Prezi Presentation

View my Prezi Presentation here:
http://prezi.com/af4lpee4rk92/copy-of-edla615-language-arts-and-technology/

I really enjoyed learning how to use Prezi.  It was pretty simple once I watched the short tutorial.  I loved that I could add videos with the click of a button!  

Globster Affordance

Technical Features of Globster and their Affordances

Features of Globster	Affordance
Digital posters featuring images, text, videos and attachments	Provides differentiated instructional activities that aid to all levels of learners.
Collaboration between teacher-student and student-student	Encourages learners to contribute ideas and input to peers work as well as receiving feedback from the teacher.
Ability to have a class log-in and password for each individual student	Safe and secure learning environment where the teacher can create a private Globster for the class.
Poster can be individualized to present book reports, author review, timelines, etc.	Allows students to be creative while using free online material that is available to them to present reports
Ability to post assignments, lessons and homework	Teachers can post classroom assignments that student can then attach work or answer questions

VoiceThread

Here is the link to my VoiceThread.

https://voicethread.com/share/2964434/

The thread consists of three word problems  involving percent problems that we all have needed to solve at one time or another.  I am looking for the different mathematical approaches that can be taken to solve the problems so please feel free to use the doodle tool to try out the problems.  Don't worry, I will not grade your work so don't be afraid to try the problems even if your not confident in your answer!!!  Enjoy!

Week 11: Article review

Evaluating pedagogical affordances of media sharing Web 2.0 technologies

I see the potential of implementing the technology of VoiceThread in the educational setting.  This article clearly stated the methodology used in the technical features of VoiceThread  and their affordable in the table.  I found that some of the most valuable features of the tool included the ability to "doodle" on the page as the speaker emphasis on key aspects of the topic.  This can be very useful in all types of settings, especially math.  I like that the tool allows for learners to receive feedback from a global audience.  This is a great way to fulfill technology standards for 21st century learners.  The most valuable feature to this program I believe is the ability to bring the classroom into the learners home by the interactions not only through text but voice as well. 

Dropbox book builder

file:///Users/jessicamcdonald/Dropbox/book_print.html

Book Builder Link Take two

Hope this works!

http://bookbuilder.cast.org/view.php?op=view&book=57710&page=1

DRAFT: Keystone

Initial draft for Final Keystone Unit Implementation and Evaluation

1. Subject: ELA teaching with highlight on using Book Builder to create a book or Microsoft Movie Maker to make a
2. Grade level: Self-Contained 9-10
3. Standards addressed:
1. Common Core ELA

                                               i.     W.9-10.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

                                              ii.     SL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

                                            iii.     SL.9-10.2. Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.

                                            iv.     SL.9-10.5. Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

2. ISTE technology standards

Teacher Standards:

1.     Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

2.     Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

3.     Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

Student Standards:

1.     Creativity and Innovation

2.     Communication and Collaboration

3.     Research and Information Fluency

4.     Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

5.     Digital Citizenship

6.     Technology Operations and Concepts

4. Intended results of the proposed technology integration: The teachers will get to see students use their 21^st century technology skills as they incorporate technology into their learning in the ELA classroom.  The goal of this project is for student to make a digital book report through either Book Builder or Movie Maker. 
5. Support and format of training needed for the effective implementation of the selected technology in their classrooms: The teachers will need to go through a tutorial on how to use Book Builder and Movie Maker in order to explain the programs to their students.   The students will be given a day to explore the two programs before they decide which one they will use for their project. 
6. Requirements (computer lab and/or classroom computers): This project will take approximately four, 46 minute class periods.  In this time, students will go to the computer lab as often as it is available or use the laptop carts in the classroom.
7. Evaluation plan: The students will be given a rubric that will evaluate them on all the objectives.  They will also evaluate their peer’s projects.  Once completed, the students will upload their projects onto the school website to show their talents to the rest of their peers and staff.