Poll Everywhere

I LOVE Poll Everywhere! It is such a neat tool! Students would love using this in the classroom! I love the idea of being able to incorporate technology in the classroom by having students use their phones to text their answer to my question. It is more neat that the text goes right through and displays the response instantly. I could have this pulled up on the Smart Board and students could instantly see the results. This tool is almost too easy to use. It took me one second to type in the question!

When it comes to the ISTE NETS-T I followed the first standard, Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity. When using Poll Everywhere, students are able to put their beloved phones to use in an academic manor. Now and days, students are attached to their phones, so why not take advantage of it and put them to good use.  I also followed ISTE NETS T-2. It allows teachers to assess students informally in order to evaluate learning. 

Google Forms

Check out my Google Form on the Virginia Standards of Learning. For this assignment, I was required to use the user friendly Google Form tool. It is an easy to use survey generator that allows users to choose the type of question. The options are great. In my form, you will see each of the questions types available for use. Google Forms also allow users to publish the results and see the live feed, meaning, if someone is typing on the form, anyone can watch. Users can publish and share the survey results as well. Check out the results for my survey. Creating this survey took me about 5 minutes. You cannot go wrong with a tool that is quick and easy.

When using this tool, I followed the ISTE NETS- T I followed ISTE NETS-3, Model Digital-Age Work and Learning. You will primarily focus on receiving information from students, parents and colleagues as well as analyzing and evaluating data. The forms allow teachers to find out what they want to know in order to enhance their students learning experience. In my case, I was curious about other teachers opinions on the SOL's. This assignment also meets the ISTE NETS-T 2 by creating an assessment. In my classroom, I could use this in a variety of ways. For my assignment, I wanted to know what other teachers opinions were. I could also have parents or students complete a survey to answer any other questions I may have. 

Jeopardy Labs

Using Jeopardy Labs was almost too easy! I have never had the opportunity to create a Jeopardy game before using this website. I am glad I finally got around to making one. I love that you can go back and edit the game if you need to. It is such a fun experience for the students. What student wouldn't want to play a game to review? I plan to use this game in the following week to finish my plant unit. Check out my Jeopardy game.

In creating this game, I followed the ISTE NETS-T 2, Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments. When creating my Jeopardy game, I created a unique experience for my students that will engage them and meet the diverse learning styles in my classroom.

Prezi

I am very familiar with Prezi as I have had to use it more than a few times. When I was first exposed to it a couple years ago, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Now, I am not a huge fan. I spend more time trying to get the pathway and the layout just right than I do teaching with it. It is a very appealing visual, however, if I can take an extra few seconds out of planning and preparing than I will. I prefer to use Smart Board in my classroom. For this assignment, I took a Smart Board that I made earlier this week for one of my first grade plant unit and turned it into a Prezi.

When making this Prezi, I followed the ISTE NETS-T 2, Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments. I designed and adapted my Prezi in order to enhance my students learning experience by providing an appealing visual. I also followed ISTE NETS-T 3, Model Digital-Age Work and Learning by demonstrating fluency in technology by providing my students with a current digital tool to engage them. I used this in my classroom as an introduction to an engaging activity for learning about the parts of a plant.

Presume

If you haven't head of Prezi, you need to look into it. Prezi is an updated presentation program similar to Power Point, but more modern and advanced. Prezi can be used for various things. For my new assignment, I was required to upload my resume and turn it into a Prezi- Presume. Because I already had an updated resume and have used Prezi before, it was very easy for me to maneuver my way through the program.

When creating this presume, I followed the ISTE NETS-T, 2, Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments. By creating a presume, employers are able to learn information about myself in an engaging manner. The world of technology is changing and a lot of employers use online applications to find their new employee.

Power Points

I am one of those people who firmly believe in spending a little extra time to make a PP more interesting rather than boring. After sitting through hundreds of boring lectures while my professors read off the PP slide I made a promise to myself to never do that to my students. Whenever I made a Smart Board presentation or a Power Point presentation for my lesson, I make sure I make it an interesting, engaging visual that my students will love. Unfortunately, teachers, professors, and speakers do not think like me.

For an assignment, I was required to make a PP, but not just any PP. I was referred to Slide Share to watch a slide show on how PP's should be made. In watching this slide show, I came up with a simple, engaging PP for my unit on matter. My first graders are sure to love this PP. It may be basic, however the colors, the pictures and the animations make the PP engaging.

In making this PP, I followed the ISTE NETS-T 2, Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments. By creating an engaging PP, students are able to learn new information in a positive way. Students will be more inclined to focus on an engaging PP rather than a boring PP.

Journal Formatting

The other day, I was given specific format requirements when editing the paper from my previous post. This format was for journals. The format was very different than what I was used to. Because I was not as familiar with the format, it was a little tricky. I am used to APA format, which has taken me numerous years to understand and finally, I do not have to look online for assistance. It was a little difficult to understand, however with an example, I was able to complete the required assignment. Although I learned something new, I would prefer to stick with the APA format over the journal format. I am more comfortable with it.

In relation to the ISTE NETS-T, I followed the fifth standard by engaging in professional growth and leadership. By researching and continuing knowledge, I was able to adapt to a new writing format that would be useful when submitting journals to journals and magazines.