Tool #8: Taking a Look at the Tools

I learned where all the vital buttons were, how to access different things and other important data like the volume, etc. I have an iphone and an ipad so I am already very familiar with how Apple products work and love using them.  In order to manage the devices, I will make working on the Ipads a privilege that the students have to earn. Since I will only have a few, I still need to think of the best way to evenly distribute using time among my students. I will use Khan Academy and SchoolTube to watch video tutorials on various topics and other websites for games, etc.  I will also let those students who struggle come in during study hall to use ipads to watch extra tutorials or use additional resources to reinforce the lesson. 

Tool #7: Reaching Outside your Classroom: Online Digital Projects

a. Content objective:

  Algebra 2 students will be in groups randomly picked by the teacher. The objective is to review conic sections for the exam. Students will use the ipads, netbooks, and/or their own electronic device to investigate material through Google. They will use a format of their choice to present to the class as a review. They will include all of the important characteristics of the conic section, an animation of how the conic section is formed given a double cone, and an animation on how the shape of the conic changes as the parameters change.

b. When you plan to implement:
   I will assign it after the conic unit and present the week before the exam.

c. What tool(s) you plan to use:
   All of the electronic devices the school district has provided for my classroom and the students electronic devices.  I will let the students in each group determine how they want to present. Students will present the project during which each member of  the group will have a speaking role, and class will critique for accuracy of material.

If you need to find another classroom - We can begin networking with other classrooms right here! 

Tool 6

Used TodaysMeet and Poll everywhere today.  This will be great to use for a quick question answer discussion at the beginning of class ad it encourages them to use technology. In poll everywhere student's are anonymous so it might encourage them to give an honest response and not worry if they are incorrect. 

Tool #5: Producing with Web 2.0 Tools

I just played around with wordle. It is easy to use. I could use it with geometry vocabulary. Here is a wordle I made to describe wordle.

I learned how to take pictures and put them in a video.  I am very excited.  I can't wait to use this.  It is much easier than I thought! I can use this as a slide show to show the order of operations slowly as we work through a problem, or how graphs are transformed for different equations. 

Tool #4: Moving Up to the Clouds

Wow I love Google docs. I can see the potential for getting students to collaborate!
I created a Google form as a sample of something I could give to students at the beginning of the year when I am getting to know them. Click here to take my survey.

I am going to brainstorm with my teammates to see how we can incorporate Google docs in our math classes.

Tool 3 Finding online video and image resources

I used Youtube to find some entertaining videos connecting parabolas to gaming.  Students can relate to angry birds and Mario.  I will use the videos before we start quadratics in algebra II. 

Getting the drop box account was easy.  Look forward to using it.

Tool #2: Building Community in the Online Environment

I made comments on the three blogs listed below:
Infuse learning
Edshelf
Moments with McLaughlin

I was really interested in infuse learning. Students are able to respond using cell phones. Examples can be given for them in multiple languages. And its free!

I was able to learn a lot and had no problem with posting comments online. I am good communicating with anyone. 

I plan on visiting this site in the future when i have a little spare time.

http://edupln.ning.com/