I just had to repost the video after sitting in a conference session today with Leslie Fisher.
I really wish that Google would pick a school system of teachers to try them out. I know that all of the tech facilitators in Harnett County would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to get the opportunity to wear them, to help teachers find innovative ways to incorporate them into the classroom along with make the instruction in class rigorous and relevant to their learning.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Connecting and Engaging
NCTIES 2014.... What a great time that I had "Connecting and Engaging" with my techie friends from Harnett County and from a far.
I think this was one of the best technology conferences that I have been to in awhile. I actually wanted to stay for all of the sessions and did NOT leave early this year!!!
I am a HUGE fan of Richard Byrne, Kathy Schrock, Leslie Fisher and became a big fan of Kevin Honeycutt this week.
If you have not had the chance to hear Kevin Honeycutt speak you have to check him out on youtube.
Check out the video that I have posted below on the blog Your Digital Dad.
My time with Leslie Fisher was interesting learning about Google Glass. They were pretty dang cool! A friend said they were like a sample piece of candy that teased you and you wanted more. I wish I had the $2000 to be one of those lucky people to experience life with the Google Glass right now. I would love to be able to use them in a school environment and see how I could really use them and incorporate them into a classroom situation or into my job as a technology facilitator. I know there are times that I am working on a problem and would love to do what she did and do an immediate search and have it tell me the information. It showed it to her and said it to her as well. Now, how cool is that. The videos are great but like she stated there is lag time. They are not as quick as the videos portray them to be. There were a lot of good features that they had to offer. It was be extremely interesting to see where they go and how much they will eventually cost the general public.
Kathy Schrock- what can I say about her... she shared with us a wonderful page of resources.... songs, videos, apps, and so many more tools. The resource can be found at schrockguide.net
I promise you if you visit the site you will NOT be disappointed.
Richard Byrne has an AWESOME blog called Free Technology for Teachers. On this site he offers guides, resources, apps, tutorials, and more! If you are not a subscriber to his site you need to visit it, check it out and see for yourself. I do not think you will be disappointed.
freetech4teachers.com
Okay... from the NCTIES conference the last 2 days... I have narrowed it down to 3 apps I want to download on all of the iPod touches and I highly recommend you look at... Here is app number 1:
1. colAR- augmented reality is the BOMB with this app. Even my 6th grade son likes this app and wanted to come home and do another picture tonight with it. http://colarapp.com/http://colarapp.com/
2. Tellagami- love the avatars and the fact you can add in your own backgrounds. That makes the learning more relevant to the learners.
https://tellagami.com/
And finally app # 3~
Kahoot!- this is an app that I am going to have to go into the classroom and use in a co-teaching lesson.... who at SHES is game and wants to try it out?
https://getkahoot.com/
I think this was one of the best technology conferences that I have been to in awhile. I actually wanted to stay for all of the sessions and did NOT leave early this year!!!
I am a HUGE fan of Richard Byrne, Kathy Schrock, Leslie Fisher and became a big fan of Kevin Honeycutt this week.
If you have not had the chance to hear Kevin Honeycutt speak you have to check him out on youtube.
Check out the video that I have posted below on the blog Your Digital Dad.
My time with Leslie Fisher was interesting learning about Google Glass. They were pretty dang cool! A friend said they were like a sample piece of candy that teased you and you wanted more. I wish I had the $2000 to be one of those lucky people to experience life with the Google Glass right now. I would love to be able to use them in a school environment and see how I could really use them and incorporate them into a classroom situation or into my job as a technology facilitator. I know there are times that I am working on a problem and would love to do what she did and do an immediate search and have it tell me the information. It showed it to her and said it to her as well. Now, how cool is that. The videos are great but like she stated there is lag time. They are not as quick as the videos portray them to be. There were a lot of good features that they had to offer. It was be extremely interesting to see where they go and how much they will eventually cost the general public.
Kathy Schrock- what can I say about her... she shared with us a wonderful page of resources.... songs, videos, apps, and so many more tools. The resource can be found at schrockguide.net
I promise you if you visit the site you will NOT be disappointed.
Richard Byrne has an AWESOME blog called Free Technology for Teachers. On this site he offers guides, resources, apps, tutorials, and more! If you are not a subscriber to his site you need to visit it, check it out and see for yourself. I do not think you will be disappointed.
freetech4teachers.com
Okay... from the NCTIES conference the last 2 days... I have narrowed it down to 3 apps I want to download on all of the iPod touches and I highly recommend you look at... Here is app number 1:
1. colAR- augmented reality is the BOMB with this app. Even my 6th grade son likes this app and wanted to come home and do another picture tonight with it. http://colarapp.com/http://colarapp.com/
2. Tellagami- love the avatars and the fact you can add in your own backgrounds. That makes the learning more relevant to the learners.
https://tellagami.com/
And finally app # 3~
Kahoot!- this is an app that I am going to have to go into the classroom and use in a co-teaching lesson.... who at SHES is game and wants to try it out?
https://getkahoot.com/
Your Digital Dad - Smart choices in social media (+playlist)
I really like what he has to say in this video.
He is a very positive person. He models how to be supportive, and positive.
He talks about building a strategic army. What kind of people are in your army?
Make your army people that you want to be around all of the time.
It is a positive network that can build your name and your reputation.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
iPads are Making a Difference!
iPads, iPads, iPads
What Great Things They Are!!!!
For my college class I did a research project. This is what I have found out....
I have learned that iPad integration does have
a positive impact on K-5 classroom instruction. There have been several studies
done to show that iPads improve instruction in classrooms. Two of the studies
conducted focused on math. Companies
completed both of those studies. Game
Desk, one of the companies, conducted a study on a group of fifth grade
students in California. The
students participated in the study by playing
Math Motion, a fraction game, for 5 days, 20 minutes per day. At the end of the study the students took a
test and showed a 15% gains. (Wainwright, 2013) Houghton Mifflin Harcourt did
the second study. This study was conducted over a one-year period. Student test scores increased in math by
20%. These students used iPads instead
of textbooks. (Wainwright, 2013)
In a third study done for KIPP
Academy in Houston, TX showed that students in a non-traditional classroom, a
flipped classroom, which used iPads daily scored 49% higher with a passing rate
than students in a traditional classroom without iPads. (Wainwright, 2013) This
shows that technology is making a strong positive impact at that school.
The fourth study was conducted in Kent, New England
at Longfield Academy by Naace. The students at this school were highly motivated. They used their iPads mainly in the areas of
English, Math, and Science. They use
their iPads for online research, mind mapping, and creating presentations,
which impacted the quality of their work.
Not to mention how they as students worked together
collaboratively. The study showed that there
was a significant and very positive impact on learning and teaching. Which
reflected in the students’ achievement and attainment. (Walsh, 2013) All of the studies showed that iPads have a
positive impact on instruction and it would be very beneficial to incorporate
iPads.
iPads are a great motivator both for students
and teachers. Teachers need to see that
iPads are versatile, powerful tools that are changing the face of education.
Teachers need to understand that iPads are a diverse method to delivering
instruction and engaging all students.
They also need to keep in mind that children are eager to embrace new
technology. They want to get their hands
on iPads and interact with them. They want to explore. They want to learn and problem solve. Not to
mention that students are able to troubleshoot and resolve technology issues. Not
to mention that students are able to troubleshoot and resolve technology issues
quicker than most adults. (Lovegrove, 2013)References:
Wainwright,
Ashley. "8 Studies Show iPads in the Classroom Improve Education."
Blog. IT Solutions Blog. SecurEdge Networks. Secure Edge
Networks, 18 Feb. 2013. Web. 6 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.securedgenetworks.com/secure-edge-networks-blog/bid/86775/8-Studies-Show-iPads-in-the-Classroom-Improve-Education>.
Lovegrove, Ben. "17 Benefits of
using iPads in the Classroom." INKids. INKids Pty. Ltd., 27 Mar.
2013. Web. 4 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.inkids.com.au/2013/03/17-benefits-of-ipads-in-classrooms/#more-802>.
Walsh,
Kelly. The 2013 Free Education Technology Resources eBook. 2nd ed.
EmergingEdTech.com, 2013. EmergingEdTech.com. Web. 4 Apr. 2013.
<http://www.emergingedtech.com/ebooks/>.
5 Ways Google Glass Can Be Used in Education
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That was published on APRIL 3, 2013
I know that this is eventually going to happen but it is going to take some getting used to. Kids will have an easier time adjusting to this than I will. I will personally have to make some adjustments but I think they are really cool and have a lot of cool features that they will be offering.
Watch this video to see some of the cool things... It makes me want a pair...
But at the same time they scare me. I can only image the number of accidents that they could potential be caused by drivers wearing these glasses while driving or people walking down the road and not paying attention.
I know that being at a school with a 3D Smart Board it is hard enough teaching the children to be careful with a pair of $40 glasses let alone a pair of glasses that more than likely will be in the hundreds even when their price comes done for more consumers to be able to afford them.
It will be interesting to see what the future will hold. :O)
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Educational Technology Guy: Apps to Support Bloom's Taxonomy - Android, Google, iPad and Web 2.0
Educational Technology Guy: Apps to Support Bloom's Taxonomy - Android, Google, iPad and Web 2.0
These are great apps to use with Bloom's Taxonomy when using your iPad or Android device.
I am currently looking into research about whether or not iPads are a good technology device to use in K-5 classroom for differentiated instruction.
I will let you know what I find out.
These are great apps to use with Bloom's Taxonomy when using your iPad or Android device.
I am currently looking into research about whether or not iPads are a good technology device to use in K-5 classroom for differentiated instruction.
I will let you know what I find out.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Stevens' Court: Digital Videos
Stevens' Court: Digital Videos: Take a look at this video that gives tips on why and how to incorporate technology in the classroom.
This is a video on of my classmates posted and I wanted to share.
This is a video on of my classmates posted and I wanted to share.
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