During the reading of our Open Court book, we always enjoy the story about Galileo. I came across a fun interactive site with lots of good information.This is good material that I want to remember for next year, or the next time we learn about space.
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/galileo/
Monday, February 22, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Wiggleton and Wenks
I came across a place online that I want to go and check out. It sounds like a great motivator for my high students and low students alike.
I learned about Wiglington and Wenks on a blog I like to read. Here is its address and the following is a quote from the blog. :http://ilearntechnology.com/
"What it is: Wiglington and Wenks is a rich virtual world for kids that I wrote about a few weeks ago here. This virtual world brings together literature, history, and geography into one amazing learning experience for kids. Wiglington and Wenks is a place for students to explore, think, discover, and grow. I can’t say enough about this virtual world as a learning space, I wish every textbook company on the planet would move toward this type of model of presenting content and learning!"
I learned about Wiglington and Wenks on a blog I like to read. Here is its address and the following is a quote from the blog. :http://ilearntechnology.com/
"What it is: Wiglington and Wenks is a rich virtual world for kids that I wrote about a few weeks ago here. This virtual world brings together literature, history, and geography into one amazing learning experience for kids. Wiglington and Wenks is a place for students to explore, think, discover, and grow. I can’t say enough about this virtual world as a learning space, I wish every textbook company on the planet would move toward this type of model of presenting content and learning!"
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Storyline Online
My favorite find today is a simple storytelling site online. These stories are read by famous actors with some simple photo support. These would be a great way for a student to read along as a story is read, or just to sit back and enjoy a good book.
Storyline Online
Storyline Online
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Digital Storytelling Reflection
Pre-production
As I read the book and looked at the sample videos, I will admit I thought the projects were great. I had big plans of fancy projects I would like to do during this class. I was to find out as I went on that I didn’t have enough knowledge, materials or time to do exactly what I had originally set out to do.
Green screen materials and software are two items that are lacking in my school, but are possibly going to be purchased soon.
Backing up your external hard drive is something that you really should do on a regular basis. (Dare I tell you how I know?) I had many, many digital pictures in this device that I still hope to be able to recover during Christmas break. Their loss changed the topic of my final story.
During production
Although I did finish my digital story, the finished piece is very different from what I first attempted to complete. When I hit obstacles, I would repeat the task and often I would be able to figure out where I had gone astray. I also had a colleague that was helpful with advice a few times. One good thing about struggling some in a project is that it helps me remember which steps ultimately were successful.
Post production
Overall, I am pleased with the story, even though there are things I would change if I did it again. One part of the story should have been shortened and another part of the story that was cut during editing, should have been left in. Hindsight makes some things so easy to see for some reason.
I realized yet again, how things that appear very simple and clear are usually much more complex-especially as you are learning them for the first time. This is something I always need to remember as I teach my students new processes.
Now I have a much better idea of what resources are available at my school for use with my students in the future. I also have a specific wish list for hardware and software I would like to request. Working with 5th graders, I feel digital storytelling could be an excellent teaching tool. It is highly motivating, provides an authentic audience and can be utilized for use in many content areas. This has been a good learning experience for me, and I will use many of these skills in my classroom as the school year continues.
As I read the book and looked at the sample videos, I will admit I thought the projects were great. I had big plans of fancy projects I would like to do during this class. I was to find out as I went on that I didn’t have enough knowledge, materials or time to do exactly what I had originally set out to do.
Green screen materials and software are two items that are lacking in my school, but are possibly going to be purchased soon.
Backing up your external hard drive is something that you really should do on a regular basis. (Dare I tell you how I know?) I had many, many digital pictures in this device that I still hope to be able to recover during Christmas break. Their loss changed the topic of my final story.
During production
Although I did finish my digital story, the finished piece is very different from what I first attempted to complete. When I hit obstacles, I would repeat the task and often I would be able to figure out where I had gone astray. I also had a colleague that was helpful with advice a few times. One good thing about struggling some in a project is that it helps me remember which steps ultimately were successful.
Post production
Overall, I am pleased with the story, even though there are things I would change if I did it again. One part of the story should have been shortened and another part of the story that was cut during editing, should have been left in. Hindsight makes some things so easy to see for some reason.
I realized yet again, how things that appear very simple and clear are usually much more complex-especially as you are learning them for the first time. This is something I always need to remember as I teach my students new processes.
Now I have a much better idea of what resources are available at my school for use with my students in the future. I also have a specific wish list for hardware and software I would like to request. Working with 5th graders, I feel digital storytelling could be an excellent teaching tool. It is highly motivating, provides an authentic audience and can be utilized for use in many content areas. This has been a good learning experience for me, and I will use many of these skills in my classroom as the school year continues.
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