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tthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441843332067809250noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427098946359766773.post-25376631077401628792019-01-06T21:47:00.001+01:002019-01-06T21:47:08.664+01:00Hour of Code and Beyond.... My students love using Code.org to program the angry bird to get the piggy to move. This is simple coding and it's best. If you haven't discovered Code.org yet, you will be surprised at how easy it is for students to manipulate. Oh, and the collaboration is unfounded. Students can choose to work together or not and even if they don't, I am always hearing across the room, "hey can you help me code this?" I can't get the pig to jump correctly."<br />
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There are also plenty of unplugged activities you can do with your classroom without any technology. For example, the beading activity introduces students to binary coding with paper and beads. Here is a link to the lesson here:<br />
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We've all heard coding teaches collaboration, critical thinking, cooperation, independence so why not give it a try. Plain and simple, this is fun for students. As they become proficient in this, you can begin to design content where the students have to code their own sequence to something or even have them design a game.<br />
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tthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441843332067809250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427098946359766773.post-2544702639059950142016-12-05T02:16:00.004+01:002016-12-05T02:21:18.962+01:00Plickers As much as I am trying to keep up with technology I don't seem to have time to write about it like before. I know Plickers isn't new, but I have recently discovered it and I am really enjoying the ease of formative assessments with this application.<br />
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First set up an account at <a href="https://www.plickers.com/" target="_blank">https://www.plickers.com/</a> to create your class. Each student is assigned a number and a unique card that keeps track of that student's particular responses. It took me no more than 8 minutes to set up my class. Plickers recommends you print out the response cards on cardstock and do not laminate. The lamination interferes with the scanning.<br />
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Teachers can type up multiple choice or true/false questions. These questions are displayed up on a board and students rotate their card to hold up the correct response. Teachers use their smartphones to scan the cards - no devices are needed by students!! Teachers can see the live feed of answers as cards are scanned. Right away teachers can review quickly what was not understood or pull aside those few students that may have responded incorrectly.<br />
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<br />tthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441843332067809250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427098946359766773.post-12922202122364358892016-03-13T22:31:00.001+01:002016-03-13T22:31:11.654+01:00Edmodo in the Classroom
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I had played around with Edmodo lots, but had never really gotten the gist of it until I changed my delivery of my homework. You know when you get that "aha"moment..... it came when I realized I could use Edmodo with very little effort on both my part and my students part in terms of management.<br />
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We now use Edmodo for our homework assignments. It makes it so much easier to post assignments and short videos for the students to watch at home. For those students who don't have internet access, they can receive a paper version of the homework and watch the videos at school. <br />
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The best thing about Edmodo, thus far has been using it to make global connections. Teachers post queries, help, suggestions, etc in the various groups you belong to. I answered a post about an elementary teacher looking to want to connect with others around the world. She created a unique group which only allows our members via a group code join and connect. My students have been able to connect with other classes in Canada, Italy, France, and Thailand. I can monitor my students' posts, but they have the capability to sign into their Edmodo account from school or home and correspond with others. I have seen my students blossom in terms of the thought-provoking questions and conversations they are having. <br />
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Edmodo is the one thing my students consistently go to more than any other site. I highly encourage you to investigate Edmodo and all it has to offer. This is just the tip of the iceberg as there are alot of fabulous things this site can do to help manage your classroom better. Give it a try and see if it doesn't make your classroom management load just a bit lighter.<br />
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tthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441843332067809250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427098946359766773.post-24352761459923476792015-11-08T15:30:00.002+01:002015-11-08T15:40:45.973+01:00TLIPAD Conference - November 12-14, 2015 Please join me at the <a href="http://www.emergingedtech.com/2015/09/seesaw-eportfolio-digital-portfolio-k-12-multiplatform/">TLIPAD Conference</a> on November 12-14 in North Carolina. I will be doing a session on Seesaw - the digital portfolio App and more. Come learn all about <a href="http://web.seesaw.me/">SeeSaw</a> and the many things you can do all within this one App.<br />
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Following on the heels of Mrs. Wideen <a href="http://www.mrswideen.com/2013/09/6-ready-to-go-ipad-centers.html" target="_blank">http://www.mrswideen.com/2013/09/6-ready-to-go-ipad-centers.html</a> and her awsome IPad centers, I created some Ipad centers for third grade. I am trying to move more away from paper and not stand at the copier making endless copies. I created these Ipad Stations to reflect third grade work and then have the students post in their Seesaw Learning Journal which is an online learning portfolio that I cannot say enough good things about. Have a look at some of the work my class is doing and feel free to use these Ipad Center Ideas as well.</div>
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It is almost the end of the year, but I wanted to share some of the things I have been doing with my class this year. I have introduced them to so much different technology. One idea my class uses and I I use as an assessment is InstaCollage. Here I have the children create a collage based on whatever topic we may be working on. I add parameters such as minimum of 5 photo frames, must include text boxes with explanations and a title and author. <br />
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Here are a couple of images from some of my students.<br />
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If you haven't already come across it yet, check it out <a href="https://www.gonoodle.com/" target="_blank">here, </a> and your class too will be begging for more GO Noodle!!<br />
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tthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441843332067809250noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427098946359766773.post-69396394600377436162014-04-13T15:34:00.000+02:002014-04-13T15:34:25.006+02:00Geoboard App Reading through my Twitter last week, someone posted a great app for Geoboards. I checked it out and sure enough, no more flying rubberbands. Children can work on creating shapes, symmetry and reflective symmetry with this FREE app. For the moment, I don't see any downside to the app. You cannot save any of the work, but you could take a photo with another device and save it in Evernote Portfolio if you wanted documentation.<br />
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tthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441843332067809250noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427098946359766773.post-73998562415991731072014-02-09T19:46:00.001+01:002014-02-09T19:46:56.907+01:00Tweeting in First Grade - Really?Yes! As a teacher, staying connected is so important. Reaching out to other teachers and reading what others are doing helps you grow professionally. So why not do the same thing for your class. We were already blogging using Kidblog and I wanted to introduce my class to Twitter. We started out by writing tweets on our "paper wall" so the children would get used to writing and the concept of Twitter. <br />
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Once the class was comfortable, I set up a classroom account under the Twitter name @MrsTsfirstgradeclass. We started out by the children telling me what they would like to tweet and I would write it. Then, I decided to create a "Class Twitterer" who would tweet out our class news. The class offers suggestions of what to write, the Twitterer tweets, and I approve all tweets before it goes live. This has been a slow go in the classroom, but I am confident it will continue to pick up. We began to connect with other first grade classrooms to share what we are learning in the classroom. I also invite the parents to connect with us as well. <br />
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I have very limited tech. in my class, but the children are always welcome to use my computer and even my phone to get connected. Don't be afraid to try. There is nothing stopping you. First graders are smart - give them a chance.<br />
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You can find me at: @tamatrotti and @mrstsfirstgradeclass<br />
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It was pretty simple to set up. I set up one Evernote account and then an individual notebook for each student in the class. We have access to two Ipads in the classroom so the children can easily take photos of the work they want to post and "pop" it right into their Evernote account. If you only have access to a laptop or desktop, you will have to either scan the images or take a photo and then upload to Evernote.( In the link to the article below, this is explained.) I explained to the students that sometimes I would post work to their notebook and other times, they would choose at least 2/3 pieces a month that they wanted to put into their portfolio to share with their families. During parent conferences, I can show parents their child's portfolio. Later on, I will show the students how they can share their portfolio from their home. The only downside with this is, there is only one password for the class account so everyone can access each other's notebooks. However, for primary grades it shouldn't be an issue.<br />
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I don't keep any annecdotal records in the portfolios. I have a separate Evernote account that I only have access to in which to write comments. At the end of the year, the children will have various stages of progress of their work that they can take with them to wherever. The best part, no loose papers or bulky boxes - viva the paperless portfolio!<br />
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Quad blogging is a blogging platform whereby you, as a teacher sign-up your class and are grouped with 3 other grade-level classes from anywhere in the world. (You can specify countries) The premise is that one school is in the "blogging spotlight" while the other 3 schools comment on the "spotlighted" school's students' blogs. The next week, it's repeated with a new school and so on. You are able to go through a few rotations as it runs quarterly. It is very manageable this way and as a teacher, you don't feel like you need to have your students respond to so many blogs at one time. The focus is just one each week. My students are first grade and yes, they need help with their writings, but they are so excited to write to children in another part of the world and share their thoughts and feelings with others. They can hardly wait to read other students' comments about what they wrote as well as get responses back from a comment they made.<br />
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tthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441843332067809250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427098946359766773.post-85064633550338020752013-08-25T15:56:00.002+02:002013-08-25T15:56:58.858+02:00 HI All, I am guest blogging over at <a href="http://www.minds-in-bloom.com/" target="_blank">Rachel Lynette's Minds in Bloom site.</a> Be sure to hop on over to read about using Bucket Fillers in the classroom.<br />
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tthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441843332067809250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427098946359766773.post-53719331631853062492013-08-13T01:43:00.001+02:002013-08-13T01:43:10.539+02:00Final Reflections- Thing 23 Well, I have finally reached the end of my Web 2.0 Class!! Along the way, I learned, discovered, been challenged, and shared many ideas. Some days I just wanted to throw in the towel and say not another blog post!! ARRGH! All in all, I really did enjoy all the "Things" and found the course so much more worthwhile because it was so hands-on. By becoming active participants within each Web 2.0 tool we got to see how each tool works and if we want to try and use it in our classroom. Sometimes, things work, and sometimes they don't. That's the fun of trying different ideas out.<br />
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I anticipate trying many of these tools in my classroom this fall. I know it's not easy to continue....we get pumped up after attending a class, webinar, or taking a course and then ideas fall to the wayside as we plow into our school year. I sincerely hope to try many of these ideas, and I know I will. A great course!! Thank you! As I begin to implement some of these tools, I'll blog about it and see how it rolls.<br />
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I haven't much used Evernote in the classroom so I cannot say for sure if I would use it. I do use it sporadically for writing down notes and ideas for my blog when I am on the train. I do like that you can take pictures and embed directly to your blog. <a href="http://lifehacker.com/5989980/ive-been-using-evernote-all-wrong-heres-why-its-actually-amazing" target="_blank">This link</a> will take you directly to an interesting post - I think it sums up how I feel about Evernote at this point - I am sure I am not utilizing it to its' capacity, however I wonder if it is just another organizing app in a long list. At some point I will have to choose the best one for me, and I think that is what is most important. We try out these different apps and we pick the one that best utilizes our needs.<br />
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A blog written by Rob van Nood provides some great insight into using Evernote in the classroom - <a href="http://evernotefolios.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">here is link to his blog.</a> After reading Rob's blog, I am going to give Evernote a shot in my classroom and try to set up digital portfolios for my student's. When I return to the classroom in September and set this up, I will blog about it and let you know how it goes.<br />
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tthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441843332067809250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427098946359766773.post-31934193614207926772013-08-11T00:53:00.003+02:002013-08-11T00:53:34.044+02:00Google Drive - Thing 20Google Drive can make your life so much more efficient. Forget sending out multiple emails to colleagues or sending email attachments. Streamline your efficiency and create a document in Google Drive and easily share it with whomever you like. The document can be edited in real-time so everyone can see the updates as they are happening.<br />
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tthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441843332067809250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427098946359766773.post-61569423898041119842013-08-11T00:08:00.000+02:002013-08-11T00:08:12.713+02:00YouTube - Thing 19 I currently use YouTube in the context of searching for a "how to" video- since I am a hands-on person, I find a visual explanation is much easier for me to understand. For this Web 2.0 Class, we had to search for a few different videos. Two of the videos had to relate to education. I am particularly interested in how to use Symbaloo in my classroom so I searched for a "What is it" video and found this particular video. It gives a good, basic introduction to using Symbaloo. Here it is for you to have a look:
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I also had to search for a student-produced video. I found this one done by first graders. It was done over 3 years ago - which shows how behind I am!! It is so great! I loved hearing the enthusiasm of these first graders and they set out to show that anyone, even 6/7 year olds can do a podcast! I have embedded it here as well to give you a bit of inspiration to try podcasting if you have not as yet:
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tthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441843332067809250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427098946359766773.post-83647418358449019662013-08-09T23:07:00.001+02:002013-08-09T23:07:12.264+02:00Twitter - Thing 22
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I have been on Twitter for about 3 months now, but I still consider myself a lurker. I read alot of my follower's posts, make some comments, and do some tweets, but I still have not amped it up yet. I participated in my first chat last weekend - and I tell you it was something. Just trying to keep up with the tweets is a bit daunting. I have to admit though, it was fun. I loved reading other comments coming in thru real time and trying to quickly type mine in as well.<br />
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Building a personal learning network (PLN) is very important. No where will you find real-time learning than through social connections. Twitter is a great way to become engaged - learn what others are doing. Start slow, connect with a few, read what they have to say, and before you know it, you will be commenting, retweeting, etc. If you are interested in connecting your classroom with another, Twitter is a great place to find a connection. Tweet with your class - why not!! I am going to have a Twitter account for my grade one class this year so we can connect with others, share what we have learned and let our families know what we are learning in the classroom. No need to make it an extra part of your classroom day - it should be incorporated as part of your classroom teaching.<br />
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Here is an awesome easy to follow <a href="http://langwitches.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Twitter-in-K-8-Classroom.pdf" target="_blank">guide on using Twitter in the Classroom </a>from Langwitches Blog.<br />
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Here is a link to <a href="http://www.cybraryman.com/edhashtags.html" target="_blank">educational hashtags</a> from Cyberyman. Find one you like and join a chat. It's a great way to see what other teachers are doing that maybe specific to your interests.<br />
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Here is a<a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Kv-Z9SXIDuw0mmpPhFOqmAtFEdKuwF5XxqGrjUfY5vA/edit" target="_blank"> link</a> to 35 Ways to Use Twitter in the Classroom. There are some great ideas and can be tweaked for any year level.<br />
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tthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441843332067809250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427098946359766773.post-52651607988980943242013-08-06T21:19:00.001+02:002013-08-07T05:06:34.038+02:00ScreenCasting - Thing 18 We've all been hearing plenty of information on the flipped classroom as an innovative way to teach students that may not respond to traditional classroom teaching or even as a way to differentiate your teaching. Screencasts make this easy to do. There are quite a few apps out there that allow you to easily create a screencast and upload or embed into a blog post. Even better, students can do the teaching and have them upload it to their blog. Using Educreations allows you to turn your IPad into a white board. Students can use this for peer-to-peer teaching, explanations of a topic learned, summary of a lesson - the list is endless. Here is a <a href="http://thwt.org/index.php/presentations-multimedia/screencasts" target="_blank">link</a> to some examples of screencast apps and a brief description of each app. Here is another link to more <a href="http://learni.st/users/jonathan.wylie.37/boards/4018-ipad-screencasting-apps" target="_blank">screencast apps </a>and a good explanation of each I found on Pinterest.<br />
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I could see using screencasts many ways in the classroom. I like that the students can embed their video into Kidblogs so others can see their explanations and offer comments.<br />
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I will be implementing this awesome tool in the fall with my first graders. My brain is already spinning the many ways it could be used. Here is a my very brief hand at using Educreations. I think it's best to have a pre-written script so you are not fumbling over words.<br />
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tthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441843332067809250noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427098946359766773.post-15342505247650408562013-08-02T04:37:00.003+02:002013-08-02T04:37:42.595+02:00Podcasting - Thing 17 As I plod along in my Classroom Web 2.0 Tools online class, I am amazed at all the tools I do not know about for creating a more innovative classroom. I understood what a podcast was, but never thought about using it in my classroom. One can find many podcasts on all sorts of topics on iTunes. After scrolling around a bit listening to different podcasts, I then typed in Google to see how other teachers were using podcasts in their room. What I found was amazing. From broadcasting a topic to reading a story to telling about their daily learning, the children were the ones doing the creating and speaking. Classrooms were creating their own podcasts and uploading them - another great example of sharing your classroom via social networking and breaking down the walls and having your students realize they are creating digital footprints for the world to view.<br />
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tthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441843332067809250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427098946359766773.post-18544297692391705492013-07-29T03:09:00.001+02:002013-07-29T03:40:45.469+02:00Curation - Thing 16Here's a new topic - at least for me - allowing students to curate content to enable them to find the most relevant information on a particular topic. Of course, as teachers we need to provide our students with open-ended questions that encourage them to research and look further. As a child, everytime I asked my parents the meaning of a word or wanted to understand something more, they told me to "go look it up" or "find the information in a book"- they said if I wanted to know the answer, I had to find it myself. At the time I thought this was harsh, but today, the same ideals remain - we cannot spoon-feed children - they have to seek and learn to find the best response and follow-up to make sure the information they find is true. As teachers and parents we have to guide students in learning how to curate the abundance of information on the web.<br />
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tthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18441843332067809250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7427098946359766773.post-3316642452961882102013-07-29T00:02:00.001+02:002013-07-29T03:10:07.616+02:00A New Kid on the Block - Diigo - Thing 15Do you Diigo? This is a new social bookmarking tool that allows you to do some awesome things with articles you have read or interested in sharing. In the past I would either email myself a site or a link I was interested in or bookmark it with Safari. This lead only to the link buried in my emails or the bookmark somewhere in my bookmark link. With the Diigo tool bar button, you can bookmark directly to your Diigo account, highlight information or even add a sticky note that is pertinent and collaborate on an interesting post by sending directly to Twitter or email.<br />
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If you have not already signed up, you can do it <a href="https://www.diigo.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. Request an educator account by following this link here which will allow you to do even more things with things that interest you on the web.<br />
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Click<a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/tamatrotti" target="_blank"> here </a>to follow my Diigo library. It is still a work on progress, but as you can see it is quite easy to share articles you think others might find interesting or useful.<br />
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