My favourite module for this course was Module 4 where I learned about ThingLink. My teacher brain started whirling and I could see so many different ways to implement this tool into my classroom. It is something I am very excited to use in the next school year. I think it will be something my … More Module 8: Reflect & Plan
I have never created a screencast before, in fact I’ve always viewed it as this magical land that only “techie” people can go. Guess I’ve officially crossed over! I began watching the video tutorial that Jennifer provided, and about half way into it I decided – Let’s go for it! After downloading the application I … More Module 7: Screencast-O-Matic
Although I have never used Google Forms before, I found it extremely easy to use. There was a quick demo from Google when I first opened the application, but with a few easy clicks you could easily discover how it works. The only part I struggled with was after I created a quiz (as a … More Module 6: Google Forms
I chose to use Instagram for Module 5. I had an account briefly previously, but didn’t understand how this worked, so with a bit of a push I’ve been discovering Instagram. The link to my account: https://www.instagram.com/jacquieh17/ Several of the accounts that I’m following based on recommendations included those that I already “like” on Facebook, … More Module 5: Instagram
SlideShare can be found at http://www.slideshare.net This tool is the online version of PowerPoint, allowing people to create presentations to share with others. Science Experiments on Tablets by Monica Burns Unfortunately I can’t get the direct link to show without the embed occurring again. How to use this in my classroom: Rather than … More Module 4: SlideShare
I have always relied on YouTube to provide videos on any given topic. I will need to check out Vimeo now as well since there seems to be some quality projects here too. Found at: http://www.vimeo.com You’re Never Too Young to Change the World by Tom Haines https://vimeo.com/59056549 Director: Tom Haines Producer: Jamie Clark DOP: … More Module 4: Vimeo
ThingLink (www.thinglink.com) is an interactive poster that takes everything to the next level. This allows the creator to add in audio, video, pictures and text without ever leaving the original poster. Since I am a generalist (teaching all aspects of the curriculum) and I am fortunate enough to be sharing a class set of chrome … More Module 4: ThingLink
Initially I found WordPress a bit overwhelming. I have blogged before – or at least attempted it on both blogger and weebly for my classroom. There were a lot of options with WordPress, so I decided to start with just one option and see the impact. However, I found even when I thought I had … More Module 3: Creating with WordPress
I have always used an organization system through my schooling and work. That said, sometimes I neglect to take the extra minute to place the paper back in the correct folder, I know that it is always easier later to find it correctly filed rather than in the “to be filed” pile. Interesting when creating an … More Module 2: Google Drive & Voxer
Biggest concern/challenge with technology Limited access When working with technology, one of the biggest challenges in the past has been the access to the computer lab or the ipad cart. The computer lab has assigned times during the week, and if I am lucky, I have two 45 minute blocks per week to … More Module 1: Reflecting on Technology
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