Technology in the classroom...

Tips....

1. You can use the video to demonstrate how to use technology in the classroom.

2. Can video record children using technology for your portfolio.

3. Can share videos with co-workers to help see the effectiveness of the technology.

3. Finally, the video can provide feedback to you how students react to the technology.

Technology Video

Livescribe Pulse Smartpen

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Link to Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5YuNjxtQaY

Powerpoint Tips

1. Make sure when making the powerpoint you do not overdue the transitions.

2. Allow time to ensure that all your links work for videos and audio.

3. Make sure you have proper visuals for the presentation to help those visual learners.

4. Make sure you do not fill up the slide with all words so you are likely to read from the screen.

5. Make sure to save often so you do not lose your hard work due to computer issues.

PowerPoint

Physical education

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Teaching tips for Prezi

1. Prezi can be a great way to engage the class in the presentation.

2. Prezi can provide video and audio clips to go along with your teaching.

3. Prezi can be used to teach various topics in your class such as math, social studies, english, etc.

4. Prezi can be used in younger grade while learning songs such as the alphabet. This will serve as a visual aid for children until they memorize them all.

5. Prezi can be used during reading time to display important information relevant to the book.

Prezi

Tips For Using Video In The Classroom....

1. Use videos to create a fun learning environment for the students. This will also allow students who are visual learnings to better grasp these new topics.

2. Create a video with appropriate transitions. Not crazy ones, too many, or videos without transitions.

3. Set up an environment that will work well for recording. (e.g. no noise, bad lighting, etc)

4. Do not let the video editing consume all your time. Use a program that allows template or other options to help.

5. Use a camera meant for video recording. A standard digital camera may not produce the best quality images.

Video 1

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Youtube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPnSXCpQSxk

Teaching tips for Webquest

1. Webquest can be great way to help students become engaged in the activity.

2. Allows the teacher to use various references in their lesson.

3. Can be used for group work.

4. Familiarizes students with the internet.

5. Allow students to discover a new way of learning.

Webquest

Webquest

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Using Blogs in the Classroom

4-6 tips....

1. Create a blog so that parents can track what goes on in the classroom.

2. Upload assignments on the webpage so students can receive them if they miss class.

3. Upload voice recordings for students to listen to.

4. Create a place for parents to communicate with each other.

5. Allows teachers to save all their work for future years.

Privacy Issues

1) Is it responsible for schools to promote children to use modern technology in the classroom when there are risks involving privacy?

2) Are schools taking the correct steps to promote safe technology usage?