Well.... there is lots of good stuff to be used here. First off, a Wiki/Blog is definitely on the list of things I am currently working on. I am really excited for the assignment we have to do in creating a site. Right now I'm thinking about making a google site, but I'm still thinking that perhaps Wordpress might also be a good option as well.
I also think screen casting would be a GREAT way to create walkthroughs for various Web2.0 tools that we want to introduce our students to. That way, instead of trying to make sure everyone works at the same speed, we can have them walk through it on their own and be available for questions and help if they don't understand the walk through.
I foresee a lot of work being dun this summer on using these tools to prepare for next year!
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Shawn,
ReplyDeleteI, too, am excited about using the screen casting site for my students. One of the more frustrating parts of my day is when some kids "get it" and want to move on and others don't and slow the progress of others. I tend to try to keep to the middle and frustration is then had by all. My summer will be filled with lots of Web 2.0 also. Want to collaborate?
Bill
Shawn-
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be nice if this class was offered in the summer? I'm afraid I won't remember everything when summer comes around! Screencasts would be great for ALL students, and if they still don't understand something, they can go back and watch the video again and again. I think this could cut down on teachers constantly repeating themselves.
I couldn't agree more, Shawn! I am learning SO much in this class, but I feel very overwhelmed and like I need 3 months to play with all the things I want to integrate in my classroom.I guess I'll just have to start small now, and jump in with both feet over the summer when I have more time!
ReplyDeleteShawn -
ReplyDeleteI am also so excited about the screencasting tools. I used Screenr and it was so was! To create a "tutorial" sheet w/directions I had been taking screen shots and then copy/paste/crop them into a Word document that I would then have to add a description of the steps to. Doing a tutorial this way would sometimes take me hours. I look forward to doing quick & easy screencasts that I can then share on Twitter or YouTube as well as embed them on my wiki. :)