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what I found on Web 2.0 Tool education for Preschool regarding music. Check it Out!

https://tecklearned.wikispaces.com

Technology Portfolio

Thought you would want to see more information about technology. Here is a e-portofio I created. Lots of goodies for you to explore. If you find any errors, please let me know:

http://stuweb.hbu.edu/Spring2011-12/educ5306-22/petersa1/index.html

Enjoy!

Blogging | In-Class Feedback

Thoughts on Blogging or using Web 2.0 Tools

• You can use this to present to administration to expand more.
• You can definitely use any Web 2.0 tool to adapt to any age or level.
• Student can set the bar for themselves on how they want things to be viewed and present. Having students blog will give them more of a passion and eye to proofread and edit their work. They know someone is going to see it and they want it to "look good" and "be good".
• You can share these with parents (home resources) to continue to learning process at home. 

Other Web 2.0 Tools to use in the classroom:

1. Web 2.0 for Teachers - Pre-Kpages
2. Using Social Media in Early Childhood Education
3. Using Little Bird Tales to make Multimedia Stories
4. Web 2.0 Tools - Preservice Education

Build a Website

Thing 16.5 | Final Evaluation

Evaluation

Please give me your feedback on your experience by reflecting on your learning journey by blogging a few thoughts. Here are some questions to prompt you:

Please give specific answers for each question.

1. What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
One of my favorite discoveries throughout this process was the learning and finding of more Web 2.0 Tools. There are just tons out there!
 
2. How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
This program has given me a chance to embrace and challenge my skills as learner.

3. Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I did expect me to enjoy blogging. I do love it. I didn't expect classmates to enjoy my blog and give me such great feedback. Thanks guys!

4. What could I do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
 I would have actually spaced out my time doing the assignment if I had known all that it required. I am upset life outside of school got in the way. But I managed and here I am doing my final evaluation.

I hope this is not the end of our learning journey together but the start of something amazing …Think about you next steps...you can continue this journey by...
I have created 4 other blogs for each of my courses with reflections from books, videos, and other current updates found from web 2.0 Tools...

Check em out:

Science: http://educ5350sciencehappens.blogspot.com/
Theology: http://insidetheclassroom1.blogspot.com/

I really see blogging as an online management tool of ideas, reflection, projects, and interaction.
In my school email, I have added my Blog URL to my email signature line. It is a great way to get the word out and to share my profession, ideas, and passion for education with others.

Exciting kudos for lifelong learning!

Thing 16 | PhotoPeach

PhotoPeach

I just learned how to create slide shows and even quizzes using a great web 2.0 tool called PhotoPeach. I created a slideshow about different Country Flags using the iChat Icons in my Macbook Pro's Photobooth.

Step 1: Upload Quickly

Step 2: Add Music

Would you like to see it? Click link below:

Anna Peters ‏@TeckLearnEd

My Country Tis of Thee.... on PhotoPeach - Fresh slideshows to go! http://photopeach.com/album/16yicjr  via @photopeach

I could use this slideshow teaching 3rd graders during Culture week about the different countries. How do we identify one flag from another and Can you identify the country? 

 

Thing 15.5 | Twitter

My Professional Technology Twitter

Link: https://twitter.com/TeckLearnEd

My twitter screen name is TeckLearnEd send me a tweet about what you are doing in your classroom.

 (Special Tweets to Dr. Wilson)

(My Teck Twitter Account)

Here are some links for you:

50 Ways to use Twitter in the Classroom

LinkedIn 

Having a Twitter and LinkedIn account has been great. Both are a great network tools for any profession. Having a community of collaborators is a great professional move.

Thing 15 | Things Like Skype

It was nice to use a different element, format, and scenery to introduce the new lesson concept to the students.

Skype

How might Skype be used in the  classroom? Blog about your experiences with Skype and ideas for classroom use. Was it easy or hard to make it happen?

I have used Skype in my classroom to talk with my students from another part of the school. The students arrived to the classroom and the teacher's aide was inside the classroom for crowd control and to set up the system.
I was located in the garden as we talked about our "Space" for Public Speaking.

I think Skype could also be used for group or partner projects, school to school collaboration or classroom to classroom collaboration,  etc.

I love the idea of being able to do a unit on a book, then to Skype chat with the author of the book and ask him/her any questjions you have. For instance, "What were you thinking when you wrote the book?" "Why did you choose that character?" It would be amazing!

I would love to use Skype in the future to talk with a student who was absent due to an illness at home. Let the absentee know that we miss them and care for them. It builds morale and community for our group of learners. It shares and teaches concepts that the standard curriculum manifesto can't teach.