Choose at least two of the tools from the above list. Create an account for each (if required) .
I reviewed several of the choices and found some ways they could be used in the classroom. I created accounts for a few of the choices, but not all. I want to wait until I am really using it before I open accounts in everything.
Use each of the tools you choose to create a sample of how you would use it in your classroom.
Edmodo - I could use it for book club. I could create specific questions for each book club such as "Give an example of a character trait for the main character. Then give two examples from the book that support that character trait."
Skype - I want to get with my friend who teaches at Kinkaid and discuss public vs. private school. I also have a friend in Germany who is interested in Skype. We were thinking we could discuss cultural differences, weather differences, etc.
Poll Everywhere - I could send home questions such as "How is your child getting home from school everyday?", "What is one thing you'd like to improve on this school year?", and "Tell me one word about your child. Why is this the word you choose to describe him or her?"
Wall Wisher - I would use this as brainstorming. We talked about sending home our list of curriculum topics and asking parents if they are an 'expert' in any of the topics. We could use it to invite speakers, skype sessions, and field trip ideas.
Embed the sample (preferred) or link to the URL.
I did not include a link to the URL. I am waiting until it is real.
Share your thoughts on how you see the tools being integrated into your classroom. How do you see them encouraging participation?
I could use this a lot. I don't know if I will choose to brainstorm via computer vs. on a piece of chart paper only because the immediate use of the classroom brainstorming is necessary sometimes. I do think I will use it to push children (and parents) to be more comfortable with a variety of programs that are out there.
It encourages participation becuase it creates accountability. I can use the answers as a springboard for conferencing, editing, etc.
The wallwisher would be huge on your activeboard. The other neat thing is that it is sharable easily with parents.
ReplyDeleteThink of using Wallwisher as a way to communicate with parents....put out a wish list...and they pick the sticky as they "get" the stuff for your classroom. Or if you are planning an activity and you need stuff...then you are not waiting on e-mail responses...everyone can see at the same time.