Thursday, October 11, 2012
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Twitter Thoughts
1. I have learned a lot about Twitter.....I think that instead of considering a gossip train wreck, much like Facebook can be, it has several ways to stay "in the know" about technology in education. I visited a lot of sites, and I have learned of new programs that are available to teachers.
2. I don't have a specific person that I am more interested in versus others. I like reading my classmates tweets and my teachers. I am one that likes to know a little about the person I am following. I would say that I do pay attention to @khanacademy, @CNNSchools, and @catlett1 more than others.
3. I will continue to use Twitter, but not as much as I have because of the class. It has nothing to do with not liking Twitter. I just simply do not have that time to get on it. I am glad that I was able to see a useful side to Twitter.
2. I don't have a specific person that I am more interested in versus others. I like reading my classmates tweets and my teachers. I am one that likes to know a little about the person I am following. I would say that I do pay attention to @khanacademy, @CNNSchools, and @catlett1 more than others.
3. I will continue to use Twitter, but not as much as I have because of the class. It has nothing to do with not liking Twitter. I just simply do not have that time to get on it. I am glad that I was able to see a useful side to Twitter.
"Free Technology for Teachers" by Richard Byrne
"Free Technology for Teachers" by Richard Byrne
This article shows you several free downloads to help you with notes, language barriers, art, images and more. I feel that I would use the language barriers when working with ESL students. I would also have the students use the ImageCodr when creating their blogs, etc. I also really liked the Evernote, since I am constantly organizing my notes, I feel that this would be a great program to keep them all together! As long as you have a phone you can text, you're good to go! I wasn't sure about blogs before this classroom, but now I think you could make a blog that would be beneficial for students. I am excited to continue with my blog and more "projects" to it!
This article shows you several free downloads to help you with notes, language barriers, art, images and more. I feel that I would use the language barriers when working with ESL students. I would also have the students use the ImageCodr when creating their blogs, etc. I also really liked the Evernote, since I am constantly organizing my notes, I feel that this would be a great program to keep them all together! As long as you have a phone you can text, you're good to go! I wasn't sure about blogs before this classroom, but now I think you could make a blog that would be beneficial for students. I am excited to continue with my blog and more "projects" to it!
Friday, October 5, 2012
Grammar & History Playlists
I have created an English Grammar & Pieces of History Playlists. I am an English Teacher, therefore I utilize the videos for my students. However, the Pieces of History playlist is simply because I love history.
English Grammar Playlist
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsdMK_NGBiU6r_16UC99Wcp6eId_S6rCe
Pieces of History Playlist
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsdMK_NGBiU6OzHVSjKCdD-oma4Pd2BkT
English Grammar Playlist
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsdMK_NGBiU6r_16UC99Wcp6eId_S6rCe
Pieces of History Playlist
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsdMK_NGBiU6OzHVSjKCdD-oma4Pd2BkT
Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
EDUC 552 Video - Solar System
EDUC 552 Video - Solar System
This is a video, made by me, with Animoto. It was a fun experience and I plan on making several more! The video I created is over the Solar System, I have been working with an ESL student on understanding our Solar System. I made this video to help with visual understanding.
This is a video, made by me, with Animoto. It was a fun experience and I plan on making several more! The video I created is over the Solar System, I have been working with an ESL student on understanding our Solar System. I made this video to help with visual understanding.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Article Review
Pinterest - Integrating Technology
On iLearn Technology, I read an interesting article on Pinterest. Pinterest is a website with millions of fun ideas for teachers and students. Solar systems are just one example, whether you're forming one from under an umbrella, using toilet paper and balls in the hallway or with a cracked egg. Your students will surely love it. Experiments with sugar cubes, making tornadoes or studying the weather are also fun ideas available to you. Historic timelines and math ideas are also available to anyone with a creative hand.
Holiday projects are also available on Pinterest. With a wide variety of fun and exciting ideas like; snowflakes in January, heart shaped melted crayons for Valentines Day, shamrock bracelets for St. Patrick's Day, bunny ears along with many more ideas for Easter are a huge success with teachers and students. Lets not forget May day baskets, 4th of July rockets, Halloween ghost and goblins which are always a fun way to welcome Fall, Thanksgiving hand print turkeys with poems and Popsicle stick snowmen for winter are also crafts available on Pinterest.
Pinterest is only one of many sources available to teachers. Whether you're discussing the history of American Indians, growing plants with biodegradable newspapers, or needing phonics phones for your students. Be sure to check out Pinterest for one of the many of integrating the use of technology into the classroom for you.
http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=4659
On iLearn Technology, I read an interesting article on Pinterest. Pinterest is a website with millions of fun ideas for teachers and students. Solar systems are just one example, whether you're forming one from under an umbrella, using toilet paper and balls in the hallway or with a cracked egg. Your students will surely love it. Experiments with sugar cubes, making tornadoes or studying the weather are also fun ideas available to you. Historic timelines and math ideas are also available to anyone with a creative hand.
Holiday projects are also available on Pinterest. With a wide variety of fun and exciting ideas like; snowflakes in January, heart shaped melted crayons for Valentines Day, shamrock bracelets for St. Patrick's Day, bunny ears along with many more ideas for Easter are a huge success with teachers and students. Lets not forget May day baskets, 4th of July rockets, Halloween ghost and goblins which are always a fun way to welcome Fall, Thanksgiving hand print turkeys with poems and Popsicle stick snowmen for winter are also crafts available on Pinterest.
Pinterest is only one of many sources available to teachers. Whether you're discussing the history of American Indians, growing plants with biodegradable newspapers, or needing phonics phones for your students. Be sure to check out Pinterest for one of the many of integrating the use of technology into the classroom for you.
http://ilearntechnology.com/?p=4659
Introducation
My name is Sheyenne Meister-Farwell, I am 30 year old mother of 3
children, 2 girls and 1 boy. I am an English teacher an at alternative
center in Holton, KS. I graduated from Washburn University in 2010 with
an Elementary Education Degree and an emphasis in Middle School English.
I have several levels of experience with technology. On a regular basis I use a computer, cell phone, kindle, Ipad, Ipod, Wii, and many other technologies. I use my kindle for reading only and my Ipad for games and surfing the internet. We also use it to watch movies when we have a conflict with who wants to watch what on the television. I use my Ipod when I want to listen to music while I am running, my girls also use it for games. I am both a Mac and PC person. At work I only us a Mac, however at home I am strictly PC. In the classroom we use all computers, since we are at the alternative center. We also you Ipods, copy machines, printers, television, and dvd players. I am using Microsoft Office 2003 at home.
The reason for pursuing my Master's at PSC would be because I have heard some great things about the college and teachers. I wanted a program that offered online courses since I work full time and have 3 children. I am hoping with my degree, that more opportunities will open. I currently work an hour from home and would eventually like to find a position closer to home.
Thank you for getting to know me!
Sheyenne Farwell
I have several levels of experience with technology. On a regular basis I use a computer, cell phone, kindle, Ipad, Ipod, Wii, and many other technologies. I use my kindle for reading only and my Ipad for games and surfing the internet. We also use it to watch movies when we have a conflict with who wants to watch what on the television. I use my Ipod when I want to listen to music while I am running, my girls also use it for games. I am both a Mac and PC person. At work I only us a Mac, however at home I am strictly PC. In the classroom we use all computers, since we are at the alternative center. We also you Ipods, copy machines, printers, television, and dvd players. I am using Microsoft Office 2003 at home.
The reason for pursuing my Master's at PSC would be because I have heard some great things about the college and teachers. I wanted a program that offered online courses since I work full time and have 3 children. I am hoping with my degree, that more opportunities will open. I currently work an hour from home and would eventually like to find a position closer to home.
Thank you for getting to know me!
Sheyenne Farwell
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