Day 27 April 27

Today in class we learned different ways to know if a website is reliable or not. You can use triangulate, by looking up other information to see how reliable it is. Seeing who the source is a big part of seeing how reliable something is. The standard that went along with this activity was 3d (Model Digital-Age Work and Learning) model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.

Day 26 April 22

Today in class we did presentations about the benefits and downfalls to using smartboards. Everyone had different lesson activities that would be used as a interactive way to use the smartboards. The frog disection lab was very interesting and a different way to learn about the frogs. Most of the class agreed that smartboards were a waste of money unless you had proper training and knew how exactly to use it.

Day 25 April 20

I do not really think that smartboards are worth the investment. Most things that are interactive can just be done on computers have students rotate its not really necessary to be doing it in front of the entire class. Using it to type and write things out would be kind of easier but you can do the same thing with using a dry erase board. I do believe that most teachers do not understand the useful ways that it could be used in. A workshop should be offered to help teachers become more familiar and brainstorm ideas for using the smartboard.

Day 24 April 15

Today in class we looked up a lesson that would be good for young kids to use with the smartboard. We learned how to use the smartboard in a productive way for students. The lesson plan that we found had to do with the US and learning the 50 states. The standard that goes with using smartboards is 2A (Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments) design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.

Day 23 April 13

Today in class we are learning about smart boards. Smartboards are used very often in schools and it is important for us as future teachers to know how to use them in productive ways to benefit our students. One good thing about smartboards that I learned from the article we read was "It quickens the pace of lessons and engages the whole class more. It is much more immediate" (Cunningham, Kerr, McEune, Smith and Harris 2003).

Day 22 April 8

Today in class we continued our work on fixing the webquest that we have choosen. The 21st century skill that goes with using webquests for students is (learning and innovation skills) Communication & Collaboration. My webquest.

Day 21 April 6

Today in class we worked on our webquest, we corrected what we thought was wrong and how to improve it. I chose to change the colors, some content, pictures, and etc. The ISTE NETS standard that goes with creating a webquest is 1d 1. (Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity) model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments. I would use a webquest for creating something that can be done from home (if a computer is available). If school were to be cancelled one day the students would still be able to get their work accomplished.

Day 20 April 1

The webquest that I am going to be making changes to is about Federal Holidays. I plan on adding pictures and making it a little more patriotic because it is talking about federal holidays that are celebrated by most people in the United States. The assignment is suppose to be done in teams but I think doing it individually is more productive. The students will also write a short essay telling about their holiday. The CSO that went along with my activity is Third Grade SS.O.3.1.3 explain the significance of patriotic symbols, holidays, celebrations and famous people.