Project # 10

Finding the right tool

I am a elementary major and found an awesome idea called virtual field trips. These trips could be presented in the form of a movie, slide show, or website. They take the kids to places they normally won't or can't go like the rainforest, Antarctica, and even the White House. The teacher takes their time to make these "trips" or she can find plenty of links online. These virtual trips could be presented to the class weekly or bi-weekly. At the end of the year the teacher can give them the assignment of creating their own trip to present to the class. The teacher can get them started with providing valuable resources from the internet.  The higher grade students can even be quizzed at the end of the week after taking the trips and doing other activities throughout the week.
Virtual Field Trips

Virtual Trip Resource Guide

Blog Post # 6

The Networked Student

This video was very interesting, and kinda stems from my previous blog post. The question is "why does the networked student even need a teacher?" It seems from this video the answer is no. But, I don't believe necessarily the teacher should be omitted, but like parents, should be used as a guide to her students. Their goal in a technology type class should be to point them in the right direction. The student she be given a starting point in his quest to learn through technology tools.

After a few clicks, and searches online you are introduced to a multitude of resources to use in projects, assignments, and also blog help. Teachers should be constantly up to date on new advances in technology to be able to guide her students in their lessons. Students have the ability to reach the world using a personal learning network. The teacher teaches how to determine if the site has the accurate amount of information so that he can use those skills to build his network.

I'm learning that blogs are a great way to voice your opinions, and connect with fellow students. Blogs are a great tool also to build your PLN. Now, I don't be no means think computers are replacing the teacher completely. There will always be a need for them to guide students and allow them the chance to grow and learn on their own pace, and style.


Symbaloo

I love this idea of a Symbaloo as your PLN. I put it on my computer right away, and can't wait to start playing around with it. I plan to make one for my girls also for their games and educational websites. I plan to gather sites I found through educators on Pinterest. I like especially that you can set up these great sites and they are there with a click of a button. Me and my family will enjoy using this.

My Sentence Movie