A really fun and interactive technology tool for kids ages 1-9 with information for parents.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Edutecher
There are great technology resources available here for each subject, even for ESL and foreign language.
Monday, November 8, 2010
10 Tips for Filming
This article was a list of 10 great tips to keep in mind while filming.
1. Use a big net: always film extra, more is always more.
2.Never Rely on Software: try to make each scene just the way you want it already; lighting, sound etc.
3. Plan, Plan, Plan: this will always increase the quality
4. Don't zoom: its amateur.
5. Good audio=good video: self-explanatory
6. Let there be light: more light is good, never have light from behind.
7. The tripod is your friend: we want clear steady shots
8. Always retake: better safe than sorry
9. Questions or no questions? Make sure if you are the interviewer that the sound quality isn't weird and make sure if you are in the shot that the focus is on the interviewee and that no one looks at the camera.
10. Not centered: divide the screen into 9 squares and try to have the focal points on the 4 intersections.
Digital Storytelling Finds Its Place in the Classroom
This was a great article about how a teacher brought the students' writing to life through digital story telling. It may take a lot of time, effort, and patience but the end result is worth it all. Digital story telling is a great way for students to feel hooked to their topic and excited to write everything they know about it. The children automatically become so interested and intrigued by their work and one another's work. The technology is important but not as much as the writing itself. It is great that the students have such great technology resources available to assist them in their daily learning.
Sites for Social Studies
Children's Software Online
Tons of educational and active software for kids. It is not free, but usually reasonably priced. You can find many popular themes and character activities.
History on twitter. This may be a fun way to let kids be creative and get involve and maybe even apply the lessons to their lives better.
Content, materials, videos, available for all grade levels. All different kinds of history topics and times. Appears very user friendly.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Language Arts URLS
Tom Snyder Productions
On Scholastic. A great site for many subjects. Multiple resources and articles and things to download to support and reinforce instruction.
Classroom resources, parental resources, and professional development. Lesson plans, interactive activities.
Math Sites
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Interactive lessons and practices. Lots to do on this site, would be really fun for grade school kids.
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