I've been trying so many things and learning so much about further integration of technology into my classroom, but I'm not sure I'm ready to write a "tool review." So, here's my current journey with my students. Hope it's helpful to someone. Promethean Board: I've had it for one month and my students and I are getting more comfortable with it. Whenever I struggle or freeze in front of my students, I pause to re-group my thoughts and then move forward in the lesson with or without the Board. Though my learning curve has been rushed, I'm using it in at least one new way almost every day. The Great Suspender: As I'm doing so much research, I frequently have toooooooo many tabs open at once. I love that this extension puts my tabs "to sleep" when they've not been used recently enough. This helps in keeping my computer running more quickly and smoothly and I don't worry quite as much about not being able to get to every tab before closing my laptop for the night. Screencastify: I've resisted creating videos, even just voice-overs, for a long time (ironic since my husband is "TikTok famous"). When required, I've used Screencastify for my work in this masters program. I've just started using it with my students and am so glad that it's intuitive. Only a few of my students have used it before, but it's a great tool for them to learn quickly. They're collaborating to create a group presentation. I can't wait to see the final products!! So, I'm trying to be patient with my learning processes as I'm trying multiple tools and ideas simultaneously. To address the remaining questions from this week's prompt:
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Tracy Moskowite
2/23/2020 11:41:26 pm
After reading your blog I have realized that I need to learn how to do voice over videos from you. I make videos all the time for the students. The audio always sounds just ok or bad. This is a skill I have never even attempted.
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Megan Burton
2/24/2020 10:37:32 pm
Tracy, the students and I are experimenting much more this week. Feel free to stop by anytime!
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Kathy Martin
2/24/2020 11:11:31 am
I think its great that you aren't letting the learning curve stop you from using your Promethean Board. It is so great for the students to see you struggle as well with learning, and how you are not giving up and overcoming the struggle. Do you ever share your questions when problems arrive? I think it is so important for students to see how their teacher handles their own learning process. This shows them that it is ok to struggle and to stick with it.
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Megan Burton
2/24/2020 10:41:36 pm
Kathy,
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