Post one tip or trick dealing with technology that you have used in your classroom, read about, or seen in use. Be sure to include your name with the post!
I use a wireless pad in my classroom. The best advice I can give for using this tool is to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. You gain confidence with practice and learn to use more software tools. Also, your handwriting improves exponentially with practice. SHANNON GOODWIN
If you plan to use technology in a lesson and you try it on a personal computer and it works, make certain that you do a run through with school equipment before attempting the lesson. Not all computers are the same and tech troubleshooting really eats up instructional time, so make sure you do a dress rehearsal!
If you are completing a WebQuest or other computer lab activity, be sure and check that each computer is updated with the latest Flash Player, QuickTime, or any other application necessary to access any interactive sites required for the activity. Just because all the websites open and work on one computer doesn't mean that they are all ready to go! And yes, I learned the hard way:)
If you are trying to capture a picture or image, you can hold down the "control" and "print screen" buttons. Then open a word document and "right click" your mouse and "paste" this screen to the document. You can then utilize arrows or directions to explain your image that you captured and send it out in an informational email or use in a presentation.
I have found that using my laptop and projector to show the actual website (and how to get to it) clears up much confusion when students go to the computer lab and do it themselves.
One tip that I would share with educators is to experiment with different forms of technology and technological tools. The only way that you are going to grow professionally with technology is to try innovative things. Students are very forgiving. Therefore, if a lesson does not work out like you planned, the students will be happy that they got an opportunity to work on the computer. So let’s go wild and crazy with technology!
When doing an activity that requires the students to use the internet, I would practice making sure the students will have access to those websites. I would log on as a student and make sure they will have privileges to those sites needed for the lesson.
I don't have a trick, but one of my favorite tools that I use in my classroom is my document camera. I can use it to "model" assignments. Students with learning disabilities really benefit from this. Emily Millwood
One of the many tricks dealing with technology that I have used in my classroom is the flip camera. After teaching a lesson on prepositions, I used this technology (instead of normal paper/pencil test) to assess students on the skill. Students had to do a preposition scavenger hunt around the school. They had to go up/down the halls, around the corners, down the stairs, and all around the school to find examples of prepositions. After they found a preposition, they had to record themselves explaining why the finding was a preposition. They enjoyed this lesson, and are begging for me to let them do it again. And…. eventually I will because they were excited and engaged in the learning. I am convinced that two years from now, if I was to ask some of those same students the question, “What is a preposition?, most of them will have retained this information because of that assignment. BY: TONYA PETTY
I have worked with a teacher at my school that uses an airliner to record their notes as they actually give them tot he class. The notes are recorded step-by-step and can be seen as such when viewed by the students. The teacher used and Ipod to voice record the audio that coincided with the recorded notes as she and the students discussed the topic. All of the recorded notes were then synchronized with the voice recording and posted to the teacher's website. Students were then able to review the notes and audio on the web for review.
I use Unitedstreaming to download video to use in my Physical Science class. This works very well when projected on my screen with the LCD projector. Discovery has videos that deal with current topics and are well produced.There are also new Bill Nye videos that the students seem to enjoy. I also watched a credit recovery class for another teacher last week, and used SychronEyes. I was able to monitor what the students were doing on their computer from one location. Richard Colley
Technology Tips: Tip #1: When dealing with technology, don’t be afraid to take risks and practice, practice, practice!! Be sure to complete a run-through of your presentation by using the equipment that will be used before the class or presentation. Tip #2: Immediately make friends with or develop networks with others who are computer literate, especially if you feel computer illiterate. You may feel uncomfortable for a while, but as you collaborate, learn, and take risks with the tool you will master it. Cynthia Ward
After reading the article “How to survive not thrive in a one computer classroom”, I learned some strategies on how to function in a classroom that only has one computer. This article discussed ways teachers can incorporate technology in a classroom that has one computer. The article suggest that this can be done by using good management skills, planning and organizing strategies. One strategy discussed in this article was to assign students a set computer time throughout the day daily. Another strategy is to ask another teacher if a student could work quietly on an unused computer in their room. These were just a few tips that were discussed in the article that I thought were great. Many times teachers do not use technology in the classroom because of lack of computers, this is why this article was so beneficial to me. Adriane Lewis
I use sibelius 6.0 to compose and arrange music for my band at Jemison High School. I have used the extract audio portion of the program so that my auxiliary groups can have a good recording of each tune in our show so that they may rehearse in without the hornline and percussion. It saves time and is far more accurate and audible while being played through an ipod, or burned to cd.
Don't get frustrated when using technology!! I have found that more times than not it is user problems rather than the technology causing problems. I have spent the better part of this semester being frustrated, but just by practicing and asking questions, I am in a better position than I was before the semester started. I have learned how to make technology in my classroom more successful even though I only have two computers in my room. The article we read about making your classroom technology work in a one computer room was full of great ideas. I have also acquainted myself with a MAC! My number one tip would be not to shy away from learning and trying new things relating to technology and if you are not successful the first time, keep practicing because it will come. Shawnta Fleming
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I use a wireless pad in my classroom. The best advice I can give for using this tool is to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. You gain confidence with practice and learn to use more software tools. Also, your handwriting improves exponentially with practice.
ReplyDeleteSHANNON GOODWIN
If you plan to use technology in a lesson and you try it on a personal computer and it works, make certain that you do a run through with school equipment before attempting the lesson. Not all computers are the same and tech troubleshooting really eats up instructional time, so make sure you do a dress rehearsal!
ReplyDeleteAmber Pope
Make sure that students have step-by-step instructions on the technology that they are using at each computer for reference.
ReplyDeleteMelanie Hughes
If you are completing a WebQuest or other computer lab activity, be sure and check that each computer is updated with the latest Flash Player, QuickTime, or any other application necessary to access any interactive sites required for the activity. Just because all the websites open and work on one computer doesn't mean that they are all ready to go! And yes, I learned the hard way:)
ReplyDeleteDennis Engle
If you are trying to capture a picture or image, you can hold down the "control" and "print screen" buttons. Then open a word document and "right click" your mouse and "paste" this screen to the document. You can then utilize arrows or directions to explain your image that you captured and send it out in an informational email or use in a presentation.
ReplyDeleteJeremy Crigger
I have found that using my laptop and projector to show the actual website (and how to get to it) clears up much confusion when students go to the computer lab and do it themselves.
ReplyDeleteValerie Winton
One tip that I would share with educators is to experiment with different forms of technology and technological tools. The only way that you are going to grow professionally with technology is to try innovative things. Students are very forgiving. Therefore, if a lesson does not work out like you planned, the students will be happy that they got an opportunity to work on the computer. So let’s go wild and crazy with technology!
ReplyDeleteTracy Borden
When doing an activity that requires the students to use the internet, I would practice making sure the students will have access to those websites. I would log on as a student and make sure they will have privileges to those sites needed for the lesson.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a trick, but one of my favorite tools that I use in my classroom is my document camera. I can use it to "model" assignments. Students with learning disabilities really benefit from this.
ReplyDeleteEmily Millwood
One of the many tricks dealing with technology that I have used in my classroom is the flip camera. After teaching a lesson on prepositions, I used this technology (instead of normal paper/pencil test) to assess students on the skill. Students had to do a preposition scavenger hunt around the school. They had to go up/down the halls, around the corners, down the stairs, and all around the school to find examples of prepositions. After they found a preposition, they had to record themselves explaining why the finding was a preposition. They enjoyed this lesson, and are begging for me to let them do it again. And…. eventually I will because they were excited and engaged in the learning. I am convinced that two years from now, if I was to ask some of those same students the question, “What is a preposition?, most of them will have retained this information because of that assignment. BY: TONYA PETTY
ReplyDeleteThe technology tip that I would like to share is to save and save often. This will prevent you from losing any information.
ReplyDeleteSharon Jennings
I have worked with a teacher at my school that uses an airliner to record their notes as they actually give them tot he class. The notes are recorded step-by-step and can be seen as such when viewed by the students. The teacher used and Ipod to voice record the audio that coincided with the recorded notes as she and the students discussed the topic. All of the recorded notes were then synchronized with the voice recording and posted to the teacher's website. Students were then able to review the notes and audio on the web for review.
ReplyDeleteI use Unitedstreaming to download video to use in my Physical Science class. This works very well when projected on my screen with the LCD projector. Discovery has videos that deal with current topics and are well produced.There are also new Bill Nye videos that the students seem to enjoy. I also watched a credit recovery class for another teacher last week, and used SychronEyes. I was able to monitor what the students were doing on their computer from one location. Richard Colley
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ReplyDeleteTip #1: When dealing with technology, don’t be afraid to take risks and practice, practice, practice!! Be sure to complete a run-through of your presentation by using the equipment that will be used before the class or presentation.
Tip #2: Immediately make friends with or develop networks with others who are computer literate, especially if you feel computer illiterate. You may feel uncomfortable for a while, but as you collaborate, learn, and take risks with the tool you will master it.
Cynthia Ward
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ReplyDeleteAfter reading the article “How to survive not thrive in a one computer classroom”, I learned some strategies on how to function in a classroom that only has one computer. This article discussed ways teachers can incorporate technology in a classroom that has one computer. The article suggest that this can be done by using good management skills, planning and organizing strategies. One strategy discussed in this article was to assign students a set computer time throughout the day daily. Another strategy is to ask another teacher if a student could work quietly on an unused computer in their room. These were just a few tips that were discussed in the article that I thought were great. Many times teachers do not use technology in the classroom because of lack of computers, this is why this article was so beneficial to me.
Adriane Lewis
I use sibelius 6.0 to compose and arrange music for my band at Jemison High School. I have used the extract audio portion of the program so that my auxiliary groups can have a good recording of each tune in our show so that they may rehearse in without the hornline and percussion. It saves time and is far more accurate and audible while being played through an ipod, or burned to cd.
ReplyDeleteDon't get frustrated when using technology!! I have found that more times than not it is user problems rather than the technology causing problems. I have spent the better part of this semester being frustrated, but just by practicing and asking questions, I am in a better position than I was before the semester started. I have learned how to make technology in my classroom more successful even though I only have two computers in my room. The article we read about making your classroom technology work in a one computer room was full of great ideas. I have also acquainted myself with a MAC! My number one tip would be not to shy away from learning and trying new things relating to technology and if you are not successful the first time, keep practicing because it will come. Shawnta Fleming
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