Power
Bush/Obama
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The U.S. Constitution
Divine Right
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Creation of Adam
King John
Magna Carta
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Magna Carta and 5th Amendment
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Welcome!
Welcome to our Technology in the Classroom page! Below you'll find information about five different kinds of tech tools that may be useful to you in the classroom:
We think you will have fun exploring these resources. We would be delighted if you would add your comments at the bottom of the posts - thoughts, suggestions, similar resources, anything! Also, take a second to respond to the poll on the right.
Enjoy!
Amber, Brian, Elke, and Greg
We think you will have fun exploring these resources. We would be delighted if you would add your comments at the bottom of the posts - thoughts, suggestions, similar resources, anything! Also, take a second to respond to the poll on the right.
Enjoy!
Amber, Brian, Elke, and Greg
Podcasts!
A podcast is a series of audio or digital files downloaded by a user to a portable media player (e.g., iPod) or personal computer. The popularity of podcasts has exploded in recent years, and we believe they can be very useful for teachers.
A teacher can ask her students to subscribe to a podcast from a third party. For an example, check out the CNN Student News Podcast. Click here to see a list of CNN's podcasts. The Student News Podcast is the fourth one down on the left. Click "watch" to see today's student news.
Teachers can also record lectures or content reviews and make them available for students at home or on the move. Podcasts can be used for class projects, too. Perhaps the most adorable example is this podcast from students at Willowdale Elementary School in Omaha, NE.
A teacher can ask her students to subscribe to a podcast from a third party. For an example, check out the CNN Student News Podcast. Click here to see a list of CNN's podcasts. The Student News Podcast is the fourth one down on the left. Click "watch" to see today's student news.
Teachers can also record lectures or content reviews and make them available for students at home or on the move. Podcasts can be used for class projects, too. Perhaps the most adorable example is this podcast from students at Willowdale Elementary School in Omaha, NE.
Student Response Systems
Student Response Systems allow teachers to receive instant feedback from their students by means of hand-held "clickers" used by students to answer questions posed by the teacher. Think of them as an "Ask The Audience" lifeline for you classroom.
Clickers have many proven benefits. They increase student attentiveness and enjoyment. They have also been shown to improve retention of information. Perhaps most importantly, they facilitate ongoing assessment by the instructor.
TurningPoint is one of many companies that market Student Response Systems. The video on the home page has some basic information, along with a strange, costume-changing presenter woman. The K-12 page contains videos and other information that will give you a good picture of what clickers could do for your classroom.
Clickers have many proven benefits. They increase student attentiveness and enjoyment. They have also been shown to improve retention of information. Perhaps most importantly, they facilitate ongoing assessment by the instructor.
TurningPoint is one of many companies that market Student Response Systems. The video on the home page has some basic information, along with a strange, costume-changing presenter woman. The K-12 page contains videos and other information that will give you a good picture of what clickers could do for your classroom.
Web Video For the Classroom
In just a couple of years, YouTube has revolutionized the Internet. We believe that YouTube is rich with educational material. The Arte Historia Channel is just one example; it is a Spanish-language channel devoted to art history, Spanish history, and Spanish language learning.
Alas, many schools block YouTube due to fears about inappropriate content and bandwidth restrictions. Here, we'll offer a few alternatives.
Alas, many schools block YouTube due to fears about inappropriate content and bandwidth restrictions. Here, we'll offer a few alternatives.
- TeacherTube is a video site designed especially for teachers and students. Jonathan Wang from Woodland Junior High demonstrates the potential of TeacherTube. See if Jonathan doesn't teach you something about parabolas.
- There are some subscription-based video sites for teachers as well. United Streaming, which is affiliated with The Discovery Channel, is perhaps the best. Here's an example of a United Streaming video about the Black Death.
- YouTube was just the beginning of online video. Television stations, radio networks, and even newspapers and magazines are incorporating free video feeds into their websites. Check out the options on PBS.org, for example.
- Here's a funny video about fractions.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Wikis
Simply put, Wikis are sites that allow people to pool knowledge. A key feature of a wiki is that it can be edited or added to by anyone. Wikipedia is the most famous example. Here is a great 4-minute video about the basics of wikis.
Here is an example how a teacher can use a wiki site. Mr. Finerghty teaches science in White Bear Lake and has set up this site to help his students contribute to their learning about the earth sciences.
Here is an example how a teacher can use a wiki site. Mr. Finerghty teaches science in White Bear Lake and has set up this site to help his students contribute to their learning about the earth sciences.
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