Well, I have to say that completing my WebQuest was time consuming, but really FUN! Here's some interesting info. that I learned.
1. Save all info. intermittently or the page will be lost!
2. From what I can assess, WebQuest does not have an audio function where you can send audio messages or read the pages to the users.
3. Uploading images is time consuming due to pixel constraints, but the Picnik website was really helpful in getting pictures resized!
4. Although it gives you the option of upload several images at once, it doesn't actually work.
5. I feel a huge sense of accomplishment and pride being "published"!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Books for Bringing Technology Into the Classroom
I was recently on the Jossey Bass website at http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-131497.html and found these new books that are aimed at helping teachers bring technology into their classrooms.
New and Notable Titles
PowerPoint for Teachers: Dynamic Presentations and Interactive Classroom Projects (Grades K-12) by Ellen Finkelstein, Pavel Samsonov
Teaching for Understanding with Technology by Martha Stone Wiske, Kristi Rennebohm Franz (With), Lisa Breit
Scaling Up Success: Lessons Learned from Technology-Based Educational Improvement by Chris Dede (Editor), James P. Honan (Editor), Laurence C. Peters (Editor), Ellen Condliffe Lagemann (Foreword by)
Hands-On Computer Activities for Teaching Math: Grades 3-8 by Beverly Burnley
New and Notable Titles
PowerPoint for Teachers: Dynamic Presentations and Interactive Classroom Projects (Grades K-12) by Ellen Finkelstein, Pavel Samsonov
Teaching for Understanding with Technology by Martha Stone Wiske, Kristi Rennebohm Franz (With), Lisa Breit
Scaling Up Success: Lessons Learned from Technology-Based Educational Improvement by Chris Dede (Editor), James P. Honan (Editor), Laurence C. Peters (Editor), Ellen Condliffe Lagemann (Foreword by)
Hands-On Computer Activities for Teaching Math: Grades 3-8 by Beverly Burnley
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
WebQuest Formatting Tips
After searching around on the various websites that Dr. Luongo provided, I found one that gave really good tips about creating a visually appealling WebQuest. Some of the tips included the type of font that should be used, how sections should be spaced, etc. Check it out at:
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/finepoints/
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/finepoints/
Monday, February 9, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
WebQuest Tools
After reviewing all of the WebQuest tutorials and blogs that Dr. Luongo listed, I did not see any functionality to produce "audio" parts of a WebQuest. Admittedly, I did not search every single option yet and the functionality may in fact exist. Hopefully it does because I think that a WebQuest that provides audio would be extremely helpful when using it for kindergartners and early 1st graders. Of course, teachers can read the WebQuest pages to these young students, but I think part of WebQuest's charm is the fact that students go to the computer independently and build self confidence by being "big" because they can use a computer like their parents!
Friday, February 6, 2009
WebQuest
After reviewing all of the WebQuest links that Dr. Luongo has provided for class, I am excited to get started on building my WebQuest. I think that this tool is a fabulous and fun way for students to learn at a higher level, engage in team work, learn independence, and really be excited about an assignment!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Internet Safety Video Reviews
After watching the following videos, Internet Safety I , Internet Safety II (for young children)
and Know the Rules!, I have mixed reviews. I thought that Internet Safety II and Know the Rules were aimed towards young children. I thought that they delivered the message consistently and in an age appropriate manner. I thought that Internet Safety II was the better of the two videos. I liked that it drilled its message into the listener's brain by consistently and constantly outlining the appropriate steps to take in order to be safe on the Internet.
I was not as impressed with Internet Safety I. Although the message was sound and seemed to be aimed at older children, I could not get passed all of the typos. This is one of my pet peeves, but to be honest, and coming from a business background, if you want your message to be received well and to be taken seriously, grammatical errors should be non-existent. The typos just made me focus on the lack of education and/or the lack of conscientiousness of the author and not on the message. It did not come across as professional and as such I would not take it seriously, nor would I recommend the site to others.
and Know the Rules!, I have mixed reviews. I thought that Internet Safety II and Know the Rules were aimed towards young children. I thought that they delivered the message consistently and in an age appropriate manner. I thought that Internet Safety II was the better of the two videos. I liked that it drilled its message into the listener's brain by consistently and constantly outlining the appropriate steps to take in order to be safe on the Internet.
I was not as impressed with Internet Safety I. Although the message was sound and seemed to be aimed at older children, I could not get passed all of the typos. This is one of my pet peeves, but to be honest, and coming from a business background, if you want your message to be received well and to be taken seriously, grammatical errors should be non-existent. The typos just made me focus on the lack of education and/or the lack of conscientiousness of the author and not on the message. It did not come across as professional and as such I would not take it seriously, nor would I recommend the site to others.
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