Conversion of SWF to AVI

I have tried 100 times to get this to work. When I convert it, it turns black. I am not sure what is going on. I hope this works. I am very frustrated because I do not know what I am doing and nothing is working!!! :(

Now it wont even upload. I give up...what else am I to do? Frustration is an understatement right now! :(

Conversion of .SWF File

So, for the fourth day in a row I have tried to convert my .swf video file. I have contacted a friend from high school who is now a computer programer/computer specialist. He recommended the program Twain. It is the conversion program, that was free. Well, it worked or so I thought! It just recorded what I had done and then put up a screen that showed the conversion. NO VIDEO! I was so upset. I then saw that Dr. Pierce said to use ZamZar. When I tried this program it said that the site did not currently support .swf files. So what is a girl to do? For now I am clueless! :( I guess this is one of those learning experience, but for some reason...I am not liking it!

Jing Video

I had sooo much trouble with this. My response from Dr. Pierce came late. I hate that all my mail comes late to g-mail. So, I tried this video thing for jing. The only thing I see wrong is that you can never find my mouse. I decided to teach my kids about dinosaurs since our weekly story in on dinosaurs. I found a great site that has a quiz. When you answer the questions correctly it build a puzzle of the dinosaur you are answering questions about. So, here it is. I am sure it could be better, but this was stressful in itself! :(

My Video:

Dinosaur Puzzle

Although I would love to use this in my classroom, I don't see it happening. I was so frustrated with this that I can only imagine what my students would be like. It would be a wonderful opportunity to introduce ISTE NETS T Standard #2, but I do not see how they can use these tools sucessfully and have a good outcome. I couldn't even get it to upload myself. Imagine what 1st graders would do. Maybe when I started the year in 2nd grade, but now that I am in 1st no way! :(

Jing Photo Capture

This is the photo I chose to capture. This week my first graders are learning about dinosaurs in their reading series. I thought it would be good to give them some background knowledge. I chose to use United Streaming. Therefore, I captured the beginning of what the video would be, and all of the information that the video covers. This way it can be discussed before and after the video.

I have decided to use this a lot in my classroom because it gives the students a lot of opportunities to brainstorm and predict what may or may not happen. They love it. We have been doing this with all of our weekly stories, and believe it or not their scores have improved. Whether it be from this or not, I have not decided. I think that is a wonderful way to incorporate the ISTE NETS T Standard #2 in the classroom.

Intel Ranking Tool Week: 2

This is my Visual Ranking Tool Project. I chose to work with the book, Horton Hears a Who.

Here is my Project: It includes the Groups and Passwords, as well as an image of my ranking tool activity.

Visual Ranking Project

Project Site:

Ranking Activity

And just in case anyone needs the groups and passwords, here they are:

Group 1 Password: first
Group 2 Password: second
Group 3 Password: third
Group 4 Password: fourth

The Teacher ID for login is: Sailorgal329@aol.com

* This again is a great project for students to create their own. I really think upper grade levels would have a blast with this. This porject yet again goes hand in hand with the ISTE NETS T Standards #1 and #2 due to all of the evaluating and tools being put forth and used.

Intel: Week Two: Monday

I went in in Intel and compared my group (group 5) with all of the other groups. Our group had the highest correlation with group 1. We had an average correlation of .90 between the two groups. We only disagreed with having one switched. The group in which we had the lowest correlation with was group 3. We had a negative correlation of -.20. We had all of our answers in different places. As a group we averaged with the class a positive correlation of .90.

I think this would be a great assignment to incorporate Science and Math. The students would do the research and then they would collect the data and compare it amongst other classmates. I know for a fact this corresponds with many math and science content standards as well as, ISTE NETS T standards #1 and #2 for justifying their material and using technological tools.

Intel:Civil War

The following are the rankings as to the cause of the Civil War:

1. Economic Differences: The North had the factories and cotton mills, and the manufacturing distributors whereas; the South had the agricultural aspect. Because of this the North was buying the cotton for cheap and making clothing, then selling it back to the South as a manufactured product for more of an expense.

2. States Rights: This was the fact that the states had the right to make their laws and the Federal Government had no say in it. This was basically the dispute between the Federal Government and the states over the states rights. The states wanted to keep their rights as to what they wanted to do and could do.

3. Slavery: The slaves were the number one investment for the Southerners. Because of this the Southerners feared conflict with the North, and if this would come about then they wouldn’t be ensured the loyalty of non-slaveholders in to the economic and social systems.

4: The Abolition Movement: Without slavery this would have never taken place. The abolishment of slavery was proclaimed in the Emancipation Proclamation announced by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863. This proclaimed that officially all slaves would be freed from the states not in the Union hands.

5. Election of Lincoln: The southerners were outraged at the fact that Lincoln was selected president. They did not like his beliefs on state rights or his beliefs on slavery. He had no intention of ending slavery as to where it was happening at the time. This began the attacks on Fort Sumter.

I used the following links to justify my rankings:

What Caused the Civil War

Causes of Secession

The Civil War and Emancipation

The American Civil War

* Not to mention that my Dad helped me. He is a huge History buff! :) Thanks dad!

Podcast #1

The script in which I created was based on the lesson plan in which I will teach to my 1st grade students based on a Social Studies Unit.

Podcast Script

*The readings came from the 1st grade Social Studies Manual/ Unit 2


I created my Podcast using Audicity. I then uploaded it to Podbean.




This was a very easy process, I did have trouble with the audio files, so I just used my mic and cut and pasted.

The overall project was fun, however I became very stressed with podbean because it was so slow and it would not load the correct pages that I needed when I needed.

I did like this project well enough to want to incorporate it in my classroom using ISTE NETS T Standards #1 and #2. Since I am a 1st grade teacher now, I thought this would be a great way to record students reading their weekly story, so not only I can see and improvement in their reading skills and abilities, but the students can as well. I will get to use this soon I hope, and will let everyone know the results I recieve from my students and their activity sheets.

Podcast #2

Here is the lesson plan I created. This is actually the lesson plan that I used today in my classroom.

Lesson Plan

I also created an activity sheet for the students to fill out on the program since this is the first time they will see it and use it. I will go over the sheet with them prior to the use, but since they are only in 1st grade, I made it rather simple.

Activity Sheet

The assessment I chose to use is a rubric. However, I chose to just base it on the actually reading of the story because this is the students' first time using the voice maker to create a podcast. I do not think it would be practical to grade/assess them on the application until they are totally familiar with it and are able to use it on their own. Therefore, my rubric deals with the aspects in which the students use their voice to read the story orally.

Assessment/Rubric

ISTE NETS T Standard #1 could be incorporated with this assignment due to the fact that I created a rubric to use.

Assessment Form

To start, this was so hard for me to understand and I am really not sure why. I had trouble locating this form in Google to begin with. Oh well, I finally figured it out and decided to make a quiz for my students on their Solar System chapter. This is a great application and I will definitely be using it in my classroom. I think that my new 1st graders will be able to use this as well. This is a wonderful program and so easy to use once you figure it out!

I created my form in:
Google Docs Templates

My Assessment:
Solar System Quiz



Although, I plan on using this in my classroom, I really do not see a need in teaching this young of students how to make an assessment. If I were to have an older grade level I would consider this because they could create assessments to practice for tests. This would be considered using ISTE NETS T Standard #1 and the students would be learning how to integrate their studies and evaluate their answers without even realizing it! :)

Rubric

I created a rubric for my everyday use, if I choose to use it. This rubric can be used with each of my students in my 1st grade classroom. I can use it to assess our time during Reading. I thought this would be a good idea since we now have 90 minutes of uninterrupted teaching. Maybe this will help keep the kids focused for that long period of time.


I created my rubric using:

Rubistar

This is a great program and I do believe anyone could use it. I have used this site many times for assessments in Undergrad school. It was definitely a hit for student teaching and the huge unit we had to create. I give it 4 stars!!! :)

I also want to include that I could have my students easily create their own rubrics to evaluate each others papers for writing or for the reading program we use. This reading program has the students read their story and it records their voice. Having a rubric could help the students improve their fluency. This could be adapted by using ISTE NETS T Standard #1.

Movie Maker/Moving Pictures

This was an interesting assignment. I looked forever to download the Windows Movie Maker program, only for a friend to tell me it was already on my computer! Ha! I created a movie based on my Powerpoint project dealing with the Solar System. I plan to show it to my class, just to show them what they can do with movies.

I really don't think, since my students are so young, that they could actually do this assignment on their own. I thought that maybe as a class, we could create a movie together that we could save and show their parents and or other students in their grade level. This would be a great way to incorporate all standards and objects such as: reading, science, social studies, and ISTE NETS T Standards #1 and #2! They will be able to evaluate all information and through communication provide a tool that will provide information from what they have learned and created.

Presentation Games

This was quite a fun assignment. I had fun playing around and coming up with questions that corresponded to the study guide PowerPoint I made for the Solar System. I had a little trouble with the actions and get frustrated, but when I left the computer for dinner and came back I was able to figure it all out! Therefore, I decided to make a Solar System Jeopardy game. I think my students would really enjoy it.

Here is the link:

Solar System Jeopardy


When I was in 10Th and 11Th grade, my teacher used this application to help us review for tests the day before. It was actually very helpful and I believe I will use it in my own classroom as well! :) This will be a fun way for students to not only learn, but will be a great way to review for their reading, vocabulary, and spelling tests. I may also use this to incorporate math and the ISTE NETS T Standards #1 and #2 so that I am able to cover all of this this semester! :)

Pecha Kucha

Wow, to be honest I was totally lost on this assignment to begin with. Then after I started I still wasn't sure if I was on the right track on not. But anyhow, I decided to make a PowerPoint presentation that I could easily inform people/teachers on incentives. They are wonderful. I have began using them this year in my 1st grade class to help with my students' behaviors and focus. I have started my action research using this as one of my methods of action and have gotten positive results for my data. I really love this strategy and think many others should use it as well.

This is definitely a great project to learn because it was fast and easily accessible. It would help all teachers because they would be able to incorporate ISTE NETS T Standards #1 and #2 and still be able to provide the students that missed with these standards as well. I could definitely give the presentation then save it and anyone could view it that missed it or wanted to review it. I just hope I ended up doing it correctly using slideshare.

The site I used to upload my presentation was Slideshare

What are Incentives and How Do They Work?

What Are Incentives And How Do They Work

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Photo Story

This is my photo story. I decided since it had to be based on the content I would teach, that I would use material I recently was able to obtain. I went to Philadelphia over Labor Day weekend. When I returned my students wanted to know all about my trip and what the meaning behind all of it was. Luckily, soon after was Constitution day and I was able to tie it all together. Every grade level builds on the background of our becoming a nation and the independence that we have received thanks to our founding fathers. Therefore, I really enjoyed making this photo story to show my students. I think the history behind it means a lot and that each and every student would be able to carry the information over to broaden their education.

I would definitely use this in my classroom because it has a different take on how the material is presented and would certainly hold a child's attention. Not to mention it would cover ISTE NETS T Standard #2 by being able to use appropriate technology tools.

The only trouble I had with this project was the fact that I could not get a mic to work with my new laptop mini. The mini does not have a disc drive, therefore I wasn't able to download the program off the CD. I am going to have to investigate and see if there is a program on the computer compatible with the mic so I can have it for the future assignments. Since there was no talking, I made sure that I had music with words. I hope you enjoy!

Power Point #1

Creating this Power Point was fun. I based it on the Solar System. Since I am currently teaching second grade, I found it fitting to make the Power Point to go along with our first Science unit. It took a few hours to create, but I enjoyed it and think the students will find very beneficial for their test. However, I found that once I uploaded it to Google Doc, that the sound was gone and that my pictures did not have the animation that they do on my computer. I am not sure how to fix that either. If anyone does please let me know. My Power Point... The Solar System I do not think that my second graders would be able to create one of these on their own, I may be surprised. I do think that this will be better than standing in front of the room lecturing and just looking at their Science books. I hope they enjoy it! This project could be implemented easily for upper grade levels if they would consider both ISTE NETS T Standards #1 and #2!

Jackson Pollock

This was a very difficult assignment. I found it hard to even use the application. I wasn't sure how to start because nothing ever loaded. Then I moved my mouse and a huge orange blob appeared. I kept moving my mouse around and made what I guess would be my master piece. This was a hard process to control. Then when I was finished, I tried scrolling up and down to find where to save and I couldn't find anywhere to do that. I then thought how in the world am I going to be able to save this and post it to my blog. Once I sat there for a while I remember that I could use the prnt scrn button and just add it to paint. So, when I finished playing around with the pollock application, I copied it and pasted the painting into paint. I then uploaded it to Google Docs and published it as a webpage. It was a hard process and I was able to over come the fact that I could not control the color or size of what I was actually doing with this application by just moving my mouse at different speeds.

This is the web page I used: Pollock

My Master Piece: My Pollock Painting

I think using this is the classroom would frustrate many of my students. If I had trouble with this, then I am sure they definitely would. Although it would cover ISTE NETS T Standards #1 and #2, I just feel that there is too much stress to actually incorporate this into a lesson that I may teach!

Self Portrait

Ok, this was a fun assignment!

I only ran into a few problems that were difficult. I thought it was hard to change the color of facial features because the whole entire part turned that color. Instead of just the eyeball the whole eye and eyelid changed to green, so I had to scratch that! I also thought it was hard to make things the right size. It took me a while to figure out all of the buttons and options that I could use. However, after playing with it for a few minutes it was easier to work. I tried my best and this is the best representation of myslef that I could make. (there were not a lot of options)

My Picasso Head

The program I used was:

Picasso Head

I think this would be a great way for students to create art in art class. After they have learned about famous artist they could create their own art. This will show how much the students actually learned about the specific artist. I also believe that this would be able to cover both ISTE NETS T Standards #1 and #2 because of the creativity, use of tools, and development of new ideas. :)

Photoshop Express

I have chosen a picture of my husband and I at out rehearsal for our wedding.





This is right after our pastor presented us as Mr. and Mrs. Tomorrow! :)

This picture came from My Wedding Album !

After finally getting into Photoshop, I was able to edit the red eyes, change the saturation and exposure, as well as adding a black and white fancy border.

Here is the final product:

Wedding Rehearsal

I think this would be a great project for students. It gives them the opportunity to be creative as well as express themselves by incorporating the ISTE NETS T Standard #1 in order to show expression in ways which the original image was not able to.

I am sure I will play around with this program more. Just as I would like for my students to do when they are introduced to something new!

Web Album

I chose to create an album containing some of my wedding photos. The photos are from the rehearsal all the way through the reception. They are candid pictures, not the real photography pictures. The wedding took place in Charleston, my hometown, and was actually at the State Capital. We had our reception at the Charleston Civic Center. I created my album in Pacassa (a program on google). I hope it is easy to view and that you enjoy it!


I really think this is a great concept to teach students. Many times in class there is the opportunity to have show and tell. This would be the perfect way for a student to share all of the pictures from a trip or a family vacation. I also think this was an easy program to use and that if given the opportunity that the students too will find it easy and a successful project for a technology aspect of ISTE NETS T Standard #2 used within the classroom.

Kids Zone

After reviewing the Assessments for 4th grade reading, I have found that West Virginia nearly makes the National level of assessment each year. It seems as if we fall below the line or right at national each year. This only makes me think that we need to improve our school reading programs in order to better the state schools each year. It would be nice to see an improvement each year rather than the decline we have seen in the past few year. For a closer look that the assessments view the chart below:

4th Grade Assessment Chart 1


I then began to view the assessments for the 8th grade students in reading. Although still right on the line as the 4th graders, the 8th graders were only a few points from making national each year. This again makes me think that maybe we should spend more time on reading during instruction time than other subjects. Reading is the core to all other subjects. I think that we should also be offered more options to help improve the reading programs to help our students. This may bring up the scores, if we are lucky. To get a better understanding, check out the chart below:

8th Grade Assessment Chart 1

All in all, I chose the Kids Zone charts because it was fun and easy. I chose the bar graph because it helped me get a step by step process, and it was easier for me to display my data as well. I feel that a bar graph is easy to read and can be easily created in a short amount of time for essential data needs. Not to mention that these are easily learned and incorporated by using the ISTE NETS Standard #2 by being able to analyze and solve problems through technology.

Both of my graphs were created using Kids Zone.
All of my data was compiled from NAEP.

Crappy Graphics

I chose to create a Venn Diagram on two planets since I am doing a unit in Science on the solar system. I chose to compare Uranus and Saturn. It was a very easy process and gives the students a good look at the differences between the two along with two similarities. I could have definitely put more information in the diagram, if I would have had more room. I really think this would be a good program if the students had the correct guidance for the site! This assignment would go hand in hand with being able to cover:

21C.S.PK-2.2 The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.

Image Capture

OK, So this took me a while! I had trouble figuring this out, but I finally got it! :) Ok, so I am working on a Science Unit in school and we are starting to study the Solar System. SO, I decided this would be the perfect opportunity to use this. I went to google and looked under images for a map of the planets. I found one under mapsharing.org. I used the (fn) key and the (prtsc) button to capture the image. I then opened paint and pushed (ctrl) and (v) to paste it to the screen. I played around some and put the letters MVEMJSUN on the picture for "My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nachos" for the order of the planets starting at the sun. When I was finished playing around my SOLAR SYSTEM picture was saved as a .JPEG and was 87.4 KB and had the dimensions of 1024x576.

I would definately use this in a class because it is a great way to provide the students with notes and cover the content standard of:
21C.S.PK-2.2 The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.

It is easier to fill out this picture and print it with all the information as to where the image came from, then trying to find a picture that already has all the information on it that you may need. This would definitely be a great study guide for any second grade student or teacher working with this solar system unit in science.

Desktop Graphic

Here is my attempt at doing a picture!

Using the program "Paint!"

In order to draw a picture in paint, you must follow the steps provided below:
1. Click on the start button
2. On the new menu click on All Programs
3. On the new menu scroll up and click on Accessories
4. On the new menu scroll over and down to Paint
5. Once paint is highlighted click it
6. Use any of the tools located on the left hand side of the screen to create a picture/painting
7. Once your have finished your painting, go to file and click
8. Scroll down and click on save as
9. Create a file name for your painting and click OK

Your file has now been saved as a .bmp! The file sized is normally pretty small. For example; my picture had the dimensions of 962x681, and was 1.87 Mb! I saved it in my picture folder, therefore when I went to my documents my picture was there. When I double clicked it, it automatically opened in Paint. However, when I went to upload the picture here on blogger I had to go back into my file and save it again as a .JEG, in order for it to upload!!

I chose paint because I thought it would be fun to play around and see if I could actually try and draw the Pittsburgh Penguins mascot. It was rather challenging. I would say that if I were an art teacher and needed to incorporate some technology within the classroom I would definitely consider paint. Other than that, I really don’t see too much interest in paint, it is hard to control the paint brush and the least little movements ruin everything and you have to undo it and try again. It sometimes becomes very tedious. I have also thought about using paint in the classroom for student to type a story and then draw a picture to illustrate their story. I am not so sure it would work very well, but Paint does include a text box option.

Hope I did this right! Fingers crossed! :)

This would be a wonderful aspect for students to create an image in Paint to go along with a story they may have written in Word. Being able to do this would accomodate the CSO of:
21C.S.PK-2.2 The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.

Reading #1 TPACK

After reading these few pages, I have come to realize how much I have been taught to view the content from what is given to me instead of how it should be taught! If that even makes sense! I, being a substitute and not really having my own classroom yet, haven't had the chance to really view the content for each grade except from the short time in which I completed my student teaching.
However, since I am currently doing a permanent sub position for a few months, I am just getting the opportunity to view the content for what it really is. So to answer the questions:

What are the major themes or ideas in your content discipline?
* Well, to start with the state provides all of the content that has to be taught and the manner in which they want it taught now too. (It is Scripted!) SO, the basic theme or idea is really provided already in an overview. However, I love to incorporate new ideas such as more art projects, or bringing new technology into the classroom to broaden the subject or content material. For example, I have created PowerPoint presentations for study guides and games, as well as, using United Streaming and PBS kids to modify and accommodate some students. My major theme is to be able to make learning fun so that the students are more willing to want to learn. Maybe after this class, my theme will be technology!?! Unfortunately, because of the reading series' and other manuals that are scripted these days, if they are not followed exactly and the correct material isn't covered then when it comes time to complete the state mandated tests, the students fail! It is very stressful.

Does your content discipline rely on specific processes for developing the key themes of ideas?
* Because of having to use the content discipline in which has to follow the states mandatory series, then yes, there is a specific processes in which I have to follow. Just as I said above, if the manuals and content provided are not followed 100% then the children end up falling behind and the reflection on the teachers are not the best. I wish we could go back to a few years ago when it was OK to venture out and bring new ideas to the table instead of having everything mapped out for you!

How much of what you know is dependent on the way you learned your subject(s)?
* Truly, what I was taught in college has nothing to do with what you actually learn once you are in the classroom. Being in Elementary Education, I learn something new everyday. It is easy to teach someone how to do something, but until you actually do it, it's nothing! Even when it came to me learning I have found that everyone learns differently. I guess that is why we have to make so many modifications and accommodations with the different subjects in order for everyone to learn. Handing someone a book and asking them to read it doesn't help you learn until you experience it, as I have said previously. I will believe that until the day I die! :)

Do you think in terms of your content by the chapters in a textbook or do you think in terms of your content as an integrated whole?
* Now that I am getting the chance to actually see the content and actually be the one teaching it, I see it as chapters for the time being. I am having to take the lessons chapter by chapter to make sure I cover everything that needs to be covered. However, I am looking at all of the content on the curriculum mapper as a whole. If I don't do both then I am afraid my students will not get the most out of what I am teaching. I have to be able to teach the students so that we can build on each lesson. We have to do one lesson and get it done correctly so that we can build on it and move forward. Maybe as I continue working and teaching, then I may have a different aspect, but for now I think I see my terms as both chapters in a textbook and an integrated whole.

Does your knowledge of this discipline represent an integration of the concepts and processes that connect them?
* I believe that it does because of the way in which once again the state has set everything up. There are certain concepts and processes that have to be done correctly. And once everything is covered, eventually they all become connected so that the students have all subjects integrated within each other. It is a rather hard concept for me to grasp and learn, but I think with time I will be able to create a better discipline of my own.

Technology/Conclusion

All in all, it is hard to do anything out of the ordinary or out of line because of the way the state mandates every step that each teacher has to make. It is unfortunate, and sometimes I wonder if the students are even learning the best way or if they are even retaining the information as well as students did ten years ago!?!

However, I feel that using technology in the schools would help broaden learning experiences. I mean, when the students can have the access to look up information for social studies and science or a module on how to solve math problems, then they will have a better opportunity to learn. You definitely can't look inside a real human body, but having a website that shows step by step how each system of the body works would be a better hands on experience, or being able to get on The Internet and look up the most recent information on a country would be better than a 1980 encyclopedia. There are so many ways in which these students could benefit with technology that it isn't funny. I for one didn't get the chance till around high school to even really see how PowerPoint worked, and it was so much better to do a report with that than with pencil and paper, and believe it or not I WANTED TO DO IT! ha ha! I just hope as the years pass that we will be able to find a median in which the teachers and state can identify with and set up a better learning program for our students!

Not to mention, that there are three specific content standards that are to be covered for each grade level in order to incorporate technology. For the grade in which I teach; I should be including:

21C.S.PK-2.1 The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.

21C.S.PK-2.2 The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.


21C.S.PK-2.3 The student will exhibit leadership, ethical behavior, respect for others; accept responsibility for personal actions considering the impact on others; take the initiative to plan and execute tasks; and interact productively as a member of a group.

that way my students will be familiar with the programs and be able to actually function in our society!

Trying to fix my LINK!

Trying to make my Resume Link smaller!

My Resume

Hope this works...and that I am publishing everything correctly!

Just as I have worked on correcting this, it is a learning process. I am sure each and every student once taught could apply their links into papers, website, or even blogs. This could be done by following the content standard of:

21C.S.PK-2.1 The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.

My Resume

I have uploaded my resume on Google Doc. It can be found at the following link:

http://docs.google.com/View?id=dg2fff34_0f2vccsgg

Maybe this will help me get a full time job! Ha!

Being able to create an online document could be a great project for elementary students. They could publish their work for their whole family to view no matter where they are. They could do this by following the West Virginia Content Standards of:

21C.S.PK-2.1 The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.

I Did It!

Wow,
I just sat here and told my husband, "This is going to be interesting, I haven't done anything like this since Live Journal!" Not to mention, I did that in high school six years ago. Oh well, I guess I am off to a good start? I have completed the first couple assignments so far, but I do get really stressed out when it comes to computer classes. I am always afraid I will screw something up and then get points deducted. Anyways, I am teaching right for now in a substitute maternity leave position. I hope I can juggle all of this this semester! Wish me luck, and good luck to all my peers for a successful semester!

I think this would be a wonderful way for students to write however in school. There is a teacher at my school who has her third graders blogging each morning to a specific topic. This would go hand in hand with the West Virginia Content Standard of:

21C.S.PK-2.1 The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.

21C.S.PK-2.2 The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.