1. What are the documented uses and benefits of this resource? 2. Post a link to at least on one article, essay, or web-based paper that provides classroom examples, best practices, or research about the use of this technology. Include a brief one-paragraph summary of the information contained in the article, essay, or web-based paper.
The main use and benefit from this resource is that it encourages students to become more motivated when writing. Writing is always a difficult subject for students because they struggle having to write a multi-paragraph essay on a topic they may not be interested in. This website allows for students to create their essay in story format by typing it into an "online book" and adding photos to make it more story-like. This allows for students to be more creative and turn writing into a fun and interesting subject. http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/home/887175-312/kids_tell_the_first_lady.html.csp -This article provides an example of a student creating a story for the First Lady of the United States. It explains how she created her story and why, and the effects it had.
Courtney
The documented uses for this technology, "Google Docs" is to allow for collaboration among students and teachers, easier creation for assessments, such as papers and presentations, and faster feedback from teachers to students or students to teachers. It is a great resource because it is quick and easy! It is not time consuming and you can use this technology at home if you have access to the internet.
http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/ This website provides internet users with a link to “Google Docs” http://docs.google.com/support/?hl=en This website provides internet users with information on how to use "Google Docs." On this website you can type in any question related to this tool and an answer will pop up on your screen. Also, this website contains a variety of articles that helps individuals use “Google Docs.” On this website, you can find helpful discussions in which Google members participate. The topics for these discussions range from "How do I Insert a Video into my Presentation" to "New mobile editing features are not working on IPhone or IPad." “Google Docs” is a great 21st technology tool because it integrates technology into lesson plans, enhances assessments and applications, and shows evidence of student products and performances.
Katie
http://web.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=6&hid=14&sid=534d493c-fa82-4574-a457-608adcba7722%40sessionmgr15 I found this article on the Walden Library. I sometimes think that flashcards are an old fashioned idea. However, it was nice to read that someone had done research to prove the validity of the use of flashcards and that using an electronic version are better. This article advocated for the items that the Flashcard Machine has. For example, students can add images and sound. Also, students can added sets already created and research other sets of flashcard created by others. This last step can help students with terms they may be having difficulty with.
Flashcard Machine is a 21st Century Technology because it gives students access to information from a various of resource all on one central website. It also takes an old fashioned idea and brings it into the 21st Century with the use of the internet and uploads audio and visual resources.
Marsha
The uses for Fact Monster are first and foremost a wonderful resource for student research. The site serves as an almanac, dictionary, and thesaurus in one easy to use place for students, teachers, and parents. In addition, one of its major benefits is a homework center which helps students with specific homework skills. It is a wonderful and beneficial site because it provides all the resources a student needs for research, presentations, or paper writing into one place. Its games and interactive activities also make this site fun, and we know how important it is to make learning fun!
This article from Education World provides ideas for using Fact Monster in the classroom. This article primarily focuses on a hunt activity component of Fact Monster. Each week, there are two new hunt activities that include five multiple choice questions on a specific theme. The purpose of these hunt activities are to help students develop research skills, build cultural literacy, practice test-taking skills, and learn to skim for information. This practice is especially important because these are the skills utilized in standardized testing. This article gives ideas on how to incorporate these hunts into your lesson plans. The ideas given are an independent computer learning center, use in your school’s technology center, and finally as a differentiated challenge for gifted students.
1. What are the documented uses and benefits of this resource?
2. Post a link to at least on one article, essay, or web-based paper that provides classroom examples, best practices, or research about the use of this technology. Include a brief one-paragraph summary of the information contained in the article, essay, or web-based paper.
The main use and benefit from this resource is that it encourages students to become more motivated when writing. Writing is always a difficult subject for students because they struggle having to write a multi-paragraph essay on a topic they may not be interested in. This website allows for students to create their essay in story format by typing it into an "online book" and adding photos to make it more story-like. This allows for students to be more creative and turn writing into a fun and interesting subject.
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/home/887175-312/kids_tell_the_first_lady.html.csp -This article provides an example of a student creating a story for the First Lady of the United States. It explains how she created her story and why, and the effects it had.
Courtney
The documented uses for this technology, "Google Docs" is to allow for collaboration among students and teachers, easier creation for assessments, such as papers and presentations, and faster feedback from teachers to students or students to teachers. It is a great resource because it is quick and easy! It is not time consuming and you can use this technology at home if you have access to the internet.
http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/ This website provides internet users with a link to “Google Docs”
http://docs.google.com/support/?hl=en This website provides internet users with information on how to use "Google Docs." On this website you can type in any question related to this tool and an answer will pop up on your screen. Also, this website contains a variety of articles that helps individuals use “Google Docs.” On this website, you can find helpful discussions in which Google members participate. The topics for these discussions range from "How do I Insert a Video into my Presentation" to "New mobile editing features are not working on IPhone or IPad." “Google Docs” is a great 21st technology tool because it integrates technology into lesson plans, enhances assessments and applications, and shows evidence of student products and performances.
Katie
http://web.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=6&hid=14&sid=534d493c-fa82-4574-a457-608adcba7722%40sessionmgr15
I found this article on the Walden Library. I sometimes think that flashcards are an old fashioned idea. However, it was nice to read that someone had done research to prove the validity of the use of flashcards and that using an electronic version are better. This article advocated for the items that the Flashcard Machine has. For example, students can add images and sound. Also, students can added sets already created and research other sets of flashcard created by others. This last step can help students with terms they may be having difficulty with.
Flashcard Machine is a 21st Century Technology because it gives students access to information from a various of resource all on one central website. It also takes an old fashioned idea and brings it into the 21st Century with the use of the internet and uploads audio and visual resources.
Marsha
The uses for Fact Monster are first and foremost a wonderful resource for student research. The site serves as an almanac, dictionary, and thesaurus in one easy to use place for students, teachers, and parents. In addition, one of its major benefits is a homework center which helps students with specific homework skills. It is a wonderful and beneficial site because it provides all the resources a student needs for research, presentations, or paper writing into one place. Its games and interactive activities also make this site fun, and we know how important it is to make learning fun!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/factmonster/ideas.shtml
This article from Education World provides ideas for using Fact Monster in the classroom. This article primarily focuses on a hunt activity component of Fact Monster. Each week, there are two new hunt activities that include five multiple choice questions on a specific theme. The purpose of these hunt activities are to help students develop research skills, build cultural literacy, practice test-taking skills, and learn to skim for information. This practice is especially important because these are the skills utilized in standardized testing. This article gives ideas on how to incorporate these hunts into your lesson plans. The ideas given are an independent computer learning center, use in your school’s technology center, and finally as a differentiated challenge for gifted students.
Jessica :)