Bell View Teacher Observations
As a faculty we were given the opportunity to observe another teacher at BellView . I was asked to present to 4 different groups of teachers. 11 total teacher observed me :) I was really nervous to be observed by my fantastic colleagues. The teachers at my school wanted to see how I integrate technology into my classroom.
Math 9:15-9:45 I was teaching bar graphs to my students.
We used poll everywhere to gather our data. My students are very flexible using different platforms in my class. We have a 1:1 with a mixture of devices. 2nd graders will gladly take any device.
I felt that Poll Everywhere gave my students a great opportunity to respond and see the graph instantly as responses were coming in. They then would create their own bar graph with the same data.
10:15-10:45 i-Pads as a whiteboard. The younger grades at Bell View received 5 iPads each. They wanted to see how I am using them. My students used the app SHOW ME! This app is wonderful. I use it in my class for students to teach me and for me to teach my students. I Love that it will record them as they go through the steps of solving problems.
A new tool that I have started integrating is infused learning. Can I just say that I love this!!! My students beg to do infuse learning. It is easy to create a test and the results are gathered and sent as a spreadsheet. The best part for me is that the data is in one place. I have really save a ton of time using technology!
The students love the drawing tool and really are engaged in vocabulary when they draw a picture . I feel that when my students are drawing I am able to ask Higher order thinking questions on each student.
Math 9:15-9:45 I was teaching bar graphs to my students.
We used poll everywhere to gather our data. My students are very flexible using different platforms in my class. We have a 1:1 with a mixture of devices. 2nd graders will gladly take any device.
I felt that Poll Everywhere gave my students a great opportunity to respond and see the graph instantly as responses were coming in. They then would create their own bar graph with the same data.
10:15-10:45 i-Pads as a whiteboard. The younger grades at Bell View received 5 iPads each. They wanted to see how I am using them. My students used the app SHOW ME! This app is wonderful. I use it in my class for students to teach me and for me to teach my students. I Love that it will record them as they go through the steps of solving problems.
A new tool that I have started integrating is infused learning. Can I just say that I love this!!! My students beg to do infuse learning. It is easy to create a test and the results are gathered and sent as a spreadsheet. The best part for me is that the data is in one place. I have really save a ton of time using technology!
The students love the drawing tool and really are engaged in vocabulary when they draw a picture . I feel that when my students are drawing I am able to ask Higher order thinking questions on each student.
Kid blog
At 11:00 the teachers wanted to see how I was using technology in writing. The first thing that my students do daily is answer their post on Kidblog. At the beginning of the year my students started out writing a quick write in a notebook daily. Now, my students are writing a response on KidBlog.
Students look forward to writing daily. I love that the students can respond to each others post.
Students look forward to writing daily. I love that the students can respond to each others post.
I had my class practicing math using Person SuccessNet.
My students watch the videos online and take tests on the computers.
My 2nd grade students have had their student logins memorized since the second week of school.
My students watch the videos online and take tests on the computers.
My 2nd grade students have had their student logins memorized since the second week of school.
Class DOJO
Classroom management is huge when you have 25 devices out a majority of the day.
I have been using Class DOJO for almost 2 full school years. I really like the motivation that it gives my students.
They recently added a timer. I have loved this tool .
Classroom management has been easy using this tool. After each time of using the devices I have 2 technology specialist who monitor and check to make sure all devices are accounted for. I Love that 2nd graders are so responsible. When you put motivation in their hands they do great things.
I have been using Class DOJO for almost 2 full school years. I really like the motivation that it gives my students.
They recently added a timer. I have loved this tool .
Classroom management has been easy using this tool. After each time of using the devices I have 2 technology specialist who monitor and check to make sure all devices are accounted for. I Love that 2nd graders are so responsible. When you put motivation in their hands they do great things.
Netbook training 2/8/2013
Today I will be presenting two 30 minute trainings on the M&A Netbooks. I participated in a pilot last year.I feel that I learned many great things from the Pain in Pilot. It was a huge learning experience for me. I am excited to share what worked and what didn't with my colleagues . When I teach I feel that I learn more.