BP15_20091204_Web2.0Tool#2

This is a google form. It can be found under your Google docs pull down window as a form. It is on your Gmail or Google page. This form has many uses. The latest impressive function is the ability to create and score tests. Here is a example and how to.What To Do

1. Enter Their Last Name/First Name in the Form on the Right
2. Grade the Paper
I read through the paper and type detailed comments in the margins, bold & underline awkward words, phrases etc. As I read, I can grade the student using the form on the right.
3. Click Submit
Once you’re done grading the paper and you’ve checked all of your boxes, submit the form.
4. Grab Grades from Spreadsheet
Something I didn’t mention about the setup is that you should open the spreadsheet the form dumps data into in another tab. Keep that open throughout the grading process. When you submit a form for a student, click over to the spreadsheet. Grab student’s numerical grade and type it into a comment box at the end of the student’s paper.
(NOTE: The first time you click over, you’ll have to insert a column and program that column to calculate the student’s full grade. I set mine up to the left of the student name column.)
5. Rinse and Repeat
Open the next student paper. It should be sized just right. Click back to the tab in Firefox with the form. Refresh to start a new form. You’ll notice that I have a bookmark button for the form in the top left. It makes quick work of opening a new form. This was created by http://www.andrewcullison.com/2009/10/grade-student-papers-using-google-forms/. I am excited about this new resource and I will try it after the Christmas break.

BP14_20091203_PeerReview#3

This entry is a review of my classmate Ms. Berry on the resourse classtool.net. It is a vocabulary game testing site.

BP11_20091202_PeerReview#1

This is a peer review of my classmate Carolyn Chew. It is a game that teaches real life skills and how to be responsible with you actions.

BP13_20091203_Web2.0-No6

This tool is called WOOPID. It is very similar to the lynda accounts that we have for training. What I really like about this site is the interface. It is easy to navigate through and find what you want.

The new features allow for you to see a small video instead of just words like as in the lynda.com tutorials. The topics are also more inviting. They have a take a step back button if you need to review it again or you can Move Forward when you are ready to go on.

There are two ways to get the training video you desire. You can search for the subject or title that you want in the search bar or you can use the library that is on the top tab.

Another feature that is embedded into the video's are the use of actual site navigation and music. The process seems to be fun and easy do to the additional features.

One of the most enticing features is the fact that it is free and available at my school. My students were able to watch the new itunes version 9 to see what the new features are. I will introduce it to the staff at my first opportunity because they will be able to chose the tool of choice and do it at their own pace. Maybe as learners they will be able to model the style to create something different in their classrooms.

BP12_20091203_OneMinuteVIdeo#2

This one minute video is a plea to my administrators to allow the teachers to use the Google and iGoogle site inside of the firewalls of the school. It gives an example of how I use if for my daily activities. I am hoping this will incite some kind of reaction so that we can open up this new resource.

BP10_20091202_Web2.0-No.2

http://mytest.vocabtest.com/create_matching_test.php

This Web 2.0 tool is a test maker. It was very easy to use and I like the interface as well. The description of the assignment to to use definitions. I like it because the students can learn vocabulary and be tested using the academic language that you use in your class.

The following video is a capture of the information need to get your own account. The only thing that is necessary is a working email address. After you put in the definitions to the predetermined amount of questions, an email is sent to your address. (see below).


The link takes you directly to the test. I really like the immediate feedback and the interface of the test. below is a video demonstrating what the final product looks like. Also, the link is made available in two different ways. You can send a person directly or they can input the information by the title of your quiz.

BP09_20091202_Web2.0Post 1

Wordia is an excellent Web 2.0 tool for my class. It is a visual dictionary and the beauty of it is that it ia new and still needs help with populating the videos. I plan to try to submit some of the visual media that my students create to enhance the site in general. One of the cool features of the Wordia is its sections: etymology and tweetymologies. Below is a quick example of what the application looks like and what the possibilities are for my class.

My class is going to be responsible for doing the work necessary to get the information to liscense and show their video entries. The objective is to teach the students to search a site, get specific information, follow a plan of action, and finally to create a final product.

I will be responsible for editing and reviewing the video's prior to submission as well as making sure that the video's are of great quality and ready for final presentation mode.

Another objective for the students is to make sure the videos are clear, creative, good representations of the definitions, and they must use only words from the standard dictionary or glossary from their text.

I will teach them how to obtain the rights to copy definitions, and other publishers information prior to submission along with getting the information so that other must ask for permission to use their matrials.

The actual actual site is: http://www.wordia.com/. It is very user friendly, the interface is easy and inviting and most of all it is a tool that is needed by all.

BP08_20091202_OneMinuteMessage

This is a videomercial to the administration of my district to unblock igoogle to the students and the teachers. Please leave any comments on how I can make it better so that I can present it to the administration.

BP07_20091202_FlickerLessonPlan

This blog is an idea that I had for the students to complete a Physical science unit using the Flickr application. The website posted above was where I got was able to put my idea into action. Here is the template that I got from flicker.

Level Ii Lesson Plan Template

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My idea is to allow each student to make a lesson plan with a given topic from the Physical Science Unit. It would be the students responsibility to complete the lesson plan using at least 3 web 2.0 resources. Also, I would be a resource for the content. I am going to try to implement this for the second semester in my 8th grade Physical Science class.

I am hoping to gain great insight into how the students would like to see teaching done and lean from their vision of what a great lesson would encompass.

BP05_20091202_SocialBookmarking

Hello all, this is my delicious account url. My username is ebths.

http://delicious.com/ebths

BP06_20091202_AntiTeaching

I am exhausted by both the truth and the lies people tell when they try to facilitate change. It is without any reservation that I agree with ideas presented in the the article, Anti-Teaching/Confronting the Crisis of Significance, written by Michael Wesch. I work in a district that says we need to start to close the achievement gap and we will make a start by implementing change. The change is supposed to include integrating technology into every classroom. The picture is a sample of the last posting for the district regarding technology training for teachers. HA, HA, I say. I need so help interpreting how we "the teachers" are



supposed to update their own technology skills and learn innovative ways to engage their students with technology.

This is last posting that was made available to the teachers three years ago. The technology that existed then is now where? No training or technology has been provided to the teachers of this program. I was fortunate enough to attend. The same teachers are the ones in my school who complain about having to use and open district email.

I am sympathetic of the amount of boredom students of this technology era have to be faced with for six hours out of each day. As Wesch points out, in his expedited time theory, students have changed and teacher must address the needs that resulted from this change.

As a learner and teacher, I am excited with the potential of learning the new technology that is available. As you feed me, I feed my students. I can?t close my doors. Students flock to me all day. I?m arrogant enough to believe it is me, but the truth is I am implement all of the resources from Garner theories of Multiple Intelligence, Brain based learning and especially articles like the 7 things you should know about PLE?s. My class has kind of morphed into a PLE and it is shaping itself. I am fortunate to be in the same situation as the teacher in Wesch's article. It is fun being excited about the unknown and awaiting a brilliant finish. Again, I am a learner and facilitator at the same time. I give what feeds the students, not what I was previously taught.

Integrating technology and its resources works for the 120 students that I touch daily. Technology itself is not enough, it is the attitude of change, creative, critical thinking that must facilitate the technology. Our teacher have the technology, but the fear of student interest driving the class intimidates and stagnates our teachers. If I could pilot a program, each teacher would have to pair with two students to create the years curriclum. I would love to participate in one of the sessions. One requirement would be integration of at least 3 Web 2.0 tools, and 3 online textbooks for content. Other things of course but what could the three create? A new world as suggested by Wesch. My biggest research findings for this blog come from my own experience. So I will reference myself and my students that are" having the time of their lives". This is a direct quote.