Hi Everyone!
I literally just finished making a newsletter for my class's upcoming Christmas Party. I am so excited not only for the party but also because now I know how to make a good newsletter. I always thought they looked so good and now I know how to make a professional looking one. I used Microsoft Publisher, picked a template, formatted it with a color scheme and pictures and walla! I had a fantastic looking newsletter. These are easy to make and anyone with Publisher can use it. There are also other forms of documents that you can make for whatever you may need. If you have any questions or tips please let me know! Thanks,
Marie Miller
Here is my Newsletter
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Future Technology
Hi there!
I have been researching technologies of the future in education lately and I have found one that I think is very interesting. I was looking in the Horizon Report of 2011 which tells of technologies that are up and coming in the next five or so years. The game I found is used visually for kids with autism because they can have trouble with facial recognition. This game uses facial expressions and a touch screen in the form of a game to help kids with autism recognize faces and different facial expressions. This game could be used in the special education field for children with autism to help them in their everyday lives. This game format could potentially be used for kids in a different format. Such as identifying correct answers to math problems or grammar questions. The game is a space age looking format where you shoot laser looking things from a base at the correct moving object. You can select the level you want to play at and choose a version under time or not. So students can build up to the highest level as they improve their skills in the specific subject. All together this game looks like it would be easy to install and very handy for dynamic learning in the classroom. I pasted the link below so you can learn about and see an example of the game. Have a great day!
Marie Miller
Click here to view the game.
I have been researching technologies of the future in education lately and I have found one that I think is very interesting. I was looking in the Horizon Report of 2011 which tells of technologies that are up and coming in the next five or so years. The game I found is used visually for kids with autism because they can have trouble with facial recognition. This game uses facial expressions and a touch screen in the form of a game to help kids with autism recognize faces and different facial expressions. This game could be used in the special education field for children with autism to help them in their everyday lives. This game format could potentially be used for kids in a different format. Such as identifying correct answers to math problems or grammar questions. The game is a space age looking format where you shoot laser looking things from a base at the correct moving object. You can select the level you want to play at and choose a version under time or not. So students can build up to the highest level as they improve their skills in the specific subject. All together this game looks like it would be easy to install and very handy for dynamic learning in the classroom. I pasted the link below so you can learn about and see an example of the game. Have a great day!
Marie Miller
Click here to view the game.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Digital Poster
Parents and Students,
I just finished making an online poster on a website called "Glogster." This website is the latest thing in the world of technology and I found it to be a very useful tool that I will use and encourage my students to use in my future classes. The great thing about Glogster is that it is free, all you have to do is set up an account and then you can make an unlimited amount of Glogs for any subject. There are sample Glogs on the website and a step by step tutorial that demonstrates how to make a Glog as well. Glogster is not specifically an educational website for students or educators but nevertheless it can be used by everyone and anyone needing to make a fun and interactive online poster/presentation.
Glogster starts you off with a blank slate and many options to add graphics, text, wallpaper, images, video and other visual and audio aides for your Glog. On top of that it also lets you link, upload or grab pictures, videos, and audio clips from the internet to add. Glogster gives hundreds of options that come in various themes so that you can easily look through them and access what will suit your Glog the best. Glogs will be great in the classroom because they are easy to use and create, they are fun to make and offer another way of learning using technology. I think kids will really enjoy using them as a homework assignment or as a presentation in front of the class. Glogs will get students excited about learning and help me engage students in lessons I will teach using Glogs as well. Below is a link to the Glog I created on the digestive system. I also embedded my Glog so you can get a quick glance and have an idea of what Glogs look like. Please look at it and feel free to ask questions or give me some feedback. Sincerely,
Marie Miller
Click here to view it on the Glogster website
I just finished making an online poster on a website called "Glogster." This website is the latest thing in the world of technology and I found it to be a very useful tool that I will use and encourage my students to use in my future classes. The great thing about Glogster is that it is free, all you have to do is set up an account and then you can make an unlimited amount of Glogs for any subject. There are sample Glogs on the website and a step by step tutorial that demonstrates how to make a Glog as well. Glogster is not specifically an educational website for students or educators but nevertheless it can be used by everyone and anyone needing to make a fun and interactive online poster/presentation.
Glogster starts you off with a blank slate and many options to add graphics, text, wallpaper, images, video and other visual and audio aides for your Glog. On top of that it also lets you link, upload or grab pictures, videos, and audio clips from the internet to add. Glogster gives hundreds of options that come in various themes so that you can easily look through them and access what will suit your Glog the best. Glogs will be great in the classroom because they are easy to use and create, they are fun to make and offer another way of learning using technology. I think kids will really enjoy using them as a homework assignment or as a presentation in front of the class. Glogs will get students excited about learning and help me engage students in lessons I will teach using Glogs as well. Below is a link to the Glog I created on the digestive system. I also embedded my Glog so you can get a quick glance and have an idea of what Glogs look like. Please look at it and feel free to ask questions or give me some feedback. Sincerely,
Marie Miller
Click here to view it on the Glogster website
Saturday, November 19, 2011
You Tube Playlist
Students,
This post is just for you! Since we are starting our Civil Rights unit this coming week I decided to mix things up and create a Civil Rights video playlist on You Tube for you to watch. I did an introduction to give you an idea of what the videos are about and then added four other videos from You Tube. The first video is a summary of the Civil Rights era, the second video is a short biography on Martin Luther King Jr. , the third video is a biography of Rosa Parks and the fourth and final video is about the Little Rock Nine which you will learn about in the video. While you are watching these videos I want you to think about three things that you see or hear about segregation was like in the 1950's and 60's and compare those three things to the America we live in today. Write those things down and bring your answers to class so we can discuss them together and kick off our new unit. Use the link below to access the playlist. See you Monday!
Ms. Miller
This post is just for you! Since we are starting our Civil Rights unit this coming week I decided to mix things up and create a Civil Rights video playlist on You Tube for you to watch. I did an introduction to give you an idea of what the videos are about and then added four other videos from You Tube. The first video is a summary of the Civil Rights era, the second video is a short biography on Martin Luther King Jr. , the third video is a biography of Rosa Parks and the fourth and final video is about the Little Rock Nine which you will learn about in the video. While you are watching these videos I want you to think about three things that you see or hear about segregation was like in the 1950's and 60's and compare those three things to the America we live in today. Write those things down and bring your answers to class so we can discuss them together and kick off our new unit. Use the link below to access the playlist. See you Monday!
Ms. Miller
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Digital Citizenship Presentation With Prezi
Hi everyone,
I know it has been a while since I last wrote but I wanted to let you all know that I have recently learned how to use a Internet presentation tool called prezi to make display information in a new and fun way. The first prezi presentation I recently made is about academic dishonesty such as plagiarism, inappropriate use of Internet content, and academic cheating in general. Through this presentation students will learn what is and is not appropriate as far as being a good digital citizen. I gave the students a number of explanations, definitions and links so they can know my policies and what I expect of them throughout the year. I am excited to have learned how to use prezi because now students can be more engaged in learning about things that otherwise might not be as interesting. I will put the link to my prezi at the bottom of the page. Until next time,
Marie
http://prezi.com/your/
I know it has been a while since I last wrote but I wanted to let you all know that I have recently learned how to use a Internet presentation tool called prezi to make display information in a new and fun way. The first prezi presentation I recently made is about academic dishonesty such as plagiarism, inappropriate use of Internet content, and academic cheating in general. Through this presentation students will learn what is and is not appropriate as far as being a good digital citizen. I gave the students a number of explanations, definitions and links so they can know my policies and what I expect of them throughout the year. I am excited to have learned how to use prezi because now students can be more engaged in learning about things that otherwise might not be as interesting. I will put the link to my prezi at the bottom of the page. Until next time,
Marie
http://prezi.com/your/
Monday, October 24, 2011
Amazing Online Educational Resources
I just wanted to let you all know that on my google web page on the left side in my resources tab I have listed fifteen educational websites for students, teachers, and parents. I researched them all thoroughly and I think you will find that they are very useful resources for the classroom and at home. They provide wonderful academic support for students, professional templates, ideas, tools, and rubrics among other things for teachers, and give parents solid outlets for how to encourage and help their children learn at home. These websites are only a few of many that are out there. I myself was very unaware of all of the great tools that other teachers and organizations have put together to offer educators such a vast array of support. Look at these and let me know what you think! If you find other useful sites don't hesitate to contact me, I would love to look at them as well. Sincerely,
Marie
Below is the link to go directly to the resources page on my website.
https://sites.google.com/a/nnu.edu/mariestechpage/resources
Marie
Below is the link to go directly to the resources page on my website.
https://sites.google.com/a/nnu.edu/mariestechpage/resources
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Assistive Technology- Talking Calculators
To whom it may concern,I have been researching what is know as assistive technology (AT) for students in my classroom to be able to use to help them learn at a level that is accessible to them . AT is equipment that helps students with learning disabilities or impairments comprehend and clearly understand what they are learning. For instance if a student is blind, one form of AT for them might be something called text reading that reads a book out loud so the individual can hear it. AT simply aids a person in what they don't have the natural ability to do for themselves. It is my hope to invest in a few products of AT. Recently, one that has caught my eye is the talking calculator.
The talking calculator says out loud whatever button is pushed on the calculator and also says the final answer to the equation out loud as well. Hearing the number, symbol or answer audibly will help students be able to detect errors or miscalculations that they could be making that they would not have caught otherwise without hearing them. It can be easy to make errors for anyone when doing calculations or even transferring numbers from paper to the screen. Talking calculators would help students increase their skills, resulting in a more confidence for the student all around. Here is the URL from the AT website I found the talking calculators on. http://www.sc.edu/scatp/ld.htm#wpred. I am excited to see what happens with this and I will keep you posted. Sincerely,
Marie
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