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Quick Tricks and Clicks. Presented by: Linda Jarzyniecki Debbie Lawrence. Objectives for the Day. Tackle fears of using resources other than the TEXTBOOK (or at least be aware they are “out there”) Learn to make and use games to motivate students. Review Game with EGGSPERT.
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Quick Tricks and Clicks Presented by: Linda Jarzyniecki Debbie Lawrence
Objectives for the Day • Tackle fears of using resources other than the TEXTBOOK (or at least be aware they are “out there”) • Learn to make and use games to motivate students
Review Game with EGGSPERT • Supplies/Preparations for class • Power point presentation with various problems for review • LCD projector with computer • WRITE PAD or notebook computer screen • Eggspert or other buzzer system • Desks in groups
DON’T BE AFRAID TO TRY SOMETHING NEW WIKIS And Blogs Internet research
END OF PRESENTATION Questions, Comments, Additions Credits: Suzanne Culbreth Randall Fullington Felicia Myers Jeanne Simpson Charlotte Wilson Alabama Best Practice Ctr. Sites used: www.abpc.wikispaces.com www.skydeckcartoons.com www.rfullington.edublogs.com www.blogger.com www.lawrencemathfun.com www.alex.state.al.us
Internet Resources • Look on the internet to find new material to use in teaching math • Have students research specific topics on the internet Back
Definitions • Blog: A web log or journal. • Blogger: Someone who creates and maintains a blog. • Wiki: is a shortened form of wiki wiki which is from the native language of Hawaii where it is commonly used as an adjective to denote something "quick" or "fast"!
Why should I use blogging with my students? • Pedagogical Reasons • Seeing students as web “contributors” • Opening the doors of the classroom into the world • Developing responsible communication skills • Engagements • Promotes creativity, intuitive/reflective thinking • Provides tool for communication & interaction • Offers an authentic audience
Examples www.rfullington.edublogs.com Mrs. Jarzyniecki’s Blog www.lawrencemathfun.wikispaces.com
www.abpc.wikispaces.com • Information about blogs, wikis, and technology to use in the classroom
Examples of Educational Blogs: Elementary Kindergarten Vestavia Hills East Elementary, AL Wilson's WhiskersMiddle/High School Math Cedar Ridge Middle, AL 7 WestEnglish Mountain Brook High, AL Mrs. C's Sr BlogMath Oak Mountain High, AL GeoBlogMath Darren K, Canada APCal Blogging Resources: ABPC Educating the Digital GenerationAimee Smith / Brandi Caldwell AETC Real Teachers....Real Blogs...Real LifeBlogging Safety Lesson PlanBud the Teacher Safety WikiSheryl N-B @ Auburn Inservice Center 21st Century Learning (See Begin Blogging Now - How to take off "Next Blog") Back