My GAME plan (and personal life) have been on hold for the week...virus on home computer, 21st Century Academy started. I did get a Flip Camera and 6 iTouches for my classroom...so not all bad.
With that said, my post is late since I've had a virus. Sorry!
My new iTouches have made me think even more about the use of VFT in my classroom. I am excited because students will be able to have time to go back and explore at their own pace on the iTouches. This will take place during center time. I have still not found a VFT suitable for first graders on the subject of American symbols. I am very flustered and am thinking about scraping the whole VFT idea all together. I may search for an online video or podcast instead to support my content. These can still be utilized with the iTouches.
As far as my goal in PD, I am pretty sure I had a crash course this week in everything technology for the classroom. Fun stuff but very overwhelming...in a good way. My problem is I want to implement everything, but time is my enemy. Anyone know how to add hours to your day?
Check out my new class website I made in class:
I would love to hear your thoughts on the ease of navigating and the worth of content. Thanks!
I feel your pain! I have had so much going on this past week that my post was late as well. But the news on you receiving that new technology is great. Our school has some flip cameras but I haven't had a chance to use it yet and it is on my list of things to do. Like you said there is never enough time.
ReplyDeleteI looked at your class website, it is really cute! A class website is another thing on my list of things to do.
Kim,
ReplyDeleteVery nice webpage!
I love your website!! I have one that I use, but it is not near as cute! One of the things that I have on my website is websites they can use at home as well, such as games and activities. I tried to find things that they would find fun, that way they can do them at home. They turned out to really like a lot of them! Good luck...I understand about the time thing!
ReplyDeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that you had such a rough week! On a positive note... your website is GREAT. It was very warm, welcoming and easy to maneuver!
I too had problems finding applicable VFT. They seem to be so beneficial, but so hard to find.
I am very interested in finding out how your students react to the iTouches. Do you have any ideas as to how you will be implementing them?
Kim,
ReplyDeleteFirst, I think you did a REALLY good job on yur class website... easy to navigate, lots of information and pictures, and enjoyable to browse through. I would love to use a class website this year myself... just having a hard time getting started. Been a tough couple of weeks here too...SUMMER is supposed to be LESS stressful for us, isn't it????
Judy