As, a web-enrichment activity, we were asked to analyze specific software review websites and compare the information they presented. The websites were:
- SREB EvaluTech http://www.evalutech.sreb.org/
- California Learning Resource Network http://www.clrn.org/home/
- SuperKids http://www.superkids.com
- Education World http://www.educationworld.com
The following questions were to be considered in comparing the above-mentioned sites:
- Which sites evaluate the largest number of titles?
- Which sites are most recently updated?
- Which sites include reviews submitted by site visitors?
- Which sites would you use to learn about software you were considering for your students?
When I tried visiting the SREB software review site, I was redirected to a "test page." Apparently, SREB has their software site either under construction or has deleted it entirely. This resulted in an apparent inablity to compare this site to any others. On its "About" section it did mention that they had software reviews that were submitted by media specialists and teachers. This was not confirmed due to the site being down.
The sites with the most impressive amount of software information and reviews were Education World and the California Learning Resource Network. SuperKids also had a large amount of different software. Software titles were divided into subjects and grade levels. Education World had the most current updates on software reviews, even highlighting "Gadgets of the Week" for teachers to research. Next was CLRN, with the most recent update in November, 2011. SuperKids had reviews submitted by site visitors or members, but each review had to follow a specific testing protocol to obtain the most helpful information for readers to apply. As previously mentioned, SREB supposedly had software reviewed by media specialists, teachers, and other education administration. CLRN had trained Californian educators with specific content knowledge to conduct reviews. Education World used teachers as well as technology coordinators to conduct reviews on products. The sites I would be most likely to use would be Education World and the California Learning Resource Network. Education world had enourmous amounts of resources on software systems including strategies for the software use in your classroom, reviews, and common/related software products. Also, with Edu World being the most up-to-date, it would be the the best route for choosing the "latest and greatest" professionally reccommended software to use in the classroom. CLRN would be my next choice, with its easy-to-navigate web page and clearly categorized sections.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Web 2.0 Resource Assignment
What a great assignment that I could actually implement in my classroom as soon as tomorrow!
Bubbl: My Web 2.0 Assignment stemmed from a unit on Figurative Language. I used "Personification" as my subtopic. The concept map explains the arrangement.
Glogster: A great tool to help students reinforce their skills on your subject's content, while learning important technology concepts like imbedding videos, pictures, links, and graphics. Take a look at my recent Glog on Personification:
- http://smoney45799.edu.glogster.com/personification/
Animoto: This is a great resource for student visual projects and presentations. Animoto is very user-friendly and teachers can easily assess for student mastery. Check out my first Animoto video on Personification here:
- http://animoto.com/play/22FOtHemvAvQ3v15GqWZXQ
Blabberize: Check out my (Southern-drawl) talking car explaining the personification definition:
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Blabberize #2: Mr. Potato Head explain how he starts as a potato and ends as a gentleman through personification:
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Blabberize #3: Thomas the Train asks students to explain how he is an example of Personification:
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Hope you enjoyed my Web 2.0 on Personification!
Happy blogging,
S. Garrett
Bubbl: My Web 2.0 Assignment stemmed from a unit on Figurative Language. I used "Personification" as my subtopic. The concept map explains the arrangement.
Glogster: A great tool to help students reinforce their skills on your subject's content, while learning important technology concepts like imbedding videos, pictures, links, and graphics. Take a look at my recent Glog on Personification:
- http://smoney45799.edu.glogster.com/personification/
Animoto: This is a great resource for student visual projects and presentations. Animoto is very user-friendly and teachers can easily assess for student mastery. Check out my first Animoto video on Personification here:
- http://animoto.com/play/22FOtHemvAvQ3v15GqWZXQ
Blabberize: Check out my (Southern-drawl) talking car explaining the personification definition:
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Blabberize #2: Mr. Potato Head explain how he starts as a potato and ends as a gentleman through personification:
Blabberize #3: Thomas the Train asks students to explain how he is an example of Personification:
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Hope you enjoyed my Web 2.0 on Personification!
Happy blogging,
S. Garrett
Monday, January 16, 2012
Pay Attention Video
What an amazing video on using Technology in the classroom! After watching, answer this question:
1. How could you apply some of the technology listed into your classroom?
2. What are your "legit" concerns about being able to use the technology( listed in the video) in your classroom?
3. What resources do you know of that are out there to help us educators better implement these types of technology?
CLICK TO WATCH: Pay Attention
1. How could you apply some of the technology listed into your classroom?
2. What are your "legit" concerns about being able to use the technology( listed in the video) in your classroom?
3. What resources do you know of that are out there to help us educators better implement these types of technology?
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
"Let Me Introduce Myself"
Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Samantha Garrett and I am from Headland, Alabama. I graduated from Troy University in Troy, Alabama in the spring of 2010 with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education. I accepted my first teaching position as a sixth grade teacher at Honeysuckle Middle School in Dothan, Alabama. I thoroughly enjoy my job and the people I get to work with on a daily basis. My students are wonderful and it is my mission to educate them not just academically, but emotionally and socially so they may be successful, compassionate, and involved citizens in our great nation.
I have too many personal interests to name (as seen from my profile), but my main values lie in my faith, family, and friends. I have been blessed with the most AMAZING husband I could ever ask for, loving and sound Mother and Father, and two one-of-a-kind sisters.
I entered the profession as an Educator not to make "the big bucks" but to be a person with the ability to have a profound positive impact on others. I have been overwhelmingly blessed with the wonderful people who have influenced my life, and I see no greater reward than to "Pay it Forward" and be that positive role model in my students' lives.
God Bless and ROLL TIDE!!!
I have too many personal interests to name (as seen from my profile), but my main values lie in my faith, family, and friends. I have been blessed with the most AMAZING husband I could ever ask for, loving and sound Mother and Father, and two one-of-a-kind sisters.
I entered the profession as an Educator not to make "the big bucks" but to be a person with the ability to have a profound positive impact on others. I have been overwhelmingly blessed with the wonderful people who have influenced my life, and I see no greater reward than to "Pay it Forward" and be that positive role model in my students' lives.
God Bless and ROLL TIDE!!!
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