I have one daughter, Shaneva, who is eight. I have been her cheerleader coach at Municipal Park for the past four years. I teach the cheerleaders basic movement, routines, and safety tips. I also volunteer at Griggs Elementary as a math tutor for the third grade. I am a junior at the University of South Alabama. Once I enter the work force I plan to integrate technology in my classroom.
How to use Blogging in the Classroom
I will use blogging in the classroom as communication tool between school and home. I will post weekly assignment. This also allow students to post any questions, comments, and concerns they may have. This is also a great tool for student to stay connected with each other while out on holiday breaks or during projects.
New Media
I feel that one of the best aspects of new media is that it gives us a chance to get to know about other people and their culture. The new media such as Twitter, Skype, and Facebook offer was to communicate with anyone around the world. I will teach my student how to network by using a PLN. Because I am teaching elementary it will be a PLN within the school. I think that students that network on projects have better learning experience compared to a student that listen to lectures. Networking teaches student how to find reliable sources and it also gives them the opportunity to network with other students, and people around the world.
I have found Google to be very beneficial in my teaching career. Google is great for collaboration because it keep a record that can not be erase. Documents and presentations are available online to anyone you want to see them. You do not an application because it is a free online resource.
Podcasts
Langwitches I am going to use the langwitches blog as my resource for my podcast.There is a wonder, easy to read, article about digital storytelling. Just as the description says, "This guide was written especially for educators, who want to teach 21st century skills, such as collaborating, communicating, and connecting, through digital storytelling." The Langwitches portfolio has great links that can give you ideas on how to keep learning fun for elementary students. Please click Blogging in the Classroom to listen to my group podcast.
