CEP 800
Chronological from beginning of the semester
Audio Production
My technology certificate is complete, and now I begin the journey toward my Masters. The first class I am taking this summer is CEP 800 and then I will have CEP 822.
On this blog, I will display assignments, projects, and reflections as I continue through this program. The first assignment we have is for an audio production. I completed this assignment by interviewing upper elementary students about locations and attractions within the United States. The student in this audio file was asked verbal questions as well as hoping that he could point to the location on a map of the US as well. The audio portion is included in this file, and I have given some description as to the success of their ability to locate the sites on a map.
On this blog, I will display assignments, projects, and reflections as I continue through this program. The first assignment we have is for an audio production. I completed this assignment by interviewing upper elementary students about locations and attractions within the United States. The student in this audio file was asked verbal questions as well as hoping that he could point to the location on a map of the US as well. The audio portion is included in this file, and I have given some description as to the success of their ability to locate the sites on a map.
Digital Storytelling
When looking back on my first year of teaching, the most important story I wanted to tell was about traveling across the United States with my students. Without a great curriculum to use, I taught my 4th graders by linking readings within a state, and within a region. We read a novel to tie our travels in and put events into history. Through a variety of texts and internet resources, my students grew their understanding of the US.
Listen to our story through this video or go to Youtube
Listen to our story through this video or go to Youtube
Lesson Plan
During Module 5, we reviewed a lot about technology and the effect it has on our teaching and on our students as learners. This week we were asked to create a lesson plan adhering to the TPACK model and really think about evaluating the technology we were planning to use.
My lesson for 4th Grade Readers on
Notable African Americans through History
asks my students to read biographies, and identify facts and main ideas to summarize that individual. They are then expected to add an entry for that person on our class timeline at Timetoast. This entry should include the lifespan of the person, the summary of their life, and a picture if the student is able.
My lesson for 4th Grade Readers on
Notable African Americans through History
asks my students to read biographies, and identify facts and main ideas to summarize that individual. They are then expected to add an entry for that person on our class timeline at Timetoast. This entry should include the lifespan of the person, the summary of their life, and a picture if the student is able.
Reflection
This course has really helped me to think about student learning, and what I need to do as a teacher to help as much as possible. It is not enough to use technology simply for the sake of using it, but rather we need to consider how it is helping the students and what benefits does it bring. In my lesson, I included technology to be able to reach a variety of learners in my classroom. I was still teaching, technology had not replaced me, but it aided my students in ways that I could not. Overall, the lesson was successful and my students really enjoyed the learning. Moving toward Common Core standards, students are required to write and distribute their writing. Technology allows for the best distribution imaginable. Please view my lesson reflection, and our class timetoast at the following links:
Lesson Plan Reflection
Timetoast African Americans throughout History
Lesson Plan Reflection
Timetoast African Americans throughout History