Although the past couple of days seemed a bit intense, I'm glad to been given the opportunity to create a unit activity using Engrade. My unit was on the Five Themes of Geography and the internet was my main source of gathering activities to introduce and carry out the lesson with my student. Some activities that I included were a webquest, exploration using google earth, a video review, and creating a futuristic city. Although I experienced some challenges such as students being able to view some assignments, the tutorials and help option really helped. Creating this CMS unit gave me an insight of the experience that other teachers go through while building an online course, creating assignments, and managing the system. I can really see the capabilities of high school courses being offered online in the near future. After completing the unit, I was so excited about what I created that I shared it with some of my colleagues who are very curious and have plans to create a unit online as well.
I also enjoyed learning about the different technology tools. I'm excited to use these tools with my students because I find it to be very engaging and also encourages tech. literacy in the classroom. I'm grateful that I am also able to read about other technology tools from my classmates. To view my personal technology blog, click on this link:
http://jvelascotechblog.blogspot.com/
Great technology blog, Joshlyn. You are really resourceful.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ryann--you are really resourceful. It is obvious how much effort you put into your assignments. You're colleagues at JFK are lucky to have you as a team member.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the two comments above, you are very resourceful. I have never used Google Earth before even though I am a 7th/8th grade science teacher. I'm glad it is one of the tools we are going to explore. I have no excuse now.
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