Ending our blogs

Working with our blogs has been very helpful in opening my eyes to the different uses of the Web 2.o tools. I think making us blog was a great way to get all of us thinking about different uses that would work in our primary classrooms. It has been a fun experience.

Great Ideas for First Grade.

After reading through all the blogs on podcasting I am feeling very motivated to jump in and give it a try. I love the idea of making a powerpoint and having them narrate the slides. I also think having them write stories and recording them reading would be fun for the students and parents. I am going to give this some thought over spring break and then try something out in my class.

First Grade Podcasts

After learning to use Audacity in class this past week I can see a few uses for podcasts in first grade. My students love listening to themselves read. Audacity is user friendly enough to allow them to work on their own. They could record themselves reading a passage and play it back to critique themselves. They could do interview with each other to work on their oral communication skills. I think recording a Mother's day or Father's day message for mom or dad would work. WOW..many possibilities!

Podcasting in First Grade Oh My!

Ok, I read chapter 8 in Richardson's book but I can't figure out how I would introduce first graders to the making of a podcast. Or for that matter what would I use it for? I am at a complete loss. Any ideas out there?

Video Use in the Classroom

I have been using my flip video camera with my first graders when they are reading. I let them watch themselves and they judge if they are reading with emphasis and stopping at punctuation. They are great at critiquing their own work. I also have used it to help them with presentations. They try and improve their delivery after seeing themselves. They also think it is fun!!!

Reading Response and Wikis

I decided to try to use a wiki with something already established in my classroom. We have a take home reading program where students take home a different book every week, In the past they have done a written book report and picture. I was going to try and have them write their book report on a wiki to share with other students. I am going to try and get it set up. Wish me luck!

Trouble in First Grade Paradise

I tried to post some student videos on a wiki this week and I failed!!! I have to use Blackboard and I could not figure it out. :) I called our tech person and he could not figure it out either. UAGHHHHH....I will be successful..I have sent an email to our special ed tech person hoping she can guide me through the process. Should it be this difficult????