My virtual field trip is all about recycling. I included links to videos for he kids to learn some of the basic facts about why and how to recycle. I also included videos giving the kids an idea of what happens at their local recycling plant. I also included a fun game for them to play, to get them better acquainted with recycling.
http://triptotherecyclingbin.wikispaces.com/
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Scrumblr
In my classroom I would use the tool scrumblr for my students to be more informed of the activities and events happening during the duration of the school year. My students would be able to access scrumblr to see if there are any new assignments or activities posted. Scrumblr is simple and easy to use and gets a simple message across of what the students should be aware of. I would have a note for each subject, and then a note for social events or any other reminders as well.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Seating Chart
The benefit of using paint to creative a seating chart is that it is simple to use and offers a lot of creative adjustable tools. Using paint made it more difficult for me to make the seats look organized and aligned.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Technology For My Classroom!
It is so important today for children to become familiar with technology at an early age. Technology allows children to expand their learning experience from the classroom to the rest of the world. I believe the most practical yet beneficial computer for my classroom would be HP - TouchSmart All-In-One Computer / Intel® Core™ i5 Processor / 23" Display / 6GB Memory / 1TB Hard Drive. This computer offers several easy to use tools for children to learn through. Seeing as though young children will be the primary users of this device, I feel as though a desktop would be the most practical option over a laptop computer, with less risk of is being ruined. One of my favorite things in elementary was having a pen pal from another country. With this computer students can not only communicate with children across the world through e-mail, they can also video chat them using the build in camera and microphone. The classroom tends to carry a lot of germs with children, and a mouse seems like a dangerous collector, with the option of a touch screen monitor, it cuts down on a lot of hand to hand contact. This computer can also double as a television with it’s built in HDTV tuner. Children will never become frustrated with this computers high speed, and large memory space giving them the freedom to do and save as many things as they would like. A common trait among young children is disorganization. With the use of a USB flashdrive, each student can individually save their work on a simple electronic stick, then plug it back into the computer and all of their work be neatly organized in an electronic folder. The USB flashdrive can also be taken home and used on most computers, giving parents the freedom to view their children work. For each student to have their own personal USB flashdrive with 4GB it would roughly cost $75.00. The price of this computer being $1,249.99 is a bit costly, however well worth the investment, and will ensure dependability and the capability to be used for a long period of time.
Pictures are such an important part of socializing in today’s world. It is important for children to know how to use and take pictures. Having a classroom digital camera would offer an outlet for creativity and un that children will love and learn from. I would like to purchase the Canon - PowerShot 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera for my classroom. This camera is very simple to understand and use for young children. This camera offers great quality pictures, and also offers the option to record film, which I know children would have a blast with. The camera can be easily hooked up to the computer through a simple cord which allows you to view and edit your pictures though the camera’s or computer’s editing software. The camera is at a low price of $109.00, and with the purchase of a memory stick with the capability of holding several pictures and videos the total would be around $150.00.
With all of these devices children are going to want a way to print and show their work to others which calls for a printer. I have chosen the Canon - PIXMA MX870 Wireless All-in-One Printer. This printer has the capabilities to print and scan pictures and papers with high quality. It is especially easy to use for children and an easy way to turn anything into a digital file. The printer compliments the computer and camera perfectly and is well worth the price of $149.00. Each of these devises serves an important role in the learning process while expanding the children’s knowledge of technology at the same time. All together the cost of these projects would be around $1623.99.
Pictures are such an important part of socializing in today’s world. It is important for children to know how to use and take pictures. Having a classroom digital camera would offer an outlet for creativity and un that children will love and learn from. I would like to purchase the Canon - PowerShot 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera for my classroom. This camera is very simple to understand and use for young children. This camera offers great quality pictures, and also offers the option to record film, which I know children would have a blast with. The camera can be easily hooked up to the computer through a simple cord which allows you to view and edit your pictures though the camera’s or computer’s editing software. The camera is at a low price of $109.00, and with the purchase of a memory stick with the capability of holding several pictures and videos the total would be around $150.00.
With all of these devices children are going to want a way to print and show their work to others which calls for a printer. I have chosen the Canon - PIXMA MX870 Wireless All-in-One Printer. This printer has the capabilities to print and scan pictures and papers with high quality. It is especially easy to use for children and an easy way to turn anything into a digital file. The printer compliments the computer and camera perfectly and is well worth the price of $149.00. Each of these devises serves an important role in the learning process while expanding the children’s knowledge of technology at the same time. All together the cost of these projects would be around $1623.99.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Objective
Students should be able to select the appropriate shovel to be able to plant a flower at 50% accuracy
Monday, February 14, 2011
Assignment 3
Kelly Malone
My results for the cognitive style inventory test:
Intuitive/emotional-
Intuitive persons prefer to receive data from the unconscious, or seeing relationships via insights, they mentally live in the Future, Uses imagination and creates/invents new possibilities automatically, their memory recall emphasizes patterns, contexts, and connections and is comfortable with ambiguous, fuzzy data and with guessing its meaning. Feeling (Emotional) uses 'more or less, better-worse' evaluations. The feeling side of our brain forms conclusions in an attached and somewhat global manner, based on likes/dislikes, impact on others, and human and aesthetic values. It is our subjective/emotional nature.
My results for the learning style inventory test:
Auditory learner-
If you are an auditory learner, you may wish to use tapes. Tape lectures to help you fill in the gaps in your notes. But do listen and take notes, reviewing notes frequently. Sit in the lecture hall or classroom where you can hear well. After you have read something, summarize it and recite it aloud.
I believe the results of the two tests to be very accurate. I always work towards a goal in the future, or always have a picture of the future whether it be next week or ten years from now, I always have an idea of where I am headed. In teaching I believe this outlook would be very helpful for setting goals as to where I would like my students to be, and know through their learning experience. I am very good at thinking in alternative ways, and finding ways for things to make sense. Having the personality trait of being emotional, I find it easy to tap into others feelings, which will be very useful when working with students. I will have the ability to sense when a student is not getting a particular problem, and be able to find a creative, and alternative way for them to think about, and understand it.
It was very interesting to see me results came out as an auditory learner. I have always considered myself to be more visual that auditory, but after reading the definition and characteristics of an auditory learner, I found myself being able to completely relating. I find that when I listen to a story, or a lecture the material sticks more than when I am simply reading it. I find it hard for my mind to not wander when reading a large amount of text. This prompted the idea that I should begin taping lectures, as a study tool. I also am going to begin to read over my notes several times, and maybe real them out loud in hopes I will understand them better. When teaching I will be sure to acknowledge the fact that each student learns differently. I will always do my best to cater to both visual and auditory learners.
URL for the cognitive style inventory test: http://tests.infoartperu.com/en/test_cognitivestyles.htm
URL for the learning style inventory test:
http://www.personal.psu.edu/bxb11/LSI/LSI.htm
My results for the cognitive style inventory test:
Intuitive/emotional-
Intuitive persons prefer to receive data from the unconscious, or seeing relationships via insights, they mentally live in the Future, Uses imagination and creates/invents new possibilities automatically, their memory recall emphasizes patterns, contexts, and connections and is comfortable with ambiguous, fuzzy data and with guessing its meaning. Feeling (Emotional) uses 'more or less, better-worse' evaluations. The feeling side of our brain forms conclusions in an attached and somewhat global manner, based on likes/dislikes, impact on others, and human and aesthetic values. It is our subjective/emotional nature.
My results for the learning style inventory test:
Auditory learner-
If you are an auditory learner, you may wish to use tapes. Tape lectures to help you fill in the gaps in your notes. But do listen and take notes, reviewing notes frequently. Sit in the lecture hall or classroom where you can hear well. After you have read something, summarize it and recite it aloud.
I believe the results of the two tests to be very accurate. I always work towards a goal in the future, or always have a picture of the future whether it be next week or ten years from now, I always have an idea of where I am headed. In teaching I believe this outlook would be very helpful for setting goals as to where I would like my students to be, and know through their learning experience. I am very good at thinking in alternative ways, and finding ways for things to make sense. Having the personality trait of being emotional, I find it easy to tap into others feelings, which will be very useful when working with students. I will have the ability to sense when a student is not getting a particular problem, and be able to find a creative, and alternative way for them to think about, and understand it.
It was very interesting to see me results came out as an auditory learner. I have always considered myself to be more visual that auditory, but after reading the definition and characteristics of an auditory learner, I found myself being able to completely relating. I find that when I listen to a story, or a lecture the material sticks more than when I am simply reading it. I find it hard for my mind to not wander when reading a large amount of text. This prompted the idea that I should begin taping lectures, as a study tool. I also am going to begin to read over my notes several times, and maybe real them out loud in hopes I will understand them better. When teaching I will be sure to acknowledge the fact that each student learns differently. I will always do my best to cater to both visual and auditory learners.
URL for the cognitive style inventory test: http://tests.infoartperu.com/en/test_cognitivestyles.htm
URL for the learning style inventory test:
http://www.personal.psu.edu/bxb11/LSI/LSI.htm
Thursday, February 10, 2011
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