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LCTE tech tools presentation
Valerie Burton presented on tools for integrating technology into lessons at the LCTE Fall Conference. She introduced Google Docs for collaboration and gathering information through forms. Weebly was presented for ePortfolios and websites. Wordle was shown for avatars, presentations, and assessments. Kidblog and Wordpress were recommended for blogs. Photopeach allows creating photomovies. Twitter is useful for updates. PBWorks creates online classrooms. Wallwisher gathers ideas. Demonstrations and explanations were provided for each tool. The goal was to help educators effectively incorporate new technologies into teaching and managing learning.
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- 1. LCTE Fall Conference October 19, 2012 Lafayette, Louisiana
- 2. I am, ValerieBurton, an AP Literature and English IV teacher from New Orleans, LA. I currently teach at West Jefferson High School. I look for any and all opportunities to integrate technology into my lessons.
- 3. Tools to help youand your students create, produce and publish
- 4. 1. Google Docsfor collaboration, Google Forms to gather information 2. Weebly.com for ePortfolios and easy websites 3. Wordle.net for avatars, presentations and prior knowledge assessment 4. Kidblog.org for student blogs 5. Wordpress.com for an assignment blog 6. Photopeach.com for photomovies 7. Twitter.com for updates 8. PBWorks.com to create on online classroom 9. Wallwisher.com to gather ideas and other online tools Tools that we will investigate
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- 6. Use Google Docs
- 7. Use Google Docsto create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, etc.
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- 9. Google Docs forcollaboration and to gather information – Peer Editing – assign students to writing groups and they share and revise each other’s work. – Forms – have students complete surveys for pre/postreading assignments – Tests – create multiple choice tests that can be graded by Flubaroo – Share information – share a document as a webpage
- 11. I used thisform to gather information about my students It is easy to create forms to get information about prior knowledge for upcoming projects, conduct surveys, exit or entrance tickets, quizzes, etc.
- 21. Tests are graded and studentsare given grades by email
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- 25. Weebly.com for ePortfoliosand easy websites – Class website – publish announcements, tips and reminders for parents and students – Class ePortfolio – collect assignments and artifacts to be showed off and shared. – Student ePortfolio - highlight classwork, community service activities, awards and recognitions.
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- 30. Wordles can beused as avatars, to preview new information or as assessments
- 34. http://kidblog.org/ A quick HowTo video
- 35. • to makeregular updates about assignments, events, and anything going on in class • To engage students in their learning and extend collaboration with classmates and even people all over the world
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- 50. Tweets allow youto • have 24/7 participation in 140 characters or less • network with others in a way that transcends the walls of our schools and neighborhoods • Here is a blogpost I created with Twitter resources
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- 54. PBworks is an easy-to-usefree web page that multiple people can edit, it’s based on wiki technology. WYSIWYG
- 55. Use PBworks to communicatewith Administrators, Faculty , Parents and Students
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- 64. Tools discussed today 1. Google Docs for collaboration, Google Forms to gather information 2. Weebly.com for ePortfolios and easy websites 3. Wordle.net for avatars, presentations and prior knowledge assessment 4. Kidblog.org for student blogs 5. Wordpress.com for an assignment blog 6. Photopeach.com for photomovies 7. Twitter.com for updates 8. PBWorks.com to create on online classroom 9. Wallwisher.com to gather ideas and other online tools
- 65. •Create ways togather information and results online •Create an online class to create and submit assignments •Use Twitter to inform parents and students •Use Twitter to develop a PLN •Use blogs to effectively manage teaching and learning •Incorporate new tools into their curriculum •Develop student and personal ePortfolios •Create PhotoMovie assignments to promote higher critical thinking •Create Google Forms and Docs to efficiently track information"
- 66. Did I accomplishmy objectives? If not, you can find me and my resources at … • Email: MsVRBurton@gmail.com • Personal eCard: http://about.me/VRBurton • PLN Blog: http://2blog2share2learn.edublogs.org/ • Presenter Site: http://msbisonline.weebly.com/ • Class Blog : http://msvrburton.edublogs.org/ • Twitter : @MsBisOnline • http://twitter.com/MsBisOnline