Podcasting

Well, I ended my Web 2.0 class with a bang. My wonderful husband, DJ Wiki Wacki really came through. He helped me create my podcast welcoming the Rock Springs Students back to school. The radio station was W3.224. I love the idea of podcasting. I did have a hard time getting it changed over from wave to mp3 because I actually added music to my podcast which saves a different way. Can't wait to use this in my classroom again.

I am going to try to add my podcast to this blog. We will definitely see how it goes.

Web 2.0 Learning-REFLECTION

I must say that the only lesson I have left to complete is the actual podcast. That is this weekends goal. I have loved taking this course. Personally, I would have liked to take it inclass as well as online. I am that kind of learner and have tons of questions. Having to report back-seeing the teacher-definitely would have lit a fire under me when getting behind in my lessons. I know this will all be very beneficial to my students and know that it is always a learning experience. Thanks Kathy for exposing us to all the technology. Can't wait to use this with my students.

Personal Learning Network (PLN)

Well, I have seen this work. Kathy's example with tweeting authors about readers theater scripts involved my focus class. I first thought it was strange that Kathy was so in with the authors but when it come down to it, they are very knowledgeable and willing to share what they have. Once we published our work on kathy's blog, it was awesome for the author to acknowledge my class and their efforts to make her readers theater script come alive through pitures and voice.

Video Sharing and Digital Storytelling

This seems to be a little over my head. I was unable to see Kathy's Veteran's Day Digital Storybook. I might have had a better idea of what to expect. I would never through this idea away but would definitely need some more help with this idea. I liked the idea of teachertube and using something on youtube or teachertube to teach a lesson.

Google Docs

I could definitely see how this would be very beneficial in my FOCUS classroom. In regard to 4th grade, it would be need to see the kids us this when writing their readers theater scripts, where it can be edited by classmates and teachers (Kathy and I). I also thought I could use Google Docs for when my 5th graders do Literature Circles. Different students can respond to the chosen discussion questions. Students would beable to add their responses to the Google Docs page. That way students would be able to be informed of others thoughts and be ready to discuss. I would be able to check to see if all students responded as well as dialogue with my students in the group.