Blog #9

Here's the link to our video for ED331-creative huh?!

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=db32b12a17752c36ee10

Blog #8

I think chapter 7 is most effective in the section about distance learning, and the option for students to learn without being in the classroom. I think this could be the jumping off point for something HUGE! Education can be available to everyone and anyone....now we just have to get everyone computer access, and internet access. This, brings me to my next point about the internet. So many things to learn and so many things to take advantage of (research for example). I really liked this chapter!

Blog #7

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=a70ff2a57a5780dcbb89 Since my computer keeps shutting down when I try and upload this great video of the diet coke and mentos experiment....click on this link to check it out. Kids love this kind of stuff!

Blog #6

Check out this new pic on Creative Commons, where ever it is, I wanna go! Pretty cool!

Blog #5

In fourth grade, my teacher had us use a math program on the computer. The software was based on early American settlers and had the pony express, horse drawn carriage, etc...it would move throughout the town as we got answers correct. I thought it was a fun and new way to practice math skills. Although this type of software is anciet these days....it was fun when I was young!

ED331 Blog #4

In continuing my research with the LeapFrog software, I did an evaluation of it and found:

1. Not all sections needed prerequisites for students to use. They're broken up into age groups, starting from birth, to18 years!
2. There's FREE training for educators to learn to use in their classroom!
3. The software does not require upkeep, but you need to continue to buy products to keep up with the system.
4. You can either spend 5 minutes on a specific lesson, or 5 days teaching these things, great time options!
5. The graphics were colorful and easy to see, can be overwhelming for the little ones though...

Overall, I really like the LeapFrog products, they look very useful!