I love this video. I think it wraps all of my thoughts and ideas into a short, digital, summary. My hope is that our school can continue to move forward with technology equipment and professional development. I have already approached the admin a few times about this issue. They are well aware of it and are on our side. Hopefully the board can budget this into our new site.
I like this video because it shows you how simple this can be. Texting is just one basic way that we can use technology in our classrooms and engage our students. I would say that 95% of my eighth grade students had a cell phone.
I am definitely looking forward to doing some sort of wiki or blog with them this year. Hopefully if it goes well in 8th grade, I can move it into my 7th and 6th grade classes as well. I think once the admin and my curriculum advisor sees the potential and the excitement the kids will have, it will not be a battle.
Dee,
ReplyDeleteHaving administration on yuor side is half the battle! That is wonderful!
Great vidoeo, nice closing/summation indeed!
Your wiki (class project) is great! If you start off small and manageable for yourself, the students are going to love it just as much, if not more. Grade 8 is a great group to start with, it will be new and fresh, and they will love the challenge, especially if you are one of the first teachers using it. Good Luck!