tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599379116954886742.post2964984335554458422..comments2014-08-20T15:36:05.719-04:00Comments on Integrating Technology in the Classroom: Monitoring My GAME Plan (app 4)Marcella Lessardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11981598028684357417noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599379116954886742.post-39470425075812388322010-10-03T19:02:45.671-04:002010-10-03T19:02:45.671-04:00Wow! Marcella, you are doing a great job. Almost ...Wow! Marcella, you are doing a great job. Almost wish I hadn't read your post first because you are much further along in reaching your goals than I am. <br /><br />Being a technology teacher has to be a huge asset in working toward your goals in the classroom. Your content IS technology so you don't have to worry about "trying to fit a square technology tool into a round content hole" (Laureate, 2010). <br /><br />Also, I like what you said about using the tutorials for voicethread. Tutorials are an excellent way to "scafford the student's learning activities so that they are able to complete their tasks as autonomously as possible" (Cennamo, Ross, & Ertmer, 2009, pg. 96). <br /><br />You are in great shape to make your GAME plan come to fruition. <br /><br />References<br /><br />Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach. Mason, OH: Cengage Learning. <br /><br />Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2010). Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas [DVD]. Baltimore, MD: Author.Kim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890596621216158001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599379116954886742.post-37639023305212331582010-10-02T17:06:15.706-04:002010-10-02T17:06:15.706-04:00Marcella,
One thing that may help you in managing...Marcella,<br /><br />One thing that may help you in managing your wiki project is to develop a rubric for your students to go by when creating their posts. Additionally, students could print their posts each time and attach it to the rubric before turning it into you. This would help you keep track of who posted what and whether or not their posting is satisfactory. If your students have email you could even have them submit their post with the rubric attached through email. This helps you stay organized and cuts down on wasted paper. I admire your ambitions with the Voicethreads as well. Keep up the good work!<br /><br />AllisonAllison Ramseyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04481580273033203084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599379116954886742.post-86058249495036036832010-10-02T09:44:58.303-04:002010-10-02T09:44:58.303-04:00Marcella,
One thing that will increase engagement...Marcella,<br /><br />One thing that will increase engagement with your wiki is getting another class involved, as you seem to be trying to do. I think the students would be interested if they knew they were collaborating with other students they didn't even know. They would also be more grammar and writing conscious if they knew so many other people would be looking at their work. Can I ask why you decided to use a wiki instead of a blog? <br /><br />AllisonAllison Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06598296237868681136noreply@blogger.com