Here is my 2nd blog. In this module I have learned many valuable ways to incorporate technology daily into my class. Many of the tools my fellow students suggested were wonderful. I really enjoyed the site http://www.freerice.com. This site would be great to develop vocabulary. But, I especially enjoyed learning about using video. I will use video to improve student learning. The site that I was impressed with was http:www.teachertube.com/. I know I will use more quality videos this year to engage my students in a more dynamic way. I want children to enjoy the learning process and by using videos, especially music videos, children will be more actively engaged in my classroom. Using current media is an efficient way to enhance learning and one that I will use to improve my instruction. From that site there were many types of videos. One fun video I found to instruct about core content will be useful to me in the future. The song is catchy and I think it will help my students remember key terms and underlying content.
I wanted to emphasize that the use of videos as an online resource will make a permanent change in the way I teach daily. I will use these videos to introduce topics, to focus on specific areas of a lesson, and as a culminating activity. Using this format will help students to learn more and remain more engaged. I will use videos on the smart board. I will use the videos as a daily morning independent routine to review material and also daily during centers. I could also use music video's to prepare for performances at PTO meetings and during RTI time. Finally, students can use this site during computer class. I have seen first hand how good quality video engages learners. It's too great a tool to pass up! The site that I am posting is http:www.teachertube.com. There were several great videos that I could use everyday! Water Cycle Video:
I have made changes from the first time that I posted this to add clarity.
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