Hello again everyone,
Thank you to all of you who
emailed saying you appreciate the specific Educational Technology
info. I promise to treat the “Everyone” email with the reverence it
deserves. Here’s more of what I’ve heard about how we use technology here
at NWS while attending meetings, chatting with you and seeing your teaching
practices.
What’s working…
·
Francoise is using a private blog to help
connect NWS French students with students from Lycée Emmanuel Mounier in
Angers, France. Students are currently posting introductions online
in the language they’re learning and building connections as part of their
exchange.
·
Tina is using http://vocaroo.com/
in her classes, it allows you to record yourself and then email that audio file
to anyone.
·
Quite a few of you are using your SWIFT teacher
pages to hold online discussions. Cal has a great practice of reminding
students to only post their first names (since the site is public), and also
recommends that instructors set the discussions settings to ensure they receive
and approve all posts (since anyone can post on these discussion forums).
Another option for a more robust discussion board is http://piazza.com - it has a social media
feel to it and has more functionality that the SWIFT teacher page feature.
Wonderings…
- A few people asked what
a Wacom tablet is... we have 3 in the AV closet and I apologize for not
being more clear. A Wacom tablet and pen allow you to draw and
sketch directly into a computer, the digitized image can be further
altered using programs like Photoshop.
- Parents have been asking
more about how to manage tech use at home – check out a useful article in
the Seattle Times: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017355750_ptteenandtween28.html
- More resources on how to
have these conversations about your digital tattoo and life are my teacher
page: http://teachers.northwestschool.org/nws/cseaver/index.php?section=links
What’s
wonky…
·
A few people have been frustrated by the space
on the media carts for using the Document Camera. A lot of teachers use
this tool, and quite a few of you would like to know how to use it more
seamlessly. Stay tuned for quick, hands-on sharing sessions!
I look forward to meeting with
more of you this week. Thank you for the warm welcome into your
classrooms and teaching experiences.
All the best,
Catherine
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