Blabberize Introduction

To create something new for graduation, I am going to have the 6th graders upload a baby to Blabberize and then record a "Who Am I?" introduction.  Hopefully we can embedded the introductions into this blog and just play them continuously.  We''ll see...  First try:

Voki for Curriculum Day, March 2011

Introduction

Voki

I created a Voki to introduce this challenge to my staff.  I loved being to add an accent for my voice - always wanted an accent!  I would like to use Vokis more with students.  It would be fun to use for biography projects, introduce a new unit, have students re-create a character from a book, etc.   Just wish it would stop snowing so we had more time to work on these challenges at school....

I just made a Voki. Click below to play the message:

Go to the DLC (http://28things.wikispaces.com/DLC+-+7) to complete this challenge. There is even information on a number of tools available that allow you to track your reading, share comments and recommend books to friends. Remember to post your impressions on your blog and email Karin when you have completed the challenge. This challenge is due by Fri., Feb. 11th.

DLC #5 - Listening

Pandora - it plays all day long on my Promethean board in my computer lab.  I recently found Acoustic - New Age which I love.  It gives a calm, relaxed feeling not only for me but my students when they are in the lab.  I turn it on at 8:15 and it goes off at 3:30.  Days when I forget to turn it on - the students or the staff remind me that I need to turn it on!

iTunes U - not my favorite.  In my last blog posting I mentioned that I like websites that are easy to navigate and fairly easy to search and find what I am looking for.  iTunes U failed greatly on those parameters.  Not a site I would pick first to find information.  So sorry, Apple.  Most of the time I would say they are top notch but not here.

DLC #4 - Video

WatchKnow is one of my favorite websites.  It is well organized and for the most part, fairly easy to search and find what I am looking for.  When I am looking for something, I want to be quick and efficient and this website allows me to succeed.  One of the Massachusetts Technology Literacy Standards is Standard 1 (Grades 3-5): Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications, as well as an understanding of the concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.  I found a Magic School Bus video (always a kid favorite) entitled The Magic School Bus Gets Programmed which explains the workings of a computer in easy kid language - might even be a good video for adults!  The direct link is http://www.gamequarium.org/cgi-bin/search/linfo.cgi?id=9664