Integrating ICT into the MFL classroom
What a clear and informative video. This teacher is one who not only is innovative in his own classroom, but is very purposeful in his desire to share the technology with other teachers. The idea of podcasting study guide reviews is an exetremely practical one that I can incorporate into my classroom immediately. I feel we have already learned the technology in EDM 310 to allow me to comfortably attempt such an experiment.
It was very helpful to provide links to programs which are known to be user-friendly. I particularly like the link at the top which reads “ICT for the non-specialist”. I am interested in learning more about Podbeam, and why it may or may not be more desireable than creating a classroom blog through google.
100 Ways to use your iPod to Learn and Study Better
There are a few fascinating links at this site, although most of them were interesting to me personally, not necessarily as an educator. The Pod CityGuides sounds like a useful tool, but I was unable to follow the link. The free Sesame street videos is something I will load immediately. The education Podcast Network is probably the most informative for educators and I look forward to exploring that one further.
The first suggested tutorial link, Video iPod tutorial, directs you to a members-only training center. For “less than $1 a day” you can have access to many fascinating online classes. I was much more interested in the second tutorial, Learning podcasting. This one looks very informative and clearly written. There are many informative links, and in-depth information when I am ready to move beyond the basics. This is a site to bookmark.
Educational Podcast Network
This is the site I have been hoping for. I want to see ideas on exactly how to incorporate some of this technology into my middle school math class. The EPN groups podcasts by subject area and age groups. I checked out a few of the mathematics podcasts and am excited by what I am seeing. Specific ideas are listed that I can use immediately this fall.
I found a series on teaching with SMARTBoards that was interesting to listen to. The men producing it have a web site http://teachingwithsmartboard.com . I have just begun to explore the site, but as a teacher new to SMARTBoard technology, I am thrilled to have a tutorial. The posts are as current as this week and they encourage e-mail questions and suggestions.
Kimberly,
ReplyDeleteYou make a great point about how to incorporate some of this technology into your classroom. Sometimes we can get a little enamored with new technology and spend a lot of time on it but not have a clue how to incorporate it into our classrooms. There is a gap that needs to be bridged to get it into our classrooms. I think we should always find resources and support on implementation when learning new technologies. I think Dr. Strange does a great job of that in this course. Not only do you learn new things but you are put in contact with people and examples of how they are being used in education right now.