Monday, October 11, 2010

SlideBoom Presentation



The presentation with text and visual images provides a better presentation than only using text or images by themselves. The visual images support the text, just like the text supports the images and gives you a more clarified presentation. However, using a combination of narration, text, and images addresses all learners and provides the a great introduction to the content.

The images coveyed the idea of what a preposition is without using text. However, the students would not realize they were learning prepostions, they would see it only as directions you could move in.

SlideBoom would be a great way for students to incorporate technology into a project. Students could compose a powerpoint presentation and share it with other classes, on the class blog, or e-mail it to a student who is absent. This is a great tool for communicating with others without having to sign-up to share your presentations.

The creation of a visual powerpoint increases the awareness that images only enhance presentations if they are chosing correctly. Powerpoints can be powerful learning tools if you can combine; images, sounds, and text in the right amount without overdoing any one item. I will keep this in mind when I create my next powerpoint presentation. I feel that I've learned a lot with this activity about how visual items can improve learning and make the presentation more exciting.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Edward's New Thing #7

Eyeplorer

Eyeplorer is a good way of finding organized information about almost anything. I typed in "paper" and Eyeplorer returned various information about "paper". If you clip on the Eyeplorer Map it will organize titles that deal with the subject in a map.

My search on "paper airplanes"

Edward's New Thing #5

CarrotSticks

CarrotSticks is a wonderful learning game website. Students have to create their own avatar (which makes this site more fun. This math website allows students to compete against other users by completing math problems. Students can choose a level and solve addition, subtraction, division, or multiplication problems to win. The site also gives the student an opportunity to receive a certificate for their points obtained.

Edward's New Thing # 4

E-learning for kids

E-learning for kids is a learning website that offers a variety of content games. The site gives you a choice of choosing a grade level or choosing a subject matter area. The site is mainly for students in K-5, I thought a sixth grader may consider it to be too "childish" for them.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

My MakeBeliefsComix

 

My_Comic

Edward's New Thing # 3

MakeBeliefsComix

Make Beliefs Comix would be a great way to get students who normally do not like writing stories to create a story by using comics. This is a great way to get students excited about writing and reading their creations!

Edward's New Thing #2

Artpad

My painting

Artpad is a great way for students to express their creativity without getting paint on your classroom floor. The Artpad lets you choose a frame to frame your painting. Students can also create a variety of paintings using the various sizes of the paint brush and the colors that are available. I really liked the "splash" tool, which you can use to make the paint splatter on the page.

The Artpad also lets you display it in a virtual gallery or you can save it and send it to a friend by e-mail.

Edward's New Thing #1

Ediscio

This website is a free online flashcard maker. You can use flashcards made by other teachers or you can create your own. It is a great way to help students study for assessments. Teachers can create an account so that their students can study online!

Click on the "Cardbox Catalog" and locate flashcards by subject, school, or by the flashcard creator. Ediscio will also allow you to make flashcards with pictures or sounds.