week 12 assignment 1

     
     In authentic learning, Publishing is a wonderful way for children to learn, create, research, plan and try new things. Teachers can use programs like WORD, "PAGES", I-PHOTO, PICABOO, KIDPIX  to give students the opportunity to create. These let students write and share with fun innovative ways like videos and sound. Video cameras can record directly or go straight to Dvd or hard drive. Many computers have a built in microphone and recorder. Moviemaker is another option.

    When teachers are planning their lessons, they can make use of a mobil lab, bringing computer screens into the classroom, creating centers with computers, listening and recording. Students can have the opportunity to scan in their drawings, take photos, use kidpix, kidspiration or tablet for ideas. Teachers can use a binding system to bind the book or use spiral. Students should be encouraged to bring in photos and downloads. The use of peer editing is great for providing feedback and keeping the goals in first place. All these resources help students visusalize their thoughts and ideas and make sure it flows. ie. Comiclife.

   Using rubrics for assessment allows complex information to be gathered based on individual student needs. Students need to focus on good grammar, sequence, and details.

  Using a story board to organize their thoughts so they dont get lost in the fun of technology will keep them focused on their story. The story board gets divided into 4 parts: What will I SEE, what will I SAY what will I NEED,  what will each person DO.  Dividing into first, next, then and last also organizes their minds.

   When they are done creating their story, allow students the opportunity to share their project or book with an audience!

   Digital books can even aid curriculum. For example: Art elements, perspective concepts, documenting the life of a famous person (social studies), Math ( measuring construction), science ( like cooking).

 


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