Just this week one of my colleauges, Lisa Slattery and I collaborated our joint field trip via Google Docs. Made planning quick and easy!!
This year I created a Student Information Form and posted it on all of my class wikispaces. The students each filled out and submitted the form to me. Using the form presented an additional avenue for me to begin developing relationships with my students--plus--they really enjoyed interacting online!
In the Business Department we use Google Docs to share information and ideas. For collaborative projects, Google Docs is great for setting up and managing team grids. In my classroom, I have students create their written assignments in Google Docs and then share them with me. It's great to have the flexibility of grading their papers electronically (thus saving the environment :)).
Which Google Tools am I excited about using with my students? I already use Blogs, Google Docs, Forms, Google Accounts...let's see what else do we utilize in class? Mail, News, Calendars...oh, and one of my Favorites--Interactive Google Maps!!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Tool #3
This tool taught me about video hosting and streaming. I loved Blinkx! The first thing I did was type in Guy Kawasaki (one of my very favorite business gurus) to see what videos of him would come up in the search...awesome! I can hardly wait to show this marketing video to my marketing students! In addition, a search for Peter Schwartz revealed more than 600 videos--many of them revolved around aspects of Global Business. I liked the Market Place of Ideas video (a lot). I think it will really cause my Global Business students to think of the possibilities...the endless possibilities available to them in the realm of International Business.
I have accounts with YouTube, TeacherTube, SchoolTube, Vimeo, and UStream. All of them have been useful in one way or another to facilitate the learning process in my classroom.
Here's another Guy Kawasaki video that I utilize with my Marketing Students when I teach them about Product/Service Management.
Regarding copywright and fair use: I utilize Wikispaces exstensively in my teaching...I mean EXTENSIVELY. I take the time to teach students about what they can and cannot use in the products they create and that they must always 'give credit where credit is due.' Wikispaces (by default) use Creative Commons Licensing. For examples of my class wikispaces, take a look at one of my Sports Marketing and Global Business wikis! I have one colleague in particular, Kim Clayton, with whom I share most all of my Wikspace content for her to utilize (and she reciprocates). It's fun and productive to collaborate electronically!
I created a Dropbox account about 18 months ago. It's a great way for me to share files with colleagues. It also is one way that students can 'turn in' files to me for grading! Woo Hoo!
I have accounts with YouTube, TeacherTube, SchoolTube, Vimeo, and UStream. All of them have been useful in one way or another to facilitate the learning process in my classroom.
Here's another Guy Kawasaki video that I utilize with my Marketing Students when I teach them about Product/Service Management.
Regarding copywright and fair use: I utilize Wikispaces exstensively in my teaching...I mean EXTENSIVELY. I take the time to teach students about what they can and cannot use in the products they create and that they must always 'give credit where credit is due.' Wikispaces (by default) use Creative Commons Licensing. For examples of my class wikispaces, take a look at one of my Sports Marketing and Global Business wikis! I have one colleague in particular, Kim Clayton, with whom I share most all of my Wikspace content for her to utilize (and she reciprocates). It's fun and productive to collaborate electronically!
I created a Dropbox account about 18 months ago. It's a great way for me to share files with colleagues. It also is one way that students can 'turn in' files to me for grading! Woo Hoo!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Tool #2
This tool directed me to visit blogs of fellow educators and comment on their blogs. In addition, I was to sign up for either Diigo or Google Reader and begin following others who bookmark there.
In reality, I've been participating in a PLN for several years now. A few summers ago my district offered an online professional development called, "23 Things." Since then, I've been experimenting and researching and digging to find any type of Web 2.0 tool that I could integrate into my curriculum. Diigo and escpecially Google Reader are an intrical part of my PLN.
Perhaps my greatest weakness is in not commenting often enough on what others have to say. Vicki Davis has been a real mentor to me, but I am sad to admit that I lurk on her blog more than I comment (sorry Vicki). My pledge is to do a better job keeping those connections flowing both ways in the future.
While completing this tool, I did join the Educator's PLN. Awesome site! I love the podcast feature and am in the process of adding a widget to my other blog.
One recommendation that I have for other teachers is Classroom2.0. I can't even begin to tell you just how many tools are there for educators! Check it out!
In reality, I've been participating in a PLN for several years now. A few summers ago my district offered an online professional development called, "23 Things." Since then, I've been experimenting and researching and digging to find any type of Web 2.0 tool that I could integrate into my curriculum. Diigo and escpecially Google Reader are an intrical part of my PLN.
Perhaps my greatest weakness is in not commenting often enough on what others have to say. Vicki Davis has been a real mentor to me, but I am sad to admit that I lurk on her blog more than I comment (sorry Vicki). My pledge is to do a better job keeping those connections flowing both ways in the future.
While completing this tool, I did join the Educator's PLN. Awesome site! I love the podcast feature and am in the process of adding a widget to my other blog.
One recommendation that I have for other teachers is Classroom2.0. I can't even begin to tell you just how many tools are there for educators! Check it out!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
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