Today we worked on website design. The assignment is to create a website with at least 5 pages outside of the home page and a link on every page that leads back to the home page. We searched "webpage" in web2.0 and tried several webpage design sites that help you build your own site. I used Kafafa.com. I love this site! Its free for simple page design, which is all I'd use it for and it was very easy to use. One of my ideas for my future class was to creat a class website so this assignment is right up my alley. I was able to throw together a skeleton of a site in only 30 minutes with links to helpful resources, and pictures.
Next we were introduced to the dreamweaver program. This is another program that helps you design a website. I can't say that I enjoyed dreamweaver. It is very technical and you need a background in computer code to understand how to use it and be successful in the design of your page. I can't see myself seeking it out in the future for my class webpage. I'd be much more likely to use a simple and free program to create something for my kids and their parents.
I'll have to clarify in the next class whether we are required to use dreamweaver to make our site for the assignment or if we can use the free program we used on web2.0. I REALLY hope I can use my Kafafa page because I'm already excited about its possibilities. Also, I think that I wouldn't be able to edit a dreamweaver page outside of this class without a Mac, but I have to double check that too. If that's the case, I'll just create a random site versus a class website.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
5/15 What I learned today
5/15
Today we learned about several types of technology. My group mostly worked with the ipad which was very fun! I've been considering buying one for school, but I'm still undecided after our time with is today. We were to try out several apps and functions of the smartboard, ipad, and ipod to decide on a lesson plan incorporating one of these for the classroom. They are still pretty expensive and I wasn't able to spend enough time seeing what programs were provided on the ipad that I wouldn't have to buy right off the bat for school.
We found a fun app called art maker that allows a person to create their own play or show. There are different characters and backdrops to choose from. One you choose to record, you can record your voice to the story and touch the characters on the screen to move them around. Audio and movements are recorded. Then you can play back the video to share with your friends!
The ipad would be agreat resource for the classroom. From what little I saw, there are many educational apps available to teachers for free or low cost. I think this would be a great way to incorporate technology into the classroom while making learning more fun for the students.
Today we learned about several types of technology. My group mostly worked with the ipad which was very fun! I've been considering buying one for school, but I'm still undecided after our time with is today. We were to try out several apps and functions of the smartboard, ipad, and ipod to decide on a lesson plan incorporating one of these for the classroom. They are still pretty expensive and I wasn't able to spend enough time seeing what programs were provided on the ipad that I wouldn't have to buy right off the bat for school.
We found a fun app called art maker that allows a person to create their own play or show. There are different characters and backdrops to choose from. One you choose to record, you can record your voice to the story and touch the characters on the screen to move them around. Audio and movements are recorded. Then you can play back the video to share with your friends!
The ipad would be agreat resource for the classroom. From what little I saw, there are many educational apps available to teachers for free or low cost. I think this would be a great way to incorporate technology into the classroom while making learning more fun for the students.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
5/1 and 5/8 What I learned
5/1
Today we investigated the validity of different websites. We analyzed and checked out background information by looking up the names or organizations of the website in search engines like google. I was entertained by some, like the website where you can choose your sins and confess them to get a list of prayers to say to be forgiven: http://www.absolution-online.com/
The premise behind this lesson was to show us that just because a website may seem valid, there is no guarantee that it really is. A teacher must be very careful when choosing websites for her information. Also, you can't just let students loose on the internet to do a general search on a topic. First, do your own research and choose a few valid and appropriate websites for your students to find their information!
5/8
Today we started working on a podcast. I am encouraged by how simple it is to create your own. I am kind of disappointed because some of the more fun and creative things we are learning about in this class are limited to MAC and I have a pc. I think most schools have pc, too. I would be tempted to switch to MAC for my next computer to get the programs like video editing, photoshop, and the podcasting program. I think podcasting is a great resourse for the classroom. Again , a teacher would need to be careful and selective of the material to be presented to her class. However, there are many great resources for most of the school subjects in itunes. For example, I found several short videos in science and social studiesthat would make a great hook or closing to a lesson. Creating your own podcasts could also be useful in the classroom. either the teacher or the students, could create them to go along with what is being learned in the class. Parents could watch the videos to stay up to date and connected.
Today we investigated the validity of different websites. We analyzed and checked out background information by looking up the names or organizations of the website in search engines like google. I was entertained by some, like the website where you can choose your sins and confess them to get a list of prayers to say to be forgiven: http://www.absolution-online.com/
The premise behind this lesson was to show us that just because a website may seem valid, there is no guarantee that it really is. A teacher must be very careful when choosing websites for her information. Also, you can't just let students loose on the internet to do a general search on a topic. First, do your own research and choose a few valid and appropriate websites for your students to find their information!
5/8
Today we started working on a podcast. I am encouraged by how simple it is to create your own. I am kind of disappointed because some of the more fun and creative things we are learning about in this class are limited to MAC and I have a pc. I think most schools have pc, too. I would be tempted to switch to MAC for my next computer to get the programs like video editing, photoshop, and the podcasting program. I think podcasting is a great resourse for the classroom. Again , a teacher would need to be careful and selective of the material to be presented to her class. However, there are many great resources for most of the school subjects in itunes. For example, I found several short videos in science and social studiesthat would make a great hook or closing to a lesson. Creating your own podcasts could also be useful in the classroom. either the teacher or the students, could create them to go along with what is being learned in the class. Parents could watch the videos to stay up to date and connected.
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