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Victoria Lopez

The Social Media Revolution - 4 views

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social media revolution networking

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  • Victoria Lopez on 25 Oct 12
     
    I am one of the Diigo discussion host assigned for the week of Oct. 22 - 28, 2012. This video is not the typical article or website most of us have been sharing, but I really wanted to share with you. In addition to this video, I would also like to share with you a very resourceful website that I will provide later. Although I could not highlight text that I wanted to emphasis with the Diigo toolbar, since it is a video, I am going to include what I want to emphasis: Youtube is the 2nd largest search engine Wiki ( Hawaiian term= quick) Studies show that Wikipedia is as accurate as Encyclopedia Britannica US Department of Education study revealed that online students out perform those receiving face to face instruction.... Discussion question: Do you think that social media is a revolution or a fad? Please provide explanation for your rationale. Why do you thinkg social networking a fundamental shift of how we communicate?
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  • Marivel Garcia on 27 Oct 12
     
    This video is a great eye opener to where our society is leaning towards if not already completely on that side. I am personally scared of such a change but highly believe in the power of this social networking shift. As educators, we need to understand why this is so important and how can we make it work for us in our profession. As a student, I have seen first hand how intense and engaging social media can be.Two things that really caught my attention were the following: * In 2009 U.S. Department of Education study revealed that, on average, online students outperformed those receiving face-to-face instruction. * One in six higher education students are enrolled in online curriculum. Regardless of the many reasons why, this is the future and we must not stay behind no matter how scary it might be.
  • Joshua McDonald on 27 Oct 12
     
    I tend to lean towards the idea of social media becoming (or already there) a revolution. The reason for me is that I see it in use daily with our younger generations. This is the world they are being brought up in, and it is what they will be expecting to using as they grow older. One thing that does interest me is the fact that change seems to be happening quicker then it use to. So if that stays true will social media stay around as long as something like writing letters or email? Not sure about that! Thanks for the video...it raised some interesting points!
  • R. Palomares on 28 Oct 12
     
    I don't think social media is just a fad but it's becoming a social media revolution. It's changing the way we communicate, and the way things are being done. Many people have joined social networking sites and the communication boundaries have been broken. It's interesting to see in this video how much time it took to reach 50 million users. The radio took 38 years, T.V. 13 years, Internet 4 years, IPODs 3 years, and Facebook 200 million users in less than a year!!! That's amazing! Social networking is a fundamental shift of how we communicate because it's very effective and efficient. Thank you for sharing this awesome video Victoria!
  • Sergio Perez on 28 Oct 12
     
    I also don't think that social media is a fad. We are able to communicate with so many individuals with Facebook and YouTube. The video showed that the largest increase of users on Facebook is females between the ages of 55 - 65. This might be happening because of mothers and grandmothers that are keeping in touch with their children and granchildren. I think social networking is a shift in how we communicate because I think it is easier to express yourself. I don't think one is as self-conscious about their comments when they post it on the Internet.
  • Maribel Gracia on 28 Oct 12
     
    Victoria, Great video . I saw it twice because it has so much information that it makes me realize that our society focus on media or technology.. Even our young generation, they are not afraid to use any technology equipment that will give them information or input information for the community. I don't think social revolution is a fad, it is here already. Enjoyed it.
  • Maribel Gracia on 28 Oct 12
     
    Victoria, Enjoyed video. I don't think social revolution is a fad. Now a days, everyone uses media to get or send information. It is here already but it is just improving with new techniques everyday. As we see our very young generation now, they are exposed to new technology equipment in which they explore with every media equipment thats out there in our world. Our world is changing.......
  • Lucero Martinez on 29 Oct 12
     
    I also think social media is a revolution and not just a passing fad. If you ask a 1st grader, "How do people communicate?," just about all of them will mention facebook, text, cell phone, email, and if you give them some hints they'll finally say writing letters or notes, or face to face. Online communication is the fastest way to communicate and it's even easier to use it when we all carry a computer in our pockets or purses. Cell phones combined with online social media has made it much easier and faster for people to communicate within virtually seconds. Technology is now and it's the future, and we need to use it to our advantage whether it's for education, business, socializing, or networking.
  • Sara Aldape on 29 Oct 12
     
    Victoria I think that social media isn't a FAD with so much of importance it has gained even in many remote places of the world. But how long would you think is this trend going to continue? Something definitely will take over this trend so what will be the next big change? If you want to see a related video which talks about numbers and enough data to see social media I suggest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypmfs3z8esI Read this article on how the social media kingdom came into our lives fast and hasn't stopped changing since. http://heritage.com/articles/2012/03/21/heritagewest/news/doc4f69ce46f3375121907051.txt?viewmode=fullstory VERY INTERESTING!!!!
  • Yadira Flores on 29 Oct 12
     
    I think social media is definitely not a FAD. Social media influences everyone in the world and even the underdeveloped countries. Everyone has a Facebook and virtually a computer with us all the time our phones. Like that the video points out that if you are a company and want to exist you have to enter the trend.
  • Alberto Gonzalez on 29 Oct 12
     
    At my campus students are using social media for educational purposes. Students are using edmodo in a couple of their classes to work on educational assignments, quizzes and current event group discussions as participation grades in classroom environments. Social media has grown since the beggining of the 20th century belive it or not. I truely believe that social media will continue to grow in time and be more useful in school environments. I really enjoy using edmodo, kind of like a facebook but for school related purposes. Great article
  • Mario Ortiz on 11 Nov 12
     
    Many people are still fighting the revolution of technology. Some people prefer submitting hard copies instead of online reports. Change is not easy and sometimes even scary, but we should always give it a try. I do believe that social media has revolutionized the way we communicate.
Yadira Flores

Discovery Education Web2012 : Web 2.0 Tools - 1 views

web2012.discoveryeducation.com/web20tools.cfm

tools Technology web EDUCATION techlearning resources

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    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 21 Oct 12
       
      Please take a look at the video. This website can be very useful in your classroom.
  • Web 2.0 is about revolutionary new ways of creating, collaborating, editing and sharing user-generated content online. It's also about ease of use. There's no need to download, and teachers and students can master many of these tools in minutes. Technology has never been easier or more accessible to all.
  • Yadira Flores on 21 Oct 12
     
    Hi guys! This is the week that I will be hosting along with others in our group. Look at the website hosted by Discovery Education, take your time look at the video on the page it is a good overview. Go into the different links choose two tools that would be useful in your classroom or in your profession, share with our group so we can learn from each other. Have Fun!
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  • Marivel Garcia on 23 Oct 12
     
    Yadira this is a great website I am looking forward to utilizing the Drop.io in my classroom especially for the end of day reflection this helps with the 3-2-1 where my students can reflect on what they liked, what they learned and what they want to learn on a daily lesson. Thanks for sharing.
  • Sergio Perez on 28 Oct 12
     
    Yadira, thank you for sharing this website with all of these interesting Web 2.0 tools. I enjoyed learning about the presentation, mobile, and video tools that were discussed in each video. I would use Animoto for Education and Picviewr in my classroom. There were quite a few Web 2.0 tools that I was not aware of and plan on visiting the websites. Thanks again for sharing this website.
  • Maribel Gracia on 28 Oct 12
     
    Yadira, great website and videos. I am going to use web 2.0 tool (picsviewr)for my student's and parent's presentations. I have never used this web 2,0 tool but I like how I can shared a powerpoint or information in differents ways by using pickviewr. I also enjoyed the community tools. It was very informative and I'm going to use different web 2.0 tools that were mentioned on these videos.
  • Yadira Flores on 29 Oct 12
     
    Great that you liked the website. I bumped into it while completing an assignment fro 6340 and have found it very useful especially in getting creative in the classroom.
  • R. Palomares on 29 Oct 12
     
    Yadira, this website is awesome because it organizes different web 2.0 tools into separate categories. For example, Presentation tools, video tools, mobile tools, community tools, and related links. Two tools that would be very useful in classroom would be found in the "Presentation and Video Tools" links. I liked the "Picsviewer" found in the presentation tools link because this will to turn Flickr pictures into presentations. The other that I liked was the "photopeach" in the video tools tab. Photopeach will allow for pictures to be uploaded and then create slide shows out of them. I think those two were awesome but there are other great tools to use from this website. Thank you for sharing Yadira!
  • Jaime Villarreal on 29 Oct 12
     
    Thanks for sharing this website, just like Romel mentioned I also like that fact that it organizes web 2.0 tools in a very unique format that allows you to better understand the use of each tool. Two tools that would be very helpful in my classroom is the use of prezi for multimedia presentations and the use of wikis that allow you to collaborate with teachers and students to provide each other with feedback.
  • Diana Cedillo on 29 Oct 12
     
    Great! I love the tools available through Web 2.0 and express the importance of utilizing them into our classrooms. Many of these tools were introduced to us in 6340. Now I see how it's all coming together. =-) I really enjoy the use of Glogster for online presentation along with Prezi and Picsviewer. I'm hoping to expand into using other tools.
  • Mario Ortiz on 11 Nov 12
     
    I agree with this article. Web 2.0 has revolutionized the way we create, collaborate and share information online. Technology is more accessible. An example of this is the new Edmodo App., which gives instant access to Edmodo from your iPod, or any device that allows you to download this application.
Joshua McDonald

Homework NOV. 11 - 2 views

I believe there will not be anything due until next week....the updated calendar shows that the next assignments will not be due until the 18th...hope this helps

started by Diana Cedillo on 09 Nov 12 1 follow-up, last by Joshua McDonald on 10 Nov 12
R. Palomares

IPAD - 1 views

Diana, some greats apps for the IPAD include: "Mathboard, Math bingo, and Britannica-kids..."

started by Diana Cedillo on 05 Nov 12 1 follow-up, last by R. Palomares on 05 Nov 12
Ruth Garza

Students Using iPads for Education | KRGV.com | CHANNEL 5 NEWS | Breaking News Breaking... - 6 views

www.krgv.com/...ents-using-ipads-for-education

technology classroom

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    • Ruth Garza
      Ruth Garza on 30 Sep 12
       
      I agree Jaime!! Students need to have the necessary technology, like ipads or diifferent kinds of tablets/readers, to take advatage of the benefits of the many applications students may use. Principal Martinez, of Stillman Middle School in Brownsville, understands that students are living in a new era of technology. Students are responding well and feeling optimistic about their future. Ipads are definitely useful tools and allow students to collaborate and discover new ways of learning. Many educational sites for tutoring and wonderful videos may be the key for their success. I'm glad that a school here in the valley is taking the initiative to make a difference in the students' lives, regardless of all the misconceptions or negative responses that many people, including teachers that are stuck in their ways, may have. Check out the news report from Channel Five!
    • Alyssa Tanguma
      Alyssa Tanguma on 01 Oct 12
       
      LOVED this article. So many people are against iPads in the classroom. They haven't taken the time to fully view and do their research on the benefits it can provide. I would love to get a class set. I am an inclusion teacher and we are going to be reading a book as a class and it would be great to have the kids read on that instead of the traditional book.
    • R. Palomares
      R. Palomares on 22 Oct 12
       
      Wow, This is great news for Stillman Middle School students in gear up. The IPAD has many features that I know the students are going to love to learn and use. This partnership between Apple and Region One was a great opportunity to help students expand on their knowledge using Technology. They will also be better equipped on their knowledge of technology tools.
  • Ruth Garza on 30 Sep 12
     
    Stillman Middle School students were issued ipads as part of the GEAR UP program.
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  • Marivel Garcia on 01 Oct 12
     
    This is a great way to teach, being able to have all your students working interactively while you teach. I am still hoping we get some in our district. I feel this will really help my students get motivated in their reading which will eventually help their comprehension.
  • Alberto Gonzalez on 02 Oct 12
     
    I enjoyed reading the article of Mcallen I.S.D using IPADs in their classrooms. I was a permanent sub at a middle school in McAllen and the middle school did not have IPADs but other campuses did for edcuational purposes. I heard students would log into edmodo for school assignments using their IPADs. However I also heard of numerous stories of students pawning the IPADs for money and parents being involved with the pawning scam. It's a huge risk to take investing in IPADS for students to use because of parents and students that might misuse the device.
  • Mario Ortiz on 22 Oct 12
     
    I agree with Mr. E.J. Martinez, Principal of Stillman Middle School. Technology is a very powerful tool. If used properly in the classroom it can catapult participation, learning and creativity. It will give students the opportunity to access information and visit virtual places. The possibilities are endless and the sky is the limit.
  • Maribel Gracia on 29 Oct 12
     
    WOW, thats great that Stillman were issued IPADS. IPADS or any other equipment such as KINDLE FIRE are very useful for our students in our district. Like it was mention before, technology is a powerful tool so our students need to have the access of any equipment that is out there for them. Great News!!!.
  • Santos Alvarado on 29 Oct 12
     
    Its great to see that more and more schools are implementing technology into the classroom. It would be great if every district had enough money to issue out educational technology tools to the students (iPads, tablets, iPods) as an instructional resource in the classroom. Here is a link to how Weslaco is providing teachers training in technology to help 21st Century learners excel with the technology they're already used to: http://www.themonitor.com/mvtc/news/article_1f614f22-122c-11e2-83e4-001a4bcf6878.html
  • Diana Cedillo on 29 Oct 12
     
    I don't believe people are completely against it, i believe it's the fear of NOT KNOWING how to use it in the classroom. I'm totally up for using the ipad. I've currently started using REMIND 101. WOrks awesome. One way communication that's safe from teacher to student/parent that reminds them about certain activities or important reminders. Check it out!
  • Marivel Garcia on 03 Nov 12
     
    We recently were asked to fill out a survey within our district explaining why or why not to implement the use of IPADS in the classroom. Of course, I am all for it but I was surprised to see the many educators who are reluctant and don't feel it is necessary. I am already planning what to do with mine if the district decides to suit us with a class set.
Santos Alvarado

100 Video Sites Educators Should Bookmark - 4 views

theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/...tes-every-educator-should.html

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  • Santos Alvarado on 21 Oct 12
     
    The website provides video links that educators should look at
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  • Marivel Garcia on 21 Oct 12
     
    Thank you for sharing, I just bookmarked this website it is amazing with all its different aspects of video. I was able to view many of the sites and one particular that got my attention was creating an iMovie to reinforce science, math and reading skills. I reviewed the iMovie with a group of 2nd and 3d graders who become engineers and had to work in groups to create a bridge that would stay up. In groups they all discussed the many reasons why certain angles worked better than others. I try my best to record my kids while they reflect and problem solve but I especially feel that having them create an iMovie is a great way to reinforce the concept and allow for long time learners.
  • Maria D. Martinez on 21 Oct 12
     
    This is a neat website! Thank you for sharing!
  • R. Palomares on 22 Oct 12
     
    You're right, this is a great website to bookmark! I like how it shows in a list all of the Educational Video Sites we can use. I had never heard of "Cosmo Learning" but it seemed very interesting. Thank you for sharing!
  • Leonila Pena on 22 Oct 12
     
    Awesome link. I think that using videos in the classroom is a great idea because it enables educators to reach the different learning styles of their students, for example, videos can serve as visual aides for the visual learners. Videos also allow educators to show students things like experiments that they can't do in the classroom or movie productions to reinforce literature. With videos educators can even take their students to different countries around the world without ever leaving the classroom.
  • Yadira Flores on 29 Oct 12
     
    Thanks for sharing. Great link and it is definitely going to be saved in my bookmarks. This link is awesome because it has videos that can be used with your students but also videos fro personal growth as educators.
Yadira Flores

Soon, eye movements can be your new password - Indian Express - 1 views

www.indianexpress.com/...2

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    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 29 Oct 12
       
      Very interesting article. I think it would be a good idea to start new ways to keep identities but, the problem I see is that we  are not using technology to stay ahead of the crooks.
Mario Ortiz

Soon, eye movements can be your new password - 1 views

www.indianexpress.com/...1016672

technology

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  • Mario Ortiz on 22 Oct 12
     
    Taking cue from iris scans used in UID in India, researchers are developing a new biometric system that can identify people by the way they flicker their eyes while looking at a computer screen. Oleg Komogortsev, a computer scientist at Texas State University-San Marco, is making use of the fact that no two people look at the world in the same way .
  • Maribel Gracia on 29 Oct 12
     
    Mario, Very interesting article. Imagine if we had to use our eyemovement as a password OMG. I'll bet my eyes will move everywhere and i will not get the password correct. Never thought that people had to looked at the computer creen the same way. according to the article, we really don't ..Wow very interesting.
Maribel Gracia

Kids Numbers Math Website - http://www.kidsnumbers.com/ - 13 views

Nora, great website. Its awesome that a teacher can generate the worksheets so they can use them as a resource for their regular classroom or tutorials. Thanks for sharing.....

technology math classroom

started by nora garza on 17 Oct 12 3 follow-ups, last by Maribel Gracia on 29 Oct 12
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Sonia Aldape

Discovery Education Web2012 : Web 2.0 Tools - Presentation Tools - 2 views

web2012.discoveryeducation.com/web20tools-presentation.cfm

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      Sonia Aldape on 28 Oct 12
       
      Yadira, great web link for Web 2.0 tool resources. I found that many of the tools in this web page are great to use in the classroom as well as for personal use. Although, some of the web 2.0 tools mentioned I have not heard of, it will be exciting to learn even more on how to incorporate and see how it can enhances my classroom. Thanks for sharing this link.
Sonia Aldape

Contents contributed and discussions participated by Victoria Lopez - EDTC6343 | Diigo ... - 2 views

groups.diigo.com/...secretsvicky

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      Sonia Aldape on 28 Oct 12
       
      Victoria, the youtube video was to the point and definitely an eye opener to how much the social media is being developed to communicate with the world. It is all around us in education, business and personal usage to provide us with instant feedback. I believe that social media has evolved so much that people can't live without it. We are so use to having cell phones at our fingertips that the thought of not being connected to some type of social media is inconceivable.
Yadira Flores

Using Web 2.0 tools in Your Life - 3 views

Hi guys! This is the week that I will be hosting along with others in our group. Look at the website hosted by Discovery Education, take your time look at the video on the page it is a good overvie...

technology classroom tools web2.0

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Yadira Flores

What you can actually DO with an iPad - From Beth on Edudemic | Leading Change in Chang... - 1 views

edtechteacher.org/...-an-ipad-from-beth-on-edudemic

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  • What you can actually DO with an iPad – From Beth on Edudemic Oct 2nd, 2012 Leave a comment Posted in: Beth Holland, What Does Change Look Like?, Why Change? Online, in workshops, and even with friends, I frequently get asked What can the iPad actually do? as a sort of challenge to the worth of the device. I would rather that they ask, What can y
    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 03 Oct 12
       
      This is an awesome article. It would be a lot of fun to be a reading student in school if my teacher would of implemented using an ipad or just technology in lessons. I think technology can really change how many of us not just students view reading.
  • Marivel Garcia on 03 Oct 12
     
    I love the way the question is asked by What can I actually do with the Ipad verses What can the Ipad do. Like any other type of technology tool, it is not useful if we don't understand how to utilize it. This article is great and has many inspiring ideas on how to utilize the Ipad especially if you are Reading Teacher. Awesome Website...
  • Mario Ortiz on 22 Oct 12
     
    I like the answers that are provided by Beth Holland regarding "Why iPads and Why Technology? So students can communicate in complex and modern ways. So students can make their thinking visible.
  • R. Palomares on 22 Oct 12
     
    Yadira, IPADs are awesome and their uses in the classroom can be uncountable. I like the format of this article/website because it provides the Learning Objectives, Projects, and a Video. I liked the one titled, "I want my students to master the concept of the story arc." Don't forget to check out the video! This is a great resource to share with others! Thanks for sharing!
Janice Wilson Butler

Dipity - Find, Create, and Embed Interactive Timelines - 9 views

www.dipity.com

butler allsemesters timeline web2.0 timelines tools collaboration

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  • Sara Aldape on 21 Sep 12
     
    Useful for Social Studies and it's free.
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  • Alberto Gonzalez on 21 Sep 12
     
    I can use this tool for upcoming classes related to business and technology
  • Lourdes Beltran on 23 Sep 12
     
    This is useful and more important, it's free.
  • R. Palomares on 23 Sep 12
     
    Wow, Dipity is really awesome! I was looking at the timeline for Mr. Steve Jobs and it's very well done. Dipity can be used for doing a timeline digitally instead of doing it on a poster. There are many pros to doing it on Dipity such as been saved there for other classes to see and to be used as examples. Usually when students create a timeline on poster it get tossed away towards the end of the year or gets sent home with the students. By doing it on Dipity it stays there for many years to come.
  • Alberto Gonzalez on 02 Oct 12
     
    Totally agree for the use of Social Studies, I can use this tool for technology classes as well.
  • Mario Ortiz on 22 Oct 12
     
    Dipity is a great Web 2.0 technology to integrate in the classroom. It provides an excellent way to create timeline presentations.
Yadira Flores

Multiplication Games For Kids -By KidsNumbers.com - 3 views

www.kidsnumbers.com/multiplication.php

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    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 21 Oct 12
       
      Look at the cool links. Really liked website... Thanks for sharing very resourceful.
    • Alyssa Tanguma
      Alyssa Tanguma on 21 Oct 12
       
      Need this for our basic math class!!!
  • Diana Cedillo on 21 Oct 12
     
    Another great site. I hear our students that even though they are in MS, they still have trouble with the foundation such as multiplication. I'l be sharing this one too!
  • R. Palomares on 22 Oct 12
     
    Yadira, this website is awesome! The students will love this website because there are numerous games that they can choose to play while learning at the same time. I really liked the educational game that's called, " Addition Flash Cards" because in this game the students practice their addition and check their answers immediately after inputting their answer. This is a great Fun Educational website to share with others! Thanks for sharing.  
Crystal Martinez

EdTechTeacher | Professional Development for Creating 21st Century Student-Centered Lea... - 15 views

edtechteacher.org/index.php

math technology classroom ideas

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  • Crystal Martinez on 23 Sep 12
     
    This site has various resources that an educator can use in the classroom to incorporate technology in their lessons. After viewing the website, what are some of the areas that you found interesting or beneficial for your field of expertise?
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  • Alyssa Tanguma on 23 Sep 12
     
    Great website. I'm actually having to present to the math department on how they can incorporate tech. into their classroom this week. This site is great to show them!!
  • Victoria Lopez on 23 Sep 12
     
    This is an excellent website. I really like how it is set up to suggest web 2.0 tools according to what your learning goal is for technology implementation. It highlights key points about the website and rates its ease of use level. It organizes the Web 2.0 tools according to its purpose. For example, if I would like for my students to create books, magazines, posters, or newsletters online, this website simplifies my options by providing me with useful information on Web 2.0 tools that are available to accomplish this goal.
  • Jaime Villarreal on 23 Sep 12
     
    Thanks for sharing this website I will definitely have it as a resource to guide me in the implementation of technology into my lessons. My favorite part of the website is the table of technology tools with a description, example and level of difficulty. The method of organizing tools in a table allows me to have tools in an accessible format that will motivate me to use them rather than spending valuable time looking for resources and information on how to use them in separate places. This website provides additional tutorials as well that can provide guiding tools in the implementation of technology. I have also found very useful the following website: (http://education.ti.com/calculators/pd/US/Online-Learning/ ) from Texas Instruments that provides not only ready made lessons that implement technology but also free webinars to learn methods of implementation.
  • R. Palomares on 23 Sep 12
     
    Wow, The way EdtechTeacher.org is set up is very user friendly. The different tabs towards the top make navigation through this site very easy. There's something here for everyone, from teachers to school leaders who are looking for ways to incorporate more technology in their campus. I really liked and found interesting the tab that reads, "Teaching with Technology/Innovate projects & Lessons". There I was able to find numerous ideas of lessons and projects using technology. This provides a valuable resource to look into different project ideas. Great Website. Thank you for sharing! Also check this website out when you get a chance. (http://www.p21.org/)
  • Sara Aldape on 23 Sep 12
     
    Awesome, I definitely like this site: (http://edtechteacher.org/index.php/teaching-technology/tech-tools) there are lots of student friendly links in which students can use to integrate technology in their assignments. Teachers can also get ideas so that students can integrate technology using awesome graphic organizers. This website has on site links to go to on technology tools which are very user-friendly. Thanks for sharing! Check this website, there are awesome technology tools which teachers can use in the classroom. http://www.superteachertools.com/index.php
  • Maria L Mata on 24 Sep 12
     
    This website has so much information! I like that it invites teachers and administrators (Professional Development Services/Leadership and Change Tabs) to contact them to come to their campus or district to help incorporate technology to the curriculum. It has numerous links for teachers to use, and shows how technology is being used in innovative ways in the classrooms. I also like that it gives students' excerpts on actual projects and lessons that have been done. It gives really good explanations and justifications of the use of technology in the classroom. In checking out the various sites it gives, I came up with this one that I really liked http://www.4teachers.org/. Check it out, it gives you many resources for your classroom, and the blog section gives you many more websites that are very useful for teachers in all levels.
  • Marivel Garcia on 24 Sep 12
     
    This particular site is perfect. As a reading language arts teacher I am constantly looking for ways to enhance my lessons and make them hands on. I found the Digital Storytelling ideas to be extremely useful. I have personally utilized the Comiclife and Storybird in my classroom. By using Comiclife, my students were able to create their own comic strip stories for a Figurative Language lesson and they were able to bring there lesson to live. I have also used Storybird and this is a great way to make the students bring their own creative writing to live. They are able to go through the writing process and be able to share their published work with others from all over. Love this resource...
  • nora garza on 27 Sep 12
     
    What a great website! Thanks for sharing it with us. I loved the fact that it even breaks it down into questions and you can click on the question and it will give some suggested links. I've used storybird before and the students loved it! I also found some digital story telling websites that I have never seen before. Check this link for more additional resources http://www.pbs.org/teachers.
  • Diana Cedillo on 28 Sep 12
     
    Wow! Impressive. This is a great website for teachers learning how to use technology in the classroom. I especially like the article called, "Beyond the Classroom with iPads & Mobile Technology". Integrating what interests our students such as ipads and iphones will provide opportunities for higher participation.
  • Santos Alvarado on 29 Sep 12
     
    This is a great website. I like how this website provides a variety of resources that educators can incorporate in the classroom. I like how this website provides different publications and articles that teachers can access to learn how to teach using multimedia. http://edtechteacher.org/index.php/news-a-media/publications I also like how this website offers teachers to register for free webinars on how to implement iPads and other mobile devices in the classroom. And also provides recorded links of past webinars through blackboard. http://edtechteacher.org/index.php/news-a-media/webinars
  • Saul Mendiola on 30 Sep 12
     
    This is a great website with a lot of information. It has many resources for us educators to integrate technology in the classrooom. thanks for sharing!
  • Joshua McDonald on 01 Oct 12
     
    Very first place I checked out on the website was the article on the 5 mistakes people make when using iPads in the classroom, and as someone who had this opportunity last year I can say I made most of those mistakes :) Great resource for those looking to improve technology implementation on their campus.
  • Sergio Perez on 01 Oct 12
     
    This website has so many different areas to choose from. I mainly looked at the math links and I found Real World Math. Real World Math is a website where you can find helpful lessons. Some of the lessons also deal with project based learning.
  • Maribel Gracia on 01 Oct 12
     
    I found the area of Teaching for 21st Century interesting because it states that successful integration in schools requires on going staff development. In addition, it has information on a cohort program that teachers are invited to get enroll in order to learn more about technology.
  • Sonia Aldape on 01 Oct 12
     
    This site is well rounded full of very interesting links that can help in different content areas. The areas of interest are the core subjects in my 4th grade level. It will be a great asset to the many sites in my library.
  • Mario Ortiz on 22 Oct 12
     
    It provides a lot of resources for teachers. One of the resources that it provides and that I think it's very helpful is the webinars.
Sergio Perez

ALA | Great Web Sites for Kids - 13 views

www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm

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  • create your own. Many games and activities are included
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 24 Sep 12
       
      Very cool site! I like the animations! Very engaging for children and adults, this can be used as a history lesson, or as an enrichment activity.
    • Sergio Perez
      Sergio Perez on 01 Oct 12
       
      It was quite interesting to see that the National Security Agency had a website for children. I learned the difference between a decipher and a code. The characters used on the website made it more kid friendly.
    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 25 Sep 12
       
      I tried this website but it did not work. If anyone is able to load it let me know how.
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 30 Sep 12
       
      OK, thanks for the information
    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 25 Sep 12
       
      www.Invention at Play.org - I personally liked this website because it allows students to use their critical thinking skills and their imagination. Even I had fun palying with it.
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 30 Sep 12
       
      I like this website too! It was very interesting.
    • Sara Aldape
      Sara Aldape on 01 Oct 12
       
      We also need to have fun. What an excellent way to have student engagement and at the same time learning.
    • Sergio Perez
      Sergio Perez on 01 Oct 12
       
      I also had fun as I played some of the games on the website. It was interesting trying to create a cloud and then seeing it in the "sky".
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    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 25 Sep 12
       
      I liked this website because it is very descriptive in the steps you need to accomplish in order to create your own website. I think any teacher could create their classroom website even if their tehnological side is not that good.
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 30 Sep 12
       
      Can you see yourself, sharing this site with others? So many teachers would like to use something like this, but are not sure where to start
    • Sergio Perez
      Sergio Perez on 27 Sep 12
       
      Zoom Inventors and Inventions is an interesting website for having your students discover who invented certain items. One interesting fact I learned is that the reflectors that we find on the edge of the road were originally called "cat's eye road reflector". This website states that the inventor came up with this invention because the reflection of a cat's eyes at the side of a road kept him from driving off a hill at night..
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 30 Sep 12
       
      Cool, we can learn from each other. Thanks for your comment.
    • Diana Cedillo
      Diana Cedillo on 28 Sep 12
       
      I like the Building a School Website. I found it easy to follow for teachers and students. I'll be sure to use some of this information on my Study Guide for Competency 003:B. Thank you for sharing. This will most definitley help teachers hesistent to try new things. =-)
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 30 Sep 12
       
      Cool! Glad you liked it.
    • R. Palomares
      R. Palomares on 01 Oct 12
       
      I liked this link also because it helps in building a school website.
    • Joshua McDonald
      Joshua McDonald on 01 Oct 12
       
      The Carnergie Cyber Academy is a great resource for campus that are implementing Cyber Safety programs. I believe my campus is actually working it into an elective class. I will definitely use this as a resource since I am based in a computer lab.
  • R. Palomares on 24 Sep 12
     
    Valree, this website has many great resources for teachers. I specifically liked the website link titled, "Building a school website". It's basically step by step instructions on creating your own school website. I liked this link because some educators want to learn how to create their own website but don't know how. We can share this website link so that they can access it and learn how. Thank you for sharing.
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  • Melizza Garcia on 25 Sep 12
     
    I like how each link showed what grade level it was for and there were so many to choose from too. The Building a school website was good and so is the Typing one its nice to have a varity in a keyboarding class.
  • Marivel Garcia on 27 Sep 12
     
    I was able to explore the website it's really nice, I especially like how the learner can create a story and allow others to add or help continue the story.( invention at play ) Basically, by allowing the learner to invent and think critically it will open up the doors to life time learning. http://sciencenetlinks.com/lessons/ Try this website, it also has an enormous collection of Science lessons that use the method above to enhance critical thinking. It reflects on the studies done about how learning is ensured through exploration and creativity. It is a great website that follows something similar to the PBL model. The lessons pose a question and require being inventive and exploring possible solutions.
  • Sergio Perez on 27 Sep 12
     
    Zoom Inventors and Inventions is an interesting website for having your students discover who invented certain items. One interesting fact I learned is that the reflectors that we find on the edge of the road were originally called "cat's eye road reflector". This website states that the inventor came up with this invention because the reflection of a cat's eyes at the side of a road kept him from driving off a hill at night..
  • Diana Cedillo on 28 Sep 12
     
    Yes, i just viewed this site on someone else's comment. I honestly enjoyed the one about building a school website. It appeared to be very user friendly and perfect for teachers transitioning into the use of technology.
  • Saul Mendiola on 30 Sep 12
     
    This is a great website. I like that it has a collection of different websites tha have learning activities for students. I really liked the Dance Mat Typing website. It introduces and shows the students the correct way to type. thanks for sharing!
  • Lourdes Beltran on 01 Oct 12
     
    Valree, It looks like a good website, but I was not able to go to this website. I'm very interested in finding out if it has resources for 1st grade social studies. Does anyone know of a good website for social studies (1st grade)?
  • Mario Ortiz on 22 Oct 12
     
    It's an awesome page with a lot of interesting links. I was trying the "Dance Mat Typing" link. It's a great activity for those students that are learning how to type. And also for those who want to practice their typing skills.
Yadira Flores

Free printable English worksheets, wordsearches, crosswords, board games, grammar works... - 2 views

www.mes-english.com/worksheets

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    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 25 Sep 12
       
      I find it a very useful website and it is free!
  • R. Palomares on 22 Sep 12
     
    I know that it's not my turn to host this week but after seeing Tania's great website that she shared, I just had to share this! Check it out!
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  • Ruth Garza on 22 Sep 12
     
    I really liked this website!! Our bilingual students will definitely enjoy working on spelling lists that have pictures to help them understand the meaning as well. Once students master the vocabulary/spelling list, they may test online through a website I found earlier this year. I was looking for website to create online spelling tests and I fell in love with "Benchmarks for Success: Free on-line benchmark testing". Check out their website: www.freeonlinebenchmark.com Not only can you create a test, but also print out a generated list of passcodes for students to go to this site and test online. My students love it because they don't have to wait to know their grade since they get it once they submit their responses. Oh, you may also use tests created by others since all the created material is "shared"!
  • Saul Mendiola on 23 Sep 12
     
    This is a great source for us elementary teachers. I just have one question, do you have to download the software?
  • R. Palomares on 23 Sep 12
     
    No software download needed! It's all within the website.
  • Saul Mendiola on 23 Sep 12
     
    Thank you Romel!
  • Sara Aldape on 23 Sep 12
     
    Whenever it's free.....of course us teachers love it. Check this website out there are also free printables. http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/
  • Juanita Casanova on 24 Sep 12
     
    I looked over this site, and I really liked the crossword puzzle creator. Thanks for sharing!
  • Diana Cedillo on 28 Sep 12
     
    Thanks for sharing. It's great to use considering we're limited with our resources. The kids always love solving the puzzles. Great for spelling and vocabulary.
  • Alyssa Tanguma on 29 Sep 12
     
    Great website! We fixing to incorporate a "more practice" section for those students who can't seem to grasp the unit/lesson. It will also serve for students who need/ask for extra credit. Thanks!!
  • Marivel Garcia on 29 Sep 12
     
    It's a great website especially the videos as professional development, make things less threatening and more comfortable. Thanks for sharing..
  • Mario Ortiz on 22 Oct 12
     
    It is a great website, not only because it has many practices to print, but also because it provides good practices on several themes that we have to cover. I was going over the "what time does the clock show?" practice. It works great on the Interactive Whiteboard. It allows the students to learn and participate in class.
Alyssa Tanguma

Best content in EDTC6343 | Diigo - Groups - 12 views

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    • Victoria Lopez
      Victoria Lopez on 21 Sep 12
       
      I applied also, but didn't get it.
    • R. Palomares
      R. Palomares on 23 Sep 12
       
      Check out the Math Movies Trailers! It's awesome!
    • Sara Aldape
      Sara Aldape on 23 Sep 12
       
      Thanks! I'll check them out.
  • Technology Impact on Learning
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    • Diana Cedillo
      Diana Cedillo on 02 Oct 12
       
      Diigo Host Week of Sept. 30- Oct. 7 Please respond to post prior to Oct. 7
    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 03 Oct 12
       
      It is not my turn to be host, I just wanted to share...
    • vincent briseno
      vincent briseno on 11 Oct 12
       
      Victoria I'm glad you liked the article. I am always amazed at how many suggestions, inventions, or books are published/created and I ask myself, 'why didn't I think of that?'. Most of the strategies are no brainers, but when you are bombarded with deadlines, standardized testing, iep's, ard's, etc... it is easy to forget the really importatnt things, the students.
    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 15 Oct 12
       
      My sister in law had her kids in a out of state school that implemented the 4 day week and from her parent view she said it was a problem because they had to find daycare and she felt it was not beneficial for the kids. I think that like all systems it will benefit some students and harm others.
    • Alyssa Tanguma
      Alyssa Tanguma on 21 Oct 12
       
      Sorry Guys, like R. Palomares, Joshua did share this. I dont know what I did that it shows me.
  • Juanita Casanova on 20 Sep 12
     
    Is there a question? . . . I think I am lost.
  • Maria L Mata on 20 Sep 12
     
    Shouldn't there be an article and a question? I think I'm lost too.
  • Alberto Gonzalez on 12 Oct 12
     
    Nice I'll check it out
Sonia Aldape

Free Math Games For Kids - The KidsKnowIt Network Internet's Most Popular Educational W... - 1 views

www.kidsnumbers.com

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    • Sara Aldape
      Sara Aldape on 21 Oct 12
       
      Great website! I love that it's a free math resource for student so they can have fun. I also like how the site says "its pressure free" for students. Thanks for sharing, Nora.
    • Sonia Aldape
      Sonia Aldape on 21 Oct 12
       
      Nora, great site for students from 1st-8th to navigate and explore different subjects. The free resources are always welcomed therefore, this site will definitely be on my favorites. Thanks for sharing.
  • Diana Cedillo on 21 Oct 12
     
    Although I don't teach Math, this is a great website and I'll be sure to share with our math department. Thanks!
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