674+Discussion+Questions

674 Discussion Questions

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What do you know about using technology with students? What do you want to know about using technology with students? =====

I know that using technology with students is very beneficial for both the students and the teacher!! (And fun!!) Since I have started this program and have started learning and using more technology in my classroom both my students and myself have had much more fun “learning”! I am very interested in learning more about different technologies that can be in my classroom with my kinders! Now that I have a SMART Board (YEA!!!) my world is endless!

==**__Discussion Question 2 - completed during Weekend One__ **==

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Look at the Essential 21st Century Skills List - Select one skill and discuss how you already meet this skill via your current instruction. =====

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Select another Essential 21st Century Skill that you may NOT already touch upon and project how you might be able to meet that need in future instruction. =====

In kindergarten we talk a lot about acting responsible and making good choices (Social Responsibility) that will allow us to listen and learn. One way we do this is individually and in large groups talking through different problems as they happen and coming up with choices that will allow us to meet the goals of listening and learning. Because my kids are kindergartners we briefly touch on the skills addressed in Information and Media Literacy Skills. I am hoping that I will be able to use my SMART board to help bring in a larger variety of media and forms in to my classroom allowing my students a wider range of exposes and opportunities.

==** __Discussion Question 3 - to be completed one week after the Weekend One__ ** ==

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Find a TeacherTube/YouTube video that you could use for instructional purposes and copy and paste the address of the video for others to view. Explain how you would use this with your students. =====

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Please find a video that you have not yet used before in your classroom. NOTE: Since there are so many videos to choose from, please avoid any repeats. View two other students’ videos. =====

The Skeleton Dance []

I found a video on You Tube called “The Skeleton Dance”. This is a short video that’s title gives away what you will see in the video…it is skeletons singing and dancing! I would use this video in my classroom if I needed something to help us get some of our wiggles out! My kids will love to see the skeletons dance and move around, it is also a great way to help reinforce body parts and their locations. ==**__Discussion Question 4 - to be completed Saturday/Weekend Two__ ** ==

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To complete the KWHL- what have you learned from the readings, activities and discussions from this course about using technology with your students? =====

I am super excited to go back to my classroom and play!! I have learned so many fun sights and videos to share! (On my new SMART board!!) My technology tool box keeps growing and growing…I love it! I was nervous about the claymation…but now that I have done it I would love to try it again with my kids. I am going to send my newest creation to show all my friends!!