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Thing 13
I watched a 2008 presentation under “Getting Started” titled “Never Too Young”. It took me a few times before I found one that I found relevant to my teaching. This one was perfect. She realized that often Web 2.0 tools appear for older students but in this case she illustrated ways so that younger students can take part in Web 2.0 tools. She talked about voice threading. Something we have already taken part in. Although, I had already started thinking about how I can integrate this into the classroom, now I have even more ideas. Using this during literacy will be a great addition. She also introduced us to something called Dipity. I will have to do more exploring with this. However, I do think this will be a relevant tool for social studies. It uses a timeline format. I think this would be great for when the students make a timeline for themselves or a story. She also discussed even how the littlest ones can start blogging. At first with teachers help and then on their own. It might take time in the beginning but completely possible!
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June 22nd, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Hi Dara,
I enjoyed reading your post about Web 2.0 applications for younger students. Since I work primarily with older students, it was good for me to be reminded that younger students can make good use of these skills and that I need to learn more about serving all age groups with library skills, since that is my main area of responsibility. In my library, we use a popular database called BrainPop(http://www.brainpop.com/) which is very popular. Perhaps there is a way to combine the two.
Thanks again for the important reminder.
Candace
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June 27th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Hey,
I also went on the same session. I went on the Dipity site and played around with it. I think this site will be very beneficial to our classes next year when we teach the students about timelines. I am not sure if you looked on the site, but once you make the timeline, you can change into a flip book so the students can help either choose the pictures or they can draw the picture to add to the site.
July 8th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Hi Dara,
I enjoyed your post as well and agree about voice threading. All students love to be heard and this can be an incredibly valuable tool. Sounds like they covered the gambit for lots of levels. I will have to check it out, too!
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:20 pm
How nice of you to post about my presentation. I hope these tools find a good spot in your classroom next year. You may also wish to try out “http://blabberize.com” my elementary teachers found it to be a great motivator this year.
Sharon