Book Discussion Wiki

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As Krysta and I work together on our digital story, we learned that we are both reading Charlotte's Web to our classes.  We had talked about creating a Wiki for our classes to gain experience with using a Wiki.  My class has a Wiki with their MAPPs pals and they love to post comments and different ideas to it, but why not create another one with their Symmetry buddies.  We've been pleased with their collaboration and how they interact with one another.  Watching them guide each other has been wonderful.  I see many of my former students take on a leadership role as they help my students extend their learning.  In the coming weeks, after we  complete our Digital Story, be on the lookout for the Charlotte's Web Wiki!  : >)

My Tagxedo

Cool Tagxedo

I was trying out the Tagxedo website that Rubi shared with us. My Tagxedo has to do with my blog.  Check out how many Web 2.0 words there are:)  I can think of so many ways to use this tool.  My class loves word clouds and Wordles, so I know this will be a hit.  I couldn't figure out how to embed the image into my blog though.  Any words of advise???  I'm hoping to use this site with my class this week, but would like to be able to share their work....PLEASE HELP!!!

My Class Wiki with MAPPs

Wiki, Wiki, Wiki

This is a Wiki that my class is working on with their friendship school.  This MAPPs Wiki was created for our MAPPs Program.  We were adding to it this week.  We had fun discussing our visits with each other.  If you don't know about MAPPs I blogged about it earlier...check it out!  It's a great program and I'm loving the collaboration with another school.  Here are some pictures of my class working in the computer lab this week on our Wiki.  They love to post!!!

Screencasting in the Classroom

Screencasting

I think this is a great video on Screencasting and how to utilize it in as a tool to engage students in the 21st century classrooms.  I have found that many students in my class are visual learners.  Screencast can meet this need to meet the expectations to differientate for all types of learners.

I recommend watching this video....



What do you think? I can see myself using screencasting.  However, I just started doing a Wiki with my class, so I'll probably wait until they have the hang adding to their Wiki for a few weeks before introducing another tool.

Google Reader

Using Google Reader

Image credit - www.google.com/

I have no idea if I'm using Google Reader as it is intended.  I wasn't even sure I subscribed. I ended up doing a Google search for Google Reader.  Once logged in I was able to do a quick search and found specific blog postings.  Then I realized that I had been using it all along:) I can see why this would be useful if you want to blog about a specific topic or refer back to a previous blog.   How are you using Google Reader?  I hope to learn more on how to utilize Google Reader more effectively.

Image credit - Norman-Wright-Jr-Blog

My First Voki

Mrs. Klock...the Voki Rookie

Here is a link to the Mrs. Klock Voki I created.  I'm sure as I learn more about the use of Voki's I'll be able to embed into my instruction.  I have a strong feeling that my students would love to create their own Voki's.   This is a keeper!  I got carried away choosing clothing, hair styles, and my voice. 

 How funny, I chose pink because it is Spring you know:)  Yeah, Spring!!!!

 

Maybe we can all create a Voki for our Wiki on a specific topic?  

We can use it to discuss anything.  Any ideas?
Kinda creepy how her eyes follow you.

Interactive Treasure Hunting Game

Ning, Computer Exchange

Please check this Youtube video out and let me know what you think. What age range would this App be geared towards?  Does anyone know if there is a PC version?

While I was viewing some of the postings on the Computer Exchange Ning forum I came upon an interesting submission by Keyosha Olive.  Thanks Keyosha Olive!!! Treasue Kai  is an App that is based on a series of books written by Karen Robertson.  I plan to try out the game with my class...if I can get access to an ipad.  I'm not sure if there's a PC version. For now I asked my 9 year old daughter if she was interested in trying it out, and she said 'yes'.  The game is interactive and does allow for plenty of reading. It seems thrilling, and I have several students in mind when I say...Yes, I think it'll be a big hit!
 Have you used this App?