Module 7

I set up a Delicious account and bookmarked my blog so I will have easy access to it anywhere I go. The great thing about using Delicious is that you can access your bookmarks on any computer and you can share them with others. I can't count how many times I have gone to bookmarks only to remember I may have saved it on the school laptop or vice versa or on my hubbies laptop. Very annoying! Delicious is a solution to that problem.
I didn't add another Delcious user but I will add my grade partners next week when I find out their usernames. I read Rebecca Pederson's blog and commented on her posts. She is one of my gradies and I want to add her to my Delicious account and be added to hers as I know she will have some great bookmarks to share.

Module 6

I can't believe how much time I have spent on my Saturday playing around with flickr and blogging! I love what flickr does. I already am a facebooker but I only usually add one or two photos here and there that have been taken on my mobile because it takes so long to upload anything. It took me the same amount of time to upload 18 photos as it used to take me to upload 1. Pure genius! Once I uploaded some of my wedding photos I was able to share them on fb with my firends and family. I also linked my flickr account to this blog and shared some photos here too. I did have to make these ones public which always makes me a little nervous as to who exactly has access to them.
I also set up a kidblog class account for my class. We are going to use this as a communication tool and a way for students to publish some of their work and to view and comment each others' work. I included in the setting that posts had to be viewed and approved by myself first so that I could ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all. I am now excited to see how I can include flickr to this blog for the children. My next challenge to myself has been set.

Pauline Martin2011's photostream

Pauline Martin2011's photostream on Flickr.

The best day of my life!!!

Module 5

I created a bubbl.us account and found the graphic organisers really cool. I use graphic organisers a lot in the classroom. Being able to present mind maps on the computer will definitely stimulate reluctant learners.

Often in my teaching program I have students present their learning in the form of posters. Having children make a glogster of their learning would be a great motivational tool.

Prezi is useful at the moment for Year 6 because they have been asked to use a graphic organiser to present their JASON research and Prezi is a online graphic organiser which provides an alternative to the usual Notebook sofetware.

Module 4

I have already been using itunes, PowerPoint and Movie Maker. Previously I have used Movie Maker after an excursion. Students have used the photographs taken to recount their excursion. This is a more meaningful and interesting way for the students to reflect on their learning.

I am just starting to experience using a Mac as the school as purchased three Mac trolleys. I am looking forward to using Garbage Band and imovie to make digital stories with the students. We are currently studying exposition and I would like the children to make an advertisement. Using flip cameras, itunes, garageband and imovie would be a great way to create an advert. It really allows children to be creative!