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Now that all my summer jobs are over, I have had a chance to sit back and reflect on my GAME plan. I was pleased to realize that I am well on my way. I have already created a web quest for my To Kill a Mockingbird unit, and have ideas for web quests for other novels we read. I have plans to create an in-class web site to discuss poetry throughout the year, which will teach my students how to set up web sites for their historical fiction novels later on. I plan to insert lessons I have created about web safety and etiquette and reading the web while I teach the class the poetry sites. I will use MyAccess as a tool for writing practice. Overall, my classroom will be a much more digitally-centered environment than ever before.
Next steps- I am still struggling to figure out how to design and use a wiki. The wiki we created in a previous course was way over my head. I plan to start playing with the software right away. I would also like to begin using the CPS machine more often. I also need to go back through the plethora of assignments I have completed for Walden classes, finding the lesson plans and making them more accessible.
My final action plan involves getting more access to computers. I can demonstrate web site building using my computer and projector in the classroom, but I will need to get a few computers put in my room for student use. I have contacted my tech guy and he says he can set me up with some laptops, but I have to assume that they will be older and not so effective. I envision myself and my colleagues eagerly waiting at our computers until the lab sign-up page is created, then trying to be the first ones to fill in our names for the whole year. There may be bloodshed, but I think I stand a good chance of getting the labs. A little motivation goes a long way.
Help from my classmates- Does anyone remember the web site we found when researching graphic organizers? I remember finding a great site with a huge variety of organizers that I wanted to use while we study vocabulary next year. Did anyone bookmark it?
Thanks!
Kris
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Hi Kris,
ReplyDeleteI don't have the saved graphic organizers site from a previous class but I will provide with some that I have found:http://www.worksheetworks.com/miscellanea/graphic-organizers.html
http://www.thinkport.org/Technology/template.tp
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/teachers/teachingresources/wr/search/0,28116,graphicalorganizers,00.html?searchstring=all&searchtype=skillandtheme&searchcase=graphicalorganizers&startindex=1&endindex=20
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=2983
http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/graphic_organizers.htm
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/graphic-organizers/printable/6293.html
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/
Kris,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are well on your way to accomplishing your goals for your GAME plan. I also stuggle with having access to enough "working" computers in my building. I may have to ask my media specialist about providing me with laptops as well. We have a lot of the old "mac" computers, but they are so outdated. I did research some sites you can use to create graphic organizers. I'm not sure it they are among the ones you were looking for. Good luck with your GAME plan.
S. R. Allen
www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer
www.teachervision.fen.com/graphic-organizers/printable/6293.html
www.edhelper.com/teachers/graphic_organizers.htm
Kris,
ReplyDeleteWow, have you been working hard! I envision the same "bloodshed" at the sign-up sheet in our media center, and I get frustrated as I watch videos of PBL classroom where every student has a laptop. I don't mean to sound "green," but quite a few of the speakers talk about working at private and magnet schools. And I thought my six computers was a great thing!
I am not sure if I have the graphic organizer site you remember but here are the links I have stored. Hopefully you will find the one you are looking for.
http://freeology.com/graphicorgs/page3.php
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/
http://www.scribd.com/doc/3189310/graphic-organizers
http://www.edhelper.com/teachers/Storytelling_graphic_organizers.htm
Let me know if you like any of these.
Have a great day,
Steph
Wow! Thanks for all the help, guys. It is so nice to have colleagues who are willing to share ideas. I plan to bookmark all of the sites and explore them soon.
ReplyDeleteKris