Kid-Friendly Search Engine

I found a great search engine that is safe for kids to use. I like this one because it uses auto type to bring up a list of suggestions, there are no advertisements, and the search includes images. Visit:
 GoGooglians to check it out!

Technology Toolbox PowerPoint Presentations

See my PowerPoint Presentations of my Technology Toolboxes:

Wordle

Technology Toolbox 1

Clip Art Tools

Technology Toolbox 2

Beginning of the Year Information Form

Technology Tools for Diverse Learners

As I am working on some finishing touches on my WebQuest, I am also learning about several online writing tools. These tools will work for most students in the classroom setting.

Two tools I used are located at ReadWriteThink.org.  ReadWriteThink.org blew me away with all of their interactive writing tools. Students can organize their thoughts in fun ways using these tools.

The first one is the Cube Creator. I created a worksheet for students to fill out regarding the information they discovered during their Pi Day WebQuest.

The second one I wanted to include with my WebQuest was a Timeline for students to answer their question about who discovered pi more in depth.

I will be using ReadThinkWrite.org for many more projects in the future.

I wanted to use an online tool called Kerpoof; however, it has been discontinued. I did a quick search for similar online tools and found Story Bird. I created a poem relating to my Pi Day WebQuest.

Pi Day Poem

You will also notice that I used Voki to create an animated and audio introduction to my WebQuest. This fun tool will help visual students to see a cartoon of me giving an introduction to the WebQuest.

I just made a new Voki for my WebQuest. See it here:

I just made a new Voki. See it here:

WebQuest: Pi Day: A Day to Celebrate Pi!

I have spent hours and hours creating a WebQuest on the topic of Pi Day. You may wonder why I chose to take the time to create such a project. First, I wanted to challenge myself with creating a WebQuest for students in Grades 3-5. Second, I wanted to learn more about the celebration. Third, Pi Day is on my birthday.

I hope you will take a few minutes to browse my first WebQuest!

WebQuest: Pi Day: A Day to Celebrate Pi!

Dynamic Instructional Design Model

The dynamic instructional design (DID) model was developed by Lever-Duffy and McDonald (2011). It is a six-step lesson plan model. One of the primary focuses of this model is that it is learner-based. The first step is to know the learners. Step two is that you document the objectives you want to reach through this lesson. Step three is to make sure you establish the learning environment. Step four is where you plan which teaching strategies you will use for this lesson. Step five is when you intentionally plan what technology you will use for this lesson. Step six is planning what you will use for assessment and evaluation.

Jeffrey Hunt suggested in his YouTube video to start at Step 6 when beginning your lesson plan while using the DID model. He suggested that once you have determined whether you are going to use a rubric, test, or other tool, then you can go back to Step 2 and determine what objectives you want the students to learn. You can watch his video at Dynamic Instruction Design Model

I was able to locate a few examples of lesson plans using the DID model.
Dynamic Instructional Design Lesson Plan Example
Lesson Plans

There are many various instructional models available. The DID model is useful because it intentionally includes technology within the lesson plan.

At this time, I was unable to locate a tool to assist in creating a lesson plan while using the DID model.

I also accessed the following presentation to help me understand the DID model better:
Dynamic Instructional Design Model Presentation

LiveBinder for John

I had to share this story with my blogging coursemates.

Today I have been working with my son, John, to find some resources to study for the upcoming State Geography Bee. He won the bee at the Beulah Middle School and will hopefully be heading to state if he qualifies.

So as I am finding these resources and websites, I remember the LiveBinders. I set up an account for him and started a binder for his National Geographic Bee resources. His account is set up like a student account using my email. I also set up the binder for me to collaborate with him on it.

John said to me, "Hmm. This is really interesting. Why haven't I learned about this before?" I have totally won him over to LiveBinders. My techie kid can't wait to create more binders for science and more.

I love when I can teach my children about things I am learning. This totally made my day!

LiveBinder Summary

I created a LiveBinder to organize the digital information I have been learning during my college courses with United Tribes Technical College for Elementary Education. As I reflect back on previous courses, I will periodically add websites, videos, completed assignments, tips, resources and more to my LiveBinder.

I have created tabs relating to Classroom Management, Educational Psychology, Technology in Education, Library Resources, and Standards. I have created many sub tabs and even some base tabs.

I hope to use this LiveBinder to keep myself organized. I can open the LiveBinder and review important information I have learned. I believe this will help me tremendously as a future teacher.

Live Binder Link

I have created a direct link to the right so you may access my Live Binder.

I will also include the URL link in this post.

If you are unable to access my Live Binder, please let me know.

Kamama's Live Binder

My Main Multiple Intelligences

Top Image from http://www.osmosysinfo.com/multipleIntelligences.html
Other Three Images from https://tadahgroup.wordpress.com/multiple-intelligences/

These photos were uploaded through an app called photoboother. I did not like using this application. There could be several uses for the application; however, you can only upload four pictures at a time and you cannot center your pictures in the program. I will probably not use this app again. 

My Personal Technology Strategic Plan