Tuesday, May 25, 2010

They could text you the answer...


Would you use Wordle in your classroom?  Click here to vote via the web (or by clicking in the chart below), or you can text the corresponding code to 22333.


Yes: 56773
No: 56776
Maybe: 56777


"See" what you want to learn

Using the comments that were shared, you can see what you want to learn.

The bigger the word, the more times it is included in your posts; thus, the more important it is to you.  Conversely, the smaller the word, the less frequently it is included.

Kind of a visual KWL chart.  Created at Wordle.net

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

EDU 505... What do you want to know?

In my quest to obtain knowledge to foster both my growth as a person and educator, I am sometimes frustrated by the shackles that are placed upon me by the professors who are in charge of furthering my education.  Most often, it is not their choice; but, that they are required to cover specific requirements and, thus, do not have time to venture far from such objectives.

In EDU 505, we must cover a variety of topics... IDEA, section 508, UDL, to name a few.  But, we also have the opportunity to learn about things that you want and "need" to know.  For example... 
  • creating, editing, and delivering video in your classrooms
  • making a presentation that isn't boring
  • creating a digital book
  • citing sources (loads of fun... but so easy)
  • claymation with a purpose
  • manipulating graphics
  • creating a wiki (and why)
  • blogging
  • moodling (huh)
  • wordling
If you want to learn it... and none of us know it... we will "figure it out together."  Our goal is to enhance the education that you provide... By teaching you, we will teach the world.

With that... what do you want to know?