Google Maps/Class 10/8

I have viewed & created things via Google Maps before for our family's farm use. However, I have not used Google Earth maps to alter other maps before. My husband is more familiar with it than I am.
After going into the document that Dr. Pierce sent titled "poop," I went into the document and added my address to the list. All of my other classmates did the same. We were to copy and paste the newly added addresses to Geobatch.com in order to create our very own map. Next, we were also to embed the map here on our blog. I have not yet done this because of some complications, hoping to work the kinks out today.
Instructional Tech Google Map----->go here to view my map!



ISTE T: 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:

a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.

Why?: I chose this standard because this is an inventive way to design & develop maps that students can read, utilize, and assess for all kinds of different assignments. The maps can be personalized or creatively invented for attention holders. Even games can be played from these maps, such as scavenger hunts!

Diigo

Diigo (link to my personal library) is a site that allows one to keep track of their favorite and frequently visited websites, and those sites can be accessed from whatever computer you may be using! The first bookmark that we added was WV Professional Teaching Standards. Diigo allows you to display the urls from your library as well.

Diigo is kind of like Facebook in the sense that it is a group, and as a group we can share and comments inside of Diigo.

Tags allows for organization, easy access, and a convenient way of allowing others to easily review your bookmarks and all that they entail.

Creating a Site

Here is the tool that we are using to create our own websites.

And, THIS is my own personal site.

We uploaded our resume and created our calendar. I chose to display mine under the Homepage, and the title of my site is " Mrs. Hayes' Stuff."

Under ISTE T:

3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:

c.communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.

Why does this apply?: Having a site that students and parents can visit is an excellent way to communicate outside of the classroom. Using this tool, I would be able to post the day's activities, homework, upcoming events, and things that students can be doing to progress or even their personal grades. This allows for 24/7 access, which is a mjor convenience for everyone involved.

Charts Project

The Excel project we have been working on with charts, diagrams, and word processing has been very informative. I have learned how to really take all of the different formats and string it all together as a whole presentation. While we are not finished, we are almost there, and doing the entire project has really reinforced the information well.
The formulas and functions are a lot easier than I remembered. I was always intimidated by them, thus I did not use them. However, I was very happy to realize that it was not the case. Also, taking the information and creating charts allows one to see the number in many formats.
Finally, putting all of the information into a paper including tables, is another advantage to reiterating all of the statistics.

Poll Everywhere/ Storage Diagram

Polleverywhere.com is a website that allows one to create free polls with instant feedback.


Here is a link my storage diagram.




2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:
a.
design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.


This allows students to use a typical diagram in a creative and inventive way, as opposed to traditional ways.

Jing Movie

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2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:

a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.

Snipping Tool

I used the snipping tool to upload this picture to my blog.

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:
a.
promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.

Why?: This is a new, easy way to crop and upload pictures, as opposed to PAINT, or whatever other program students are used to.