Image Generators 2

I like the idea of using word clouds such as Wordle or Wordsift to express the attributes of a concept. However, I do prefer Wordle over Wordsift because of its user-friendliness, graphics and I did not want my elementary age students having access to the web pictures that might possibly be inappropriate. I was able to create this Wordle at http://www.wordle.net/.

I like Glogster. It took me a while to figure out that in order to add the text you have to click the edit icon. Anyway, this particular medium will allow students to share their works beyond the classroom wall. Teachers can have student to make a poster for the classroom as well as one online to share with those who do not have campus access.

Voicethread was my favorite because I saw how the skill of teaching a student how to appropriately evaluate another student's work as well as accept criticism could be taught and learned. It would be great with the 4th grade native american projects. Students could take a picture of a particular tribe and discuss various aspects of it. Also what a wonderful way to evaluate writing samples.

Since we are concerned with internet safety, a Voki could be used by a student as a way of ensuring anonymity.

I attached my animoto in a separate posting. It was done quickly to meet the requirements. Animotos can use as a way of sharing knowledge learned.

Bookr is good tool for telling a story through pictures or for making a wordless picture book. It would be great one if it allowed you to use pictures from other sources. It allows pictures from Flickr only.

Connectivity

I see connectivity as the building of a online network or community. An individual with the help of a librarian/teacher is taught how to use technology or web tools to learn, create and share/comment via the use of information. Since the student has a degree of ownership, I see constructivism at work as well.

In working with children, I see the possibility of this "less" teacher-directed type of learning being possible. Given students can teach themselves how to play video games, it tells us that we have been sorely wrong about some of our teaching methodologies and need to move into the 21st century.

I also appreciate the idea of learning being less textbook and one dimensional. Students are taught how to evaluate, use and learn from other online or electronic mediums. The skills taught, beyond the academics, are not only invaluable but transferrable.

Hello mindreader,

How are you doing with your book Dear Mr. Henshaw. I think it was a great book. What do you think. Was Leigh Botts angry with his father?

Hey Ms. M.

I loved it! It made dance like I've never danced before.

Hey Super Cutie

Did you like the book Dear Mr. Henshaw

Table 1 - Image Manipulator

Hey I created a magazine cover, check it out.

Videos and The Table 4 Girls

Karen, Jane, Melanie, Michelle and Claire worked on Table 4 and did videos as part of our learning experience. Here is a video that we embedded that talks about preschoolers and libraries. Enjoy!

Well, the video would not load because it was not a compatible file. I'll try again. So come back later.