For this quest, create an entry in your blog in which you develop a definition of open educational resources and explain the various Creative Commons licenses one may encounter when searching for these resources.
My definition of open educational resources: materials intended for the purpose of learning opportunities (for teachers, students, or life-long learners) that are acknowledged free use.
There are varying encounters with Creative Commons licenses one may have. With Attribution, one can build off another's work as long as credit to the original author has been given. Others like, attribution-NonCommerical-NoDerivs, allow one to download and share as long as credit is given and no modifications are made. I think of what College Board allows AP teachers to do. For example, they provide us with access to FRQs from year's past. It is okay to use them for assessments as long as College Board credit is provided.
*referenced https://creativecommons.org/licenses/
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
E. Mitchell's Create 2.1.3 – Using Web 2.0 Tools to Differentiate Student Assessment Quest
Using the resources as a guide, isolate one Web Tool that aligns with differentiation and student assessment. Then, post the tool to your blog and include information, suggested student use, and instructional practices.
Glogster is a presentation tool that I have used for a couple of years. I have some student accounts that I established that I recycle for use. It is a tool that is easy to use and allows the student to demonstrate their knowledge in multiple ways. Students can incorporate text, images, videos, and links to further information. Currently my students make one for a character personality assessment. They are required to provide an illustration or clip to accompany the aspect of personality they are referencing. This allows them to easily add the two requirements, as well as have one centralized place for me to grade. I made a Glog for my bio information provided to students at the beginning of the semester.
Here is a snapshot of the detailed instructions I provide the students to help navigate the tool.
Glogster is a presentation tool that I have used for a couple of years. I have some student accounts that I established that I recycle for use. It is a tool that is easy to use and allows the student to demonstrate their knowledge in multiple ways. Students can incorporate text, images, videos, and links to further information. Currently my students make one for a character personality assessment. They are required to provide an illustration or clip to accompany the aspect of personality they are referencing. This allows them to easily add the two requirements, as well as have one centralized place for me to grade. I made a Glog for my bio information provided to students at the beginning of the semester.
Here is a snapshot of the detailed instructions I provide the students to help navigate the tool.
E. Mitchell's Create 2.1.2 – Using Web 2.0 Tools to Differentiate Teacher Instruction Quest
Compose a blog post about relying on the Web 2.0 Tools discussed in the Create quest. Select one of these tools and build a learning focused instructional tool. Upon completion, identify the tool and include a brief description in your blog post.
When people show confusion about how online classes are effective, I am perplexed! With the plethora of Web 2.0 tools available, how could online class not be effective is the real question! As long as an instructor makes attempts to stay abreast of new technologies, there are a multitude of options to enhance the online learning experience.
For example, I have taught AP Psych for 9 years. I previously constructed a WikiSite to house all of my review information for the national exam. I decided to transition to a Padlet for next year and I have started to add things already. I, of course, will continue as the year goes on and give students the chance to enhance it as well!
When people show confusion about how online classes are effective, I am perplexed! With the plethora of Web 2.0 tools available, how could online class not be effective is the real question! As long as an instructor makes attempts to stay abreast of new technologies, there are a multitude of options to enhance the online learning experience.
For example, I have taught AP Psych for 9 years. I previously constructed a WikiSite to house all of my review information for the national exam. I decided to transition to a Padlet for next year and I have started to add things already. I, of course, will continue as the year goes on and give students the chance to enhance it as well!
E. Mitchell's Create 2.1.1 – Web Tools Quest
Use the internet to research a variety of Web Tools that can be used for student learning or instruction. Then, create three categories and elaborate on the value of the tools referenced. Describe each tool explaining its use, associated cost and how the tool would implemented in a learning environment. Document the items in your blog.
Presentation:
1. Animoto - Many of my students create an Animoto presentation for their Introduction Discussion. It is easy to use and allows the students to incorporate pictures and commentary. Depending on the intended use, the cost varies from personal to business (9.99 to 29.99). This would be great to use when referring to diagrams in preparing students for the AP exam. Or as my introduction for the students to get to know me.
2. Museum Box - I have used this previously with my F2F students and it was a little confusing for them, but I loved how this presentation tool is multifaceted. It allows students to add pictures, videos, links, and papers by placing them into a virtual box. The box can be decorated and rotated when presented. A student can also create little niches that can be further explored when clicked on. When I used it previously, it was free. However now you have to sign up for a username and password to be issued. This is a just a presentation option that goes beyond the usual powerpoints and prezis I receive.
3. Weebly - This is a free tool for basic options. When creating websites, this is the place to start for students who possess zero knowledge about the process. It is very user friendly and allows students just to click and drag options they desire and insert text. Sharing is easy with a provided URL. I provide this option for assignments that require group work.
Video:
1. Domo Animate - Not free anymore =( I loved using this for assignments that required students to demonstrate psychology in actionm, like our unit on emotion. Teachers can purchase use for a year for $59 or can pay for a classroom costing around $356!!
2. PsychTube - This is a free site to access. I enjoy referring to lectures posted by college professors for my students to refer to. This is a great tool because of the credibility of the videos.
Games:
1. Kahoot - FREE!! My students even use this is create review games and games for club activities. Students like this because it is interactive and competitive. This would be good to use in a review session during the weekly Adobe time.
Presentation:
1. Animoto - Many of my students create an Animoto presentation for their Introduction Discussion. It is easy to use and allows the students to incorporate pictures and commentary. Depending on the intended use, the cost varies from personal to business (9.99 to 29.99). This would be great to use when referring to diagrams in preparing students for the AP exam. Or as my introduction for the students to get to know me.
2. Museum Box - I have used this previously with my F2F students and it was a little confusing for them, but I loved how this presentation tool is multifaceted. It allows students to add pictures, videos, links, and papers by placing them into a virtual box. The box can be decorated and rotated when presented. A student can also create little niches that can be further explored when clicked on. When I used it previously, it was free. However now you have to sign up for a username and password to be issued. This is a just a presentation option that goes beyond the usual powerpoints and prezis I receive.
3. Weebly - This is a free tool for basic options. When creating websites, this is the place to start for students who possess zero knowledge about the process. It is very user friendly and allows students just to click and drag options they desire and insert text. Sharing is easy with a provided URL. I provide this option for assignments that require group work.
Video:
1. Domo Animate - Not free anymore =( I loved using this for assignments that required students to demonstrate psychology in actionm, like our unit on emotion. Teachers can purchase use for a year for $59 or can pay for a classroom costing around $356!!
2. PsychTube - This is a free site to access. I enjoy referring to lectures posted by college professors for my students to refer to. This is a great tool because of the credibility of the videos.
Games:
1. Kahoot - FREE!! My students even use this is create review games and games for club activities. Students like this because it is interactive and competitive. This would be good to use in a review session during the weekly Adobe time.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
E. Mitchell's Create 1.1.3 – Appearance Quest
Please identify ten instructional sites, and isolate five sites which exemplify sound design ideals and five that do not adhere to these standards and document in your blog.
*All sites I selected pertain to my content topic area -- Psychology.
Top Five: These are great because they have multiple graphics and videos to accompany the text information.
1. http://study.com/academy/lesson/intro-to-psychology.html
2. http://psychology.about.com/
3. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
4. http://mentalhealth.about.com/
5. http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/
Bottom Five: Most of these sites are very basic and only provide information in black colored font on a white background.
1. http://allpsych.com/
2. http://www.sparknotes.com/psychology/
3. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/index.shtml
4. http://www.psychnet-uk.com/
5. http://www.psychology.org/
*All sites I selected pertain to my content topic area -- Psychology.
Top Five: These are great because they have multiple graphics and videos to accompany the text information.
1. http://study.com/academy/lesson/intro-to-psychology.html
2. http://psychology.about.com/
3. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
4. http://mentalhealth.about.com/
5. http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/
Bottom Five: Most of these sites are very basic and only provide information in black colored font on a white background.
1. http://allpsych.com/
2. http://www.sparknotes.com/psychology/
3. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/index.shtml
4. http://www.psychnet-uk.com/
5. http://www.psychology.org/
E. Mitchell's Create 1.1.2. – Creating a Content Map Quest
Consider the topic isolated in the beginning of this quest.What should be included in the Content Map? What aspects of online learning are essential to integrate in the process? Using a format explored above, create a Content Map for the chosen topic. Post the completed Content Map in your blog.
My topic is "How to be Successful in Psychology".
Content Map - This is really based on the past experiences of students and their "Words of Wisdom" for future AP Psych students. Additionally I integrated my personal teaching ideals as to what I want students to be doing.
Aspects of Online Learning - Really making sure the tools are available to the students as well as clearly communicating their availability to the students.
My topic is "How to be Successful in Psychology".
Content Map - This is really based on the past experiences of students and their "Words of Wisdom" for future AP Psych students. Additionally I integrated my personal teaching ideals as to what I want students to be doing.
Aspects of Online Learning - Really making sure the tools are available to the students as well as clearly communicating their availability to the students.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
E. Mitchell's Create 1.1.1 – Time Management Quest
List five time management tools in your blog and briefly describe their use and relevance to the online world. Does the tool relate to personal, professional, or a combination of both?
If I were to apply the stereotypical divisions of personality, I am a definite Type A. Planning and organizing I thrive doing and have always been good at time management. I do NOT let grass grow under my feet. For example, I already have our entire Disney trip planned for next April which cannot even be booked yet (boo Disney--only boo because I LOVE it) until July! So these are some tools I found from http://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/top-15-time-management-apps-and-tools.html that could be helpful even to someone like me =)
1. Universal Password Manager - This would be great for personal because I like Symbaloo for work. This is helpful because it warehouses multiple site passwords without having to play the guessing game or saving them to the site (which is not advised to do because we so readily forget them!).
2. Pocket - personal and professional - This is helpful because it is like being able to save something or "put it in your pocket" until later. It can be used for articles, sites, videos...pretty much anything you may want to come back to at another time when you did have time to read it or watch at that moment.
3. Remember the Milk - personal and professional - This allows one to make priority lists but also has enhanced features reminders, tags, locations, and URLs. It can even by synced with Evernote.
4. Google Calendar - personal and professional - I really like Google calendars because they can easily be shared and modified without having to send out an entirely new document. I like how it can be color coded as well as adding times and reminders.
5. Rescue Time - personal and professional - This is great to measure lack of productivity at home but also with students instead of focusing on their schoolwork. It sends weekly reports to let you know time you have on applications and websites and can provide a detailed report based on ones daily habits.
If I were to apply the stereotypical divisions of personality, I am a definite Type A. Planning and organizing I thrive doing and have always been good at time management. I do NOT let grass grow under my feet. For example, I already have our entire Disney trip planned for next April which cannot even be booked yet (boo Disney--only boo because I LOVE it) until July! So these are some tools I found from http://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/top-15-time-management-apps-and-tools.html that could be helpful even to someone like me =)
1. Universal Password Manager - This would be great for personal because I like Symbaloo for work. This is helpful because it warehouses multiple site passwords without having to play the guessing game or saving them to the site (which is not advised to do because we so readily forget them!).
2. Pocket - personal and professional - This is helpful because it is like being able to save something or "put it in your pocket" until later. It can be used for articles, sites, videos...pretty much anything you may want to come back to at another time when you did have time to read it or watch at that moment.
3. Remember the Milk - personal and professional - This allows one to make priority lists but also has enhanced features reminders, tags, locations, and URLs. It can even by synced with Evernote.
4. Google Calendar - personal and professional - I really like Google calendars because they can easily be shared and modified without having to send out an entirely new document. I like how it can be color coded as well as adding times and reminders.
5. Rescue Time - personal and professional - This is great to measure lack of productivity at home but also with students instead of focusing on their schoolwork. It sends weekly reports to let you know time you have on applications and websites and can provide a detailed report based on ones daily habits.
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