tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34490454192943985022024-02-20T12:47:53.908-08:00Special Passiontplikelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03171656670497510728noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449045419294398502.post-9305511706263935012008-06-27T06:29:00.000-07:002008-06-27T07:15:34.937-07:00"Computer Geek"After a week of Active Studio Training, I must say, that I feel so much more confident in my ability to function using this form of technology as a teaching tool. I see the benefits and I can also envision the students as well as myself, reaping the rewards.<br />On Thursday, I had to present my very own flip chart I created. On each page, I incorporated the various techniques I learned to engage and wow my students. The presentation went off without any glitches.<br />This training has been most rewarding. Now, I feel somewhat like a "Computer Geek."tplikelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03171656670497510728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449045419294398502.post-2283051027037050362008-06-26T06:13:00.000-07:002008-06-26T06:28:40.634-07:00Active Studio TrainingI just learned about the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Activote</span>. It is a fun and interactive way to enhance, assess and manage students' progress. I got a chance to be the student in the classroom and take a test by way of registering my answer choice on the big screen. The instructor is then able to view answers and collective data as a whole or individually, item by item. Students' answers are anonymous. Choices are made through a hand held, numbered control, pretty much like a remote control. I can thoroughly see how this form of evaluation is and can be most helpful to the students, teacher, and the district.<br /> Data is made available through, spread sheets, charts, and graphs, as well as individual reports. This form of data collection lends itself to fun and adventure. I rank it up there with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Wii</span>.tplikelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03171656670497510728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449045419294398502.post-3928903085469717112008-06-25T12:39:00.000-07:002008-06-25T12:57:33.942-07:00Active Studio TrainingToday is my third day of Active Studio Training. I must say I am becoming a new convert. When I first got the news that I would be getting an Active Board, I was not a happy camper. When it arrived, I felt overwhelmed and heavy just like that huge, white, monstrosity that blocked my view. My Principal looked for my excitement, and often came in to see if I was using it with the children. I would repeatedly say, "Not yet."<br />Under the leadership of Mrs. Rachael Mercer, I now feel somewhat confident and I can now see the awesome and wonderful possibilities this form of technology can lend itself to the enhancement of student achievement.<br />I am learning to create flip charts, import various media into my flip charts, and to create interactive lessons that will keep my students engaged.tplikelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03171656670497510728noreply@blogger.com0