Blog #2 Standards and PLNs

Twitter: @misssamisclass
Symbaloo: Link

1. The UEN page has dictionary.com and thesaurus.com right when you log in, so you can look up words right when you log on if needed.
2. It has a canvas link, that would be useful if you are going to use canvas in your class.
3. You can save documents or bookmarks to your page. That would be helpful to have all of your school websites linked and in one place. 

Blog #1: Equity and UDL

From the image shared in class I learned not all students are equal when they first start school. The reality is some students know way too much starting kindergarten, some students are right where they should be, and some students know almost nothing at all. Equity is when all of the students starting school are at the same level. Equity is ideal and is the where students hopefully are when they start school.
Universal design for learning is universal curriculum that can be used and understood by everyone. UDL is an approach to learning that minimizes barriers and helps all students learn. Research says that everyone learns differently and learning is as unique as your finger print. UDL can easily be integrated into my teaching. The first thing I can do is always remember the goal of what I want my students to learn by the end of the lessons. I can also use the three ways mentioned in the video. The first way is to offer information in multiple ways. The second way is to give students plenty of options to express what they know. The last way mentioned is to provide means that will motivate and challenge all learners. When I use UDL in my future class my students will be able to learn in a way that will help them get the most out of what is being taught. With this topic I hope to use the three ways in every lesson I possibly can. UDL really helps shape my vision for empowered learning for my future students. If my students are able to learn at their best rate, and get the most out of learning they will become stronger, and more confident in their skills and abilities. Through UDL my students can become empowered learners.

Initial Blog Post (EDEL 3250)

My names Samantha Sutherland, but I prefer to go by Sami. I love to do anything outdoors like hiking or camping. I also really enjoy playing tennis. I like to read and love Harry Potter. I am usually hanging out with my family or friends in my free time. 
In this class I hope to learn useful ways to implement technology in my future class. I also hope to learn how I can teach students that technology is an important part of the world we live in, and the it will be a life long skill. I want to leave this class with an A. So my goal will be to get my assignments done on time and correctly so I can achieve my goal of getting an A. 

Podcast: 3rd Grade Language Arts

Reflection:

I made a podcast for student to listen to at home, and think about, then in class we will discuss and work on.  Podcasts are very good for students to discover and explore something new at home and then come to class prepared to talk about. It is a great thing for introductions into different topics. Students could use this tool to create different things for projects or presentations. I like this tool,it has a lot of pros to it, it is free easy to use and understand. Lower and upper grades can both use it. Some cons, it can be awkward to record your self, maybe even can be uncomfortable for some.


Standards:

UEN standard: 3rd grade language arts: reading literature standard 1, students will ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

EdTech standard: Students use telecommunications and online resources (e.g., email, online discussions, web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.

ISTE standard:Creative Communicator: Students communicate effectively and express themselves creatively using different tools, styles, formats, and digital media.




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Animoto: 1st Grade Science

Reflection:
I really liked Animoto. I think it is a great tool to create videos/ slide shows, there are so many different ways to create exactly what you want. I can use this in my future class to make videos about different topics we are learning in class. I can have my students create videos for fun with this, or even about themselves. I thought that this tool was extremely easy to use and understand. There are a lot of resources inside of animoto as well. For example they have pictures and mini videos that you can add into your slide show, without having to go on to the internet and try to find a picture or video. I thought that was very nice. I didn't like that you have to upgrade in order for the water mark to go away, so its free, but you don't receive all  the potential benefits. I also didn't like how you were only allowed very few characters in the text portion. I would have liked to be able to write more on some of them.

Standards:
UEN standard: 1st grade science: standard 2, objective 3, students will identify characteristics of the seasons of the year.
EdTech standard:eight: Students will use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.
ISTE standard: Creative Communicator: Students communicate effectively and express themselves creatively using different tools, styles, formats, and digital media.

Padlet: 3rd Grade Language Arts

Reflection:
I made a Padlet to create a question, and to help students writing skills. The question is an opinion question and the students can write back with their responses. Padlet is a good tool for students to make comments and to get comments on their responses to different questions. Some pros to this tool is it is free, you can work on it from home and other people can comment on it from home as well. Some cons it is a little confusing at first, older grades would work better with this tool. Overall is a great and useful tool.

Standards:

UEN standard: 3rd grade language arts: writing standard 1, write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.

EdTech standard: five: Students will use technology tools (e.g. multimedia authoring, presentations, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.

ISTE standard:Creative Communicator: Students communicate effectively and express themselves creatively using different tools, styles, formats, and digital media.

Google Doc: 2nd Grade Math

Reflection:
I used google docs to create a math assignment. Google docs can be used to create hand made assignments, in any subject. It is great for writing assignments and reports for older grades who are more proficient in typing. Students can use google docs in my class to have their parents help them with typing reports. Google docs is a great tool, it is free to use, and easy to understand. It is also great because your work is saved to google drive which you can always have access to, from any computer. It also allows you to share easily with others if you are working on an assignment or project together. 

Standards:

UEN standard: 2nd grade math: strand operations and algebraic thinking, standard 2 objective 2, fluently add and subtract within 20

EdTech standard:eight: Students will use technology resources (e.g., calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational software) for problem-solving, self-directed learning, and extended learning activities.

ISTE standard: Computational Thinker: Students will identify authentic problems, work with data, and use a step-by-step process to automate solutions.



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