What can happen in a second...
A teardrop can fall,
A lion can roar,
You can begin to make a plea
to keep someone from walking out the door.
What can happen in a second...
A pen can leak some ink,
A scratch can drip some blood
But there is no way, that in a second, you could lose my love.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Gingerbread Man Loose in School
Grades Pre Kinder-2nd Grade
*Read The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School by Laura Murray
*Library Orientation- can be purchased through TpT Elementary Library Mama
Pre-Kinder/ Kinder: Walk students through the library and introduce them to the layout of the library.
1st-2nd: Have students follow the scavenger hunt to get familiar with the layout of the library and review procedures with them.
Introduction to library rules and procedures.
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Final Reflection
In our Digital Technology for the School Librarian class we learned about many resources we can use in not only our libraries, but our classrooms. I enjoyed this class because I was able to learn about new resources and how to incorporate them into my campus by watching examples of other such campuses. My favorites that I already am planning on incorporating in the future are using Screencasts, Flipagram, Animoto, and Podcasts. I feel that by incorporating Screencasts, students are able to take what they are being shown and can use it as an example for when they need to do it on their own. I fell in love with the idea of using Flipagram as a "look what we are reading..." activity, and I feel that students will find it fun as well to see themselves online promoting reading.
There are some things that I had already tried before coming to this class such as QR codes, Animoto, and blogs, but I feel that I am better prepared to use them in a different way this coming school year, and I feel that by mixing it up and including new lessons will help make the kids feel engaged, and we will be putting our new iPads to good use. I feel that the kids may have trouble using QR codes, but by incorporating the Screencasts they will be able to see the step-by-step instruction of it.
I am thankful that I got to learn so much from this semester and by seeing other examples from my classmates. It has been a great pleasure and I look forward to working with you all again.
Thank you,
Karina
There are some things that I had already tried before coming to this class such as QR codes, Animoto, and blogs, but I feel that I am better prepared to use them in a different way this coming school year, and I feel that by mixing it up and including new lessons will help make the kids feel engaged, and we will be putting our new iPads to good use. I feel that the kids may have trouble using QR codes, but by incorporating the Screencasts they will be able to see the step-by-step instruction of it.
I am thankful that I got to learn so much from this semester and by seeing other examples from my classmates. It has been a great pleasure and I look forward to working with you all again.
Thank you,
Karina
Monday, April 17, 2017
Media (is) the Message
In listening to the discussion on whether media IS the message, or just a tool to use to send the message out, I would say that in my opinion I feel that media is a tool rather than the message. I must admit that in my campus and district we are trying to push the one-to-one student and technology ratio, and for a while I fought for it too, but in looking at the discussions and the debate I realize now that ultimately learning should be the priority, and if we use technology it shouldn't be the main focus of the lesson.
In my classroom I do feel that I have incorporated technology for many different reasons. My students have blogs that they write on, we use Nearpod, Padlet, and QR codes, but I feel that in using these tools we are using them as just that: a tool. I feel that Richard Clarks' analogy helped me realize my stance in this debate. He mentions that by shipping food through a delivery truck, the nutrition doesn't change based on which truck it is delivered on, so in education we can use the tools for many different reasons, but the deciding factor in how our kids learn is what is the basis of our lesson before we use the tool to deliver it. Let me give you an example, our district has paid for a subscription to Nearpod, and for those of you who are not that familiar with Nearpod it is like powerpoint, but you can incorporate mini activities inside the slides, and you have access to seeing student responses in real time. I tend to use Nearpod when I want to see individual responses of students to see which students I need to target with small-group instruction and tutoring, so when I use Nearpod, it isn't only to keep the students engaged with the fact that they are using the iPads, but it is so that I have a clear look at what my students know and do not know. Whatever I taught them before through notes, activities, and instruction would be what I am looking for through the use of Nearpod.
One good thing I do feel my district has done when it comes to technology is by introducing the SAMR model to us:
In my classroom I do feel that I have incorporated technology for many different reasons. My students have blogs that they write on, we use Nearpod, Padlet, and QR codes, but I feel that in using these tools we are using them as just that: a tool. I feel that Richard Clarks' analogy helped me realize my stance in this debate. He mentions that by shipping food through a delivery truck, the nutrition doesn't change based on which truck it is delivered on, so in education we can use the tools for many different reasons, but the deciding factor in how our kids learn is what is the basis of our lesson before we use the tool to deliver it. Let me give you an example, our district has paid for a subscription to Nearpod, and for those of you who are not that familiar with Nearpod it is like powerpoint, but you can incorporate mini activities inside the slides, and you have access to seeing student responses in real time. I tend to use Nearpod when I want to see individual responses of students to see which students I need to target with small-group instruction and tutoring, so when I use Nearpod, it isn't only to keep the students engaged with the fact that they are using the iPads, but it is so that I have a clear look at what my students know and do not know. Whatever I taught them before through notes, activities, and instruction would be what I am looking for through the use of Nearpod.
One good thing I do feel my district has done when it comes to technology is by introducing the SAMR model to us:
I am still working on understanding the model fully, but for the most part I do understand that they want us to use technology as a tool to help create connections and understanding with the content, but mainly they want us to use technology to help the students CREATE and form those connections through their own experience and make the learning their own.
AS librarians I feel that we need to continue showing our teachers and students how to use technology and make it available for them, but we should not use it as the only solution for learning. Students do need to know how to use these tools for when they go onto post-secondary education, but they should not rely on it as their only source of knowledge.
Some of the issues that I do see may come up is the fact that if students use technology as their main source in education, they may lose the basic skills they need to function in a classroom. We see this when students cannot do basic mathematics without a calculator, or cannot use a dictionary on their own, when they cannot spell without spell-check. I have already seen this with some of my students and it saddens me to see this because I think of their adult-selves and wonder how they will manage if they have no phone with them. It may sound silly to wonder this and to worry about it, but in a world where instant gratification has robbed us of the simple things in life, I worry about the people my students become, and I want them to be okay in the moments when their phone runs out of battery, or the power goes out unexpectedly. I want them to be well-rounded and to be self-sufficient. Technology can be a very powerful tool, but we still need to rely on the basics so that we do not become helpless without it.
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Podcasts
Today I will be reviewing different modes to publish a podcast episode, specifically PodOmatic, AudioBoom, and SoundCloud. I have created a podcast before, so I have included the episode below under all three modems as to show and discuss my experience with each. My original podcast episode was published on PodBean, but I am happy to try new websites :)
PodOmatic Episode 1
Using PodOmatic was very simple to upload my episode on, but I noticed that we needed to have it in MP3 format already rather than having an option to record on the site. I was able to use an earlier format which helped me go step-by-step in publishing the episode. I was very happy to see that it was user-friendly rather than difficult. The only problem I had was trying to find the tab to post, and after a few links through the website I was able to do it with ease.
SoundCloud Episode 1
If you thought using PodOmatic was easy, then SoundCloud is beyond-easy! It took me less than 2 minutes to publish my episode on SoundCloud. Just like PodOmatic, you needed to have an MP3 file ready to go, but once you have that it will be ready in no time. This would be perfect for those podcasters who are ready for something quick.
Audioboom
For Audioboom I wasn't able to publish my episode without first applying to submit it. I feel that this format would be for people who are seriously considering podcasting as a frequent hobby or to promote their episodes. I believe once your application gets accepted I believe you will be able to extend your podcasts for monetary value. Audioboom is great for listening to other podcasts and they have a large selection of them.
The way I wanted to incorporate podcasts into the classroom is by having students either share and discuss the books they are reading, share stories they have written, and as a short series of experiences they've had in class. One way specifically I am considering using a podcast is with my Pre-AP class; we have been reading Lord of the Flies and I have divided my class in half where one half is "defending" Jack as the better leader, and the other is defending Ralph. Since they have written their responses in persuasive format I had them create a video that we turned into a QR code and will have my other classes vote based on the persuasive techniques used. If I could do this again, I would probably have them create a podcast and still use the podcast in coalition with a QR code. I think the kids would enjoy being able to hear their episode like they would on the radio. I am hoping to try to incorporate them soon, we will probably use GarageBand to create our MP3 first. Wish me luck!!
PodOmatic Episode 1
Using PodOmatic was very simple to upload my episode on, but I noticed that we needed to have it in MP3 format already rather than having an option to record on the site. I was able to use an earlier format which helped me go step-by-step in publishing the episode. I was very happy to see that it was user-friendly rather than difficult. The only problem I had was trying to find the tab to post, and after a few links through the website I was able to do it with ease.
SoundCloud Episode 1
If you thought using PodOmatic was easy, then SoundCloud is beyond-easy! It took me less than 2 minutes to publish my episode on SoundCloud. Just like PodOmatic, you needed to have an MP3 file ready to go, but once you have that it will be ready in no time. This would be perfect for those podcasters who are ready for something quick.
Audioboom
For Audioboom I wasn't able to publish my episode without first applying to submit it. I feel that this format would be for people who are seriously considering podcasting as a frequent hobby or to promote their episodes. I believe once your application gets accepted I believe you will be able to extend your podcasts for monetary value. Audioboom is great for listening to other podcasts and they have a large selection of them.
The way I wanted to incorporate podcasts into the classroom is by having students either share and discuss the books they are reading, share stories they have written, and as a short series of experiences they've had in class. One way specifically I am considering using a podcast is with my Pre-AP class; we have been reading Lord of the Flies and I have divided my class in half where one half is "defending" Jack as the better leader, and the other is defending Ralph. Since they have written their responses in persuasive format I had them create a video that we turned into a QR code and will have my other classes vote based on the persuasive techniques used. If I could do this again, I would probably have them create a podcast and still use the podcast in coalition with a QR code. I think the kids would enjoy being able to hear their episode like they would on the radio. I am hoping to try to incorporate them soon, we will probably use GarageBand to create our MP3 first. Wish me luck!!
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