File Converter

Bender Converter

By using BenderConverter, I was able to save YouTube videos to my desktop and open them using my Windows Media Player. This was so helpful and I feel that I will definitely be using this tool in the future because I feel that digital learning will excel in the future.

I feel that standard 3, Model Digital Age Work and Learning applies closest to this assignment because it promotes digital learning. In this technology inspired world that we live in, we can take advantage of all of these digital software systems being created to help us as educators be able to strongly educate our students.

Appropriate a YouTube Video

I used a free software call SaveTube in order to save my YouTube video. I chose a School House Rock video with a song that helped me remember the Preamble to the United States Constitution when I had to memorize it for my 5th grade History course.

Online videos such as what you will find on YouTube are very educational and I plan to use them when I become an educator because they worked for me.

SaveTube

I feel this type of digital learning relates closest to standard number 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility.

Jeopardy

My Jeopardy Template


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I used this website to create a Jeopardy game with the United States Capitals. I feel that I will able to use this website in my classroom as reviews for quizzes and tests. Had fun with this assignment!!

Powerpoint/Prezi

I am having issues with my computer because my microsoft powerpoint will not open at the current moment, will try again later. Gotta love technical difficulties.

Google Spread Sheet

Grade Spreadsheet
This assignment was very difficult to do, but will be great to use when documenting grades. After this practice, I will have an easier time using this free program through Google Docs once I have a classroom of my own.

Google Calendar

Google Calendar has become of use to me. It is very handy and it also has sent me reminders to email about upcoming events.

Google Forms

I really enjoyed doing this assignment and I can definitely say that I will use this in the future. This form will help me monitor my students progress throughout their studies as well as benefit me in the classroom in various other ways. My form is above and I based it on Google Docs and how everyone is progressing with this new software.

Tiny

Today I used Tiny in order to shorten longer links. I never knew that this website existed until this course and I know for a fact I will use this tool many of times in the future. I have always hated having to post long links in assignments because I feel that they just take up space therefore Tiny will be of great use to me personally and as an educator.

My Example:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cocker+spaniel+101&aq=8&oq=cocker+spa

I shortened the link above into this short link below:

http://tiny.cc/6w2t1

MM4 Reading

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KOC514i_BQKHifdjC1JLk-YDIbCi03Ag9KQCvn7JtQM/edit?hl=en_US

Above is my link to the questions from the reading. This reading was interesting to me because I didnt realize how many different learning styles there was. These principles are ultimately different and determining your own preferred style takes some time and memorization.

Graphing Tools Online

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17QkUbATkckMZGKxA_h9qCa-8QEE1j9rF60X_1uTk5do/edit?hl=en_US

4th Grade Data ^



https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mwe8yB_WSPWqVw6jTjsYQQMUQGKdDsUKKMXj_iMosaY/edit?hl=en_US


8th Grade Data ^



In these two documents above, I have created two different yet very similar bar graphs that depict data of the NAEP Test Scores in both the 4th and 8th grade. The purpose of these documents is to inform about the need for additional funding in order to increase tools for higher educational purposes.

I found the KidZone website to be very educational. After a little technical searching, this website helped me create these graphs and will someday be used for educating my students.

Reading #3

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=17UYShftPEh_vwZ2-EE3Wd7lCwrHBZkTmwIDY1Ty-WpU

Reading #3 dealt with multitasking as well as the Cone of Experience. I learned that memory and sensory skills go hand and hand. This reading made me look into my past and relate my memory skills into my academic past.

Reading #2

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1ZeJrq2q34nS-CFsNK7f3mtg8kJi97WMc3DZA1Yv4aAA

After having trouble accessing the readings as well as replacing a laptop, I am finally back into the world of technology.

Dale's Cone of Experience is a unique tool of education. After reading about the cone of experience, I have considered that this will be a great tool that I can use in the future as an educator.

Zoomerang Survey

Today we created a survey through . It is a site that makes creating any type of survey very easy. I feel that this will be helpful throughout my time as an educator because I will use surveys as one of my methods to track the progress of how my students are doing in their studies.

I chose to do my survey on buying books at the Fairmont State bookstore because I feel that a lot of students choose different options when buying and selling back books.

Poll

I added a poll to my blog. I decided to add a poll and ask my viewers who they thought should have won the reality show, American Idol. It is one of the most popular shows on television and a favorite of mine therefore I added something a little fun to the page -------------------->

VOTE :)

Jing Image and Screen Cast

http://screencast.com/t/3TWzl6o6h8Zl

Jing is a very useful tool that is used to capture video and images as well as other things. I had much difficulty with Jing due to my computer not having the proper updates therefore I have fell a little behind. Jing is not a hard tool to use but it does require proper software on your computer such as a microphone if audio is preferred. I can definitely see myself using Jing in the classroom because it will be useful for many educational purposes.

I chose to do my screen cast on how to use Google Maps. Google Maps has helped me with directions many of times therefore I think it is a tool that I would share with others.

I have chose an instructional guide to how to use Blackboard for my Jing image. Uses images through Jing will also be an educational tool that will help throughout my time as an educator.

Word Cloud 6/16

I chose to use the definition of history for my word cloud because history is my specialization in the educational field and I feel that the importance and interpretation of history is easily mistaken. I enjoyed using Wordle to make word clouds and I feel that this will be able to help me in the classroom point out the highlights of specific things that I want to point out on various topics.

Picassohead

http://www.picassohead.com/

I actually had a little bit of difficulty working on my Picassohead. Although it was a little hard to navigate through, it was fun. At first, I couldn't figure out how to delete an item that I didn't want, but all I had to do was scroll down and an informational task bar was provided with the site. I think that Picassohead should have a direct link rather than using an attachment key because I felt that it was a little difficult in order to make this post. Overall, this was a fun project and it has given me several ideas on how to use this in the future in my history classes.

Snipping Tool

I did not have a clue that the Snipping Tool even existed. This tool will be so beneficial for me. It will be great to copy verification letters, receipts, etc. I chose to "snip" a copy of a website that I will use to help my history students learn about the presidents of the United States. Love the snipping tool!!

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/pres/list.shtml

Voki/Microsoft

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LgKFzWrY_59bTleAc7bMIKcfsG2PThsA0hwVQLaEAU0/edit?hl=en_US


Today I learned more about Microsoft Word and how to publish more details to Google Documents. I also learned about creating an avatar on http://www.voki.com/ and I put my text into words through the avatar that I created. I made my avatar speak about my teaching philosophy.

6/7 Diigo

A web browser add on is a program that is integrated into the browser that provides additional functions into your preferred browser. I discovered that I can not install add ons into my Google Chrome browser because it is a simplified browser compared to Internet Explorer or my favorite, Mozilla Firefox.  I have used several basic add ons before mostly for social networking sites such as Facebook or search engines like Google and they are very convenient for everyday use navigating through the internet.

I am currently using a Google add on which has easy access to a search engine which helps a lot being a college student. There are always words that I need to look up or information that I need to learn about in order to do my assignments and having a Google add on really helps my use of the internet. I think that Standard 2, Digital Age Learning Culture fits the use of Diigo the best because it involves educators using digital learning in order to educate students.