Tool #6 Using Web Tools to Promote Discussion

I had a little trouble imagining ways to use these tools in a kindergarten classroom. However, I do like the idea of Todays Meet. I think students that might not feel comfortable responding in class, could respond via this tool. I think advanced kinder students could "chat" with each other on a specific topic using this, as well. It would take a lot of teacher direction but it could be done.
Probably the tool I could imagine us using the most is Skype. I think the experts we could connect with are endless....whether we are studying insects, plants, workers in our community, etc. there are many people that could give my students knowledge. It would show my students the world beyond our classroom.
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What do you think will happen to Jack and Annie as they search for the treasure?
Mrs.Timmreck at 6:25 PM, 12 Jun 2011 via web
Today will be a wonderful day.
Mrs.Timmreck at 6:23 PM, 12 Jun 2011 via web
Good morning, friends!
Mrs.Timmreck at 6:23 PM, 12 Jun 2011 via web
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Tool #5

The first web tools I tried were ABCya and Wordle. I thought it would be neat for my students to use these tools in the classroom at a literacy station. We are often generating lists in the classroom...lists of word family words, lists of things that are a certain color, etc. So, I tried to make an example of how we could use ABCya to make a text picture of things that are a certain color and a Worldle of a specific word family.

Next, I made an account with Storybirds. I think this would be a great way for my students to create their own stories. Instead of relying on paper and pencil, my students could use art to be inspired. I think this might help my students that don't always have ideas for their own writing. More advanced students could collaborate on a story together. This would be another great literacy station.

11 Tools #4

I found this tool to be pretty user friendly. I could see a million ways to use this at school. I would love to use google docs with my team...we could collaborate on our newsletters and other documents we send to parents prior to doing so. We could also use the forms to make decisions as a team quickly. I think the kids would love to "vote" using the forms. I shared a newsletter in progress using google docs and I created a survey to find out what is your favorite nursery rhyme and fairy tale.

11 Tools #3

I was able to embed a video. I liked school tube and Blinkx because I could look at lots of videos pretty quickly. I learned about copyright and fair use. I learned that as long as I am in a secure location, I am good to go. Also, as long as I don't copy entire works, I am okay. I am excited to add pictures and videos to my flipcharts.

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11 Tools #2

Well, I am feeling a little better about this! I was able to view other blogs and comment...hooray! I like the way some people put ideas for me to use in the classroom. Kat Smith found great ideas for a document camera. I am excited to try them! I think building an online community will be great!

My Experience

Hello! My name is Lou Ann Timmreck and I teach at Rummel Creek Elementary. I am in a class this summer called 11 Tools. The first "tool" is creating a blog, which I have previously done. I am still learning, though!