Project 1 -- The Movie

So . . . this is the movie that was supposed to be published about a million years ago. I finally found time to do it. It's kinda cute, I think. As far as my view of technology goes, I think it hasn't changed much, because I've always thought it was a useful tool that I needed to know more about. I WAS introduced to many cool programs I can use, and I was also given opportunity to practice a bit with them. That was good for me. I feel a lot more confident in my ability to use the programs I've learned, and also that I can learn how to use new ones. I liked the concept of Web 2.0. Because the internet has changed a lot since I was little, and there is definitely a lot more opportunity to interact and create your own things. I think that's wonderful, because it helps us to connect with each other with such convenience! The web will help me to communicate with parents and to engage students.

I made this cartoon widget. I only have one cartoon right now, but I thought this was really cool--Especially if I were to ever want to feature students' work.

Proposal for Project 3

Here is my proposal: I will use Google Earth in geography class to have students compare and contrast the cultural characteristics of physically similar regions. They will use Google Earth tour to take us to at least three places and use research to describe and analyze the regions' similarities and differences. They can collect images and stories and use these as a part of their narration. It will be a semester-long project, which they will be completing in steps every one to two weeks.
Students will be learning how to use a new (maybe, maybe not new for them) technology to demonstrate and share their knowledge. With individual research, students will be able to use terms and concepts taught in class to come to conclusions about these specific regions that they've chosen.
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