5.++Norris

=Norris Elementary Agenda=

August 2, 2011




([]) Wordle Examples || A tool that allows you to play with words. Begin by inserting words and then manipulating them until you find a font, color, and design that you like. Important words can appear larger by typing the word numerous times over or by using the Advanced tab which allows you to write the word, followed by a colon, and a number. The larger the number, the larger the word will appear. || **__ Social Studies __** : research a historical figure, including notable attributes; snip the Wordle, paste into word, and attach a photo of the person, resulting in a poster. **__ Reading __**** : ** describe the setting, character, or author **__ English __** : create a synonym/antonym or contraction/antecedent Wordle **__ Math __** : construct a Wordle that reviews the multiplication table (one set per Wordle) **__ Science __** : write the names and descriptions of the planets **__ Spelling __** : write spelling words; each word to be written a specific number of times **__ Letter recognition/Phonics __** : make a Wordle that focuses on a particular letter; each word must begin with the letter under study || Photo Peach ([]) Photo Peach Examples Trip Advisor Trip Wow ([]) Trip Wow Examples Animoto ([]) Animoto Examples || Each of these tools allows you create a personalized slideshow by uploading photographs and setting to music. They also permit you to insert text, enabling you to highlight the purpose of the photographs. || **__ Social Studies __** : highlight the locations you visit vicariously by uploading maps/photographs **__ Reading __**** : ** explore the setting of stories with photos, linking several stories together **__ English __** : discuss proper nouns by creating a slideshow about famous people **__ Math __** : research everyday math uses and then highlight them via a slideshow **__ Science __** : reinforce the life cycle of an animal by emphasizing the various stages through photos and text **__ Spelling __** : strengthen word identification by building a slideshow that includes photos of the words under study **__ Letter recognition/Phonics __** : examine digraphs through with a slideshow that centers on particular digraphs being studied || Bookemon ([]) Mixbook ([]) eBook Examples || Through the use of these tools, writers are able to create and publish their own books, using photographs they upload. Choose from templates that are provided, ranging in subject and topic matter, or create a unique pattern of your own. || **__ Social Studies __** : examine various cultures by creating unique books **__ Reading __**** : ** retell a story through an eBook format **__ English __** : develop students’ understanding of idioms by creating an eBook that looks at figurative language **__ Math __** : explore angles by writing a book that highlights various angles found in everyday life **__ Science __** : travel the galaxy through an eBook **__ Spelling __** : review spelling patterns through an eBook **__ Letter recognition/Phonics __** : look at rhyming patterns by writing a funny book that showcases them || Glogster (@http://edu.glogster.com/) Glogster Examples Big Huge Labs ([]) Add Letters ([]) Poster Examples || Make interactive, online posters that are suitable for use in any subject or topic area with these tools. You can upload videos and podcasts as well as web links and photos. || **__ Social Studies __** : design a poster that highlights the import/export trade in Tennessee **__ Reading __**** : ** review characterization through a poster that focuses on a character(s) from a story read **__ English __** : create a poster that looks at textual structure (cause/effect and comparison/contrast relationships) **__ Math __** : make a poster answering the question, when will I use math; explore things like gas, food, and movie prices **__ Science __** : poster science fair projects by showcasing research and data **__ Spelling __** : highlight spelling and vocabulary by designing a poster that matches words to visual representations **__ Letter recognition/Phonics __** : identify the difference between hard /c/ and soft /c/ patterns with pictures || Penzu ([]) Penzu Examples Kid Blog ([]) || Begin journaling and blogging with these Web 2.0 tools. Both are student friendly and easy to use. Writers are able to share their work with others, providing an opportunity for readers to comment on what they read. Writing becomes interactive in nature, making both Penzu and Kid Blog excellent vehicles for shared writing. || **__ Social Studies __** : write a journal entry from a historical figure’s point of view **__ Reading __**** : ** keep a reading response journal log or dialectical journal for each chapter or story read **__ English __** : practice writing friendly letters through a blog format **__ Math __** : dialogue through a blog about math concepts to gauge understanding **__ Science __** : outline scientific research by writing observations of animals’ habitats in a journal **__ Spelling __** : highlight spelling words by writing a blog entry with them **__ Letter recognition/Phonics __** : make an alphabet acrostic poem || Quizlet ([]) ESL Video ([|http://www.eslvideo.com]) Survey Monkey ([|http://www.surveymonkey.com]) Online Assessment Examples || These particular tools enable you to create quizzes and study sets for students with various formats. Both Quizlet and ESL Video grade the quizzes for you and permit you to upload pictures and videos. Additionally, Quizlet pronounces the words and definitions for the quiz-taker. Survey Monkey allows you make your own survey questionnaire so that you can rate student knowledge. All three can be used for formative and summative assessment. || Classroom implementation is easy and rife with possibilities. All three of these tools allow you to customize quizzes. ||
 * **Web 2.0 Tool** ||  **Description**  ||  **Possible Class Use**  ||
 * **__ Wordle Word Cloud __**
 * **__ Customized Slideshows __**
 * **__ Digital Books __**** (eBooks) **
 * **__ Online Posters __**
 * **__ Online Writing __**
 * **__ Online Assessment __**