Professional Development Evaluation
The charts above show the professional development evaluation I took at the start of the course and at the end of the course. The picture on the left shows the evaluation I took at the beginning of the course. The results show I needed to improve mainly upon Design and Development Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments. The picture on the right shows the evaluation I took at the end of the course. The results show I have significantly improved in the Design and Development Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments area. These improvements come from the assignments completed throughout the W200 course. The main aspect of this category is knowing how to incorporate technology into my lessons to enhance learning and make learning more effective. The tools I discovered during W200, including Nearpod, Chatterpix, and Popplet will allow me to do this.
The charts above show the professional development evaluation I took at the start of the course and at the end of the course. The picture on the left shows the evaluation I took at the beginning of the course. The results show I needed to improve mainly upon Design and Development Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments. The picture on the right shows the evaluation I took at the end of the course. The results show I have significantly improved in the Design and Development Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments area. These improvements come from the assignments completed throughout the W200 course. The main aspect of this category is knowing how to incorporate technology into my lessons to enhance learning and make learning more effective. The tools I discovered during W200, including Nearpod, Chatterpix, and Popplet will allow me to do this.
Badge #1- Chatterpix
Chatterpix is an app that allows you to upload a picture and record a voice over for that picture. The tool makes the picture look like it is talking. In this example, I uploaded a picture of myself and recorded a voice over introducing my future students to my first grade class. I can use this tool in my future classroom as a way to engage the students when giving announcements to the class. The students can also use this app to create their own Chatterpix for projects or other assignments.
Chatterpix is an app that allows you to upload a picture and record a voice over for that picture. The tool makes the picture look like it is talking. In this example, I uploaded a picture of myself and recorded a voice over introducing my future students to my first grade class. I can use this tool in my future classroom as a way to engage the students when giving announcements to the class. The students can also use this app to create their own Chatterpix for projects or other assignments.
Badge #2- Smore
Smore is a website used to make flyers. It allows you to add titles, text, and images, as well as add color. In this example I created a flyer for my future classroom that is directed at my future students parents. The flyer includes a picture of myself, information about me, contact information, as well as topics I will cover that year in the classroom. Smore is a good educational tool that I can use in my future classroom because it is a fun way for students to make flyers instead of just using regular paper. I can also use this for my own use such as making announcements to the students and parents.
Smore is a website used to make flyers. It allows you to add titles, text, and images, as well as add color. In this example I created a flyer for my future classroom that is directed at my future students parents. The flyer includes a picture of myself, information about me, contact information, as well as topics I will cover that year in the classroom. Smore is a good educational tool that I can use in my future classroom because it is a fun way for students to make flyers instead of just using regular paper. I can also use this for my own use such as making announcements to the students and parents.
Badge #3- Popplet Concept Map
Poplet is a tool that allows you to create a concept map. This concept map can be about anything you desire, and it also allows you to add pictures. In this example I created a concept map for lesson plan I could use in my future as a teacher. It includes images, as well as activities I will include in the lesson. This will be a useful educational tool for my students as they can use their devices to make concept maps about material we are covering in class. I can also use this for my future lesson planning.
Poplet is a tool that allows you to create a concept map. This concept map can be about anything you desire, and it also allows you to add pictures. In this example I created a concept map for lesson plan I could use in my future as a teacher. It includes images, as well as activities I will include in the lesson. This will be a useful educational tool for my students as they can use their devices to make concept maps about material we are covering in class. I can also use this for my future lesson planning.
Badge #4- Resource Evaluation
In this example I evaluated a resource that could be used in my future classroom. I decided to evaluate Kahoot, as that is a resource I am familiar with and am interested in using in my future classroom. The four E's I focused on while evaluating Kahoot was effectiveness, efficiency, enhancement, engagement. These four E's are important aspects of the future classroom, therefore it is important to make sure resources I am planning on using have these.
In this example I evaluated a resource that could be used in my future classroom. I decided to evaluate Kahoot, as that is a resource I am familiar with and am interested in using in my future classroom. The four E's I focused on while evaluating Kahoot was effectiveness, efficiency, enhancement, engagement. These four E's are important aspects of the future classroom, therefore it is important to make sure resources I am planning on using have these.
Badge #5- Twitter Chat
Twitter Chat is a way educators around the world can stay in contact with one another and discuss ideas online. In this example I participated in a twitter chat that discussed the best practices in elementary education. In each of my responses I used the hashtag that went along with the chat so other people in the chat could see my responses. Twitter chat is a good resource I am going to use as a future educator because it is a good way to hear other peoples opinions and ideas and implement them into your own classroom.
Twitter Chat is a way educators around the world can stay in contact with one another and discuss ideas online. In this example I participated in a twitter chat that discussed the best practices in elementary education. In each of my responses I used the hashtag that went along with the chat so other people in the chat could see my responses. Twitter chat is a good resource I am going to use as a future educator because it is a good way to hear other peoples opinions and ideas and implement them into your own classroom.
Badge #6- Nearpod
Nearpod is a website used for powerpoint presentations. Users can create a powerpoint using Microsoft powerpoint, and upload it to Nearpod. Nearpod then allows the presentation to become interactive. Students can use the code provided to view the presentation on their own device and scroll through at their leisure. This is a good educational tool because it is a good way for educators to get their students engaged in their presentations which is why I plan on using it in my future classroom.
Nearpod is a website used for powerpoint presentations. Users can create a powerpoint using Microsoft powerpoint, and upload it to Nearpod. Nearpod then allows the presentation to become interactive. Students can use the code provided to view the presentation on their own device and scroll through at their leisure. This is a good educational tool because it is a good way for educators to get their students engaged in their presentations which is why I plan on using it in my future classroom.
Badge #7- Production Badge
For this example I used a story board app to retell a story. This app allowed me to use images provided and record a voice over to tell the story. It allowed me to use many pages, as well as upload to Youtube. This production tool would be a good tool to use in my future classroom as it is a creative way for students to tell a story. It is also engaging, and being able to record your own voice telling the story is something different.
For this example I used a story board app to retell a story. This app allowed me to use images provided and record a voice over to tell the story. It allowed me to use many pages, as well as upload to Youtube. This production tool would be a good tool to use in my future classroom as it is a creative way for students to tell a story. It is also engaging, and being able to record your own voice telling the story is something different.
Badge #8- Infographic
Piktochart is a website that allows you to create an infographic on any topic. The infographic can include headers, color, pictures and other text. For this example I created an infographic about cyberbullying which I used for my lesson plan. This educational tool would be beneficial for my future classroom as it is an engaging way for a teacher to give announcements or make flyers. It will also be useful for assignments, where students can make their own flyers for a project or presentation.
Piktochart is a website that allows you to create an infographic on any topic. The infographic can include headers, color, pictures and other text. For this example I created an infographic about cyberbullying which I used for my lesson plan. This educational tool would be beneficial for my future classroom as it is an engaging way for a teacher to give announcements or make flyers. It will also be useful for assignments, where students can make their own flyers for a project or presentation.
Badge #9- QR Code
QR Codes are a way to give information to someone in a compact way. QR codes allow students to scan the code with an app, which then takes them to some kind of image, website, or video. In this example, I used QR codes for a board game I created for a computational thinking lesson plan. The students scanned the QR code in order to see how many points they achieved. This tool will be beneficial for my future classroom as it is a way to engage students with technology.
QR Codes are a way to give information to someone in a compact way. QR codes allow students to scan the code with an app, which then takes them to some kind of image, website, or video. In this example, I used QR codes for a board game I created for a computational thinking lesson plan. The students scanned the QR code in order to see how many points they achieved. This tool will be beneficial for my future classroom as it is a way to engage students with technology.
Badge #10- Board Game
Board games are a good way for students to be engaged. Board games can hold educational value when presented in the right way with the right material. In this example, I created a board game about cyberbullying. While playing this game, students learned about cyber bullying facts, and ways in which to prevent cyberbullying. Board games will be beneficial in my future classroom as it is a hands on activity for students to do, which will keep them engaged as well as learning.
Board games are a good way for students to be engaged. Board games can hold educational value when presented in the right way with the right material. In this example, I created a board game about cyberbullying. While playing this game, students learned about cyber bullying facts, and ways in which to prevent cyberbullying. Board games will be beneficial in my future classroom as it is a hands on activity for students to do, which will keep them engaged as well as learning.
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