Digital Blog Post #C - Chapter 5 & Chapter 7

I created an assessment on what I thought were key concepts from the two chapters via FlipQuiz. Here:

Alternatively here is a link to the quiz, as I think the embedding looks kind of wonky.

Though you may not be able to even see it, there is a cover image for the board. Photo credit to PearlsofJannah اللؤلؤ من الجنة on Flickr

I chose concepts that I thought students might not be too familiar with, like software alternatives or information site relevancy. I should also say that I hope this assessment is satisfactory, as I really was not sure on how to include the information while also testing on it.

I myself don't use a lot of alternative software programs, as I'd rather just stick with what I know. I did once use GIMP image editor (one of the answers on the board) and actually liked it a lot. In relation to the board, I also put some trick questions up that I thought would be, well, tricky! I probably wouldn't give this as an actual quiz mind you, more of a review. That is quite an idea though, actually using FlipQuiz to administer a quiz...perhaps I'll do just someday. The use of this program for review a sure bet however, as it's perfect for group teamwork and student attentiveness. Well, I'll fiddle with the format more in the coming days, and compare it to other similar programs I've used before. I'm sure it will become a valuable resource!

Here is a video on FlipQuiz:

Photo credit to

Alexandre Normand on Flickr

References:

Free Digital Tools 4 Teachers (2015, September 22). FlipQuiz [Video file]. Retrieved February 21 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBPsx7jCVtw

Maloy, R.,  O'Loughlin, R., Edwards, S., & Woolf, B. (2011). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 1st Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.

Digital Blog Post #B: Chapter 2 & Chapter 3

I created a Prezi on the subject:

I must say, before this class I wasn't too convinced on the importance of technology in the classroom, but I'm really starting to see it now. through having to include images and videos, the effective (and honestly, fun) of implementing them becomes more and more evident. Plus, joining Flickr is something I would have never done had I not been required to. It's actually very cool how everyone adds and creates images for almost the sole purpose of making sure people can use them, that is, almost creating them for others needs. I may even make a few myself!

On a side note, while this assignment was legitimately enjoyable, wow did it take a long time (though I may as well get used to that becoming a teacher and all).

References:

Edutopia. (2010, May 13). Transformed by Technology and Project-Based Learning: High Tech High [video file]. Retrieved February 7, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcSsrgPmajE

 High Tech High. (n.d). HTM Digital Portfolios. Retrieved from http://www.hightechhigh.org/schools/HTMPL/?show=dp

Maloy, R.,  O'Loughlin, R., Edwards, S., & Woolf, B. (2011). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 1st Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.