Web-based Resources & Learning Activities

 

Web-based Resources & Learning Activities

While there are several virtual learning websites at our fingertips. I chose the following three sites to visit and explore. Each location provides different content areas to enrich a virtual learning experience. 

The first site  https://artsandculture.google.com/   Google Arts & Culture, is a non-profit site. The work with cultural institutions and artists worldwide to bring the world Art and Culture at your fingertips for a virtual learning experience. Google Arts & Culture also offers virtual field trips.  

https://artsandculture.google.com/project/expeditions

This site gives virtual tours.

I chose to take a virtual tour through history : 

I clicked on the tab for Natural History and took a tour with the gone but not forgotten DINOSAURS!

Expedition #1:

This expedition consisted of a virtual tour about, Lost Creatures, Fossils, Meet the Dinosaurs, and Extinction.  The panoramic images of all things dinosaurs were on display, and what a real-life experience it is.  Each picture was paired with facts about each dinosaur. This virtual field trip would be a great learning experience for all ages, and what a great way to bring in the knowledge of this era to the mids of who are always so curious to know everything.  

Expedition #2: 

This expedition consisted of taking a tour under the deep blue sea and taking a virtual swim with the ocean's ferocious predator: The Shark. This expedition consisted of amazing photographs along with factual information about each type of shark. This would be a great way to begin an Ocean themed unit. 

Make waves

Go underwater and find out what goes on below the surface

ferocious

We have it all, from the White Tip Reef Sharks of the Philippines to the Great White Sharks of Port Lincoln, Australia. Join us on this expedition to learn about all kinds of sharks and their natural habitats. 

Rocio, during October, offer several virtual  Halloween learning experiences

7 Terrifying Tales: 

This is a virtual tour of England's most haunted historic buildings and monuments.  

I found this very spook-fabulous! For all those curious minds that like the haunting vibe. 

https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/spooky-tales-from-england-s-haunted-castles/LwKShOOE2UcAIA

This experience would be a great way to bring creative writing into play in the classroom. 

 

PhET Interactive Simulations for Science and Math:

https://phet.colorado.edu/

This site gives virtual simulations for science and math.

This video link will help build understanding and guidance in how the simulations operate.

https://youtu.be/UypdZe2Wv9A

Math:

Topics

• Fractions
• Equivalent Fractions
• Mixed Numbers

Sample Learning Goals

• Build equivalent fractions using numbers and pictures
• Compare fractions using numbers and patterns
• Recognize equivalent simplified and unsimplified fractions
• Note: Build A Fraction expands on ideas from the Fraction Intro and Fraction Matcher sims or can be used as a stand-alone tool

Standards Alignment

Common Core - Math

• 3.NF.A.1

  Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b.

• 3.G.A.2

  Partition shapes into parts with equal areas. Express the area of each part as a unit fraction of the whole. For example, partition a shape into 4 parts with equal area, and describe the area of each part as 1/4 of the area of the shape.

• 2.G.A.3

  Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, thirds, half of, a third of, etc., and describe the whole as two halves, three thirds, four fourths. Recognize that equal shares of identical wholes need not have the same shape.

• 1.G.A.3

  Partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, fourths, and quarters, and use the phrases half of, fourth of, and quarter of. Describe the whole as two of, or four of the shares. Understand for these examples that decomposing into more equal shares creates smaller shares.

System Requirements

HTML5 simulations can run on iPads, Chromebooks, PC, Mac, and Linux systems.
See complete HTML5 system requirements

This site offers everything to get you started at the tip of your finger.  

Science:

Balloons and Static Electricity

Topics

• Static Electricity
• Electric Charges
• Electric Force

Sample Learning Goals

• Describe and draw models for common static electricity concepts (transfer of charge, induction, attraction, repulsion, and grounding)
• Make predictions about force at a distance for various configurations of charge

Inclusive Features

• Alternative Input

• Interactive Description

We are adding features to make our simulations more inclusive to learners with diverse needs and within diverse environments. Find all sims with inclusive features.

System Requirements

HTML5 simulations can run on iPads, Chromebooks, PC, Mac, and Linux systems.
See full HTML5 system requirements

Inclusive features are added to HTML5 sims only, and some features have platform limitations. See Accessible Sims for more details on system requirements and tested platforms.

Khan Academy

https://www.khanacademy.org/

This site consists of: 

Personalized learning

Students practice at their own pace, first filling in gaps in their understanding and then accelerating their learning.

Trusted content

Created by experts, Khan Academy’s library of trusted, standards-aligned practice and lessons covers math K-12 through early college, grammar, science, history, AP®, SAT®, and more. It’s all free for learners and teachers.

Tools to empower teachers

With Khan Academy, teachers can identify gaps in their students’ understanding, tailor instruction, and meet the needs of every student.

Kindergarten Math Unit: Counting and place value

I chose this unit because this is a unit I am currently teaching in my kindergarten class. It consisted of several parts, as you can see by evaluating the image below.  

Using Khan Academy and Khan Academy Kids for Distance Learning

Parents, are you curious about how to use Khan Academy and Khan Academy Kids for distance learning? Join us as we'll walk you through:
- Setting your kids set up for learning with Khan Academy and Khan Academy Kids
- Finding relevant content for them to learn
Khan Academy is a useful and user-friendly online educational resource for teachers, students, and parents. 

Overall, my distant learning experience from the three sites mentioned above was very enjoyable. I actually spent the most time Khan Academy site. The lessons were very detailed and I felt I could implement this online experience in my own classroom. 

 

 

 

 

BLOG #2 ETEC 424

 Thursday, October 7, 2021

How to Become Connected Educator

Things you should KNOW!!!

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) 

What is an AUP-  An Acceptable use policy (AUP) is a document stating  contraints and practices that a user must agree to for access to a corporate network or the Internet. 

An acceptable use policy for the district (AUP) is a policy that outlines, in writing, how a school ordistrict expects its community members to behave with technology.

This is the AUP employee agreement for the school district I am employeed for:

EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT FOR ACCEPTABLE USE OF THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM You are being given access to the District’s electronic communications system. Through this system, you will be able to communicate with other schools, colleges, organizations, and people around the world through the Internet and other electronic information systems/networks. You will have access to hundreds of databases, libraries, and computer services all over the world. With this opportunity comes responsibility. It is important that you read the District policy, administrative regulations, and agreement form and ask questions if you need help in understanding them. Inappropriate system use will result in the loss of the privilege of using this educational and administrative tool. Please note that the Internet is a network of many types of communication and information networks. It is possible that you may run across some material you might find objectionable. While the District will take reasonable steps to restrict access to such material, it is not possible to absolutely prevent such access. It will be your responsibility to follow the rules for appropriate use. RULES FOR APPROPRIATE USE • The account is to be used only for education purposes. • You will be held responsible at all times for the proper use of your account, and the District may suspend or revoke your access if you violate the rules. • Remember that people who receive e-mail from you with a school address might think your message represents the school’s point of view. INAPPROPRIATE USES • Using the system for an illegal purpose. • Borrowing someone’s account without permission. • Downloading or using copyrighted information without permission from the copyright holder. • Posting messages or accessing materials that are abusive, obscene, sexually oriented, threatening, harassing, damaging to another’s reputation, or illegal. • Wasting school resources through improper use of the computer system. • Gaining unauthorized access to restricted information or resources. CONSEQUENCES OF INAPPROPRIATE USE • Suspension of access to the system; • Revocation of the computer system account; or • Other disciplinary or legal action, in accordance with the District policies and applicable laws. I understand that my computer use is not private and that the District may monitor my activity on the computer system. I have read the District’s electronic communications system policy and administrative regulations and agree to abide by their provisions. In consideration for the privilege of using the District’s electronic communications system and in consideration for having access to the public networks, I hereby release the District, it’s operators, and any institutions which they are affiliated from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my use of, or inability to use, the system, including, without limitation, they type of damages identified in the District’s policy and administrative regulations. Signature ____________________________________________________________________________ Home Address ________________________________________________________________________ Date ________________________________ Home Phone number ____________________

What is a DIGITAL CITIZEN?

Digital Citizenship is a concept that helps us to  understand what all technoogy users should know to use technology apprporiatly and responsibly.

Things to remember:

When becoming and educator you have to keep in mind that your personal life on social media can be a problem when posting pictures, comments and beliefs such as, your politacal, and religion.

Communicate with parents in a seperate social media domain. For my classroom social communication with parents I chose Classroom DoJo.  This domain is only for my district adminitrators and parents.  

This also goes with your students in the classroom, as the teacher it is your responsibility to make sure your students are staying safe online.  In my classroom I want to be a good digital role model for my students. 

                            #EDTECH-  I searched this hashtag on Twitter and  my findings is this is a combination of education and technology that refers to the hardware and software designed to enhance teacher-kled learning in classroomms and a tool to improve srudents' education outcomes. 

https://twitter.com/cultofpedagogy/status/1443978518531084291

This is a Blog link for a techers guide how to implement technology into the classroom. 

This is a layout of 6 ED TECH tools to try out in 2021. 

Is technology taking over the classroom?

 Neil Mosley 

https://www.neilmosley.com/about

Wendy, is a third grade teacher and she has concerns as most teachers do now days with how technology is taking over the classroom. 

I believe that Twitter is a useful tool for educators if you have the time to actually sit down and learn how to navigate it properly. I myself have not been apart of the Twitter world until now. So, personally I have no clue what I am doing. I do see where some educators use this for a resource tool in their classroom and to gain more knowledge for themselves as educators in the technology world. 

TCEA :  According to their website tcea.org, (Texas Computer Education Association), is a                     global nonprofit, member-based organization that supports educators i the field                        who are enhancing learing with didgital tools. 

I found this post on Twitter from TCEA that I found interesting about classroom management:

Sometimes, the teachers bring on more stress to themselves when it comes to classroom management. We just think that all students should just do as we say. It is our responsibility to set in stone the classroomm expectations and follow through with them from the very beginning, 

I believe that becoming a memeber to an organizant such as, TCEA would be beneficial to educators.  You would recieve useful advice to benefit your classrooms learning experience and gain more knowleged as an educator.