Wordles in the classroom

I've seen Wordles before but never had a use for them. After some thought I realized how much fun they could be for those students that learn best by using art! Students can create a Wordle for every subject:. Here is a sample....In order to create your own you need to have an updated version of Java so I'm thinking if you can't create one online, then students can create their own with paper and markers.

1. Describing a character in a book using character traits (reading)
2. Publish new vocabulary words (All content areas)
3. Practice common multiples (math)
4. Show synonyms (reading)
5. Alternates to the word "said" (writing)
6. equivalent fractions (math)

How would you use Wordles in your room?

Voki for the Voiceless

Now that I'm starting to loose my voice once again I thought I would check out Voki. I must say that for someone who is always loosing her voice this program can come in handy!!

I thought that I would have her say my morning reminders seeing as I still say them to every child as they walk in the door. It was a very simple program to use. My Avatar and message was created in less than 15 minutes! I can see myself using it in the future to introduce new projects. Perhaps student would be more inclined to focus and listen if the directions are coming from someone else?



I have changed my avatar to provide you with a final thought on technology within a classroom. This has truly been an amazing experience this semester!

Technology Never Seizes to Amaze me!

Hello Everyone,
Can you do me a favor and help me with my latest project? I am creating a website offering information about Parent-Teacher Communication. Can you please check out the site and then offer some suggestions? Keep in mind that this is still incomplete and is a work in progress!

Thank you for all of your help,
Rosina

Digital libraries

This past "extended" weekend has allowed me to search many new sites. Yet the issue is when I get to my classroom I can no longer find them! Diigo is a software program that allows you to access your favorite websites on any computer. It acts as a library of your favorite websites. I wish I had known about this before!! Check it out. Membership is free.

If you would like you can make all your saved websites public so other people can see. I've made all my educational resource sites public for you. The rest remain private! Sorry

Rosina's Diigo