Some of the girls in our video club created this film to inform the community on the topic of sharing. It was entirely their script and I was just there to support them and help with the editing process.
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For student-led conferences this week we chose an activity for each subject. One challenge was introducing parents to the new reciprocal teaching method that we have been using with our students. We often use this method when we are doing our read-aloud time in class. To mirror this experience for parents, as they were being led through the activities by their child, I recording the following podcast of the current chapter of Holes that we are on. Since this chapter is new to students they were able to show how they predict, summarize, question and clarify during our read-aloud time. Using an audio splitter we had students, with families of up to 6, listen to this book on headphones that were connected to our class iPods. It was so encouraging to watch them guide their parents through the read-aloud process. Listen to my "Holes Ch. 14" podcast now:
As you may have already noticed, I love making my lessons interdisciplinary! When I came across a section of my science curriculum that discussed exploring shadows (location of light source to the item crating the shadow, etc) I was excited by the possibilities. I created, from my own mind, a lesson that shows students an amazing shadow dance/skit and then has them create their own. The goal was for students to explore how shadows can change the size of any object being viewed. Students are asked to create a skit in which at least one item is made much larger or much smaller than it is in real life. Below, you will see images that include a pylon as a volcano and a mini stuffed elephant as a giant elephant. Students were very creative and even added their own flair and characters (Harry Potter and a Giant Leprechaun). I recommend recording the fun on a camera for whole-class review later. So much fun!
This video is one of many examples of how our video interest group is using their new-found skills to give back to the community. These four kindergarten boys warmed my heart with their self-directed skit.
I believe that an important goal in my teaching is to have students collaborate with and learn from others all around the world. It is important that students learn to give back to those around them and not take anything for granted. I am excited to work alongside great organizations, such as KIVA micro loans, to teach students how to help make change and think globally. Having students choose and monitor the loans we give as a class also incorporates a responsible understanding of money from our math curriculum. I think it is so important to think globally and act locally at any age.
During this internship I have taken over the grades 3-5 technology club and begun to teach them simple movie editing skills. We use Windows Movie Maker for our personal creations and iMovie for our daily announcements. The students have loved this opportunity to learn and create!
I have learned how much a document camera can help me with my teaching. I often use it now to read at the mat, show students how we use our math manipulatives, etc. I recommend this technology to anyone working with children, it has made it much easier for students to see what we are learning and is a great tool for students with visual impairments.
Technology is not necessary at all times, but it can be great to enhance a learning experience. With webquests and other great tools we have been able to add a technology station to our math stations.
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