thing 29: App-apalooza

The SAMR Model for integrating more technology into the classroom is a great tool for novice's like myself.  I've struggled finding apps fro my own children as well as my students.  I've learned several things with this lesson.  For example limit the "gameiness" of the app in favor of active learning., make sure it aligns to standards and meets your desired learning targets.

Kathy Schrock's lists all in one place for iPad use will hopefully come in handy if I ever have ipads in my classroom.  I sure do hope tat happens.

App smashing is going to be a huge learning experience for me as I am still a bit fuzzy on it and how I could use it on my classroom.  that will take a few hours for me to tackle.

So many ideas running through my head right now.  I'm excited to have Chromebooks in my room next year and have my students use the apps!

Thing 6 Digital Story Telling

My oh My!  There was so much information to read and peruse in this lesson!  I cant wait to go back and learn more!!  I simply didn't have the time to read everything.  I am excited about Digital story telling to help change the way I collect summative assignments from my students.  Digital storytelling will offer my students a way to learn more about themselves and may learn a new passion.  It will cause them to take charge of their learning and practice time management skills as well. When my students have the opportunity to present their digital story this will give them the opportunity to practice the necessary skill of public speaking.  It will also allow them to practice listening skills and being part of an audience.  I learned the digital story telling mirrors the traditional writing process, which I have learned most of my students need serious practice with!. They will practice their writing process, critical thinking, decision making, speaking skills, listening skills, attention skills all in a fun way.  This is a positive form of using digital media in a fun and positive way!!! and I can use my bitmoji's too:)

Thing 14: Bitmoji Fun

With my school transforming to one-to-one Chromebook model for next year I think Bitmojis will become a a very useful tool for me. 

I plan to use them to draw close attention to key points/ assignment requirements

 write feedback,

giving quick feedback 

 I plan to use the cartooning as an instruction tool/model and using them for my classroom posters and pointers. 

I also think I will have my students create their own bitmojis if they haven't already for use in assignments.  I may even develop an assignment for them making a comic strip!!!  i am very excited about this.  I never put more thought into Bitmoji's other than for using in my text messages.