http://myglobal2009.wikispaces.com/home
I am in awe right now. This is awesome! I found this wikispace to use that is exactly like something that I would use in my classroom setting. The teacher has made the site to where students can access any unit that is being taught. There are primary sources that are directly linked to the websites. I can't wait to use something like this in my classroom. It's a great opportunity to "integrate the curriculum based on either grade level or inquiry-level" (Robyler & Doering, 2013, p.257).
Widget #1
This widget is a cool little day by day history lesson. I think it would be a fun way to just be able to show a little piece of history that happened on the exact same day, years ago. It would provide a fun atmosphere in my wikispace that I would love to be able to create for students. The simple visual images of certain things can offer educational value that students can access at any time (Robyler & Doering, 2013, p.239).
Widget #2
I think this widget would be a great way for students to easily view what it due every time they access the wikispace or blog. It would be a small reminder of their assignment and tests that are coming up. It is a great way for students to stay prepared and it is easy to manage and use (Robyler & Doering, 2013, p.239).
Web Based Lesson:
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/warofworlds/
This is a great website that has lessons on a variety of subjects. This one in particular is on the war of worlds which I could use for my History classes. Although there are many lessons online, finding the absolute perfect plan that fits the exact criteria a teach might be look for may be tough (Robyler & Doering, 2013, p.257). There is also a website that allows teachers to create their own web-based lessons, but this is for the experienced. The book explains how it is not a research experience for those who do not know how to work it (Robyler & Doering, 2013, p.258).
This is a cute video clip on why blogging and wikis are such a good idea in the classroom
M4 - Just reinforcing why blogs and online sites are perfect for the classroom http://t.co/BaMxl8Ktmi #ED527UM
— Alex Strickland (@AL4Strick) October 17, 2013
Alex I enjoyed the war of worlds article on discovery education. Like our book talks about it can be dificult to find the perfect article (Roblyer, 2013, p. 239). It can also be a challenge to use web based lessons in the correct way (Roblyer, 2013, p. 239). I think if used properly though web based tools can be a huge asset for your classroom.
ReplyDeleteAlex, thanks for embedding the link to the History Wiki definitely saving that one to my diigo page. The "this day in history" widget is awesome as well. Wikis can be very enhancing for your lessons (Roblyer and Doering, 2013). We've got to start making Social Sciences about entertaining the kids in order to educate them.
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