Jessica's+Wiki

Hello, my name is Jessica. I am a 2nd grade teacher a Taylor Elementary School. This is my 4th year teaching. I hope to have a Master's Degree by March of this year.

5 new technologies to try

 * 1) Google Docs
 * 2) Delicious.com
 * 3) Wiki Pages
 * 4) My Fake Wall
 * 5) Diigo

4 ideas to share with others

 * 1) Chalkboard Writing

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3 principles of Universal Design for Learning =====
 * 1) To support recognition learning, provide multiple, flexible methods of presentation.
 * 2)  To support strategic learning, p rovide multiple, flexible methods of expression and app renticeship.
 * 3) To support affective learning, provide multiple, flexible options for engagement.

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2 changes in your teaching to reach all learners in the Digital Age =====

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1 BIG idea to implement “on Monday” ===== I want to create a Wiki page.

__**Lesson Plan**__
 * Goals -**

Locate information about an animal via internet, student reader, I-Pad, video recording, or text messaging.

Identify 4 facts about an animal from the selection.


 * Methods -**

Teacher will begin lesson using the student's text book informational selection. The students will each have a text book in front of them. The text will also be displayed in the front of the class on a Smart Board. The teacher will use an audio recording to read the selection. Teacher will stop to check for understanding and to ask questions. As we are listening to story whole group students will have the option of writing notes with a paper and pencil, recording ideas on a voice recorder, typing ideas on the computer, or text messaging interesting things to other students.

After reading of the selection students will be able to locate and do more research via internet (on computer or I-pad), student reader(with or without recording), Youtube recording or other video source, by texting a knowledgeable student (students will only be able to receive fact from another student.)


 * Materials -**

Laptops with video recorder, Cell phones, art supplies, Smart Board, I-pad, student reader.


 * Implementation -**

Students will be assessed through identifying where the animal lives, what the animal eats, how the animal protects itself against enemies, and by identifying one interesting fact about the animal.

Students will have the option of creating a Google Doc identify facts about their selected animal. They can create video recording discussing each of the facts. They can create a graphic aid using pictures and listing facts about the animal (can be done freehand or on Smart Notebook. Last, students can create a PowerPoint presentation about the animal. PowerPoint must have at least 4 slides.