Web based social networks such as Myspace and Facebook are free networks that are utilized to connect people to their communities whether it be a narrow or broad connection. An example of a narrow connection would be communication between classmates and family members, and a larger being a specific region or even country. The methods of communication are vast and virtually endless. Furthermore, the uses of such free web based communities as a tool for the classroom are just as valuable and endless.
Facebook can be utilized by adding certain applications that can enhance a students understanding of a subject, help them practice math facts, or even test their general knowledge in an area by having a test specifically made by the teacher.
One of my favorite applications on Facebook is the book shelf, which displays the books a person has read and even allows them to write their own reviews, share them and discuss with others who have also read that book. I feel this would be a great tool to utilize in the classroom. After a student has finished a book they would have a great time blogging about it on their book shelf application. Then students can go to each others pages and read about what the book was about and leave positive info about the blog. It could even be a graded assignment, instead of a teacher having to grade a paper, she/he could read the students review and even give a grade and feedback. I think it would be a fun and easy way to incorporate books/ technology/ writing skills and critical thinking.
sarahC
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Other uses for powerpoint
As an ART History/ Art teacher I would use power point as...
A tool for students to be able to display their work at the end of the school year to the class. All art would be scanned or photographed and the students could have time at the end of the year to present their portfolio, in a fun and dynamic way as they discuss their techniques and inspirations through each individual piece.
Another way I would use it is just a looped slide show of various artworks (accompanied by music) playing as the students came into class. The world of art is way too vast to be able to cover even a great percentage of it within a given year, especially works done by non-western cultures. I would have a power point playing that focused on such non-western works. By having the inclusion of artworks being displayed on a powerpoint as a transition tool, the students would be able to glance over various other works produced throughout the world. Not only would it help their minds transition into the art setting, it would also help them to think critically about the ideas of art made around the world and how it is different from the ideas of western art.
sarahcoker
A tool for students to be able to display their work at the end of the school year to the class. All art would be scanned or photographed and the students could have time at the end of the year to present their portfolio, in a fun and dynamic way as they discuss their techniques and inspirations through each individual piece.
Another way I would use it is just a looped slide show of various artworks (accompanied by music) playing as the students came into class. The world of art is way too vast to be able to cover even a great percentage of it within a given year, especially works done by non-western cultures. I would have a power point playing that focused on such non-western works. By having the inclusion of artworks being displayed on a powerpoint as a transition tool, the students would be able to glance over various other works produced throughout the world. Not only would it help their minds transition into the art setting, it would also help them to think critically about the ideas of art made around the world and how it is different from the ideas of western art.
sarahcoker
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