Newsletter

For this assignment we had to create a newsletter. I found a cute template which makes a world of difference in setting one up. I like the idea of a class newsletter because it does such a great job of informing parents of what is going on in the classroom. Instead of sending home a paper for spelling words, one for homework for the week, upcoming events and a reading log, I can include it on one paper. Not only that, but I have the option of sending it through email or hard copy. I can also translate it into Spanish for children who's parents don't speak English and I at least know that they can see what we are doing for the week and how to get a hold of me with any questions. This is one thing that I intend to use in my classroom. I like how it is so easy to change it up from month to month and make it fun for my students and parents.

Education Tech-Standard 6- Use telecommunications efficiently and effectively to access remote information and communicate with others in support of direct and independent learning and for pursuit of personal interests.


 February Newsletter

Google Doc Project-Snowball Math

   

  For my Google Doc project I did a math page called Snowball Math. I love to center my lessons around the current holiday or season. I really think that it gets students excited to do the assignment.  I really struggled with this assignment because I am so use to using Microsoft Word. I watched a bunch of YouTube  videos to try and get some guidance and finally just went ahead and did it. It took a lot of mistakes and I hit the undo button numerous times, but it finally turned out. 
     I would use Google Docs in my class because it allows the students to interact with each other.  I think it is especially useful when my class is doing activities that have to do with writing and editing.  I also like how you can do quizzes and surveys in Google Doc.
     I think this tool would work well with the older grades but I feel there are easier tools available for the younger grades. 

Standard 7-Use telecommunications and on-line resources (e.g., email, online discussions, web environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving activities to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.



   Snowball Math

Pinterest Project: Solar System

     I did my Pinterest board on the Solar System.  I was surprised at all the information you can find on Pinterest! You can find everything from coloring pages, to games and videos. I even found how to use Oreo cookies to describe the phases of the moon. There is no end to the amount of information you can find on Pinterest and the best part is that most of it is very easy to do! I really like Pinterest because there is something that every child on any level of learning can accomplish.
     One way I intend to use this in my classroom is to assign my students to go on my Pinterest board and pick one idea to research and share with the class. I am also going to work with the school librarian and see if we can display mobiles of the solar system in the library so that the rest of the school can see and enjoy them.

Standard 4-Use general purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, to remediate skill deficits, and to facilitate learning throughout the curriculum.  


  Follow Donielle's board Our Solar System on Pinterest.