Web Quest

Wow...I learned a lot in class today. I only thought web quests were for history teachers but I was wrong, you can use them in any classroom. I created a web quest on a math topic (factoring quadratics) where my students have to use the web sites to create a presentation where they will teach other students about this topic. I love it and think it turned out so good that I am going to use it in my classroom!! Web quests can be a fun and interactive way to get students involved in the lesson and also a way to change up your boring routine. How would you use web quests in your classroom?

Power Point

Today we worked on Power Point in class. ( online) Even though I am a math teacher, I use power point a lot. I love using it for games like Jeopardy or other review games. I like to make my class as interactive as possible. Using the smart board with power point allows the students to get up and participate in the lesson. I also use it for notes and for making graphs some times. How do you like to use Power Point in your classroom?

Today's Class

Today we learned how to use Microsoft word in our classrooms. We talked about using it for different reasons like editing papers, worksheets, flyers, and for grammar mistakes. Then I made a "Fall Back into School" get to know you worksheet for my students where they have to answer questions on a leaf. It was a lot of fun!!

Web 2.0 in the classroom

I think that it is great that we are heading towards using social media and web 2.0 in education. Education needs to stay up with the technology as it is always advancing. I think INAD 523 will be a good course to show us on how to use the technology appropriately in the classroom. I think that using these tools in the classroom make the students more interactive in the lesson. Students are always on social media and the internet and if there is a way we can implement it correctly in the classroom, it will obtain more of their interests in the lesson. This shows students that the teachers are "staying hip" and keeping up with the new trends. For example, I am using a Facebook get to know you page for the first day of school. So what do you think?