Showing posts with label c13. Show all posts
Showing posts with label c13. Show all posts
Friday, February 17, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Audio Project
I wanted to record each of my students reading the same paragraph so that they could hear themselves and perhaps form a judgment as to their pronunciation and speech habits. I used Audacity to record them, but haven't figured out how to put it on this blog. If someone reads this and can help, I would appreciate the advice.
Before making the students' recordings, I read the paragraph aloud to them, showing them where to pause, where to emphasize a word, what rhythm to use. The students were eager to record themselves and did a good job of it, but they don't seem to have the ability to recognize where they need improvement. Perhaps that will come from more practice. I would need to know how to set up separate accounts for them so that they could make different recordings over time and compare them.
As a final note (3-16-2012) to this post, I asked the students whom I had recorded on video whether I had their permission to post the video. They did not want me to post it because (and if you know and understand ELL students as well as I do, you will understand, too), they did not want anyone to comment on their accent, remark on where they came from, or laugh at them. They often do not ask questions in their content classes because they do not want the other students to know they are from other countries because they fear backlash. So, I'm sorry I can't post the video, but please know that it was a valuable exercise for them and we will repeat it.
Before making the students' recordings, I read the paragraph aloud to them, showing them where to pause, where to emphasize a word, what rhythm to use. The students were eager to record themselves and did a good job of it, but they don't seem to have the ability to recognize where they need improvement. Perhaps that will come from more practice. I would need to know how to set up separate accounts for them so that they could make different recordings over time and compare them.
As a final note (3-16-2012) to this post, I asked the students whom I had recorded on video whether I had their permission to post the video. They did not want me to post it because (and if you know and understand ELL students as well as I do, you will understand, too), they did not want anyone to comment on their accent, remark on where they came from, or laugh at them. They often do not ask questions in their content classes because they do not want the other students to know they are from other countries because they fear backlash. So, I'm sorry I can't post the video, but please know that it was a valuable exercise for them and we will repeat it.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Witzig
Honestly, I really have not tried anything new since last session. I have continued using Facebook, Twitter, Moodle, and have posted to the new blog I started the previous time.
Student devices - I allow them to access Moodle and classzone.com for the textbook while in class.
I will continue the use of each of these things in my classroom. I do want to try polling with cell phones. Flo's idea with ACT questions is great.
Student devices - I allow them to access Moodle and classzone.com for the textbook while in class.
I will continue the use of each of these things in my classroom. I do want to try polling with cell phones. Flo's idea with ACT questions is great.
Dorsey
I have not made use of the blog I created last time for honors geometry.
I used poll everywhere in my trig classes to have them respond to a prompt.
I intend to use poll everywhere again in the near future with both courses.
I used poll everywhere in my trig classes to have them respond to a prompt.
I intend to use poll everywhere again in the near future with both courses.
Daria reflections
1. I started a blog asking others what they thought of the idea of asking my students to post an assignment - a paragraph, essay, answer to a homework question, etc. - have other students read it, and give their comments about it. However, none of the students has done it yet.
2. I haven't used any of the devices with my students, but my students are always taking out their phones and I have to get them to put them away so they can work. However, now that I think of it more, maybe I can ask them to send their questions to me on their phone if they have internet and I could respond to them.
What do you think?
2. I haven't used any of the devices with my students, but my students are always taking out their phones and I have to get them to put them away so they can work. However, now that I think of it more, maybe I can ask them to send their questions to me on their phone if they have internet and I could respond to them.
What do you think?
John reflections
Photographs of student work were manipulated and cropped to be posted on the LHS blog page. Work was posted, updated with student name and grade.
Vallis
The one new thing I tried on my public portal is placing a web address and assignment on my google calendar. I like this method because the students have a one spot stop for their assignment info. My moodle is also fully public so students and/or parents do not have to log in to see the assignment info.
http://moodle.lindbergh.k12.mo.us/moodle/course/view.php?id=960
For student devices, I used poll everywhere for a class warm up.k
I like poll everywhere and will use it again in the future for warm up activities.
http://moodle.lindbergh.k12.mo.us/moodle/course/view.php?id=960
For student devices, I used poll everywhere for a class warm up.k
I like poll everywhere and will use it again in the future for warm up activities.
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