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The many formats of communication are ever-changing. What we use today, may be a thing of the past tomorrow. It’s important to incorporate a variety of tools with students because what may be good for one may not benefit another. It’s our job to meet the needs of all of our students while implementing the necessary tool to effectively communicate.
The many formats of communication are ever-changing. What we use today, may be a thing of the past tomorrow. It’s important to incorporate a variety of tools with students because what may be good for one may not benefit another. It’s our job to meet the needs of all of our students while implementing the necessary tool to effectively communicate.
Communication with students, parents, staff, and administrators can go far beyond phone calls and emails. Administering other methods like blogs, aggregated pages, website, and social media are a few forms that I was introduced and/or exercise in my own classroom. Smore and Remind are two other formats to keep parents "in the know" of important information. Another excellent format to stay connected with students is Google Classroom.
Communication with students, parents, staff, and administrators can go far beyond phone calls and emails. Administering other methods like blogs, aggregated pages, website, and social media are a few forms that I was introduced and/or exercise in my own classroom. Smore and Remind are two other formats to keep parents "in the know" of important information. Another excellent format to stay connected with students is Google Classroom.
Communicating with technology is the most popular method today. It's easy to integrate this form because there are a plethora of options for use. No matter which choice is made, it's imperative that communication between teacher, students, and parents is a gateway that never closes to prevent any future roadblocks.
Communicating with technology is the most popular method today. It's easy to integrate this form because there are a plethora of options for use. No matter which choice is made, it's imperative that communication between teacher, students, and parents is a gateway that never closes to prevent any future roadblocks.
ETEC 561: Learning & Technology
ETEC 561: Learning & Technology
I'll admit, when we were first assigned to blog to post discussion and reflect during the course, I was apprehensive. I had little to no experience with blogging and always thought to myself, "What do I have to share with others?" As the course continued, I realized how much of an impact it can have on learning. To express your thoughts and feelings on a topic, to reflect, is a true representation of learning, at its best. I can always look back to review how the issues, trends, and technologies have evolved over the course of time...and my own beliefs.
ETEC 579: Implementation of Media Technology Programs
ETEC 579: Implementation of Media Technology Programs
Are Computers Worth the Investment?
Are Computers Worth the Investment?
The perception of the value of computers vary greatly from one state to the next, one district to another, and from one campus to another. It's a domino effect, and it starts from the top. If the leader of the school is pro-technology, it will evolve on the campus. Also, the more exposure students have with technology, the more accepting they are with the integration.
As teachers become more comfortable with involving computers with learning, the phase of instruction will progress, too.
ETEC 527: 2.0 Technologies
ETEC 527: 2.0 Technologies
Exploring the technologies of 2.0 provided a wonderful experience of "play," even when I was a little hesitant to blog and tweet. All of the experiences showed me benefits of their using in the classroom. For example, I had dabbled with Twitter some prior to the class, but didn't see how it could be used in the classroom. Oh boy, was I wrong?! All of the reflections expressed raw feelings, as vulnerable as they made me.
GET TEXT ALERTS!
GET TEXT ALERTS!
We highly recommend signing up for text alerts. This is used on an as needed basis for important reminders or updates.
Simply text @VAESGrade2 to the number 81010 and you're good to go!
REMIND is a wonderful tool to stay in touch with parents about news and upcoming events. It's quick, simple, and a free resource that almost anyone with a cell phone can use to keep informed. No matter if it's a schedule change, an assignment reminder, or to share a quick note about an upcoming event, you can quickly send a text message to keep parents posted of the news.
Second Grade News
Second Grade News
Week of February 27th - March 3rd
Week of February 27th - March 3rd
Using a tool like Smore to share newsletters with parents is wonderful tool to keep parents in the know with grade level news.
Using a tool like Smore to share newsletters with parents is wonderful tool to keep parents in the know with grade level news.
Sharing Ideas with Colleagues
Sharing Ideas with Colleagues
I had the privilege of sharing my knowledge with others during an EdCamp staff development. I love working with other professionals, collaborating, and learning from one another. I believe we're never too old to learn and try new things. If it's easy, you aren't challenging yourself...or your learners.
Use these links to find out more information about tools to study weather.
Weather Wiz Kids weather information for kids
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-instruments.htm
Weather Forecasting Instruments Facts for Kids
http://easyscienceforkids.com/weather-forecasting-instruments/
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/weather-instruments.htm
Scholastic.com | Online Activities: Weather Watch
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/wwatch/gather_data/
Weather Instruments | Weather Wiz Kids
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/?page_id=82
Google Classroom is exceptional for staying connected with students about assignments and sharing usable resources they can easily access during learning. It's also another tool that can offer collaboration among learners.
Google Classroom is exceptional for staying connected with students about assignments and sharing usable resources they can easily access during learning. It's also another tool that can offer collaboration among learners.
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