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After 11 Tools Reflections

#1 Favorite Tools-Bookr and Digital Storyteller were great tools to use in the classroom for writing. Animoto and Wordl have many possibilities.
#2 How was learning transformed? 11 Tools offered an introduction to many tools I was not aware of that could be used by students.
#3 Unexpected Outcomes-Even though I learned alot and enjoyed doing some of the tools, this was not a pleasant technological experience. A lot of my time was wasted with no product because the website did not offer sufficient instructions. It was necessary to start many sections again but only with help in order to complete them. There was support from my sister, my friend and school librarian, but not enough support when I emailed for assistance. If I, as an instructor, assign an activity to students and a large number are unable to perform the activity without help from another person, then I should evaluate whether the assignment was appropriate or not. It was frustrating beyond what I can say.

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I love this tool! BUT I created the picture folder and researched some text to include in the book, but was not able to import the pictures to the book. This took 2 1/2 hours. The next time I tried to complete this tool, I spent 3 hours on it and was still not able to import the pictures. I do not have wifi at home so had to go to a local Barnes and Noble store and even though it said I was connected to wifi, I was not able to log onto the internet....5 1/2 hours with no product and no completion! I see many possibilities for this tool, however, I cannot invest anymore time in this. Like so many parts of this class, there is not adequate instruction and leads to much frustration. I have invested a lot of time and made a sincere and honest attempt to complete it.
UPDATE: Rodrigo Cruz, the PhotoStory expert and kind helper, taught me how to do this tool. It's a great tool that can be used for many things.

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http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=abraham+lincoln&aq=f


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qAeFjCscRY


Here are 2 youtube videos. Videos are always a good way to clarify for students. Once again, it was difficult to post these without sufficient explanation on how to do this.

Tool 11

We can surely teach the components of digital citizenship on a day-to-day basis (literacy, safety, learning strategies, etiquette) and apply them in specific ways to the internet. It is also very important for children to be taught not to believe everything they read on the internet (or elsewhere). We do not want them to be so gullible as to be easily lead by untruths. They must be taught to think and question their sources of information.

Tool 10

"HearPlanet" and "Nasa3Dsun" are 2 apps that sound interesting. "HearPlanet" gives an audio guide to historic places and "NasaSun" gives the student a "bird's eye" view of the sun. On an iphone, an alert sounds whenever there is a solar flare.

Tool 9

Jing could be used to clarify instructions, directions, descriptions....
Skype could be used to communicate with pen pals once they have been established with letter writing or email.