I tried out several of the tech tools that were listed on BB...the first was Voicethread. I like it...and would love to find a way to incorporate that into my classroom. I would love to make books with it for my students to share with their family. I would also like to use this for personal use - share pics with family and talk about it!
Google Earth is way cool! I went in and looked up my mom's house...where I grew up! I was unable to actually pull up her house...there weren't enough pictures uploaded of the actual house. But, I did get to see the street and the business' that are growing all around our neighborhood. I also pulled up my house here in Anchorage! I was able to find many street views of it! I could tell you it was summer time because all my flowers were out, and you could tell I was away at work, because the paper was still out on the front porch! And it had to be a weekend day because I only get weekend papers! Crazy!
I've also played with starfall at my old internship placement. I think that it's a very good program and quite educational, however I think it's overused in the classroom. It was used as a time filler and as a tool to give the students' something to do. Don't agree with this kind of use.
I also scoped out the typing site. I liked this...I even thought my husband can use this! He thought I was at a creepy site though, cause all he heard while I played around was these weird voices! Such a kiddy thing! Totally useful though, and a skill that all children need to learn!
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I think I found the starfall website you are referring to. Looks very basic and hokey. Even sites like this can be used appropriately if the child is directed to specific areas where they have a need. I also think kids can use the computer for free choice time but I would want to know which kids go home and play. I would allow them less access than a kid who has no computers at home and needs the time to interact.
ReplyDeleteWhat typing site did you look at?