Kelsey sent me the podcast and I couldn't figure out how to put it on there? Also, I can't figure out how to put the google map on.

Website

Hey Alyssa, The website looks great so far! I'm adding some stuff to the homepage right now, and I saw that you added a hyperlink for the podcast, but when I clicked on it nothing came up. How do I add it to what you already have? Thanks, Carrie

Final Concept Map

I didn't delete any ideas but I added a lot!

Hey so Im doing my pages tonight and I don't know if you have the combined pages done but I'll finish those too. Yayy procrastination! Lol but I figured we would just present our own pages and just do like an every other kinda deal on the combined pages? I'll message you later tonight when I have more done.

Carrie

Hey Kelsey said she hasn't receive the podcast still?

Hey can you send me your websites! Here are mine.

http://www.brainpopjr.com/math/measurement/cupspintsquartsgallons/preview.weml
Measurement page

http://www.heykidsletscook.com/

Manners page

www.redstaryeast.com
Recipes page? I know we decided donuts but were we going to put this on the last page for the summary of donuts for dad and muffins for mom or the recipes page?

I still need to find 1 more website for the manners page and 2 more websites for the world food page. I will post those once i find them! Just so were on the same page. 

Class tonight - 4/9

Hey Alyssa,

I'm not going to be in class tonight...I'm sick and I feel awful. I don't want to get anyone sick...
I will have my computer by me, and I can stay logged into our blog so you can get ahold of me if you need anything.
I also wanted to let you know that I'll be on campus on Friday to work on our website, so if you're available at any point, you can join me if you want.

Thanks and have a good night.

-Carrie

Brown RR # 10

1. It is very important to set aside time for reflection. By reflecting on what you have just taught your students, you will be able to see if they have met the goals and objectives you have set for them. Reflection also provides an opportunity for discussion, whether it be one-on-one, in groups, or as a whole class. This can do many things for the students, such as discovering things that not every student may have thought of. Reflection can also bring pride to the students by allowing them to show their work to one another, as well as giving them time to think about what could have been done differently. 2. There are many reasons why it is important for students to reflect and elaborate. One reason is that it gives students the option to think about what they could have done differently, that they didn’t think to do the first time. By having a full class discussion, students can learn about the things that other students studied and the more the information is discussed and elaborated on, the better the chance that students will remember what they learned. 3. Schools build tradition and identity by providing certain projects and performances that students and community members come to expect every year. When these types of projects are well planned and well executed, students tend to look forward to them in advance. You can involve the community by setting up fairs and exhibits for community members to come see what students have created. This gets everyone involved and builds the identity of the school. 4. The main reason that it is important to celebrate students’ projects is to show them that they have accomplished what they set out to do. It also raises their self-esteem. By setting up fairs and exhibits, community members can come and see the students’ work. By doing this, parents and guardians are able to come and see what their children have created, as well as celebrate with them what they have learned/are learning. 5. There will be a lot of reflection and elaboration involved in our project. Our students have Pen Pals in Paris, France that they will be corresponding with each week. There will be a lot of reflection in their letters, such as what they learned during the week as well as what their Pen Pal learned during the week. There will be full class discussions about what was learned which will give students time to elaborate on their projects. There will be public bake sales and other ways for the community to become involved.

Concept map #2

I deleted some of the ideas, and added some more!

Brown - RR #5

1.       There are many things that should be considered before starting a project with students. The most important is resources. These resources include any type of material you will use. If you need something that you can’t find in the classroom, then find resources outside of the classroom. When searching for resources, keep in mind which ones students are familiar with and which ones they will need to be introduced to before beginning the project. Technology is also an important resource. The use of technology for things like presentations and virtual field trips can be valuable for the students. Also, having “experts” on the topic of the project available for the students is important. If these experts aren’t able to come to the classroom, using technology such as Skype can give the students the opportunity to speak with the experts.

2.       Students need to be aware of time and time management. One way for this to occur is by having a visual reminder. A project calendar is a good thing to do. This way, deadlines are written down and students are able to check to see if they are progressing at the rate they should be. Project calendars can also help the teacher keep the students on track.

3.       There are many different applications that can be used in projects. Blogs, podcasts, and wiki’s are well known technology applications. You can also use applications such as Drupal and Textpattern. Having a variety of technology patterns available is very valuable considering that you will be teaching to students who learn in different ways.

4.       The concepts in this chapter relate to our concept in many ways. One is that our students will have PenPals in Paris, France and they will be using technology applications such as Skype to communicate, as well as creating podcasts and blogs to compare their ideas and outcomes.