Project Completed

I completed and submitted the Administrator's Step Project to Ronlyn. The Red Across America movie included pictures from the Read Across America Event held in February and March. I included a title, transitions, narration and background music. I told the story in a way in which teachers would be engaged and hopefully utilize this tool in the classroom.

I aslo submitted a Podcast VoiceThread that I set up with the staff's pictures. After looking at some lessons, teachers will be able to scroll to their picture and respond to three questions. This will allow teachers an opportunity to interact in a non-threatening manner with podcasting and be prepared to learn more in August. If we receive the grant for Year II, I plan to take Podcasting to another level as I learn more information.

A Blog was created for Tech Tips that the staff used this year. They were sent an invitation to join and will comment on at least one of the tips used in their classroom. This will familarize Blogs with the staff an area we will focus on in next year school-wide.

NLNS, Resident Principal

The Digital Camera was used to begin taking pictures of the New Leaders New Schools Resident Principal, in the role of a principal, as she conducted the Awards Program.

Last Training Session

Today was our last training session of the year. I really appreciate how patient Megan and Joy are with us. There is a lot of work to complete (if you haven't kept up like you should) and they continue to be patient and helpful. It really makes putting the final touches on my projects a lot easier to manage. So today I wanted to send a special "THANK YOU" TO Megan and Joy!!!! You ladies have been extremely helpful to myself and the Highland Park Team!!!

6th Grade Girls Skit-Day 2

Today the girls finalized their portion of the skit by adding their voice. That was hilarious!!!! They wanted to practice, record, listen to what they recorded, rerecord if they didn't like it, and then preview it one final time. With all the slides we have in the skit, this took a very long time. However, it was extremely fun creating this photo story with the girls. I didn't realize that adding the transitions, music, etc. would be so much fun. I even remembered the steps of how to save the story without the help of my good friend Mr. Silberman :-)!!!

Photo Story Training

Today, I learned something new. It was how to use MS Photo Story. What a great tool for everybody. I am so mad that I have not know about this sooner. I have been searching for ideas on how to share all of the digital photos that I take throughout the year. This is an "easy to use" tool that allows you to develop eye-popping presentations. And it only takes minutes to create them. I look forward to using the technology with my students and staff.

Photo story

I think the photo story was the best project that I created with the students..Not only did they enjoy the art project, but the creation part was fun too. I feel like I was really able to get creative with this one the most. I am sure that I will use this program again.

6th Grade Camera Skit

Today my 6th grade girls and I started preparing for the skit titled "3 Girls Going to Middle School." The girls were excited about actually creating the skit, being the characters in the skit, and utilizing the camera to take pictures of their skit. It was interesting to see how the girls were very interested in the operation of the camera. I was even more surprised that I was able to actually tell them the names and functions of the camera.

Staff Pictures for Podcast

I took indivudual staff pictures that would be utilized for a Podcasting VoiceThread project. In a few weeks, I will allow teachers to view lessons that have been developed using Podcasts integrated in lesson. Teachers will respond to three questions related to podcast lessons and training.

Mother's Day Project

Using the digital cmaera for the Mother's Day project was such a great idea. Considering I have a camera of my own, I found it to be very easy to use and navigate. During the project, I was able to use the zoom and protrait finctions to ensure that I took the best pictures. One of my favorite functions on a camera is the self timer. I think it is so handy when you are in a group and there is no one around to take the picture.

When the students used the camera, they really enjoyed it. One of the most frequently used functions was the zoom. This project made them feel like they were completely involved. Also, creating the photo story was pure excitement. All of the students were eager to add narration to their pictures. This was probably the most engaging projectof them all because it documents student work all throughout.

Staff Meeting

A madatory staff meeting was held to discuss the End-of-the-Year Procedures as well as the vision utilize technology in the 2009-2010 school year. Teacher's will be provided with tutorial sites to view over the summer as well as other links that can assist with lesson development integrating technology.