Spring Break Review

As a recap of our professional development, here is an overview of what we've covered so far:

PERIOD I: Jan 25 - March 21
PD Focus: How can we enhance/transform our classroom environment and teaching practice?

Unit 1 - Garage Band
recording, interviewing, podcasting
listen to the introductions

Unit 2 – Online Media
blogging, uploading pictures & music, linking, embedding slideshows/video
check out joy's profile

Unit 3 - Google Maps

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When we return from Spring Break, we will continue with digital photography, creating comics as well as learning the basics of shooting and editing video. Download the hands on guide.

Floor Plan Sketches

Download your floor sketch on Flickr

Reflection

Casey in a Google Earth quest activity with his Math students (3/10)

Please reflect on the following questions and post your thoughts as a comment:

How (if at all) has your approach/process/strategy in working with students changed?
How have the PD sessions been helpful in your classroom preparation or instruction?
What needs, suggestions & recommendations do you have for the remainder of the workshop?

Knowledge and Skills

What enabling knowledge (facts, concepts, principles) will students need to perform effectively and achieve success?

For example,

In order to produce an audio podcast,

a student know (background knowledge):
- the elements of story or narrative
- the investigative reporting protocol
- the fundamentals of voice, tone & audience

a student must apply (process skills):
- the basics of audio recording/editing
- the basics of mixing in music & sound
- arrangement, mastering & rss publishing

Classroom

What is the best physical arrangement of your class environment in light of your learning goals for students? What kinds of learning objects and tools will you use?