February 23
Dr. Puentedura
Dr. Ruben R. Puentedura is all about integrating technology in the classroom. This man should be in charge of all schools across Nova Scotia. He can make sure that all schools have equal access to technology. I do get upset when I hear that some schools have access to iPad and Ipod carts and so many others do not. My school only has one iPad. One can only wonder if people at the Board Office believe that technology will enhance a student’s knowledge. If they did; I and many other educators would not be struggling to find ways to keep students engage in a world of pen and papers. Most educators want to adopt new teaching approaches. They want to embrace technology. Educators do what they can with what they have … me included. All educators would benefit from attending Ruben R. Puentedura’s workshops. It would help them make changes in lessons delivery. Finally, when I was looking at some of the recordings on Dr. Puentedura’s website the following question came to mind:
Why can Assistive Technology training be mandatory to all educators? Math teachers, for example, always get training when a new curriculum comes out. I do not understand why it is more important for certain teachers to keep up with a new curriculum and not all. I keep hearing about the integration of technology in the classroom and its related benefits, but no mention of province wide PD days for all educators.
The timing of today’s class was perfect (February 23). In a few days, I will be giving some of my students an assignment in which they will have to present a recipe en Français. I told them that they could either record themselves preparing a recipe of their choice, take pictures of the steps they followed to prepare the recipes (include French texts) and/or a power point. PicCollage or Book Creator were not options. I will give them the options to use the Apps I just mentioned if they have access to an iPad or iPod touch. Now, I just have to figure out how I will let them present the assignment in my classroom that does not have a LCD projector.
As a French teacher, I do see how beneficial PicCollage can be in making learning French more interactive. In less than 30 minutes, I was able to use this App to create a group seating chart, and two matching activities (reinforce French vocabulary acquisition). PicCollage is also a terrific way for students who have limited motor skills to present their work. PicCollage is so user friendly that any students can use it to present their work. I am certain that my LD and non-LD students with create exciting work with this App.
Outcomes
1.21 identify the main ideas of a text
4.1 function in the classroom by using expressions in the unit ‘Comment Survivre en Français dans un cours de Français’ (How to Survive in French during French Class)
Book Creator
Unfortunately, we did not have enough time to get familiar with Book Creator. However, in the time we had, my partner and I started to write a Social Story. Book Creator can be use for the followings:
- Create a daily schedule (school day)/5 day calendar
- Social Story (LD/Autistic/ADHD)
- Class Project
- Exercise schedule with pictures
- Meal plan (breakfast/lunch/supper and snacks)
Dr. Puentedura
Dr. Ruben R. Puentedura is all about integrating technology in the classroom. This man should be in charge of all schools across Nova Scotia. He can make sure that all schools have equal access to technology. I do get upset when I hear that some schools have access to iPad and Ipod carts and so many others do not. My school only has one iPad. One can only wonder if people at the Board Office believe that technology will enhance a student’s knowledge. If they did; I and many other educators would not be struggling to find ways to keep students engage in a world of pen and papers. Most educators want to adopt new teaching approaches. They want to embrace technology. Educators do what they can with what they have … me included. All educators would benefit from attending Ruben R. Puentedura’s workshops. It would help them make changes in lessons delivery. Finally, when I was looking at some of the recordings on Dr. Puentedura’s website the following question came to mind:
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