Currently I am still researching lesson plan sites to locate lessons that are LoTI level 4 or higher. Most of the lessons I have found appear to be a 3. However, after listening to the explanations of the LoTI levels, I will review them again to see if they can be moved to a higher level. I may also consult with my school SME regarding the LoTI Framework. (We had to develop lessons several years ago based on the LoTI scale.)
The results of my LoTI survey were as follows:
The Cool Tool Demos have been cool!!! Dippity is one that I plan to share with my third through fifth grade colleagues and the media specialist. It could be a valuable tool for their students. After the demo of Storykit, a further search showed that it can be used with the iPad. Storykit may be helpful with my project on Book Clubs/digital storytelling. I'll keep thinking of how I can incorporate this tool into my project. (Maybe Shelley's class could collaborate with my class in demonstrating the use of Storykit on the iPod Touches.) As I was explore sites, I came across Storyrobe, similar to Storykit. It is currently an app for the iPhone and iPod Touch (which we have in my classroom). That may be the one way my students can record their book reviews in a fun way. (My students love the "fun stuff"--as they call it.) I'll explore that one a little more.
As of this moment, my project will be geared around the Book Clubs idea mentioned in my first blog post. My second grade colleagues are interested in doing book clubs with their students as well. So this would benefit our team. I do plan to work with my school SMEs--media special and integration technology chair, along with my team colleagues--for ideas. Off to do more research...
Linda,
ReplyDeleteYour post is very insightful. You are doing some amazing things in the classroom. We should all be so thoughtful with regard to our classroom design. I find myself considering my own setup, albeit for 12th graders, the physical arrangement still has a strong bearing on my classes' ability to immerse into a learning/design environment.
Your choice to use storykit as a means of promoting a book club seems an excellent idea. As you know, research suggests that a student's success can most be attributed to reading skills more than any other factor, so it's a masterful idea to focus your energies there.
Keep up the good work, it is obviously paying off.
-Aaron
I have also enjoyed the Cool Tool demos! When I ran into Dr. Clinton at Publix a few weeks ago, that's exactly what I told him. He gave me a good idea to present myself in a few weeks. :)
ReplyDeleteMy level was also much lower than I thought it would be. Mine was a two! I really think implementing more PBL in our classrooms will help that number go up. I know we've talked about not liking to relinquish control in our classrooms. Maybe this is just what we need, Lady.
I love hearing about the fun things you are doing in your classroom. I am always amazed at the things you plan. You keep talking about getting the help of SMEs...but I really think you ARE an SME. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Aaron! The students are excited about reading this year. We added Raz-Kids, an online reading site, to our curriculum. I have students who work hard to complete assignments so they can go read on Raz-Kids. I hope to use this site to start the book club discussions, and then use Storykit for the students to record their book reviews.
ReplyDeleteShelley, we need to collaborate on a few PBL projects. Since my students are doing Rosetta Stone (we miss you this year), it would be interesting to see if we can develop a project in which my students communicate with your students in Spanish. Maybe create a Flat Stanley type project in Spanish using the Flat Stanley app. I'll keep thinking about it. Yes, after our discussion, this may be what we need. Thanks for your vote of confidence.
ChanMin: Linda, it is great to see your effort in applying what we discussed in class to your classrooom! I love your plans to meet with your SME, 3rd-5th grade teachers and media specialist. Your communications with people around you at work about LoTI and cool tools reminds me that all of EDIT7500 particpants are the change agents!
ReplyDeleteDr. ChanMin, several of my colleagues have already started using Dipity. They are already thinking of lessons in which Dipity may be incorporated.. One of my colleagues had a question about it that I need to ask Jordan. As teachers, we all love sharing, especially free tools.
ReplyDelete"WOW" that you find time to organize your room as you described. Training students the art of collaboration is quite the task. I knew my infusion level would be low...no doubt. It's a chore to manage projects in another classroom for 28 kids, four times a day. I haven't been that bold up until this point. The idea of Book Clubs is a good one, especially for younger children. They LOVE to be read to. It's never to late to foster the love of reading.
ReplyDelete--Angie