Literacy and Technology Workshop Grades 4-8




I will be giving a series of workshops in the next few weeks along with computer lab teachers in my district that focus on integrating technology into various subject areas. The first will focus on language arts literacy. We will cover various ways to use digital storytelling. We will also use del.icio.us, a social bookmarking site, as a means of collecting various web site resources that can be retrieved from any site that has Internet access.

The following is a link to my presentation: http://www.gtps.k12.nj.us/technology/Tech_LAL/_Tech%20LAL_files/frame.htm. Participants should comment on this blog entry for their exit ticket. Please answer the following questions:

1. Name 1 thing you learned
2. Name something you will try with your students
3. Write a question/concern/comment you may have

This entry was posted on July 29, 2008 at 6:06 pm and is filed under Language Arts Literacy, Staff Development. Tagged: , , . You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Create a free edublog to get your own comment avatar (and more!)

15 Responses to “Literacy and Technology Workshop Grades 4-8”

  1.   Coreen Welch Says:
    July 30th, 2008 at 7:54 am

    It was a little overwelming, but very interesting. I feel that I learned more about powerpoint. I am eager to try this with my students.

  2.   Marie King Says:
    July 30th, 2008 at 7:54 am

    I have learned how Photostory works.
    I learned how to save pictures into a folder.

    I will try Photostory with my class. I hope to use it in conjuction with the seventh grade research paper.

    I have no concerns because I know you are a phone call or email away!! Thank you!

  3.   Renee Hall Says:
    July 30th, 2008 at 7:55 am

    1. I learned a lot today< excellent presentation on bot h photostory and powerpoint

    2. I want to be able to try photostory as a supplement to writer’s workshop.

    3. i am afraid i won’t remember everything I learned today

  4.   cathy clark Says:
    July 30th, 2008 at 7:55 am

    Learned: Most of this was new to me. Nothing sticks unless practiced, but this is a start.

    Try: I want to try photostory for our first speculative piece.

    Concern: None right now.

    Thanks

  5.   celia orlowski Says:
    July 30th, 2008 at 7:56 am

    I learned how to create photostory which is definitely something I will use in the 6th grade classroom. Also, I can finally do my own powerpoint instead of asking the kids how to do it which is proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks!!

  6.   debbie Says:
    July 30th, 2008 at 7:58 am

    I learned how to put music into photostory. I’ll be using this knowledge when I make a presentation for the parents in my room. I hope I don’t forget. I did take notes.

  7.   Joan Marks Says:
    July 30th, 2008 at 7:59 am

    I learned how to use photostory and also a review of how to use power point. I would like to use photostory with my class this year with the help of the tech teacher. I understand the way to use this technology now but I know that I will forget some of it if I don’t use it all the time. That is why I would like to have help.

  8.   teacher Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 8:00 am

    This is an easier way to look favorite topics.

  9.   Jennifer Derasmo Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 8:00 am

    Today I learned about the delicious website which I will definitely use both at home and in school.

    With my students I will definitely use power point and photo story to expand their learning across the curriculum.

    I understand power point, but definitely want to play around with it more to grasp everything.

  10.   Linda Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 8:00 am

    I learned how PhotoStory can be used in my room- amongst many others!

    I would like to try to apply PhotoStory to some aspect of my instruction.

    Can’t wait to try!

  11.   Jackie Baltozer Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 8:01 am

    I learned how to tell stories on powerpoint, including adding narration and animating clip art. I would like to use this and/or photostory with my class for a writer’s notebook or writer’s workshop publication. In the past, time has been a big obstacle for projects like this, but perhaps with a new computer lab teacher & schedule, time will be available. Thanks for an informative workshop!

  12.   Christy M Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 8:02 am

    Thanks you again for another great technology WS. Betty and Kim, you are awesome.

    Today I learned even more about power point and I would love to create an animated power point presentation with my students with narration. I would like to know more about the delicious site so I can keep current with all the great sites out there.

    Thanks again ladies!!!

  13.   Kara Manzo Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 8:02 am

    Learned: I am familiar with Powerpoint and Photostory but I learned several new tricks that will help me.

    Will Try: Using the Delicious website and using Photostory and PowerPoint with Writers Notebook and Writers Workshop

    Questions/ Concerns/ Comments: No questions or concerns at this time. I enjoyed the workshop.

  14.   Susan Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 8:02 am

    I learned a lot more about PowerPoint and PhotoStory. I think the PhotoStory may actually be more efficient for classroom use. I can easily use it with our social studies curriculum and creative writing.

  15.   Kim Albrecht Says:
    August 11th, 2008 at 8:03 am

    I learned how to use photostory and how to navigate through delicious.com. I will definately try posting and sharing sites through delicious.com. I am also looking forward to using the new techniques in powerpoint and photostory with the students with various projects. I found this workshop very helpful and am looking forward to start using the new knowledge!

Leave a Reply

*
To prove you're a person (not a spam script), type the security word shown in the picture.
Anti-Spam Image