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| Woordle from the Langwitches Blog |
The discussion board topics this week lent themselves to the improvement of leadership in the classroom. The discussion boards are a perfect example of how, as a community we can collaborate, connect and communicate. I stumbled upon this “Learning-woordle” from The Langwitches Blog an interesting site, about using technology in the classroom, to promote learning, along with digital skills. You may find it interesting too. They ask:
- How do we teach students how to learn?
- How do we motivate and engage learners?
- How do we create a climate where learning is valued, not test scores or a covered text book?
I’ve also been learning about short yet powerful video clips I can use in the classroom to teach Internet Safety. Two that Josh Tolar recommended, published by the DVIDS (Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System) site were:
Netsmartz.org-- Netsmart site has “real life” stories to share with students where writing and reflection assignments can follow.
Internet Safety Basics was about 22 min.
1. Internet and its risks
2. Cyberbulling
3. Revealing Too Much
4. Online Predators
5. Internet Safety and Your Family
Netsmartz Real Life Series included: These were all very short 3-6 minute video stories related for the teen age group I teach.
These stories are profoundly touching and even if they can influence one teen to make different choices, they are worth viewing.
1. PhotoFate
2. Survivor Diaries
3. Cyberbullying: Broken Friendship
4. Cyberbullying: You Can’t Take it Back
5. Promises
6. Julie’s Journey-online predators
7. Tracking Teresa—this was an excellent short 5 minute video about how easy people can find out about you, based on what you post online. I will be showing this one next week!
8. Amy’s Choice—online predators
This site provides “safety pledges” and additional activities for each video to use in your classroom curriculum.
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