Week 12 Things to Do

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coolcatteacher@gmail.com (Victoria A Davis, Cool Cat Teacher)
Get Some Java and Spend Some Time with Jane in Java

I found a really neat article at Cool Cat Teacher, about spending time improving oneself, as an educator. This blog was about, an educator- Jane Ross, being an inspiration for teachers. I was very curious to see what ideas this person could offer that was so motivating. After reading a few of Ross's blogs, I began to understand. There were many great ideas that I found to use as an educator.

Blog by Ross:
Blog 1:1 in Practice at Sinarmas World Academy
link- http://1to1inpractice.blogspot.com/

I found this blog, by Jane, very interesting. This particular blog, discussed OOo4Kids or Open Office for Kids. Using this software application, students were able to complete podcasts and make images using, Artrage. This approach to learning is great. Students would be able to present a lesson on any topic to the class using this type of technology. I can see ways to integrate these podcasts into my classroom.

One of the other links I viewed was, an ebook about movie making for kids. This site was very popular and visited by many individuals. It would be a good learning experience for students to video themselves presenting information. Students can not only learn from their peers, but work on ways to improve their speaking skills and build confidence.

Viewing this article about Jane Ross, has opened up my eyes even more about ways to grow as an educator. We should always be researching ways to improve instruction. This educator, Jane Ross, is a motivated teacher. It is inspiring to read about an educator who shares their passion and enthusiasm for teaching so openly. This blog really made me think about ways to integrate these types of technology into my curriculum. Students' learning would be enhanced by the implementation of movie making and podcasts.