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Teachers could also have students create ePorfolios in a computer or career class. However, this must be done cautiously. Many ePorfolio templates encourage users to include personal information such as pictures and contact information. Teachers must be teach students the dangers of giving out personal information, and make sure students are using websites responsibly.

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Creating an ePortfolio can be a great way for a teacher candidate to create a positive online presence for a future hiring administrator.

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-There are many free websites that allow anyone to be creative and produce an aesthetically pleasing portfolio to showcase their positive attributes and professional character.

Useful websites (click to view):
Wix - A free website maker that includes multiple ePorfolio templates.
Weebly - Build your own website for free! Includes many different ePorfolio templates.
Google Sites - If you have a google account, you are already signed up to use this website creator!

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Over the past few years, I have been told multiple times that teachers need to "just stick to using pens and paper" and avoid "wasting time" with technology. Although I have always disagreed, this class has helped me to understand the pros and cons of technology, as well as made me believe that with proper use, technology can enhance learning in the classroom. During this class, many big ideas were discussed. One topic that was a big take away for me was LwICT and the expectation for educators to include ICT into all subjects. Another large takeaway was the fact that as a teacher, it will be possible (with the approval from the parents and the principle) to create an appropriate online presence in the classroom. The third, and main take away that this class left me with was actual resources (websites and applications) that will be useful for educating students in multiple different subjects! On this paddle I have outlined some of my favourite types of applications, as well as some examples of applications that I will defiantly use!

Below is an outline of the big ideas I took out of this class, and which colors they correspond to:

Blue: What is ICT, ICT Literacy, LwICT, and what is our role with ICT as educators?
Green: Having an online presence in the classroom.
Pink: Multiple forms of applications, examples of each, and where I could see using these applications in the classroom.

Picture Resources:
https://cynthia123web.wordpress.com/2016/09/26/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-information-and-communication-technology-ict/

http://www.gettingsmart.com/2016/12/technology-productively-in-the-classroom/
http://www.silvertreecommunications.com/strategy/why-strategic-storytelling/attachment/whats-your-story-for-blog/

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What should be considered when making a presence online?

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What should be considered when making a presence online?

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-When creating an online presence, it is important to be professional.
-It is important to teach your students' digital citizenship and create a positive environment that supports safe responsible use of technology.
-Keep private information private. Do not share any personal information about yourself or any students.
-Have permission before posting any students' names or pictures!
-Have a conversation with the principle about your school's regulations prior to creating an online presence.

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Creating a blog is a great way to keep parents up to date with what is going on in the classroom. This may include sharing class events, due dates, or content being covered.

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Blogging is a great way to encourage students to work together and share their knowledge publicly to friends, family, and the community. By creating a blog as a class, students can practice creativity and writing skills while taking pride in their own work!

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Quizzes are a great way in any class to pre-assess students understanding prior to teaching new material! By using online quizzing games, you reduce pressure and allow students to demonstrate their knowledge in a fun way!

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-No student enjoys taking a quiz. Conducting your quizzes online using fun (at times competitive) applications, is a great way to reduce nerves and increase motivation!

Useful websites (click to view):
Socrative - Teachers create (can have multiple forms of questions) and control quizzes from their laptop while students respond to questions.
Kahoot! - Teachers can use already created quizzes, or make their own! Simple to use and a fun competitive game for students!
Quizlet - Create flashcards, quizzes, and games for students for students to practice definition based questions.

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-A blog is an online diary or journal created for an audience.
-Blogs can be used in multiple ways in the classroom.
-Teachers can create classroom blogs to post resources and assignments, or have their students create blogs to showcase their creativity and writing skills.

Useful websites (click to view):
Blogger - Supplies a variety of different templates.
WordPress - Multiple styles of templates with many special features.

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At the end of the year, students could design a presentation that displays their work throughout the class.

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Students could each pick a different country and make a presentation on that country. Students could include: location, economics, topography, government, etc.

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Presentations can be useful for many biology topics. Students could each choose an organ and create a short presentation to their classmates on what it is and how it's role in the body.

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-Technology can be a great  way to organize key points, and incorporate a visual aspect to any presentation.
-Although many students and teachers resort to PowerPoint, there are multiple other presentation websites available to use in the classroom.

Useful websites (click to view):
Prezi - Provides a canvas to present information on.
Nearpod - Allows presenters to share presentation and have multiple people easily interact and respond to live from their own devices.
Emaze - Supplies a variety of templates to input your own information into.
Google Presentation - Helpful when working on group presentations as multiple people can edit from their own computers.
Canva - A very visually appealing website for creating presentations and a variety of other documents
Keynote - Created using Apple products.

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During the health unit, students could create a video discussing and demonstrating portion sizes and a healthy diet.

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Students could be challenged to create a documentary or story book based on a chosen topic.

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Digital Storytelling is a beneficial way for students to be creative and demonstrate their work in form other than writing. In English particularly, these applications could be beneficial for students that are too anxious for public speaking to showcase their work.

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Should teachers have an online presence in the classroom?

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Should teachers have an online presence in the classroom?

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In the modern society, it is encouraged for teachers to be in constant contact with their students' parents. Having an online presence in the classroom is a helpful way to reach all of the parents without needing to contact each separately on a constant basis. This may include blogs, websites, or other forms of social media. Although it is important to be in touch with parents individually, having an online presence is a helpful way to share successes in the classroom, class events, due dates, and content being covered.

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-A form of digital media used to tell a story.
-Digital storytelling can be done in many different forms and tells stories through voice, text, images, audio, and video.

Useful websites (click to view):
Bubblr - Comic strip maker.
GoAnimate - Animated movie maker.
Glogster - Create multimedia posters.
iMovie - Create a movie or trailer.
Storybird - Browse uploaded artwork and create your own story or poem.
Fotobabble - Add voices to pictures and create a story
Buzzsprout - Create podcasts.

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INFUSING TECHNOLOGY INTO EDUCATION - SOME OF MY FAVOURITE APPS :)

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INFUSING TECHNOLOGY INTO EDUCATION - SOME OF MY FAVOURITE APPS :)

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How can we incorporate ICT into the classroom?

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How can we incorporate ICT into the classroom?

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-As teachers, it is important for ourselves to be ICT literate.
-This includes staying connected with new technology, and being open and willing to use technology in the classroom.
-As you scroll further to the right in this Padlet, I outline a few of my favourite applications that can be utilized in the classroom!
-Below is a TED talk presented by Jason Brown. Jason discusses the benefits of using of technology in the modern classroom.

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Redefining Learning & Teaching using Technology. | Jason Brown | TEDxNorwichED

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How does LwICT have implications on Educators?

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How does LwICT have implications on Educators?

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-Although ICT is not a separate curriculum in K-12, educators are expected to incorporate literacy with ICT across the curriculum in Manitoba.
-A teacher's responsibility is now to incorporate ICT into all class, with that, incorporating digital citizenship including: ethics, responsibility, health, and safety.

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-LwICT means thinking critically and creatively about information and communication as citizens of the local community while using ICT safely, responsibility, and ethically.
-In a school setting, this includes using ICT to benefit learning in all subjects, and is not a separate curriculum.
-Literacy with ICT is a developmental continuum that must be infused across the curriculum.

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-ICT literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media.
-Essentially, "being able to use technology."

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-ICT stands for "Information Communications Technology".
-ICT has completely changed the way people work, communicate, learn, and live.