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I loved Day 7, when I was able to research the Socrative website. I really think it will be a wonderful tool for my classroom, and I look forward to using it. Checking for understanding and reviewing a lesson along the way is so important and is something I need to grow with, especially as I finish my second year of teaching. Innovative tools that help my kids are crucial for making learning fun! I really enjoyed this entire experience!

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I chose #Frenchchat as my hashtag and found some interesting posts. In French, "chat" means cat, so I basically just saw a bunch of posts with cats. Some cats were standing in front of French things, like a chateau. Other cats were wearing little hats. I like the concept of the hashtag website, but I will most likely keep #Frenchchat as a humorous treat for myself!

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I used Kahoot this last week to prepare my eighth grade French students for the upcoming 9B Quiz, "Where am I hurt?" I love Kahoot because the kids are instantly invested in the material, and they get to work collaboratively with a partner, which allows everyone to feel safe and comfortable. This is key, because some students do not have phones and some do not feel as confident about the material, so having a partner makes the game more accessible to all. Kahoot is wonderful, because I can create a quiz with vocabulary, grammar, and culture concepts all in one game. I can also search previous Kahoot quizzes from other teachers to revamp, which helps me save some time!

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I watched a TED Talk with Kiran Sethi talking about "Kids, take charge." What I found so powerful about this video was the authentic approach this woman illustrates - instead of creating a lesson about child labor, the kids actually spent the day experiencing the life of a child who must work. They then went out and talked to the people in the city about why this practice should be abolished. The students become emotionally invested in their learning experience, because they can see what their lives might be like if they did not have school.

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Yves is checking the Remind App for all of the latest updates on upcoming tests and homework assignments!

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I am currently in love with Quizziz, Zaption, and Remind in my classroom, but if I had to choose one tool that I use the most, it would have to be Kahoot. Without fail, the second I mention that we will be playing Kahoot, the kids jump for joy! This review took is so much fun and really builds necessary confidence going into an assessment!

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Previously, I asked students to create a PowerPoint of clothes to present to the class, but I found the assignment to be impersonal and it did not encourage connections to the content. The assignment was also done on an individual level and no collaboration was needed. In the SAMR scope, I consider the iMovie project to fall under the Modification framework, because I was able to take a simple design and redesign it with the use of technology.

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I created a Safeshare video of Khaled's C'est la vie.

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I contacted Jodie Johnston, because she is the guru that is always helpful when we have middle school World Language PD. I asked if she had any other recommendations for websites similar to Knowmia.com. Jodie reminded me about Zaption and also recommended checking out EDpuzzle for collaborative ideas.

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I chose to sign up for Knowmia.com, because as a teacher in my second year I am always exploring new and unique ways to teach my content. I love this website because it allows me to see approaches that other French teachers have taken to a specific lesson. In this way, I can approve upon my own style by incorporating a new technique that may be more attainable for my students.

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I created a profile picture for my Outlook Blue Valley account.

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I created a Google Drawing! Very fun!

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I dropped in on Meryl, the Library Para/Guru, for a selfie at PSM!

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Here is a shot of an activity I assigned through the Edmodo website. The students created a label of a house and had to share a comment in French about what they enjoyed.

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On the eKit form, I chose to find out more information about Microsoft Office 2013. I recently downloaded it to replace the older software, and I find that I am still discovering new tools that enhance the final product. I enjoy exploring new and interesting methods for using the tools in Microsoft Office!

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In the April 2016 Tech Newsletter, I read about the App of the Month: Verso. After checking out the website, I came up with ways I can use this app in my classroom. Specifically, when my students are preparing for Speaking Performance Assessments, they could record themselves at home for practice.

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I watched a video about navigating the TechSource website. I did not know that I could search tools based on what I need to do. For example, if I need to record my students I can search for websites based on that.

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This QR Code takes students to the TV5monde website - an excellent source for authentic shows in French!

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I used the Snipping Tool to take a picture of the videos uploaded onto Google Drive

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I uploaded some videos from my Desktop onto Google Drive.

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Socrative is a website that creates a safe space for students to share answers anonymously while learning new content. There are four different methods to work with: A basic quiz, quick questions, a space race, and an exit ticket. I love the idea of getting a glimpse of where everyone is at with the material. They can pull out their phones and answer a few questions on the way out the door, so I can make sure they understood what they learned for the day. I think it is a great way to check in with my kids to see if I am moving at the appropriate pace or if I need to slow down/speed up!

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I talked to my French counterpart about joining the 30 Tech Challenge!

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The AUP that students sign at the beginning of the school year asks that the kids exercise discretion and responsibility when publishing for others to see. I would say that the biggest issue we have come across at PSM is if a child posts personal information about another individual. Some students initially struggle to understand why this activity would involve the district. For the most part, my kids know that these policies are set in place to protect everyone and encourage the use of technology as an educational instrument.

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Bonjour! My name is Caitlin Rodenbeek and I teach French at Prairie Star Middle School. I love visiting new places and exploring both inside and outside the U.S. This photo is a recent hiking trip I took to Ha Ha Tonka in Missouri.

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I shared my Padlet wall on Google forms

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I created this Padlet wall to talk about my experiences!

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I watched a fun video about getting started with the BV 30 Day Tech Challenge!