https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq A collection of my current curiosities about technology and learning. en-us 2016-05-11 21:42:23 UTC 2025-01-01 04:17:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png jvieira2 https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149813420 I am working with my Tech Director who ordered 10 Spheros for me to play with because I WONDER if I could use them to make a huge model of photosynthesis/cellular respiration and use each one as a carbon atom.

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I read during my literature review that piloting new projects like this sphero idea by just "diving in" is a good method to just tinker and learn with the students as you go. I took notes as to what worked and what didn't and it was an overall success. I now can see the uses for coding with spheros and getting those students who are otherwise tuned out, engaged. ]]> 2017-01-27 08:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149813420 jvieira2 https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149813683 Its hard for me to decide which interactive video lesson tool to use. PlayPosit works well with Schoology but Edupuzzle works well with GClassroom.  I WONDER which one is best for my students. 

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The tool is secondary to the pedagogy as I move deeper and deeper into this course but I now see that students are supplementing a lot of their reading for short videos as a way to comprehend complex concepts, particularly in science. One thing from research is that student regulated learning can be attained using either one of these tools.  The more and more I learn about distance education the more I see the need to videos, especially those created by the instructor (me) making their way in to a "blended classroom" curriculum. I have decided to put all of my physiology unit lectures on PlayPosit and see how it goes.]]> 2017-01-27 08:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149813683 jvieira2 https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149814939 I had a student do her Osmosis project presentation using Moovly.com.   I was blown away.  I WONDER what other projects my students can use this tool for??

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What this course has taught me more than anything is that older more traditional teaching strategies tend to be teacher focused and don't allow for individuated student engagement.  Having students themselves create videos instead of just watching them on YouTube allows them to instill personal value and context in vocabulary terms. Having to create the video using these terms based on one study I read for my case study is important. ]]> 2017-01-27 08:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149814939 jvieira2 https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149815472 I currently use PearDeck for my interactive lessons but sometime see features in Nearpod that PearDeck hasn't incorporated.  I WONDER which one is more engaging for my students. 

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For special needs students that struggle with direct instruction these types of interactive learning tools allow each student to be heard and participate. One of the great things about both of these programs is the archived data it generates for the students. Teaching standards are forcing us to use data more and more to drive our instruction and using cold call techniques during direct instruction with no data after a teacher is done to refer back to is a trend that is dying off. ]]> 2017-01-27 08:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149815472 jvieira2 https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149815835 I have seen how these can be used in an anatomy class where students can literally go through layers of a human body that is projected before their eyes.  I WONDER when these will be affordable for HS Biology

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One edtech review that I read during this course is that augmented reality and VR is one of the top 5 new trends in education. One thing that I have learned is that the technology is being introduced into education faster than educator can keep up. The TPACK model has never been more relevant. For students that need to visualize concept, literally in front of them, especially ELs who struggle with vocabulary in science courses where tier 3 words are prevalent this tool will help better make a connection to the learning in order to store long term knowledge. ]]> 2017-01-27 08:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149815835 jvieira2 https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149816063 For as cheap as these things are and as many VR products are coming out for education I WONDER why I haven't ordered my class set yet???

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Like the hololens VR is the new trend in education. While looking at the presentations regarding trends in education and reading the chapter on students with special needs one way we can reach students that couldn't wise visit or travel to places that are discussed in class is through virtual field trips. I have a feeling that Google Cardboard is already out dated and that unless the students are putting on an HTC Vive (which is breaking into education) or a Microsoft HoloLens they will be underwhelmed. ]]> 2017-01-27 08:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149816063 jvieira2 https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149816418 I WONDER if sharing a Google Doc with many previously released Free Response Questions from the AP Exam for all students to contribute to is actually improving their quality of writing and preparing them for the AP Exam in May.

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While doing a lit review on effective PD strategies one theme that came up was that teachers (and students) prefer to collaborate with each other when learning. I recently introduced using a Google Doc for my AP bio students to from an idea I got from someone on a discussion thread and the students loved it.]]> 2017-01-27 08:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149816418 jvieira2 https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149817173 I WONDER how I can get my students to learn from other students in classrooms around the world

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One of the vary first things I learned in the program is the idea of asynchronous and synchronous learning. Distance education is the concept that our students can learn from others that are not physically present in the classroom. I just recently received a message from a teacher in the Maldives and we are going to schedule a Skype with his class to discuss the current global warming crisis in his country.]]> 2017-01-27 08:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149817173 jvieira2 https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149817403 I WONDER now that I'm going to get a 3D printer in my own biology classroom what my first lesson should be?  I've never even used it myself?  Biology Chess sets? 

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I received a 3D printer from the Tech director from my school to play with directly because of my involvement in this program. I didn't know about some of the online tools that students could use and and still working on incorporating it into my curriculum. ]]> 2017-01-27 08:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149817403 jvieira2 https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149818184 I had a Video Project in AP Bio where a student used Blender to create his animations.  I wasn't familiar with the software myself but was super impressed by what he did.  I WONDER how I can incorporate more coding and use of tools like Blender in my class.

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I haven't really gained any ground on this particular program but look forward to getting more into it as the master program progresses. ]]> 2017-01-27 08:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149818184 jvieira2 https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149818495 I WONDER how I can incorporate more Project Based Learning in my curriculum.

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I read at least one presentation on PLB strategies as a way to get students to see the relevance in what we are teaching them. My whole mindset on PBL has changed and my confidence has grown because of the examples I have seen from fellow teachers in this course. ]]> 2017-01-27 08:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149818495 jvieira2 https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149818821 I am now WONDERING how I can have my students use Padlet to organize their favorite resources by unit

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I hadn't used this tool in a while since this assignment and decided to bring it into my AP Biology classroom by having them create a "AP Biology Survival Guide" Padlet containing words of wisdom and resources for the upcoming students in next years class. ]]> 2017-01-27 08:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149818821 jvieira2 https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149818971 I WONDER how I can showcase my students work so that they can see the progress they have made and have their work product be tangible and shared.  Schoology, our LMS , has portfolios...maybe I should look into that.

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I see know how in this course our Evernote assignments are in a way acting as an electronic portfolio.  One student that was doing their lit review shared how electronic portfolios allow students to reflect on their learning and gives them a change to showcase their work for feedback outside of just the teacher. ]]> 2017-01-27 09:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149818971 jvieira2 https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149819282 I WONDER how I can get my students to either collaborate on a class blog or start one of their own.

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One study I read about teacher training in tech involved student teachers creating a blog in their cohort to share experiences. I see now finally the multifaceted uses for blogging. As a ToSA in my district having a EdTech blog to educated the staff on trends, tools and experiences that are site specific is must for all district tech plans. I am currently in the works of developing one of my own for my district. ]]> 2017-01-27 09:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149819282 jvieira2 https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149822936 I WONDER how I am going to incorporate a breakout edu lesson into my DNA/Protein synthesis unit since they both involve code breaking?

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I had to create a breakoutEDU lesson for one of my courses here on DNA and shared it with my fellow PLC.  It was a hit.  Since then the senior class advisor sought my assistance making a schoolwide breakout game for the senior that was a huge success and in a way showcased to all teachers a new way to get students engaged. ]]> 2017-01-27 09:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jvieira2/78hd2lj8mmaq/wish/149822936