Task #1: Padlet-Linda Coles-Technology Proficiency Portfolio by https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76 What do you believe is the most important feature about digital learning? en-us 2017-01-16 03:34:59 UTC 2017-01-23 03:57:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png Digital learning provides an opportunity for students to expand their knowledge of the world in various subject areas. lcoles_depd https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/147280197 2017-01-16 03:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/147280197 Digital learning provides students with different learning modalities a way to learn according to their particular learning style. lcoles_depd https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/147280260 2017-01-16 03:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/147280260 Teachers can enhance their lessons so that they will be more engaging for students through the use of digital learning. lcoles_depd https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/147280312 2017-01-16 03:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/147280312 I believe that Discovery Education can provide an important vehicle for allowing digital learning to be interesting, engaging, and afford real world relevant topics for students. lcoles_depd https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/147280356 2017-01-16 03:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/147280356 lcoles_depd https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/147280654 What are your thoughts on the importance of didgital learning?]]> 2017-01-16 03:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/147280654 Task #6 Tinyurl lcoles_depd https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/148607776 This was by far the easiest of the Web 2.0 consultant technology tasks. Loved it!

http://tinyurl.com/he42coe]]> 2017-01-23 01:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/148607776 Task #2 Mentimeter lcoles_depd https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/148607938 We hold our family reunions on the even numbered year.  It is up to each family to take part in planing the next reunion.   Two cities were chosen, San Antonio TX and Austin TX.   I used Mentimeter to poll my family to see their preference for 2018. Here are the results. I really enjoyed this Web 2.0 because it gave me a chance to communicate with my family.

http://tinyurl.com/he42coe]]> 2017-01-23 01:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/148607938 Task #3 Poll Everywhere lcoles_depd https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/148609312 This was fun and very similar to Mentimeter.  I plan to poll more family members because we have four (4) 8th grade graduates in the family this year!

http://tinyurl.com/zgzu3dl]]> 2017-01-23 01:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/148609312 Task #4 Kahoot lcoles_depd https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/148611645 This was really, really fun! I live near the only great lake that is entirely within the borders of the U.S. Can you guess which lake it is? Take my Kahoot and find out.

http://tinyurl.com/h2p8olm]]> 2017-01-23 02:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/148611645 Task #5 Answer Garden lcoles_depd https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/148612715 I asked others to name some career goals after finishing college.  It was quite interesting to see the career goal that was mentioned the most.
This was a fun activity and I can see how teachers can use this in the classroom for various subjects.

http://tinyurl.com/jz66znt]]> 2017-01-23 02:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/148612715 Task #7 GoogleDocs lcoles_depd https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/148614457 In going through my saved documents, I came across a document on Effective Think-Alouds. I worked with teachers on the Gradual Release of Responsibility. Think-Alouds are an integral part of GRR.

http://tinyurl.com/j4mx2go]]> 2017-01-23 03:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/148614457 Task #8 Today's Meet lcoles_depd https://padlet.com/lcoles_depd/82tff9lw8b76/wish/148615846 We have spent an entire week at the NCOA with Discovery Education.  I'm curious about your thoughts and impressions about the week as we embark on the second week at the BPI.

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