Elissavet Perakaki's Learning diary by Ελισσάβετ Περακάκη

Main reason for using or wanting to using tablets in your classroom (Module 1.1)

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-04 16:39:41 UTC

Listening, singing, composing and playing with music instuments are the main activities in my lessons. In my classroom, there is an interactive whiteboard. I try to use it as often as possible. With my students discuss musical issues and we talk about several kinds of music. Digital musical activities are suggested by Greek Ministry of Education, some of which you may see at dschool.edu.gr. I hope soon to be able to incorporate tablet music activities in my lessons and play music with my students. All of them are fun of tablets' applications, so I' m looking forward to take ideas and make them real!

Why do I want to use tablet in my classroom? (Module 1.2)

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-04 17:50:12 UTC

I think that using tablets in the classroom will:

1) motivate my students,

2) keep them in contact with music out of the school,

3) let them understand that they can learn via tablets' applications

4) make them more creative, either working alone or in groups

5) help them understand how music is built

6) help them create their own music compositions

7) give them the opportunity to deliver their work easily and quickly.

Personally, as music teacher, I hope to find new ways of teaching music, which will be more interesting, creative, collaborative and flexible. Under these circumstances, all students can participate in music lesson following their own learning rhythm, according to their preferences and competences.

What whole-school challenges do I already face or do I anticipate facing when using tablets? (Module 1.3)

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-04 18:59:19 UTC

Although we don't have tablets in our school, I think that we will face the following challenges: a) technical support: who is going to be responsible for any technical problem? For example, there is wireless connection in some classes, but there are often problems in this connection, b) All of my collegues are really interested in tablets' engangement in their classroon. But, on the other hand, I don't know who can help us for our professional development. c) Economical issue: even if we can afford the cost for tablets (we may buy them), upgrades and new applications are also required. This means that we need a certain ammount of money (high or low) to continue exprerimentation with tablets and keep students' interests.

What classroom challenges do I already face or do I anticipate facing when using tablets? (Module 1.4)

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-04 19:30:45 UTC

Engaging tablets in classroom is an innovative idea not only for teachers but for students, as well. Tablets for students mean more gaming than learning. So, I think that a good idea for the beginning of my "experiment" will be to use them in extracurricular activities, as theater, making a movie. When students understand the importance of using tablets for learning, they will be able to obey to classroom rules.

Unfortunately, the teacher should not only have in mind the learning procedure but also the technical problems, the rules obedience and students' participation.

App for Teachng: Edmodo (Module 1.5)

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-04 19:48:29 UTC

It is the first time I hear about Edmodo. It seems easy and safe. I can use it for exchaging our ideas and as a place where our work wil be gathered. It can also be useful for one another assessment.

What kind of content can you produce with your class? (Module 2.2)

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-05 17:43:43 UTC

Although, I haven't used tabets in my classroom yet, we have prepared with students projects using digital tools. Students, alone or in groups up to 3, gather data about their favourite singer or music groups. Presenting their work, they take feedback, exchange ideas and learn more about schoolmates' musical preferences. You can find an example: http://blogs.sch.gr/2gymnika/category/%CF%83%CF%87-%CE%AD%CF%84%CE%BF%CF%82-2013-2014/

Tablets in schools: coding, creativity and the importance

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-05 19:58:41 UTC

Future educational tools! Very interesting!

Creating content with your tablet

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-05 20:01:51 UTC

A book from Sage (26,95 pounds).

Chalenging of Collaborative work (Module 3.2).

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-06 08:16:17 UTC

Collaborative work is always a challenge, even for students. A realistic time limits, clear directions, divived tasks and support from the teacher are essentials.

Forming groups for group work (Module 3.1)

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-06 08:39:36 UTC

I prefer students to divide into groups, following specific criteria according to task. For example, I ask them every group to have a student, who will be good at organisation, or gathering data, or has digital skills.

Success factors of school-to-school collaboration projects (Module3.3).

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-06 08:44:22 UTC

As no etwinner, I think that the level of students, the age, a common interesting topic, dedication to the work, specific goals, passion play a fundamental role for a successful collaborative project.

Tablet and real orchestra

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-06 09:15:48 UTC

Learning activity_Collaboration

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-06 09:31:47 UTC

Collaboration rubric

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-06 09:32:52 UTC

Apps for tablets for collaboration

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-06 09:35:41 UTC

Apps for collaborative learning

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-06 09:38:32 UTC

I have used magisto, garageband and googledrive and onenote.

Learning Style of your Students (Module 4.1)

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-06 09:49:36 UTC

Doing musical activities, as singing, moving, listening and playing instruments in groups help me estimate how my students learn. I usually try to refer my opinionto them, encourage them and let them aware of what and how they can improve their learning skills. Then, I have discussions with my colleagues.

Some apps for student learning style

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-06 12:29:45 UTC

Tablet and Personalisation

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-06 12:35:35 UTC

Learning by doing is moto for my teaching. Although, my school cannot afford tablets, I use and I motivate my students to use, if they have one and according to their interests, apps as:

1) Keysignature

2) fingerdrums

3) chord ear train

4) Melody Robo

5) Garage Band.

They are excited and look for more apps following their preferences.

Flipping the classroom (Module 4.4)

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-07 16:30:16 UTC

To be honest, I' ve never heard about flipping classroom before ! I find it very interesting and challenging, making students knowledge-independent and learning how to learn.

My implementation would start selecting a motivated topic for my students, in order to attract them. I would suggest them some sites and I would select some music videos relevant to the topic. Then, I would start to make my one video, singing or playitn rhythms.

What do you think are the key challenges to implementing the model in classrooms?

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-07 20:04:47 UTC

Unfortunately, not all of my students have personal computers and internet connection at home. On my opinion, this is the key challenge. Besides that, teachers should learn how to organise their lesson and control the time in classroom. I' m sure that students will love it!

Apps and tools for personalisation and flipping the classromm (Module 4.6)

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-07 20:16:23 UTC

I think that: imovie, google docs, youtube, padlet, edmodo, dropbox and magisto are suitable aapa and tools for perosnalisationa nd flipping the classroom.

My lesson plan from learning design (Module 4.8.1)

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-12 18:02:18 UTC

http://v.gd/je4y7l

An actual piece of content creation as an example (Module 2.3)

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-12 18:11:53 UTC

http://magis.to/zlh4POkT

IES SCHAMANN, Learning diary

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-13 15:04:32 UTC

Intersting ideas and suggested apps:

http://el.padlet.com/olimpiainsti/zwu9jjr31ola

Kristina's learning diary

elissavet_perak — 2015-05-13 15:07:47 UTC

http://el.padlet.com/kristjonaitiene/nz0henut0ywt

variety of apps and links