This is a fantastic article! A father decides to work with his daughter and do her homework for a week. From his point of view he believes that teachers give student's more homework than what needs to be given. What do you think?
Sunday, November 10, 2013
My Daughter's Homework Is Killing Me by Karl Taro Greenfeld
Have You Ever Heard Of A WebQuest Before??
Attention Teachers! If you don't know what a WebQuest is, then you should check out these links. They consist of websites, blogs, and videos. WebQuest's are an excellent way to express your lesson plans creatively!
1. http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/webquests/ - This website gives you the explanation of what a Webquest is along with demonstrations and other frequently asked questions that people want the answers to. This website gives you straight answers without having to read a long article to understand the answer.
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6e46g_QcnY – This YouTube video is a video where 1st and 2nd graders, who are gifted learners, tell you what a Webquest is, the benefits of doing a Webquest, if they like them, and examples of Webquests that they are currently doing. I found this to be a great video because it actually has the children saying what it is rather than an adult. It also is very easy to watch.
3. http://www.webquestblog.com/ - This blog is all about Webquests. It mostly gives the reader reading the blog articles or ideas on what to make a Webquest about. It also gives examples of already completed Webquests.
4. http://webquest.sdsu.edu/necc98.htm - This website was created by Bernie Dodge, the inventor of Webquests. It gives direct bullet points with what needs to be in a Webquest along with examples. I would suggest this website to someone who needs straight to the point information of what needs to go where.
5. http://webquest.org/index.php - This website is great because it gives you the information on how to find, create, and share Webquests. It also gives you other useful resources like articles and conversations.
Do You Know How To Use PowerPoint??
Here is a variety of websites, pdf files, and videos that will help you know what you are doing next time you have to create a PowerPoint slideshow!
This is a pdf file that explains how to use PowerPoint. It goes into depth with knowing how to work additional slides, clip art, design themes, transitions, animations, how to print, SmartArt, tables, and even creating a photo album. I chose to share this because as future educators we need to know how to use the basics along with the complex uses of PowerPoint.
By creating 5 rules to captivate your audience, this YouTube video on PowerPoint is informative and intriguing. I chose this video because in 5 short rules, a teacher will know what to do to create a fun and interesting PowerPoint their student's will enjoy learning from.
This website contains many pdf files that explain the ‘Power of PowerPoint.’ I am posting this website because these PDF files are vibrant and creative that give great information about PowerPoint.
The website gives a plethora of PowerPoint templates for an educator to use. This includes templates that need editing, already completed PowerPoint games and even games that were created by students. These template games seem fun and intriguing and I thought this would be a great website to share.
This website talks about the features on PowerPoint 2010. It also includes a very informative video with pictures and detailed wording to make sure you leave knowing exactly what you need to when you use PowerPoint. I have shared this because I believe the innovative video shows how to work PowerPoint and all its uses.
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