Extreme Web 2.0 Makeover - FETC 2010
Submitted by lee on Tue, 01/26/2010 - 11:22am
Ok, if the title of this blog post doesn’t excite you, I’m not sure what will! Steve Dembo had an awesome presentation this year at FETC. His presentation was pretty entertaining, I have to say.
The name of the first resource Steve gave us alone is awesome – Crappy Graphs. I know what you’re thinking…huh? I know this because I thought the same thing when he first mentioned it. But in fact, this site is pretty awesome. What makes this site so awesome is that it’s not based around a data.
Wait...what?
Yes, it’s not based around data! It’s based around concepts! Say you just need to draw out a quick concept to explain to your class or colleagues but you don’t want to make up a bunch of fake data to prove your point – use Crappy Graphs!
The next resource he gave us is one I think we’ve discussed here before but I’ll definitely mention it again…Blabberize. Blabberize is an easy way to upload a picture and make it talk! With the ability to easily add photos, shape the mouth, and add audio, it proves to be a simple and fun way to exchange information!
Some uses for you:
- Record your classroom rules and have your students watch the video
- Have your students do book reviews
- Upload a picture of a historical figure and have your students record audio of their biography! (There are PLENTY of alternative options going down this same route.)
- The possibilities are endless!
One point that was hit on lots of times during FETC presentations was the absolute need for classroom/teacher blogs. I believe I heard a few dozen times “there is no reason NOT to have a classroom blog.” Edublogs makes creating and managing blogs easy! The cool thing about Edublogs is that you can still completely customize it, you can make it private, and it’s super friendly. Does your classroom have a blog? How are you using it? If not, why haven't you started one? Let's discuss!
For all the tools he used in his presentation, click here.
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I LOVE Blabberize! I use it in my Reading classes as a way for students to practice oral reading fluency. Before using Blabberize, my students would rush through fluency practice. They were prone to frustration and were apt to give up before even getting started. Here's how I use this site: I give my students a copy of a reading passage or a poem, they practice reading it until they are ready to record their voice. Students find a picture that represents the text that they read, and upload it into Blabberize. Then, after they record their voices reading the text, they listen to the recording and decide if it is their best effort. Previously, students were less likely to take their time and put in their best effort when working on fluency. I have discovered, using Blabberize, that their self-editing of their recordings is right on target. They know when they have messed up and need to re-record a reading. Once they are satisfied with their recording, students email their Blabberize to me. I, in turn, forward the completed projects to a colleague who teaches a Lifeskills class. She uses the projects as warm up/welcome message activity with her own students! It is a win-win situation for both teachers, and the students are practicing fluency with much more effort than I have ever seen before!
17 March 2009
35 weeks 3 days
Wow, Heather! Those are some great ideas for using Blabberize in the classroom and yes, added bonus that you are able to collaborate with another teacher to benefit you both! That's awesome!
If you have any you want to share with us, I'd LOVE to take a peak at their work!
Thank you for sharing, Heather!
Glad you could attend the session! Was thrilled that there were so many questions, hope I was able to help a few people get started along the path.
Do have to apologize that we never squeezed in the interview. I totally screwed up the time on the first day, and for some reason i thought you were going to hang out after the presentation and we'd do it then, but I probably screwed that up to! So I hope you accept my apologies, and thanks again for the kind review!
17 March 2009
35 weeks 3 days
No worries on the interview! Maybe we can catch you at another conference sometime in the near future!
The session was really great! You made it fun, entertaining, and educational...so thank YOU, Steve! :)
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