Wednesday, April 16, 2014

What changes did you make following the conference? I was very motivated after seeing so many different technology presentations. First off I should mention the different sessions I went to and what I am going to take away from them. 1. Risk taking- This one showed me that this presenter struggled with journals as her data, so I will try to do something different probably. 2. Flipped Classroom- I have been thinking about this one for quite sometime. When I was on maternity leave I made numerous youtube videos that I saved for the sub to use. Of course I moved into a different grade level and no longer need the videos, but I would like to do the same at the HS level and link them to my google site and use them as flipped demonstration videos when I want. I need to decide how much of my class to be taken on the flipped side. 3. Standard Based Learning- This was very interesting, but more so reinforced the hybrid style rubric that I use that lists learning targets, but is not limited to just learning targets and a point scale that has both whole numbers and halves. 4. Websites- I learned about both weebly.com and schoology and I need to compare data limitation because I plan on having lots of pictures and videos. My goal is to have a one stop shop of information including: calendar, class assignments, demo videos, rubrics, worksheets, online survey/tests, link to the gradebook and possibly my blog. 5. Reluctant Learner was not as goal oriented towards my action research so I will be taking away less and 6. Discover more apps. Lots to think about, but tons of great information. I will be incorporating an Ipad sketchbook assignment today to replace our standard weekly fine art sketchbook. What what goals have you set for yourself? I am going to work on a survey to see what students already use or know about the ipad and it's apps dependent upon their grade levels. That is just the start. I will be incorporating the ipad, researching and taking data about the results I get. Who can you connect with to help you grow? (maybe invite that person to make comments to your blog) I actually have a great support staff at school or also known as the digital learning community that is going to come help me...actually in a few minutes to help me prepare for next hour and our new app and air server. I will probably give and get support from my SAGA and CF. If you shared your blog at the conference, what type of feedback did you receive? I did not share my blog...not sure when this would've happened it was very busy sessions for me. What is on your mind? As you can probably tell from above my mind is racing with all the ideas. I know I probably need to narrow down my thoughts, but for now I am just trying new things, collecting data and trying to organize how everything will fit. As well as prioritize.

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  1. After attending the conference I feel that my mind is racing a bit too! It is so nice to have all of these ideas and get them down right now so we can always come back to them! I think it is a great idea to start with a student survey to see what they are already using - when I use the iPad in class I always start with that question (not on a survey, but that's a great way to collect data!!) and it seems like there are always some students who know the app we are going to use as well as those who do not. You will have to keep us posted in what you find out with this survey :-)

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  2. Lindsey - Thanks for sharing information on all of the sessions you attended! I am quite curious to see how your flipped classroom concept goes for art classes. I've begun creating videos on techniques to show during class so that I can focus my attention on student behaviors as well as being able to pause the video and ask pertinent questions. However, I've never thought about the idea of sharing those videos as a homework assignment. Where do you currently post those videos? Has this concept proven to be useful for students?

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