Performance Based Assessment

In class today we completed a performance based assessment. This was to see what we have learned throughout last week while we were using excel. I remembered everything so hopefully it was right. I have used excel before but this was a great refresher, and I learned some things I was not taught before. With excel you can do mulitple things that would normally take forever without it such as averages and counting. Also things like the ttest help a lot when trying to summerize information that has been collected. I also learned something very important. When I uploaded my document to googledocs, some of the functions did not work. My chart also didn't show up. Here is the link to my excel spreadsheet I completed in class.

The NETS standards that apply to this activity are:
1B: engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.

2A: design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.

3A: demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.

Action Research Project

For the past week we have been working with Exel and Word creating an imaginary action research project. I haven't worked with Exel since my freshman year so it was a great review for me, I had forgot a lot of things that were important to operating it. We were refreshed on how to use formulas and other actions within the program to make it easier for us. We also created a document in word using APA format. This was a little confusing for me because I have only used it one time, I usually use MLA.In the document we put the research results and also placed the charts and table that went along with the results. Overall, this project has been pretty simple for me.

Making a movie

Wow! I actually understood what we did today. We created a movie by finding a powerpoint of something we would teach. I chose to "teach" math. I chose a video that shows how to do shortcuts in addition. I downloaded the presentation then turned it into a movie and uploaded it to youtube. Here is the video from youtube. Here is also a link to it.

Draw Storage Review

Today in class we created a graphic that shows where we create and store digital artifacts. I chose to use paint as my design tool. The two types of storage, virtual and physical, are both good in their own ways. However, I believe virtual is more convient due to the fact you can access your stuff from any computer as long as you have internet connection. With the physical storage, you have a chance of losing it or it failing to work. I believe you should use both types so you can be sure if it isn't in place it will be in the other.

This is the graphic i made.Here is also a link to my graphic online.

The ISTE NETS that go along with this assignment are

1C promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.

3A: demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.

Jing Video

This is supposed to be with the "how to" video...I couldn't make it work.

Embeding a youtube video

We chose a video from youtube and embeded it in our blog click if you want to watch the video. Click here if you want to go to the video.

Making a "how to" video

Today we captured a video using the jing tool. We could "teach" people how to do anything by using a computer and the video capture option. I chose to teach people how to find a picture on google, copy and paste it, then resize it once in microsoft word. I was not able to get the URL for my video. I will try to upload it later.

Later I tried uploading the video and could not locate it in my history.

Creating Picasso Head

I created a self portrait. This was actually really fun. We used a tool called picassohead which allowed us to create a self portrait very easily. Color can be added to the portrait and you can also sign it after your done. Here is my self portait I created.

I was also able to send it to "internet land" here is the link to my portrait.

The NETS that relate to this project are

2a: design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity

 3c: communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.

Jing

In class today we are working with jing. We chose an image,captured it, and added writing to it. There are a lot of different tools offered by jing to make life easier, however for me, it was a little confusing at first. Here is my image I captured.

 You can also send your images through the internet. Here is a link to the same image.

Snipping Tool

Today we learned about a new tool called the snipping tool, which is built in on all vista computers. It is actually very simple to use.  Here is a picture I snipped in class today.

The ISTE NETS that corrisponds with this activity would be 1b: engage students in exploring real worl issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.

I chose this standard because I used a new digital tool I have never even heard about before. I now have the snipping tool as a future resource.