The different movies that I watched were:

1. Caroline-A tasty alphabet

2. Kaylee- The one thing I wont eat

3. Elizabeth- Three little pigs

4. Angela- Who am I ABC's

5. Kate- Scarlet Pimpernel

6. Leslie- Charlottes Web

* Great job guys!

Digital Storytelling

The most difficult challenge in implementing a digital storytelling project in an elementary education classroom would be making sure everyone knows what to do and that they are actually doing it. Depending on the grade level you are doing will depend on how much you need to instruct the class. If the students are unable to read, they are going to need a lot more one on one time compared to a sixth grader. So making sure the assignment is clear and that the children know what is required of them would be the biggest challenge. If your students need more one on one attention, you as the teacher are going to be more stressed because you are going to try to tend to everyones needs. As challening as this will be, it will be worth it to see the progress in your students and the overall outcome.

Colby and Julia's Story!

Story board

I have learned so much this week, and am eager to use what I've learned in my future classroom. When I started taking this class, I did not think that I would technology in the classroom because I am an ECE major. But now I feel like I have learned techniques that I would want to implement in my class. I have learned of the importance of TPACK and how it can benefit my class. TPACK is a way for teachers to use technology in the classroom for the benefit of you and the children. The children are able to explore outside the four walls of the classroom and receive much more information than they could if they didn't have this access. The class is able to stay more oraganized through the use of blogs and learning webs. TPACK is an important aspect that will include in my class to bring order, and broaden the resources for my students. Thumbs up!

Week 2

The Most important thing I feel that I learned this week is the impact Web 2.0 programs can have in the classroom. The older type of learning consists of reading information off of a site, and the connection ends there. With programs Web 2.0 programs, children are able to access information in addition to adding their thoughts on the subject. It is a two way communication in the learning process and can prove to be beneficial. Many universities are using Facebook, so that the teacher and students are able to interact with each other and further strengthen the learning process. These programs can be maneuvered by those who do not have strong computer skills, because they are easy to navigate. It opens up a world of possibilities! The learning can go beyond the four walls of the classroom.

Technology backround

As I am not the most tech savy person, I am WAY better than my mom with navigating on the computer. I took a couple of required classes from my K-12 years, that enhanced my technological skills. Also, my brother, the computer genius, has taught me how to perform simple tasks on my laptop. I can pretty much do the simple stuff, word processor, search web, etc.., but it would be great to learn more complex methods that I could apply to my classroom.