Sunday, November 9, 2014

Mrs. Simon Goes to School

Hey 5th Graders,

Guess what?  Mrs. Simon is going to school right now, too.  I am getting my Masters in Teaching so I can be a better teacher!  Like you, I have homework, quizzes, projects and deadlines.  Following are a few of the assignments I have done for my most recent technology class.  In fact, THIS post is actually an assignment that I have due for class.  Here are several other assignments I have had as well.


  • A Mind Map:

Remember Discussing Narrative Point of View?  Here is a Mind Map that helps you remember!

MIND MAP

Mind maps are a great way to help you brainstorm, organize and remember information.  Everybody want to know my P.O.V.


  • An Infographic: 

Do these strategies look familiar?
Pros of using digital editing
Very progressive
Fun for students
They can be creative

Cons of using digital editing
It can be time consuming
It can be frustrating
It can be labor intensive





  • A Capzle:

Capzles are very fun.  I think you will really enjoy the following Capzle about characterization. Capzles visually show you something I want you to learn so you have have better recall.  Capzles are also interactive which allows you to be a part of your learning process.  What do you think?  Does this help you understand characterization?

Click HERE to visit the CAPZLE 


  • A Screencast:
Screencasts are basically movies of the computer screen.  I have used these in class before to help you guys navigate (vocab word!) your way around a website.  I have also used this tool to give you instructions for classwork.  You may see more screencasts in your future.  Maybe on note-taking day?!?!?

4 comments:

  1. Hey! How did you get your capzle posted on your blog and not just the link?

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  2. There is a share option on the site. However, my school computer won't let me access it to show you. When I get home, I will go back through the steps.

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  3. I am wondering if it is because I am using a MAC????? THANKS!

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  4. And I love your infographic! It explains the daily five strategies so well...and so concise. PERFECT!

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