Just wondering if there is anyone one out there who uses MOODLE in their Foreign language classroom? If yes, would you happen to have any good suggestions?
I use it in my computer class and students post to forum about whatever particular area we happen to be studying. This early in the year we are learning saludos (spanish greetings). I use HotPotatoes to evaluate and I add to the online Moodle glossary for our spanish as we learn new voacabulary.
On 8/04/07, Audrey wrote: > Just wondering if there is anyone one out there who uses > MOODLE in their Foreign language classroom? If yes, would > you happen to have any good suggestions?
I was wondering what kinds of programs you guys have used to create your classroom webpages. I teach second grade, and I made a webpage using Microsoft's Frontpage, but I just want something a little more. Any help?
I don't know...you pay $39 a year for 100Mb of server space. Not a good deal.
Go to a place like iPower, pay $4.95 a month and get 1,500 Gb of storage, WebSite Creator, blog tools like WordPress, 2500 email accounts (set you your own classroom or school for that matter), stats, and numerous utilities. There are others, but iPower has won a lot of awards lately so I just us them as an example.
Maintaing a site or blog with today's tools is a piece of cake.
It is extremely easy to use and fast to update. There is no cost, just register (about 3 minutes) and then use.
It also has a password for you to use while you are updating and another password for your class, so people can't get to your site unless they know the password to view it.
Okay, this is my first fall with Kdg in the Lab setting. Granted this is only our 2nd week back but I feel totally without skills/knowledge regarding our Kdg. Classes run about 20 and the lab has 24 cpu's. One day in our specials rotation, we have one Kdg split between the other two so that the three teachers can have a planning time together. So that means about 28-30 Kindergartens at once and most do not have any computer skills at all (low income area).
Any ideas and suggestions regarding how to get these little guys up and running quickly would be greatly appreciated. Their random clicking errors are driving me nuts.
Well this week has gone better. I do have a few splitters for the day we have a class and a half. I have been using Bailey's Bookhouse and Trudy's Time and Place since they do not need to sign-in to either of them. I may try Starfall next but will need to have it up and ready to go when they get there. I also have both Kid Keys and Jumpstart K and plan to try to get their names into the programs soon. We use Deep Freeze and I had loaded names on my demo computer and then found that they were only on that cpu!!! GRR!!! Once I get my "name tags" done for each computer, it will be easy for me to enter their names at the individual wkstations. Best that I can say is that with Deep Freeze I can easily get things back the way they were (unlike last year when it was not installed). And no, I do not have an aide or parent while they are there.
Class were to be 55 minutes which is way too long for Kdg. Our specials teachers decided to split the time since there are two full day K's and trade with each other =23 minutes each. It just means that you see them two days in a row but that is better than 55 min. We also managed a shorter time for the half day K so they only stay 40 min. The Art teacher doesn't like the shorter time but...we'll see as the year goes on.
Thanks for the ideas.
On 8/21/07, ComputerGal wrote: > Okay, this is my first fall with Kdg in the Lab setting. > Granted this is only our 2nd week back but I feel totally > without skills/knowledge regarding our Kdg. Classes run > about 20 and the lab has 24 cpu's. One day in our > specials rotation, we have one Kdg split between the other > two so that the three teachers can have a planning time > together. So that means about 28-30 Kindergartens at once > and most do not have any computer skills at all (low > income area). > > Any ideas and suggestions regarding how to get these > little guys up and running quickly would be greatly > appreciated. Their random clicking errors are driving me > nuts.
I am also having a difficult time with my kindergarten classes. Each day I scrap my lesson and end up having a different one for each kindergarten class. I am going back to the basics of mouse and keyboarding skill. I am going to start a program called KinderKeys that a neighboring county created--so we'll see how that goes. Our country has a program called Knowledge Box (it's kind of like a primary version of the task section on a webquest). I can pull the resources together that come from the program (movies, software, worksheets, etc)as well as add my own links to create an assignment. Using this method has worked a little bit better than just having kids on my class website to navigate from there if there is a particular game I'd like them to use.
With the advent of a new school year, I want to make you aware of a new software tool for managing excessive talking in the classroom. It's called the Gab-Stopper and has features including WAV alerts, automatic scoring, and magnification. Unlike traditional products, it can even be tuned to ignore incidental noises like book-drops, coughs, and door-closures.
Does anyone use or know of any software that is similar to a hardbound planner? I want to keep my yealy plan books on my computer and no longer want to have to use the stanndard planner. thank you
I too recommend iLessonPlan. I'm using it this year as an online lesson planning software. I find it easy to use and I think they actually lowered their prices. It's only $29.99. Every teacher has their own way of lesson planning, and that's what I like so much about the software. You can create your own templates or use blank lesson plans, depending on your needs. As a user, I can honestly say, it's pretty amazing. I'm wondering why something like this hasn't come out years ago.
Emily.
On 9/13/07, Rebecca wrote: > You should really try Ilessonplan.com > > The system helps you create lesson plans, and it allows you to > store them in their database. You can alsosearch and copy > others lessonplans from different users who purchased the > system. System is amazing - I started using it this year and > love it. Pretty cheap too. > > Rebecca > > On 8/23/07, Jean Bullock wrote: >> I design my own with Excel. I did a google and found a nice > site. >> If you want different ones try using teacher planning (or > planbook) template. Lots >> of choices pop up. >> >> >> On 8/22/07, Gail wrote: >>> Does anyone use or know of any software that is similar to >>> a hardbound planner? I want to keep my yealy plan books on >>> my computer and no longer want to have to use the stanndard >>> planner. >>> thank you >>
On 9/13/07, Rebecca wrote: > You should really try Ilessonplan.com > > The system helps you create lesson plans, and it allows you to > store them in their database. You can alsosearch and copy > others lessonplans from different users who purchased the > system. System is amazing - I started using it this year and > love it. Pretty cheap too. > > Rebecca > > On 8/23/07, Jean Bullock wrote: >> I design my own with Excel. I did a google and found a nice > site. >> If you want different ones try using teacher planning (or > planbook) template. Lots >> of choices pop up. >> >> >> On 8/22/07, Gail wrote: >>> Does anyone use or know of any software that is similar to >>> a hardbound planner? I want to keep my yealy plan books on >>> my computer and no longer want to have to use the stanndard >>> planner. >>> thank you >>
WebAllow integrates with Internet Explorer and allows to block all but approved URLs to be visited on the computer. Block questionable content from students and eliminate cheating at a quiz. Only allow a set of predefined domain names to be visible in Internet Explorer.
I am a fellow teacher (2nd grade at Porter Elementary Maryville, TN) I believe all kids in school should be using computers during a portion of their day at school. Kids can learn at their own level and there is some really great educational software to choose from. I have developed a way for teachers to get money to purchase laptops and software. At XYZ Teach teachers can have funds raised that will benefit their classroom. It's a great idea. Please see what you think.
Has anyone ever heard of ILessonPlan? I came across it at school from one of my team partners, and I wanted to find out if any of you are users. Looks like a great online tool where I can create my lesson plans (NO MORE PAPER). Seems cheap, around $30-35 for an entire year! Any thoughts.
website is IlessonPlan.com I checked it out and it looks pretty cool.
This is a Windows-based software application for teachers that need help with teaching measurement concepts. The software includes multiple measurement devises (English, Metric, Architectural Scale rulers, and a Micrometer) at different levels of difficulty, rendering it an ideal tool for educators.
The software is available for download as a fully- functional trial version.
Help! I work in a small rural area. This year we have a student who moved here from China at the end of August. She's in 2nd grade knows 200 or so words of English- and I suspect it's British English. Her teacher has asked me about games or activities (on the computer) that we can use to help the little girl learn English. I'm busy searching all over but thought some of you might have some suggestions. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
I work for Essential Skills. We develop educational reading/language arts, math, science and ESL software for grades K-6 and older remedial students. We offer phonemic awareness, phonics and sight words programs that would be ideal for your situation. We also have a few ESL specific titles that would be very helpful. These programs include hundreds of activities and are far more comprehensive than any free resource that you will find on-line. All of our software comes with a risk free 45 day return policy, so that you are able to try the programs prior to making a purchasing decision. I honestly feel that our programs could make a real difference with your ESL student. Good luck
On 9/12/07, Windy wrote: > Help! I work in a small rural area. This year we have a > student who moved here from China at the end of August. > She's in 2nd grade knows 200 or so words of English- and I > suspect it's British English. Her teacher has asked me > about games or activities (on the computer) that we can use > to help the little girl learn English. I'm busy searching > all over but thought some of you might have some > suggestions. Any help or suggestions would be greatly > appreciated! Thank you! > > WIndy
If you have access to a computer. I really like [link removed].
Success Sjoukje > > > On 9/12/07, Windy wrote: >> Help! I work in a small rural area. This year we have a >> student who moved here from China at the end of August. >> She's in 2nd grade knows 200 or so words of English- and I >> suspect it's British English. Her teacher has asked me >> about games or activities (on the computer) that we can use >> to help the little girl learn English. I'm busy searching >> all over but thought some of you might have some >> suggestions. Any help or suggestions would be greatly >> appreciated! Thank you! >> >> WIndy
I use it in my computer class and students post to forum
about whatever particular area we happen to be studying.
This early in the year we are learning saludos (spanish
greetings). I use HotPotatoes to evaluate and I add to the
online Moodle glossary for our spanish as we learn new
voacabulary.
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