Specific technology tools used in classrooms.

1. By Amber Gray

2.  Virtual Learning
 Blogging
 Wordle

3. Definition- computer-generated, three-
dimensional representation of a setting in
which the user of the technology perceives
themselves to be and within which
interaction takes place(dictionary.com).
How would you use a virtual
world?
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4.  Jump Start- students can learn math and
reading lessons in a gaming
way(curriculum is based on state and
national standards).
 Yourself Wild- students can create their
own avatar with different animal body
parts.
 Hurricane Katrina- students can learn
about Hurricane Katrina while exploring the
New Orleans with their Avatar and help
people who are in need of help.

5.  Virtual Learning is a great tool to use in the
classroom because it can be applied to
global issues in the world such as Hurricane
Katrina.
 It offers students to learn in a setting that
appeals to them.
 Provides interactive learning skills such as:
social, technical, and practical. Students
won’t be bored with lectures.

6. Definition- a website containing the writer's or
group of writers' own experiences,
observations, opinions, etc., and often
having images and links to other Web
sites(dictionary.com).
What will you do with your
blog?
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7.  Blogs are becoming more popular in the
education field today
 Educating Students
 Replacing Newsletters
 Used as a class webpage
 A way to inform Parents
 Easy to share ideas, photos, and thoughts

8.  Blogs are a useful tool in the classroom
because it allows students to become
active with what they are learning in the
classroom.
 Teachers can have students access a blog
page from any computer and still be
learning outside of school.
 A way for students to learn about other
countries if teachers have been there.

9.  Definition- is a free web-based tool that
creates word clouds from text. Formatting
the font, layout, and colors are optional.
What will you Wordle for you
students?
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10.  Wordle is a great tool in the classroom for
students to ponder on what lesson they are
learning about. Plus, it can be used with
younger children too.
 Elementary- using wordle to express the
characteristics about themselves.
 Middle School- exploring words in Social
Studies- Gettysburg Address or Constitution.
 High School- analyzing literacy terms in
book such as The Great Gatsby and To Kill
A Mockingbird.

11.  I love the idea of Wordle. It allows students
to identify key words on a topic being used
in school. Plus, it keeps students involved
on the curriculum.

12.  Technology can be used in the classroom
for all ages. If teachers can do their
homework of finding these useful tools in
their classrooms, students will be more
involved with their school work. Technology
allows students to maintain an interest in
what they are learning while enjoying the
activity. Lets help our students learn today!

13.  Morra, S. (2009, August). Words in a cloud. Learning and Leading,
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&search_term=wordle#pg31
 Peters, R. (2009, March/April). Hooked on classroom blogging.
Learning and Leading, 36(6), Retrieved from
http://www.learningandleading-
digital.com/learning_leading/200904#pg28
 Yoder, M.B. (2009, September/October). Walk,fly,or teleport to
learning. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(2), Retrieved
from http://www.learningandleading-
digital.com/learning_leading/20090910#pg18