My Learning Network

During the past 2 months I have made a conscientious effort to extend my learning network. I have realized that it is essential that I connect with other educators in my field to share ideas and lessons in technology. I would like to connect with other primary French Immersion teachers who use technology in the classroom. I would like to share my experiences and ideas with them and learn what they are experiencing in their classrooms. With the direction of my LTT facilitator I have connected with an educator in Quebec whom I plan to communicate with to share technology lessons and objectives. I plan to connect with other educators on Twitter, Edublog and Classroom 2.0. I also plan to find the means to connect with other Coquitlam French Immersion teachers to share our technology expertise. I feel this would be beneficial to share Smart Board lessons in all areas of the curriculum. I guess I have some exploring to do!

HOWARD’S RHEINGOLD’S ADVICE ON ‘CRAP DETECTION’

After reading Rheingold’s vlog on crap detection, I realized that we as educators and parents have the responsibility of teaching ‘our children” to think more critically about what they read on the internet. Each individual needs to realize that just because it’s on the internet doesn’t mean that is true or accurate. It’s a simple lesson of teaching them to check who the author is? and what are the author’s sources? I guess it’s time to take Rheingold’s advice and educate the youth of crap detection on the internet.

Constructivism

May 12, 2010

As a primary French Immersion teacher, I have always found it challenging to connect with other educators in my field to share resources and ideas. As teachers, we never have enough hours or energy in the day to find the time to share what we do in our classrooms, to share resources or to share concerns. Sure I’ve communicated with family and friends on social networks but I have recently been expanding my network to educational virtual communities with other educators in French Immersion and technology around the world. What a fabulous means of staying current and learning from others while in the comfort of your own home after a day of teaching. After teaching 26 years in primary French Immersion, expanding my network to other educators who have the same interests as me has enriched my teaching. I am eager to share the new technology available and communicating with other educators has encouraged me stay current and has sparked me to learn and share with others all around the world. I am excited to learn and just as excited to share with others ! I have recently discovered Smart Board Exchange and am eager to create and share some lessons too. Are you searching for virtual education communities? Edublog and Educators PLN are definitely sites to explore. My goal is to not only read but begin to share resources, opinions and lessons with other educators via the internet! Now how exciting is that!

After listening to a wonderful voicethread suggested by our LTT post-grad facilitator, Tom Fullerton, I am eager begin networking! What an incredible opportunity to learn and share with other educator who have the same interests as myself! I will be making the time to follow educational blogs and twitter with other teachers in French Immersion! I'm excited to expand my professional learning community all over the world!

Digital Storytelling in primary French Immersion

‘I love to hear myself speak!” Having students, even grade 2 French Immersion students create their own digital story can enhance their language skills and encourage creativity. From the moment they draw their story, to the moment they record their voice the students are totally engaged. It is quite the procedure! They learn how to scan, upload their drawings, and narrate their written text. They preview and make adjustments as often as they wish. It’s exciting to watch them create their own video! While they are having so much fun! Incredible stories! How proud they are when sharing them with others! What other technology can I use to enhance my young French Immersion student’s oral language?