EDUC639R

Today, we were introduced to some cool tools!  Eyespot, Photoshop and Bubbleshare are tools that allow you to create video and photo slide shows on the web.  This is a great tool to break the monotony of the curricula.  Educators can use these tools to display class activities, such as, skits, reenactments, or fieldtrips.  Let’s take this a step further and think about how powerful these tools can be in the hands of a creative student who might ordinarily struggle with the traditional paper assignments.  Students could use these tools to create an interesting and exciting presentation.  Plus, students would be more likely to retain information because they will be engaged in the production of the product.
I decided to make my life more complex and change my final project for this class. When I take a class, my initial thought is how I can incorporate this new information into my lesson plans.  Effective July 1, 2006, I will be the social studies specialist for my district (out of the classroom), so a WebQuest will not suffice. I decided to create an UbD unit on integrating technology curriculum. Please pray for me!