In this time during virtual everything teachers need to be familiar with technology, especially Google. Google Meet is more than video conferencing, Google Meet has many useful features to assist in the ultimate virtual connection. 1- Use a virtual whiteboard in a video meeting: At the bottom right, click More options Select Whiteboard Choose Start…
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Virtual Reality and Nearpod
Nearpod uses media and assessments to make lessons interactive. With Nearpod VR (Virtual Reality) students can experience virtual reality, virtual field trips, and explore all around the world. Nearpod has many VR Lessons already pre-created. or you to choose from over 300,000 virtual reality experiences. Nearpod virtual reality can support global collaboration by providing an…
Possible experiences in Out of Eden
Out of Eden is an online program that encourages and promotes connection, diversity, and a collective world experience. Out of Eden offers interactive learning journeys. Young learners, such as Pre-k and Kindergarten students, can experience and learn from Out of Eden. The journey can be taught to these little learners in a more simplistic way,…
Supporting Inclusion and Diversity in the classroom.
Inclusion and diversity are important elements in the classroom, these elements should be introduced to the littlest learners to inform and educate on the importance of education and support for ALL learners. The We Learning Center has many resources to help teachers implement the issues of inclusion and diversity. As a future teacher in my…
Hyperdocs Make Sight Words Fun
Hyperdocs are a fun and helpful addition to a lesson. A hyperdoc can add an interactive element to any lesson. A hyperdoc slide is visually appealing and has fun ideas in it. The hyperdoc encourages students to: Explore through video and photos Create through various Art projects Explain through a feedback page Reflect and Retain…
Virtual Field Trip to Ellis Island
The Virtual Field Trip to Ellis Island is comprised of 10 stops. The expedition begins with information about immigrants making the journey to America and ends with reunited families finishing a long journey at The Kissing Post. The 10 interactive stops are: 1st stop -The Passage 2nd stop -The Arrival 3rd stop -The Baggage Room…
Cultural Aspects of a Russian TV Show
I watched the first episode of the Russian Tv Show which is a crime drama called Fury. I watched the episode on YouTube with English subtitles. The show’s cultural aspects are it is a crime drama that takes place in a typical Russian city. The main character is a cop that is portrayed as a…
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator is a language translator that can be used for education, business or personal use. The translator for education is a free site or app that services teachers, students and parents; making communication accessible for any language. Microsoft Translator can be used in the classroom: Lectures and Presentations Parent-Teacher Conferences Study Groups Conversations Microsoft…
Sustainable Development Goal 14 and the fight against plastic pollution
Goal 14 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals is Life Below Water. Plastic is polluting our oceans and marine life. A staggering fact is that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. There are ways to combat the mounting plastic problem we face: -Companies are starting to shoulder their responsibilities…
Pics4Learning image library Tool
Pics4Learning has an image library tool that can be used in the classroom in many ways. Teachers and students can use copyright-friendly photos and illustrations for: Classroom projects Web sites Videos Portfolios Or any other projects in an educational setting As a future teacher I would use the image library for collaborative classroom projects. A…