Classroom+Wiki



=Today's Date: March 23, 2009=

=Cipolla's Sounds=

=__Technology Standards Addressed:__= Add the Technology Standards Addressed in your Classroom Wiki. Standard 1.0 – Technology Systems : Develop foundations in the understanding and uses of technology systems  A. Systems 1. Understand the uses of technology systems a) Recognize and identify the function of the major hardware components in a computer system b) Use the mouse (or track pad) to perform computer functions (such as accessing an application, indicating a choice, or activating a hyperlink)c) Recognize symbols and icons used to identify common functions (such as the arrow, hyperlinks, printer, save)d) Use the keyboard to type letters and numbers and know how to use special key functions

Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration : Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration  A. Learning 1. Explore and use technology tools in an instructional setting for learning a) Explore and use teacherselected technology tools, including software and hardware, to learn new content or reinforce skills b) Use teacher- selected, technology tools that enhance learning c) Reflect and discuss, as part of a larger group, on the appropriateness of the selected technology for the given task *

=__Description for Classroom Wiki__=

The classroom wiki that I have designed will allow young children to click on pictures in order to learn. Some of the activities within my wiki involve listening skills, moving the mouse and making choices in order to read or create new words. There will be an alphabet movie embedded titled "Chicka-Chicka-Boom-Boom" where students can listen to a story and identify letter shapes and sounds. Next, students will be able to click on letters to create new "chunk" onset words. For example...cat, hat, bat and sat. Pictures will also be available to click and match to the new words. Lastly, a web graph will be available for students to practice typing these same "chunk" words and create a visual graph. Through these fun and easy activities, students can practice creating new kindergarten level words and use them when writing in the classroom.

= __My Reflection__ =

I found making my wiki to be open ended, fun and exciting for my students to use in our classroom. It was challenging since I'm still learning many new computer skills, but it's been very helpful while teaching me several new keys and functions on the toolbars. The instructional specialists, Carmella Doty and Kimberly Roberson, were extremely patient and helpful and worked with me to understand my goals and procedures. I'm excited about adding new games and resources to my wiki each unit so that I can maintain my students' interests and center practice time in the classroom.