I just updated my curriculum project to include a form survey. The purpose of the form is to gauge my students attitudes and understanding towards the unit. I plan to use it as a closure piece. Feel free to visit my curriculum project and take the survey just for fun. I'm placing a direct link here for you as well.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtY8D8cTWbE7dHVMVGZuTTJhSTFGdjY0Z3dYOFQ2cXc&hl=en_US
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Curriculum Project
I just updated my blog to include my curriculum project! Check it out by following the link below, or the tab selection above. Enjoy my work in progress.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17m74IL0pkrLsKVBZmYWmjAWVgIsoYKAd67WtplkBpcY/edit?hl=en_US
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17m74IL0pkrLsKVBZmYWmjAWVgIsoYKAd67WtplkBpcY/edit?hl=en_US
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
What I've Learned...
Going through my classmates blogs this evening, I came to the realization that I'm really kind of getting in to this whole blog thing. Although apprehensive to introduce a blog to my classrooms at first, I can really see the benefit of utilizing an online forum to reach out to my students outside (or even inside) the classroom.
I would like to think I am technologically literate, as I use technology daily. I have my phone linked to all my e-mails, with all data capability, I used to work for a production company, I do my best to incorporate technology into the classroom and utilize new online tools, BUT this class is really opening my eyes to the world of technology around me. It really goes to show that there are endless ways to use technology in the classroom and a myriad of websites to help get you started. It seems as though as soon as I finally figure out a new website, or some neat tool, I am introduced to an entirely new site that I want to use. While it can all be overwhelming, I am so intrigued by technology. I want to continue to have this "thirst" for technology education and learn about neat new ways to share with my students.
Not only have I found the sites listed by our instructor helpful, it has truly been the dialogue among classmates and the reading of others' blogs that have helped me discover many of the new great tools. I always feel like some of the best ways to "learn" to be a better teacher or to pick up new skills is to just put a bunch of teachers in a room and allow them to talk. Well...this class has done just that, but put us in a virtual room that has allowed us those capabilities.
I look forward all of the new knowledge I have yet to acquire and hope that I am able to introduce new things to my classmates as well.
I would like to think I am technologically literate, as I use technology daily. I have my phone linked to all my e-mails, with all data capability, I used to work for a production company, I do my best to incorporate technology into the classroom and utilize new online tools, BUT this class is really opening my eyes to the world of technology around me. It really goes to show that there are endless ways to use technology in the classroom and a myriad of websites to help get you started. It seems as though as soon as I finally figure out a new website, or some neat tool, I am introduced to an entirely new site that I want to use. While it can all be overwhelming, I am so intrigued by technology. I want to continue to have this "thirst" for technology education and learn about neat new ways to share with my students.
Not only have I found the sites listed by our instructor helpful, it has truly been the dialogue among classmates and the reading of others' blogs that have helped me discover many of the new great tools. I always feel like some of the best ways to "learn" to be a better teacher or to pick up new skills is to just put a bunch of teachers in a room and allow them to talk. Well...this class has done just that, but put us in a virtual room that has allowed us those capabilities.
I look forward all of the new knowledge I have yet to acquire and hope that I am able to introduce new things to my classmates as well.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Social Media
The above video is titled "Social Media Revolution 2". The video was created by the authors of the book titled "Socialnomics". I use this video in my behavioral science class when talking about social media in the sociology unit. I think it is so important for students to understand the impact of the internet and social media on our society as a whole. It is quite amazing to watch the students' reactions as they watch the video. I think at times the information can be quite an eye-opener for them.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Welcome!
Welcome to my blog! My name is Lindsey Sullivan and I am a high school, social studies teacher. I currently teach American History, World Geography, and Behavioral Science to grades 9-12. I just completed my first year teaching and am eager to begin my second. I have really enjoyed my experiences teaching thus far and look forward to what another year will bring me!
In addition to my teaching, I coach cheerleading for the high school I work at. I began coaching when I graduated and have been at the high school ever since...I'm even teaching there! This will be my 7th year coaching and I couldn't think of a better way to spend some of my extra time.
This blog was created for one of my graduate courses, but I intend to keep with this process and hopefully use it this upcoming school year in my behavioral science class. I am always looking for new, creative ways to involve technology into my classroom and I couldn't think of a better way than to have my students utilize a teacher's blog and create one on their own as well. Enjoy my posts to come.
In addition to my teaching, I coach cheerleading for the high school I work at. I began coaching when I graduated and have been at the high school ever since...I'm even teaching there! This will be my 7th year coaching and I couldn't think of a better way to spend some of my extra time.
This blog was created for one of my graduate courses, but I intend to keep with this process and hopefully use it this upcoming school year in my behavioral science class. I am always looking for new, creative ways to involve technology into my classroom and I couldn't think of a better way than to have my students utilize a teacher's blog and create one on their own as well. Enjoy my posts to come.
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