June+23

toc  1. Questions and Midterm Review 2. WebQuests 3. Color and LD Students 4. Podcasts 5. Homework
 * June 23: Webquests (Greg and Glenn)**

//Questions and Midterm Review//
A question was asked about APA citing. Here is a link we found that may help: [|APA source citing guide] Here is another [|APA Source Citing Guide] that helps with items found on the web. (Luisa)

Greg: Why are some webquests missing? Dan: Go the authors page, you may find it there. Andrew: What is a good webquest?
 * There were several comments and questions to start the session:**

Dr. Sponder again encouraged the addition of content to different pages.

Some folks had a problem using ERIC, don't ever PAY!!!!

Andrew: talked about an option with ERIC (full pdf's) Rose: Can we use Google Scholar? (Yes) Kara: Needs help with research topic. Gerry: data driven instruction, buzz word in schools today. Alan: IOS devices and air play, received positive responses on interview. Andrew: Maybe focus on current technology skills, sell your technology skills. Andrew: Tie in Google docs and survey creation tools. Dr. Sponder: New program next year called Inspire Data, used with Smartboard technology.

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//WebQuests//
Greg: Has used WQ and found them very beneficial, has good visuals. Andrew: Used them we he first started teaching, co-taught with someone who used a WQ.
 * Who Has Used WeqQuests**

Alan: Used one in High School. Andrew: WQ tend to be inquiry-type format. Glenn: Looked at zunal, good ideas. Mentioned Bethune-Cookman (drumline) WQ. Can be effective, depending on how the teacher uses them. Ellen: Intrigued by critical thinking piece of WQ. Glenn: Lots of examples on Zunal-all subjects and grades. Dr. Sponder: Many publishers now include WQ as part of their support. Kara: Made some WQ with Weebly.
 * Reaction to Research**

A great resource for WebQuests is [|www.zunal.com] **.**Zunal.com is FREE and simple to use. It offers published WebQuests as well as templates to create your own. Zunal.com is an excellent place to create WebQuests for ALL subject areas.




 * Examples of WebQuest Activities:**


 * Ellen** started us off byWebQuest activity called "Multiplication Island." As the name suggests it helps students work on their multiplication skills. She stated that it could be a valuable tool to use with her sixth graders. During Ellen's WebQuest it was brought up by Dr. Sponder that the evaluation section (which are on most WebQuests) are great for collecting data.




 * Kara** showed the class an amazing WebQuest that she created. It contained great visuals and was very well structured. Kara's assignment for a course at CCSU was to pick a subject that she didn't like and to make a WebQuest for it. She created this WebQuest designed for a 4th grade Social Studies, and it was so well done you would think that she is an expert in that subject area!




 * Andrew** presented a WebQuest on forces of nature. It was a simple WebQuest that offered many websites as good resources. He believed that this topic has the potential to create more interactivity.



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//Color and LD Students//
The article, Color and Technology, stresses the correct use of the color for those students with learning disabilities. Research that demonstrates that color enhances the learning experience for students with special needs.

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//Podcasts//
Some folks have done podcasting and gave a brief explanation of how they used the technology in their classrooms. Andrew: Made the comment that with the popularity of iPhone and such, video can also be incorporated into podcasts.


 * What is a podcast?**
 * Podcast:** Podcast, which the Oxford American Dictionary named the "Word of 2005," is a media file (usually audio but sometimes video) made available for download to a portable device or personal computer. Podcasts use feeds that let you subscribe to them, so that when a new audio clip is published online, it arrives on your digital doorstep right away.

[] (The link above is a great place to go when you are not 100% sure about the meaning of a media term)

Click on the link below to see a Podcast on how to make Podcasts! []
 * Example of a Podcast:**

There are many resources available for making podcasts. The two that work well and are easy to use are Audcaity and GarageBand. Click on each of them to receive a tutorial.
 * How can I make a podcast?**

[|Audacity Tutorial]

[|GarageBand Tutorial]

Education Podcasting Network Podcasting Tools Jay and Jack's Lost Podcasts
 * Podcasting Links**

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//Homework//


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[|**Class Recording of June 23rd**]

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