Visual Learners

The software that we used in class this week (Bubbl.US) is designed for students that are visual learners. How could you use this program in an elementary classroom? What are the benefits of using a "mind-mapping" tool like this?

Connecting the Digital Dots

Webquests teach more than just content (history, science, etc.). They also teach students digital literacy skills. Go to one of these sites and respond to the questions.

 1) Connecting the Digital Dots

 or

 2) Wikipedia: please read the main definition, use in education, society and global impact

 With this information in mind, would you go about your WebQuest differently? If not, how else could you teach digital literacy?

Instructional Materials

Are videos good resources to use in a classroom? Could you foresee anyone (parents, administration, students, etc.) having a problem with you teaching with videos (online, self created, etc.)?

Communication

Watch the video below on energy. Think about how this teacher improved or didn't improve the message he was trying to get across. Was this means of communication effective for the audience (students)?