Podcasting



Title: Collaborating on MSA Word Study and Vocabulary Questions

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Summary:

Using the exact language from the public release sample MSA questions, the PowerPoint allows the students to practice the various kinds of word study questions using library media vocabulary. The teacher uses auditory comments to explain and give hints for how to be successful in choosing the correct multiple-choice response. The students give their thinking and strategies as to why they think the answer they have chosen is the correct one.

Technology Standards Addressed:


 * Students:**


 * Standard 3.0 – Technology for Learning and Collaboration : Use a variety of technologies for learning and collaboration **

**A. Learning** 1. Use and explain how technology tools enhance learning a) Use technology tools, including software and hardware, from a range of teacher-selected options to learn new content or reinforce skills. b) Explain how selectedtechnology tools are being used to support learning c) Reflect as an individual on appropriateness of selected technology for the given task e) Assess the use of the selected technology for individual learning of the specific task


 * Standard 4.0 – Technology for Communication and Expression: Use technology to communicate information and express ** **ideas using various media formats**

**A. Communication** 1. Use technology for communicationa) Use communication tools identified by the teacher to help gather information, share ideas, and respond to questions when communicating with various audiences, including school, community, parents, and experts*b) Present information,independently or with assistance, to various audiences including school and community c) Evaluate the appropriateness of media formats for variouspurposes *

2. Use and explain the purposes of different media formats a) Communicate independently with various audiences using different media formats b) Explain the purpose for a chosen media format

1. Use and explain how technology can be used to express ideasa) Use multimedia and publishing tools to express original ideas with print, drawings, digital images, existing or original video, sounds, and/or personal recordings b) Present ideas and information in formats such as electronic presentations, web pages or graphic organizers that are appropriate to a specific audience *
 * B. Expression**


 * Teachers:**

I. Information Access, Evaluation, Processing and Application: Access, evaluate, process and apply information efficiently and effectively. 2. Evaluate information critically and competently for a specific purpose. 3. Organize, categorize and store information for efficient retrieval. 4. Apply information accurately in order to solve a problem or answer a question.

II. Communication B. Use technology to communicate information in a variety of formats. 1. Select appropriate technologies for a particular communication goal.

III. Legal, Social and Ethical Issues: Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, social and ethical issues related to technology use. 1. Identify ethical and legal issues using technology. 2. Analyze issues related to the uses of technology in educational settings. 3. Establish classroom policies and procedures that ensure compliance with copyright law, // Fair Use //guidelines, security, privacy and student online protection. 4. Use classroom procedures to manage an equitable, safe and healthy environment for students.

V. Integrating Technology into the Curriculum and Instruction: Design, implement and assess learning experiences that incorporate use of technology in a curriculum-related instructional activity to support understanding, inquiry, problem solving, communication and/or collaboration. 1. Assess students’ learning/ instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction. 2. Evaluate technology materials and media to determine their most appropriate instructional use. 3. Select and apply research-based practices for integrating technology into instruction. 4. Use appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction. 5. Select and use appropriate technology to support content-specific student learning outcomes. 6. Develop an appropriate assessment for measuring student outcomes through the use of technology. 7. Manage a technology-enhanced environment to maximize student learning.

Description: I uploaded a multi-page PowerPoint that I have used to introduce good test-taking strategies in the past. Usually we have done this orally in a large group with much discussion. Having it online allows repetition for those who still have questions or a make-up lesson for those who missed it due to absence.

Reflection:

This is by no means my favorite tool. It did not save my work the first time and I had to reload it. I felt that I was making my project fit this tool rather than choosing this tool as the most appropriate one for my purposes but maybe with more exposure and experience I will come to see its benefits and applications.