- Digital Portfolios: I explored a few different tools that can be used to create a digital classroom. Some of them included Seesaw, Three Ring, Google Sites or Googlios, and Pathbrite. Seesaw seems like it would be the easiest for students to use. I like that they can include a variety of different types of evidence and then choose a folder to put it in. It is quite easy to use as both a teacher and a student once you get the hang of it. There is a free version but then you can upgrade to have access to more features. I also discovered several helpful tutorials on Youtube that show how to do various things on Seesaw.
- Twitter: Holy cow! Last year I began exploring Twitter and looking at different educational resources, but today I learned how to retweet and tweet something. I can't wait to figure out how to use this in my classroom in the future. I think my students will definitely enjoy using this as a tool for learning. My goal is to become more of a Twitter "participant" and not just a "lurker."
- Ideas from Amplify: I enjoyed reading the first chapter of Amplify: Digital teaching and Learning in the K-6 Classroom by Katie Muhtaris and Kristin Ziemke. What a great resource! I liked the idea of creating digital bulletin boards and using recording booths. I plan on incorporating the idea of the recording booths into my students' digital portfolios as part of their reflection piece. I like the idea of using the digital bulletin boards as a resource for students to access and use no matter where they are (home, another class, etc.).
- Blogging: I have been very curious for awhile about how to create and do a blog. I was so excited to learn how to do this! I'm planning to create a class blog and have students take turns doing posts. I am super excited to see my very own blog with this first published post! :)
I can't wait to continue exploring different technology tools and using them in my teaching!
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