Week+7

Here are the groups that presented this week in class: Alex Windsor & Sejal Maisuria Push/Pull Factors - Human Migration website to discover factors involved in immigration. Gcast - students can use their phone to create a podcast. The site is no longer accepting signups.
 * Group 1** - Immigration in a Canadian Context

This lesson looked at databases that search books on the internet. Used web to research elements from the periodic table to compile a class wiki on the elements. Good sites for looking up elements were provided.
 * Group 2 -** Grade 10 History - Google Books Lesson - WebQuest
 * Group 3** - Periodic Table of Elements

Used Comic Life software with Getty images to create a graphic illustration of Shakespearean work. Very neat and fun for kids. I can see how this relates to students interests.
 * Group 4 -** Graphic Novel Creation - Lesson Link Here

Looked at how to create diamante poems which was interesting and simple to use.
 * Group 5** - Grade 9 English

Great Intro with the Hershey Kisses and burning off calories. I liked the way they tied the student personal data into the lesson. A personalized lesson is a great way to have them learn better.
 * Group 6** - Physical Health - Energy In - Energy Out - Food Diary

Fun and interactive with the communication from the ISS.
 * Group 7** - Math Lesson with Nasa guy

Creating videos with Photo Story Software. Good take on who is in charge of writing history and which voices are actually the true writers of history
 * Group 8** - Integrating Technology in the Classroom - Link Here

elearning: Electronic learning Asynchronous learning: Students can come one and get lessons anytime (without instructor online). LMS: Learning management system Desire 2 Learn Skype: Instant messaging - could be used in the school for having a guest speaker, talking school to school.


 * Required Readings:**

Media Awareness Newtork
 * Acceptable use policies for Internet use**

An acceptable use for internet use policy is common place. I recall having seen them when I worked in a commercial business with Fugro as well. Their use outlines regulations with regards to what is acceptable to do and not to do. In a school atmosphere, ensure that school computers are being used in a safe, relevant and appropriate manner. As a teacher we must adhere to these regulations and be ready to punish students who push the envelope. I experienced this quite a bit on practicum. Students were constantly testing the boundaries using proxies to get around the school's firewall to use the internet for surfing sites of their choosing.