Description: This field experience consisted of using the technology tool VoiceThread in my own classroom to gain experience using the tool in the classroom. Then, I shared the lesson I created with my team and demonstrated the use of VoiceThread in the classroom. This field experience allowed me to gain knowledge in technology leadership and further my expertise in a technology tool.
Standards: TF-1.A, TF-1.B (Technology Operations and Concepts), TF-II.A - E (Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences), TF-III.A – E (Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum), TF-IV.A (Assessment and Evaluation)
Semester: Spring 2011
Hours: 1 Hour
Population: Fourth Grade Teachers (General and Special Ed.)
Reflection: I created a VoiceThread lesson for my students, because I found the experience to be enjoyable for myself and I wanted to see how my students could use VoiceThread to further their understanding. I also wanted to develop a lesson so I could test it out in my classroom. Then, share my experiences with other teachers so they too would want to use the Internet tool with their students. After implementing the lesson, my students were very excited. They really enjoyed using VoiceThread and I knew that other teachers would be on board after they saw the enthusiasm from my students. I shared the tool with my team at a team meeting. I explained how to create a sign in for VoiceThread and took them through the steps of creating their own discussions that students could comment on. I answered any questions and concerns they had as well as showed them the example from my class so they could see what the end result may look like.
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