Student Learning 2009-10

Last year the students in grades 6 - 8 began to use iWeb for their developmental workbooks. There were many trials and many errors, but in the end I was pleased with the results. This year, I want to take what I learned and improve upon last year's results, because last year the results were positive, and this year I want the results to be *very* positive.

I'd like to create and use (effectively) class wikis for each of my classes.

IT tools (computers and software) to be used seamlessly within the classroom program as needed and best suited, rather than as a separated out subject.

I loved SAM animation I would like to use it more

Use imovie to document their progress in English

I would like to incorporate group presentations and possibly for and against debating into my grade 6,7 and 8 DT classes.

I want to take the Naviance training.

For my Grade 10 unit on Careers, I'd like to explore real life electronic versions of e-resumes, moving away from the more traditional paper resumes.

I want to learn how to save my students' podcasts so they may be shared with other MYP classes in the US.

I would like to see laptops become true tools of learning and not distractions. I would like students to show me some of the cool things with tech that they have discovered.

I would like to use the macbooks more effectively as a learning tool. I am also interested in students using mindmaps as part of the review process for exams and in preparing for projects such as one world essays, presentations and posters.

We should iMovie as a video diary to record the progress of ESL students.

I would like to use iWeb effectively with all my classes to use the wikis more productively.

Blogging with the older students to create more interactive literary analysis and comparative studies as an alternative to straight chapter summary work.

I would like students to proofread and edit each others' writing remotely--homework and classwork.
I would like students to find appropriate locales to publish their writing--and then publish it and share the information with other students.
I'd like to have my students form 'skype communities' (see speaking and speak) with native English speakers so that they can develop their motivation to speak English and their English proficiency with the input from social peers around the world.

I'd love to utilize wikis effectively with students in the class.

I'd like to learn enough to be able to keep up with our students.

i-movie...so much to be learned!

To be used independently and help given by a tech buddy system within the classroom.

I would like to know more about how students handing in their work electronically. I would also like to know how to download movies appropriately using Macbook.

I'd like to do it all!!! :) As a start, I'd like to see a) my students use technology more responsibly (take care of equipment, manage files, leave thoughtful and appropriate comments, etc.), and b) use technology as a standard tool in practice in daily learning... not just for special projects and summative assessments.

I'd like to see X year plan that identifies some key technology that we can implement effectively and for this to be revisted on a yearly basis.

I'd like my students to use Mac to make very practical podcast/flashcards... to help them memorize the characters and improve their use of the charming language! I'd also like my students to use mac to publish their work, books, etc. By the way, to use WIKI to strengthen the integration with other subjects areas...

Inspiration for mind-mapping, Scratch for creating games, imovie and Garageband

The students enjoyed using Comic Life last year....it was a great tool for synthesizing information and putting it into a creative format...will definitely use it this year.
Also, would like to use e-journals as an ongoing assessment of student understanding..questions...etc.

I would like to publish the students work to a wider community and share with others. Help my HL students to be confident presenters.

I would like for students to be able to do an oral presentation in French with Keynote as (ONLY) a support tool for language. I would also like to be able to get students to complete homework online via interactive activities and to be able to give feedback to the class.

I would lik to use Imovie,Iweb for DW ( workbooks) garageband for sound tracks ...I am very interested in all aspects of intergration

I would like to try other creative ways for students to show what they know. I would also like to write a rubric that would allow for the grading of different products for an assignment.

I would like to have the children use various tools to record their own reading. Children can author books, record stories and share with classmates.

iMovie and Garage Band - to use them more effectively to encourage creative projects

The Grade 3 Wiki was a great hit last year. I will be using them for each class I teach this year.

Try and be open to learn from students.

Students and teachers using iCal properly could really improve communication.

introduce the grade 2's to mind mapping. Intergrate IT into all areas rather than just the IT class. Work with other PYP classes that are doing similar units using flat classrooms or collaborative wikis. Work on how to do research effectively using the internet. Publish work using different Mac tools.

involve imovies to create the outcome of the HRE project.

I would like to use the Macbooks with the kids and get rid of the Dells from my room

I would like to set up a wiki for my classes because we have lost studywiz, so I need to be able to communicate with students outside the classroom.

I'd like to integrate information literacy with inquiry skills and the inquiry cycle along with language and writing models so that, for example, using a wiki becomes part of language lessons and students can read and interpret search results better.

My students presented scientific reports based on experiments they designed using imovie. Although there were a few hiccups to work through, I think that using this method of presentation achieved so many more outcomes than just an understanding of the scientific method and conventions of writing in science. I would like to continue to persue this avenue and try and improve on it further.

Last year my students used i-movie to introduce NIS. Students showed their interest to submit work using new technology. However, there were some technical problem during creating the movie. I still would like the students to use this program this year, and I want them to burn into DVD.

My goal this year is to make more use of student communication/dropbox/sharing of assignments articles etc.
A second goal is to create a wiki for a few of my classes and to use it effectively.

I would like to use wikis with my classes.

Use Imovie and garageband to record students improvement evidence in different stages in learning mandarin.

Use imovie to reflect, review and showcase student skills within PE

To have an online gallery of students' artwork on the school's website.