On your blog (this can be completed as a post) you need to create a WebQuest section outlining what a WebQuest is, how you would have students use the webquest you created, provide 2-3 web sites where students would surf to learn more about webquests and/or look at examples of webquests, provide appropriate design. You can use the Bernie Dodge site for webquests or Tom March.
A WebQuest is a learning activity used by educators. During this activity learners read, analyze, and synthesize information using the World Wide Web. Webquests were invented by Bernie Dodge and Tom March at San Diego State University in 1995.
According to Dodge's original publication a WebQuest is "an inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that learners interact with comes from resources on the internet, optionally supplemented with videoconferencing" (Dodge, 1995a; Dodge, 1995b).
The WebQuest that Marcie, Alece, Andrea, and I created deals with different Christmas symbols. Students can use this WebQuest to independently explore the meaning behind various popular Christmas symbols. They will choose a particular symbol to research, gather information, make a craft that goes along with their symbol, and then present their findings to the class. WebQuest is great to use to complete this activity since it provides all of the information and links in one program.
To learn more about and see examples of WebQuests, please visit these three websites:
www.WebQuest.org
www.QuestGarden.com
www.BestWebQuests.com
Pledge of Allegiance
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Final Week!!! Bittersweet...
Well, it is nice to know that I survived my first "real" field experience. But it is also sad to be leaving the school and the teacher and all of the students that I came to know and adore! Shauntelle and I got to know an awful lot of students, too. We worked with about six classes during this time! It would have been nice to have had one class to get to know really well, but having six classes allowed us to observe A LOT of students and see many different kinds of interaction between the children and their peers/teacher. I have enjoyed working with Shauntelle, too. She is so organized and enthusiastic. She is going to make a great teacher! I also enjoyed working with our cooperating teacher, Mrs. Ellsworth. You can tell she loves what she is doing and that she cares about her students. I am excited to hear about all of the experiences you have had in the schools! See you soon!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Second Week of Field!
Field has truly gone by so quickly. I can't believe we just finished our second week! And I also can't believe I have survived this long! :) Actually, things are going well. The teacher is a great example and she is very friendly and helpful. The students are always a delight and keep me continuously on my toes.
During the second week, Shauntelle and I taught three lessons- One on the different branches of government (we taught small groups by ourselves), one on the recent presidential election, and one on the flag/Pledge of Allegiance. I was so nervous teaching the first lesson, but by the end of the week when we were teaching our third lesson, I became much more at ease.
I am looking forward to the third week! We will be teaching sixth graders about Mesopotamia. I hope I know enough about Mesopotamia so I can at least sound smart... We'll see!
During the second week, Shauntelle and I taught three lessons- One on the different branches of government (we taught small groups by ourselves), one on the recent presidential election, and one on the flag/Pledge of Allegiance. I was so nervous teaching the first lesson, but by the end of the week when we were teaching our third lesson, I became much more at ease.
I am looking forward to the third week! We will be teaching sixth graders about Mesopotamia. I hope I know enough about Mesopotamia so I can at least sound smart... We'll see!
Friday, November 7, 2008
First Week of Field
The first week of field has been a little bit unusual... Mostly due to the fact that Shauntelle and I were switched to a new classroom and teacher on Wednesday. There had been a bit of a mix up with where we were assigned to go, so for the first part of the week, we were in the same classroom with Kara and Christy! Everything has been sorted out now and things are starting to run smoothly.
On Monday we teach our first lesson. We each teach separate lessons to a small group of sixth graders (even though we were assigned to fourth graders, which we will still maybe teach... never mind, long story...). I am teaching about the Judicial Branch. I am a bit nervous/overwhelmed, but I think it should be fine.
This week I have come away with the feeling that these fourth graders are much smarter than I am! And I think they just might be! They definitely keep me entertained.
On Monday we teach our first lesson. We each teach separate lessons to a small group of sixth graders (even though we were assigned to fourth graders, which we will still maybe teach... never mind, long story...). I am teaching about the Judicial Branch. I am a bit nervous/overwhelmed, but I think it should be fine.
This week I have come away with the feeling that these fourth graders are much smarter than I am! And I think they just might be! They definitely keep me entertained.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Digital Storytelling
Digital stories are videos you make yourself about any topic you wish. For teachers, it is a fun, creative, and easy way to make the classroom more exciting and engaging. Digital storytelling can be used in virtually any subject, whether it be music and art or math and science. Students are encouraged to make their own digital stories to increase their understanding of a particular subject. Digital storytelling is definitely something every educator should know about and use often!
To help you better understand digital storytelling, here are three websites I would like you to visit:
http://www.storycenter.org/index1.html
http://www.techteachers.com/digstory/examples.htm
http://www.teachingteachers.com/
We are each going to create our own movie using Digital Storytelling! This will be such a fun project that I just know you will enjoy. The subject I want you to focus on for this movie is YOU. Give us some background on who you are. Here are some examples of questions you can answer in your video: What are some things you like to do? Do you have any special talents or hobbies? Where are some of your favorite places to go? What do you want to be when you grow up?
Here are some of the steps I would like you to take in order for your movie to be a success:
1. Create a storyboard and script
2. Gather pictures that you would like to use for your movie (from your own camera or from the Internet)
3. Find music/sounds to use in your movie
4. Decide which pictures you will use and what your audio will be for the movie
5. Open up PhotoStory 3 on the computer
6. Import the pictures
7. Add your title, the text, record your voice, include sounds and music, and create credits
8. Create appropriate transitions
Always remember to save your video while you are working on it and when you are done!!!
We will go over these steps in class. In the meantime, here is a video I would like you to watch. This is an example of a digital story made using PhotoStory.
To help you better understand digital storytelling, here are three websites I would like you to visit:
http://www.storycenter.org/index1.html
http://www.techteachers.com/digstory/examples.htm
http://www.teachingteachers.com/
We are each going to create our own movie using Digital Storytelling! This will be such a fun project that I just know you will enjoy. The subject I want you to focus on for this movie is YOU. Give us some background on who you are. Here are some examples of questions you can answer in your video: What are some things you like to do? Do you have any special talents or hobbies? Where are some of your favorite places to go? What do you want to be when you grow up?
Here are some of the steps I would like you to take in order for your movie to be a success:
1. Create a storyboard and script
2. Gather pictures that you would like to use for your movie (from your own camera or from the Internet)
3. Find music/sounds to use in your movie
4. Decide which pictures you will use and what your audio will be for the movie
5. Open up PhotoStory 3 on the computer
6. Import the pictures
7. Add your title, the text, record your voice, include sounds and music, and create credits
8. Create appropriate transitions
Always remember to save your video while you are working on it and when you are done!!!
We will go over these steps in class. In the meantime, here is a video I would like you to watch. This is an example of a digital story made using PhotoStory.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Happy First Day of School!
Welcome to 4th grade!
I am so happy and excited to be your teacher! I just know that this is going to be a great school year.
Here are some interesting things about Miss Wiemer:
Miss Wiemer grew up in Pleasant Grove, Utah.
Miss Wiemer loves to go camping!
Miss Wiemer went on a vacation to Jackson Hole, Wyoming this summer.
Miss Wiemer's favorite color is green.
One of Miss Wiemer's favorite authors is Louis Sachar.
Monkeys, dogs, and cats are three of Miss Wiemer's favorite animals!
Miss Wiemer loves animals, nature, music, art, reading, learning, and most of all Miss Wiemer loves fourth grade!
I am looking forward to getting to know each of you!
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