http://ed.ted.com/on/INLeBp90
My lesson is based on the four types of sentences. We have been reviewing these kind of sentences since the beginning of the year, but my students still have trouble identifying them. I went through a lot of videos and most of them were boring and monotonous. They mainly had someone speaking and dictating, which is something I could do. This is something I could do! I was finally able to find a catchy song to go with it.
I loved this website! My computers are finally working so I know I can use this in my classroom.
After reviewing this website I concluded I could use this awesome tool in the following ways:
1. Professional Development- In the near future I want to apply to be a SCEI coach. The SCEI coach assists in the training of teachers and serves as a facilitator to them. I would use TED ED to show videos for staff development. This year, in my campus, they are going big in implementing centers for each subject area. For newer teachers like me, I love the idea and find it very easy to implement. I see it as a win win situation for everyone. Unfortunately, the older teachers do not believe so and are very apprehensive in implementing centers. The number one reason to why is that they don't know how to implement it. I am a visual learner, and I believe I could use this resource to show the teachers videos on whatever they are having issues with like centers, guided reading, calendar time, etc. I think this would be a great resource.
2. Center mini-lesson - I am not 5 years old but my attention span I believe is much worst than theirs. I easily get bored and have to be moving, which is why I love to do centers in my classroom. I teach 2nd grade and many times I find it very difficult to have all 22 kids attention. I can produce a lesson in TED ED and have them listen to it and complete each section in the classroom computers during center time. Since technology is everything for kids now, they will be engaged. I will definitely try out the lesson I made using TED ED in my centers ( types of sentences) since I know they have trouble identifying each type.
3. Student project- In our second grade classroom, for social studies, we are learning about the branches of government. Students love you tube, so I would split the class into groups of 3 and have them each do a presentation with the 3 types of government branches. One group would be legislative, one executive, and the last one judicial. I would take them to the computer lab every day for 45 minutes to research the you tube video to answer the questions previously provided. They would be responsible for making their lesson based on the teachers criteria. Students would have about 3 weeks to complete the project.
Hey Pattsy,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post this week. In particular, I think the lesson utilizing YouTube for your social studies project on the branches of government is a really good idea.That type of lesson would help students develop a good, in depth knowledge of their pre-selected branch.
Thanks for sharing,
Mike
Pattsy'
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you about being able to use TED-ed in centers. I especially like your suggestion about using it for social studies for the 3 branches of government. Students enjoy the technology aspect of doing research and the video can be something they find interesting instead of just reading about it. Your 2nd graders will have great presentations once they finish their projects. Good luck with your aspirations of SCEI coach.
I love your lesson. It is easy to understand and no boring. Regarding your second idea I have mixed feelings. I strongly agree with you that using this kind of technology can help to get 2nd grade students engaged to the class. Two weeks ago, I watched a child learning to English comprehension by online lessons. However, as mother, I can see how my 3-year old daughter wants to use the computer, TV or tablets whole day. I restrict her their use at home because I notice that this is not so good for her although she watches educational videos. How can I as mother help to my child to use the educational technology and avoid my daughter get an obsession to use it whole day? Please, any advising is welcome.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing,
Maria
Pattsy, I think your lesson on types of sentences can be very beneficial and easy to follow for your students. I really like your idea of creating mini lessons for students to use in their centers because students can work at their own pace and you can be sure that they are getting all of the information you want them too!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
Jessica
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI think your ideas are extremely useful when using videos in the classroom. I think that I would use videos in classrooms for example in my 9th grade classroom. It would aid in a way that i can capture the students attention and increase their feedback to keep the classroom entertained. This is important when teaching stem so that we increase learning in the classroom.