Today we started the day with art. My project has been coming along but much slower than the others--might be due to the fact I have THIRTY shapes! Anyways I was able to finish tracing my shapes and thankfully Angie helped me cut out the pieces and Holly helped me glue (with only two mins remaining in class)! I was so thankful because at least the glue will be dry and I'll be able to move forward on the project. I really want this to turn out good so I can display it.
After art, Dr. Beriswell showed us some very useful tricks for making board games for our classes. I was very grateful because I'm always looking for games and activities for specific topics and can't always find what I need. Now I can CREATE MY OWN!
We talked about Gamification. I really didn't know what that meant before. I assumed that it was about incorporating games into your classroom, but Mr. Putnam talked about how it has nothing to do with playing games in the class, but it's about taking those things that students like about games and making THAT part of your class. Like the ability to "play again" and make higher on a level. Or the excitement of achieving something. Or the mystery and discovery of "clues". I am not sure how I will implement Gamification to my classroom because I'm not sure I have a great grasp on what it is. I will however try out several of the apps and websites he recommended and see if I can find a way to make my classroom more exciting for students.
Today we went to the TK (Technology and Disability) Martin center here on campus. I really enjoyed learning all they do with using technology to help student with disabilities. It was unbelievable to see one of the teachers using one of the communication device. She was able to control the computer by moving her head only! It's so exciting to see how students who used to get left out of education are able to become independent learners through the advancements in technology.
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