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Week 13

The presentation I watched was presented Ruha Benjamin about technology impacting students.Classroom learning is classified as formal and informal learning. Ruth explained how many people could jump to conclusions on race, gender, color, etc. Sometimes people are quicker to see the bad in people, instead of looking for the good. She was an excellent spokes woman and she covered many important topics of the words and education today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xmrJJESCt8&feature=youtu.be

McAlester Public Schools - Digital Citizenship & Online Reputation

On the site it says, “Digital Citizenship is a vital aspect of technology use. You cannot have one without the other. This concept consists of individuals representing themselves and their organizations appropriately online using internet safety and etiquette. This also includes digital literacy which is understanding how to use technology appropriately and efficiently. I'm really excited for our district to make the leap to be Future Ready! I have collected numerous resources to help you choose what best meets your students needs. Please feel free to reach out to me or any Tech Buff to help you find the best resource for you.”

http://www.mcalester.k12.ok.us/vnews/display.v/TP/562946372b4be

This is also from the MPS website, I think it is vital to make kids aware of their online reputation. Most students do not understand that power they possess behind a keyboard. Just like everything else, we must teach students how to be responsible, respectful and kind. If we do not, the internet will be a very dangerous place.

https://www.reputationmanagement.com/services/reputation-management/

#digital citizenship #online reputation

Beginning Sound Match Hello, as most of you know my name is Kayla Tucker. My passion is building up the future of tomorrow; I enjoy...

“Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway.” – Emory Austin

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If you knew Audra, then you knew the love she had for music and singing. During this tough time, I’ve been thinking about this quote. We must keep singing.

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Not many kids write something so meaningful in the second grade, but Audra did. She was powerful, patient, persistent & perfect.

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I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. ❥

Psalm 118:17

Educational Websites

Abcya.com

ABC Ya is an award-winning computer game program that has been trusted for over ten years by many teachers, parents, and gaurdians. It’s entertaining educational games are easy for the students to use and navigate, as well as very classroom friendly.

Abcmouse.com

ABC Mouse is an educational website with award-winning curriculum that is fun and engaging for students. The step by step learning path gives the kids a goal to aim for while learning too. This website and its variety of subjects and activities help children understand the curriculum in a safe online environment.

Education.com

This is a great website that offers many different subjects and grade levels. My favorite part of this website is the Phonological Awareness games, the kids love it and cheer each other on as they play and learn together on the Promethean Board. I have been very impressed with the three-year-olds progress on sound matching due to these activities.

Scholastic.com

Phonics Fun for Early Readers: Sound Match Activity. I read a lot of scholastics books and go to this website for guidance on some of my phonics activities and this has been one of my favorite activities recently. This is a great site and very student friendly. They have a section for everyone teachers, parents, kids, administrators, and librarians. They have Storybook Activities that the kids love to engage on, while not only being a great visual reference, it also helps the students become more phonologically aware.

FunFonix.com

This is a great website for phonics worksheets, games, and classroom activities. They have some great worksheets that matched a section on my lesson plan. Parents that want their kids to have extra practice with phonics can also access this website and pick out worksheets for their child to practice at home. The websites motto is Making Phonics Fun for Everyone!

#educational websites #phonics fun #early childhood #sound match #phonological awareness

Beginning Sound Match

Lesson Plan for Kindergarten, Phonics with Technology

Prepared by Mrs. Kayla Tucker

ISD: ADDIE Model

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE

In this lesson the students will practice both writing names accurately and identifying beginning sounds for common item names they see every day at home, school or the park. We will begin with the students writing their names in our classroom, then advance to identifying other common objects. I will cut some of these items out of magazines and print pictures online for the students to practice and use for this lesson. I have listed some of the importance of students understanding phonics below. After this lesson is implemented the students should be able to understand that…

- sentences are made up of words

- many different words can rhyme

- start blending sounds to make words

- words can be broken down into syllables

- some words can begin with the same sound

- some words can end with the same sound

EDUCATION STANDARDS

1. NETS.1.A - creativity and innovation

2. NETS.4.A - critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making

3. K.CS.D.01 - computing systems (devices)

4. K.CS.HS.01 - computing systems (hardware & software)

5. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.2.C - write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).

OBJECTIVES

Students should be able to successfully point out 3 words or objects that have the same short-vowel sound as their first letter in their name. For example. “Eli, can you spell your name? Great, now let's take it apart. What sound does the E make? Good, now what about the L?...”

Students will turn a piece of construction paper lengthwise and write their name one letter at a time with enough space to glue a picture beside the letter that matches that sound. (I.E. E - Elephant, L - Lion, I - Ice)

All students should be able to successfully complete this lesson after their first or second month of kindergarten.

Student will be able to take turns and operate the SMART Board by themselves when playing educational games on either of the educational sites listed.

MATERIALS NEEDED

abcya.com

education.com (letter sounds balloon pop)

construction paper

crayons

glue

pictures

CURRICULUM EXTENSION ACTIVITY

Letters & Sounds

carsondellosa.com

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa

#kindergarten #lesson plan #sound match #phonics fun #technology

Tweeting Tucker

Hey friends, I hope you have had an awesome week! This week for my tech integration class I was asked to make a twitter and to be honest, I was quite nervous. After creating my account, I went to read some articles over the pros and cons of and educational twitter and I was excited with what I found. People are so quick to judge social media as a negative thing, when they do not see the potential in what it could be. Personally I believe social media is what you make of it, it can be a very positive place or a very negative place depending on who you let in. Just like your life for example, it is what you make it and for me, I try to make the best out of it. I will keep you posted on my twitter adventure, but for now, I am excited for all of the doors it will open for my classroom and students.

Pro #1 – You are surrounded by a community of teachers who understand and live through similar experiences as you. They are a great form of support and a good source if you need tips on any issue in specific.

Pro #2 – Twitter is a great source for new ideas and lesson plans!

Pro #3 – You are surrounded by people who genuinely care, and this is heart warming.

#tweeting teachers #twitter #tweeting for education

Make the world a little kinder ❥

Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy for Parents and Students.

Media literacy and good digital citizenship is very important in todays society. Students are now able to start playing educational games at home while enjoying them ultimately making learning more fun. The students also have the ability to learn their numbers, letters, and phonics all before starting Pre-K. Having a solid learning foundation is a huge stepping stool to a child's success in the classroom. However, I urge that parents make sure and teach children to be very cautious while learning online. I listed some very informative digital citizen links below for students and parents. Make sure you teach them to be responsible and respectful behind the screen. Also, make a set list of rules and stick with them. For example, no browsing on YouTube. Thankfully most technology now has the ability to place parental controls on them, ensuring the safety of your kids. Below I have listed some more informative links about media literacy and digital citizenship.

Thank you for reading my blog. I hope you have a fantastic week!

- K. Tucker ❥

Parents:

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/news-and-media-literacy

https://www.connectsafely.org/fakenews/

https://www.classroomtestedresources.com/2016/08/4-resources-in-teaching-digital.html

https://www.graniteschools.org/edtech/2016/09/digital-citizenship-posters/

Students:

http://parentingchaos.com/phonics-apps-for-kids/

http://bestteacherblog.com/websites-for-elementary-teachers/

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digital-Citizenship-Student-Project-in-Google-Slides-2760027

https://elenikyritsis.com/2015/11/21/5ps-for-a-positive-digital-footprint/

#digital citizenship #media literacy #education

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