Photo Collage

This is a photo collage I made using a shape collage program that can be downloaded from  this link. All you have to do is drag photos from your computer into the program, choose from a variety of shapes and click create. This is such an easy and fun idea!

NETS Standards

The International Society for Technology in Education has provided NETS standards for the use of technology for students, teachers, administrators, coaches, and computer science. For teachers specifically, it outlines exactly what teachers need to address for each school year concerning technology. It offers the standards for evaluation as well. Some of the standards for teachers include facilitating student learning and creativity by using technology, model digital work and learning, and promote digital citizenship. Some examples of NETS standards for students include communication and collaboration using digital media, researching, and problem solving skills. The website gives specific examples of how to evaluate if each standard has been met.

Doc Cam and Smartboards

A Doc Cam and Smartboard are very popular in classrooms today. Although this equipment can be very helpful, it is a bit outdated. The iPad can actually do what both of these things can but is much smaller and easier to use. It also allows for much more movement around the classroom. By linking the iPad with the projector, the teacher can walk around and take video or pictures of student work, or examples of what they want to students to do similar to a Doc Cam. Teachers can also use a whiteboard app on their iPad to write things while walking around the room that will show up through the projector. There are also many apps that the students can use that would be similar to the things they could do on Smartboards. Although Doc Cams and Smartboards are great tools, the iPad is an awesome option to allow more mobility and variety in teaching with technology.

Special Project

This exploding box is a special project for students to make or give to someone. They will love the unexpected surprise when they open the box. It can be made using different colored card stock or scrapbook paper. For the project above we filled the inside flaps with pictures but there are many possibilities for this project!

Flickr Photostream

KatieBartram's photostream on Flickr.

This photostream shows the pictures that I have taken for the ED300 Photography Challenge.

Apple in Education

The Apple in Education website offers many helpful resources for using Apple products in the classroom. The resource that I found especially helpful was the apps in the classroom. It breaks down some of the best educational apps divided by different subjects. I found this easier than going through the app store to find things. This site also gives information on how to use Macs, an iPod touch, or an iPhone in the classroom. Finally, it has links for options on how to fund the use of their products and the financial services the Apple offers. Overall, this is a very useful site for those considering the use of Apple products or those that are already using them and would like further suggestions.

Cupcake

This cupcake was edited using Photoshop. Using the magic wand tool, the entire cupcake can be selected to make the background transparent. Then, I used to the magic wand tool to select different parts of the cupcake. Once I selected a section, I used to paint bucket tool to fill in the area a different color. Finally, different colored sprinkles were added using the paintbrush tool.