Final Day! Day 20!

All of the presentations were great! I did not do a good job, because I have been having problems with my eye sight, I only have one eye and its been giving me "fits" for the last six month. However, I have really enjoyed learning all the new things I have learned in Gaeti 2015. From the technology to the art classes, I will be using everything I have learned in my classroom, Al thought, I am not sure where I will be teaching yet, I will use the tools i have gained in my class. We were able to hear from so many great presenters that gave good ideas to use in our class with our students. Thank you for inviting me and I hope other teachers in the area will get a chance to attend as well.

Day 18!

Happy Wednesday 

Technology!!! We learned about a lot of ways to communicate with our students and how we can upload assignments to canvas, padlet was one of the programs teachers can use for data collection and research. We also worked on our web profile. Lesson plans was the final task for the day.

Day 17!

We completed our "Flat Stanley" video today it was so funny watching us with Flat Stanley, he is such a cute little guy. We also worked on our art projects and got them almost completed, our days on campus is about over. We finished up by working on lesson plans.

Day 16!

Technology with "Flat Stanley! we made a video of him visiting several sites on the MSU campus, Stanley enjoyed the tour! We started working on lesson plans in science and developing a plan to be used with our students for the coming school year.

Day 15!

This was a great Friday we learned so much!
My art project is almost finish and I made a video today! Its been a great day! Happy Friday!

Technology is creating so many different ways teachers can make their lessons interesting for their students! we have learned a lot of techniques that will increase our knowledge and understanding about 21 C entry skills. 

Day 13!

We are still learning a lot of technology. Dr. Lee put us in groups today and we started a google doc to create a webquest. Information-overload! However, this activity will help our students to complete assignments in a fun way, with technology intregrated.

Day 12!

Technology. Technology. Technology!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a day Computer overload! Coypwrite laws and information, can be used in our classrooms to explain to our students when researching topics in the classrom.

Day 11!

Today was a great day we learned a lot! Great Day!

The Native American presentation was interesting, I always enjoy the art class, but the tours where not what I expected! Having attended several science workshops at MSU I have seen the sites we visited today many many times. During the first few days we have been encouraged to collaborate among each other to prepare for our students to have the best outcome therefore, it would be nice if the different departments would work together when planning our tours and activites. Although, I have enjoyed these two weeks today was not a good day.

Day 9!
Mrs. Kym Lane helped us with lots of technology tools.
Technology is; Critical thinking, Media Literacy, Communication, and Information literacy. We uploaded on both Google drive and live binders, she encouraged us to "Flip" our classrooms to 21st Century classrooms. The activity of the day was completing a project-base learning art activity we started, which was very relaxing and finally Dr. Bracey, allowed us to work on our lesson plans that we will use in our classrooms.

GREATTTTT! DAY!

Day 8
Our class participated in a activity called TBL, Team Base Learning. We where in groups of threes with one leader in each group. we were assigned an article to read within 15 minutes. I learned a lot from completing the  assignments. Students learn better when working in TBL groups. Great lesson. My favorite was the art class with Mrs. Latham, it was very relaxing to participate in a hands-on activity that was meaningful and engaging. We concluded with board games for our classroom.

Day 7
we used MS-CCR Standards  to create lesson plans. We worked in groups to review a lesson from the CCSS book. The teacher created a lesson using informational text and used several activities to engage the students. She/he also assisted the students step-by-step during the lesson and activity.
The board games  were very helpful for me and I enjoyed learning how to create them

Day 6, We learned how to do wordle. We can use this in our classrooms with informational text. Have students read a text in small groups, divide the text into parts and have students analyze sections to post into the wordle. Understanding by Design was also presented to increase our knowledge about lesson planning. I posted Science standards 2a,2b, standards. After lunch was a real treat, we completed an activity from MDOT, called RISE, we made bridges out of wood. I was so excited! My bridge did not brake! 

We enjoyed our guest speaker Mrs. Tate. She gave use some information about grant writing. This will allow us to get funding for our classrooms. we also, heard from Mr. De'Marco, about safety on the highways for our studenta.This was a great, presentation. I have really enjoyed this week!===

WOW!

What a day. We visited the coal mine in Akerman, MS and it was not what I expected, it was a lot of open land fields, water dirt, and hills. The trucks where really big, the worker have latters they use to get into the trucks to drive. It was really cool to see how all this is done. Mississippi jas two coal mine, I did not know that! I enjoyed our trip.

Day 3

Exciting DAY! We learned about Google Maps and how to integrate them in our content areas.  I really enjoyed the Kinsey Collection. great example of African American history. This  could be a great field trip for students of all ages The quest speaker was very informative a great resource for both history teachers and science teachers. And finally, we participated in an activity that dated  earth's begin and present events. Graphs where next, lots of information to  use in our classrooms this Fall.

Day 2

Exciting DAY! We learned about Google Maps and how to integrate them in our content areas.  I really enjoyed the Kinsey Collection. great example of African American history. This  could be a great field trip for students of all ages The quest speaker was very informative a great resource for both history teachers and science teachers. And finally, we participated in an activity that dated  earth's begin and present events. Graphs where next, lots of information to  use in our classrooms this Fall.

Day ONE

The first day was long. after finishing a long school year that ended in our district closing. But to say the least, I have enjoyed learning the new standards and concepts of MS-CCR. I have added a video just to see if it works.

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