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I created a Prezi on cognitivist learning theory. Cognivitist Learning Theory

Working with the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards

The New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards are an important tool for teachers to use when planning lessons. Here are four technology activities for preschoolers that I planned using the technology standards: Standard 8.1 Educational Technology: All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individuallyContinue reading “Working with the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards”

ThingLink

ThingLink is a website that allows students and teachers to create interactive photos and videos. I created a ThingLink about farm animals for preschool students. Children can click on each animal and hear the sound that that animal makes. I created this ThingLink by first adding the image of the farm animals. Next, I addedContinue reading “ThingLink”

Visual Learner

There are many different websites that may be helpful for teachers when trying to teach visual learners. Some websites allow users to create charts and graphs; others are useful for creating presentations. Three websites that I found useful for creating a visual element to a lesson on marine life were http://prezi.com, https://bubbl.us/, and http://www.visuwords.com/. IContinue reading “Visual Learner”

New Globe

This is my collection of placemarks from Google Earth. I added a different placemark for each location that I included. The first location that I decided to include is Ocean View. This is where I was raised and where I currently live. I also work at a school in this area. The second location thatContinue reading “New Globe”

Visual Learner

I created this concept map using a website called Creately. The website is very easy to use. I started by adding an oval in the middle of the page and expanding from there. The topic I chose was animals. I separated animals based on two groups: land and water. I then listed four animals includedContinue reading “Visual Learner”