Google Forms

I am interested in the students feedback about the learning environment, so I used Google Forms to create a survey. I'm having great difficulty figuring out how to link and embed the survey. Google Forms has slowed my computer to a near stop. I'm not sure what to do but I have worked on this for three hours and I think I will have to try again tomorrow.

Rubistar

I used Rubistar to create a rubric to grade word problems solved by Algebra I students. The templates do make the rubric easy to create, but I was disappointed that there were no templates for math projects. I guess you would have to create your own based on your project. Rubistar is very easy and convenient to use, but rubrics for math aren't easy to create. I will have to practice this skill.

Movie Maker

For this assignment I used the 65 slide powerpoint about math. I must say I am frustrated and confused with this assignment because I followed the directions and tried to use a free trial of wondershare but it would not work like the directions indicated. I also tried to upload to teacher tube to no avail and so I decided to take a hint from Debbie Dosier and use Mydeo. I'm hopeful it is going to work when I post this entry. I have spent too much time on this assignment. It is nearly midnight, I still have papers to grade and I must get up at 5:00AM and start again. I am not a happy camper.

Geometry Jeopardy

It was interesting to make a geometry jeopardy game. I have always wanted to do this. Again, with six classes and three different preparations I still find it difficult to spend so much time on one activity that reviews such a small portion of the CSOs. I find I must get the biggest return for my effort. While knowing these terms is critical, the students need to be able to solve problems involving these terms. I am anxious to try this out in class and assess the effectiveness. Because the assignment directions did not mention that we had to post the game to our blog, I did not realize the e-mail contained instructions for posting. So, here is my version of geopardy. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

The Magic of One

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The Magic of One

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Ignite

For this assignment I chose to explore the idea that I think about all of the time and the title of my blog. The magic of one intrigues me and I observe many times throughout the day the positive little "ones" that make a difference. I choose to dwell on the positive examples of good in a day rather than the negative even though I know they exist. I was able to upload this project to slideshare on the first try this time and I consider that such a blessing. My hope is the embedding process will go as well.

Huskies A Photo Story

I have been the advisor of the spirit club at my high school for many years. I spend a great deal of time working with the students who call themselves Rachel Rowdies. We talk about the fact that the high school is only as good as the people make it. Tradition has been a big part of the success at North Marion, and even in the tough times we count on it to bring us through. I would use this photo story with my club.