Fun in Faith Contest

I just finished a visual arts contest called "Fun in Faith." I created a cute video displaying some ways in which my preschoolers will experience having fun in their faith. We discussed and reviewed all different ways we can celebrate our faith and the children helped me recreate them through dramatic play. I snapped pictures and created an Animoto to submit. Here is the finished product.


 

Sharing Technology

After sharing all of the technology tools with my colleagues, our eighth grade teacher will be showing the students how to create an Animoto to express their thoughts for a particular topic. He thought that it was a quick and powerful assessment to let each student create and learn in a different way. I will ask him to share what they do throughout the week as they finish.  

First Technology Project

I met with all my parents for "Meet the Teacher" night, and they loved viewing the Animoto I created about apples. Our preschool class has been asked to enter a technology contest within our district, and I chose to create an Animoto and made sure all of my parents filled out the photo permission form. I let them all know what the Animoto would be about and what my ideas were, and they were thrilled. The contest consists of creating inspirational views of how the children experience their faith. I can't wait to actually take photos of the class in action and use those photos to create a tool to teach with. I will post and share the results when I am finished.

My first Animoto!

Creating this animoto was more fun then I imagined. I can't wait to share this with my class and I believe I will also play it continually for our "Meet the Teacher" night. This will give the parents a great perspective of how I am integrating technology into the classroom as a learning tool. I can display on the Smart Board so all can see. The children will also recall all of their ideas that I added to this short video. Hope you enjoy!!!





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Exploring new links

When I was completing homework assignments, I came across this interesting app that would entice my preschool class and is very easy to implement. This type of technology is easy and cool to use for all ages. The 3-D color app is a wonderful tool that teachers can integrate into their curriculum and cover many aspects of the Common Core.

This is a free app for all apple devises. Here is an example of one of the coloring pages.

Look for this app when downloading.

Trials and Errors

As I mentioned  in my previous blog, a new year brings new issues. I have a new blended preschool class consisting of three and four year olds combined together in the same room. As the saying goes "You can't show an old  new tricks." I will desperately try to expand and keep an open mind.  

Sitting here frustrated!!!

Here we are sitting in my Technology class and we can not get internet access. I was extremely excited to begin and experiment with new trials and tribulations tonight. A new school year started and that comes with new expectations. I really wish to add much of what I learn from this class to my preschool curriculum. There is always hope!!!

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