We enjoyed a video today about the advantages of technology for education.  Our group has a variety of programs being used for student achievement and learning advancement in the classroom.  

We are each working individually to use technology in our own discipline.   I learned to use my external drive to further my ability to download pictures into my blog.  Mr. Lee is pursuing Auto CAD WS and is able to communicate with Mr. Gibbons.  Mr. Gannon and Mr. Berger are working on IXL Math and Achieve 3000.   Mr. schmieding is pursuing dropbox. 

We brainstormed new ideas to develop technology during our PLC time.   We have decided to continue learning about computer programs that are relevant to each of our subject areas and enhance student learning. 

Our Modern Software Packages PLC will be deciding on what new technologies we will be learning more about this semester.

PLC Showcase

1. We found the displays interesting.  Many of the ideas could be incorporated  into our classrooms.   
2.  We learned some methods for incorporating technology into our classroom work.  We learned to communicate through blogging.  We experimented with different forms of technology . 
3.  Hopefully, it has encouraged  us to take risks with new methods of instructions.

Our PLC group is working hard on their projects for the showcase.

PLC Showcase

At the end of our semester of work, all PLCs will be showcasing their work at the Wyandotte High School PLC Showcase on Wednesday, December 12th in the Social Hall.  The showcase will be a public demonstration of our learning, collaboration, and results.  Each PLC will showcase work that reflects how your learning and collaboration has impacted student learning.  Each PLC is encouraged to be creative and innovative in their demonstration (student examples would be highly encouraged); however, please be sure the following are addressed through your presentation -
    PLC Focus

Collaborative Actions   

Summary of PLC Learning

Impact on Student Learning

Connections to Future Teaching and Learning

In addition, all staff will have an opportunity to visit each demonstration during the Showcase.  Many outside guests will also be in attendance.  

If your PLC requires any kind of additional resources, please submit any requests for those materials via the comment section to this blog entry by NOVEMBER 9th. You will receive these materials by or before your November 28th meeting, so you will have AT LEAST two weeks to work on organizing your demonstration.

Showcase Supplies

If you are needing any supplies for your Showcase presentation, please see Katie Brugger by November 30th.

Student Art Blog Created!

I have created a blog for my students to publish their art!  Check it out here.

THE ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS STEP 6 MAKE A MODEL OR PROTOTYPE.
 STEP 2  BRAINSTORM, RESEARCH AND GENERATED IDEAS. THE STAGE TEAMDECIDED TO ADD A RAMP TO THE STAGE. MR LEE ROOM 192

Today our PLC is currently in the process of deciding our presentation for the upcoming showcase.Our challenge is to narrow down our ideas.

Today I learned how to read the overview page from a fellow blogger. It's interesting to view our blogging statistics.Each PLC is a new learning experience.

What can we do as a group to demonstrate what we have learned so far? Are you very creative?

We are further considering how we might present the information on the various technologies that members of our group are utilizing.  I have been pleased with the students' reception to my use of the IXL math program.  They seem to enjoy the practice and learning they are experiencing.  I especially like the program because skills are broken down by grade level and very well outlined with quick examples of the skills described.  The program offers immediate feedback to their responses.  If a problem is answered incorrectly,  there is an explanation of how to do the problem correctly.  I find this extremely helpful.

I made arragements with Katie to help me set up a form for my students to take a quiz.

I"ve been working to improve communication with student through the School Loop Locker.  This will insure that students and I will be using technology to communicate with each other regarding class work and/or assignments.

1.  Our focus is improving the use of technology in the classroom.
2. We brained ideas for using different technologies with students in the classroom.
3. We have been exploring blogs, IXL Math programs, Auto cab. 13, use of School Loop Locker, use of gmail Forum,  and Powerpoint presentations.
4. We hope to improve academic success through technology.
5. We want students to be proficient in technology.

I'm getting good , We are discussing PLC showcase. You tube ????? Maybe Achieve 3000.

Is blogging a necessary evil?  I can see how it can be helpful.  Being fluent in the programs we use such as school loop should be achieved first.  I have a great need to become more fluent in the technological methods of communication with each of my classes.  Blogging is blogging and can be achieved with other programs and just not limited to a blogging specific software.  The most important aspect of blogging is using the technology we have available to communicate with our students

We are  brainstorming ideas for Wed. Dec. 12.  I would like to set up a blog to showcase student artwork.  I have created a blog called "Wyandotte Art Creations".   I still need to learn to import pictures of student work and learn how to invite others to view the work.