Voice Thread

Voice thread is an interesting program. The possibilities you can do with voice thread is endless!This would be excellent to use with higher grade levels.Voice thread allows for students to collaborate, share, and comment on their peer's work.  I really like the math presentation. It blew my mind! The problem is shown on the slide and you can hear the student solving the problem. The student is also able to doodle how they solved the problem. You are using multiple intelligences with voice threads. You are able to upload the students artwork and have them explain their picture.This can be used for students to explain characters in a story. Then,their peers can comment on the character and relate to that character. This is similar to open mind portraits. Also, parents can read and comment of their child's work

Google Docs

Google docs is an excellent program! I have never been introduced to Google docs until now. I am glad that a program like this for people who are not tech savvy. There is so much you can do with Google docs. I can create a presentation and create documents for my PST class. I really like the template features. While navigating through Google docs, I scanned through some templates posted. There were templates made for homework and reading strategies that can be useful.

HOTS

How can you specifically envision using a blog for HOTS integration within your field-basing grade level within any limitations?

Blogs can help children with writing skills. Instead of having paper journals, we could introduce a web-based journal through the use of a blog. The kids will have fun interacting with one another as well as with the teacher. Blogs can also be great for use in the writer's workshop. Students can edit one each others work through the web. Parents could also follow the student's progress. 

CONFUSION

I am sooooo confused!! :)