Jackie

toc My name is Jackie Morin I am a third grade teacher in Simsbury, CT. I taught sixth grade for a few years before moving to third and I have to say- change is good! I am just one class away from finishing my Master's in Educational Technology. After that, well... only time will tell!



**Podcast:**


Here is an interview podcast I made with Chrissy and Travis. The podcast is an interview of Seymour Papert, who is credited with the development of Logo Software as a tool to improve the way that children think and solve problems.

**Blog:**
[|Click here to view my blog]

Thoughts on Final Project:
When I get back to the classroom on January 4th, I will be starting a unit on Mexico in Social Studies. The purpose of the unit is for the children to understand that each country has its own culture. Mexican culture is different from American culture, and vice versa. The unit is about 20 lessons long and covers topics such as natural resources, food, language, and clothing. There are many opportunities for me to use technology to support students' learning throughout the unit. The culminating project is called "Moving to Mexico". Here, students bring in a bag of items that they would take with them should they have to move to Mexico. They choose items from their own culture that they'd like to make part of their new culture. I'd like to make this project more interactive by giving students the opportunity to make presentations using Photo Story, Power Point, or other presentation software. More to come!

**Wikipedia Editing and Google Presenter:**
This Google Presentation highlights the additions I made to a Wiki on Blue Back Square in West Hartford, CT. Click here to see the Wiki

Google Presentation

**Reading Activity- Instructional Strategies:**

 * = **Instructional Strategy** || **Possible Technology/Media** ||
 * Presentation || Smart Notebook Software, reading a book, audio CDs or tapes, PowerPoint, Keynote, Document Camera, United Streaming video ||
 * Demonstration || Demonstrate use of Photo Story for a project, Model steps using Smart Board, Document Camera for Science demos., students help students find files on network drives ||
 * Drill and Practice || __www.iknowthat.com__, Computer software on given topic made available for students, students can record themselves reading for fluency practice and hear themselves played back ||
 * Tutorial || __www.lexialearning.com,__ teacher prepared podcast or audio tape, Integrated Learning System ||
 * Discussion || classroom wiki, email, students view video and have whole and small group discussion around it ||
 * Cooperative Learning || Group story writing using Microsoft Word, Group presentations using PowerPoint or Keynote, work on games and activities on iknowthat.com in teams, produce short movie using Movie Maker ||
 * Games || Online crosswords, iknowthat.com, Word sorts/scrambles on Smart Board, Jeopardy on Smart Board ||
 * Simulation || Software applications with roles for students (Decisions, Decisions), Oregon Trail ||
 * Discovery || Web Quests, Internet research, scientific method, experiments ||
 * Problem Solving || Internet research, Pearson Success Net, Inspiration, Kidspiration ||

**Wikipedia Posting:**
[|McGovern's Yellow Kittens Tavern] has been in operation since 1876 and was once the only bar on Block Island. The tavern has darts, ping pong, pool, and live bands most nights in July and August. Yellow Kittens is located on Corn Neck Road from the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Corn Neck Road. Mexican on the Deck is located on the deck of Yellow Kittens. Lunch is served daily from 11:30-5:00 in season. Free delivery is offered from 12:00-2:00. Appetizers include lobster quesedillas, beach shack chicken wings, and nachos. Entrees include tacos, fish tacos, clam strip burritos, and baja steak sandwiches.

Video Tutorial:
Photo Story Video Tutorial

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators:
The feature I found most useful (yet slightly overwhelming) on Kathy's site was her list of sites by subject. I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to just quickly access something to help my kids with multiplication, map skills, or science. When I try to find something on my own, it's either too advanced for the kids or simply not tailored enough to kids at all! I definitely plan on spending some time with her guide. This is one to be bookmarked!

Introduction to Mexico:
Before beginning unit lessons, teachers should take the time to explore the following website with their students. The site features fun facts, videos, information about Cinco de Mayo, and additional related links.

[|Click here to explore Mexico]

5 Credible Websites:
Haiti Earthquake Relief