Wednesday 2 November 2011

Teacher Candidate

This blog was created to practice blogging for my Teacher Education class at Brock University.

Blog Reflection

As a teacher candidate in the introduction to technology course at Brock University I was required to create a hypothetical classroom blog. I found this process was very educational and provided vast amount of information of how to properly set up a classroom blog for all classroom participants to use. I think this is a great tool for students to use in order to interact with people, not only in their own school, but also all over the world in order to generate a high quality educational experience. In my future classroom, I look forward to incorporating this tool into daily routines in order to communicate with my parents, students, and colleagues on a constant basis. Through learning about these resources I now know how to make a productive blog that allows me to share resources, provide classroom routines, and even include daily classroom pictures. Furthermore, this blog also provides the opportunity for me to reflect on my own teaching practices as my students will too be able to comment and discuss (throughout the blog) how I am influencing them as their educator. Overall, I enjoyed learning how to blog and cannot wait to use this twenty-first century knowledge in order to enhance my students love for learning.

Happy blogging teachers!

Ms Fischl

Wednesday 28 September 2011

Make smART Choices!

Hello Classroom 21,

Art is everywhere! I know drawing, singing, and being silly in school plays may seem like a scary behaviour for many of you (maybe for parents too!) but do not worry! We have so many fantastic role models in this great world of ours to look up to and to learn from. Gary Harbo is a kid at heart who has taught people all over the world how to be cartoonists! His online website is a great place for students and parents to learn tips on drawing funny cartoons.

In our classroom this year the curriculum states that we will learn how to show our feelings and and ideas through many different types of art. I cannot think of a better way to do this than through cartooning! Practice some of the tips that Gary suggests and be ready to make silly pictures in class!

Your Teacher
Ms Fischl

Math is Fun!

Hello parents and students,

It's me again! This year we will be learning lots of new and exciting math concepts. Say goodbye to tears during homework time because KidSites will help to explain math concepts and actually make learning math FUN! No matter what level you are at in mathematics this site provides countless examples of different mathematical online resources to foster your learning! According to the Grade 6 Mathematics Curriculum, your child will be able to solve problems using multiplication and division of whole numbers by the end of the school year. Use KidSites to practice these life long skills.

Your Teacher
Ms Fischl

My Favourite Three Websites

Parents and students of Classroom 21,

I love online resources! Here are three of my absolute favourite educational websites. Together as a family look at these sites and post in the comment section one of your favourite learning websites.

1. Bitstrips
- Bitstrips is an online site that allows teachers to educate using comics! Have fun creating your own avatar for future cartoon based lessons.

2. Sliderocket
- Gone are the days of lost digital presentations! Create all of your class presentations online and be worry free!

3. Google Docs
- In Classroom 21 we work together as a team! For big assignments work together with your classmates to share all of your great ideas.

Tips for Parents: Look at Fun Brain with your child/children. This website provides educational games that everyone will enjoy!

Your Teacher
Ms Fischl

Online Resources

Parents and students,

Here are a few helpful resources that will provide lots of great information needed for the school year. Take a few minutes to search through these websites and educate yourselves on all that the Halton District School Board (HDSB) has to offer.

1. The HDSB website
- This webiste has information regarding your school board, and even has a great resource for students and parents!

2. The Ontario Ministry of Education
- This website will give you all the information you need about a quality education in Ontario!

3. Ontario Curriculum
- This website will explain all of the many academic happenings which will occur in Classroom 21.

Your Teacher,
Ms Fischl

Welcome!

Welcome parents, students, and fellow colleagues:
http://bit.ly/nT76rX
This is your blog portal! I will be using this portal throughout the school year to communicate with all of you about what is going on in Classroom 21. This blog will contain school news, classroom happenings, and future events. Parents: I also encourage you to review this blog on a daily basis in order to maintain a positive form of communication between yourselves and Classroom 21. Please explore this portal with your child/children, and together, post your first school comment of the year.

Thank you, and I look forward to a great year!

Your Teacher,
Ms Fischl