I went into our Toolbox for this topic thinking that I’d never used a hyperdoc before, but after completing the readings and listening to the podcast, I realize that I’ve used this format, but just didn’t know the new lingo. I have been teaching for a while, so remembering the days of webquests, which are the predecessors to hyperdocs,...
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Because I had to create a pre-recorded story time for my preschool class, I thought this assignment was a great opportunity to do so. I have used Zoom and Google Meet to teach virtually, and while both are user friendly, they don’t have many extra features. I’ve always liked using Prezi for presentations, so I decided to use their video...
Read MoreLibrary Visit #2 Presentation
When I tried to upload my presentation, WordPress would not allow it because “Sorry, this file type is not permitted for security reasons.” You can access the presentation by clicking on the following link : https://prezi.com/v/273cryatgjle/
Read MoreLibrary History: Missing Voices
One of my favorite literary theories to teach is New Historian, whose premise is that, essentially, stories are a product of their time and place and that the historical narrative is controlled by the “winners.” It does not imply that the “winners” are liars, but it does suggest that the version of the story the “winners” tell will be...
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Here is the link to my audio: https://voca.ro/12LnO5L1lJtK I use Audacity in the classroom, and it’s become my “go-to” only because I’m familiar with it, and it is easy to convert. However, playing with some of these other free resources revealed much more novice-friendly programs that I think are easier when the students are...
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