Week 11

Bookends of War: http://etec.hawaii.edu/etecvideos/videos/bow/?page=ov_medium
Bookends of War: http://etec.hawaii.edu/etecvideos/videos/bow/?page=ft_medium
Inside Kapunahala: http://etec.hawaii.edu/etecvideos/videos/kap/?page=ov_medium
Inside Kapunahala: http://etec.hawaii.edu/etecvideos/videos/kap/?page=ft_medium

The kids were so pumped about their class website. They loved seeing their work online and they were excited for others to see it as well. They seemed really engaged in all the activities and it looked like they were feeling more independent and responsible. They were learning a lot too. It looked like they loved being involved in a class project. They came together and did a great job. So much is done online these days so it is important to get your students familiar with simple technology. The students loved being able to perform in front of a TV. It makes them feel special and it gets them outside of their comfort level. these videos showed how using technology helps get the whole class involved as a team and it lets everyone contribute and be themselves. The students seemed to love it and when students are loving something, they are more likely learning about it. In the last video, the students get to be on TV and they love it. They get to learn all about being the camera man, and the anchor. A student said "I have always wanted to be on TV!" This little TV show is helping her to feel special and it is really tapping into her interest. Using technology can help kids find what they are good at and interested in. It is amazing how many standards are being met when using technology! Kids are learning so much and they are being given so much independence.