Storybird- Examining Art

UEN-Standard 2 CONNECT 2.D.CO.1   Observe a work of visual art asking questions for discussion, then describe and express through movement something of interest about the artwork.

UEN-EdTech- Standard 5: Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (3, 4)

ISTE-Innovative Designer: I solve problems by creating new and imaginative solutions using a variety of digital tools


Storybird-Understanding Artwork




Refelction: To be honest at first i thought storybird was going to very hard and difficult. But then i found my topic and the artwork that i wanted and it was super easy and simple. Storybird had pictures all laid out for you and all you have to do is add a picture and and a caption. For my storybird i made a picture book of paintings then added questions to go along with them. This way the students could examine the art work and have a discussion. This storybird goes along with the UEN standards and ISTE standards very well. The only con is it is a little pricey to buy the book. It does allow you to look at a example of the book online which is very helpful. I plan on using this in my classroom, It will be helpful to my students and myself when i may not be able to find a book or lesson plan to go a long with a standard. I can easily use storybird to create and easy to understand lesson in the way that i want.

eMaze- All About Street Signs

UEN-Objective 1

Identify common symbols and physical features of a community, and explain how they affect people's activities in that area

Standard 5
Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (3, 4)

Empowered Learner 

i use technology to set goals work toward achieving them and demonstrate my learning 

All About Street Signs 

Reflection: I really loved the eMaze! It was so fun and so easy to do. You can easily add pictures and videos from the web. I really loved how many templates they had that were already made it cut the time down a lot instead of having to start a brand new blank canvas. I believe that the eMaze with work very successfully in my classroom. Its a good way to present a new topic or to go over homework or create quizzes. For mine i created a quiz and added a video the night previous the students will take home a sheet with all the street signs and study them, the next day they will come to class and watch the video then take the quiz and write their answers personally on a piece of paper. Once they have answered the question we will go over it as a class. I think this will also help promote better classroom discussions and take away some of the testing anxiety some students may have. I'm very excited to try it out! I honestly didn't find any cons with it! everything about it was great!

2nd Grade PE-YouTube videos

UEN-Standard 2.1.2
 Run, using a well-developed pattern while differentiating between jogging and running.

UEN EdTech-Standard 4
 Use general purpose productivity tools and peripherals to support personal productivity, to remediate  skill deficits, and to facilitate learning throughout the curriculum. (3)

ISTE-Global Colborater

 I strive to broaden my perspective understand others and work effectively in teams using digital tools

Reflection: I plan on using this in my classroom to help teach the students how to get comfortable with working with each other, and learning the difference between jogging and running and how to run. I believe the games listed above fit that category very well. It helps the students learn how to run and jog in intervals how to slow down to stop and speeding up from stopping. Helping them to become comfortable with their bodies and how they can use them in everyday life.My students can use this assessment tool by watching the videos to teach them how to play the games. The instructional videos make is easier for the students to understand instead of  me standing and running around the classroom trying to be an example for dozens of students this video makes it a lot more easy to visualize what they are doing and the rules are clearly explained. My students can easily access this from home on my blog if they were to play it with their friends. These games fit very well with the second grade level and follow all of the content standards.

Info graphics- How to Stay Healthy

UEN Utah Core Standards: Standard 1-Students will develop a sense of self.

UEN EdTech Standards: Standard 5-Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (3, 4)

ISTE Standards: Knowledgeable constructor: I critically select, evaluate, and synthesize digital resources into a collection that reflects my learning and builds my knowledge 

Reflection:I really enjoyed doing this project is was the first time that i had ever used Infogrpahic. It was easy to use and easy to figure out. I had the option to either create my own tablet or use a sample. As i created my own is was easy to add images from the web and change colors and fonts. I think this will be very helpful in my classroom, i can use this website to create flyers and posters to hang up in my classroom. I can also teach my students how to use it and and they can easily create projects like book reports from home. I honestly didn't find any cons besides that it was a little bit time consuming, but other that that it was easy fun and helped me to create new ideas. I believe this will help with students creativity!