ED 491 Spring 2009 Intro
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The document discusses how Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American history teacher, has integrated technology into his classroom. He has students create audio recordings and podcasts to study for tests and share information. Students have also produced videos and participated in online discussions with experts. Through these technology tools, Langhorst has seen improved test scores and engagement from his students in learning about history.
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ED 491 Spring 2009 Intro
- 3. 8 th Grade American History at South Valley Jr. High in Liberty, Missouri Graduate Instructor at Park University teaching “Technology for the Classroom”
- 7. A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink The World Is Flat by Thomas Friedman
- 8. Started my journey in spring of 2005 when I purchased my first MP3 player
- 11. Speaking of History podcast and blog began in June 2005 visitors from 155 countries in past two years
- 12. Speaking of History Podcast / Blog Visitors - August 2007 to July 2008 400,000+ podcast downloads in 2008
- 13. Edit audio with a free program named AUDACITY
- 14. Teaching the Declaration of Independence with a twist
- 15. StudyCasts - Record audio review for upcoming test Post MP3 file to the Internet Students listen at home on Internet, MP3 player, or CD
- 17. - Record tests for students who have modifications - Books have been recorded for students with reading disabilities - Record young students reading for fluency
- 18. Currently part of a pilot using Microsoft’s Zune MP3 player Transfer pictures, audio and video podcasts with wireless connections – studycasts, presentation notes
- 20. AT&T Grant to create historical information about Liberty using Guide by Cell technology Students will narrate museum artifact information
- 22. Boston Massacre LIVE! Newscast Historical perspective and power of media Students write the scripts
- 23. Liberty Minutes video project 3-5 minute videos on local historical topics Hollywood Night with parents and guests
- 24. Microsoft’s PhotoStory 3 – create video from still pictures
- 25. TV commercials from history using PhotoStory3 Create a TV election ad for Lincoln to help him win the presidency in 1860
- 26. Create a TV commercial supporting either the Federalist or Anti-Federalist Students understood the subject more than they ever had before
- 27. Donner Party Debate Record class debate with MP3 player Send experts MP3 file of debate and they respond with comments – 2 pages each
- 28. Need to be using Web 2.0 tools to connect my classroom with the rest of the world
- 29. Guerrilla Season Book Blog Project – 2007 and 2008 350 Liberty students with parents, students in California and Illinois, home school students and the author in Philadelphia
- 31. Donner Party Debate Record class debate with MP3 player Send experts MP3 file of debate and they respond with comments – 2 pages each
- 32. E-Mail an Expert Teacher sends the e-mail and 10 question limit Archaeologist answered during a hurricane from her laptop on kitchen floor of her home
- 33. Classroom connection on the Internet for parents and students
- 34. Online assessment Quia and QuizStar Immediate data and feedback on tests and pretests
- 35. South Valley Jr. High 8 th Grade Social Studies test results: Highest score of any content area Largest yearly improvement
- 41. Eric Langhorst 8 th Grade American History South Valley Junior High School Liberty, Missouri [email_address] Twitter – Elanghorst Skype – historypodcaster