This week we started class by doing some assessments in our Tech Star folders, but then soon got on to more exciting things with the site Panwapa World. Designed by the people behind Sesame Street, Panwapa World is a "multimedia global initiative" to encourage children to become responsible global citizens-read all about it here. Because we know not to use our full names on the internet, we started today by logging in and getting a username, making a password, and then creating our panwapa kid identity, house, and flag of interests. We'll use these as we "travel" around the world next week "meeting" children from other countries. Here is my passport:
We also played the "hide and seek" game on the site, which had a neat twist-the counting and clues were all in a different language!
3-4 Technology:
This week was all about getting ready for Market Day. First, students used powerpoint to create a business card-special thanks to Emma, who was my Queen of the Printer! After the card was finished, students used Voki to create an advertisement that is a Celebrity endorsement.and embed it onto their kidblog. We had a few technical difficulties with the site, but most students were able to create a commercial to show their class. Here is one example:
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