Podcast, Website & Blog M-term Critiques

Part 1: Podcast #1
The first pod cast I listened to, by two of my classmates, was very enriching with all the cool resources that were shared. One site gave information on global issues that teachers can incorporate in the classroom. Another site shared, was about where students can type in math problems and a step by step process is give to how to solve the problem. Other sites were for finding teacher jobs and having kids create their own animation.

Part 2: Website/Blog
I really like the first site I critiqued. It was fun and girly with sparkles and had a great picture. Most of the appropriate links were available on the homepage but I felt like they should be displayed more professionally then they are right now.  In viewing her blog, it also looked fun and girly and I noticed that she put some thought in her reflections. I suggested though that the title be more specific to what it’s going to be about and to include hyper link text.

Part 1: Podcast
The second pod cast was also filled with interesting resources. The first source discussed  was a about a site where you can learn all about the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and lots more about our United States of America. Another great source I learned about, was a site that takes you to great lesson plans, worksheets,  literature, and ways to decorate your classroom! Delicious was mentioned too! Delicious is a great tool that allows web surfers to keep track of all the great sites they come across and want to use in the future! I also learned about two different music sites. One of the sites is found at the Kansas State site. From this site, students can see other student’s music projects!

Part 2: Website/Blog
The second website that I critiqued was very well put together with a nice sleek, black background with animal print on the top of the page. It seemed easy to get to know her by viewing her Animoto! Most of all the important links were displayed nicely on the homepage. I was very impressed with her having everything completed but a few of her links were not live!

Part 3: My Own Website!
After viewing my two critique forms online, I felt good about only having to include a few links. However, after viewing other sites, I realized I needed to include my wild self image that I created. I feel up to par with my website and I feel confident that it is well on its way to being viewed by other teachers and even future employers!