Morgan+Sexton

1. How could a student use a Wiki site for the classroom? I think this site could be used by students when collaborating in writing. In fourth grade, we have a unit on Research and Inquiry. Students work in groups to research a specific natural disaster. They eventually present on the topic in a newscast format. I think this would be a great site to use when students are having to write out their research findings and share with one another. There are several students in my class that still lack typing abilities, so this could be the only challenge for elementary teachers. This would also be a good site for students to share viewpoints on texts read in whole group reading. Students would have the freedom to respond to open-ended questions that I could pose.

2. How could a teacher use this site? A teacher could use this site as a way to communicate to students when they miss a day of school. They could post the nightly homework assignments. The teacher could also use this site to facilitate appropriate digital citizenship. For middle school and high school students, I think this would be a great site to collaborate on for group projects. Since students are not always able to meet in person, this site would allow for open communication and contribution!

3. What sites are you using as a teacher? And how? I currently use GoNoodle for indoor recess, YouTube for supplementary supports in whole group reading and for Health videos, such as Bill Nye. I use Google Classroom to post independent work during guided reading. I also use it for health when posting assignments. For formative assessment, I use Kahoot, Quizlet, Pear Deck, and Go Formative to prepare for weekly and unit reading assessments. I also use Spelling City during independent guided reading time for students to practice their spelling words. I use Epic! to support independent reading through the use of eBooks. I also use it support health the health curriculum in fourth grade.