Fall Follow Up

Today was our follow for GAETI 2016. We learned how to write grants and a few websites to search for some grants that we may be interested in. We ended the day doing a geocaching scavenger hunt activity.

Day 20:

Today was the last day of GAETI 2016 at Mississippi State University. We did presentations today and everyone did a great job.

Day 19

Today we present are art projects to the class. It was very interesting and exciting to present our abstracts that everyone worked so hard on throughout the last few weeks.

Day 18

Today we learned how to use collaboration and mind mapping technology. we also learned how to use a technology called infographic, and we learned how to make audio content to go along with it. Also, we learned how to make quizzes and we worked on our web portfolio some more this afternoon.

Day:17

Today we learned how to incorporate presi and i pads into our classrooms. After lunch we worked on our websites and we finished the day creating our own newspaper.

Day: 16

This morning at Gaeti 2016 we learned how to make a web quest with Dr. Lee. After that we went over in more detail how to use canvas 101 to manage our classes. After lunch we finished working on our art projects with Ms. Latham, and finished the day working on our web portfolio and finishing our flat Stanley project.

Day 15

Today we learned several new things. We learned how to make a power point and voice over to it. After learning how to add audio, we learned how to upload the power point video onto you tube.  It was fun to learn how to do all this and I will definitely try to find a way to incorporate this new knowledge into my classroom this school year. 

Day 14: Technology

Today we learned how to use several new things on the computer. This morning we learned how to to use Canvas. This program allows teachers to manage their students. They can post grades, assignments, and many other things to manage their class. Also, parents can keep in touch with the teacher to see how their child is doing in class. After learning to use Canvas, Ms. Dozier and Ms. Eichmann discussed copyright and fair use when it comes to using images off the internet. After lunch we continued to work on our art project and finished the day learning how to operate camtasia studio.

Day 13: Flat Stanley

Today we took flat Stanley around campus today. We made a movie and it was very interesting and fun today.

Day 11: MDOT

Today we learned how to build different types of bridges. After we chose the type of bridge we wanted to build , everyone got to see how much weight their bridge would hold. After building the bridges, we divided into groups and built a barge to go under our bridge. The barge was maid out of tin foil and we filled it with marbles until it it sank in a tub of water.

Day 10:Supplimental Income

Today the Assistant secretary of state came to visit and discussed alternate ways to earn an income outside of teaching and the whole days theme was this.

Day 9: Timeline

Today we created a geographic timeline. We worked on our multimedia project and finished the day with a Civil Rights History and science fair resources.

Day 8

This morning we visited the Department of Geo science Resources and we participated in a scavenger hunt at the museum. After lunch we continued work on our multimedia art project with Ms. Angela Lathem, and we finished the day with Native American history with Mr. Nick Timmerman. 

Day 7: PowerPoint/ Managing Behavior

This morning we went to the library for training on how to use Microsoft power point 2013. I have used power point presentations  before but not power point 2013. The session was very useful and I learned several new things to use on power point presentations. After the power point presentation we toured the the TK Martin Center with Ms. Janie Cirlot New. She showed us the many different things they use to help those who are disabled. After lunch we began on our multimedia art project and finished the day with Ms. Bonita Smith and the ABCs of managing student behavior.

Day 6: Creating a Website

Today at GAETI we began to creating our own website. I have never attempted to create my own website, but its been an interesting and fun experience so far. As time goes on the website will improve and eventually, at the end of the workshop, be completed for use in the classroom. I have enjoyed GAETI 2016 and I am looking forward to this second week of the workshop.

Day 5: Library References

Today we went to library at MSU. they showed us around and how to use the library's reference centers and media center. It was very interesting and helpful information. Also, it would be a good field trip for students to learn how to use references as they complete research projects.

Day 4: Field Trip

Today we went to a local coal mining company. It was very interesting and I learned a lot about the different process that are involved in mining coal. I would also recommend a field trip to your local coal mine, if there is one in your area. A field trip like the one we took today covers all subject levels and age levels of students. 

Day 3: Google Mapping/ Web Page Design

Today we learned  how to incorporate Google maps and Google earth into our lessons. It was very interesting to see all the cool features that can be used. Also we learned how to evaluate/design a webpage format.

Day 2: Exploration

Today was a day of exploration at GAETI 2016. We explored the Templeton Music Museum and the  Ulysses S. Grant Library, both located on the Mississippi State University campus.  I also learned how to create a graph using Microsoft excel. Now I can teach my students how to create graphs and help them learn how to analyze them at the same time, because as an economics teacher, there are many graphs involved.

Day 1: Introduction/Overview

Today was the start of  GAETI 2016 at Mississippi State University. The first day was more of an introduction/overview of the program. I learned how to set up a blog and use the magnolia database library search. As a result, one of my goals for this program is to incorporate the magnolia database into my classroom. I think it is a wonderful and  important source students, and educators,  can use to further their research skills. The main goal I want to get out of this program is to learn new and unique ways to incorporate technology into my classroom.