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The End is Near

5/5/2018

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I have been a little torn lately. After watching Emily's video on Flipgrid I really want to use that for my research instead of storyboardthat.com. But I'm still unsure. So next week I am going to make my decision and then test one of them the following week. Does anyone have any suggestions? I teach 2nd grade and I did VoiceThread the first time around working in small groups. This time I wanted them to try and create something independently. One of the complanints was they were nurvous recording their face (even though that's what the group decided to do). On Flipgrid students will be able to decorate their face after the recording, and I am wondering if this would make them feel a little more comfortable. But  I still think that I want to try out storyboardthat.com. I am not sure I have time to do both. To be continued on that.
I can't believe we are coming up on our last class. Only one more trimester. I have to admit I am a little nervous. I'm not sure what to expect. I feel that the program so far has challenged me to try new things and really reflect on my teaching. I feel that I have really found things that are keeping my students interested in learning. I am also aware of how I am bridging the gap in their understanding. Using some of the tools that we have used in this program, I have created digital lessons for my students and I am very aware of how much text, pictures, etc. that I am  using to keep their attention. I think this year has really kept me on my toes. It is easy to fall into the same routines and not try anything new, but this year I have really focused on what my students need and what is working and not working. This program has really helped me reflect on myself and  my teaching styles.

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Shawn
5/6/2018 08:03:23 am

Alicia just DO IT!!! I teach 3rd and I have a fellow teacher who teachers 2nd and her students do Flipgrides every week and they love it. Yes, at the beginning they are a little nervous to record themselves but if you show them how to properly record and the expectations when recording the nerves go away. Here's a few tips for you to get stated.
Start with a fun topic to just get them talking
You could give them little fun mask to use while recording.
Just try it out. The worst thing that could happen is they don't like it.

Good Luck,
You will catch Flipgrid fever once you work out the few kinks.

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Mady
5/6/2018 01:10:45 pm

I agree with Shawn! Go for it! I haven't used flipgrids very much this year, but if this course has taught me anything its to just go for it. I also wanted to say that I completely agree about the value of this course in terms of forcing us to try new things and to not get stuck in our old ways. I hope I can continue to be so open and flexible when I am not being somewhat forced to do so!

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Diana Moore
5/6/2018 01:25:01 pm

Alicia,

My thoughts are that you should give flipgrid a try with your students. To get them more comfortable, perhaps show them one that you created ahead of time so that they can see how fun they can be to create and decorate. If it turns out that they don't like it, you can always go back to storyboardthat, You are already such an innovative thinker in your classroom and we are so fortunate to have you on our team.

Diana

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Teresa Barron
5/6/2018 02:44:38 pm

Alicia, I'm on the bandwagon; just do it!... I think there are many things we can take away from this Masters program, one of them being the courage to try new things! I have not tried flip grid myself, but everyone seems to think highly of it. I think the fact that they can make their video funny by using the decorations will ease their nerves and will actually really enjoy using it!!

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