Week 1- Let's Get Started
Spring 2020-EDCI 318 Tech for Teaching & Learning
Nobody strides onto the first tee and drives a ball 300 yards down the middle of the fairway the first time they ever play golf. Nobody reads a book on a foreign language and becomes instantly fluent. And nobody picks up a Violin for the first time and knocks out a flawless rendition of Paganini's Caprices‟.
Go and do stuff that you can‟t do because that is the only true way of pushing yourself to the limits and eventually you will be able to it and I guarantee you will be proud of yourself.
Even if you are an experience iPhone or iPad user you will discover some new things.
Please refer to the syllabi for details and rules about late assignments.
Need to get a question answered or do you need to get in touch with ME?
- To get your questions answered quickly, please just send me a TEXT using iMessage on your iPad or even your phone to edtechksu@gmail.com.
- I promise I will answer as quickly as possible. If there is a delay in answering, I am teaching or driving or otherwise busy, but I will answer as soon as I can.
- or you can use a slower method and email me at the class email address: edtechksu@gmail.com.
However, you will get a faster answer via iMessage TEXT from your iPad or Mac or any phone.
Since you will be a teacher soon, you should always know how teachers are using the tools we are taking about!!
These websites will give you a better understanding of Bitmojis and how they can be used in the classroom (your classroom). Consider adding these resources your Pinterest boards for future use. And if you don't have educational boards for Pinterest yet, YOU SHOULD!!!
- Bitmojis: The "new" Sticker for Students' Digital Work:
- Bitmoji Feedback in a Google Doc - check out Alice Keeler's site for the how-to.
- Insert a Bitmoji in a Google Form - this is another post from Alice Keeler. Besides giving us the instructions, she also has a great example.
- Social Studies & Bitmojis - This link will take you to 2 examples of 7th graders using their Bitmoji to re-enact a historical event.
BONUS Information: Using the Chrome browser on a laptop, and the Bitmoji extension. Once added, the Bitmoji icon will show up on your toolbar. Just click on the icon and select the Bitmoji you want, then right-click on it to Save Image As . . . Name it so you'll recognize the Bitmoji by the name. I created a Bitmoji folder to save them all in. See the illustration below. To add a Bitmoji to your site, right click on the one you want in the chrome extension, and paste it on your page.
On an iPad, and your iPhone or even Android if you have one, download the Bitmoji app. Create your own Bitmoji (avatar) that looks as much like you as possible. You're actually making a cartoon character that resembles you. Here is mine, although, I need a little gray hair and my hair is actually a little longer now!!
The Bitmoji app is for 13+. So for those who are teaching younger students, your students will not be able to use Bitmoji on their devices (there are some images that are inappropriate). But you can absolutely make great use of Bitmoji as a teacher.
Your students will love seeing you in this light! Bitmojis are very handy to put on your Blog, web pages, Keynotes, Pages, Google Docs, iMessages, presentations, handouts, etc. and probably lots more places. You'll find your Bitmoji holding up all kinds of signs and doing many things! Students will love seeing these on your personalized classroom posters, as stickers on their assignments, in personal notes, and I'm sure you'll think of many more places to use them!
In iMessages, after following the instructions for adding the Bitmoji keyboard, you'll be able to click on the globe on your keyboard to access the Bitmojis.
Bitmoji-What is it and How to Setup
How to use Bitmoji on your iPad or Phone
The Bitmoji Assignment
Visuals have a large impact on learning and play a big role in everyday living. They are engaging to students and often keep them focused on the content. Comics with personalized Bitmoji's might just be the hook to captivate students and give them an outlet for creativity.
Now that you have created your personal Bitmoji, send me one via the iMessage app on your iPad. In other words, a text message. Since Text messaging is the preferred method of communication to get your questions answered, let's make sure it is working for you.
Make sure your message also include in the text message:
- Your first and last name (first & last),
- Level (Elementary, Secondary or K-12)
- Content area
- Send your Bitmoji text message to edtechksu@gmail.com
I will reply when I receive your Bitmoji via text message, there are hundreds & hundreds to choose from, so be creative but be warned, there are a few are inappropriate emojis, so be careful.
This will also get you started using the iMessage app on your iPad and help me learn a tiny bit about you.
10 points for sending me your message ON TIME with the correct information.
NO points if received after the deadline of Sunday, Jan 26th by 11:59pm
The Message app is the best method for getting your questions answered quickly.
In fact, I strongly encourage and would PREFER you to use the iMessage app for your questions, just like any text messaging, it saves time and saves waiting for an answer via email. Please give use the iMessage app a try...... text to edtechksu@gmail.com. Remember your phone works for messaging me too!.
I usually answer messages immediately unless I am teaching a class, or in a meeting or otherwise busy, like driving, however, I will answer as soon as possible, I promise!
So, please do not think I am ignoring you, I will answer as soon as I get an opportunity, If you send late at night (after 9 pm), likely it will be very early morning when I answer.
This photo will be visible for ALL your instructors/classes in Canvas, not just EDCI 318.
Add a selfie and introduction to yourself (BIO) to your Canvas Profile
Make sure it is a closeup picture of YOU and only YOU and it should be head & shoulders close-up selfie (like a school picture)!!
This photo will be visible for ALL your instructors/classes in Canvas, not just EDCI 318.
FACT: all iPhone apps work on your iPad.
Remember, head & shoulders picture of YOU and only YOU!! CLOSE UP
There are a numbers of apps that let your easily removew the Background if you want. Just search the App store.
Additionally, write a short introduction about who you are. What would you tell your students if you were introducing yourself to them? What do your instructors need and want to know about you are? (high school, hometown, Elementary/Secondary major, Content area, etc.)
- Add your photo and Introduction via Canvas on the WEB.
- https://k-state.instructure.com/
- Log in to Canvas with your eID & password.
- Just update your profile. This should only take you about 5 minutes to complete!
This photo will be visible for ALL your instructors/classes in Canvas, not just EDCI 318.
Checklist/Summary of POINTS Breakdown assignments
- 10 points - Your Bitmoji sent Cyndi a text via iMessage to edtechksu@gmail.com
- Add your profile photo to Canvas
There will be an assignment spot in Canvas for each assignment we do with points. All the assignment details will be in the SMORE URL, so don't expect to just jump to the assignment spot in Canvas to discover the details, they will NOT BE THERE.
Cyndi Kuhn
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Kansas State University
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