Learning object

I used the learning object ClassDojo,  you can create multiple objects and task in a classroom  using this tool. I really enjoyed the tool ClassDojo and I have had the opportunity to see it being used in a actual classroom setting. It can be used on phones and tablets, it encourages positive behaviours and class participation. You could even use it to reward students with an established reward system that is possible in the tool

To use ClassDojo in a learning object

Step 1:
- Content : black holes in space

Step 2:
- Learning object type : Presentation
- Create a presentation on how black holes are formed and the different kinds that are possible to occur.

Step 3:
- Design develop and share.
- Take time to create a nice presentation, reach the daily goals for the project, to ease into the final product.

With ClassDojo this learning object can be established in a way where i can reward students with points when they accomplish a certain part of the project on time, on the due date.

The students can also establish there goals for there project.

As a teacher I can give them immediate feedback and points when deserved.

You can visit this tool and explore further into detail by visiting the website https://www.classdojo.com/homepage-v12/

Enjoy :)

GH Progress

The Genius Hour project is started to take shape !

I am currently doing my research, and getting in touch with Imovie to tackle the task of making my first ever trailer.

Every time I come into this class I learn new ways that I can implement technology into my future teaching.

The week that just passed, I had the chance to catch up on my research for my Genius Hour project (Creation of black holes and their implications). I ended up visiting the Nasa website and it gave me a good solid base to grow off of for the rest of my project.

I learned that there are different kinds of black holes, some can have a tiny amount of matter (the size of a single atom) compared to some that will have huge amounts of matter all put into a dense pin point. I also learned that black holes actually spray out "matter" through "jets" that is only visible through X ray lenses.

A little expected problem I encountered is that we know so much but also so little about black holes and  that finding information can be hard at times.

A question I keep asking my self for my project is how can I grab all this information and make this Ted Talk interesting and engaging for the people that will be viewing it. Keeping it interesting.

From here on out my research will be focused on trying to find interesting little details that most people probably aren't aware of for black holes. Trying to stay away from the obvious and dig a little deeper.

Looking forward on finding new intriguing information.

Till next time :)