Hi GenYES Teachers,
As I’m sure you know, the Toolkit is a wonderful resource for information on new technology tools. The newest additions to the toolkit are located in the Mini-unit section (Unit 10).
Our latest mini-unit is all about Podcasting. Podcasting is a wonderful “Web 2.0″ tool for students and teachers to communicate and unleash their creativity. Just like blogging, podcasting can be introduced to many different age groups and supports learning in any subject area. The new podcasting mini-unit has resources for your GenYES students, their partner-teachers, and you — all in a quick and easy to use format.
You can find it here: https://teacher.members.genyes.com/toolkit/unit/10 (You will need to log into your GenYES account after you click this link) As your students become more and more eager to be challenged, or for your more advanced, independent students — remember the toolkit! There are mini-units there for using Inspiration and Kidspiration in the classroom, using handhelds, and more.
We are also experimenting with the idea of creating our own Generation YES podcasts. If you think this would be useful for learning more about GenYES tools and resources let us know. We love to hear your thoughts.
Have a great week!
Megan
