Insomnia seems to be a regular occurrence this past week for me.Its 3:15 and here I sit outside on the swing holding a freeze and wearing a Rambo bandanna.How’s that for a mental picture?Last Tuesday I got a tonsillectomy and my adenoids removed, so I’ve been taking a lot of Tylenol 3, and finding myself a wake most of the night.Oh, and just for the record, I swear I’m not twelve.
All in all, I ensure you this isn’t just a sympathy blog and I do have some reasoning behind my madness :).While looking up information about my tonsil surgery, I found some interesting graphic-filled video’s of what went on in the operating room, and found myself intrigued.
From there went to You Tube and started watching other surgeries and then came across a sonogram, which sparked an idea for one of my internship units in Health/Family Life.In the curriculum guide my co-op gave to me, there is a unit about God’s creations, and how we are brought into this world. A suggested idea is to show the students a picture of a sonogram: black and white fuzz, with motion lines and a possible foot—not very captivating for a grade four audience.
After watching the videos on You Tube I thought it would be incredibly engaging to show the student’s a video or two.In situations like this I love technology, because of its ability to create such a powerful experience.
What is more effective... You be the JUDGE! This 2D B&W Sonogram OR this 4D youtube video
I had similar insomnia last night, we stayed up til around the same time, but mine was induced by my digital story.
In my opinion, youtube is great. It definitely opens a window to the world. We are television generation and makes sense that our students will captivated by video presentation.
Right now I am re-doing my novel study I had prepaired, as it turns out half the class read the book last year! Darn! but oh well, I suppose that's life.
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I had similar insomnia last night, we stayed up til around the same time, but mine was induced by my digital story.
In my opinion, youtube is great. It definitely opens a window to the world. We are television generation and makes sense that our students will captivated by video presentation.
Glad your time wasn't wasted. Now get to bed! ;)
Night and day. Excellent I hope your feeling better. Brian
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