This summer had the great opportunity to teach our 5, 6 & 7th graders for approximately an hour and half for a two week period. We explored google sketchup and gamemaker v8.0.
In google sketchup we downloaded the physics addon and students created a car, house, and a project of their choice. We only spent a couple of days on this project. Sketchup is open source, if you get a chance check it out. The other open source software we spent some time on is Gamemaker v8.0. This is a simple visual software where students could create video games. The summer enrichment was done in partnership with our math and science departments and funded by the Greater Cedar Rapids Foundation. We are looking forward to doing again next year!
Here are a few games:
http://www.alburnett.k12.ia.us//High%20School/submittals/kkuhlers/kuhlers/SchonD-MathHamburgerChase.exe
http://www.alburnett.k12.ia.us//High%20School/submittals/kkuhlers/kuhlers/Spersflage-NumberOrder.exe
Monday, August 23, 2010
Introduction
A little information about myself. I'm Mr. Kuhlers and I teach 7-12 graders computer and business education in Iowa. I am always looking for opportunities that I can use with my students to give them a more practical and real education experience. I want my students to be able to apply their knowledge to real, unpredictable circumstances. Please add to this blog ideas that you have or have tried. If you have tried some new ideas please add your thoughts of reflection on how well the students responded to the new idea.
I enjoy learning new technologies, please add any new technologies that you may have learned or are using in your classroom. Some of the technologies I use are listed below:
In Accounting we play Monopoly on a Wii with students recording the transactions & posting
I use the Knowledge Matters-Virtual Business software in my Introduction to Business class
I use the personal finance, managment, and sports
For a quick check for understanding, I use www.polleverywhere.com
Also, my students use the Gamemaker v8.0 software in creating some quick simple video games
I am starting my seventh year and excited to find new technologies, such as incorporating www.ihaveaplaniowa.gov into my curriculum and finding an international classroom for my Introduction to Business students to interact with and learn about other cultures. This year is going to be exciting and l look forward to seeing posts about what other teachers are doing.
I enjoy learning new technologies, please add any new technologies that you may have learned or are using in your classroom. Some of the technologies I use are listed below:
In Accounting we play Monopoly on a Wii with students recording the transactions & posting
I use the Knowledge Matters-Virtual Business software in my Introduction to Business class
I use the personal finance, managment, and sports
For a quick check for understanding, I use www.polleverywhere.com
Also, my students use the Gamemaker v8.0 software in creating some quick simple video games
I am starting my seventh year and excited to find new technologies, such as incorporating www.ihaveaplaniowa.gov into my curriculum and finding an international classroom for my Introduction to Business students to interact with and learn about other cultures. This year is going to be exciting and l look forward to seeing posts about what other teachers are doing.
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