Progress

Its been going well and I have most things done. I think I will make our deadline for this project (May 11). All I have to finish is the recordings for my VoiceThread. I will have to do that at home though because its too noisy in the classroom. I just need silence for recording. :) Other than that im done. ~

Posting Delay

If I dont post it is probably because of my pressing IT work. At the moment a VoiceThread on the Wii in the Classroom is being made. Thank you for all your support and keep commenting!

My Animoto Video

Here is the video I created about the Wii on Animoto!

Inspiration Map Of To-Do's

click it to open to a full-size picture!

The Amazing Wii

What tasks can it be used for in school?
The Wii can be used in math because the whole class can participate coming up with multiple choice questions, with the curriculum on a disc. It makes it more fun the sitting in desks answering questions all day. Also, in any class that needs a waking up, in P.E. even! In P.E. you can practice for a sport before you really play it. Or as a warm-up.
Would all students need one?
No. Students could come up, and take turns using it to answer questions. Anyways, they could be at the front of the class and all students participate in the course. There is no need for everyone to have a separate one.
How could the use of the technology add value or improve the lesson?
It would make it much more exciting and fun for the teacher and the students. One of the best ways to learn is by doing, so wouldn't students learn better if they were having fun? I sure would. It would improve the overall memory of the lesson. Like, "Oh, I remember fractions! That was the day I got to answer a question on the Wii!" As a fellow student, i think that would be great.

Pics of a Wii!

INVESTIGATE!

What is the new technology?
I chose the Wii as my technology. It integrates fun and active learning by getting you up and moving.

How is it used in everyday life for communication or creativity?
It promotes active video games making it easy to have fun and stay fit. There can be internet acess and daily weather and news forwarded straight to it if you want it. Some games have focused completely on education or fitness.

Where do you get it and how much does it cost?
Most electronic stores will sell it and it usually goes for about 300 US dollars. Some stores provide them in different colours. Also, you can by them on Amazon is you do not mind wating.

What are the brands or models available?
Though only Nintendo sells this product, it comes in special editions. You may be able to find a different colour, but they are usually limited edition. There's a rumour that they may start selling different skin colours for them. That gives you the chance to personalize them.

How can the Wii be intergrated into school?
The wii provides fitness and fun for students. It's scientifically proven that kids learn much better when they do something fun to learn it. Wii does just that. There is a game completely dedicated to education, and this game is called Brain Academy. Using it will create fun activities and rewards for students. If the school really wanted to go far, they could create a program for the Wii, and the Wii will do the rest.

There you go, the Wii. An all around school helper. :D