I have spent three years developing the MULTIMEDIA
CLASSROOM at Safety Harbor Middle School,
and have established this page to share ideas with colleagues, students,
and parents. Please browse through these pages, and feel free to borrow
anything you might find useful. Students may find detailed materials
and assignments to help with materials studied or to make up notes missed.
I created the multi-media classroom with old monitors marked for extinction, broken VCR's donated by students and friends, and the ever useful multi-pro, which linked them to my computer. With the addition of an old Karaoke amplifier and a working VCR for video and sound, I think I have a unique classroom.
Pictured above is a typical moment from my class, where students get most of their notes and information in a multimedia format, from 17 monitors. In this way, lessons combine sounds and images, multi-colors, videos, even internet access.
CLICK
HERE TO HEAR THE GENERAL ATTITUDE
OF MY CLASS
This year, I shall be adding materials for READING and EIGHTH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS, so please return often as new material will be added throughout the year.
By going to the rooms below, you can find lesson plans, current information, presentations, and ideas which have worked in The Multimedia Classroom. Just click on the underlined titles:
- BILL'S
MULTIMEDIA CLASSROOM
Where we find some multimedia techniques such as notebook quizzes and internet reference, and an introduction to themes in literature: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, IVANHOE, SUMMER OF THE SWANS, others.
INDEX
OF ALL MATERIALS ON THE PAGE
The fastest way to keep up
to date is here, where you can quickly find the specific material you need
for class. Students and Parents in my class should bookmark this page for
quick and easy reference.
THE
WRITING PAGE
Includes the five paragraph
essay, a model I've been using for years, perfect for FLORIDA WRITES and
composition in general. Also has notes on writing single paragraph answers
to essay questions. With an understanding of this basic structure, any
child can do well in writing.
BILL'S
POETRY PAGE
Where we find some collected
ideas and wav files related to teaching
poetry in a multimedia environment.
KNIGHTS
OF THE ROUND TABLE
Where we see the ARTHURIAN
LEGEND taught with wav sounds, allusions to modern literature and film,
and some great links.
MULTIMEDIA
GRAMMAR
Where we find some ideas about
teaching grammar with the help of the computer and the internet. Includes
my newest, THE GRAMMAR SONG
EDUCATIONAL
KARAOKE
Where we find karaoke songs that may educate
and entertain.
FLORIDA
STATE TESTS
Where we find notes and links
about FCAT, CTBS, and FLORIDA WRITES. This should be helpful to both parents
and teachers.
MULTIMEDIA
MYTHOLOGY
Where we find notes and links
for a unit on mythology, and a presentation to introduce JASON AND THE
ARGONAUTS.
MULTIMEDIA
SLIDESHOWS
Where we find a collection
of Multimedia Powerpoint presentations, composed by several teachers who
have used them in their classrooms.
THE
MOVIE PAGE
Where we find some of my favorite
movies used in class to add perspective to other literature, along with
some suggestions for creative teaching ideas with films.
FOR
EDUCATORS
Links to
some great sites for teachers. Colleagues, friends, be sure to visit here!
TECHNOLOGY
PAGE
Where
we see just how the Multimedia Classroom was created.
PARENTS'
PAGE
Where parents
of my students can find advice on how to use this page to improve their
children's schoolwork.
THE
HOMEWORK PAGE
Where students and their parents
can find class requirements and standard homework assignments for the year.
THE
BLACKBOARD
Where parents
of my students can find information about current events in my class, special
projects and assignments, etc. Another good page for parents of my
students to bookmark.
BOOKS
FROM AMAZON.COM
Where
parents and teachers can purchase books for use with this site. Especially
recommended for Hometeachers who might want to use some of my lessons.
Spanish versions of many of the books I teach are also available here.
MY
GUESTBOOK
Where you can find my e-mail
address and make whatever comments, requests, or suggestions you wish.
I will be only to happy to credit and/or link to contributors.
Links
to friends
and family websites:
DIANE'S DOLLS
GO TO FREDDY'S
PAGE
BILL REMEMBERS BAD MOVIES (not for children!)
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