Creative Writing You Tube Video Assignment

Please watch the following videos on Creative Writing and be ready to discuss in class tomorrow.Think about the following questions while watching the videos: How do you become a better writer? How do you create the perfect character? Where do you get inspiration from? See you tomorrow in class.

Google Chrome OS

How cool is this. Student will be able to take their portfolios with them where ever they go. With Google Chrome OS, students can email, chat, buy things, create, maps, videos, research, and much more at a very fast speed because all information is now stored off the computer on the internet. You will not have to worry about update programs or have the last version. Check out the following video link.

GoKnow - Mobile Learning Devices

GoKnow - Mobile Learning Devices in the Classroom
Check it out!  http://www.vzwbusinesstools.com/mobilelearning/mobile-learning-devices-in-the-classroom/ How exciting is it to have technology in the classroom that creates an excitement among teachers and students alike? I know that many of my fellow future educators would agree that technology in the classroom gives students the cutting edge for future employment as our world is developing extremely fast. The idea that students can and will use such devices in the work place helps me become excited and want to teach in the most proficient way. As in the video, students protect their mobile devices and are responsible because they don't want to do schoolwork the old fashion way "Pencil and Paper!"

This can be a win win situation - the initial cost for the devices may seen expensive but the lack of text books, paper, pencil and other resource every year would be cut to a minimum. A high school student could be assigned the device at the beginning of the school year with conditions and maintain the device through the four years of high school with an option to purchase. New technology is always on the horizon and teaching our students to be prepare will help them be successful in life.

Developing a Character for Creative Writing

I am so excited to share my Photo Story titled  "Developing a Character for Creative Writing." Each student will be able to create characters for his/her creative writing which will lead to a well written masterpiece. Follow the step-by-step instruction and watch your characters come alive.

Tools to use as a Student or Teacher...

I am excited about this on-line tool, Text 2 Mind Maps. As student and writer this is a priceless tool. Text 2 Mind Maps allows a student to create a mind map (outline) from a simply generated list of words or sentences. Easy to use and well worth the time, students will find creating a formal or informal writing assignment less challenging. Simply enter topic words, sub-topic words, and information about the topics and sub-topics into the box on the left hand side then create the mind map. It is that easy.

Change your mind. That is okay too. All you have to do is simply replace the words in the box to the left and click create. It is that simple. Look for the creative tool at:

http://www.text2mindmap.com/

 

About Me...

My name is Angelena Zeimantz, but my friends call me Angel. I was born and raised in Northern California where I attended a small two room school. In the third grade my mother had me tested and found out that I couldn’t read or write. Out of desperation she pulled me out of our local school and put me in a private elementary school 60 miles away. Traveling back and forth paid off. I received special instruction and by the time I finished the third grade I could read third grade material. We moved to Dover, Arkansas at the beginning of my ninth grade. I was always just that much behind but graduated. I became the first of my generation to do so.

I joined the military when I was 18 years old and traveled to South Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky serving in the U.S. Army National Guard. I met my husband at Fort Riley, Kansas and we married in June 1986. My husband and I will be married 25 years in June of 2011.  We have three wonderful children. Our 21 year old son, Erich, is attending University of Idaho majoring in Psychology. Our 20 year old daughter, Cassy is recovering from a traumatic brain injury from a car accident in 2007 caused by a drunk driver. Our 15 year old daughter, Natasha is attending Vision Charter School and has plans of attending Beauty College then University of Idaho majoring in textiles. We are a very busy family and we enjoy motorcycles and traveling.

I have many hobbies but only one that I am passionate about. I love to write children books. I love creating characters who remind me of children I have known. I find that writing opens a window of insight and understanding that allows the reader to escape for a while into what might be a world they may have not otherwise known.  I am intrigued by young people’s imagination when they write. Creating passion in students and watching them develop a love for learning is the greatest gift a teacher can receive. I look forward to being a teacher and creating passion in students who deserve to learn.