Post #10 Prompt
1 paragraph on topics you found most interesting from reviewing your classmates’ blogs.
1 paragraph on what technology-related skill you would most like to learn next, and why.
1 paragraph on ways in which you might achieve your future educational technology-related goals.
I think that a lot of my classmates share my concerns about internet safty and the importance of a vigelant teacher when useing internet technology. I think others would also agree that technology is wonderful but it has to be used responsibly and that it is not the answere to everything. The teacher must properly incorporte the technology into his/her classroom.
I would like to increase my knowledge of web-based classroom technology. To have a class web-site helps in my opinion to maintain communication between parents, teachers, and students. But it is also essential to know and understand any of the programs that I may ask my students to know and use. Because should they have a problem I need to be able to help them to overcome the problem.
Technology is a great thing, however it must be used responsibliy. It is most useful when used in conjuction with normal everyday classroom activities. While I will not be teaching what would normally considered a technology intensive course I will still be able to integrate technology into my classroom.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Post #9
Post #9 Prompt
A 2-paragraph review of an interesting web-based tool or resource that you might use when teaching. Be sure to include a link to the tool or resource, and check out the ones that your classmates have shared as well.A paragraph about how you think you will use Excel and similar programs as a teacher (see Chapter 13). Be specific about your subject matter area and the grade level.
A paragraph about your final course project -- plans, challenges, etc
http://www.wikispaces.com/
I think that wikis can be very useful in your classroom. They can allow for communication to thrive between you, your students, and the parents of your students. And while they may be a little extra work in the beginning. They can help to save you time time by making resources accessible to your students and their parents without them having to contact you. They would be able to easily see assignments they may have missed or check on homework assigned in class. You can place the responsibility for information on the parents instead of on the students. The parents would have no excuse for not knowing about projects or upcoming tests.
You can link with your fellow teachers and that may help to synchronize your work. And it could allow your students to easily access information which in turn will help them. Because we all know that the easier something is for the student the more likely they are to actually do it. Plus they might think it is col to have a class web-site.
Excel can be a very useful tool in the classroom. But I think the problem faced by many is that they overuse it. Or they make it too complicated by doing all kinds of different formulas. Also many schools have now gone to an internet based grading system which if used correctly can replace excel by doing all of the same features. Plus the online program is integrated into the County's grade submission system and as such is like one-stop shopping. In that you record grades, take attendance, and submit your grades all in the same place.
The final project in my opinion is practical because it something that you may very well be asked to do in your profession. A lot of the money spent on technology in schools comes from grants or special programs. These programs have to be applied for so it is a good exercise to learn how to do this research. And also how to present it in order to make the most out of the presentation.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Post #8
Post #8 Prompt
A paragraph discussing and critiquing your own PowerPoint 2 assignment using the concepts addressed in Chapter 8. Work in some screen shots as examples.A paragraph about how you might integrate peripherals and non-computer audio-visual technologies in your classroom. How might you use them with computer-based technologies?
A paragraph on new skills you acquired in the last week that you think will be especially useful to you in your educational career and why you think so.
I think my powerpoint 2 project went pretty well. I am not sure I would use this in my class but it might prove to be a nice reward system for my students. The reason I would hesitate to use this in my class because I think it is hard for you to animate a whole class. I would probably separate them into groups and have them play the game amongst themselves. And depending on the number of computers I have in my classroom that may not be possible.
I am a fan of using movies in the classroom to introduce or finish out a chapter or subject. Of course the students will not just watch the video they will have to answer questions about the not just the movie but the subject we are covering.
I rthink one of the most interesting things I learned last week would be the ability to link slides together into the presentation which may prove to be very useful. In that the slides may not always be in the exact order that I want to present them. And if there are slides that have to be seen together then you can link htem so that they will always be seen together.
Post #7
Post #7 Prompt
A paragraph on what you feel are the biggest advantages and disadvantages of using presentation software in the K-12 classroom.A paragraph on how you might use PowerPoint to support student learning at each knowledge dimension in a particular lesson. Be explicit in your example! Use Chapter 5 and online resources.
A paragraph on an issue related to educational technology that now interests you. You may provide information, ask questions, include links, etc.
One of the biggest disadvantages is also one of the advantages of using a presentation in class. And that in my opinion is attention. You want to keep the attention of your students, but if you try too hard than the students get overstimulated. They no longer pay as much atention and they fail to absorb the information you are giving them.
Power point can be used as notes for your students, as an introduction to introduce your students to new information, or even as an alternative to using a whiteboard. It is all in how you choose to use it. Yet as mentioned earlier you do not want to overuse it
A new technology that interests me are the virtual whiteboards that are becoming more and more prevalent in the classroom. I think they are so useful for both the teacher and the tudent because it allows the teacher to easily save the notes on the board, or the studetn or teacher to directly interact with the information on the board.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Post #6
Post #6 Prompt
A paragraph discussing your thoughts about the use of Web 2.0 technologies in K-12 education. Would you use them? Why or why not? How? Use online resources.A paragraph discussing your thoughts on Wikipedia as a learning resource.A paragraph on new skills you acquired in the last week that you think will be especially useful to you in your educational career and why you think so.
In my opinion the internet is a valuable resource for all ages. For younger students it needs to be used with strong supervision. As the student gets older then it can be used with less supervision. When the student is young the internet can be a place for many interesting games and learning situations. As they get older it can be used for research and learning extensions as well as recreation.
Wikipedia can be a learning resource if the student is well aware of the problems that can arise from it. They neeed to understand that it is not always the most reliable resource. That it is open to change from sources that are not validified prior to publication. As are published sources.
We covered Power Point which if used correctly can be a valuable resource in the classroom. Power Point allows you to add a multimedia experience to your teaching to your students. However if used poorly then the students will be bored or to overstimulated. They will not gain the information they should and it will prove a disservice.
A paragraph discussing your thoughts about the use of Web 2.0 technologies in K-12 education. Would you use them? Why or why not? How? Use online resources.A paragraph discussing your thoughts on Wikipedia as a learning resource.A paragraph on new skills you acquired in the last week that you think will be especially useful to you in your educational career and why you think so.
In my opinion the internet is a valuable resource for all ages. For younger students it needs to be used with strong supervision. As the student gets older then it can be used with less supervision. When the student is young the internet can be a place for many interesting games and learning situations. As they get older it can be used for research and learning extensions as well as recreation.
Wikipedia can be a learning resource if the student is well aware of the problems that can arise from it. They neeed to understand that it is not always the most reliable resource. That it is open to change from sources that are not validified prior to publication. As are published sources.
We covered Power Point which if used correctly can be a valuable resource in the classroom. Power Point allows you to add a multimedia experience to your teaching to your students. However if used poorly then the students will be bored or to overstimulated. They will not gain the information they should and it will prove a disservice.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Post #5
Post #5 Prompt
A paragraph on your views about using the Internet to support student research. When is it useful? Not useful? Look to Chapter 3 for ideas and inspiration.
A paragraph on other ways you might use web-based resources to support student learning. Share a few resources that are of interest to you. Use your book and online resources.
A paragraph on your concerns about being a teacher who supervises students in a technology environment. Be sure to mention the age/grade level of your students.
The internet is a very important resource for both students and teachers. It allows ease of access to many sorces that were otherwise limited to those who can get to the library whereas the internet allows you to access the information from the comfort of your desk chair. The ease makes it useful for research projects, homework help, and for when you just want to know something new. However the wealth of knowledge can sometimes be daunting and the amount of people publish information which is not accurate leads to many problems. The student may find themselves overwelmed or confused.
I personally love google it is the first resource that I go to. I have also used several online article databases that I find very useful. However with many of these you have to pay a subscription fee. There are also many multimedia programs which can be used to reward student s and encourage them to learn diferent subjects, esspecially in the lower grades.
As when anything there will be people who abuse or missuse the internet and it is because of this that anyone who is suppervising students using the internet must be vigilant. You have to have an understanding with your students on what is the appropriate usage of the internet. mistakes do happen so you must also keep a watchful eye, but if the students are being responsible then there should not be too much trouble. As when anything else there is a difference in age groups and as the student get older then you can begin to give them more responsibility but you also have to trust them that they will not abuse this trust you have for them.
A paragraph on your views about using the Internet to support student research. When is it useful? Not useful? Look to Chapter 3 for ideas and inspiration.
A paragraph on other ways you might use web-based resources to support student learning. Share a few resources that are of interest to you. Use your book and online resources.
A paragraph on your concerns about being a teacher who supervises students in a technology environment. Be sure to mention the age/grade level of your students.
The internet is a very important resource for both students and teachers. It allows ease of access to many sorces that were otherwise limited to those who can get to the library whereas the internet allows you to access the information from the comfort of your desk chair. The ease makes it useful for research projects, homework help, and for when you just want to know something new. However the wealth of knowledge can sometimes be daunting and the amount of people publish information which is not accurate leads to many problems. The student may find themselves overwelmed or confused.
I personally love google it is the first resource that I go to. I have also used several online article databases that I find very useful. However with many of these you have to pay a subscription fee. There are also many multimedia programs which can be used to reward student s and encourage them to learn diferent subjects, esspecially in the lower grades.
As when anything there will be people who abuse or missuse the internet and it is because of this that anyone who is suppervising students using the internet must be vigilant. You have to have an understanding with your students on what is the appropriate usage of the internet. mistakes do happen so you must also keep a watchful eye, but if the students are being responsible then there should not be too much trouble. As when anything else there is a difference in age groups and as the student get older then you can begin to give them more responsibility but you also have to trust them that they will not abuse this trust you have for them.
Post #4
Post #4 Prompt
A paragraph on how you, as a teacher, might make use of the concepts presented in Chapter 7, and what technologies you would like to use to achieve these goals.
A paragraph addressing why or why not you would encourage or require your students to develop outline, idea map, and storyboarding skills.
A paragraph on new skills you acquired in the last week that you think will be especially useful to you in your educational career and why you think so.
In my opinion mind-mapping, outlining, and using a storyboard help students not only to learn the information but also process the information given. They also teach students a valuable tool for learning and processing information later in their educational career. Whether it be in grade school or later in post-sececondary school. This is a tool that will be very useful to them.
By encouraging student to map their ideas when starting new chapters gives them a headstart on learning the information before lectureing the class. This allows the class to go smoothly with less time interupted by questions.
The skills I have learned will prove beneficial because if the teacher is organized then the class will be too. And no student can be expected to learn in a chaotic enviorment. One of the strongest things a teacher can do for his or her classs is to keep order. Students of all ages in my opinion benefit form this and if you establish proceedures that you use every chapter then this provides that structure and order that they need.
A paragraph on how you, as a teacher, might make use of the concepts presented in Chapter 7, and what technologies you would like to use to achieve these goals.
A paragraph addressing why or why not you would encourage or require your students to develop outline, idea map, and storyboarding skills.
A paragraph on new skills you acquired in the last week that you think will be especially useful to you in your educational career and why you think so.
In my opinion mind-mapping, outlining, and using a storyboard help students not only to learn the information but also process the information given. They also teach students a valuable tool for learning and processing information later in their educational career. Whether it be in grade school or later in post-sececondary school. This is a tool that will be very useful to them.
By encouraging student to map their ideas when starting new chapters gives them a headstart on learning the information before lectureing the class. This allows the class to go smoothly with less time interupted by questions.
The skills I have learned will prove beneficial because if the teacher is organized then the class will be too. And no student can be expected to learn in a chaotic enviorment. One of the strongest things a teacher can do for his or her classs is to keep order. Students of all ages in my opinion benefit form this and if you establish proceedures that you use every chapter then this provides that structure and order that they need.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Prompt #3
A paragraph describing a lesson plan you might create that uses technology in some way. Be sure to mention how you will use technology, what technology you would use, and what subject matter and grade level the lesson is for. (See Chapter 2 for ideas)
A paragraph in which you provide a visual critique of a web site using the rules presented in Chapter 6. Be sure to link to the site. If you’re up to an extra challenge, include images (screen shots or other sources) in your blog post.A paragraph about your experience with copyright and fair use of materials in an educational environment. How would you deal with these concepts as a teacher, developing your own instructional materials and having students who may use other sources to create their own works?
A lesson plan I have in mind is a simple research project. While they might sound simple I think students learn a lot form doing research projects. No only do they learn about the subject they are researching but they also learn to think critically. And they learn to effectively use their technology. They would have to cite their research site and any and all resources they used even paper books. I would teach them methods to distinguish reliable sites from unreliable ones. And also how to find information such as the most recent edit date and the author of the site.
Copyright laws are a nuisance but they do serve a purpose. With out laws protecting intellectual prop it would be a fast trip to a time where nothing is sacred and where the work of other quickly become the work of all. Having researched and written many papers requiring both internal citations and footnote citations I am fairly comfortable with various citation styles. There have been many different and new technologies developed to help catch plagiarism even among students. With the dawn of computers now being so readily available in order to control plagiarism in my class I would require an electronic copy of their paper submitted through one of these monitoring sites. Which would hopefully catch any blatant plagiarism but also you can normally tell by reading the paper and knowing your students whether the writing in the paper is theirs or someone else's.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Post #2
A paragraph on how you’ve used MS Word as a student and how you’ve seen your teachers use MS Word.A paragraph on how you might choose to use them as a teacher.A paragraph on new skills you acquired in the class so far that you think will be especially useful to you in your educational career and why you think so.
Well I along with probably everyone else here in the classroom have used Microsoft office word to do everything from research papers to outlines to title pages for the papers and outlines. As a word processor it is very useful but Microsoft word is more than just a word processor. It allows you to have many different formatting options for your page. You can use color or different fonts. You can add pictures and designs. These are things that can be very useful to a teacher when it comes to keeping the class's attention occupied. Kids especially at the lower levels have very short attention spans. But if you can come up with a way to keep them interested then you are slightly ahead of the game, and sometimes you need all they help you can get.
Well I along with probably everyone else here in the classroom have used Microsoft office word to do everything from research papers to outlines to title pages for the papers and outlines. As a word processor it is very useful but Microsoft word is more than just a word processor. It allows you to have many different formatting options for your page. You can use color or different fonts. You can add pictures and designs. These are things that can be very useful to a teacher when it comes to keeping the class's attention occupied. Kids especially at the lower levels have very short attention spans. But if you can come up with a way to keep them interested then you are slightly ahead of the game, and sometimes you need all they help you can get.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Post #1
A paragraph about why you think computers are an important part of the educational experience and critical concerns related to how teachers and students use computers. Use Chapter 1 to find appropriate terminology and get you thinking. Do you agree or disagree with issues raised in Chapter 1? Why or why not?A paragraph on how you think you will use computers in your classroom. Use the textbook (Ch 1) to get ideas. What do you hope to learn in this class to help you achieve these goals?A paragraph on anything you would like to share/discuss with your classmates, especially if it applies to this course, technology in general, or your future career. Just have fun!
In the growing technological age computer are becoming more and more important. Computers can be and are very important in the classroom. Yet with this importance I feels come the opportunity for disadvantage. Technology is growing so fast what today is cutting edge tomorrow is barely passable. And as someone who is not necessarily tech savvy I feel at an additional disadvantage because my students will quite likely know more than me about computers. And while not all students are just looking to beat the system it only takes one to ruin the lot.
Technology can not be escaped it is something that has become crucial and I would be putting at a disadvantage my students should I not embrace it and do everything in my power to help them to understand this growing and complex world.
One problem faced but educators is the wide spectrum of students in today's classroom. Gone are the days where a teacher could walk into a classroom and legitimately expect their students to be prepared for class. While this is sad I feel it is true and it is not only the students fault. Parents are having to work hard in the present age they hardly have time to get dinner on the table let alone make sure their students have their homework done. These parents also fail in some aspects to stress upon their son or daughter the necessity of honor. The self-responsibly that allows us as teachers to trust them to do as assigned. The trust between teacher and student that an assignment when given will be carried out as instructed. Although the parents are not the only ones to be blamed. In the growing technological world it is often so easy for the student that they do not feel they are doing anything wrong.
And lets face technology isn't cheap, and with a wide spectrum of economical classes in your class you may have some students who don't have a computer at home or if they do then they might not have the newest and greatest programs on their computers. It is our job as teachers to help them overcome this.
How are computers to be used? As a science teacher there are not as many instances as say a language arts teacher or perhaps history. But I feel that science is a subject that is always growing and computers can help me keep myself and my students up to date. They can use computers to research for their projects or to help themselves understand concepts. Because in my opinion science should be hands on computers do not necessarily fit into that ideology but for times when "hands on" just isn't possible computers may prove a nice substitute.
In the growing technological age computer are becoming more and more important. Computers can be and are very important in the classroom. Yet with this importance I feels come the opportunity for disadvantage. Technology is growing so fast what today is cutting edge tomorrow is barely passable. And as someone who is not necessarily tech savvy I feel at an additional disadvantage because my students will quite likely know more than me about computers. And while not all students are just looking to beat the system it only takes one to ruin the lot.
Technology can not be escaped it is something that has become crucial and I would be putting at a disadvantage my students should I not embrace it and do everything in my power to help them to understand this growing and complex world.
One problem faced but educators is the wide spectrum of students in today's classroom. Gone are the days where a teacher could walk into a classroom and legitimately expect their students to be prepared for class. While this is sad I feel it is true and it is not only the students fault. Parents are having to work hard in the present age they hardly have time to get dinner on the table let alone make sure their students have their homework done. These parents also fail in some aspects to stress upon their son or daughter the necessity of honor. The self-responsibly that allows us as teachers to trust them to do as assigned. The trust between teacher and student that an assignment when given will be carried out as instructed. Although the parents are not the only ones to be blamed. In the growing technological world it is often so easy for the student that they do not feel they are doing anything wrong.
And lets face technology isn't cheap, and with a wide spectrum of economical classes in your class you may have some students who don't have a computer at home or if they do then they might not have the newest and greatest programs on their computers. It is our job as teachers to help them overcome this.
How are computers to be used? As a science teacher there are not as many instances as say a language arts teacher or perhaps history. But I feel that science is a subject that is always growing and computers can help me keep myself and my students up to date. They can use computers to research for their projects or to help themselves understand concepts. Because in my opinion science should be hands on computers do not necessarily fit into that ideology but for times when "hands on" just isn't possible computers may prove a nice substitute.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Introduction
My name is Helen. I am currently a junior here at FSU. My current major is Biological sciences, but I have been also a Chemistry major and was trying for a while to become a biochem major. And I am taking this class hoping to cahnge my major again to secondary science education, with a speacialty in biology. My current career aspirations are to teach either in middle or high school, or to work for my masters at which point I will be eligible to teach at a higher level. I love to read anything will do i am not picky. I like all kinds of music and will listen to almost anything. I don't care to much for country music but I will listen to it if it is on the radio. I love animals and have at home two dogs, and three cats.
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