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?
When I am a teacher, I plan on using a variety of technology to create lesson plans. For example, I will use programs such as inspiration to get the main points across to my students and help them know the key points they need to know for a test or quiz. I would use it to help 3rd grade, which is an important year because of the FCAT. Furthermore, I will also use MS Word to make outlines, draw up the actual lesson plans. Additionally, for younger students I would use programs such as Middle School Advantage 2009 software which covers a variety of subjects. It however, has an excellent portion which allows students to learn more about the Civil War and the reconstruction. I would have specific days in which i try to utilize technology within the classroom, and rotate between different learning styles from week to week.
A visual critique of a lesson plan online would be from http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/lesson_plans/. When you first go to the site everything is organized and separated into different subjects and lessons. The colors are all calm and soothing and create almost a calming atmosphere for the website. The links are useful because you can select what you are looking easily whether it be printable worksheets or lesson plans or you can search the site via subject and grade.
All throughout my educational career, my teachers had stressed the importance about doing your own work and citing resources and material used on projects and essays. As a teacher myself I will uphold the standards set for plagiarism. Since I will be teaching upper grade levels, I will try to use turnitin.com when I have them write essays. I feel like this not only motivates them to use their own material, but holds them accountable for their actions. In the beginning of the year, I will provide my students with a guideline for what is and is not plagiarism, and teach them how to properly cite their material. If a student was caught using other works for their own papers and etc, I will follow the proper procedures dictated by the school for the child's punishment. I would also, however, try to explain to the student where they went wrong and how they could have avoided plagiarizing with proper citations in the future.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
PROMPT 2
Post #2 Prompt
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.
1)As a college student, I use MS Word very often. I use it primarily to compose essays because it allows me to easily check the spelling and word count. It also allows me to format my papers properly according to the professor’s requirements. I’ve also used MS Word to construct charts, power points, and graphs for certain classes. In addition, I have also seen MS Word used in schools by teachers in various ways. It enables them to better communicate their thoughts to the class, by allowing them to compose newsletters. It also allows them to create tests and quizzes and file information such as grades and personal student contact information.
2)As a teacher, I will utilize MS Word in primarily the same ways as my teachers had done in the past. I will also use it to organize grades and personal information and to compose tests and quizzes. I will also use the program to construct visual power point presentations to teach the curriculum to the students. Newsletters can be sent as well to the parents, to inform them about the upcoming curriculum and what is expected of their child.
3)One new skill I have acquired in this class that I feel is essential is how to create and format a test/ quiz. This is important because as a teacher I will need to be able to make multiple tests quickly and efficiently. Knowing how to correctly space and format tests will make the document look professional and will allow the students to see clearly where to indicate their answers. Another new skill I feel that is valuable that I have learned is how to make a newsletter. My ultimate goal is to become a principal, and knowing how to create efficient and clear newsletters will allow me to communicate upcoming events, community issues, and school fund raising with the staff and students.
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.
1)As a college student, I use MS Word very often. I use it primarily to compose essays because it allows me to easily check the spelling and word count. It also allows me to format my papers properly according to the professor’s requirements. I’ve also used MS Word to construct charts, power points, and graphs for certain classes. In addition, I have also seen MS Word used in schools by teachers in various ways. It enables them to better communicate their thoughts to the class, by allowing them to compose newsletters. It also allows them to create tests and quizzes and file information such as grades and personal student contact information.
2)As a teacher, I will utilize MS Word in primarily the same ways as my teachers had done in the past. I will also use it to organize grades and personal information and to compose tests and quizzes. I will also use the program to construct visual power point presentations to teach the curriculum to the students. Newsletters can be sent as well to the parents, to inform them about the upcoming curriculum and what is expected of their child.
3)One new skill I have acquired in this class that I feel is essential is how to create and format a test/ quiz. This is important because as a teacher I will need to be able to make multiple tests quickly and efficiently. Knowing how to correctly space and format tests will make the document look professional and will allow the students to see clearly where to indicate their answers. Another new skill I feel that is valuable that I have learned is how to make a newsletter. My ultimate goal is to become a principal, and knowing how to create efficient and clear newsletters will allow me to communicate upcoming events, community issues, and school fund raising with the staff and students.
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