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.
When reviewing my classmates' blogs, I found a lot of their posts and ideas of future utilization of the technology and programs we learned about in class interesting. Many of my classmates had many creative ideas which would allow them to incorporate programs such as excel and Microsoft word into their classrooms designed to fit their subject. Furthermore, my favorite post thus far was reading about everyone’s' final project ideas and will be looking forward to seeing their presentations Monday.
One technology skill I would like to learn about next would have to be one that deals more with digital media. I think that knowing how to create music/video/ audio files on the computer will be essential in the future. I believe that technology is the way of the future, and people rely more and more on these resources for daily use. In my classroom, being able to make short clips, edit audio files and etc would be a great way to stimulate learning and appeal to the students who are more visual/audio learners.
One way I can better achieve my future educational technology goals would be to either try to learn new programs on my free time, or to take additional technology classes which would give me a better understanding of technological resources available for use in the classroom. Additionally, researching the web for online resources and programs would be vastly effective and offers a wide variety of ideas and options for teachers.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
PROMPT 10
PROMPT 9
A 2-paragraph review of an functions 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.
While looking for an interesting web-based tool or resource that I might use when teaching, I stumbled upon the online history site http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/. This site caught my attention as a prospective future site to use while teaching because of its graphics, layout, and content. It offers a wide range of options from multimedia sites to teaching resources.
What I like most about the site and what I believe will be useful is that it offers an online textbook, which offers different information than the more conventional textbooks. It offers a link for timelines as well as some additional specialized topics such as science and technology as well as addressing ethnicity issues in the US, which I believe will reach out to a diverse classroom. It also offers lesson plans, handouts, and resource guides.
As a 7th or 8th grade teacher, I believe it might be challenging trying to incorporate excel into a history class. I do, however, think I could use it for a timeline type activity, in which students would have to find the max/min/average of various years etc. This will still allow them to learn about history, and at the same time, learn how to use excel. It could also be used to make a chart of various important events/battles during the time frame they are learning about.
My partner and I for our final project came up with the idea to create an elective photography class which would integrate technology into the classroom via cameras and abode photo shop. One of the challenges we faced while designing the project was the budget. We couldn't afford the camera that was our first choice, because of the 20,000 dollar budget, but we were able to buy a classroom set of a cheaper version of the camera. Our project will create an outlet in which students can express their creativity. It also allows students who do not have the monetary means to afford technology in the homes, to utilize such technology and learn the basic functions.
While looking for an interesting web-based tool or resource that I might use when teaching, I stumbled upon the online history site http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/. This site caught my attention as a prospective future site to use while teaching because of its graphics, layout, and content. It offers a wide range of options from multimedia sites to teaching resources.
What I like most about the site and what I believe will be useful is that it offers an online textbook, which offers different information than the more conventional textbooks. It offers a link for timelines as well as some additional specialized topics such as science and technology as well as addressing ethnicity issues in the US, which I believe will reach out to a diverse classroom. It also offers lesson plans, handouts, and resource guides.
As a 7th or 8th grade teacher, I believe it might be challenging trying to incorporate excel into a history class. I do, however, think I could use it for a timeline type activity, in which students would have to find the max/min/average of various years etc. This will still allow them to learn about history, and at the same time, learn how to use excel. It could also be used to make a chart of various important events/battles during the time frame they are learning about.
My partner and I for our final project came up with the idea to create an elective photography class which would integrate technology into the classroom via cameras and abode photo shop. One of the challenges we faced while designing the project was the budget. We couldn't afford the camera that was our first choice, because of the 20,000 dollar budget, but we were able to buy a classroom set of a cheaper version of the camera. Our project will create an outlet in which students can express their creativity. It also allows students who do not have the monetary means to afford technology in the homes, to utilize such technology and learn the basic functions.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
PROMPT 8
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
When creating my game show for the power point II assignment there were a number of elements i could have done differently to improve it. First, I could have added color or design to the slides to make it more appealing to the eye, or instead of using basic fonts, I could have used more word art. Also, I could have added more sound effects to appeal to the students who learn better via sound. Finally, I could have used transitions between slides to add to the effects.
One way I can integrate peripherals into classroom learning is utilizing the furniture within the room to help perpetuate learning. For example, I can move the desks so that the students are paired in groups, or make a circle with chairs for group discussions. I can use the grouped seating arrangement to allow students to work collectively on lap tops.
The skills we learned last week will come in handy when I am teaching in the classroom because it gives me the ability to reach students of different learning abilities. Also, I will be able to use to for the harder chapters or material I will be teaching to make it more fun for students. I think that the new skills I have learned for power point will be useful in the future because I will have the skills to be able to create fun and educational ways to reach students.
When creating my game show for the power point II assignment there were a number of elements i could have done differently to improve it. First, I could have added color or design to the slides to make it more appealing to the eye, or instead of using basic fonts, I could have used more word art. Also, I could have added more sound effects to appeal to the students who learn better via sound. Finally, I could have used transitions between slides to add to the effects.
One way I can integrate peripherals into classroom learning is utilizing the furniture within the room to help perpetuate learning. For example, I can move the desks so that the students are paired in groups, or make a circle with chairs for group discussions. I can use the grouped seating arrangement to allow students to work collectively on lap tops.
The skills we learned last week will come in handy when I am teaching in the classroom because it gives me the ability to reach students of different learning abilities. Also, I will be able to use to for the harder chapters or material I will be teaching to make it more fun for students. I think that the new skills I have learned for power point will be useful in the future because I will have the skills to be able to create fun and educational ways to reach students.
Friday, April 3, 2009
PROMPT 7
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.
There are a large amount of advantages of using presentation software in the classroom. First, it gives teachers the ability to reach students who learn visually. Furthermore, it makes the learning experience more enjoyable for the students because the material is presented in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Moreover, power points are effective because teachers can use the slides to outline their main points they are trying to make within the lecture. On the contrary, there are disadvantages of power point. For example, teachers might begin to allow the students to rely strictly on their power point slides, and not require students to read the textbook which may present the information in a different manner that might appeal to some students. Sometimes, students can learn better without all the visual distractions and colors and etc typically used in power point as well.
Through the utilization of power point, I will be able to reach students at different levels of learning abilities. Power points appeal to both audio and visual learners. To exemplify, the students can listen to the lecture, hear the sounds presented in the slides, and I can even insert hyperlinks to play movies, songs, or any other audio material. Additionally, I will use the power point to help reach the visual learners. By creating slides for the lessons that use different shapes, colors, fonts, pictures, and animations, the students who are more visual learners will be able to obtain the knowledge via the aesthetics of the presentation.
One issue related to technology in the classroom that interests me is the use of Wikipedia and other questionable resources within the classroom. Yes, there are a lot of websites that should not be used in the classroom, and one prime example is Wikipedia, but i feel as though teachers should let their students use the internet more extensively than they do for papers and research projects. Just because some websites are not appropriate, does not mean that some have some really good and educational material on them. I feel as though the school board, or the states, should evaluate some informational sites, which will aid students, and allow them to use the information presented by the technology of the 21st century for papers and projects.
There are a large amount of advantages of using presentation software in the classroom. First, it gives teachers the ability to reach students who learn visually. Furthermore, it makes the learning experience more enjoyable for the students because the material is presented in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Moreover, power points are effective because teachers can use the slides to outline their main points they are trying to make within the lecture. On the contrary, there are disadvantages of power point. For example, teachers might begin to allow the students to rely strictly on their power point slides, and not require students to read the textbook which may present the information in a different manner that might appeal to some students. Sometimes, students can learn better without all the visual distractions and colors and etc typically used in power point as well.
Through the utilization of power point, I will be able to reach students at different levels of learning abilities. Power points appeal to both audio and visual learners. To exemplify, the students can listen to the lecture, hear the sounds presented in the slides, and I can even insert hyperlinks to play movies, songs, or any other audio material. Additionally, I will use the power point to help reach the visual learners. By creating slides for the lessons that use different shapes, colors, fonts, pictures, and animations, the students who are more visual learners will be able to obtain the knowledge via the aesthetics of the presentation.
One issue related to technology in the classroom that interests me is the use of Wikipedia and other questionable resources within the classroom. Yes, there are a lot of websites that should not be used in the classroom, and one prime example is Wikipedia, but i feel as though teachers should let their students use the internet more extensively than they do for papers and research projects. Just because some websites are not appropriate, does not mean that some have some really good and educational material on them. I feel as though the school board, or the states, should evaluate some informational sites, which will aid students, and allow them to use the information presented by the technology of the 21st century for papers and projects.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
