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.
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