What? So this week we finished our Digital Story. We made it through imovie. I decided that is an awesome program I want to own someday. It took a little while to match the music with photos and giving narration but I think we made a good mix to catch the emotion we wanted.
So what? One thing I have realized since the start of this program that teachers are to be forever busy. So as a student becoming a teacher I am too. This Digital Story took a lot of time and work. I know that when you do a lot they get easier and you can do them a lot faster but of course that take practice.
Digital Stories are definitely something you need to have already stored in your filing cabinet ready when you need them. Like I said before they can be extremely useful in getting that interesting, emotional edge in your lesson. When I see my future students learning and getting the connection I want then I know all my time and effort will be worth it.
Now what? I really love my finished product. I am excited to try more and have a whole bunch of them in my repertoire. Then my student will get a whole bunch of excited hooks for a new unit or lesson. I know this will reach a lot of students in a new way they have maybe never seen before.
I think if I have a bunch of them available my department will really appreciate my hard work. They will see how much I care about my students and they can use them for their students as well. I know that we can all collaborate to my our school the greatest, using many different ways to reach our students.
Video Reflection: Our Digital Story: Immigration
I decided to post my own digital story because I decided it was the best one out there! Well if not at least I think it is pretty good. I want to show you all my hard work and I hope you enjoy it and will able to use it in your classroom someday. I think it will give them that emotion connection of immigrant coming to our great nation!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Digital Story 2
What? This week we were taught one way to make a digital story on Photo Story. My group has decided to make our digital story on immigration. We have already found lots of pictures and now we just need to start putting it together.
So What? I think that digital stories are a neat way to hook in my students into a subject I am about to teach. I am a very visual person so I think that it is a great way to learn about something. You can pretty much so anywhere, teach anything using a digital story and I know that my future students would really respond to something like that.
I am excited to try this new technology to me out. I love movies and I think it will be a fun way to teach and to learn something. When we were being taught how to do it on Photo Story I was actually surprised how easy it is to do. I know that I can use this technology in my future class and they can really gain something from it.
Now what? When I watch a movie it really impacts me. I can lose myself in it. I know that it does not only have a visual impact but music and sounds can also help enhance the senses. I remember movies very well. They have a lasting impression on me. They get me thinking, guessing, and wanting to know more. This is exactly what I want my students to feel when they watch a digital story that I make.
Students learn many different ways. I want to try lots of different ways to get them to understand and retain the information I am trying to teach them. I think that teaching them by using a digital story. I also think that my colleagues will appreciate my ideas and see how effective they can be. This is just another step and tool to use to help me to become the best teacher I can be.
Video Reflection: I AM WHAT I LEARN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi0bnO3XvSg&feature=player_embedded
This is a digital story created by a student about how you can never get anywhere if you don't take the time to learn. That you have the responisbility to take care of your own destiny.
So What? I think that digital stories are a neat way to hook in my students into a subject I am about to teach. I am a very visual person so I think that it is a great way to learn about something. You can pretty much so anywhere, teach anything using a digital story and I know that my future students would really respond to something like that.
I am excited to try this new technology to me out. I love movies and I think it will be a fun way to teach and to learn something. When we were being taught how to do it on Photo Story I was actually surprised how easy it is to do. I know that I can use this technology in my future class and they can really gain something from it.
Now what? When I watch a movie it really impacts me. I can lose myself in it. I know that it does not only have a visual impact but music and sounds can also help enhance the senses. I remember movies very well. They have a lasting impression on me. They get me thinking, guessing, and wanting to know more. This is exactly what I want my students to feel when they watch a digital story that I make.
Students learn many different ways. I want to try lots of different ways to get them to understand and retain the information I am trying to teach them. I think that teaching them by using a digital story. I also think that my colleagues will appreciate my ideas and see how effective they can be. This is just another step and tool to use to help me to become the best teacher I can be.
Video Reflection: I AM WHAT I LEARN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi0bnO3XvSg&feature=player_embedded
This is a digital story created by a student about how you can never get anywhere if you don't take the time to learn. That you have the responisbility to take care of your own destiny.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Field Experience #3
What? This week we taught our lesson plan that we integrated technology into it. We also spoke with the technology advisor to find out more information about the technology being used in the school.
So what? We are doing our unit on the Pioneers. We gave a lesson on how the pioneers have affected Utah today. So we made a PowerPoint using google.docs to show primary source pictures of pioneers back then. We also compared them to similar pictures of today and how things have changed. My students really responding to this activity. They really made the connection that only technology could have given them.
My whole class got engaged in comparing and contrasting the pictures shown. They stayed interested though the whole show. This just shows me how effective technology is. I know that as a teacher whenever possible I want to include technology into my lessons.
Now what? Seeing how effective this way of teaching is, I want to convince my colleagues to try and use the same method of teaching. I think this school definitely needs to include more technology. After speaking with the technology assistant we could see that they do have resources the teachers just need to use them.
I know that for my students to learn they need to be engaged and for that to happen they need to be interested. The best way to make them interested is to relate to them and they are at the age of technology. I so I am going to try to integrate technology all the time.
Video Reflection: Cyber Sumit on 21st Century Skills: Kanas Technology Rich Classroom Project: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu99aC8YK4Y
The school talks about how using technology in the classroom has been very effective for them. This is just shining more light on the facts that technology is a really great way to get through to students and have them learn the material in a fun and interesting way.
So what? We are doing our unit on the Pioneers. We gave a lesson on how the pioneers have affected Utah today. So we made a PowerPoint using google.docs to show primary source pictures of pioneers back then. We also compared them to similar pictures of today and how things have changed. My students really responding to this activity. They really made the connection that only technology could have given them.
My whole class got engaged in comparing and contrasting the pictures shown. They stayed interested though the whole show. This just shows me how effective technology is. I know that as a teacher whenever possible I want to include technology into my lessons.
Now what? Seeing how effective this way of teaching is, I want to convince my colleagues to try and use the same method of teaching. I think this school definitely needs to include more technology. After speaking with the technology assistant we could see that they do have resources the teachers just need to use them.
I know that for my students to learn they need to be engaged and for that to happen they need to be interested. The best way to make them interested is to relate to them and they are at the age of technology. I so I am going to try to integrate technology all the time.
Video Reflection: Cyber Sumit on 21st Century Skills: Kanas Technology Rich Classroom Project: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu99aC8YK4Y
The school talks about how using technology in the classroom has been very effective for them. This is just shining more light on the facts that technology is a really great way to get through to students and have them learn the material in a fun and interesting way.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Field Experience #2
What? So this week of field, my partner and I, taught Monday thru Thursday of this week. We are teaching a unit about the Mormon Pioneers.
So what? Field is all hands on experience. I don't think their is really a better way to learn to be a successful teacher than practicing like this. On Monday we had to go over religion which was hard. We taught it straight from the book so as to not preach about it. We also had our field supervisor come and watch us that day. It wasn't the most amazing lesson ever because we were walking a line but I felt we did okay. The next couple of days have been much better. Our lesson plans were awesome and the students have really enjoyed themselves.
We are teaching a technology integrated lesson next week but I have been still observing for technology used in the classroom. Our cooperating teacher used a overhead projector the other day to show pictures of the Holocaust because they are reading Number the Stars. It was a great way for the students to make that emotional connection and visualize pictures that make the story real. Other than their computer rotation once a week they don't get much technology.
Now what? If this class is that technology can really enliven a lesson. Field has taught me that technology is not really used in the classroom still. When I become a teacher I hope I have the resources to use technology in my class frequently.
I think that is I am a good example and use technology in a effective way for my students, my colleagues and department will see how useful technology can be a start using it in their classrooms too. I know my students will get a kick out of it because they use technology everyday in their lives, why not use it at school? Students can learn a lot through technology and it is something they will use for years to come.
Video Reflection: Next Generation Learning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dBT9mmizL8
This video is about exactly what its called. This generation is now learning through technology. It was basically an overview of ways technology is not being used in the classroom. This class being showed was a little advanced. It will be interesting to see if they have that kind of technology in my classroom when I become a teacher.
So what? Field is all hands on experience. I don't think their is really a better way to learn to be a successful teacher than practicing like this. On Monday we had to go over religion which was hard. We taught it straight from the book so as to not preach about it. We also had our field supervisor come and watch us that day. It wasn't the most amazing lesson ever because we were walking a line but I felt we did okay. The next couple of days have been much better. Our lesson plans were awesome and the students have really enjoyed themselves.
We are teaching a technology integrated lesson next week but I have been still observing for technology used in the classroom. Our cooperating teacher used a overhead projector the other day to show pictures of the Holocaust because they are reading Number the Stars. It was a great way for the students to make that emotional connection and visualize pictures that make the story real. Other than their computer rotation once a week they don't get much technology.
Now what? If this class is that technology can really enliven a lesson. Field has taught me that technology is not really used in the classroom still. When I become a teacher I hope I have the resources to use technology in my class frequently.
I think that is I am a good example and use technology in a effective way for my students, my colleagues and department will see how useful technology can be a start using it in their classrooms too. I know my students will get a kick out of it because they use technology everyday in their lives, why not use it at school? Students can learn a lot through technology and it is something they will use for years to come.
Video Reflection: Next Generation Learning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dBT9mmizL8
This video is about exactly what its called. This generation is now learning through technology. It was basically an overview of ways technology is not being used in the classroom. This class being showed was a little advanced. It will be interesting to see if they have that kind of technology in my classroom when I become a teacher.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Field Experience #1
What? I started my field experience this week. I am working with the 4th grade. My field partner and I decided that we wanted to observe our first week so we could get a feel of the classroom before teaching.
So what? I know that this experience will be very beneficial to me as a teacher. I know that it already is as a student. My class is very quiet. I think this is because my teacher has excellent classroom management. I don't really know any major behavior problems within her classroom. My teacher speaks with a very quiet voice and all of her students respect her.
Although the class is very well put together, I feel like there is too much quiet time. There is not a lot of group collaboration going on within the classroom, where the kids can let loose a bit and have some fun. I think that technology could be just the key for something like this. We could make a webquest where the class can work together in groups. Through this they can have fun using technology.
Now what? One thing I have notice is that the class doesn't use technology really at all. Every day all of the 4th grade class split into groups and rotate among the library, the computer lab, music, and PE. This is really the only chance the students have to work with technology, on the day they happen to have computer lab. I think that rotations is a great idea but I think that as a future teacher I can learn to incorporate more technology into my classroom.
This semester has taught me one thing that there is so much you have do to include technology. My students can learn a lot by making a movie for the class to teach their fellow students about something. I know that my department and colleagues will appreciate my ideas on this matter and hopefully start including more technology into their classrooms. As a teacher I want to make a difference, to stand out, to really get through to my students. I know that technology can be a big help to head in that direction.
Video Reflection: Do you teach or do you educate?
This video is to get teachers thinking about how they teach. The video starts off with giving the definition to teach. It says
So what? I know that this experience will be very beneficial to me as a teacher. I know that it already is as a student. My class is very quiet. I think this is because my teacher has excellent classroom management. I don't really know any major behavior problems within her classroom. My teacher speaks with a very quiet voice and all of her students respect her.
Although the class is very well put together, I feel like there is too much quiet time. There is not a lot of group collaboration going on within the classroom, where the kids can let loose a bit and have some fun. I think that technology could be just the key for something like this. We could make a webquest where the class can work together in groups. Through this they can have fun using technology.
Now what? One thing I have notice is that the class doesn't use technology really at all. Every day all of the 4th grade class split into groups and rotate among the library, the computer lab, music, and PE. This is really the only chance the students have to work with technology, on the day they happen to have computer lab. I think that rotations is a great idea but I think that as a future teacher I can learn to incorporate more technology into my classroom.
This semester has taught me one thing that there is so much you have do to include technology. My students can learn a lot by making a movie for the class to teach their fellow students about something. I know that my department and colleagues will appreciate my ideas on this matter and hopefully start including more technology into their classrooms. As a teacher I want to make a difference, to stand out, to really get through to my students. I know that technology can be a big help to head in that direction.
Video Reflection: Do you teach or do you educate?
This video is to get teachers thinking about how they teach. The video starts off with giving the definition to teach. It says
- to explain or teach how to do something.
- to encourage someone to accept a fact
- to give information or instruction in something
- cause someone to learn or understand something
- induce by example or punishment to do or to not do something
Then it ask if you are an educator someone who,
- illuminate
- enlighten
- inspire
- empower
Educator: one who gives intellectual, moral, and social instruction.
Mentor: an experienced and trusted advisor.
Guide: a person who advises and shows the way.
Education make a people easy to lead but difficult to drive; easy to govern but impossible to enslave- Peter Brougham
This video really gets you thinking about the responsibilities you have as an educator. There is so much more to being a teacher than standing in front of a class all day. It is important to remember our goal as teachers and what it really means to be a teacher in the long run.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Digital Story 1
What? This week we learned what Digital Stories are. They are short films that tell a story. It now our job to create one for our class.
So What? As a teacher I can use digital stories as an interesting way to teach my students something. As a student I can learn to create something expressive to help my future students. As a colleague my fellow colleagues can use my stories and example to help their students. I can use digital stories in my other classes to prove that I have a great way to hook my students into a certain subject.
I am very excited to try out this new technology because I have never made a digital story before. I personally love movies so I know as a student I would have really gained from this. I can really capture my students and fellow colleagues by expressing the subject I am going to teach through the art of film making.
Now What? My future students will an emotional view of our next topic in class. I want them to be interested in learning so that they will open their minds to what I am going to teach them. Once I have their attention, which hopefully the digital story will do, I am really get them involved in learning.
I think this will make me a better teacher because I am teaching everyone because a digital story will be helpful to visual and oral learners. I could also have my students make a digital story to prove that they really understand the subject and they can teach their fellow students. My colleagues and my department will how dedicated I am to teaching and they will hopefully follow my suit.
Video Reflection: This video was on a digital story of Nasa. I thought whoever made it did an excellent job. It was very well proportioned. There was enough narration and sound clips. It was also very imformative! I can't wait to try one out!
So What? As a teacher I can use digital stories as an interesting way to teach my students something. As a student I can learn to create something expressive to help my future students. As a colleague my fellow colleagues can use my stories and example to help their students. I can use digital stories in my other classes to prove that I have a great way to hook my students into a certain subject.
I am very excited to try out this new technology because I have never made a digital story before. I personally love movies so I know as a student I would have really gained from this. I can really capture my students and fellow colleagues by expressing the subject I am going to teach through the art of film making.
Now What? My future students will an emotional view of our next topic in class. I want them to be interested in learning so that they will open their minds to what I am going to teach them. Once I have their attention, which hopefully the digital story will do, I am really get them involved in learning.
I think this will make me a better teacher because I am teaching everyone because a digital story will be helpful to visual and oral learners. I could also have my students make a digital story to prove that they really understand the subject and they can teach their fellow students. My colleagues and my department will how dedicated I am to teaching and they will hopefully follow my suit.
Video Reflection: This video was on a digital story of Nasa. I thought whoever made it did an excellent job. It was very well proportioned. There was enough narration and sound clips. It was also very imformative! I can't wait to try one out!
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