What? This week my partner and I really got started on our webquest. We started it up on a PowerPoint. We call it "Where is Flat Stanley". It is based on a book were one little boy is flatten and sent around the world through the mail. We are going to have our students look for a lost souvenir of Stanleys'. While are students are looking they will be learning about the geography of the world.
So What? I think as teacher using webquest to teach a lesson will really get my students involved. As a student I am learning so much just making it. I am becoming more computer savvy. I think we are doing this because it is a great way to bring technology in the classroom. I can learn so much making this webquest that I can make so many more and create a great collection for my students.
This technology will change how my students learn. It will be more interactive and the students and learn so much on their own. My colleagues will see how great this webquest effects my students that they will want to try it with their students.
Now What? I want my students to become more efficient. They use the webquest step by step to complete the task. They will learn about what the lesson has to offer and they will become more knowledgeable about working on the web. I would also hope that they were have fun while they were at it too. I had never heard of a webquest before so I am very excited to try it my class someday.
I know that I can also have my class collaborate to complete a webquest together. I could my lesson be a mystery and they have to work together using webquest to find the answer. I never see a webquest used in any other class that I have observed in either so I think it will make me a better teacher because it will make more inventive. I know that we could also use a webquest to maybe explain the rules of the school as a department.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Holiday
What? So this week we had a holiday so we did not have class. So we worked on our webquest. The webquest is a big project and it will be a useful tool for my students.
So What? My partner and I decided to do our webquest on geograpy since we are teaching the 2nd grade. We are going to have them do a little "Amazing Race." I am very excited to do this lesson as a webquest. Since the students will not actually be able to travel to all the places on their amazing race, they will get to go on a virtual tour of the world. The can use all sorts of resources on the webquest to understand the geography of the world. I think that webquest will make me a better teacher because my students will get to explore the world on their own in a way that technology is just making available to them.
I think I can really start to apply this to my life by making lots of webquest to make collection so that my students will have them available to them. I know that my colleagues would really appreciate my collection as well.
Now What? I really want my students to come away from the project feeling like they just went a on a trip of them world. I really want to make this a great webquest so that they will get excited. I never did anything like this a student and I am not sure I have ever seen it in any of the classes I have a observed in so I think it will really define me as a teacher to have an assignment like this.
I know the students can really get together and collaborate on an assignment like this one. We could even use a webquest as a department to talk about a topic we all have a stand in like staying drug free. I think that our school can go above and beyond using webquest.
So What? My partner and I decided to do our webquest on geograpy since we are teaching the 2nd grade. We are going to have them do a little "Amazing Race." I am very excited to do this lesson as a webquest. Since the students will not actually be able to travel to all the places on their amazing race, they will get to go on a virtual tour of the world. The can use all sorts of resources on the webquest to understand the geography of the world. I think that webquest will make me a better teacher because my students will get to explore the world on their own in a way that technology is just making available to them.
I think I can really start to apply this to my life by making lots of webquest to make collection so that my students will have them available to them. I know that my colleagues would really appreciate my collection as well.
Now What? I really want my students to come away from the project feeling like they just went a on a trip of them world. I really want to make this a great webquest so that they will get excited. I never did anything like this a student and I am not sure I have ever seen it in any of the classes I have a observed in so I think it will really define me as a teacher to have an assignment like this.
I know the students can really get together and collaborate on an assignment like this one. We could even use a webquest as a department to talk about a topic we all have a stand in like staying drug free. I think that our school can go above and beyond using webquest.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
WebQuest #1
What? This week we learned about web quest. A web quest is basically a website you can create for your students. The website should be designed to be a lesson plan for your students.
So What? As a teacher I can use a web quest to set up a unit of lesson plans for my students to do at home by themselves. As a student a web quest would be nice because I could see step by step what I am suppose to do for a certain student. As a colleague I show exactly what my class is doing so other teachers can take my ideas for their students.
I think we are doing this because this is a great way to keep your lesson plan organized and accessible for your students and others. I wish I can web quest in other classes because then it would be easier for me to know what to do. I can start making my web quest now so that I wish have a great collection for my students when I become a teacher. This technology is a great idea for all so that ideas on lesson plans and be borrowed and made better.
Now What? This technology will be great for my future students because they will be able to understand the lesson plan and have many more links for further study. I had never heard of web quest before this class and I am very excited to use it and make many great lesson plans for my students to come.
I hope making web quest will make be a better teacher because I know I can come with fun and extensive ideas for lessons. I can make many lesson plans that my students can collaborate and work together on. Since the whole lesson plan will be on the internet they can do at in the comfort of their own homes. My colleagues and as a department as a whole can see exactly what my students are learning and use it to help their students. We can show what we are learning as a school. I think web quest is great because their is a teacher side and a student side. So that other teacher can turn around and use these ideas.
Video Reflection: Surface Computing
This video shows the smart board with a touch screen. Instead of using a mouse you can use your hands to touch these, grab things and move them around. This computer really makes things easy for you. It also give you greater access to what you can do. I think would be nice as a teacher because it gives the students a more insiders view to what they are looking at on the computer and on the net.
So What? As a teacher I can use a web quest to set up a unit of lesson plans for my students to do at home by themselves. As a student a web quest would be nice because I could see step by step what I am suppose to do for a certain student. As a colleague I show exactly what my class is doing so other teachers can take my ideas for their students.
I think we are doing this because this is a great way to keep your lesson plan organized and accessible for your students and others. I wish I can web quest in other classes because then it would be easier for me to know what to do. I can start making my web quest now so that I wish have a great collection for my students when I become a teacher. This technology is a great idea for all so that ideas on lesson plans and be borrowed and made better.
Now What? This technology will be great for my future students because they will be able to understand the lesson plan and have many more links for further study. I had never heard of web quest before this class and I am very excited to use it and make many great lesson plans for my students to come.
I hope making web quest will make be a better teacher because I know I can come with fun and extensive ideas for lessons. I can make many lesson plans that my students can collaborate and work together on. Since the whole lesson plan will be on the internet they can do at in the comfort of their own homes. My colleagues and as a department as a whole can see exactly what my students are learning and use it to help their students. We can show what we are learning as a school. I think web quest is great because their is a teacher side and a student side. So that other teacher can turn around and use these ideas.
Video Reflection: Surface Computing
This video shows the smart board with a touch screen. Instead of using a mouse you can use your hands to touch these, grab things and move them around. This computer really makes things easy for you. It also give you greater access to what you can do. I think would be nice as a teacher because it gives the students a more insiders view to what they are looking at on the computer and on the net.
Monday, February 8, 2010
My Beliefs
Being a student myself, I use some form of technology everyday in for my classes. I always feel like I am discovery something new, some new tool that will help me be more efficient in my school work. I am also at the stage where school is important to me. I know what I want in life and I know I need to really learn the things I am being taught in school to succeed. I feel like I couldn't get through the week maybe even a day without using some form of technology. If that is how it is for me know I can only imagine how it is going to be for my future students.
They need to be taught technology because they are going to need it for school, for their future jobs, for their life. They are also going to want to use technology, see new technology. At what I believe most of all they are going to learn better through technology. There are so many ways things can be taught through technology today that it would be stupid not to take advantage of them. I want to be the best teacher I can be and I know that technology can help me get there.
They need to be taught technology because they are going to need it for school, for their future jobs, for their life. They are also going to want to use technology, see new technology. At what I believe most of all they are going to learn better through technology. There are so many ways things can be taught through technology today that it would be stupid not to take advantage of them. I want to be the best teacher I can be and I know that technology can help me get there.
Lessons Learned
It's time to face the facts, technology is going got be a part of your students lives whether you like it or not. They will be texting or facebooking in class while your teaching when you tell them not to. So why not just for fun make things interesting by including those type of technology in the classroom? Growing up with technology for the most part I feel like I am pretty "down" with the techie lingo. If staying technology savvy is the only way to get through to your students, why go with it?
I really like the articles and videos we were assigned to read because it talks all about how to engage in a higher learning of technology. Teaching technology in the classroom will be beneficially to your student because they will probably be faced with jobs and careers that are focused around technology. When students are more engaged in the classroom by whatever means its a good thing, so lets think twice about what will get our students attention.
I really like the articles and videos we were assigned to read because it talks all about how to engage in a higher learning of technology. Teaching technology in the classroom will be beneficially to your student because they will probably be faced with jobs and careers that are focused around technology. When students are more engaged in the classroom by whatever means its a good thing, so lets think twice about what will get our students attention.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
PDP
What? So this week we were forced to look at our strengthens and weaknesses. We had to read a bunch of articles that talk about what is required as a teacher as far as technology goes. We then had to take a survey which ultimately helped us see what we need to work on. Then we had to write blogs on what we are going to do to fix those weaknesses we may have so that we can use technology in the classroom.
So what? As a teacher I need to know what I am required to know so that I can teach my students utilizing technology. As a student this is my opportunity to take classes that will help me get to the stage I need to be at. As a colleague I need to know so that I can help my coworkers if they every need help in class.
This class helps us realize how helpful and necessary technology is in the classroom. So we need to be prepare and know how to use it. In my other classes and in life in general I use technology all the time so that will help me on my way. Knowledge is power and so know what we need to learn and fix in our weaknesses facing technology will help myself and my colleagues.
Now What? Once I have worked on my weaknesses I will be able to use my knowledge of technology to help teach my students. The survey definitely helped my realize that I have a lot more to learn as far as technology goes. I will be a more efficient teacher if I can work smoothly with technology and stay away from those time consuming glitches. Also when my students are using technology in the classroom, if they have any problems I can help them.
I think this will help me to become a better teacher knowing that I am more capable with technology. I realize that I need to keep learning so I can apply more technology into my classroom. I will able to bring my school and colleagues more information they can apply to their classrooms as well. I think that technology is the future so therefore it is a must know when teaching these days.
Video Reflection: How Not to Use PowerPoint
This video was of great example of these you should consider when making a PowerPoint, basically what not to do. I know that PowerPoint are great tools to use as a teacher so therefore it is important to know what to stay away from when making one. I know that as a student I have used PowerPoint before and I think it is best to use it as a guide line for your presentation. My future students and colleagues can learn a lot from my example when using PowerPoint to help get a point across.
So what? As a teacher I need to know what I am required to know so that I can teach my students utilizing technology. As a student this is my opportunity to take classes that will help me get to the stage I need to be at. As a colleague I need to know so that I can help my coworkers if they every need help in class.
This class helps us realize how helpful and necessary technology is in the classroom. So we need to be prepare and know how to use it. In my other classes and in life in general I use technology all the time so that will help me on my way. Knowledge is power and so know what we need to learn and fix in our weaknesses facing technology will help myself and my colleagues.
Now What? Once I have worked on my weaknesses I will be able to use my knowledge of technology to help teach my students. The survey definitely helped my realize that I have a lot more to learn as far as technology goes. I will be a more efficient teacher if I can work smoothly with technology and stay away from those time consuming glitches. Also when my students are using technology in the classroom, if they have any problems I can help them.
I think this will help me to become a better teacher knowing that I am more capable with technology. I realize that I need to keep learning so I can apply more technology into my classroom. I will able to bring my school and colleagues more information they can apply to their classrooms as well. I think that technology is the future so therefore it is a must know when teaching these days.
Video Reflection: How Not to Use PowerPoint
This video was of great example of these you should consider when making a PowerPoint, basically what not to do. I know that PowerPoint are great tools to use as a teacher so therefore it is important to know what to stay away from when making one. I know that as a student I have used PowerPoint before and I think it is best to use it as a guide line for your presentation. My future students and colleagues can learn a lot from my example when using PowerPoint to help get a point across.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Strength and Weaknesses
After reviewing the NET Standards I felt I had a lot to learn before becoming a teacher. When I took the UNI survey I realized that I have the knowledge of basic technology but whether I put it to use it another story. So do you want the bad news or the good news first? Alright let's save the good for last. First of all when something goes wrong with a computer I am probably the last person you want to ask to help you fix it. Also while I understand that their are certain legalities and copy right, I am not sure I would be able to explain in to my students. Although I probably have many more weaknesses lets move on to my strengthens. Now that I am on the road to becoming a teacher, I have started to think like a teacher. Most of the technology I have had experience with and could teach. I even started to reflect how this piece of technology can better my classroom.
So I made some goals to make my weaknesses become strengthens. First of all I might need to take more technologies classes, or when something is not working to just take a breath and try again. I need to be a good example for my students. Second is to refresh my mind of skills I have learned in the past. For example how could I incorporate a spreadsheet in the classroom? Finally learn the legalities of using technology in the classroom.
On uen the offer a wide variety of workshops you can take to help you with your technology skills. I would like to take the ITC (intergating technology and curriculum) workshop. It is a 3 day course to teach k-12 educators tools they can use in class. I would also like to take the Web Academy training. It is a 6 day course on web design.
So I made some goals to make my weaknesses become strengthens. First of all I might need to take more technologies classes, or when something is not working to just take a breath and try again. I need to be a good example for my students. Second is to refresh my mind of skills I have learned in the past. For example how could I incorporate a spreadsheet in the classroom? Finally learn the legalities of using technology in the classroom.
On uen the offer a wide variety of workshops you can take to help you with your technology skills. I would like to take the ITC (intergating technology and curriculum) workshop. It is a 3 day course to teach k-12 educators tools they can use in class. I would also like to take the Web Academy training. It is a 6 day course on web design.
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