I found it interesting that several of my colleagues mentioned wanting a digital gradebook, and I just wanted to tell them that there is that technology already available. My teachers used it in highschool. It was not webbased, as some have wanted, but my brother, who is currently in high school is now using a different kind of digital gradebook that is available online. It is kind of like a modified BlackBoard like we use and it is very helpful.
Next, I would like to learn how to do webdesign, so that I can design a webpage for my classroom when I am a teacher. I realize that there are plenty of websites available to assist teachers in making a simple classroom website, but I want to be able to make my own, original website and use html to personalize the site for my students.
I might acheive this goal by taking a webdesign course in the future or having someone who has this skill instruct and teach me on how to do the same. I am sure that I will go through a lot more technology training before I become a teacher and it can only add to the skills which I already have in the area of technology.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Post #9
I found a website called Internet4Classrooms that has links to hundreds of web-based resources. There are sites to assist with assessments, there are lesson plan templates, game and puzzle makers, web page hosting, flashcard makers, and numerous other resources that would be helpful to teachers. This website is a great resource for almost anything you could possibly need as a teacher.
I think that this website would be a huge help to me as a teacher and it would be great to be able to access it for a variety of thigs. This website combines a lot of other resources that are commonly used and puts them all in one place, making it a great resource.
A technology that I've never seen that I think would be useful is a digital workbook for students. Instead of having a paper workbook that they tear out the pages to turn in, they would have a digital workbook, similar to a large PDA that they could write in with a stylus pen or use the small attached keyboard to complete assignment. The workbooks would be linked to a teacher book to which they would submit assignments digitally.
I think that this website would be a huge help to me as a teacher and it would be great to be able to access it for a variety of thigs. This website combines a lot of other resources that are commonly used and puts them all in one place, making it a great resource.
A technology that I've never seen that I think would be useful is a digital workbook for students. Instead of having a paper workbook that they tear out the pages to turn in, they would have a digital workbook, similar to a large PDA that they could write in with a stylus pen or use the small attached keyboard to complete assignment. The workbooks would be linked to a teacher book to which they would submit assignments digitally.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Post #8
Chapter 8 talked about security issues and such when it comes to the internet and computer software. One of the most devastating things that can happen because of a security breech is a computer virus. A virus infects your computer, damages certain aspects of your system, and can even wipe out your entire hard drive. A virus is attached to a piece of software called the host program. The virus spreads when the program is shared.
There are precautions that you can take to protect your computer. There are many different types of virus software available that can help restore a computer after it has been infected by a virus. There is also antivirus software that can help prevent a virus from ever infecting a computer. Also, there are many tips about internet safety that can prevent viruses if followed.
Since my last post, I have learned how to use the new Windows Vista, because my new laptop has it. It is really cool but some things are pretty different. The new Microsoft Office software that comes with it is very different in its layout, and it is taking a while to get used to, but I am learning.
There are precautions that you can take to protect your computer. There are many different types of virus software available that can help restore a computer after it has been infected by a virus. There is also antivirus software that can help prevent a virus from ever infecting a computer. Also, there are many tips about internet safety that can prevent viruses if followed.
Since my last post, I have learned how to use the new Windows Vista, because my new laptop has it. It is really cool but some things are pretty different. The new Microsoft Office software that comes with it is very different in its layout, and it is taking a while to get used to, but I am learning.
Post #7
Chapter 7 talked a lot about how to evaluate technology integration to make sure that it is appropriate for the audience that is using it. The use of rubrics and evaluation sheets assists students and teachers in doing this. Evaluation sheets can be used to evaluate websites, software, and other technology used in the classroom.
Some things that should be considered when evaluating these things are: authority, affiliation, purpose, objectivity, content and learning process, audience, currency, design, ease of use, and ability levels. A great way for teachers to determine how effective technology they used was is to have their students fill out such an evaluation and take consideration of the results.
Since my last post, I have learned how to do some cool things on PowerPoint that I did not know how to do before. I learned how to make a game using action buttons and hyperlinks and I learned how to change the slide master. I love that this class is teaching me even more about programs that I thought I knew all about.
Some things that should be considered when evaluating these things are: authority, affiliation, purpose, objectivity, content and learning process, audience, currency, design, ease of use, and ability levels. A great way for teachers to determine how effective technology they used was is to have their students fill out such an evaluation and take consideration of the results.
Since my last post, I have learned how to do some cool things on PowerPoint that I did not know how to do before. I learned how to make a game using action buttons and hyperlinks and I learned how to change the slide master. I love that this class is teaching me even more about programs that I thought I knew all about.
Post #6
Chapter 6 talked about curriculum and all that is included in it. State Departments of Education provide their school districts with documents that describe curriculum standards and benchmarks for learning. These documents can be called curriculum frameworks or curriculum guides. These documents can include standards for specific subject areas, benchmarks, activities, and forms of evaluation.
Most school districts are requiring students to complete certain benchmarks and reack grade level expectations before moving on to the next grade. A curriculum standard or goal defines what a student is expected to know at certain stages of education. A learning objective, or benchmark is a specific, measurable outcome or indicator that is usually tied to a curriculum standard.
Since my last post I have learned some interesting things that can be done in Excel. I learned how to use the "if" function and learned how to make a game using this function. This was really cool because I didn't realize all that could be done in Excel.
Most school districts are requiring students to complete certain benchmarks and reack grade level expectations before moving on to the next grade. A curriculum standard or goal defines what a student is expected to know at certain stages of education. A learning objective, or benchmark is a specific, measurable outcome or indicator that is usually tied to a curriculum standard.
Since my last post I have learned some interesting things that can be done in Excel. I learned how to use the "if" function and learned how to make a game using this function. This was really cool because I didn't realize all that could be done in Excel.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Post #5
Chapter 5 talked about digital media software. Digital media software is any computer-based presentation or application software that uses multimedia elements. A lot of digital media is interactive digital media because it includes interaction with the program. This software responds to input from the person using it. The user can input using a keyboard, voice, movements, or a pointing device. The program provides feedback and performs an action in response.
This chapter also discussed the different kinds of digtal media and the different elements that make them up. Elements such as text, graphics, video, and audio add a lot to digital media programs. Each of these elements can be interactive in among itself. Textual information is great for explaining or clarifying information. Graphics illustrate concepts and are a big help to visual learners. Audio is great for supplementing the text in a program, and video helps to bring concepts to life.
Since my last post I have learned how to make a crossword puzzle online! It was actually very easy, and did not require much work, but it has opened my eyes to some really cool software. I think software like this will help when I am a teacher because it is a great way to make learning fun and make students want to complete assignments. The crossword puzzle was a good tool for learning vocabulary and would definitely come in handy in my future classroom.
This chapter also discussed the different kinds of digtal media and the different elements that make them up. Elements such as text, graphics, video, and audio add a lot to digital media programs. Each of these elements can be interactive in among itself. Textual information is great for explaining or clarifying information. Graphics illustrate concepts and are a big help to visual learners. Audio is great for supplementing the text in a program, and video helps to bring concepts to life.
Since my last post I have learned how to make a crossword puzzle online! It was actually very easy, and did not require much work, but it has opened my eyes to some really cool software. I think software like this will help when I am a teacher because it is a great way to make learning fun and make students want to complete assignments. The crossword puzzle was a good tool for learning vocabulary and would definitely come in handy in my future classroom.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Post #4
Chapter 4 talks about different kinds of input and output and how they work. It is interesting to get a closer look at how the technology I use every day actually works. So often I use my digital camera and then transfer the pictures to my computer and I never think about how it works. Chapter 4 helped me understand the processes behind the technology I love. Another interesting part of the chapter was seeing the different components of technology and its accessories. It showed the different parts of a floppy disk and the components that make a digital pen work on a tablet PC.
One of the most interesting things that I have seen on other students' blog is that we all agree how much technology is a part of our lives and how much we depend on it. We also agree on the fact that it's going to be an even bigger part of our lives by the time we are teachers.
Since my last post, I have learned how to use the scholar section of Google search. I think that this will be quite a big help when I am a teacher, as it makes it incredibly easy to find specific articles. I did not know of this option on the Google search until last class, and I have found it to be very useful since that time.
One of the most interesting things that I have seen on other students' blog is that we all agree how much technology is a part of our lives and how much we depend on it. We also agree on the fact that it's going to be an even bigger part of our lives by the time we are teachers.
Since my last post, I have learned how to use the scholar section of Google search. I think that this will be quite a big help when I am a teacher, as it makes it incredibly easy to find specific articles. I did not know of this option on the Google search until last class, and I have found it to be very useful since that time.
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