I participated in an online survey to assess my knowledge in technology before I took Education 422. This assessment evaluated my knowledge as if I was already in the classroom teaching with technology. I learned that I was at least intermediate in every area on the quiz.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Excel Cross Word (NETS I & III)
I created a cross word puzzle about my own life using Excel. I was able to show proficiency in Excel in a project that could be used in the classroom. A crossword puzzle was a fun and interactive way of learning how to use Microsoft Excel.
Wiki Page (NETS I, III & V)
I created my own wiki page in wetpaint.com in order to show my proficiency in a technology tool that could be used in the classroom. I made my own book through Tikatok.com to show how technology could help with creative writing. And then I made a webpage that explains the tool and shows my example. This could help other educators have a quick overview of a fun interactive tool.
JCCS Internet Safety (NETS IV)
Through Google Docs I was able to collaborate with my peers in completing an Internet Safety and Copyright awareness activity. I completed a student assignment that focused on cyber predators. I was able to watch a movie and then reflect on the issues raised in the video from a students perspective.
JCCS Internet SafetyRM
JCCS Internet SafetyRM
Inspiration (NETS III)
I created a web diagram through Inspiration in order to organize my ideas to create my Taskstream narratives. I linked my artifacts with the standard I wanted to address. I was able to color code and use pictures to help me remember and write my narratives. This was helpful not only when writing my narratives but also in creating my blog.
Friday, April 23, 2010
iMovie (NETS I, III, IV, &V)
I created a PSA about hate speech in order to raise awareness in regards to current events that have been happen on the California State University: San Marcos campus. I used iMovie to create my PSA with footage shot on campus. This is a great tool to create innovative assignments and is easy to teach and learn.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Journal 9: Playing with Skype (NETS I, III & V)
Weller, T.J. (2010). Playing with skype. Learning & Leading with Technology, 37(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=March_April_No_6_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4516&ContentID=25508&DirectListComboInd=
"Playing with Skype" by Travis J. Weller is an article about using Skype, an online video-communication tool, to connect with experts all over the world. In his music class he was able to connect to concerts and with composure form established symphonies at Universities across the nation. It is extremely easy to use and students can connect in a real way with experts in the field that they are studying. It allows students access to more experts, that way they can see different fields and make more informed career choices. It is good to have guest speakers in a classroom but sometimes its hard to get experts to come to your school, due to geographical problems. This allows guest speakers to come from all different fields from all different regions.
How could teachers find experts that are willing to talk to their classes?
Although it might be difficult to find experts, it won't be difficult to find people willing to use the super simple video conferencing tool. Many people have met friends or know family friends in different careers that could come in to talk to students about different career paths.
Skype has kind of a bad name, how could teachers ensure that parents feel safe having their students work on Skype?
In this sort of environment the teacher would be controlling the whole presentation so students would not be able to use Skype in a way that is unethical or inappropriate. It also exposes students to the "good" use a program like Skype that is often used in a negative way.
"Playing with Skype" by Travis J. Weller is an article about using Skype, an online video-communication tool, to connect with experts all over the world. In his music class he was able to connect to concerts and with composure form established symphonies at Universities across the nation. It is extremely easy to use and students can connect in a real way with experts in the field that they are studying. It allows students access to more experts, that way they can see different fields and make more informed career choices. It is good to have guest speakers in a classroom but sometimes its hard to get experts to come to your school, due to geographical problems. This allows guest speakers to come from all different fields from all different regions.
How could teachers find experts that are willing to talk to their classes?
Although it might be difficult to find experts, it won't be difficult to find people willing to use the super simple video conferencing tool. Many people have met friends or know family friends in different careers that could come in to talk to students about different career paths.
Skype has kind of a bad name, how could teachers ensure that parents feel safe having their students work on Skype?
In this sort of environment the teacher would be controlling the whole presentation so students would not be able to use Skype in a way that is unethical or inappropriate. It also exposes students to the "good" use a program like Skype that is often used in a negative way.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Journal 8: Navigating the Digital Rapids (NETS IV & V)
Lindsay, J., & Davis, V. (2010, March). Navigating the digital rapids. Learning & Leading with
Technology, 37(6). Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/
LLIssues/Volume3720092010/MarchAprilNo6/Navigate_the_Digital_Rapids.htm
"Navigating the Digital Rapids" is an article about how to teach technology etiquette and how to involve technology in appropriate ways into the classroom. The article focuses on answering the fears of many teachers. It talks about the fact that students will be roaming the internet and as a teacher it is our job to guide them and make sure they are going in the right direction. Having a plan going into the Flat projects is very important too. That way teachers are able to know and deal with a situation efficiently. Giving students responsibility enables them to collaborate and produce better work. This is safe as long as it is monitored and lead by the teachers. The Flat project is a project that helps students to do studies and analyze how students use technology and the impact it has had on the generation.
How could the use of technology be good for students in the classroom?
Even though the Internet can be a risky thing for students, it is better that they learn the proper way to use it in a professional situation early. The digital world is not just a social or fun area, students should see early that their digital citizenship is going to follow them into the professional setting. This could impact a lot of students lives.
How could teachers monitor the computers of all the students?
It may be hard to monitor the computers of every student but it is easy at an early age to teach students the proper way to use a computer. Teachers will have to do their best in order to watch the students content and I know at my high school the lab teacher could see what was going on the computers in her network. Also, the main computer in the class could take over the other computers in their network in order to monitor what students were doing.
Technology, 37(6). Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/
LLIssues/Volume3720092010/MarchAprilNo6/Navigate_the_Digital_Rapids.htm
"Navigating the Digital Rapids" is an article about how to teach technology etiquette and how to involve technology in appropriate ways into the classroom. The article focuses on answering the fears of many teachers. It talks about the fact that students will be roaming the internet and as a teacher it is our job to guide them and make sure they are going in the right direction. Having a plan going into the Flat projects is very important too. That way teachers are able to know and deal with a situation efficiently. Giving students responsibility enables them to collaborate and produce better work. This is safe as long as it is monitored and lead by the teachers. The Flat project is a project that helps students to do studies and analyze how students use technology and the impact it has had on the generation.
How could the use of technology be good for students in the classroom?
Even though the Internet can be a risky thing for students, it is better that they learn the proper way to use it in a professional situation early. The digital world is not just a social or fun area, students should see early that their digital citizenship is going to follow them into the professional setting. This could impact a lot of students lives.
How could teachers monitor the computers of all the students?
It may be hard to monitor the computers of every student but it is easy at an early age to teach students the proper way to use a computer. Teachers will have to do their best in order to watch the students content and I know at my high school the lab teacher could see what was going on the computers in her network. Also, the main computer in the class could take over the other computers in their network in order to monitor what students were doing.
Journal 7: The Beginner's Guide to Interactive Virtual Field Trips (NETS I, III & V)
Zanetis, J. (2010). The Beginner's guide to interactive virtual field trips. Learning & Leading with Technology, 37(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?
Section=March_April_No_6_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4516&ContentID=25443&DirectListComboInd=D
"The Beginner's Guide to Interactive Virtual Field Trips" is just as it sounds, a guide to interactive virtual field trips. With budgets being cut all over the country, field trips are occurring less in schools. This article leads teachers or future teachers to websites and resources that can help them to "take" their students on field trips through the web. These web-based field trips are interactive and the main expense is something most schools already have in place, large group video conferencing. These virtual field trips can take students to most major tour spots. Museums can be accessed and other monuments as well. As well as scientific places with interactive experiments. These all have a fee but it is small in comparison to a real field trip.
How could the virtual field trips be integrated into a school?
The article said the first step would be to find the large group video conferencing software at your school and then go onto websites and do research on the different kinds of field trips. The funding is the hardest part to get but the school may agree or have money that can be used for this kind of thing in a special fund for field trips or other resources.
How could students benefit from these virtual field trips?
Students would be able to see relevant, fun, interactive places that pertain to the curriculum. Since field trips are being used less and less this will help make the material real and interactive for students. It is engaging and has tools that allow students to participate in ways that they may not have been able to otherwise.
Section=March_April_No_6_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4516&ContentID=25443&DirectListComboInd=D
"The Beginner's Guide to Interactive Virtual Field Trips" is just as it sounds, a guide to interactive virtual field trips. With budgets being cut all over the country, field trips are occurring less in schools. This article leads teachers or future teachers to websites and resources that can help them to "take" their students on field trips through the web. These web-based field trips are interactive and the main expense is something most schools already have in place, large group video conferencing. These virtual field trips can take students to most major tour spots. Museums can be accessed and other monuments as well. As well as scientific places with interactive experiments. These all have a fee but it is small in comparison to a real field trip.
How could the virtual field trips be integrated into a school?
The article said the first step would be to find the large group video conferencing software at your school and then go onto websites and do research on the different kinds of field trips. The funding is the hardest part to get but the school may agree or have money that can be used for this kind of thing in a special fund for field trips or other resources.
How could students benefit from these virtual field trips?
Students would be able to see relevant, fun, interactive places that pertain to the curriculum. Since field trips are being used less and less this will help make the material real and interactive for students. It is engaging and has tools that allow students to participate in ways that they may not have been able to otherwise.
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