What?
Today we talked about our final assignment and we were given various options of final projects. We can do newsletters, fliers, or brochures. We talked about the various ways to publish our work in "publish" to a PDF file, so that we will be able to down load it onto our UEN website.
I have enjoyed learning about all the various tools available to me as a student and a future educator. This class was such a wonderful class for me to open my eye's and mind to what is out there and I have already enjoyed the benefits of knowing about these tools.
So What?
In working with the various programs and tools, I think that google is probably one of my favorites. It offers so much information that it is amazing for me to comprehend the amount. I also like the way google offers all of these tools free of charge. That is in it's self amazing, because nothing is "free" anymore. I have enjoyed also learning about collaborative projects while using google, and feel that is such a useful tool, when working as a group. I know I will be using this often as I enter the professional program this coming fall. I also enjoyed working with the Microsoft Publish program, and thought it was very helpful by providing various templates to use when setting up my projects, and giving me ideas. It was a bit tricky getting the finished projects downloaded to a PDF file, initially the acrobat converter on UEN, wouldn't work with a few of my projects, but then I was able to download on my computers program, then download to UEN. This worked like a charm.
I love being able to store all of my projects and information on my UEN file. I like knowing it is there and available when ever I need it, at home or at school. This is such a great idea, and wonderful way to store information which I can use in the future.
Then What?
I will definitely use these tools in my classroom, and I feel that I will be so much better prepared by knowing how to use all of these programs. These tools will help me create projects for my students, prepare my lessons, keep the parents of my students involved and aware of what is being done in the classroom. It will also allow me to be more organized and able to keep my lesson plans, projects, and schedules running smoothly. I am so glad I have had the experience to use these tools and create presentations, so when it comes time for me to use these in the classroom, I won't be afraid to use them, and to help my lessons and presentations be more interesting and meaningful.
Video
School House Rock "A noun is a person, place or thing"
I loved seeing this video again, it was awesome. It reminded me of Saturday morning cartoons, when I would regularly see it as a young child. This video is a classic because it was so catchy. As children we all grew up seeing it, and memorizing it, and singing it.
I can still sing along to the words. This was high tech in our year, and now some kids would probably consider it "boring" but for us this was awesome.
I think that it shows where we were at 30 years ago, and how life and learning has evolved since that time. School House Rock was a great example of how media can positivily effect students. I think music is a great tool to combine with information, inorder to make presentations for lessons. Also ryhming helps us all remember facts better, School House Rock used all of these ideas to make it a classic. I will show these clips in my classes, it's good for the students and I think it's still good to help students remember important facts.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Video's
What?
I loved seeing the interactive video's they were awesome. We talked about the various educational video sites that are popular. We talked about teacher tube in comparison to you tube and disscussed those differences. We learned that teacher tube has comercials unlike Youtube, but that teacher tube was a more reliable source and the links didn't change as often as the links on youtube. We visited the National Geographic sight to see the interactive or "simulation" of an underwater sea kelp forest, and saw the various underwater creatures and fish. It was really neat, and I could see how fun this would be for students. And what a great oportunity for students who haven't had the opportunity to see such a place to be able to have a "simulation" of the ocean, and be able to experience that. We also looked at the Weather Maker sight, and saw how it allowed students to adjust the tempurature and humitidy to make the weather change and experience seasons--very interesting.
So What?
I loved learning about these simulation internet sights. They were so neat--and I feel that they are such a great tool to allow students of everyback ground and income to be able to experience the ocean, or to fly down a canyon, or to fly an airplane. It gives the student knowledge and an experience which will allow the student to be able to form ideas and learn--things that would otherwise be impossible to imagine without seeing. I feel like these simulation activities are wonderful to help children think and helps promo creativity. By giving students these experiences they are able to grow and expand their knowledge of the world they live in. It opens up ideas and allows them to do anything. Again I believe that the more experiences and education we can give our students the better off they are and the more likely they are to suceed and be properous individuals.
Then What?
As an educator I will be very open to simulation video's and simulation activities. I feel like it will give my students many experiences to help increase their knowledge and learn. By using these types of interactive simulated video's and activities I can supplement my lessons and give my students more opportunities to learn the concept I am teaching. I thought it was also very useful to know how to use Zamzar in order to be able to permanently download information directly on to my UEN sight. Children with learning disabilities will be able to interact with these stimulative sights and possibly be able to understand and learn better by having the kinesthetic experience and following them at their own pace. From my experiences with my own children I know they love to work on the computer and interact in activities. I feel that this is a positive tool and I do feel it has place in the classroom and I feel that it definitely would be of benefit to my students-I will use it in my class.
Video Reflection
"Millennial Generation"
This video talked about how technology is changing and what students are imagining in the future. I enjoyed listening to these students views on what they see in the future, and what they expect from technology. They want media mobility--which means being able to take media: pictures, music, information, their computer anywhere they choose. To be able to have technology and their media at their fingertips where ever they need it. They also looked to the future and talked about technology which used gesture recognition and finger print identity--to help eliminate identity theft and gave technology security. They also talked about their parents and how sometimes older people aren't as technologically advanced because they are afraid of new things. I think it is important for us all to become a technologically advanced people , it will help the United States continue to prosper.
I loved seeing the interactive video's they were awesome. We talked about the various educational video sites that are popular. We talked about teacher tube in comparison to you tube and disscussed those differences. We learned that teacher tube has comercials unlike Youtube, but that teacher tube was a more reliable source and the links didn't change as often as the links on youtube. We visited the National Geographic sight to see the interactive or "simulation" of an underwater sea kelp forest, and saw the various underwater creatures and fish. It was really neat, and I could see how fun this would be for students. And what a great oportunity for students who haven't had the opportunity to see such a place to be able to have a "simulation" of the ocean, and be able to experience that. We also looked at the Weather Maker sight, and saw how it allowed students to adjust the tempurature and humitidy to make the weather change and experience seasons--very interesting.
So What?
I loved learning about these simulation internet sights. They were so neat--and I feel that they are such a great tool to allow students of everyback ground and income to be able to experience the ocean, or to fly down a canyon, or to fly an airplane. It gives the student knowledge and an experience which will allow the student to be able to form ideas and learn--things that would otherwise be impossible to imagine without seeing. I feel like these simulation activities are wonderful to help children think and helps promo creativity. By giving students these experiences they are able to grow and expand their knowledge of the world they live in. It opens up ideas and allows them to do anything. Again I believe that the more experiences and education we can give our students the better off they are and the more likely they are to suceed and be properous individuals.
Then What?
As an educator I will be very open to simulation video's and simulation activities. I feel like it will give my students many experiences to help increase their knowledge and learn. By using these types of interactive simulated video's and activities I can supplement my lessons and give my students more opportunities to learn the concept I am teaching. I thought it was also very useful to know how to use Zamzar in order to be able to permanently download information directly on to my UEN sight. Children with learning disabilities will be able to interact with these stimulative sights and possibly be able to understand and learn better by having the kinesthetic experience and following them at their own pace. From my experiences with my own children I know they love to work on the computer and interact in activities. I feel that this is a positive tool and I do feel it has place in the classroom and I feel that it definitely would be of benefit to my students-I will use it in my class.
Video Reflection
"Millennial Generation"
This video talked about how technology is changing and what students are imagining in the future. I enjoyed listening to these students views on what they see in the future, and what they expect from technology. They want media mobility--which means being able to take media: pictures, music, information, their computer anywhere they choose. To be able to have technology and their media at their fingertips where ever they need it. They also looked to the future and talked about technology which used gesture recognition and finger print identity--to help eliminate identity theft and gave technology security. They also talked about their parents and how sometimes older people aren't as technologically advanced because they are afraid of new things. I think it is important for us all to become a technologically advanced people , it will help the United States continue to prosper.
Podcasts and Vidcasts
What?
Today we learned about pod casts and vidcasts. It was interesting to realize how quickly technology changes and how ipods continue to upgrade and change. We also learned to shop around when purchasing these items, because there is an enormous difference in prices, and to shop wisely you really need to check several retail stores and sites on the Internet. I enjoyed talking about the various ways vidcasts and pod casts could be used in the classroom and in education. I believe they are amazing and are a great tool to help keep students informed and stay informed about the class when they are absent.
Then What?
I hope that I will be able to use the vidcasts to help in working with my students. I think it would be such a great experience for my students to be able to collaborate and make an educational video or podcast that can be used in our classroom. I feel that by being involved in making a project the students will feel good about their contribution and they will have ownership in the project. I also feel that by making pod casts for my absent students they will be able to understand difficult subjects without having to take class time to repeat --for students who missed the initial lesson. Post casts and vidcasts give more options to the educator on how they want to present information to their students. I enjoyed being able to work together to think of an educational vidcast. It was interesting and amazing to be able to make a film and submit it to YouTube. Very fun to see the end result and learn this technology--it will be very useful in my class.
Now What? As a teacher I will be actively working to engage my students and find out what they are interested in--and encourage them to explore the unknown. I feel that by allowing my students to create their own vidcasts/pod casts they will open a whole new world up. They can help in creating projects that will help enrich our lessons and help them learn in hands on experiences. I will definitely film some lessons so if students struggle or are gone, they will be able to watch the podcast or vidcast and hopefully be able to have another opportunity to understand and learn. I think it is such a great tool, I have actually used vidcasts on YouTube to learn algebra this semester in my college algebra course. It doesn't replace a great teacher who is engaged in teaching, but it does give you opportunities for additional learning time outside of the classroom. All in all I feel that any additional educational pod casts and vidcasts are a great option for students and teachers.
Video Reflection
"Why let kids blog?"
This was a good video to help you see all of the benefits of giving students the opportunity to blog in school. It highlighted the benefits of allowing students to blog, such as giving students ownership of their work, collaboration with other students and helping them learn to share ideas with other students. In addition to these points it also stated that when students are given the opportunity to blog they also are given the opportunity to expand their creativity, and be engaged in a project --which in turn helps them learn to work and reflect on what they are writing and have written, and have a more global way of thinking. As a future teacher I feel it is so important to give students every opportunity to try new technology and expand their knowledge and become efficient at it. By giving students these learning experiences we are helping them expand their learning and prepare for the future--in a digital world.
Today we learned about pod casts and vidcasts. It was interesting to realize how quickly technology changes and how ipods continue to upgrade and change. We also learned to shop around when purchasing these items, because there is an enormous difference in prices, and to shop wisely you really need to check several retail stores and sites on the Internet. I enjoyed talking about the various ways vidcasts and pod casts could be used in the classroom and in education. I believe they are amazing and are a great tool to help keep students informed and stay informed about the class when they are absent.
Then What?
I hope that I will be able to use the vidcasts to help in working with my students. I think it would be such a great experience for my students to be able to collaborate and make an educational video or podcast that can be used in our classroom. I feel that by being involved in making a project the students will feel good about their contribution and they will have ownership in the project. I also feel that by making pod casts for my absent students they will be able to understand difficult subjects without having to take class time to repeat --for students who missed the initial lesson. Post casts and vidcasts give more options to the educator on how they want to present information to their students. I enjoyed being able to work together to think of an educational vidcast. It was interesting and amazing to be able to make a film and submit it to YouTube. Very fun to see the end result and learn this technology--it will be very useful in my class.
Now What?
Video Reflection
"Why let kids blog?"
This was a good video to help you see all of the benefits of giving students the opportunity to blog in school. It highlighted the benefits of allowing students to blog, such as giving students ownership of their work, collaboration with other students and helping them learn to share ideas with other students. In addition to these points it also stated that when students are given the opportunity to blog they also are given the opportunity to expand their creativity, and be engaged in a project --which in turn helps them learn to work and reflect on what they are writing and have written, and have a more global way of thinking. As a future teacher I feel it is so important to give students every opportunity to try new technology and expand their knowledge and become efficient at it. By giving students these learning experiences we are helping them expand their learning and prepare for the future--in a digital world.
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