Embracing The Common Cause "Advocating for Ed Tech" by Jennifer Roland Feb 2006 Vol 33. No 5
Educators are being called on more and more to advocate at various levels for funding for educational technology funding. Mrs Roland says, "ISTE believes that all educators/members must become an advocate." Technology have improved learning, administration, home-schooling, communication. Mrs Roland goes on to say, "If your district allows site-based decision making for technology, you should focus your efforts on your building administrators. Advocacy Day allows educators to learn first hand how to bring together a community of like minded educators, which leads to our state legislators. ISTE have an Advocacy Efforts. Mrs Roland further states, "That ISTE partnered with CoSN to create ETAN to help educators with state of the art website and online community." The best way to find out who is on the right committee is to do your research and see who represents the region in which you are in. Then there is the starter kit; she goes on to say shows the stories of Ed Tech in action, organized in grouping of stories that show how technology transforms learning, motivates students, improve achievements, builds communit and improves access for under served populations. ISTE provides Washington Notes monthly on its website.Mrs. Roland shows just how to do these research to get the source of information that is needed. from the U.S House of representatives, U.S Senate web site, first Gov and how to email legislators directly. Mrs Roland shows, with the current political climate in the United States, advocacy is becoming an important part of any educator's job. With the help of the resources that she shares, she showed how the most timid educator can embrace the new role of confidence and success.
Questions:How do I as a future educator see my self becoming an advocate?
Answers: By staying an active member of ISTE, it will keep me abreast of all the latest information, that will enable me to be an advocate for my community.
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Sunday, April 15, 2007
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Internet Safety....Journal #9
Internet Safety: A whole School Approach by Greg Taranto - April 2007. Vol.34 No.7
Today's students are technology savvy, unlike older adults who are still lacking in technology. Mr. Taranto says, "the ability to use the Internet to instantly access information is powerful." Every school is providing education on the proper use of Internet usage. Because technology is is a powerful tool it is indeed important to encourage the proper use and guidelines on the proper use of technology. Mr Taranto goes on to say at, Canonsburg Middle school students are introduced to a collaborative, multifaceted approach, because they are using the Internet for technology education courses, classroom discussion, assemblies." this means that student are using the Internet for more that an education tool. they are preparing PowerPoint presentation to share with family members. He further goes on to say, " that the Technology education and guidance department were an excellent place to start getting the message across." In seventh grade student are allow to take two several six week courses, which covers cyberbulling, protecting personal or private information, etiquette "netiquette" and even evaluating these websites. Tips are give to the student on how to handle themselves if they are in a predicament of choices. Students are excited because they can give their input and opinions. Parents are included in monthly meetings on proper follow up and involvement of the most important components on Internet safety. the community can acquire newsletters and a variety of posting. The need of social issues is address, NETS for students and parents are address to show just how the adolescent learners are be taught responsibility during their early years in Middle school.
Questions: How would I introduce Internet Safety to my class?
Answers: I will make them complete a survey. I think his survey will be a good discussion of Internet Safety for a class room discussion session during the introductory to the computer.
Today's students are technology savvy, unlike older adults who are still lacking in technology. Mr. Taranto says, "the ability to use the Internet to instantly access information is powerful." Every school is providing education on the proper use of Internet usage. Because technology is is a powerful tool it is indeed important to encourage the proper use and guidelines on the proper use of technology. Mr Taranto goes on to say at, Canonsburg Middle school students are introduced to a collaborative, multifaceted approach, because they are using the Internet for technology education courses, classroom discussion, assemblies." this means that student are using the Internet for more that an education tool. they are preparing PowerPoint presentation to share with family members. He further goes on to say, " that the Technology education and guidance department were an excellent place to start getting the message across." In seventh grade student are allow to take two several six week courses, which covers cyberbulling, protecting personal or private information, etiquette "netiquette" and even evaluating these websites. Tips are give to the student on how to handle themselves if they are in a predicament of choices. Students are excited because they can give their input and opinions. Parents are included in monthly meetings on proper follow up and involvement of the most important components on Internet safety. the community can acquire newsletters and a variety of posting. The need of social issues is address, NETS for students and parents are address to show just how the adolescent learners are be taught responsibility during their early years in Middle school.
Questions: How would I introduce Internet Safety to my class?
Answers: I will make them complete a survey. I think his survey will be a good discussion of Internet Safety for a class room discussion session during the introductory to the computer.
Friday, April 6, 2007
Virtual Schooling.....Journal #8
Virtual Schooling by Niki Davis and Dale S. Niederhauser. April 2007, Vol 34. No.7
The network is design to engage those working in the development of virtual schooling networks. A virtual schooling involves any situation where a learner's experience of schooling is partial or completely online. Whether provided by a virtual/online school (institution) or by independent providers delivering courses into existing school environment. Davis and Niederhauser says, " Students choose virtual schooling for many reasons." On line computer technology does have an important role to play in students education, by allowing engaged learners to work collaboratively in classes, and permitting parents and educators to be a part of a learning community. Davis and Niederhauser goes on to show how the system works, " Rather than meeting in a tradition classroom, the teacher and students communicate and share resources, via e.mail, videoconferening, blackboard, or moodle." Despite its limited history as an insturctional path virtual education is a promising and inevitable path of any future education system.
Questions: Would I recommend a parent who homeschool to take advantage of VS.
Answer: Yes I would encourage that parent/student to take advantage of this system. There are some student who are not motivate in a classroom structure, however with technology and working at own pace, a student would feel, at ease within their enviroment and be will to work harder, knowing that help is an email away.
The network is design to engage those working in the development of virtual schooling networks. A virtual schooling involves any situation where a learner's experience of schooling is partial or completely online. Whether provided by a virtual/online school (institution) or by independent providers delivering courses into existing school environment. Davis and Niederhauser says, " Students choose virtual schooling for many reasons." On line computer technology does have an important role to play in students education, by allowing engaged learners to work collaboratively in classes, and permitting parents and educators to be a part of a learning community. Davis and Niederhauser goes on to show how the system works, " Rather than meeting in a tradition classroom, the teacher and students communicate and share resources, via e.mail, videoconferening, blackboard, or moodle." Despite its limited history as an insturctional path virtual education is a promising and inevitable path of any future education system.
Questions: Would I recommend a parent who homeschool to take advantage of VS.
Answer: Yes I would encourage that parent/student to take advantage of this system. There are some student who are not motivate in a classroom structure, however with technology and working at own pace, a student would feel, at ease within their enviroment and be will to work harder, knowing that help is an email away.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Technology and Teacher Retention.....Journal #7
Technology and Teacher Retention by Robert Kadel.
Mr Kadel asked a very important question which was "What effect does technology have on teacher retention? He poses the pros and the con of this subject. Most district within the state has the availability of several technology resources to bring teachers new into their district to teach; however on the other hand if there is technology and no support how can teachers use the technology to support them. He says, "The difference anoung districts is not how much in resources they have available but in the way the district using those resources." (pg 30). District can bring in preservice training and teacher education program to integrate technology into the curriculum. Take for example CSUSM has a requirement for all teacher candidate a prequisite in Technology. In that instant when a new teacher candidate apply for a teaching position the districts already know that we are prepared in ways to handle the internet, and some software programs, now all the district have to do is to bring that new teacher up to standard on their software program. Kadel goes on to say "make the following available: make technology a priority, establish a technology infrasructure, focus on developent, make training opportunities and support available to student, staff, and faculty. However it comes down to one thing, all persons involve must have a positive attitude and be ready for the support.
Question: Would I as a new teacher be willing to go to a district that do not have the necessary support in technology?
Answer: Yes I would be will to go to that district, knowing what I know and what was taught to me during my years at college. I can share my knowledge with the teachers who are not up to date. "peer teaching" and perhaps I can even reach out to the University staff and integrate a program where faculity can create an infrastructure with the district, school, and the university. It is an all win, win situation. Community togetherness!
What are some of the most effective strategies for delivering technology professional development within schools?
Answer: determine my readiness and the district readiness with the availability of softwares. By attending or suggesting workshops, skills that we need to reevaluate by keeping abreast on the lates technology in order to be ready to teach my students. Show my growth through the school year by what I have learn through technology, and by even attenting some more summer courses to keep up with the newest technology softwares.
Mr Kadel asked a very important question which was "What effect does technology have on teacher retention? He poses the pros and the con of this subject. Most district within the state has the availability of several technology resources to bring teachers new into their district to teach; however on the other hand if there is technology and no support how can teachers use the technology to support them. He says, "The difference anoung districts is not how much in resources they have available but in the way the district using those resources." (pg 30). District can bring in preservice training and teacher education program to integrate technology into the curriculum. Take for example CSUSM has a requirement for all teacher candidate a prequisite in Technology. In that instant when a new teacher candidate apply for a teaching position the districts already know that we are prepared in ways to handle the internet, and some software programs, now all the district have to do is to bring that new teacher up to standard on their software program. Kadel goes on to say "make the following available: make technology a priority, establish a technology infrasructure, focus on developent, make training opportunities and support available to student, staff, and faculty. However it comes down to one thing, all persons involve must have a positive attitude and be ready for the support.
Question: Would I as a new teacher be willing to go to a district that do not have the necessary support in technology?
Answer: Yes I would be will to go to that district, knowing what I know and what was taught to me during my years at college. I can share my knowledge with the teachers who are not up to date. "peer teaching" and perhaps I can even reach out to the University staff and integrate a program where faculity can create an infrastructure with the district, school, and the university. It is an all win, win situation. Community togetherness!
What are some of the most effective strategies for delivering technology professional development within schools?
Answer: determine my readiness and the district readiness with the availability of softwares. By attending or suggesting workshops, skills that we need to reevaluate by keeping abreast on the lates technology in order to be ready to teach my students. Show my growth through the school year by what I have learn through technology, and by even attenting some more summer courses to keep up with the newest technology softwares.
Social Justice Choice or necessity....Journal #6
Social Justice Choice or Necessity by Colleen Swain and David Edyburn
Technology in the classroom is a very important framework of social justice when it y is implemented into the clasroom. Teachers have a personal decision to make when deciding to use technology in the classroom, because some teachers are still teaching the old way in is very difficult for some students who are ready to venture out into technology. However for those teachers who can influence the education gap when it come to Technology they can infuse the instructional technology in the classrooms as a component and catalyst for social justice. Encouraging students to engage more frequently in technology will enhance their experience in digital divices. for example, access to technology in higher education such as universities is a requirement for new incoming freshman, if they are not familiar with technology they will be at a disadvantage. Therefore, if technology is introduced early during school years before entering college, they will be better prepared when they are ask to submit papers instead of hand writing. Swain and Edyburn says, "....little attention has focused on critical issues associated with the use of instructional technology as a social justic tool." However, with technology students can solve problems with access to various source of information, and this will enhance all learning through diverse strategies when technology is readily available.
Question: How would I monitor my students progress over time in the use of Technology?
Answer: I have to prepare my student by making available technology in the classroom. I have to be able to let them gain access through open sources and software that is available.
Question: How would I examine the framework of tecchnology?
Answer: As a eacher I would encourage my students to share the use of computers in the classsroom and learning centers, but not sturcture activities and ensure that all student enjoy equal time and hands-on-experience.
Technology in the classroom is a very important framework of social justice when it y is implemented into the clasroom. Teachers have a personal decision to make when deciding to use technology in the classroom, because some teachers are still teaching the old way in is very difficult for some students who are ready to venture out into technology. However for those teachers who can influence the education gap when it come to Technology they can infuse the instructional technology in the classrooms as a component and catalyst for social justice. Encouraging students to engage more frequently in technology will enhance their experience in digital divices. for example, access to technology in higher education such as universities is a requirement for new incoming freshman, if they are not familiar with technology they will be at a disadvantage. Therefore, if technology is introduced early during school years before entering college, they will be better prepared when they are ask to submit papers instead of hand writing. Swain and Edyburn says, "....little attention has focused on critical issues associated with the use of instructional technology as a social justic tool." However, with technology students can solve problems with access to various source of information, and this will enhance all learning through diverse strategies when technology is readily available.
Question: How would I monitor my students progress over time in the use of Technology?
Answer: I have to prepare my student by making available technology in the classroom. I have to be able to let them gain access through open sources and software that is available.
Question: How would I examine the framework of tecchnology?
Answer: As a eacher I would encourage my students to share the use of computers in the classsroom and learning centers, but not sturcture activities and ensure that all student enjoy equal time and hands-on-experience.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Changing the Curriculum: Not the Technology ....Journal #5
Changing the Curriculum: Not the Technology by Kenneth Kawajewski "Summer 2002-2003, Vol 30)"
Over the past decade or so there has been a great demand for the accountability of performance for K-12 students (NCLB or A Nation at Risk.) In this article Mr. Kwajewski says, "He believe that integration of technology will help more students learn more information throughout the new century." Technology is viewed as a core value, however it is time that administrators overhaul the system, not just tinkering with parts and let the curriculum change in order for technology in schools to realize its fullest potential across the board with students. He goes on to say, "no one involved with the process of education can refute the following observation. Teachers are still teaching in isolation. Teachers still teach how they were taught. Change from the top seldom reaches the classroom and todays students are absorbing curricula unsuited for the challenges facing them today." Attemps at educational change have failed. There are attempts to integrate the curriculum through interdisciplinary teaching but it happens infrequently with little blending of learning. Reports have generated attempts to recognize the curriculum around new principles such as ability grouping, active learning, constructivism, back to the basics, and critical thinking. Still the curriculum revolves around the traditional four major subjects of mathematics, social studies, language arts and science. How about changing the old curriculum to perhaps Communication, Life skills, Problem Solving, Economics, and Technology. Communication would encompass language, Life skills includes special educ, health nutrition, community services. Problem Solving, thinking skills, research, math and prigramming, Economic would help with golbal economny, and Technology it will be necessary for every area to use software, hardware tools to enhance learning, notebooks, laptops, palm devices, pagers, phones desktops, videos, and internet tools opening this area will create a new dialogue about the use of technology in the classroom.
Question: Can a change like this take place in all school across America?
Answer: Maybe! certainly the time has come, at least, to consider it. My believe is that Technology will only be successfully integrated and universally used by teachers and students when everyone is responsible and take a stand "Lets us Learn, Teach and Learn."
Question: How would I as a teacher implement Technology in my classroom?
Answer: I would make sure that my Math and Science students have every resource available to them in the way of Technology. Especially in Science, my student will be able to research, do presentations using Technology, show graphs etc. In math my students can use this tool to create statistics graphings, Honors students can be mush more versatile in group settings, creating dialogues, and working math at the system. If I as a teacher want my students to learn then I have to be willing to go that extra mile to also learn and stay ahead of the Technology.
Over the past decade or so there has been a great demand for the accountability of performance for K-12 students (NCLB or A Nation at Risk.) In this article Mr. Kwajewski says, "He believe that integration of technology will help more students learn more information throughout the new century." Technology is viewed as a core value, however it is time that administrators overhaul the system, not just tinkering with parts and let the curriculum change in order for technology in schools to realize its fullest potential across the board with students. He goes on to say, "no one involved with the process of education can refute the following observation. Teachers are still teaching in isolation. Teachers still teach how they were taught. Change from the top seldom reaches the classroom and todays students are absorbing curricula unsuited for the challenges facing them today." Attemps at educational change have failed. There are attempts to integrate the curriculum through interdisciplinary teaching but it happens infrequently with little blending of learning. Reports have generated attempts to recognize the curriculum around new principles such as ability grouping, active learning, constructivism, back to the basics, and critical thinking. Still the curriculum revolves around the traditional four major subjects of mathematics, social studies, language arts and science. How about changing the old curriculum to perhaps Communication, Life skills, Problem Solving, Economics, and Technology. Communication would encompass language, Life skills includes special educ, health nutrition, community services. Problem Solving, thinking skills, research, math and prigramming, Economic would help with golbal economny, and Technology it will be necessary for every area to use software, hardware tools to enhance learning, notebooks, laptops, palm devices, pagers, phones desktops, videos, and internet tools opening this area will create a new dialogue about the use of technology in the classroom.
Question: Can a change like this take place in all school across America?
Answer: Maybe! certainly the time has come, at least, to consider it. My believe is that Technology will only be successfully integrated and universally used by teachers and students when everyone is responsible and take a stand "Lets us Learn, Teach and Learn."
Question: How would I as a teacher implement Technology in my classroom?
Answer: I would make sure that my Math and Science students have every resource available to them in the way of Technology. Especially in Science, my student will be able to research, do presentations using Technology, show graphs etc. In math my students can use this tool to create statistics graphings, Honors students can be mush more versatile in group settings, creating dialogues, and working math at the system. If I as a teacher want my students to learn then I have to be willing to go that extra mile to also learn and stay ahead of the Technology.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Audioblogging with Cell Phones....Journal #4
Audiobloggling with Cell Phones "From Toy to Tools" (Nov 2006, Vol.34, No 3) by Liz Kolb
A cell phone in most schools are not permitted, much less in classrooms. Some schools do allow cell phones on campus, as long as it is used before and after school. Some school do not allow taking pictures of other students with cell phones, and there are a variety of other reasons for that. However, when we consider cell phones, most people refer to it as a toy, especially when a youth or a teen is using such a piece of electronic equipment. Cell phones over the past few years are very important and handy especially in the case of emergencies. Cell phones are replacing other gadgets such as tape recorders, microphones, camcorders, cameras, along with the newest invention of Audioblogging. What we have to realize here is, not all students can afford such a luxuary of a cell phone, and further more not all teachers can afford to purchase a monthly plan in order to get their student involve in technology assignment. I think that Audioblogging should be sorely an option for each individual.
Questions:
What and how do we as teachers protect the privacy of our students when we are encouraging them to sign up for Audioblogging?
Answer: I do not think that protection and privacy is offered, because anyone can access the site, protection comes with an upgrade which will be another cost of $12.00 per month.
How many parent would be concern if a teacher introduce Audioblogging to their class?
Answer: Most parent do have a right to know what is going on and to what extent. Most School Administrators would have a control concern, because some students can abuse the privilege by posting inappropriae information of media in their blog site.
What grade/subject would I recommend that Audioblogging be introduced?
I think the appropriate grade will be 9-12 grades,and this can be done if a student is enrolled in a Technology Course, or a Television Reporting Course, a History Course, or a Science Course only.
A cell phone in most schools are not permitted, much less in classrooms. Some schools do allow cell phones on campus, as long as it is used before and after school. Some school do not allow taking pictures of other students with cell phones, and there are a variety of other reasons for that. However, when we consider cell phones, most people refer to it as a toy, especially when a youth or a teen is using such a piece of electronic equipment. Cell phones over the past few years are very important and handy especially in the case of emergencies. Cell phones are replacing other gadgets such as tape recorders, microphones, camcorders, cameras, along with the newest invention of Audioblogging. What we have to realize here is, not all students can afford such a luxuary of a cell phone, and further more not all teachers can afford to purchase a monthly plan in order to get their student involve in technology assignment. I think that Audioblogging should be sorely an option for each individual.
Questions:
What and how do we as teachers protect the privacy of our students when we are encouraging them to sign up for Audioblogging?
Answer: I do not think that protection and privacy is offered, because anyone can access the site, protection comes with an upgrade which will be another cost of $12.00 per month.
How many parent would be concern if a teacher introduce Audioblogging to their class?
Answer: Most parent do have a right to know what is going on and to what extent. Most School Administrators would have a control concern, because some students can abuse the privilege by posting inappropriae information of media in their blog site.
What grade/subject would I recommend that Audioblogging be introduced?
I think the appropriate grade will be 9-12 grades,and this can be done if a student is enrolled in a Technology Course, or a Television Reporting Course, a History Course, or a Science Course only.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Video in the Age of Participation... Journal #3
"Video in the Age of Participation" by Glenn Bull
In this article Mr Bull discusses that video had tremendous instructional potential. Some of the web he listed was PBS, NOVA, National Geographic. Today in most Science or Biology classes, teachers are using Nova, and National Geographic as a resource to engage in content area and grade level with links to state standards. Most Teachers today are downloading or having available variety videos to show in class ahead of time just in case the network is not available. Bull mention that some specific sites ("Annenberg Media at http//www.learner.org and PBS at http//www.pbs.org/teachersource") all of which are excellent teacher guides, lesson plans, and additional materials that can be implemented into the classrooms. Even thou most teacher are still using the primary text book most student are still researching and exploring the form of digital media outside of school. Bill goes on to say, New technology such as Web 2.0 service is fast approaching. these services are bringing every classroom closer to constructing an index of attributes relevant to specific instructional objectives.
Question...
1. Why Images in Education? why Not?
Answer: Happily we may be on the cusp of significant change. Images may soon become more important in the curriculum as affordable visual computer technology replace those that are text book. When student look at videos, or pictures they exist in the external world or in the mind's eye, play a part in memory and imagination. Using visualization techniques often is said to improve performance in sports and other activities, not only persuading ourselves of our potential but rehearsing the very steps and skills needed to ensure it.
2. Could I as a teacher benefit from using some of these site?
Answer: As a teacher I would definitely use all the tools available to me, in order for me to capture all students in my class. Not all students like to read a text, so to engagement that student I would definitely show a movie, if that is what it take to get that student to be motivated to learn and meet his grade requirement.
In this article Mr Bull discusses that video had tremendous instructional potential. Some of the web he listed was PBS, NOVA, National Geographic. Today in most Science or Biology classes, teachers are using Nova, and National Geographic as a resource to engage in content area and grade level with links to state standards. Most Teachers today are downloading or having available variety videos to show in class ahead of time just in case the network is not available. Bull mention that some specific sites ("Annenberg Media at http//www.learner.org and PBS at http//www.pbs.org/teachersource") all of which are excellent teacher guides, lesson plans, and additional materials that can be implemented into the classrooms. Even thou most teacher are still using the primary text book most student are still researching and exploring the form of digital media outside of school. Bill goes on to say, New technology such as Web 2.0 service is fast approaching. these services are bringing every classroom closer to constructing an index of attributes relevant to specific instructional objectives.
Question...
1. Why Images in Education? why Not?
Answer: Happily we may be on the cusp of significant change. Images may soon become more important in the curriculum as affordable visual computer technology replace those that are text book. When student look at videos, or pictures they exist in the external world or in the mind's eye, play a part in memory and imagination. Using visualization techniques often is said to improve performance in sports and other activities, not only persuading ourselves of our potential but rehearsing the very steps and skills needed to ensure it.
2. Could I as a teacher benefit from using some of these site?
Answer: As a teacher I would definitely use all the tools available to me, in order for me to capture all students in my class. Not all students like to read a text, so to engagement that student I would definitely show a movie, if that is what it take to get that student to be motivated to learn and meet his grade requirement.
Breathing Fire into Web 2.0....Journal #2
"Breathing Fire into Web 2.0" by Justine Hardman & David Carpenter
Administrators are integrating into classrooms managements software and curriculum systems into schools. while enhancing communication and collaboration for themselves and their students to support classroom activities. Some of these are classroom management and group management. Dragon Net is now on the rise throughout Asia. this helps to personalize on line workspace within this large community of academic web site. Dragon Net supports the school goal of preparing students for the real world of communications. Faculty and students can connect thorough curriculum. the entire system is very useful with all kind of information entered by teachers available to students either immediately or whenever the teacher decides. Some f the resources that are used is videos, presentation, PDF's all of which can be linked to multiple learning activities or as assessments for the curriculum. Another good thing is that teachers is only a click away from communicating to the child's parents, administrators, and student services. The process of Dragon Net can also accommodate or be a guide for new teachers, future students as well as parents.
Question...
1. How would Dragon Net be useful to me in the classroom?
Answer: I can use this program as a personal digital workspace, for notes, curriculum, use it to present to my class, send out a monthly calender of the curriculum that we will be approaching. keep up with my portfolio, just in case that a substitute has to substitute for me she/he will have access, so that they can post grades, and keep in touch with our team teachers.
Question...
2. What is the purpose of the Dragon Net as a Multifold?
Answer: I think that to create a focus for information accumulation and dissemination. Also to create instant access to that information. It will provide environmental responsibility by reducing the amount of paper used within our community, and to expand our sense of community, and how we communicate with each other.
Administrators are integrating into classrooms managements software and curriculum systems into schools. while enhancing communication and collaboration for themselves and their students to support classroom activities. Some of these are classroom management and group management. Dragon Net is now on the rise throughout Asia. this helps to personalize on line workspace within this large community of academic web site. Dragon Net supports the school goal of preparing students for the real world of communications. Faculty and students can connect thorough curriculum. the entire system is very useful with all kind of information entered by teachers available to students either immediately or whenever the teacher decides. Some f the resources that are used is videos, presentation, PDF's all of which can be linked to multiple learning activities or as assessments for the curriculum. Another good thing is that teachers is only a click away from communicating to the child's parents, administrators, and student services. The process of Dragon Net can also accommodate or be a guide for new teachers, future students as well as parents.
Question...
1. How would Dragon Net be useful to me in the classroom?
Answer: I can use this program as a personal digital workspace, for notes, curriculum, use it to present to my class, send out a monthly calender of the curriculum that we will be approaching. keep up with my portfolio, just in case that a substitute has to substitute for me she/he will have access, so that they can post grades, and keep in touch with our team teachers.
Question...
2. What is the purpose of the Dragon Net as a Multifold?
Answer: I think that to create a focus for information accumulation and dissemination. Also to create instant access to that information. It will provide environmental responsibility by reducing the amount of paper used within our community, and to expand our sense of community, and how we communicate with each other.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Finding New ways to connect..... #1
"Professors adjusts their Methods to reach technology-savvy generation" - By Eleanor Yang Su
Technology have arrived to its fullest capacity during this century. Computers, laptops, handheld electronic gadgets is what keeps the line of communication open. Within the colleges and university system it is now more or less a paper less trail. It allow student and professors alike to do multitasking. Eleanor Yand Su, says, "professors find teaching this generation, born in the 1980's and 90's frustrating and exhilarating. Its' a challenge, they say, to adjust their teaching styles to meet students' high expectations for multimedia components. But it's rewarding to connect with more of them through technology." More and more students while in classrooms attending to lecture, are not only taking meticulous notes, but they can multitasking several things, by keeping touch with friend and family members, checking email, text messaging, writing papers, and even doing research papers. Most universities today are offering on line courses. Most of the work can be done from their living room, some professors give quizzes on line. Even thou professor Gordon Clanton disagree that not all courses can be taught by technology. She is looking for way to adapt and make her class more engaging if she uses technology.
Questions.....
1. Could we definitely say that students are learning more through the varied formats of video, podcast and the Internet?
Answer: According to the article, students are certainly communication more with professors, both in class and out, mostly online. Even thou it is too early to know whether students are really learning more, I feel there are certain things that can be taught using technology however, when it come to mathematics there are just no getting around it. we still have to teach the old fashion way.
2. What are some of the way I would allow my student to use the computers in my class room?
Answer: Because I am going to teach Science, I feel having the use of a computer in this case will allow me to show more graphic in a 3-D fashion, so students can and will be able to see it from all angles. using an overhead projector is one thing, but having it on screen is another. and for the students that have access to a computer at home they will be able to access it, which I thing will be a great help while studying for a test.
Technology have arrived to its fullest capacity during this century. Computers, laptops, handheld electronic gadgets is what keeps the line of communication open. Within the colleges and university system it is now more or less a paper less trail. It allow student and professors alike to do multitasking. Eleanor Yand Su, says, "professors find teaching this generation, born in the 1980's and 90's frustrating and exhilarating. Its' a challenge, they say, to adjust their teaching styles to meet students' high expectations for multimedia components. But it's rewarding to connect with more of them through technology." More and more students while in classrooms attending to lecture, are not only taking meticulous notes, but they can multitasking several things, by keeping touch with friend and family members, checking email, text messaging, writing papers, and even doing research papers. Most universities today are offering on line courses. Most of the work can be done from their living room, some professors give quizzes on line. Even thou professor Gordon Clanton disagree that not all courses can be taught by technology. She is looking for way to adapt and make her class more engaging if she uses technology.
Questions.....
1. Could we definitely say that students are learning more through the varied formats of video, podcast and the Internet?
Answer: According to the article, students are certainly communication more with professors, both in class and out, mostly online. Even thou it is too early to know whether students are really learning more, I feel there are certain things that can be taught using technology however, when it come to mathematics there are just no getting around it. we still have to teach the old fashion way.
2. What are some of the way I would allow my student to use the computers in my class room?
Answer: Because I am going to teach Science, I feel having the use of a computer in this case will allow me to show more graphic in a 3-D fashion, so students can and will be able to see it from all angles. using an overhead projector is one thing, but having it on screen is another. and for the students that have access to a computer at home they will be able to access it, which I thing will be a great help while studying for a test.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Introduction Letter
Educ 422 Introduction Letter
Dear Students,
My name is Brenda Herbert. I was born in Wurzburg Germany, and raised in the United States Virgin Island St. Thomas. My primary school years were spend in Germany at Wurzbury American School, until I was age twelve and completed seventh grade my family and I departed for another tour. Lucky for my family, my father who served in the United States military (Army) as an officer decide he would try the United States Virgin Island (St. Thomas). That is where I continued on with my eight through twelfth grade education. I graduated from St. Thomas Roman Catholic High School. I then elected to attend Carthage College in Kenosha Wisconsin, where I graduated with a B.S in Liberal Studies. I will be applying for the Credential Program Fall 07.
It is scary for me as a prospective teacher to realize that so many young students know more about technology than I do. It is difficulty for me to admit that I do not know every thing that I would like to know. I am a PC person, because I do not have access to a Mac and when I do encounter a Mac it is very slow. In today’s age we are totally dependent on technology to do some of the following; pay bills, check on finances, do banking, receive and send assignments that are due either at work or school, get home work, get report cards, send letters to love ones, and we are becoming a paperless world. But it is my responsibility to work hard to enhance this content knowledge, especially as it relates to technology and the issues that surround technology in schools today.
The College of Education Mission statement says, “We are committed to diversity, our practice demonstrates a commitment to students-centered education, diversity, collaboration, professionalism, and shared governance.” Means a lot to when I applied to this University. This University does not just talk or put words on paper, but it follows through with cooperative power, global order, self-transformation and social democracy. I made a good choice when I chose this University to continue on into the Credential Program.
My name is Brenda Herbert. I was born in Wurzburg Germany, and raised in the United States Virgin Island St. Thomas. My primary school years were spend in Germany at Wurzbury American School, until I was age twelve and completed seventh grade my family and I departed for another tour. Lucky for my family, my father who served in the United States military (Army) as an officer decide he would try the United States Virgin Island (St. Thomas). That is where I continued on with my eight through twelfth grade education. I graduated from St. Thomas Roman Catholic High School. I then elected to attend Carthage College in Kenosha Wisconsin, where I graduated with a B.S in Liberal Studies. I will be applying for the Credential Program Fall 07.
It is scary for me as a prospective teacher to realize that so many young students know more about technology than I do. It is difficulty for me to admit that I do not know every thing that I would like to know. I am a PC person, because I do not have access to a Mac and when I do encounter a Mac it is very slow. In today’s age we are totally dependent on technology to do some of the following; pay bills, check on finances, do banking, receive and send assignments that are due either at work or school, get home work, get report cards, send letters to love ones, and we are becoming a paperless world. But it is my responsibility to work hard to enhance this content knowledge, especially as it relates to technology and the issues that surround technology in schools today.
The College of Education Mission statement says, “We are committed to diversity, our practice demonstrates a commitment to students-centered education, diversity, collaboration, professionalism, and shared governance.” Means a lot to when I applied to this University. This University does not just talk or put words on paper, but it follows through with cooperative power, global order, self-transformation and social democracy. I made a good choice when I chose this University to continue on into the Credential Program.
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