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.
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