Wednesday, July 25, 2012
EDTC 5010 Section 601
As the class comes to a close I am quite surprised at how pleased I was with it. One of my colleagues took the course last summer and failed it. She told me numerous times that the class was extremely hard and that I probably wouldn't do well with. I must say that I wasn't disappointed at all. I feel like I learned a lot of resources that I can take back to my classroom next month. Overall I fill that it was a great asset to my professional development.
Teacher, Technology and the Classroom: Reflecting What I know
1. What can I do to "get ready" for a lesson in which my students use computers?
First of all teachers should develop a well thought out lesson. Teachers should have information already prepared and uploaded before starting a lesson such as downloading software, creating bookmarks and etc. Teachers should also have a set of classroom management rules in place to make sure students know the "do's and dont's of using computers at school.
2. Where does the "computer part" come when I am teaching a lesson?
The "computer part" comes into play when students are engaging in in drills, guided practice, independent work and games. Teachers should be on guard during this time to make sure students are staying on task.
3. How do you ensure equal access for all students with only three computers?
Students can work in groups and divide up task so that all students will have a chance to have some computer time. Task should be divided equally so that all students will have an equal amount of time.
First of all teachers should develop a well thought out lesson. Teachers should have information already prepared and uploaded before starting a lesson such as downloading software, creating bookmarks and etc. Teachers should also have a set of classroom management rules in place to make sure students know the "do's and dont's of using computers at school.
2. Where does the "computer part" come when I am teaching a lesson?
The "computer part" comes into play when students are engaging in in drills, guided practice, independent work and games. Teachers should be on guard during this time to make sure students are staying on task.
3. How do you ensure equal access for all students with only three computers?
Students can work in groups and divide up task so that all students will have a chance to have some computer time. Task should be divided equally so that all students will have an equal amount of time.
Reflecting What I know: Graphic Organizers
1. How do you know that students understand a concept?
The best way to tell that students can understand a concept is to have them apply it to a real life situation or problem. In my classes, one of the hardest concepts that students have problems with is distinguishing the differences between abbreviations and equivalents. After teacher this lesson I normally give students a cookie recipe to prepare. Students have to read the recipe and interpret between teaspoons, tablespoons, and a variety of cup sizes. If the student's cookies come out just right I know that they understand that concept that was taught. If I have a group where their cookies come out salty, dry, too sweet or doughy that makes me realize that they didnt quite grasp the concept that was taught.
2. How can you depict student misconceptions of key information.
One way to tell is by using the example in my previous answer. Another way to tell is by testing or your students to make sure they are grasping the information. If your score are really low this will show you that students didn't quite grasp the information.
3. How can students capture and transfer brainstorming ideas into written thoughts?
Brainstorming ideas can be mapped out on a graphic organizers. If using a spider map the main idea can be put in the middle and the branches can be used for key main points. This way students can organize the information that they have. There are also graphic organizers on computers which offer brainstorming tools.
The best way to tell that students can understand a concept is to have them apply it to a real life situation or problem. In my classes, one of the hardest concepts that students have problems with is distinguishing the differences between abbreviations and equivalents. After teacher this lesson I normally give students a cookie recipe to prepare. Students have to read the recipe and interpret between teaspoons, tablespoons, and a variety of cup sizes. If the student's cookies come out just right I know that they understand that concept that was taught. If I have a group where their cookies come out salty, dry, too sweet or doughy that makes me realize that they didnt quite grasp the concept that was taught.
2. How can you depict student misconceptions of key information.
One way to tell is by using the example in my previous answer. Another way to tell is by testing or your students to make sure they are grasping the information. If your score are really low this will show you that students didn't quite grasp the information.
3. How can students capture and transfer brainstorming ideas into written thoughts?
Brainstorming ideas can be mapped out on a graphic organizers. If using a spider map the main idea can be put in the middle and the branches can be used for key main points. This way students can organize the information that they have. There are also graphic organizers on computers which offer brainstorming tools.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Integrating Problem Solving and Educational Software: Reflecting What I Know
3. When I integrate problem solving or educational software into a lesson, what changes will be needed? There isn't really many changes that has to be done when incorporating this software. Teachers should just incorporate the software the same way that they would any other computer usage in the classroom. 2. How do I choose the correct software?
Teachers are ware of the type of content that they will be teaching in their classrooms. It is best that teachers pick the appropriate software that would benefit their students. Teachers should consider the content accuracy, alignment with your objectives and the effectiveness of the program before buying any type of software.
1. What are the benefits of using problem solving or educational software?This type of software allows students to think outside the box. The problem solving software helps stimulates the students minds by allowing them to use upper level thinking. The problem solving games also allows students to have increased attention. Educational software gives students a chance to review information for upcoming classroom test or state standardized test.
Teachers are ware of the type of content that they will be teaching in their classrooms. It is best that teachers pick the appropriate software that would benefit their students. Teachers should consider the content accuracy, alignment with your objectives and the effectiveness of the program before buying any type of software.
1. What are the benefits of using problem solving or educational software?This type of software allows students to think outside the box. The problem solving software helps stimulates the students minds by allowing them to use upper level thinking. The problem solving games also allows students to have increased attention. Educational software gives students a chance to review information for upcoming classroom test or state standardized test.
Incorporating Multimedia
Below is a video which was prepared by the students in the yearbook class at my high school. This shows one way that a class such as this one can incorporate multimedia. The video is one that celebrates graduating Seniors.
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<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g700DikzLwk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Integrating Multimedia as a Tool : Reflecting What I Know
1. How can my students use multimedia for their projects?
Students create many different types of projects by using multimedia. Students can projects which can incorporate videos, powerpoints, prezis and digital recordings. It is always fun for students to use multimedia as a way to create projects versus the old traditional way using markers and poster board.
2. What applications are available for creating a multimedia presentation?
Applications which are available include voice recorders, digital video creators, powerpoints, prezis, and Smart Board software. All of the applications allow for students to be unique and creative when preparing their multimedia presentations.
3. Should I place limits on how my students use multimedia?
Yes, I believe that teachers should place some type of limit or guidelines for student use of multimedia. Teachers should make sure that all materials that students create are in compliance with the school rules. You wouldn't want students preparing multimedia projects with strong sexual content, violence or profanity. It is important that teachers monitor students progress to make sure that they are following the guidelines that you have in place.
Students create many different types of projects by using multimedia. Students can projects which can incorporate videos, powerpoints, prezis and digital recordings. It is always fun for students to use multimedia as a way to create projects versus the old traditional way using markers and poster board.
2. What applications are available for creating a multimedia presentation?
Applications which are available include voice recorders, digital video creators, powerpoints, prezis, and Smart Board software. All of the applications allow for students to be unique and creative when preparing their multimedia presentations.
3. Should I place limits on how my students use multimedia?
Yes, I believe that teachers should place some type of limit or guidelines for student use of multimedia. Teachers should make sure that all materials that students create are in compliance with the school rules. You wouldn't want students preparing multimedia projects with strong sexual content, violence or profanity. It is important that teachers monitor students progress to make sure that they are following the guidelines that you have in place.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Reflecting What I Know: Exploring WWW in the Classroom
1. Now that I have access to the web how can I use it effectively?
You can use the internet for many functions. Most often it is used for researching information. You can also use the web to collaborate with other teachers and your students. As a teacher one of the main functions we will use it for is Email. Teachers ofter recieve a lot of emails.
2. How Do I Manage students' use of the Web in my class?
Managing student use of the web can be tricky at times. It is very important that te
achers are walking around monitoring student progress . This ensures that students are staying on task and also making sure they aren't on prohibited sites. At some schools such as my own, the technology department can go back and look at every site that the student has visited even if they try to erase the history. I believe this is very important.
3. Which features of the Web do I use?
There are many different features on the web that you can use. You can use the Web for collaborating, communication, content management such as web pages, and also for professional development.
You can use the internet for many functions. Most often it is used for researching information. You can also use the web to collaborate with other teachers and your students. As a teacher one of the main functions we will use it for is Email. Teachers ofter recieve a lot of emails.
2. How Do I Manage students' use of the Web in my class?
Managing student use of the web can be tricky at times. It is very important that te
achers are walking around monitoring student progress . This ensures that students are staying on task and also making sure they aren't on prohibited sites. At some schools such as my own, the technology department can go back and look at every site that the student has visited even if they try to erase the history. I believe this is very important.
3. Which features of the Web do I use?
There are many different features on the web that you can use. You can use the Web for collaborating, communication, content management such as web pages, and also for professional development.
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