Friday, April 30, 2010
Final Honest Reflection Post
I will be answering my question in outline format. If you need a reference on what the original question is you can access the class blog.
1. These are some of the things I have learned from my EDM310 class and how I would use them in my teaching career or on an individual basis.
Blogs: I found these to be a incentive tool for creativity. This is a great way to get feed back for yourself and your students. At the same time, it is a tool that you can share information with other people.
PresentationsThe Google presentations is a way to present a lesson using a "free" program. You use it very similar to power point.
Google DocsI will be using Google docs in my future for the simple reason that I do not want to have to pay to create a letter. Google Docs can be uploaded in a word format. The only problem with Google Docs is it does not have the format simplicity that Word does.
Google SpreadsheetsThis is an excellent source for storing your passwords and such.
PicasoA tool to change your own pictures so that you can paste them elsewhere or just make cosmetic changes.
PodcastsThis was a fun project and I enjoyed working with my fellow students on this one. The recording made me feel like my opinion was going to come across to someone "hopefully".
Posts I ReadThis was one of the main things that opened my mind to other people's opinion. I was able to see how someone else felt or experienced the same process and their take on it.
PLN A way to document what you have learned and the tools you have used. I would like for my students to develop their own PLN and appreciate it.
TwitterI had a Twitter account before this class but I never really knew how it was going to be beneficial. I have establish many followers and have already began to use it as a source in my educational journey. I know I will use this tool in my career.
Comments for KidsI enjoyed commenting on the children's blogs and I know they enjoyed having someone commenting on their work. This showed me how important a positive attitude is important.
Comments for TeachersI have been able to follow most of my teachers that I commented on. In this process I have been able to find some role models in my career path. I hope to continue the professional leadership they have shown.
Who I am as a ProfessionalThis class has not necessarily changed who I am as a professional but it has added to my professionalism greatly. I am now a tech literate teacher.
Google FormsThese were great! I like getting to see what every one's anonymous answer's where. I would have like to done this on a larger scale. This will be a tool I use if to just put together a test.
Google EarthThis was neat. Not my favorite but it was neat. I can see where this could be used in a Geography class.
2. There is one thing that I wished I would have gotten some experience on the Smart Board. I know these are very common in a classroom and I would have liked to of mastered this.
3. No Way!
4. Yes! After working so hard on a project like podcasts or presentations it was fun to share them with my classmates. I even posted a lot of them on my facebook account to share with my family and friends.
5. I found the terms to be intellectually challenging. A lot of the terms I was already aware of the process but not what it was "officially called".
6. Heck No!
7. If I was to make a change I would split it into two classes. This way you can concentrate on the processes and work quality. The projects would have better quality material in them If I had more concentrated instructions on the subject matter.
8. I will maintain and improve my technological literacy by maintaining my tweets, continue to use my programs (Vocaroo, Blogs, Screenjelly, etc), and by instilling technology literacy in my own students and children.
1. These are some of the things I have learned from my EDM310 class and how I would use them in my teaching career or on an individual basis.
Blogs: I found these to be a incentive tool for creativity. This is a great way to get feed back for yourself and your students. At the same time, it is a tool that you can share information with other people.
PresentationsThe Google presentations is a way to present a lesson using a "free" program. You use it very similar to power point.
Google DocsI will be using Google docs in my future for the simple reason that I do not want to have to pay to create a letter. Google Docs can be uploaded in a word format. The only problem with Google Docs is it does not have the format simplicity that Word does.
Google SpreadsheetsThis is an excellent source for storing your passwords and such.
PicasoA tool to change your own pictures so that you can paste them elsewhere or just make cosmetic changes.
PodcastsThis was a fun project and I enjoyed working with my fellow students on this one. The recording made me feel like my opinion was going to come across to someone "hopefully".
Posts I ReadThis was one of the main things that opened my mind to other people's opinion. I was able to see how someone else felt or experienced the same process and their take on it.
PLN A way to document what you have learned and the tools you have used. I would like for my students to develop their own PLN and appreciate it.
TwitterI had a Twitter account before this class but I never really knew how it was going to be beneficial. I have establish many followers and have already began to use it as a source in my educational journey. I know I will use this tool in my career.
Comments for KidsI enjoyed commenting on the children's blogs and I know they enjoyed having someone commenting on their work. This showed me how important a positive attitude is important.
Comments for TeachersI have been able to follow most of my teachers that I commented on. In this process I have been able to find some role models in my career path. I hope to continue the professional leadership they have shown.
Who I am as a ProfessionalThis class has not necessarily changed who I am as a professional but it has added to my professionalism greatly. I am now a tech literate teacher.
Google FormsThese were great! I like getting to see what every one's anonymous answer's where. I would have like to done this on a larger scale. This will be a tool I use if to just put together a test.
Google EarthThis was neat. Not my favorite but it was neat. I can see where this could be used in a Geography class.
2. There is one thing that I wished I would have gotten some experience on the Smart Board. I know these are very common in a classroom and I would have liked to of mastered this.
3. No Way!
4. Yes! After working so hard on a project like podcasts or presentations it was fun to share them with my classmates. I even posted a lot of them on my facebook account to share with my family and friends.
5. I found the terms to be intellectually challenging. A lot of the terms I was already aware of the process but not what it was "officially called".
6. Heck No!
7. If I was to make a change I would split it into two classes. This way you can concentrate on the processes and work quality. The projects would have better quality material in them If I had more concentrated instructions on the subject matter.
8. I will maintain and improve my technological literacy by maintaining my tweets, continue to use my programs (Vocaroo, Blogs, Screenjelly, etc), and by instilling technology literacy in my own students and children.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Week 2 (was lost)
Sunday, January 24, 2010
A Vision of Students Today:This little movie was very entertaining. It had a kinda thriller movie undertone. There was a lot of shocking information that the students were putting out there. These things are not on our minds on a daily basis but they do exist and effect us. We do have to keep in mind that with all of the negative facts there are positives to go with them. Do I think that technology can save us. I do think that with most of the problems or dilemmas that the students presented can be improved with the use of technology. Technology does have a way of opening doors and breaking down barriers. Technology can offer convenience to obtaining education. Its not about the technology:I completely agree. We as teachers have to remember to keep our minds open to learning. I think that as someone providing information to the public (students) it is also important to keep up with the development of society. So that the knowledge that we are trying to convey is done so in an interesting and applicable way. This keeps the student willing to take in and use the lesson being shared.In my opinion, I believe no one ever quits learning. Whether people realizes or not we are taking in new information on a daily basis. If we were to quit learning it would be a rather boring place to be. Is it OK to be a Technically Illiterate Teacher?I don't think we should come down that hard on teachers that are not proficient in the technology field. These are probably our older teacher that are looking at retirement. I just can't phantom to think that teachers that have spent tens of years in a class room have nothing to offer their children in means of learning. I'm sure that any decent teacher is going to be open to learning new ways to connecting with his/her students. So, I don't see someone absolutely refusing to open their minds to technology. In the same breath, just because a teacher is a front runner in the technology department doesn't mean they are a good teacher. Yes they might know how to tweet, skype, and/or blog but are they able to relay the math lesson on fractions in a way the students will be able to use in the future? More than likely children are going to grasp technological lessons easier but, are they getting the basis of the lesson or how to push a button.
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A Vision of Students Today:This little movie was very entertaining. It had a kinda thriller movie undertone. There was a lot of shocking information that the students were putting out there. These things are not on our minds on a daily basis but they do exist and effect us. We do have to keep in mind that with all of the negative facts there are positives to go with them. Do I think that technology can save us. I do think that with most of the problems or dilemmas that the students presented can be improved with the use of technology. Technology does have a way of opening doors and breaking down barriers. Technology can offer convenience to obtaining education. Its not about the technology:I completely agree. We as teachers have to remember to keep our minds open to learning. I think that as someone providing information to the public (students) it is also important to keep up with the development of society. So that the knowledge that we are trying to convey is done so in an interesting and applicable way. This keeps the student willing to take in and use the lesson being shared.In my opinion, I believe no one ever quits learning. Whether people realizes or not we are taking in new information on a daily basis. If we were to quit learning it would be a rather boring place to be. Is it OK to be a Technically Illiterate Teacher?I don't think we should come down that hard on teachers that are not proficient in the technology field. These are probably our older teacher that are looking at retirement. I just can't phantom to think that teachers that have spent tens of years in a class room have nothing to offer their children in means of learning. I'm sure that any decent teacher is going to be open to learning new ways to connecting with his/her students. So, I don't see someone absolutely refusing to open their minds to technology. In the same breath, just because a teacher is a front runner in the technology department doesn't mean they are a good teacher. Yes they might know how to tweet, skype, and/or blog but are they able to relay the math lesson on fractions in a way the students will be able to use in the future? More than likely children are going to grasp technological lessons easier but, are they getting the basis of the lesson or how to push a button.
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Final PLN
My final reflection can not be summed up in a blog. I am really amazed at the things that I have learned and used in this class. I have used the audacity to record interviews for this class and my other classes. Audacity just made it more simpler to get my point/points across. My experience with the skype are exceptional and eye opening. Ive used it to keep in contact with my boyfriend that is states away and my children are able to keep up with other family members. I can totally see where this can be used in a classroom setting. Skype is an birds eye view into the world and its uses are endless. I have started establishing my twitter network. In the past couple of weeks I have found even more tools to use for my education and for my teaching career The Google documents are so handy. You can create your own sites, surveys, and simple documents. The only problem that I found with the google docs is that when creating a report it doesn't have the formatting as easy as Windows does. What you are able to do is create your report and when you have free access to windows convert your document over and make the changes that are needed.
This class has been such a challenge but in the same since rewarding. It has really opened my mind and opportunities to the world. I know I could be reluctant about having a positive attitude towards the projects but they are some of the projects that I am most proud of through out my college education so far. I will be able to carry this information with me into the future. I just hope that when I get stuck on something I don't know(like before) i remember to search for what I need and a wall is just a way to show how badly I want it(whatever "it" is).
Thank you for introducing me to the world of technology. Next time my children ask to get on the computer I won't just let them play video games. I will have them play with some of the new technology tools and create an original project. In the end my daughter did get her face book account and I have no anxiety about her socializing on it. I have went over the rules and regulations and trust her to abide.
This class has been such a challenge but in the same since rewarding. It has really opened my mind and opportunities to the world. I know I could be reluctant about having a positive attitude towards the projects but they are some of the projects that I am most proud of through out my college education so far. I will be able to carry this information with me into the future. I just hope that when I get stuck on something I don't know(like before) i remember to search for what I need and a wall is just a way to show how badly I want it(whatever "it" is).
Thank you for introducing me to the world of technology. Next time my children ask to get on the computer I won't just let them play video games. I will have them play with some of the new technology tools and create an original project. In the end my daughter did get her face book account and I have no anxiety about her socializing on it. I have went over the rules and regulations and trust her to abide.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
April 25
Wow! I love her PLE it is very inspiring and encouraging. If a seventh grader can create such a creative and complete PLE. This makes me want to put a lot more effort in my own.
What would my sentence be? I don't know exactly how it would read but I know some key words that would be included in it. Some of the words are patient, strong, creative, encouraging, and/or great persevere abilities. The order or words around these adjectives I have know clue but these are a few of my characteristics.
What would my sentence be? I don't know exactly how it would read but I know some key words that would be included in it. Some of the words are patient, strong, creative, encouraging, and/or great persevere abilities. The order or words around these adjectives I have know clue but these are a few of my characteristics.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Using Technology to Teach
One of the main forms of technology that I would teach a subject would have to choose Skype. This technology can be used to demonstrate how to put something together or how to work a problem. Skype can be use to invite speakers into your classroom to share with your students their personal experiences with either the science or math that you are teaching. This program gives you a tool to a first hand experience for your students.
Monday, April 12, 2010
April 4 (bp)
What wonderful work Kaia and her father did. This whole class has really opened my eyes to the benefits of being connected to the world. I hope to be able to lead these children when my teaching career begins. This has really inspired my to help my children to create them a blog so they can be creative and communicate. At the start of this class I was so worried about being exposed internationally. I didn't want negative results and had the same if not more powerful opinion about my own children being on the Internet. Now that its getting closer to the end of this class I can truly say my opinion has done a 180. I can't believe I have been holding my children back. I think this summer I am going to do a project with them and teach them how to create and manage their blogs. Thanks for the inspiration. I know my children will thank you.
Vote For President (April 18 bp)
In taking this course I have found that the three main ways of communicating to a mass audience is through Face Book, Blogging, and/or Twitter. Which is your favorite? Which do you choose to lead your experience in communicating through technology? Which "candidate" do you think can do the best job? Who is going to be the upstanding leader that we need in this new world?
-My vote goes to (drum role please) Twitter. I find twitter to be quicker than blogging, more substantial than face book, and most likely to lead us in learning how to use education in our classroom. So make sure who you follow on your twitter it makes a mark. :)
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dFgyOVp3OUNtRGpORXNmakk3b0MtVWc6MQ
-My vote goes to (drum role please) Twitter. I find twitter to be quicker than blogging, more substantial than face book, and most likely to lead us in learning how to use education in our classroom. So make sure who you follow on your twitter it makes a mark. :)
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dFgyOVp3OUNtRGpORXNmakk3b0MtVWc6MQ
For all Those Flash Card Freaks!
Just wanted to share this with people that visit my blog. For those of you who use flash cards you are going to love this! You can now make online flashcards. There is a program online that you can create and quiz yourself with your own flashcards. No more writing for hours just to be able to flip a card to find the ans. You can find the site on my twitter account. I twitted it today so it should be easy to find. If not let me know @ bettycernosek@hotmail.com. Hope it helps especially with finals coming up in a couple of weeks. Have fun!
April 11 blog
+Why is it important for students to post their work to blogs? Give examples that you have encountered.
_ It is important for students to post their work to their blogs so that they can get feedback and so they are able to share ideas with other students and people. Some of the examples that I have encountered in sharing my work on my blog have mostly been positive. I like going to the teacher blogs because I can add them to my twitter and follow their ideas and comments. I have gotten so many ideas from this, one example is the online flash cards to study with. This is great to study with. Another example of why students should share their blogs is that I have really became aware of what a bad speller I am. This is something that has been brought to my attention and am now able to make a change to be more conscious of my spelling.
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