Things that I valued in this class were learning power point, word and excel a lot better. I feel that these three components of the class were the most important because I will use them the most often. I really had a lot of fun creating the newsletter, the power point, and the excel document. I don’t know if it was because I already had a little experience with them and didn’t feel frustrated, or I like playing around with what it looks like. I will definitely be using these three programs, especially word. I loved the newsletter idea and plan on using it in my future classroom.
The things that I didn’t value as much were the assignments aimed at older children. The reason why is because I want to teach kindergarten, so I really can’t see myself using them. I really thought Filamentality, imovie, and inspiration were great, I just can’t see myself using them with the children. I could, however, see myself using them for other creative projects.
The only suggestion I would make is to get rid of the blog (even though I am writing in it now) I say this because it doesn’t really benefit the student’s understanding of technology. I feel that using solely the discussion board would have been better. That is my only suggestion; everything else was great (even though I complained a lot and said a few curse words at the computer) I really learned a lot of tools in this class.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYBODY!
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Monday, May 7, 2007
Blog 14
Movie making:
I felt the process of editing and filming was difficult and very tedious. Although I found it difficult, the end result was really cool. With practice, I can see this as a great tool for the classroom. What made it so difficult was editing film that was taken by inexperienced filmmakers. If I were to change the process I would have planned better. Before filming there should have been set scripts and cue cards for the actors. I believe that this would have helped enormously with the editing because there wouldn’t have been so many things to edit out of the video. I also would have filmed more, so that my group was able to have more to work with. I learned a lot from making this video about the process of filming and editing.
I can really see this being used for class projects in the future. It would be difficult to teach editing to the younger students but I can definitely see video editing in high school. It would be a great way for students to use their creativity and have a lot of fun with it as well. I also like the idea that the kids are able to learn how to use a camera and imovie. These tools will really help them in the future and maybe get then started in film careers. I believe that it is important that we, as teachers, incorporate skills in the classroom that students will be able to use in the future and maybe get them motivated on a career path.
Splicing Video into the Writing Process:
I really enjoyed this article because I was really able to see the process of movie making and editing in action. I thought the article was a great tool for teachers to use in the classroom because it was very informative and instructive. I really like the ideas about the civil war and the mystery project. I could really see myself using ideas similar to that in the classroom for history and science. I also really liked this article because it showed the process of collaboration and teamwork. The students were able to feed ideas off each other and really create a wonderful project for their class. The students were also able to learn how to work in a team by giving each other jobs and responsibilities. Making a video and editing is a wonderful way for students to use their creativity as well. Students are able to come up with a script, characters, settings, costumes, music, etc. All of these things can really get students motivated to do their work. I think that these types of projects are important for students because it lets them share in the teaching process. I also liked how the students were able to incorporate technology into their creative process. Making a video and editing it uses all different types of learning processes, which helps students that are better or skilled at one thing instead of another. I definitely see myself using this in my future classroom to enhance my student’s learning.
I felt the process of editing and filming was difficult and very tedious. Although I found it difficult, the end result was really cool. With practice, I can see this as a great tool for the classroom. What made it so difficult was editing film that was taken by inexperienced filmmakers. If I were to change the process I would have planned better. Before filming there should have been set scripts and cue cards for the actors. I believe that this would have helped enormously with the editing because there wouldn’t have been so many things to edit out of the video. I also would have filmed more, so that my group was able to have more to work with. I learned a lot from making this video about the process of filming and editing.
I can really see this being used for class projects in the future. It would be difficult to teach editing to the younger students but I can definitely see video editing in high school. It would be a great way for students to use their creativity and have a lot of fun with it as well. I also like the idea that the kids are able to learn how to use a camera and imovie. These tools will really help them in the future and maybe get then started in film careers. I believe that it is important that we, as teachers, incorporate skills in the classroom that students will be able to use in the future and maybe get them motivated on a career path.
Splicing Video into the Writing Process:
I really enjoyed this article because I was really able to see the process of movie making and editing in action. I thought the article was a great tool for teachers to use in the classroom because it was very informative and instructive. I really like the ideas about the civil war and the mystery project. I could really see myself using ideas similar to that in the classroom for history and science. I also really liked this article because it showed the process of collaboration and teamwork. The students were able to feed ideas off each other and really create a wonderful project for their class. The students were also able to learn how to work in a team by giving each other jobs and responsibilities. Making a video and editing is a wonderful way for students to use their creativity as well. Students are able to come up with a script, characters, settings, costumes, music, etc. All of these things can really get students motivated to do their work. I think that these types of projects are important for students because it lets them share in the teaching process. I also liked how the students were able to incorporate technology into their creative process. Making a video and editing it uses all different types of learning processes, which helps students that are better or skilled at one thing instead of another. I definitely see myself using this in my future classroom to enhance my student’s learning.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Blog #13
Readings:
From the first reading, I really liked how a teacher used a discussion forum for the class. What I liked most was that students were able to communicate and comment on weekly topics. The teacher made it easy for the students to connect with each other about their schoolwork. I also liked how there was a search mechanism for students to be able to find the things they need quickly and effectively. At the end of the article it lists the cons of web pages and databases. I would definitely agree that it could be really frustrating to not have the support in order to create these web pages.
From the second reading, I really liked how the author made a comment about how teachers are eager to learn new classroom ideas. I think that it is important that teachers are making sure that they are practicing current technologies in the classroom and most teachers that care about their students and what they are learning, are willing to except new technologies and implement them in the classroom. I also agree with the article that the three "Rs" are outdated for today's students because they don't address the skills they need for today--such skills as evaluating, organizing, and managing information, just to name a few.
From the third reading, I really liked how the author gave examples of classroom activities and really showed how easy it is for students to work with a database. Databases are great ways for students to learn critical thinking by categorizing, classifying, comparing, etc. The students are able to take classroom data and apply it to their databases. The students are able to communicate with each other about schoolwork (as in the example about books in the article.) Databases are a great way for students to be organized and use their skills on a computer.
Databases:
I really enjoyed learning about databases in the classroom. It was easy and a great way to organize and classify information. Databases can be used for multiple different assignments or projects. I could definitely see databases being used for science, especially science projects. Instead of coming up with your own graph or chart and estimating what it should like, databases give you precise information on a graph for you.
I can also see databases being used to organize information statistically. Databases would be great for surveys, lists, or other information gathered from a large amount of people. Databases are really easy in that, with a simple click, you can make an amazing graph. The database that we used on Wednesday was really great because it can be used by students without them getting bored with it. That database offered great features that let you play with colors and symbols. I can really see that database actually being used because it is kid-friendly. I also liked how the database gave you options--you didn't have only one graph or chart to chose from. I was able to play with the different graphs and see which one I liked the most and which one relayed the message I was trying to send through picture. Overall databases are really easy to learn and a great way for students to organize their thought visually.
From the first reading, I really liked how a teacher used a discussion forum for the class. What I liked most was that students were able to communicate and comment on weekly topics. The teacher made it easy for the students to connect with each other about their schoolwork. I also liked how there was a search mechanism for students to be able to find the things they need quickly and effectively. At the end of the article it lists the cons of web pages and databases. I would definitely agree that it could be really frustrating to not have the support in order to create these web pages.
From the second reading, I really liked how the author made a comment about how teachers are eager to learn new classroom ideas. I think that it is important that teachers are making sure that they are practicing current technologies in the classroom and most teachers that care about their students and what they are learning, are willing to except new technologies and implement them in the classroom. I also agree with the article that the three "Rs" are outdated for today's students because they don't address the skills they need for today--such skills as evaluating, organizing, and managing information, just to name a few.
From the third reading, I really liked how the author gave examples of classroom activities and really showed how easy it is for students to work with a database. Databases are great ways for students to learn critical thinking by categorizing, classifying, comparing, etc. The students are able to take classroom data and apply it to their databases. The students are able to communicate with each other about schoolwork (as in the example about books in the article.) Databases are a great way for students to be organized and use their skills on a computer.
Databases:
I really enjoyed learning about databases in the classroom. It was easy and a great way to organize and classify information. Databases can be used for multiple different assignments or projects. I could definitely see databases being used for science, especially science projects. Instead of coming up with your own graph or chart and estimating what it should like, databases give you precise information on a graph for you.
I can also see databases being used to organize information statistically. Databases would be great for surveys, lists, or other information gathered from a large amount of people. Databases are really easy in that, with a simple click, you can make an amazing graph. The database that we used on Wednesday was really great because it can be used by students without them getting bored with it. That database offered great features that let you play with colors and symbols. I can really see that database actually being used because it is kid-friendly. I also liked how the database gave you options--you didn't have only one graph or chart to chose from. I was able to play with the different graphs and see which one I liked the most and which one relayed the message I was trying to send through picture. Overall databases are really easy to learn and a great way for students to organize their thought visually.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Wiki Assignment
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listbellabe.html
Please give me feedback if you can. I am having trouble making my links work all the time.
Please give me feedback if you can. I am having trouble making my links work all the time.
Monday, April 9, 2007
Blog #11
I thought the article this week was very interesting because it dealt with the issue of race and class and how it effects the use of technology in the classroom. It would be nice if we could got placed in a school with advanced technology but that is not always the case. We must be ready for any job and do the best we can.
It is our job to make sure that we use our resources to their fullest potential. One thing that can potentially inhibit children's learning experience through technology is the location of the computers and the accessibility. Computers should be easily accessible to students not just the teacher. If there are not enough computers than teachers can take this opportunity to do group work or pair work by taking turns.
Teachers must also evaluate the software and make sure that is meeting all student's needs. I thought that this was a really good point because there are so many different types of learners who have different backgrounds. It is important for teachers to make sure that the assignments that use technology address the needs of all students of all diverse populations.
This week we learned about wikis. I think wikis are great. They are a great source of information on any topic. Valuable resources are added constantly making this a great way to research. As a teacher we can use them to research ideas for the classroom. For our students, we can create creative assignments for them using wikis. We can also advise our students to use wikis for research helping them with their homework or classroom assignments. Wikis are a great way for students to collaborate together on projects. Instead of working on their assignments solely in the classroom, they are able to go home and work on them together.
It is our job to make sure that we use our resources to their fullest potential. One thing that can potentially inhibit children's learning experience through technology is the location of the computers and the accessibility. Computers should be easily accessible to students not just the teacher. If there are not enough computers than teachers can take this opportunity to do group work or pair work by taking turns.
Teachers must also evaluate the software and make sure that is meeting all student's needs. I thought that this was a really good point because there are so many different types of learners who have different backgrounds. It is important for teachers to make sure that the assignments that use technology address the needs of all students of all diverse populations.
This week we learned about wikis. I think wikis are great. They are a great source of information on any topic. Valuable resources are added constantly making this a great way to research. As a teacher we can use them to research ideas for the classroom. For our students, we can create creative assignments for them using wikis. We can also advise our students to use wikis for research helping them with their homework or classroom assignments. Wikis are a great way for students to collaborate together on projects. Instead of working on their assignments solely in the classroom, they are able to go home and work on them together.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Blog #9
I found the midterm both easy and difficult. I was really nervous about it because I am not very good on computers, but I found that once I let my nerves settle I was okay. The most difficult parts of the midterm were the inspiration and remembering urls. I did not even think about remembering all of the urls. Unfortunaltely that was two points taken away from me , which is kind of alot on an assignment that is worth 30 points. The inspiration portion of the assignment took the longest because I made it to small the first time and I wasn't sure exactly what she was looking for.
The easiest parts of the midterm were writing about powerpoint and writing formulas. The powerpoint was easy for me to remember because she gave us examples of bad powerpoints in class and I was able to remember why they were so bad by visualizing them. I also thought the formulas were easy because I memorized them and we had recently done an excel assignment. I had a feeling those would be on the midterm.
Overall I felt pretty comfortable with the midterm. I thought it was fair--it wasn't too easy or too difficult. I really wish i would have memorized the urls, but oh well, nothing I can do now. I surprisingly did better than I thought, which means I'm learning so that , I am happy about.
The easiest parts of the midterm were writing about powerpoint and writing formulas. The powerpoint was easy for me to remember because she gave us examples of bad powerpoints in class and I was able to remember why they were so bad by visualizing them. I also thought the formulas were easy because I memorized them and we had recently done an excel assignment. I had a feeling those would be on the midterm.
Overall I felt pretty comfortable with the midterm. I thought it was fair--it wasn't too easy or too difficult. I really wish i would have memorized the urls, but oh well, nothing I can do now. I surprisingly did better than I thought, which means I'm learning so that , I am happy about.
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