I personally related to this article because I 've seen the advantages being a student myself. In the article on page three it mentions how a student used a computer program that corrected his spelling words and personalized his score. I use a similar program called "Colby" for Spanish. I am able to practice my conjugations and the computer program will correct them for me-letting me know which ones I need to work on. This tool is especially good for practicing because it enables you to identify your weak areas and work on them.
Another part of the artcle that I related to was the collaborative writing section on page four. In this section it discusses peer editing and how students can work together to learn and be more sucessful. Webct has really benefited me because I am able to contact students and the teacher with questions. I have also swapped ideas and input with other students from my classes. The use of technology in this aspect really keeps the learner on track because they are able to get help from each other. The article really let me see the benefits of using technology--that it can create a very active and collaborative learning experience for students.
Another tool I learned this week was how to use Google. By doing that worksheet , I was able to see the benefits of using an advanced search. I always thought that the advanced search didn't really help but I was proved very wrong. Learning how to use the advanced search will not only benefit my research but save me enormous time. I will always use the advanced search now that I am aware of its advantages.
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Hey Danielle,
I related to the article as well. I am a little biased at times, though, about the benefits of technology, especially when screwing up in this class, which I thought would be easy. However, you are absolutely right. We can take advantage of so many characteristics of a computer and programs we don't even know about, but we need to find them. That Spanish conjugation program you have would've really helped me in my Spanish classes. Like you mentioned, even the google advanced search is something I've always known about, but never used because it seemed so complicated, yet it's so simple.
Hi Danielle,
I agree with you completely on what you mentioned about the assigned worksheet. The advance search really saves time. I would usually type in what ever I was looking for in the box and go on from there. I also thought this assignment was very helpful.
I too related to the article but not as relating to myself. My teachers used the old method of paper, pencil, and board. The closest memory I have about seeing computers used in the classroom is a Pre-1st class. In this classroom the teacher had her students in centers and one of them used computers. It was amazing what the students did with the programs she used. They were mainly phonics, blending, decoding etc.
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