Wow! There is just so much to learn and it seems that my brain cannot seem to get everything in order. Chapter 3 was a very interesting chapter! It talked about the application software, how to work with that kind of software and how it can benefit the gradual process of your classroom. There was one section that I found extremely beneficial and that was on page 138. Laying out the different categories of application software helped me to more fully understand what areas use this the most. I would totally recommend people to look into that section because it may help you find where you can use it in your classroom as well.
There are so many great uses for this kind of software. My favorite would have to be how you can use it for your classroom organization. The grade book online is going to be wonderful, because that way every area of your students education can be logged right there. I also found the note taking to be very helpful, because for example, one day if you felt that you were not right on target with your lesson and your students did poorly on that part of a test, you could give your students some lee way and clarify that topic more clearly the next go around.
In the productivity software section, most everything we have learned about word processing is summed up right there. They have a table on page 147 that I found enlightening and I felt that would be a great place to check out. It put together most of the word processing features in one neat table and then it briefly gave a summary of that feature. I suggest going there if you are having trouble with the word processing. One thing that I would really love to become more familiar with, would have to be the spreadsheet feature. My mother is a fourth grade teacher and she uses that to keep a majority of her information in order.
The presentation graphics software is a for sure place to look into. It talked a lot about Power Point and if you are anything like me, I would love to understand that a little better.
I hope that all of the Section 13 people find this blog to be interesting. I would enjoy to hear some feedback on what you guys thought and also what you guys know that I could learn from you! I hope that everyone had a wonderful, blessed weekend and if you are struggling with some of this stuff, DO NOT get discouraged because we are going to be some great teachers because of this class! :)
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
*~Chapter 1 Post~*
When I first realized that we were going to have to read these chapters in order to write our blogs, I was bored already. After reading the first chapter, I realized just how fun this class might actually be if I just come in with a positive attitude.
While reading this chapter it was very easy for me to comprehend how computers work and what techniques should be used to teach a class. It talked about notebook computers, which are more commonly known as laptops, these were subjects that I was familiar with, so I decided that it might be interesting to learn more. It is so crazy how far technology has come. Even since I have been in elementary school, the computers have been upgraded by an extreme amount. How weird is it that we can access the Internet by using our cell phones?!?
The National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers, I thought was very interesting, because it defines the fundamentals for applying technology in K-12 educational studies. This is what most teachers need to have in order to teach efficiently to the students. This chapter in a few words, was trying to communicate just how vital it is for the students and the teachers to be well updated on the technological world. The reason for this is that as time goes on, most everything is going to require computer literate people. The whole basis for why we should understand technology was summed up in this one statement, "what students should know and be able to do to learn effectively and live productively in an increasingly digital world," which is the NETS-S emphasis. This whole chapter was very inviting, because it made me realize just how important it is for me to understand how to communicate through technology. It is a good way to communicate with parents, letting them be informed on their child's schedule. It is also a way in which we can teach our students vital material, and not bore them to death.
I feel that I have learned much more than I knew before, but I am very ready to learn a lot more. There is not much that I would like to share with my classmates just yet, but I am sure that eventaully I will have some kind of epiphany.
While reading this chapter it was very easy for me to comprehend how computers work and what techniques should be used to teach a class. It talked about notebook computers, which are more commonly known as laptops, these were subjects that I was familiar with, so I decided that it might be interesting to learn more. It is so crazy how far technology has come. Even since I have been in elementary school, the computers have been upgraded by an extreme amount. How weird is it that we can access the Internet by using our cell phones?!?
The National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers, I thought was very interesting, because it defines the fundamentals for applying technology in K-12 educational studies. This is what most teachers need to have in order to teach efficiently to the students. This chapter in a few words, was trying to communicate just how vital it is for the students and the teachers to be well updated on the technological world. The reason for this is that as time goes on, most everything is going to require computer literate people. The whole basis for why we should understand technology was summed up in this one statement, "what students should know and be able to do to learn effectively and live productively in an increasingly digital world," which is the NETS-S emphasis. This whole chapter was very inviting, because it made me realize just how important it is for me to understand how to communicate through technology. It is a good way to communicate with parents, letting them be informed on their child's schedule. It is also a way in which we can teach our students vital material, and not bore them to death.
I feel that I have learned much more than I knew before, but I am very ready to learn a lot more. There is not much that I would like to share with my classmates just yet, but I am sure that eventaully I will have some kind of epiphany.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
*~My First Post~*
I am very excited about starting this class and learning new information on technology. Although I spend a lot of time on the computer at home, and I am constantly on Facebook and texting on my cell phone, I am not very good at the technical aspects. My grandmother always comes to me when she needs help on the computer, so at least someone thinks that I know what I am doing! Throughout my educational career, I have learned about various programs, but they have never stayed with me. I would love to learn more about Power Point so that when I become a teacher I can use that program to assist me. I would also really love to learn about some various programs that can help me teach my students more efficiently and with more entertaining features.
I think that I have various learning styles. In some areas I learn better with hands on tools. With other areas I am much better working with examples over and over again until I can do that subject well. My brother, who is about two years younger than me has always struggled in class. He can never focus on his task and is given more time to take assessment tests. I feel that if his teachers had just been a little more patient and tried to work with him, than maybe he would have been able to do a little better. My brother would sometimes come home and tell me and my mom how mean his teachers were to him. My goal as a teacher is to help the student in all ways possible, never making them feel inferior to me or their peers. This class I believe is going to help me more thouroughly understand the ways in which I can teach my students. Every child has a different learning technique and as a teacher it will be my responsibility to figure out what that is.
During this class, I hope that I will be able to make many friends. These friends will be a helpful tool in giving me new and beneficial ideas. Two heads are always better than one.
I think that I have various learning styles. In some areas I learn better with hands on tools. With other areas I am much better working with examples over and over again until I can do that subject well. My brother, who is about two years younger than me has always struggled in class. He can never focus on his task and is given more time to take assessment tests. I feel that if his teachers had just been a little more patient and tried to work with him, than maybe he would have been able to do a little better. My brother would sometimes come home and tell me and my mom how mean his teachers were to him. My goal as a teacher is to help the student in all ways possible, never making them feel inferior to me or their peers. This class I believe is going to help me more thouroughly understand the ways in which I can teach my students. Every child has a different learning technique and as a teacher it will be my responsibility to figure out what that is.
During this class, I hope that I will be able to make many friends. These friends will be a helpful tool in giving me new and beneficial ideas. Two heads are always better than one.
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