My ILP

#10

Teachers can use data collection tools to poll classes for feedback.  Teachers can also use data collection tools to ask a class for their overall opinions and thoughts.  This is important because the better you understand your students the better you can cater to their needs and overall teach instruction to them in a way they understand.  For example, if I wanted to see what my 5th grade students knew about math before I began to teach I could create a survey on Qualtrics for my students.  Then i could form an excel sheet with the data.  This would help me understand what content would be appropriate to teach in the math field.

Other classmates have been posting a lot of interesting stuff about technology and the many uses of it in the classroom.  My favorite posts are usually the ones that mention the teacher websites we made.  I really enjoyed this assignment so it was neat to look at my classmates ideas, deigns, and content.  I also enjoyed looking at people's posts on open source media use because there were many different helpful links to open sources that I could use in the future.  These will be helpful as a teacher because it is important that we set a good example by following all copyright laws and adhering to ethical guidelines.

Next I would like to work on learning how to use excel! I want to learn more about excel because it is a useful tool for budgeting and calculating/interpreting feedback.  This would be useful in everyday life as well as in my future career as a teacher.  I can do this by complete the project we have do next week that uses a survey tool and excel. Hopefully after I do this project I will be more comfortable using excel and as a result do well on the upcoming skill check.

#9

The flipped classroom is when you do your homework in class and you learn the lesson through videos outside of class on your own time.  I personally have taken a flipped class before and I hated it.  I really do not like to teach myself and I find it hard to keep up with the videos.  That being said, some kids do thrive in the flipped classroom setting.  It just depends on how you learn.  Some people need more help in the learning process and others in the application process.  https://www.edutopia.org/videos has educational videos you could check out to get an idea of flipped learning and classrooms.

The open education movement from MIT makes the open courses available for everyone to learn.
Open content specifies what people can and can't do with what they find online.  This is sort of like copyright.  Teachers can save a lot of time by adapting and editing online open materials shared through websites.  Open source software is usually free and can be downloaded online.  Open office is an example and here is a link to that.  http://www.searchr.net/Open%20Office?l=us-en

The PowerPoint project helped me learn how to navigate the PowerPoint software better.  I had done animations before but not in a long time so it was a good refresher.  I liked setting up the lesson and coming up with activities for the kids the best. I tried to incorporate lots of discussion questions and group collaboration to facilitate learning.  I also tried to incorporate many different learning styles to cater to as many students as possible.

#8

I was absent so I did not get to visit the Sports Psych Lab.  However, I believe that technology being integrated into schools is essential to set our students up for success.  Specifically the Dynavision D2 helps with perceptional vision and could be helpful for visual learning.  This could also help teach physical education.  Eventually this tool will help students learn how to process multiple things at once.

Bloom's Taxonomy is a framework for learning through goals.  It starts with remembering and then moves to understanding and applying.  Then you should encourage students to analyze, evaluate, and finally create using the knowledge they have learned.  If you are using a power point you can guide students through the framework of Bloom's Taxonomy.  You can do this by introducing the topic with words and visual aids in a power point.  Then you can do an activity with the power point to create understanding and show real world applications of a concept.  After that I would put a group activity on the power point so that they can analyze and then they could create there own powerpoint to show their full knowledge of the concept and teach technology skills.


http://edtechteacher.org/tools/
This website is used to recommend apps and technological tools for teachers.  They also do workshops to teach people about the innovation in education of technology.

#7

Assistive technologies can help disabled learners still be able to use computers.  For example someone with a physical disability may not be able to physically type, but through a voice recognition system they can still operate technology.  I've never used this before but I've seen it used in movies before.  I feel like this could be a challenge to use in the classroom because while everyone else is silently working, the kid using the vocal recognition software would be speaking and that could make him/her feel uncomfortable.

I really enjoyed designing my own website.  It made me want to start a personal one on fashion or something like that!  Navigating Weebly was not difficult and it taught me the basics of building a website.  It also taught me that a website would be very helpful for students because you can attach so many links and resources to it.  Putting the pictures in the spots I wanted then was difficult at first, but I played around with it and figured it all out.  (quinelaine.weebly.com)

Working with Diigo has also been really cool.  I love being able to annotate and share with our group.  This would be so useful for teachers all teaching the same subject.  You could share resources, ideas, and lessons with each other.  Diigo could also be used for a whole class that is working on a project to share information and helpful articles.  Overall this is a very useful and cool tool that I look forward to using more in the future.

ILP-"Tool Box"-Edmodo

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#6

Your sixth post should contain: · Most schools require teachers to maintain a set of class pages on the school website. Visit a school website and look at a few class pages. Write a paragraph about what kinds of information you see publically, (students and parents likely have access to information you will not see without log-in privileges). Include a screen shot. Be sure to identify the school and grade of students. ·

This teacher mainly uses her website to let kids catch up on assignments.  Under each tab she has links to assignments.  This is for an 8th grade Earth-Space Science class and the content and design seems to be appropriate for this grade.  This teacher also has her name and a space for people to leave comments in.  Overall it seems like she is not fully utilizing the tool of having a website.  After looking at other websites on Conway Middle School's website, I found that many of the teachers did not seem to be fully using this resource.

I hope that I can use technology in a more effective way.  If I set up a website or an Edmodo page I want to use it frequently and make sure that I educate students on how to use it correctly.  Once the students are trained on how to use the technology, I hope to make using it and turning to it for information a structured part of my classroom.  To keep up with the technology I plan on attending trainings and researching new ways to engage students.  Technology can be a great tool if we use if correctly.

Specifically in the tech sandbox last week I enjoyed using the smart board.  I liked how it was easy to use.  I also enjoyed the interactive nature of the smart board.  The fun lessons and 3-D elements allow teachers to engage students and help them learn in a fun way.  Also you connect your smart board to a computer which is convenient for sharing files and interacting with websites.  Overall I think the smart board is a good and effective tool for teachers that I would like to use.  

#5

The Web 2.0 changes the way web pages are used and makes social media possible.  I believe these are so important to use in the classroom because they can help students do group projects together and collaborate.  These different forms of social media can also be used to communicate and inform parents.  Overall, without Web 2.0 our world would not be the same at all.  Communication is so much easier because of this and many different sites use this.

I found a Web 2.0 scientific calculator.  This calculator site has a spot to ask questions and even a whole forum page.  You can get an account and communicate while using the calculator.  You can also pick out the shape of your calculator. Another cool feature is being able to save and share equations! http://web2.0calc.com/

I personally think that 3-D printers have the most potential in the field of education.  My class saw one used today and the whole concept amazed me.  I think that being able to instantly provide a visual and interactive aid top your students could help so much in teaching.  I would probably use it to teach math mostly, but honestly the possibilities are endless.  I think this technology would really engage students.

#4

My involvement with twitter expands beyond this class.  I have been involved with twitter since I was in 9th grade.  Twitter has truly shown me how fast information can travel and how far our world has come in delivering news. During this class I have begun to use twitter in a more professional way. Using twitter in a professional way to explore the world of education has taught me how to incorporate technology in the lives of my students to set them up for success.

The digital divide affects students because students use different forms of media then the older population uses. As technology constantly advances teachers must learn and use new technology to properly prepare students for the workforce. When teachers do not use and learn new technology they short change their students.  Through the use of technology students can better relate and absorb the material easier.  Through programs such as success maker and blackboard students benefit and so do teachers.

When evaluating a website I consider the relevance or the year last edited.  I also look to make sure sources are cited properly.  Another important factor in evaluating websites is finding out who funded the website and deciding if this creates a bias.  Looking up the organization that funds the website is simple and can explain why they wrote what they did.  Overall if you review a website before you use it as a source it can make your papers more factual and accurate.  
 

#3

I feel as if I am able to teach the standards involving history because I have the most knowledge already in history.  Also I have taken lots of history classes and it seems to come naturally to me.  I feel that I would need more help with the standards involving math because math is difficult for me.  I think that with proper instruction I will eventually be able to teach every standard.  Some subjects will always be easier to teach than others, but if I try my best I can learn how to teach all the standards.

With my students I would really like to integrate technology in a fun way that does not involve pressure.  I want them to feel comfortable using computer games to learn how to type, read, and do math.  Hopefully my students can become digital citizens when they use technology in more than successful ways.  The age range of my students will be crucial to how they learn these skills.  As young children they need to learn how to use computers through communication, explanation, and patience.

Through making my news letter I learned formatting and design skills.  These skills can sometimes be difficult to navigate in Word.  Through this assignment I used enough of these skills to feel as if I now can use them in the future easily.  I also learned how to make charts and use bullet points.  In addition, I also made a hyperlink which I thought was pretty cool.  Overall I enjoyed making my letter and feel as if it taught me how to use Word well.

#2

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I have used Microsoft word for pretty much every essay I've ever typed.  I am fairly comfortable with the program because I have used it so much.  My teachers have used Microsoft word to make fliers and print outs.  The convenience of this program is that it is pretty universal.  Most people know how to use Microsoft word and navigate the program.

I think it is important to explain copyright and fair use to your students.  Students need to know that copyrighted materials cannot be used without permission or they will be liable.  Students also need to know that there are plenty of fair use materials out there that are open for public use.  As a teacher, I would print out an information sheet on copyright, fair use, and honesty.  Then I would explain the information and get them and their parents to sign he honesty agreement for accountability purposes.

Through social medias, such as twitter, I have learned how to be more involved in and with people around me.  Twitter is a way to instantly send out reminders and find out about events.  Personal learning networks can be used in teaching through so many different ways.  I personally think that having a twitter page for your class to follow you on is a good idea.  Other ideas include having a group me or edmodo account to reach students with.

Post #1

I think that computers being used as a tool for education is essential to student success.  Students need to know how to use technology in order to be successful in work environments. Almost every workplace requires some form a technological literacy.  Other than the basic standard required by the federally funded ISTE program, students with advanced technology skills will become better candidates for jobs.  It is our job as teachers to prepare kids for success to the best of our ability.  Technology is needed to achieve that goal.  

The ISTE program previously mentioned is a set of standards that further explains how much students need to know about technology.  This involves not only knowledge about technology, but also the application of that knowledge.  I personally love the creativity and innovation aspect of this program.  I believe technology is a way to channel and fine tune creativity in a unique way that inspires and entertains children.  I also like the collaboration part of this program, however sometimes I feel like collaborating with technology is more difficult than a face to face discussion.

I feel as if the term digital native describes most people in my age category.  I do not think that this describes everyone in my age group because some people lack access to technology or access to the education on how to use it.  I also believe that older people can adapt and be just as, if not more, digitally literate.  I do understand that some teachers struggle with technology and that does not bother me, however I have seen more effective methods used from younger teachers who understand social media better.  This shift towards merging social media and school is something I predict will continue as I hopefully become a teacher.

@quin_journalism

First Post

My prior experience with technology has not been limited, however I have never fully taken advantage of the opportunity I have to use technology.  Most days my use of technology is limited to my iPhone and my Mac laptop.  That's all I know how to use so far, but I hope to learn more. 

I want to learn more about how to use technology to better prepare students for successful careers.  I specifically would like to learn more about Prezi and the standards required for teaching with technology.  Hopefully, through a better understanding of technology, I can provide students with the ability to successfully integrate into a typical and modern workplace. 

Learning works best for me when I hear information being said and then write down that information.  The need to write down the information I am trying to process makes me an active learner.  I am a very intuitive person so the possibility and connections of different theories or ideas is always running through my mind to help me see the bigger picture.