In this presentation teachers will be able to communicate relevant information and ideas to students and parents.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
CSUSM PDA iMovie/NETS-T (III)
For this assignment I used iMovie (video editing software) to create a Public Service Announcement in order to incorporate more students into CSUSM. This video can serve as a model so students can work and enhance their technological skills.
Classroom Newsletter/NETS-T(I)
In order to facilitate communication with students, parents and peers, I created a Classroom Newsletter in which I am able to post information divided in three sections. One section is all about myself, another one is about the topics to be covered through the semester and the last one is regarding technology to be used .
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Internet Safety/NETS-T (IV)
As a future educator it is important to promote digital citizenship and responsibility. This assignment was done in collaboration with my peers based on a Copyright Issues/Internet Safety.I used Google Docs to edit this assignment.
Inspiration/NETS-T (I,II,III)
Inspiration is a project that helped me to create a graphic organizer understanding the relationship between my work and the NETS-T
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Journal #9
Journal # 9
WEB 2.0: Today’s Technologies, Tomorrow’s Learning
Groff. Hass. J.J. (2008, Sep/Oct). Web2.0 today's technology, tomorrow's learning. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=September_October_No_2_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4107&ContentID=21954&DirectListComboInd=D
This article explores the ways in which educators can use technology in the classroom. Now days students are exposed to technology everywhere they go. For this same reason it is important to keep in mind that there are some concerns. This article demonstrates some of the pros and cons that come with the use of technology. In the case of simulations, where there is no true identity one can expose themselves to danger. It’s danger because anyone can just create an account and give false information. This article also talks about bridging “the gap between the traditional scholastic culture and the culture of today’s learners” This will allow the two worlds of home and school to come together. And if used properly they are of great value. This technology goes beyond simple applications such as test and worksheet completion. It allows students to think outside the box and into real life simulations, where students have fun learning and implement skills for critical learning. Although it is important to see the value of bringing technology into our lessons it is also important to educate ourselves as educators of the limitless possibilities available.
1.What are the benefits of this technology?
Educators can benefit in many different ways. A benefit of using technology is that the learning goes beyond the classroom settings and another benefit is that it is easily accessible.
2. What strategies should I follow to succeed?
I definitely will follow the strategies that are mentioned in the article. They are: explore; spending time playing with these technologies, partner with a colleague; sharing notes, and find additional support; getting in touch with different Social Networks.
WEB 2.0: Today’s Technologies, Tomorrow’s Learning
Groff. Hass. J.J. (2008, Sep/Oct). Web2.0 today's technology, tomorrow's learning. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=September_October_No_2_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4107&ContentID=21954&DirectListComboInd=D
This article explores the ways in which educators can use technology in the classroom. Now days students are exposed to technology everywhere they go. For this same reason it is important to keep in mind that there are some concerns. This article demonstrates some of the pros and cons that come with the use of technology. In the case of simulations, where there is no true identity one can expose themselves to danger. It’s danger because anyone can just create an account and give false information. This article also talks about bridging “the gap between the traditional scholastic culture and the culture of today’s learners” This will allow the two worlds of home and school to come together. And if used properly they are of great value. This technology goes beyond simple applications such as test and worksheet completion. It allows students to think outside the box and into real life simulations, where students have fun learning and implement skills for critical learning. Although it is important to see the value of bringing technology into our lessons it is also important to educate ourselves as educators of the limitless possibilities available.
1.What are the benefits of this technology?
Educators can benefit in many different ways. A benefit of using technology is that the learning goes beyond the classroom settings and another benefit is that it is easily accessible.
2. What strategies should I follow to succeed?
I definitely will follow the strategies that are mentioned in the article. They are: explore; spending time playing with these technologies, partner with a colleague; sharing notes, and find additional support; getting in touch with different Social Networks.
Journal #8
Journal # 8
Tapping the Wealth of Social Networks for Professional Development
Greenhow, C. (2009, June-July). Tapping the wealth of social network for professional development. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3620082009/JuneJulyNo8/36810g.pdf
This article clearly focuses about the way people teach, learn and how the emerging of technologies such as Social Networks sites can be used to support students learning and also to share information, but something important is to be careful how we use them, where we use them and what is the purpose of them, all of these together may determine the way we communicate, work and think. It is amazing how fast someone can get feedback within seconds of having posted a question or comment. All of this is possible thanks to this advanced technology such MySpace, Face book and Twitter which are the most popular technologies on the Internet. Also, this article mention the advantages of Social Bookmarking sites such as Delicious, Diigo and Cite ULike where teachers can collectively recommend, or share scholarly resources.
1. How effective would it be to use some of this Social Networks in my class?
I think some of them will be very useful. For example, I can create a Blog for my class, where I can post important information, class assignments, and comments so I will be able to have communication with them and they can be on top of what is happening in the class.
2. What kind of benefits will I get by using Social Networks?
As a future teacher, I may cope with some difficulties in regards of students behavior, or anything else and it will be nice having an advise from someone who had experienced a similar problem.
Tapping the Wealth of Social Networks for Professional Development
Greenhow, C. (2009, June-July). Tapping the wealth of social network for professional development. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3620082009/JuneJulyNo8/36810g.pdf
This article clearly focuses about the way people teach, learn and how the emerging of technologies such as Social Networks sites can be used to support students learning and also to share information, but something important is to be careful how we use them, where we use them and what is the purpose of them, all of these together may determine the way we communicate, work and think. It is amazing how fast someone can get feedback within seconds of having posted a question or comment. All of this is possible thanks to this advanced technology such MySpace, Face book and Twitter which are the most popular technologies on the Internet. Also, this article mention the advantages of Social Bookmarking sites such as Delicious, Diigo and Cite ULike where teachers can collectively recommend, or share scholarly resources.
1. How effective would it be to use some of this Social Networks in my class?
I think some of them will be very useful. For example, I can create a Blog for my class, where I can post important information, class assignments, and comments so I will be able to have communication with them and they can be on top of what is happening in the class.
2. What kind of benefits will I get by using Social Networks?
As a future teacher, I may cope with some difficulties in regards of students behavior, or anything else and it will be nice having an advise from someone who had experienced a similar problem.
Journal #6
Journal #6
A New Concept of Citizenship for the Digital Age
Greenhow, C. (2009-2010, March/April). A New concept of citizenship for the digital age. 37, Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=March_April_No_6_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4516&ContentID=25564&DirectListComboInd=D
What is Digital Citizen? According to the 2007 NETS It is defined as “the ability to practice and advocate online behavior that demonstrates legal, ethical, safe and responsible uses of information and communication technologies.” As educator we have to develop the role of model when using technology but it is difficult to control students behaviors on the Internet, considering the diversity of backgrounds and the concept that each one has in regards of ethic. Many times and in many ways physical boundaries have gone far beyond the limits. The rise of social media formats, such as blogging, social networking sites have corresponded with discussions about how to prepare young people not only to become informed and watchful citizens, but also to promote their participation in future life.
1. How much responsibility will I have to assume when having students on the Internet?
I think responsibilities have to be shared between parents and teachers, but parents should be the first to ones in teaching their kids to be respectful and responsible in all matters.
2. How can I help my students to be responsible and respectful when using technology?
I know it sounds difficult but I will try to make them understand that what they do now might affect them in their future life.
A New Concept of Citizenship for the Digital Age
Greenhow, C. (2009-2010, March/April). A New concept of citizenship for the digital age. 37, Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=March_April_No_6_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4516&ContentID=25564&DirectListComboInd=D
What is Digital Citizen? According to the 2007 NETS It is defined as “the ability to practice and advocate online behavior that demonstrates legal, ethical, safe and responsible uses of information and communication technologies.” As educator we have to develop the role of model when using technology but it is difficult to control students behaviors on the Internet, considering the diversity of backgrounds and the concept that each one has in regards of ethic. Many times and in many ways physical boundaries have gone far beyond the limits. The rise of social media formats, such as blogging, social networking sites have corresponded with discussions about how to prepare young people not only to become informed and watchful citizens, but also to promote their participation in future life.
1. How much responsibility will I have to assume when having students on the Internet?
I think responsibilities have to be shared between parents and teachers, but parents should be the first to ones in teaching their kids to be respectful and responsible in all matters.
2. How can I help my students to be responsible and respectful when using technology?
I know it sounds difficult but I will try to make them understand that what they do now might affect them in their future life.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Journal #7 Interactive Whiteboard
Interactive Whiteboard
Interactive Whiteboard is a large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector. A projector projects the computer desktop onto the board’s surface; users control the computer using a pen or finger. The board is typically mounted to a wall or on a floor stand. They are used in a variety of settings such as in classrooms at all levels of education, broadcasting studios and more.
The threads that I followed:
Are Interactive whiteboards necessary?
I followed this thread discussion because I wanted to know how it works. After reading a few comments made on this thread I learned that it has many advantages, some teachers think white boards make the work easier in comparison to others, they think there are many things to do without spending a lot of money in this tool. The majority of the teachers commented that interactive whiteboards enhanced teaching and made it a lot easier. Some teacher's concern was about discipline. They think it is difficult to control students excitement when they see the screen in the classroom. I think that interactive white board is a great technology that every classroom should have.
How are you using your classroom whiteboard?
Acording to the comments made by teachers these whiteboards keep the students engaged in the classroom. They allow students to look up virtually anything, and encourage collaborative work as well. Having these whiteboards is like having a big computer screen where all the students can share their ideas and knowledge. Also teachers can download premade lessons. Many schools don't have them yet but some teachers wished they can have them in the classroom.
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