Final Week : ) The End

Hello, my fellow classmates we are now done to the final class and I have to honestly say I have learned so much in this class. I have enjoyed all of our discussions, because of this class I now have a better understanding of how technology is all around us and shapes our life in so many ways. I look forward to incorporating all these wonderful techniques that I learned in this class in my classroom.

Questions: what is one thing in regards to technology that you will take away from the class?

Hello, Class as we as boiling down to the final weeks of the class I just have to say how much I realized from being in this class how much technology has a direct and indirect affect on each and everyone of our lives. Even in my social life its hard to imagine technology not being part of it, technology influences how each and everyone of us communicate with one another. As teachers we muct understand this fact, that the world is so consumed with technology and we should be changing with the times as well. \

Question: Picture a wprld with no form of technology today? What does it look like and what do you see?

In Chapter 10 something I found to be very informative is the idea of differentiated instruction. Differentiated instruction is very crucial because all students have different learning methods that helps them learn best and its important for teachers not to only know that but embrace it by setting there classroom lesson to cater to the needs of each and every student.
In chapter 11 I have to start out by saying I really enjoyed this chapter, it discusses the importance of self reflection. I think classroom reflections are very benefical for students and teachers. The teachers will be able to know the area in which the students feel they can improve and it reflections are also great for assessing the students thought process as they completed the assignment.

Hello, my fellow students I hope everyone had a great weekend! after reading chapter nine i have a better idea of how I can use many multi media software to get my class more engaged in the lesson while teaching them something benefical at the same time. One example I found striking was how the text talked about powerpoint. I used powerpoint so much in the past but I never knew it could be so informative when getting a lesson or messgae acrosss to students. So far chapter 9 is my favorite chapter because many of the software and examples they gave in the text I have done at one point and or currently still doing.

Questions
Why is multi media so important to incorporate in the classroom?
Could you imagine a world with know form of technology, what do you think the world would be like today?

Week 9

In chapter 8 I loved how the author touched on different forms of communication and how we as teachers can incorporate these methods into our classroom. The amazing part is that we use these communication tools everyday. For example, Electronic mail we all use daily email as a way to conneect to our friends, family and co workers. I think the fact that the text touched on these methods just reminds us as teachers that there are so many resources for us to use to better educate our students. The text also touched on bloggjng and how it can be very informative for teachers to network, I find this informative because this is my first learning and doing a blog in this class.

Question: What forms of technology do you think you would incorporate in your classroom?
What forms of technology communication due you think is important?

Class Activity!

1. Nets for Teachers and Students are addressed when you are using digital games because it allows you to interact with your students using technology that will help them in there learning as well as make you a better teacher. I think that technology can sometimes be a distraction if the games are not geared towards the students learning.

2. In my classroom I plan to use many games like this to have my students practice what they have learned. I would assign my students math games for example or spelling games to see how much they have learned. From my understanding not alot of games passed state and national standards to all the games that are out on the market.

New week : )

In chapter 7 titled problem solving and inquiry learning with software and web tool. I really enjoyed this chapter I found this chapter to be one of the most informative. On page 176 of the text it discusses how problem solving and inquiry learning begin with real world situations and issues to actively engage students. I couldnt agree with this concept more because students learn best when they learn things that can be applied to there everyday life. I think this could also be applied in the way I implement technology in my classroom. The beauty of technology is the range of ideas and concepts the teacher uses to the teach the class. For example, In my classroom I might do a webquest or powerpoint on a topic my students can most relate to on a personal level. I really enjoyed reading about the types of standard software some of the application prior to reading I did not know and others I use on a daily basis. Overall I thought this chapter was very helpful and informative.

Questions for the class

Do you feel center software applications are better than others?

What is your favorite software application and why?

Do you believe a teacher can be effective if he or she does not have extension knowledge of most software applications?