In this class, I have learned quite a few things. First of all, Ive learned that there are many different web tools available to help teachers make worksheets, quizzes online, rubrics, and different puzzles to help students learn. I have also learned that there is a program to help make concept maps. This program is very easy to use and makes concept mapping a whole lot more enjoyable to work with. Ive also learned that there are a lot of assistive technology out there to help students with disabilities and proves that the students can learn also.
My strongest points would definitely have to be writing my own papers. When I did the turnitin project, I found that the paper I wrote was 100% original and that made me very proud. I think I am very strong in this point because I have always hated the idea of using other people's work and calling it my own. Therefore, I have always striven to do my own work. My weakest point would have to be probably updating and using a blog and website daily. I feel this is my weakest point because using daily things that updates is not something I like to use.This is something i would have to work on as a teacher if i want to continue using technology in my classrooms. To help fix my weak points, I will try to use my facebook account more often to try to get into the habit of updating and keeping connected daily.
I plan on integrating technology into the classrooms by using more computers and softwares to present information to the students. I would introduce using technology to the students and have them work on the computer for some parts of the day. I would also use technology myself to create things that are appealing to the eye but also have a purpose for learning. I want to be able to incorporate it into the class in every way possible.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Introduction to Blogfolio
This blog was created for my IT 365 class. This class is a requirement in the elementary education program. The things I have learned from this class are all posted in this blog. We did many different activities and learned many things from reading and reviewing the chapters in class. We have learned about all the different components of technology from the parts of a computer to the legal and ethical ways of using the information technology can give us.
This blogfolio is a collection of all of the assignments that we've done in class. The assignments are listed under "artifacts" to the right hand side. They are all links to my project. In this blogfolio, there is also a reflection for each chapter that we've gone over in class. These reflections are listed as blog entries. In this blogfolio, you can also find my reflections of the five standards (also posted as blog entries). There is also an introductory blog about myself and finally a blog entry about this course.
This blogfolio is a collection of all of the assignments that we've done in class. The assignments are listed under "artifacts" to the right hand side. They are all links to my project. In this blogfolio, there is also a reflection for each chapter that we've gone over in class. These reflections are listed as blog entries. In this blogfolio, you can also find my reflections of the five standards (also posted as blog entries). There is also an introductory blog about myself and finally a blog entry about this course.
Standard 5 Reflection
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers:
a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning
b. exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others
c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning
d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers:
a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning
b. exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others
c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning
d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community
Reflection:
As a student, I feel that my computer skills are not poor, but also not excellent either. There is still a lot to learn and I know that. There are many free resources for teachers out there with technology today and we have explored some of those options during IT class. I feel that many teachers should be willing to make the effort into learning about technology since we are in the technology age and things will only get more and more advanced and time goes on.
It is a teacher’s responsibility to be able to be connected with the world around us rather than just focusing in on the classroom. Participating in local and global learning is very important because ideas and practices are shared through participation. Learning globally can help a teacher see from a different point of view.
It is also the teacher’s responsibility to not only be involved globally, but also to involve themselves locally at the community level. Helping out the community by demonstrating leadership skills in technology will help other people to learn about technology with ease.
As a teacher, one should be able to evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practices. There are many things that are being put out there that are only half true and it is the teacher’s responsibility to make sure the information they are reading is accurate. A teacher should be able to use their own minds and choose their own thoughts on matters at hand.
Artifacts/Evidence:
- Blogs
- Website
- Youtube
Future Learning Goals:
My goal for the future would be to broaden my thinking capabilities. I want to learn about the world, and not stay in the community and not branch out further. I also want to begin being involved in the community because I realize that even with a little bit of help, many things can change. Being able to bring knowledge of technology to the community can be a very exciting thing. Also being able to think for myself and not believe everything I read will be a big accomplishment for me as a teacher.
Standard 4 Reflection
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:
a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources
b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources
c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information
d. develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools
Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:
a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources
b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources
c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information
d. develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools
Reflection:
As technology becomes more and more readily available in this society and era, I feel that legal and ethical behaviors are definitely needed. If we, as teachers, use illegal methods to get something, it will be very had to teach our children with a straight face that illegal doings is wrong. Especially since technology is so advanced today, many legal documents are being copied, duplicated, and exposed illegally.
It is important for teachers to be able to advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information. If the teachers do not properly teach this to the students, the students may find themselves in danger with the law. Using copyrighted material that belongs to others can lead to big trouble if caught.
Digital etiquette is also a big factor now because many people are not taught how to be nice using a computer. Many people do not know that ALL CAPITAL LETTERS represents screaming and are usually rude over technology without knowing it. Being able to show etiquette using technology will be very beneficial to the person using it.
It is also very important for teachers to model cultural understanding as technology is making the world a smaller place. Now that technology can show students the world beyond America, it is important to teach children that although other cultures are different, it is not wrong. Being respectful of other cultures is definitely important to society. People must learn to accept others for themselves rather than judging what isn’t the same as our culture.
Artifacts/Evidence:
- Turnitin
- Website
- Photostory
- Youtube
Future Learning Goals:
As a future educator, I would like to explore more about plagiarism and copyrighted material. This will not only help me to teach my students to legal and ethical code of technology, but also it will save me from having to deal with the law if i do something illegal by mistake. It is very important for me to learn all of this so that i can be fully aware of what is and is not right.
Standard 3 Reflection
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:
a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations
b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation
c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats
d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:
a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations
b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation
c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats
d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning
Reflection:
It is very important for teachers to demonstrate knowledge of technology. It is not good that the students know more about technology than the teachers (which there is a good chance of that actually happening). Teachers should not “have” to learn about technology, but they should “want” to learn more about technology. Being able to demonstrate fluency in technology will help a teacher be able to transfer current knowledge into new technologies.
The teacher alone cannot be the only one to use technology. It is also the responsibility of the student, parents, and the communities to have technology become more effective in teaching. Success of using technology will not only benefit the student, but also the community because the whole community grows when the students are learning and achieving.
Using technology to convey ideas and information effectively to students, parents, and peers is very important. If the parents have no clue what you’re teaching, it may be hard for the parents to fully support and convey the message of the lesson onto the children when the children may need help with homework. Having parents to reinforce learning at home after the teacher has taught during school hours will definitely benefit the child.
The teacher should not only just use technology every so often, the teacher should regularly implement technology in the classroom to keep consistency. The teacher should also use the technology to the most it can be used for because this will help the children in the learning process.
Artifacts/Evidence:
- Blog
- Website
- Photostory
Future Learning Goals:
My future goals would be to incorporate as much technology as possible into not only the student's lives, but also the lives of their parents and peers. This will not only encourage learning from the students but from the parents also. The parents would also be able to help the students and everyone will learn. My goal is to use as many resources as possible to have these goals accomplished.
Standard 2 Reflection
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:
a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity
b. develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress
c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources
d. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:
a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity
b. develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress
c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources
d. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching
Reflection:
It is very important for teachers to not only give assessments, but also authentic learning experiences. The learning experience would be much more effective if the students are able to experience some things first hand rather than learning and reading from a book. Being able to give students hands on experiences while incorporating technology and contemporary resources will not only maximize content learning, but also helps the students to develop and learn to think for themselves.
It is very important to have technology readily available for these young students who seek knowledge because with advanced technology today, so much more can be learned with a touch of a finger. Before technology, it was very hard to find out things because there weren’t things such as the internet that gave you an answer instantly. Having information at hand is very beneficial to students and in order to give them information at hand, technology should be surrounded by them for use.
It is also very important to understand that not every student is the same. Every student is an individual person equipped with different personalities. Understanding this will help a teacher to realize that not every student learns the same. Giving children different opportunities to learn in different ways will help many students who do not learn the one standard way. Customizing their lesson to fit the student will help the student in many more ways than a teacher can imagine.
Using technology can be very benefitting to students in many ways. However, teachers have to be aware that technology can sometimes be more of a distraction than helpful so it is important to figure out when it is necessary to use the technology.
Artifacts/Evidence:
- Assistive Technology
- Online quiz
- Worksheet
Future Learning Goals:
As an elementary teacher, I want to use as many resources as i possibly can to enhance the learning of my students one day. I have learned a few of them in this class, but i know there are many more that are just as good and some are even better. The more I learn about technology, the more i can utilize it in my classrooms to help my students learn and grow academically. My goal would be to find the best resources i can that technology has to help in teaching.
Standard 1 Reflection
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:
a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness
b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources
c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes
d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments
Reflection:
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:
a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness
b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources
c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes
d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments
Reflection:
As new teachers going into the field of elementary education, it is very important that we know how use and manipulate technology. In order to be an adequate teacher, the first step would be to facilitate and inspire learning and creativity. It is important to do so because children need the support to grow as people and this way is how I feel students would be able to do so is through creativity.
Teachers should also create and encourage children to use real life situations as much as possible while teaching. It is important for children to know the reason why they’re learning. They should be able to understand what skills tie to what real life situation so that they do not feel like they’re wasting time in a classroom learning something that isn’t going to be needed in life.
Teachers should promote student learning and be able to encourage them to reflect using technology. It is important that teachers not only “just teach” but rather to encourage the students to understand that knowledge is important and can sometimes be fun too.
Artifacts/Evidence:
- Photostory
- Youtube
Future Goals:
Learning how to use these items in this class is been fun, but i have not yet had enough experience with it to know how to use it fully. when the time comes and i have my own classroom, I hope to use these items more and learn more about them as i go. I want to be able to incorporate these items into my classroom and have the children be more engaged and ready to learn.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Reflection on Chapter 11
2) Reflect on ways to integrate multimedia tools (slideshows, podcasts, digital stories) into
their classrooms.
There are three different ways to integrate multimedia tools into a classroom. That is to use slideshows, podcasts, and digital stories. Using a slideshow can help to enhance note-taking among the students. A slide show can have many more things on it than a traditional lecture. A slide show can have pictures, videos, diagrams, and many more things to visually represent data that words cannot describe. This is a really good tool for teachers to also stay focused and organized when it comes to notes and scheduling for a lesson.
When it comes to digital stories, this is often a more effective way to tell a story than the traditional storytelling. With traditional storytelling, the listener gets the ideas based on the words being said. With digital stories, pictures are added (along with narration and music) to help the listener get a better understanding and idea of the story. The digital story acts as an automatic slide show with pictures and narration on each picture to tell what’s happening. This is especially a good tool to use with children to keep them interested and entertained all at the same time.
Using podcasts is also a great tool to teach children in a classroom. The podcast allows a teacher (or anyone) to create and distribute multimedia to an audience. The audience can access and listen to the audio files through the internet or a mobile device. This is a good tool to use for children who miss the lesson in class and want to go home to listen to the lesson again. It is also good for children who have attention problems in class and miss a lot of what the teacher is saying because they are distracted.
Reflection on Chapter 7
3) Discuss ethical and legal uses of digital images and files in an electronic environment.
It is very important for teachers and students to know the laws regarding copyrighted use of digital images and files. When illustrations and photographs are concerned, the students and teachers may use a complete photo by a photographer but at the most, five photos by any single photographer. When it is a collection that’s involved, there is a limit up to fifteen photos, or 10% of the photos, whichever one is less.
As far as a resource from the web goes, the major consideration is to keep in mind how the web resource is going to be used. It is usually ok to take from the internet to develop projects. However, re-uploading those photos and other items need to have prior permission first. This is usually a requirement many teachers misunderstand, and in turn, pass that down to the students.
If a song is needed as part of a presentation, it is legal to use 10% of the song, but only up to three minutes. The only other thing to this rule is that the song must stay in its original format and cannot be changed.
When a teacher wants to use videos to show to the class, the teacher can use legitimately acquired videos. These videos have to either be purchased or rented. If a replacement is not offered at a reasonable price, it is ok to make a copy for store away in case it is damaged, lost, or stolen. Videos for integration in projects, however, are only to be used when it is legitimately acquired. It has to be a legal copy and not home recorded.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Reflection on Chapter 4
4) Discuss research related to the effective use of digital portfolios in learning.
There are a couple of reasons why digital portfolios are a disadvantage but overall, a digital portfolio is a perfect way to learn. The disadvantages of digital portfolios are that there is a lot of software and time involved in it. With traditional portfolios, none of that soft ware is necessary to create a portfolio. Multimedia and other processors would be eliminated also if using traditional software.
The advantage of using digital software is that using electronic materials will strengthen the material in the portfolio compared to a traditional portfolio. It is also easy to reproduce because all you have to do is make a copy of it and it can easily be wherever you need it to be. In addition to this, many teachers will become more at ease when it comes to computer applications since they have to use computers to create their own portfolios.
Effectively using the digital portfolios is the tricky part. If you give everyone a portfolio of yours and they don’t understand what’s going on, it will be very hard to have anyone look at your portfolio a second time. Having supporting documentation and artifacts in your portfolio would help you to have the people looking at your portfolios better understand the information. Also, remembering to include an educational philosophy statement is important. This will help the employer get to know you as a person and what your thoughts are on education to pick the right person for the job.
Reflection on Chapter 12
3) Discuss various methods used to create webpages and the pros and cons of each.
There are several different methods of creating a webpage. These types of methods include writing HTML code, using a WYSIWYG editor, and using a web-based content managed tool. In the beginning, web pages were all created using HTML code. HTML stands for hypertext markup language. Using HTML is very time consuming but it is no longer mandatory to create a webpage. Having some background information about it though, would be very useful in troubleshooting. The good aspect of this method is that you can get everything exactly the way you want it so long as you know how to use it.
WSYIWYG is an acronym for “What you see is what you get”. This program lets you put pictures and text where you want to have it and the code is being written in the background for you. The good thing about this program is that it easy to use. They are also focused on design rather than code and provide quick options for inserting page elements. The negative aspect of it, though, is that when the HTML is being written, it is sometimes atypical and causes problems later on for the user.
The last tool would be to use the web-based content managed tool. There are many different websites that offer this tool such as Google, Weebly and Word Press. This method is very structured and the user is using a template type form to fill in their information and create their web pages. Different websites will have a more specific goal for the user such as ClassNotesOnline.com. This is for teachers to make their classroom possible through the internet and the webpage. This is an easy to use template and requires minimum to no experience using HTML.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Reflection on Chapter 5
1) Explain the options for connecting to the Internet and the advantages and disadvantages
of each optionThere are four ways to connect to the internet. The first one is using DSL (Digital subscriber line). This connection transmits digital data over regular phone lines and delivers typical download speeds. The disadvantage of this is that this service isn’t available in all areas, especially rural areas. The advantage is that it includes a signal that does not interfere with phone conversations and a connection that stays on.
Another kind of connection is digital cable. Digital cable transmits information through cable lines and is a continuous connection. The advantage is that it’s the fastest broadband connection. A disadvantage is that often, this type of connection is provided with other subscriptions, such as TV service.
Satellite internet offers broadband access alternatives for rural internet users whose location is not served by DSL or digital cable providers. The advantage for Satellite internet is much faster than dial-up connection but for residential users it may be slower than cable and DSL. The disadvantage is that trees, dense clouds, heavy rains, and user traffic can affect the reception of the internet signal.
Another type of connection is using a wireless connection. It is also known as fixed wireless. It is available for residential use in some geographic areas. It uses microwave technology to transfer data between a radio transmission tower and a rooftop antenna. This is widely used in many universities and k-12 schools. The students are able to access the internet in any building or classroom served by this technology using appropriately equipped laptops.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Reflection Chapter 8
1) Discuss the effective uses of digital diagrams in teaching and learning.
There are three main different types of digital diagrams that can be used in teaching and learning. These diagrams are concept maps, idea maps, and webs.
A concept map is a hierarchical diagram showing the relationships between concepts. It starts off with the general theme or idea at the top and as the concept map goes down, it breaks down from general to specific. There are usually words in between each item that are used to show the relationships of one item to another. These words are usually called linking words and paired with arrows to show which direction the items break down into.
Idea maps are created during a session of brainstorming. Brainstorming usually is a way to generate ideas and come up with different solutions. The first thing in an idea map is to have the main topic or statement so that all of the students are able to see it. The next thing figure out if the teacher’s going to write it or will a student write it. After the students all brainstorm and get all of their ideas on the idea map, they can cluster the results and analyze the results.
Another type of diagram is the web. Webs are visual maps that illustrate how different pieces of information relate to each other. The main idea is placed in the center and the ideas are placed around the central idea. The students will then transfer their information into an outline and can be used as a guide for writing.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Reflection on Chapter 3
Discuss the characteristics and functions of operating system, application, Internet, and assistive software.
An operating system is the master control software system that serves as a foundation for application software programs. It is usually the system that controls and interacts with the hardware components and the other software that are being used. The operating system is usually included when the computer is purchased and is loaded most of the time already by the manufacturer. Often times, they will also include a hard copy back up in the form of a CD or a DVD that you must keep in a safe place in case anything goes wrong and needs to be updated.
An application software is usually additional software that are purchased and uploaded on the computer to perform specific tasks. There are many different kinds of application software for many different purposes. It is often bought as a single unit or a bundle of related programs. Along with software that is able to be purchased, there is also software that is free to whoever wants to download it.
Internet software is required for any kind of internet use. The most basic software for internet includes Web browsers and email. A browser software is the software that allows the access and navigation of the world wide web easier to get to.
An assistive software is usually any additional item used to improve the learning of people with disabilities. These software are often specially requested and specially put in so that the learner would be able to learn as much as possible without limitations.
An operating system is the master control software system that serves as a foundation for application software programs. It is usually the system that controls and interacts with the hardware components and the other software that are being used. The operating system is usually included when the computer is purchased and is loaded most of the time already by the manufacturer. Often times, they will also include a hard copy back up in the form of a CD or a DVD that you must keep in a safe place in case anything goes wrong and needs to be updated.
An application software is usually additional software that are purchased and uploaded on the computer to perform specific tasks. There are many different kinds of application software for many different purposes. It is often bought as a single unit or a bundle of related programs. Along with software that is able to be purchased, there is also software that is free to whoever wants to download it.
Internet software is required for any kind of internet use. The most basic software for internet includes Web browsers and email. A browser software is the software that allows the access and navigation of the world wide web easier to get to.
An assistive software is usually any additional item used to improve the learning of people with disabilities. These software are often specially requested and specially put in so that the learner would be able to learn as much as possible without limitations.
Reflection on Chapter 2
Discuss major considerations for purchasing a computer for home or classroom.
One of the most important things to look for when purchasing a new computer for a home or classroom is the RAM. RAM stands for “random access memory”. RAM is a temporary memory in a computer that is designed to hold new data and is available only while the computer is turned on. Once the computer is turned off or the computer crashes, though, the RAM erases from the computer. The RAM is lost and is not saved anywhere on the computer. The amount of RAM is an important factor in purchasing a computer because it determines the types of software programs that would be able to be used as well as the number of programs the computer can run at the same time successfully.
Another important factor to consider when deciding on what computer to buy for your home or classroom would be the processor speed. The processor is what conveys how fast data can be moved in and out of the memory. The processor works as a little butler, constantly running errands and making sure everything’s going smoothly in the computer. It’s always important to get a good processor to ensure that your computer runs without any major problems. Working on more advanced projects may require better processors than others.
One final thing I feel is most important in considering a computer would be its ROM. Rom is short for “read-only memory”. The ROM is a permanent internal memory inside a computer system that is inaccessible to the user and is used to store the instructions that are programmed or installed at the manufacturer.
One of the most important things to look for when purchasing a new computer for a home or classroom is the RAM. RAM stands for “random access memory”. RAM is a temporary memory in a computer that is designed to hold new data and is available only while the computer is turned on. Once the computer is turned off or the computer crashes, though, the RAM erases from the computer. The RAM is lost and is not saved anywhere on the computer. The amount of RAM is an important factor in purchasing a computer because it determines the types of software programs that would be able to be used as well as the number of programs the computer can run at the same time successfully.
Another important factor to consider when deciding on what computer to buy for your home or classroom would be the processor speed. The processor is what conveys how fast data can be moved in and out of the memory. The processor works as a little butler, constantly running errands and making sure everything’s going smoothly in the computer. It’s always important to get a good processor to ensure that your computer runs without any major problems. Working on more advanced projects may require better processors than others.
One final thing I feel is most important in considering a computer would be its ROM. Rom is short for “read-only memory”. The ROM is a permanent internal memory inside a computer system that is inaccessible to the user and is used to store the instructions that are programmed or installed at the manufacturer.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Reflection on Chapter 1
Reflect on the characteristics of special learners.
There are many different types of special learners. These special learners have many different issues, problems, and/or dilemmas in their lives. Behavior, for example, is one of those types of special learners who have a hard time paying attention and sometimes exhibits withdrawn or aggressive behaviors. Cultural differences are also a major faction of special learners. These children are normal children, but because of language barriers, it might have an affect on their grades. Many children are also of different economic statuses. Many students do not have the money to have computers and all the necessary things to help them learn. No matter what the problem is, many of these special learners require special help to be able to succeed and move on to greater learning.
Being able to use technology to help these children will help accommodate the diversity among the students. Understanding that technology is a critical tool to learning, many researchers are starting to fight for a more open access to technology for all of the learners, special or not. Many of them are recommending teachers to have available access to a broadband range of technology. They want these teachers to use technology as a tool and resource to help the individuals who have different learning styles. Having these tools and access to many other technology will help each student to catch up and/or advance into higher learning. It is very important to special learners to have these technological advances because being a special learner makes it hard for them to excel on their own in the classrooms. Understanding special learners and understanding that it is important to have technology in our classrooms will better benefit our future leaders.
There are many different types of special learners. These special learners have many different issues, problems, and/or dilemmas in their lives. Behavior, for example, is one of those types of special learners who have a hard time paying attention and sometimes exhibits withdrawn or aggressive behaviors. Cultural differences are also a major faction of special learners. These children are normal children, but because of language barriers, it might have an affect on their grades. Many children are also of different economic statuses. Many students do not have the money to have computers and all the necessary things to help them learn. No matter what the problem is, many of these special learners require special help to be able to succeed and move on to greater learning.
Being able to use technology to help these children will help accommodate the diversity among the students. Understanding that technology is a critical tool to learning, many researchers are starting to fight for a more open access to technology for all of the learners, special or not. Many of them are recommending teachers to have available access to a broadband range of technology. They want these teachers to use technology as a tool and resource to help the individuals who have different learning styles. Having these tools and access to many other technology will help each student to catch up and/or advance into higher learning. It is very important to special learners to have these technological advances because being a special learner makes it hard for them to excel on their own in the classrooms. Understanding special learners and understanding that it is important to have technology in our classrooms will better benefit our future leaders.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
NETS for teachers
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:
a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.
b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.
d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:
a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
b. develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress.
c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.
d. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:
a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.
b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.
c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:
a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.
b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.
d. develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools.
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers:
a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning.
b. exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others.
c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.
d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community.
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:
a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.
b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.
d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:
a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
b. develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress.
c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.
d. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:
a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.
b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.
c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:
a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.
b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.
d. develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools.
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers:
a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning.
b. exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others.
c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.
d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community.
About Me
Hi!
My name is Duyen Le. This is my first semester at USM! I am 20 years old and I transfered here from MGCCC-JD on the coast. I am now a Junior and I only have two years left until I graduate! Very very exciting.
I am an elementary education major so my career goal is, of course, to make a difference in children's lives. I will be moving in with my boyfriend once I graduate and he happens to be in the army. I'm hoping I will be able to travel with him and teach at elementary schools on the bases. I'm hoping to get my degree in general elementary education with an endorsement in math, science, and social studies. These next two years will be pretty tough to get through.
I feel that it is very imprtant to incorporate technology into teaching elementary because as the children grow, more and more technology will be introduced. It would be good for them to learn and advance in technology in order to grow as a student and use the resources there are out there on the internet. I hope to be able to help the children learn more about computers so that they will be able to use this to their full ability.
My name is Duyen Le. This is my first semester at USM! I am 20 years old and I transfered here from MGCCC-JD on the coast. I am now a Junior and I only have two years left until I graduate! Very very exciting.
I am an elementary education major so my career goal is, of course, to make a difference in children's lives. I will be moving in with my boyfriend once I graduate and he happens to be in the army. I'm hoping I will be able to travel with him and teach at elementary schools on the bases. I'm hoping to get my degree in general elementary education with an endorsement in math, science, and social studies. These next two years will be pretty tough to get through.
I feel that it is very imprtant to incorporate technology into teaching elementary because as the children grow, more and more technology will be introduced. It would be good for them to learn and advance in technology in order to grow as a student and use the resources there are out there on the internet. I hope to be able to help the children learn more about computers so that they will be able to use this to their full ability.
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