I believe that IPADS are the future of the students in the classroom. I believe that these will soon take the place of all textbooks. Each student will be able to read and access information on their IPAD for the daily classroom learning. It is not very far away.
I believe that computers are an important part of the classroom and need to be used more often. I believe that there will be new technology that will be available to the students for learning. I do not know how and in what specific hardware items that will be the new means of accessing information and knowledge. I need to be ready for the new technology to embrace and incorporate them into my teaching.
I know that technology can exponentially increase the ability of a teacher to meet the individual needs of their his students. I believe that I must take advantage of this to make my dreams of helping students a reality.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
PDP Lessons Learned April 16, 2011
My brain went wild with the ideas of the importance of technology to compete with China and India. The one document reinforced that soon that China will be the largest English speaking country in the world. It was amazing. I want to be able to be able to use technology to meet the needs of my students. I really believe that technology can be a fun way of doing homework. Blogs will be a great way for them to type up their homework.
I want to make a website for my students and their parents to access information. I need to be able be technically adept to keep up on technology as it changes so fast. The information said that in 2010 information will be doubling each 72 hours. New technology comes out each month. We see changes, upgrades and all the students are keeping up with them. I am not keeping up with the technology. I need to be at the top of the game..
I want to inspire the students to learn themselves. I want them to know how they can access credible information to learn about whatever they desire to know. I want my students to understand the different between primary and secondary sources. I want to teach them about bias and to be able to recognize the perspective of the different writers. These articles helped me understand what technology can do in the classroom.
I want to make a website for my students and their parents to access information. I need to be able be technically adept to keep up on technology as it changes so fast. The information said that in 2010 information will be doubling each 72 hours. New technology comes out each month. We see changes, upgrades and all the students are keeping up with them. I am not keeping up with the technology. I need to be at the top of the game..
I want to inspire the students to learn themselves. I want them to know how they can access credible information to learn about whatever they desire to know. I want my students to understand the different between primary and secondary sources. I want to teach them about bias and to be able to recognize the perspective of the different writers. These articles helped me understand what technology can do in the classroom.
PDP Strength and Weaknesses.
I was overcome with inferiority after having finished the two surveys. Reading these articles and watching the videos and slideshows overcomes me with the need of technology literacy by teachers and by all students. The knowledge that is out on technology is overwhelming and knowledge can be taught in such a variety of ways to make teaching more meaningful to the students. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to get my students more prepared to compete in the global market. The figures of the United States compared to China and Indian were overwhelming. They I took the surveys and I saw how unprepared I am for being a great teacher of technology. I want to be better prepared and this self inventory has forced it to my attention.
Strengths and Weaknesses
I am strong on the use of technology for business options. I have worked in the business world for 40 years. I used spreadsheets, databases and programs to analyze the financial well-being of the businesses I worked with. I have completed mass email and letter sending for business and private ventures. I have been involved in social pages and used the internet to research and access educational areas. I am able to troubleshoot my own computer for basic areas.
My weaknesses are sometimes the little things. I cannot remember the exact way to transfer items between files. If I don't use them often , I will never be able to remember. I have to take the time every week to work on some computer technology. One of my goals will be to work on new technology in the classroom each week. My goal will be to take classes in basic computer maintenance. This course will give me opportunities to load new programs on my computer, increase computer memory size and to minimize unnecessary items stored on my computer.
I will also take courses in computer ideas for teaching history in the classroom. This will give me greater ideas of making history come alive to the students in the classroom.
I also want to take further classes in making educational sites for my students to access primary sources. I want to find ways to implement the new Social Studies writing and reading core for High Schools. It would help me get the students reading and writing. This will help me become a better teacher. Technology is the only way I am going to give every student the attention they deserve.
Strengths and Weaknesses
I am strong on the use of technology for business options. I have worked in the business world for 40 years. I used spreadsheets, databases and programs to analyze the financial well-being of the businesses I worked with. I have completed mass email and letter sending for business and private ventures. I have been involved in social pages and used the internet to research and access educational areas. I am able to troubleshoot my own computer for basic areas.
My weaknesses are sometimes the little things. I cannot remember the exact way to transfer items between files. If I don't use them often , I will never be able to remember. I have to take the time every week to work on some computer technology. One of my goals will be to work on new technology in the classroom each week. My goal will be to take classes in basic computer maintenance. This course will give me opportunities to load new programs on my computer, increase computer memory size and to minimize unnecessary items stored on my computer.
I will also take courses in computer ideas for teaching history in the classroom. This will give me greater ideas of making history come alive to the students in the classroom.
I also want to take further classes in making educational sites for my students to access primary sources. I want to find ways to implement the new Social Studies writing and reading core for High Schools. It would help me get the students reading and writing. This will help me become a better teacher. Technology is the only way I am going to give every student the attention they deserve.
Monday, April 11, 2011
April 10, 2011 Picass Post
What:
The journey around campus went really well. Our group knew where everything was and it went well. We took good pictures and it was good company as we walked around campus.
So What:
We came back and learned how to apply all those photographic adjustments that Picassa can provide. I certainly enjoyed seeing what would happen to the photograph from applying the different function to the different pictures. I was fun to see the collage that we made and posted.
Now What?
This could be a process for all students to apply to their study of history. This could be a homework assignment that had the students take pictures of local historical sites as they went around their community learning about it.
The journey around campus went really well. Our group knew where everything was and it went well. We took good pictures and it was good company as we walked around campus.
So What:
We came back and learned how to apply all those photographic adjustments that Picassa can provide. I certainly enjoyed seeing what would happen to the photograph from applying the different function to the different pictures. I was fun to see the collage that we made and posted.
Now What?
This could be a process for all students to apply to their study of history. This could be a homework assignment that had the students take pictures of local historical sites as they went around their community learning about it.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
April 2, 2011 Storyboard
What:
We finished our storyboard. I have it saved and now I have to do it completely correct and get it to my web site. I have to follow it step by step and see if I can make it possible. I really believe it is something that I could use in my class.
So what?
I am learning a lot in the class. Doc Waters, you ought to feel so good about how you are making a silk purse (maybe a plastic one) out of me. I want to really thank you for your great patience.
Now What? |
I need to do one out of class. I have started one for my classroom someday. I think it will be good learning tool for a hard point to teach. I am excited to give it a try. Thanks again,
We finished our storyboard. I have it saved and now I have to do it completely correct and get it to my web site. I have to follow it step by step and see if I can make it possible. I really believe it is something that I could use in my class.
So what?
I am learning a lot in the class. Doc Waters, you ought to feel so good about how you are making a silk purse (maybe a plastic one) out of me. I want to really thank you for your great patience.
Now What? |
I need to do one out of class. I have started one for my classroom someday. I think it will be good learning tool for a hard point to teach. I am excited to give it a try. Thanks again,
Sunday, March 27, 2011
March 27, 2011 Post Storyboard Experience
What:
Jerry Hunt and I are having some good experiences as we prepare a document about the Mudraking during the progressive period in the early 1900's. It will be exciting as we finish it in the next two weeks. It is a privilege to work with Jerry. I am excited for the perceptions and the calmness he brings to this effort. I am grateful for his influence.
So What: This is a story that will be a great for my teaching of American History. There is not a lot of information on mudraking on line or on you tube. It is important that I am able to learn how to complete this kind of assignment. It is important because it can be used for all kins of teaching experiences where multi-media experiences.
Now What: Jerry and I need to work hard to make it a professional experience that could be used in the classroom. I need to finish the race and complete the assignment that we are working on
Jerry Hunt and I are having some good experiences as we prepare a document about the Mudraking during the progressive period in the early 1900's. It will be exciting as we finish it in the next two weeks. It is a privilege to work with Jerry. I am excited for the perceptions and the calmness he brings to this effort. I am grateful for his influence.
So What: This is a story that will be a great for my teaching of American History. There is not a lot of information on mudraking on line or on you tube. It is important that I am able to learn how to complete this kind of assignment. It is important because it can be used for all kins of teaching experiences where multi-media experiences.
Now What: Jerry and I need to work hard to make it a professional experience that could be used in the classroom. I need to finish the race and complete the assignment that we are working on
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