Using Microsoft excel I created a crossword puzzle
Monday, April 25, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Journal 8 (NETS 1-5)
Thompson, A, & Crompton, H. (2010, August). Point/counterpoint is technology killing critical thinking?. Leading and Learning, 38(1), Retrieved from http://www.iste-community.org/group/landl/forum/topics/is-technology-killing-critical
Point/counterpoint is technology killing critical thinking. Iste Leading and Learning, 38(1), Retrieved from http://www.iste-community.org/group/landl/forum/topics/is-technology-killing-critical
Summary: Alfred Thompson believes technology has been introduced to students as a device to make work easier. For example, word processor eliminates spell check. While PowerPoint’s has taken the creativity of poster boards. Many sites which can be used as critical thinking tools are blocked. In addition, schools do not teach 'real' computer science according to Thompson. In contrast, Helen Crompton believes technology supports critical thinking skills. However, it is the way teachers apply these tools which can determines whether it supports critical thinking skills. With class blogs students are able to view and evaluate each other’s work. Crompton believes students will place extra time and thought into their work knowing the public can view.
Question 1: Do you believe digital tools bring creativity to the classroom?
I also believe technology can bring creativity to the classroom if applied properly. In a classroom observation I conducted, a teacher incorporated her lab time working on a word processor. She spent an entire class period having the students type their hand written papers onto a word document. However if the teacher would have created a class blog this would have added another aspect to the project. Where her students can view and evaluate each other’s work.
Question 2: How would you as a teacher incorporate technology tools to enhance creativity?
Crompton states, "critical thinking is the ability to carefully evaluate and think about the information presented to us" (Thompson, & Crompton, 2010). Many digitals tools enable critical thinking skills. Digital tools such as Blogs, PLN, Diigo all contribute to critical thinking. When students observe classmates blogs they are reading and evaluating each other’s work. Blogs also allow students to be creative with the pages and materials presented. If students organize a PLN of their own they are able to voice their opinions and take learning in their own hands.
Point/counterpoint is technology killing critical thinking. Iste Leading and Learning, 38(1), Retrieved from http://www.iste-community.org/group/landl/forum/topics/is-technology-killing-critical
Summary: Alfred Thompson believes technology has been introduced to students as a device to make work easier. For example, word processor eliminates spell check. While PowerPoint’s has taken the creativity of poster boards. Many sites which can be used as critical thinking tools are blocked. In addition, schools do not teach 'real' computer science according to Thompson. In contrast, Helen Crompton believes technology supports critical thinking skills. However, it is the way teachers apply these tools which can determines whether it supports critical thinking skills. With class blogs students are able to view and evaluate each other’s work. Crompton believes students will place extra time and thought into their work knowing the public can view.
Question 1: Do you believe digital tools bring creativity to the classroom?
I also believe technology can bring creativity to the classroom if applied properly. In a classroom observation I conducted, a teacher incorporated her lab time working on a word processor. She spent an entire class period having the students type their hand written papers onto a word document. However if the teacher would have created a class blog this would have added another aspect to the project. Where her students can view and evaluate each other’s work.
Question 2: How would you as a teacher incorporate technology tools to enhance creativity?
Crompton states, "critical thinking is the ability to carefully evaluate and think about the information presented to us" (Thompson, & Crompton, 2010). Many digitals tools enable critical thinking skills. Digital tools such as Blogs, PLN, Diigo all contribute to critical thinking. When students observe classmates blogs they are reading and evaluating each other’s work. Blogs also allow students to be creative with the pages and materials presented. If students organize a PLN of their own they are able to voice their opinions and take learning in their own hands.
Journal 7 PLN (NETS, 5)
Personal learning network is a community of individuals with same interest. As a future teacher, with my PLN I am able to enhance my knowledge. Therefore, I have organized a personal learning network as a learning tool. My PLN include Twitter, Diigo and Educator PLN. From these sites I am able to communicate with other educators and acquire new knowledge. I am also able to share my knowledge with other peers. The web holds a community of profession learners of all types. My PLN holds information about special education, elementary school and technology. As a future teacher, this will help me by extending my network of professionals to acquire new knowledge and/or advice. I can also teach technology in the classroom with my newly acquired technology skills.
My twitter network includes various educators and students. Such as, Cybraryman1 an educator and writer. Bel is interested in language and creative ideas. Pam Elgin a retired elementary school teacher interested in web development. Hubert Yee edutopian background in nonprofit and learning such as myself. In addition, students in my technology class as well as my technology professor Jeff Heil. I selected my network because I felt the people I follow have the same interest as I do.
With TweetDeck I was able to able to participate in two chats simultaneously.
On Friday, April 22, 2011, at 4pm I participated in a gifted and talented student chat(#gtchat).As the GT chat was coming to an end a 5pm middle school chat started(#midleved). The gifted and talented chat discussed, the different priorities parents verse kids have. Followed by the topic of how to say no to a student and/or self. While this chat was coming to an end I participated in a middle school chat which one of my followers conducted. This chat discussed social house where students are divided up into sectors. Followed by, does your school structure support the mission statement/goals. Throughout both chats voices and opinions were stated along with related web links. Although I would like to specialize in special education I beilieve it is important to know all aspects of the education system. Participating in this chats has made me realize how easy I can access the world of knowledge. I am able to connect with individuals who I typically may not have had access to.
With Diigo a social bookmarking site I am able to bookmark and tag websites, which is easily accessible. In addition I am able to access peers bookmarks. With my network of professionals I was able to access interesting information which could help me with lesson plans, ideas and/or educating myself. I was able to access an article which describes several technology skills every educator should know. As a future educator I would like to know various technology skills I may not be aware of. Another bookmark I found from diigo PLN was information on prezi a presentation website. I think prezi is an amazing presentation website. However I found it difficult to use. From this bookmark I found a website which assist me on my prezi presentation. Then I visited one blog which a teacher reflects about her experience using web 2.0. I am fairly new to web 2.0 therefore, it is valuable to connect with other teachers who can reflect on the same experience.
I joined the digital discussion forum Educator's PLN. Educator's PLN is a website designed for teachers to collaborate with each other. Within the website there is educatonal video, forums and chats. I was also able to connect with other members who have the same educational interest as myself. On the website I explored a digital educational video. Alan November discusses three skills parents and educators need to teach students. Such as, information processing, global communication and being self-directed. Information process which, is giving students as much information as possible. Alan discusses the importance of global communication skills. He believes global communication skills are not taught in our school systems. The importance of being self-directed learner. Companies need to hire individuals who don't need managment. Things move faster without layers of management. He believes the American school systems are not designed to do those things. As a teacher it is vital to research other educators thoughts about the education system. Web 2.0 has allowed me to build a PLN allowing me to manage a wealth of information. Preparing me to teach to the best of my abilities.
My twitter network includes various educators and students. Such as, Cybraryman1 an educator and writer. Bel is interested in language and creative ideas. Pam Elgin a retired elementary school teacher interested in web development. Hubert Yee edutopian background in nonprofit and learning such as myself. In addition, students in my technology class as well as my technology professor Jeff Heil. I selected my network because I felt the people I follow have the same interest as I do.
With TweetDeck I was able to able to participate in two chats simultaneously.
On Friday, April 22, 2011, at 4pm I participated in a gifted and talented student chat(#gtchat).As the GT chat was coming to an end a 5pm middle school chat started(#midleved). The gifted and talented chat discussed, the different priorities parents verse kids have. Followed by the topic of how to say no to a student and/or self. While this chat was coming to an end I participated in a middle school chat which one of my followers conducted. This chat discussed social house where students are divided up into sectors. Followed by, does your school structure support the mission statement/goals. Throughout both chats voices and opinions were stated along with related web links. Although I would like to specialize in special education I beilieve it is important to know all aspects of the education system. Participating in this chats has made me realize how easy I can access the world of knowledge. I am able to connect with individuals who I typically may not have had access to.
With Diigo a social bookmarking site I am able to bookmark and tag websites, which is easily accessible. In addition I am able to access peers bookmarks. With my network of professionals I was able to access interesting information which could help me with lesson plans, ideas and/or educating myself. I was able to access an article which describes several technology skills every educator should know. As a future educator I would like to know various technology skills I may not be aware of. Another bookmark I found from diigo PLN was information on prezi a presentation website. I think prezi is an amazing presentation website. However I found it difficult to use. From this bookmark I found a website which assist me on my prezi presentation. Then I visited one blog which a teacher reflects about her experience using web 2.0. I am fairly new to web 2.0 therefore, it is valuable to connect with other teachers who can reflect on the same experience.
I joined the digital discussion forum Educator's PLN. Educator's PLN is a website designed for teachers to collaborate with each other. Within the website there is educatonal video, forums and chats. I was also able to connect with other members who have the same educational interest as myself. On the website I explored a digital educational video. Alan November discusses three skills parents and educators need to teach students. Such as, information processing, global communication and being self-directed. Information process which, is giving students as much information as possible. Alan discusses the importance of global communication skills. He believes global communication skills are not taught in our school systems. The importance of being self-directed learner. Companies need to hire individuals who don't need managment. Things move faster without layers of management. He believes the American school systems are not designed to do those things. As a teacher it is vital to research other educators thoughts about the education system. Web 2.0 has allowed me to build a PLN allowing me to manage a wealth of information. Preparing me to teach to the best of my abilities.
Journal 9 (NETS 1, 2,3, 5)
Waters, J. (2011). Teaching green. The Journal, 38(4), Retrieved from http://thejournal.com/research/2011/04/digital-edition_april.aspx
Summary: The article, Teaching Green by John Waters recommend several websites teachers and students can use to discuss environmental issues for various age groups. The first site is Classroom Earth, which provides activities for high school students. The website provides lesson plans in all subjects from biology to art. The website also provides classes which are available to further education. A second site is A Walk In The Woods, which targets city kids from third to fifth grade. This amazing site gives city children the opportunity to access the nature through a virtual tour. These city students otherwise may never have the opportunity to see the woods. The virtual tour includes graphic verbal description along with sound effects. Another website is EEK! which, provide students from the fourth to eight grade an 'electronic magazine' of environmental information. Finally there was PowerUp, this is an education video game. This allows students to learn about extreme weather and fossils fuels in a creative way.
Question 1: Should students learn about being green in school?
I think this is an amazing article which provides very knowledgeable material. Environment issues are a part of science. I believe this subject is very important to are environment. Many of these sites have creative methods in teaching green which will support creativity. For example, students can think about being green and start a recycle fund raiser and/or organize a trash cleanup day.
Question 2: How can you teach green?
With technology tools teachers are able to access endless amounts of knowledge. Students are not limited to just the teacher’s knowledge. As an educator it is our responsibility to be learners. Digital technology supports this.
Summary: The article, Teaching Green by John Waters recommend several websites teachers and students can use to discuss environmental issues for various age groups. The first site is Classroom Earth, which provides activities for high school students. The website provides lesson plans in all subjects from biology to art. The website also provides classes which are available to further education. A second site is A Walk In The Woods, which targets city kids from third to fifth grade. This amazing site gives city children the opportunity to access the nature through a virtual tour. These city students otherwise may never have the opportunity to see the woods. The virtual tour includes graphic verbal description along with sound effects. Another website is EEK! which, provide students from the fourth to eight grade an 'electronic magazine' of environmental information. Finally there was PowerUp, this is an education video game. This allows students to learn about extreme weather and fossils fuels in a creative way.
Question 1: Should students learn about being green in school?
I think this is an amazing article which provides very knowledgeable material. Environment issues are a part of science. I believe this subject is very important to are environment. Many of these sites have creative methods in teaching green which will support creativity. For example, students can think about being green and start a recycle fund raiser and/or organize a trash cleanup day.
Question 2: How can you teach green?
With technology tools teachers are able to access endless amounts of knowledge. Students are not limited to just the teacher’s knowledge. As an educator it is our responsibility to be learners. Digital technology supports this.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Journal 10: (NETS 1-5)
Fingal, D. (2011, March/April). Being the change she wants to see in the schools. Learning and Leading with Technolohy, 38(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/issues/Member_Profile_Being_the_Change_She_Wants_to_See_in_the_Schools
Summary: In the article, Being The Change She Wants To See In The Schools, Fingal recognizes Shannon McClintocks Miller's work. Shannon McCintock Miller is a teacher who dedicates her life to her profession. Miller is the district librarian and technology coordinator. She is an 'extraordinary' teacher that has brought change to the school, as well as a voice to her students. She has brought technology to the school. She was able to supply every student from 6-12th grade with laptops. She also teaches a personal learning network class. She has exposed her students to other students across the country with Skype. She has also brought influential people into her classroom through technology. In addition, Miller writes articles for Learning and Leading.
Question1: What can you do to bring technology into the classroom?
As a future elementary school teacher I can introduce my students to the world of technology. I believe it is important to teach children technology early in this digital aged society. I am able to demonstrate technology by a weekly newsletter created with a word document. I can also show students how to create a class blog. For career day I can bring parents into the class through Skype. To discuss their occupation.
Question 2: Do you think it is the teacher responsibility to bring technology into the classroom?
In this digital age society, technology is vital. I believe technology brings creativity and critical thinking. Technology can bring a new aspect to school. Students can have class discussion any time. Technology is able to bring all students a voice. Students can expand their knowledge by creating a personal learning network of their own.
Summary: In the article, Being The Change She Wants To See In The Schools, Fingal recognizes Shannon McClintocks Miller's work. Shannon McCintock Miller is a teacher who dedicates her life to her profession. Miller is the district librarian and technology coordinator. She is an 'extraordinary' teacher that has brought change to the school, as well as a voice to her students. She has brought technology to the school. She was able to supply every student from 6-12th grade with laptops. She also teaches a personal learning network class. She has exposed her students to other students across the country with Skype. She has also brought influential people into her classroom through technology. In addition, Miller writes articles for Learning and Leading.
Question1: What can you do to bring technology into the classroom?
As a future elementary school teacher I can introduce my students to the world of technology. I believe it is important to teach children technology early in this digital aged society. I am able to demonstrate technology by a weekly newsletter created with a word document. I can also show students how to create a class blog. For career day I can bring parents into the class through Skype. To discuss their occupation.
Question 2: Do you think it is the teacher responsibility to bring technology into the classroom?
In this digital age society, technology is vital. I believe technology brings creativity and critical thinking. Technology can bring a new aspect to school. Students can have class discussion any time. Technology is able to bring all students a voice. Students can expand their knowledge by creating a personal learning network of their own.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Journal 6 (NETS 3, 4, 5)
Journal #6: “Grow Your Personal Learning Network” by David Warlick (NETS 3&5)
Warlick, D. (2009). Grow your personal learning network. Leading and Learning With Technology, 36(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-march-april-2009.aspx
Summary:
The article, Growing your Personal Learning Network, by David Warlick explains how PLN allows educators to communicate with each in exchange of knowledge. Warlick describes three types of personal learning networks, personally maintained synchronous connections, personally and socially maintained semisynchronous connection and dynamically maintained asynchronous connections. The first type is personally maintained synchronous connections such as, texting, Skype and iChat. This is the tradition networking of people while location is not a barrier. The second type is personally and socially maintained semi synchronous connections such as, Google Docs, Facebook walls and group discussion boards. Personal learning networks sites such as these are used to consult profession expertise and/or advice. Regardless of time zones conversations continue to take place. The exchange of information is held on each individual’s schedules. The last type is dynamically maintained asynchronous connections such as, Diigo and Delicious. Both these sites are social bookmarking sites. This allows educators to exchange knowledge on useful websites. These resources are recommended by professionals.
Question 1: What technological tool did you find useful in building your PLN? Why?
One tool I found useful in building my PLN was twitter. I always thought of twitter as a social website versus a profession learning network site. I was able to build my PLN and gain valuable resources. I was able to follow people interested in special education and elementary school. I was also able to find valuable information on technology tools and applications.
Question 2: What PLN tool do you find most useful for students?
I found two technological tools most useful for students. I found Google docs and blogs most valuable for students. With Google docs students are able to collaborate together. Giving each other feedback. Students are able to work on presentations together where geographic location is not an issue. As for class blogs students are able to participate in class discussions regardless of shyness or class time. In addition students are able to view each other’s work and compare and contrast.
Warlick, D. (2009). Grow your personal learning network. Leading and Learning With Technology, 36(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-march-april-2009.aspx
Summary:
The article, Growing your Personal Learning Network, by David Warlick explains how PLN allows educators to communicate with each in exchange of knowledge. Warlick describes three types of personal learning networks, personally maintained synchronous connections, personally and socially maintained semisynchronous connection and dynamically maintained asynchronous connections. The first type is personally maintained synchronous connections such as, texting, Skype and iChat. This is the tradition networking of people while location is not a barrier. The second type is personally and socially maintained semi synchronous connections such as, Google Docs, Facebook walls and group discussion boards. Personal learning networks sites such as these are used to consult profession expertise and/or advice. Regardless of time zones conversations continue to take place. The exchange of information is held on each individual’s schedules. The last type is dynamically maintained asynchronous connections such as, Diigo and Delicious. Both these sites are social bookmarking sites. This allows educators to exchange knowledge on useful websites. These resources are recommended by professionals.
Question 1: What technological tool did you find useful in building your PLN? Why?
One tool I found useful in building my PLN was twitter. I always thought of twitter as a social website versus a profession learning network site. I was able to build my PLN and gain valuable resources. I was able to follow people interested in special education and elementary school. I was also able to find valuable information on technology tools and applications.
Question 2: What PLN tool do you find most useful for students?
I found two technological tools most useful for students. I found Google docs and blogs most valuable for students. With Google docs students are able to collaborate together. Giving each other feedback. Students are able to work on presentations together where geographic location is not an issue. As for class blogs students are able to participate in class discussions regardless of shyness or class time. In addition students are able to view each other’s work and compare and contrast.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Prezi NETS 1-3
With the Prezi presentation software, I created a lesson plan exhibiting knowledge and skills with the use of modern technology.
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