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.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
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.
Monday, March 7, 2011
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