Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Reflection #3
What, so what, now what?
I had an exam in general biology last week, and I was having a hard time comprehending a certain process. Eventually it occured to me that my text book has an online feature with animations of key concepts and processes. Consequently, I looked up various processes, and was thoroughly enlightened! Needless to say I will be using this online resource for subsequent exams, and future classes that might have an online resource.
I had an exam in general biology last week, and I was having a hard time comprehending a certain process. Eventually it occured to me that my text book has an online feature with animations of key concepts and processes. Consequently, I looked up various processes, and was thoroughly enlightened! Needless to say I will be using this online resource for subsequent exams, and future classes that might have an online resource.
Reflection #2
What? So What? Now What?
In my adolescent literature class I did a presentation on the "Golden Compass." In this presentation I used a YouTube video which really made the presentation come to life. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth a hundred thousand. I look forward to incorporating videos in my class, especially from Teacher Tube!
In my adolescent literature class I did a presentation on the "Golden Compass." In this presentation I used a YouTube video which really made the presentation come to life. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth a hundred thousand. I look forward to incorporating videos in my class, especially from Teacher Tube!
Blog Assignment #8
I explored Learning today's website. I played several games including word fishing, create your own rap, a syllable game and a reading comprehension game regarding a contaminated lake. I think the syllable game might be helpful in my class because it helps the students pronounce words that might be difficult for them to say; this will be important especially in science courses. The reading comprehension activity would also be beneficial because the students participate in the scientific process of discovering why fish in a lake are all dieing.
Here is the link:
Learning today
Here is the link:
Learning today
Reflection #1
What? So What? Now What?
In general biology Dr. Delgado uses a powerpoint each week that she posts on Discovery which is available for all the students to preview and print. The ability to print these powerpoints makes comprehension and retention so much easier than if they were not available. I defininately plan on a similar format when I have a classroom of my own.
In general biology Dr. Delgado uses a powerpoint each week that she posts on Discovery which is available for all the students to preview and print. The ability to print these powerpoints makes comprehension and retention so much easier than if they were not available. I defininately plan on a similar format when I have a classroom of my own.
Blog assignment #6
The "Generation IM" article was a practical article on how to most effectively incorporate different technological applications into the classroom. The author addressed LAN wikis, classroom blogs, even incorporating Google maps into geography lessons. Technology has really opened doors for students. The author mentions students with special needs being able to create their own worlds and engage in social skills whereas a couple decades ago there would not have been much opportunity at all for them to engage in this type of interaction and achievement. Additionally, students were motivated to post blogs that they felt would be viewed by an "authentic audience."
Taking these things into account as a science teacher, I could have the students do a blogged science fair, where they post the steps of their projects (including pictures, and time lapse photography), and then present their project live.
As a teacher I could have the students look on teacher tube for videos on photosynthese, for example, and make a wiki post.
Taking these things into account as a science teacher, I could have the students do a blogged science fair, where they post the steps of their projects (including pictures, and time lapse photography), and then present their project live.
As a teacher I could have the students look on teacher tube for videos on photosynthese, for example, and make a wiki post.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Assignment #2 Interactive White Board Lesson
Features used in Presentation:
During my presentation I will use the eraser feature, as well as the hold and drag feature to move things around on the board. I will also use buttons embedded in the presentation to reveal text.
Specific NETs my presentation will touch on:
My teacher NET that I will be exhibiting is number two, "Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments." Spicifically, through my presentation I will "design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity." In my presentation I have modified a premade presentation to make it fit my style, and it is also condusive to a positive learning environment.
My student NET I will be implementing is number three, which is "Research and Information Fluency." Specifically, "evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks." This will be accomplished through the students using the SmartBoard themselves to get comfortable with it, as well as evaluate the content that will be discussed.
SmartBoards and my future classroom:
In regards to using this program in my future classroom, I am really excited. This presentation I put together is a positive, interactive learning experience. It is becoming more, and more important that school lessons compete with the colorful, high-paced, interactive entertainment that my students will be well acquainted with; this presentation does a good job of fulfilling that role. I believe in the next few years there will be even more improvements made to the SmartBoard presentations that will make them even more of a valuable tool in the classroom. I believe it is also important for students to have a hands-on activities to their education, especially in my topic of biology.
Smart Board presentation (pre-edited edition)
During my presentation I will use the eraser feature, as well as the hold and drag feature to move things around on the board. I will also use buttons embedded in the presentation to reveal text.
Specific NETs my presentation will touch on:
My teacher NET that I will be exhibiting is number two, "Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments." Spicifically, through my presentation I will "design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity." In my presentation I have modified a premade presentation to make it fit my style, and it is also condusive to a positive learning environment.
My student NET I will be implementing is number three, which is "Research and Information Fluency." Specifically, "evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks." This will be accomplished through the students using the SmartBoard themselves to get comfortable with it, as well as evaluate the content that will be discussed.
SmartBoards and my future classroom:
In regards to using this program in my future classroom, I am really excited. This presentation I put together is a positive, interactive learning experience. It is becoming more, and more important that school lessons compete with the colorful, high-paced, interactive entertainment that my students will be well acquainted with; this presentation does a good job of fulfilling that role. I believe in the next few years there will be even more improvements made to the SmartBoard presentations that will make them even more of a valuable tool in the classroom. I believe it is also important for students to have a hands-on activities to their education, especially in my topic of biology.
Smart Board presentation (pre-edited edition)
Monday, February 6, 2012
Week 5 assignment
The Prometean ActiveBoard (and SmartBoard) is the technology of the twenty-first century. For teachers, it offers unlimited resources in an instant. Promethean Planet brings the teachers of the world together with resources they have used, and found helpful. It offers entertainment education, truly making learning fun. It is simple enough for kindergartners, and practical even for universities. It offers shy students the opportunity to be involved in the hands-on learning experience where they might not have been with traditional methods. It also offers multiple learning styles students who might be visual, kinesthetic, tactile or audio. The Promethean ActiveBoard allows students to learn not only curriculum, but to use tomorrow's technology today to prepare them for jobs that might not even exist yet.
Here is a link to "Promethean Video Case Study- Australia." This is where I found my information:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyOeb2NCTgg&feature=related
I am curious as to which unit came out first, the ActiveBoard or the SmartBoard? Which board has a more extensive database for premade lessons, and resources? Do students have access to all presentations used in the class?
Here is a link to "Promethean Video Case Study- Australia." This is where I found my information:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyOeb2NCTgg&feature=related
I am curious as to which unit came out first, the ActiveBoard or the SmartBoard? Which board has a more extensive database for premade lessons, and resources? Do students have access to all presentations used in the class?
Week 4 assignment
We downloaded Smart Board onto our computers this week. As of two years ago I had never heard of a Smart Board. Therefore, everything I learn about a Smart Board is new to me. It impresses me that they are touch screen, or whatever it would be called. We explored the "Smart Exchange" where there are many previously designed lessons by other teachers. There were also many educational games which might be fun in the classroom. Upon nosing around Smart Notebook, I realized that there are so many features, I could literally explore for hours. Some features that appealed to me were the gallery essentials, which had various lesson applications for K-12 and all subjects.
Regarding questions about the Smart Board, I am curious how one transfers the Smart Exchange lessons onto their Smart Board presentation. I also am also curious how the signalling devices work for the students.
Regarding questions about the Smart Board, I am curious how one transfers the Smart Exchange lessons onto their Smart Board presentation. I also am also curious how the signalling devices work for the students.
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