I think that if we try and hold back technology in the classroom then it will not only be hurting the students that we teach but it will put us behind in the world. Teaching with technology a big part of the future for sure. Even right now its big. In class we were using a devise called the elmo witch helped the kids have a wonderful way of seeing what you are modelling. Kids will have to learn how to use this technology because its going to become the world around them.
From how fast technology is growing in the world today we as teachers will have to learn to adapt to it in order for us to still communicate with the next generation. Just like the kids were talking about in the youtube video Millenial Generation the technology is going to be part of are lives and hopefully make life a little easier.
I'm excited to accept this change. I do not want to be left out of the loop about technology. As a future teacher it will be necessary for me to use it and help my students and own kids progress. With what will be coming out in the future kids will be able to learn and grow so much more then we were every capable of doing.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Lessons Learned
I Learned a few things from these readings, videos, and web sites. Even though i thought that the videos were the most entertaining my favorite page was on the 3D projector. It would be so cool to be able to use a projector like that to teach or learn about different places in the world. I think that videos can be a huge support to learning.
On one of the youtube videos from the kids talking I was able to relate a lot to them when they were talking about how their parents, in my case mother, was not able to use it and the kids in the family had to fix lots of things from it. I also liked hearing from them about how they thought that Technology will increase greatly and help us to be home with our family's more.
The other video that had a lot of facts about USA, China and India was very interesting. It made me think about how many people live in the different places. USA is a small amount of people. Technology will play a big part in keeping up with the other nations. It bothered me that this video was made 7 years ago though. I would have liked more updated facts.
On one of the youtube videos from the kids talking I was able to relate a lot to them when they were talking about how their parents, in my case mother, was not able to use it and the kids in the family had to fix lots of things from it. I also liked hearing from them about how they thought that Technology will increase greatly and help us to be home with our family's more.
The other video that had a lot of facts about USA, China and India was very interesting. It made me think about how many people live in the different places. USA is a small amount of people. Technology will play a big part in keeping up with the other nations. It bothered me that this video was made 7 years ago though. I would have liked more updated facts.
"Strengths & Weaknesses"
I understand most of the Basic Technology Equipment Operations and Concepts and feel very good at using them. But one that is pretty difficult would be the use terminology related to computers and technology appropriately in written and oral communications. But the reason that its so hard is not because I don't understand how to use them its because my English has never been that good. This is the reason that I was not sure how to answer the question about trouble-shooting techniques. I'm pretty sure I know how to use them but I don't remember what this word means.
I feel like Tools to Access Information is a pretty easy thing to do. Growing up learning how to use the web for information has made it pretty easy. Through this class i have also learned more ways to find information that I need. For example UEN is a great place to start. You can also use the web to look for when it was made and updated.
Tools to Use Information I also feel quite capable. Through this course I did learn and find a love in Google tools: like gmail, Google docs, and much more. It has helped my communication skills with class mates and teachers. Last but not least is Software Applications witch i think has a lot to do with tools to use information. I think I am pretty strong in this category.
Through this I have decided that i need to learn more about terminology related to computers. To do this Ive found three podcasts about terms they are computer terms 1, computer terms 2, and computer terms 3.
I feel like Tools to Access Information is a pretty easy thing to do. Growing up learning how to use the web for information has made it pretty easy. Through this class i have also learned more ways to find information that I need. For example UEN is a great place to start. You can also use the web to look for when it was made and updated.
Tools to Use Information I also feel quite capable. Through this course I did learn and find a love in Google tools: like gmail, Google docs, and much more. It has helped my communication skills with class mates and teachers. Last but not least is Software Applications witch i think has a lot to do with tools to use information. I think I am pretty strong in this category.
Through this I have decided that i need to learn more about terminology related to computers. To do this Ive found three podcasts about terms they are computer terms 1, computer terms 2, and computer terms 3.
Monday, April 4, 2011
April 14th Field work
Field work has been so much fun so far!! I love being in the class room and being able to help teach and get to know the kids. I'm learning a lot on how to communicate with the kids and how to manage them. It is so nice to see what the teacher does and what I can do:) In class I was able to use my Video to help teach about the pioneers.
As a student trying to be a teacher field work is the best thing that has happened yet! All the things that I have learned I am able to see or do in the classroom which formulates a process in my head. It makes me excited to learn more in school that I can apply. Working with my cooperating teacher and my partner in the school is great because I can learn more of how to work with my colleagues. This has been the best thing to this point for my future career of teaching. This technology can help me in the class to set the right mood and my colleagues can use what I have made.
I know have the knowledge to make a video for my kids to learn from. It is a new way that I can teach. In the class I now see how a video can become useful and an advantage in the class. hat does this technology mean to my future students? Because of this class I know will appreciate more how much time it takes to develop a great video to teach with. Field work has been a great thing:)
As a student trying to be a teacher field work is the best thing that has happened yet! All the things that I have learned I am able to see or do in the classroom which formulates a process in my head. It makes me excited to learn more in school that I can apply. Working with my cooperating teacher and my partner in the school is great because I can learn more of how to work with my colleagues. This has been the best thing to this point for my future career of teaching. This technology can help me in the class to set the right mood and my colleagues can use what I have made.
I know have the knowledge to make a video for my kids to learn from. It is a new way that I can teach. In the class I now see how a video can become useful and an advantage in the class. hat does this technology mean to my future students? Because of this class I know will appreciate more how much time it takes to develop a great video to teach with. Field work has been a great thing:)
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