Newsletter ALH
This is my classroom newsletter I made using Microsoft Word. I created this with considereation of what a third grade teacher may write. This uses NETS 1,2,3,5 and 6.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Journal #2- "Grounded Tech Integration"
Harris, J., & Hofer, M. (September/October 2009)."Grounded Tech Integration", volume 37 (2009-2010) (No. 2). Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=September_October_No_2_3&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4381&ContentID=24179&DirectListComboInd=D
Reading through the five steps to technology integration was very interesting because it helped you to see how to create effective lesson plans and the steps to do so. The eight corresponding continua was very interesting because it allows you to see how to set up the right lesson plan using the appropriate learning goals. You then create the learning experience, assess and then incorporate the right learning materials to use. You are now able to bring in the technology to the lesson plan. I think now days it is very important for teachers to use technology in the classroom. I also feel that because many teachers are ill-equipped as well as might not even know how to incorporate technology, they should have to take a course to learn how to do so. Students should start to learn how to use programs like Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Excel. They might not need to know it extremely well, but have the gist of what to do.
What is so sad is that teachers now days are sticking strait to what the school standards tell them too, when they could be including fun ways using technology to teach these standards. Creating a PowerPoint and adding a fun little quiz using Power Point in the end will make the lesson that much more interesting. What would be more fun, reading out of a textbook, or learning through PowerPoint with pictures and fun activities to add to the lesson?
Do you think teachers should learn how to use the three programs I listed above?
Yes. I think that teachers need to be able to incorporate technology into their lesson plans. Not only does it make the class more interesting but the students then get a feel for the program as well.
Should teachers stick to only standard based learning?
I think this is a horrible idea. I know that teachers have to by law, but it does not limit them to only that. By adding PE, and technology and tying them into the lesson plan I feel will give the school better results in the long run.
Reading through the five steps to technology integration was very interesting because it helped you to see how to create effective lesson plans and the steps to do so. The eight corresponding continua was very interesting because it allows you to see how to set up the right lesson plan using the appropriate learning goals. You then create the learning experience, assess and then incorporate the right learning materials to use. You are now able to bring in the technology to the lesson plan. I think now days it is very important for teachers to use technology in the classroom. I also feel that because many teachers are ill-equipped as well as might not even know how to incorporate technology, they should have to take a course to learn how to do so. Students should start to learn how to use programs like Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Excel. They might not need to know it extremely well, but have the gist of what to do.
What is so sad is that teachers now days are sticking strait to what the school standards tell them too, when they could be including fun ways using technology to teach these standards. Creating a PowerPoint and adding a fun little quiz using Power Point in the end will make the lesson that much more interesting. What would be more fun, reading out of a textbook, or learning through PowerPoint with pictures and fun activities to add to the lesson?
Do you think teachers should learn how to use the three programs I listed above?
Yes. I think that teachers need to be able to incorporate technology into their lesson plans. Not only does it make the class more interesting but the students then get a feel for the program as well.
Should teachers stick to only standard based learning?
I think this is a horrible idea. I know that teachers have to by law, but it does not limit them to only that. By adding PE, and technology and tying them into the lesson plan I feel will give the school better results in the long run.
Journal #1- "E-Learning Comes in All Shapes and Sizes"
Coyle, S. & Jones, T. & Kirk Pickle, S (2009). E- Learning Comes in All Shapes and Sizes. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3720092010/SeptemberOctoberNo2/e_Learning_Programs_Come_in_All_Shapes_a.htm
This article was very interesting to me because it proves to us how far we have come in the technology world. We are now able to take classes on-line and virtually! We have been given the opportunity to take on-line classes at school, which is very nice because sometimes we don’t have the right schedule to take that particular class you want at school. What I found to be interesting was what they were doing at the Yukon-Koyukuk School District (YKSD), in Alaska. Teachers were having to teach 5 different grade levels which meant making five different lesson plans. They were able to set up satellite communication so that students could take their classes virtually. This allowed for the teacher to have access to way more materials. According to Coyle, “Connecting our remote students using video teleconferencing has been so successful, some courses, such as hospitality and construction, have been accredited through the University of Alaska at Fairbanks.”
In Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) they are also given the chance to do on-line courses. They believe it gives the students more opportunity. I think this is true because it gives the students a chance when they are ready that day to work on homework rather then be stuck in an uncomfortable classroom and listen to a lecture. You are able to work on more activities, projects, and group discussions on-line.
Why do you think we are starting to depend more on technology in the classroom?
I think we are depending more on technology in the classroom because it allows for way more opportunities. It seems like when we go to class and partake in lectures, very few people in the classroom are fully paying attention and grasping the concept. Where as when taking on-line classes there is more opportunity because we are not limited on time nor on creativity.
Do you think virtual learning will become world-wide?
I do, because people are already finding that there is more success rate. Students are not very limited on what they can do with virtual and on-line classes.
This article was very interesting to me because it proves to us how far we have come in the technology world. We are now able to take classes on-line and virtually! We have been given the opportunity to take on-line classes at school, which is very nice because sometimes we don’t have the right schedule to take that particular class you want at school. What I found to be interesting was what they were doing at the Yukon-Koyukuk School District (YKSD), in Alaska. Teachers were having to teach 5 different grade levels which meant making five different lesson plans. They were able to set up satellite communication so that students could take their classes virtually. This allowed for the teacher to have access to way more materials. According to Coyle, “Connecting our remote students using video teleconferencing has been so successful, some courses, such as hospitality and construction, have been accredited through the University of Alaska at Fairbanks.”
In Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) they are also given the chance to do on-line courses. They believe it gives the students more opportunity. I think this is true because it gives the students a chance when they are ready that day to work on homework rather then be stuck in an uncomfortable classroom and listen to a lecture. You are able to work on more activities, projects, and group discussions on-line.
Why do you think we are starting to depend more on technology in the classroom?
I think we are depending more on technology in the classroom because it allows for way more opportunities. It seems like when we go to class and partake in lectures, very few people in the classroom are fully paying attention and grasping the concept. Where as when taking on-line classes there is more opportunity because we are not limited on time nor on creativity.
Do you think virtual learning will become world-wide?
I do, because people are already finding that there is more success rate. Students are not very limited on what they can do with virtual and on-line classes.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Audra Houtchens
Hi, I'm Audra Houtchens and I have lived in Southern California my whole life. Vista to be exact. I have never moved, sadly, but hope to in the future. I attended K-5 at Lake Elementary, 6-8 at Madison Middle School and Rancho Buena Vista for my 4 years of High School. I attended Mira Costa College for the last three years. I started off by majoring in interior design but decided Liberal Studies was what I really wanted to do.
I have never been too experienced in the technology field, but hope to soon be. I have always worked with PC's but I really want to get a Mac book within the next year. I depend highly on technology on an every day basis. You can probably guess why... my cell phone and computer being the reason. I have my phone attached to my hand on a constant basis. I use my computer everyday to either e-mail, study or look up pointless information like who Jeniffer Aniston is now dating. I use the older version of Microsoft on my computer, but I am trying to learn the 07' version as of now.
In our mission statement the part that sticks out most to me would have to be "...
exemplified through reflective teaching, life-long
learning...". I really appreciate that they use reflective teaching and genuinely want to educate you on information that could last a lifetime. Many schools try to follow their mission statement, but don't always to a good job holding to their standards. Granted this is my first semester on campus, but so far I have received just this.
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