December 19, 2009
December 6, 2009
Week 14 Reflection
Fliers, Newsletters, & Brochures
What...
I am having a lot of fun completing this assignment so far! There are many fun templates to choose from, which can then be customized with clipart and text. I'm using Word Publisher, which is quite user friendly. There are many school type themes to search through. I am excited to play around with these tools a bit more and use them for various projects and events. I haven't used these tools as much as I should have and am now going to start using these materials a lot more, now that I realize what I can use them for!
So What...
Knowledge of how to create and implement these three tools is a must as a teacher! What teacher doesn't have a monthly newsletter for their class or school, a flier about upcoming events and field trips, etc! I remember making brochures for school projects all the time! Teachers need to know how to integrate this kind of technology into their class for better clarity and organization for their classroom.
Now What...
I plan on using newsletters as a way to include parents in their child's education. That way parents can stay afloat of upcoming projects and material that is being taught, etc. I could use a brochure to announce my new preschool and pricing information, etc. And of course fliers can be used for announcing and reminding students/parents of upcoming concerts, school plays, fundraisers, etc.
Video: Schoolhouse Rock-Nouns
I find it quite interesting, a noun is a person, place, or thing! I love schoolhouse rock! I really want to buy the set and have my kids watch them. Their songs always get stuck in my head! I've talked about these schoolhouse rock videos before, but they're just a great way to get students learning about important things in a fun, interactive way. It would be a great idea to start off each day's lesson with one of these videos. That way, students are engaged right away and their attention is held. Next, the teacher can start right into her lesson on nouns!
What...
I am having a lot of fun completing this assignment so far! There are many fun templates to choose from, which can then be customized with clipart and text. I'm using Word Publisher, which is quite user friendly. There are many school type themes to search through. I am excited to play around with these tools a bit more and use them for various projects and events. I haven't used these tools as much as I should have and am now going to start using these materials a lot more, now that I realize what I can use them for!
So What...
Knowledge of how to create and implement these three tools is a must as a teacher! What teacher doesn't have a monthly newsletter for their class or school, a flier about upcoming events and field trips, etc! I remember making brochures for school projects all the time! Teachers need to know how to integrate this kind of technology into their class for better clarity and organization for their classroom.
Now What...
I plan on using newsletters as a way to include parents in their child's education. That way parents can stay afloat of upcoming projects and material that is being taught, etc. I could use a brochure to announce my new preschool and pricing information, etc. And of course fliers can be used for announcing and reminding students/parents of upcoming concerts, school plays, fundraisers, etc.
Video: Schoolhouse Rock-Nouns
I find it quite interesting, a noun is a person, place, or thing! I love schoolhouse rock! I really want to buy the set and have my kids watch them. Their songs always get stuck in my head! I've talked about these schoolhouse rock videos before, but they're just a great way to get students learning about important things in a fun, interactive way. It would be a great idea to start off each day's lesson with one of these videos. That way, students are engaged right away and their attention is held. Next, the teacher can start right into her lesson on nouns!
November 29, 2009
Week 13 Reflection
Holiday (Free Choice Reflection)
As I have been learning how to implement various technology media into the classroom, I've had the opportunity through some of my UVU coursework, to observe a few different schools and see how they use technology.
One school I went to, Kindergarten students were able to go to the computer lab once a week, which is great. The computer teacher was a little intimidating to the kids though, she didn't explain things or really make computers fun and exciting, which they should be at this age.
The regular Kindergarten teacher was great though. She used stories on CD and educational DVD s. She had a projector type machine that enlarged her hand movements and drawings on a screen, for the whole class to see.
A few other schools I went to had music on CD, but that was pretty much it. I think a lot of schools are still working on a slow transition to technology in the classroom. Digital education in America has come a long way, but schools need to start implementing the very things we have learned in EDEL 2200.
While I was observing, there were times when I thought the teacher's lesson could be greatly enhanced by a Google presentation or a slide show with digital pictures. These observations have really inspired me to make sure I use technology in my future classroom.
Videos
Mr. Duey Fractions
Wow, that was awesome. I bet his students love him! Perfect way to get kids to learn subject material. I re-learned how to do fractions myself, from watching that!
Introducing Web 2.0
Web 2,0 is awesome! I love all these new resources that are available on the web now. I am still learning and experimenting with a lot of these tools, such as wikis and podcasts. I think that as a teacher, it will be critical to know how to use these tools and be able to integrate them into curriculum and assignments.
As I have been learning how to implement various technology media into the classroom, I've had the opportunity through some of my UVU coursework, to observe a few different schools and see how they use technology.
One school I went to, Kindergarten students were able to go to the computer lab once a week, which is great. The computer teacher was a little intimidating to the kids though, she didn't explain things or really make computers fun and exciting, which they should be at this age.
The regular Kindergarten teacher was great though. She used stories on CD and educational DVD s. She had a projector type machine that enlarged her hand movements and drawings on a screen, for the whole class to see.
A few other schools I went to had music on CD, but that was pretty much it. I think a lot of schools are still working on a slow transition to technology in the classroom. Digital education in America has come a long way, but schools need to start implementing the very things we have learned in EDEL 2200.
While I was observing, there were times when I thought the teacher's lesson could be greatly enhanced by a Google presentation or a slide show with digital pictures. These observations have really inspired me to make sure I use technology in my future classroom.
Videos
Mr. Duey Fractions
Wow, that was awesome. I bet his students love him! Perfect way to get kids to learn subject material. I re-learned how to do fractions myself, from watching that!
Introducing Web 2.0
Web 2,0 is awesome! I love all these new resources that are available on the web now. I am still learning and experimenting with a lot of these tools, such as wikis and podcasts. I think that as a teacher, it will be critical to know how to use these tools and be able to integrate them into curriculum and assignments.
November 27, 2009
One year ago today...
...we got this little beagle! He has changed and grown so much! We really are like those crazy people who consider our dog one of our kids! I can't believe I'm like that! But, we love our little beast so much. He has mellowed out just a tad to where we can cuddle up on the couch at night and watch TV. He is still crazy hyper and quite the trouble maker, but we love him to pieces!
November 26, 2009
Halloween
Ok, so I'm a little behind on my posts! Anyway, Halloween was great! Dan took all three kids out while I passed out candy. The girls decided to have 2 different costume changes as you can see. We are just finishing the last of our candy!
November 22, 2009
Week 12 Reflection
Web 2.0 Technologies
Honestly, I didn't even know what web 2.0 was until I looked it up just now! I found this great definition:
The use of World Wide Web technology and web design that aims to facilitate creativity, information sharing, and, most notably, collaboration among users. These concepts have led to the development and evolution of web-based communities and hosted services, such as social-networking sites, wikis, blogs, and folksonomies.
So, knowing that, I think web 2.0 technologies are incredibly vital to today's classroom. Students need to be able to collaborate with classmates as they complete assignments and projects, using the web. Just from my experience in working with classmates in this class, i have been able to finish projects much more quickly and efficiently, by using tools like google documents, google presentations. These tools are so great because of the ability to change, edit, and update information instantly online.
I plan on having my future students use wikis and blogs as an outlet to express their thoughts in a creative way that can be shared with classmates. This helps the class connect to each other in an exciting way. Social networking sites are also a great way to collaborate with peers and share information. Today's student has to know all about these tools in order to stay afloat of this ever changing world. we as educators need to utilize these tools in our everyday assignments and lesson plans.
Video "Do you believe in me?"
Wow, who is this Dalton Sherman kid?? He is adorable and such an amazing speaker! I loved his speech, it's so moving. Sometimes we forget how important it is to believe in our students, our colleagues, ourselves. These kids need their teachers to care about them and take the time to listen and be there for them because like he said, sometimes it feels like no one else cares. Everyone involved with the school is important and makes an impact on the future of its students.
Honestly, I didn't even know what web 2.0 was until I looked it up just now! I found this great definition:
The use of World Wide Web technology and web design that aims to facilitate creativity, information sharing, and, most notably, collaboration among users. These concepts have led to the development and evolution of web-based communities and hosted services, such as social-networking sites, wikis, blogs, and folksonomies.
So, knowing that, I think web 2.0 technologies are incredibly vital to today's classroom. Students need to be able to collaborate with classmates as they complete assignments and projects, using the web. Just from my experience in working with classmates in this class, i have been able to finish projects much more quickly and efficiently, by using tools like google documents, google presentations. These tools are so great because of the ability to change, edit, and update information instantly online.
I plan on having my future students use wikis and blogs as an outlet to express their thoughts in a creative way that can be shared with classmates. This helps the class connect to each other in an exciting way. Social networking sites are also a great way to collaborate with peers and share information. Today's student has to know all about these tools in order to stay afloat of this ever changing world. we as educators need to utilize these tools in our everyday assignments and lesson plans.
Video "Do you believe in me?"
Wow, who is this Dalton Sherman kid?? He is adorable and such an amazing speaker! I loved his speech, it's so moving. Sometimes we forget how important it is to believe in our students, our colleagues, ourselves. These kids need their teachers to care about them and take the time to listen and be there for them because like he said, sometimes it feels like no one else cares. Everyone involved with the school is important and makes an impact on the future of its students.
November 14, 2009
Birthday Girl!
So El turned five! We had a fun family party with her little cousin, who turned one (their Birthdays are 1 day apart). We went to kangaroo zoo and out to Chinese, which El requested as her favorite food! She got a lot of grown-up gifts: a digital camera, a CD player, CD's, a watch, make-up, and some DVDs. She requested a castle cake this year and it turned out really cute!
November 11, 2009
week 11 Reflection
PowerPoint Activities & PowerPoint
I kinda love power point! It's really fun and addicting! The activities that my partner and I made were so interesting, I want to do them at home too! We made bookmarks to print out with a mini biography of our favorite author. The next activity was to make up titles for books that were never written, such as The Brain by Sarah Bellum. So cute!
There are some great ideas that I'd like to try on power point from the activity book. The basic activites at the beginning of the book are great for students who are just learning how to create power point presentations. They can learn how to harvest pictures, sounds, and video from the internet and put them onto their power point slides. Students can make books, posters, bookmarks, comics, and the list just goes on and on! I'm really excited to make some of these projects.
I definitely want to use power point activities in my classroom to enhance curriculum. What a fun way to get students involved in creating and learning at the same time! I really think that pretty much all lessons should be on power point slides with colors and pictures to enhance the lecture. It's much more engaging than just talking to the class without any visuals. It helps the students to see the large words too, so that they can take notes and make sure they hear the teacher.
Video "I'm just a Bill"
An idea becomes a bill and then goes on a long journey to become a law! It's so cute, fun, and just catchy! I love schoolhouse rock! It's classic, educational, and fun for kids to learn basic subjects. I plan on using these videoes with my students to enhance various lessons.
I kinda love power point! It's really fun and addicting! The activities that my partner and I made were so interesting, I want to do them at home too! We made bookmarks to print out with a mini biography of our favorite author. The next activity was to make up titles for books that were never written, such as The Brain by Sarah Bellum. So cute!
There are some great ideas that I'd like to try on power point from the activity book. The basic activites at the beginning of the book are great for students who are just learning how to create power point presentations. They can learn how to harvest pictures, sounds, and video from the internet and put them onto their power point slides. Students can make books, posters, bookmarks, comics, and the list just goes on and on! I'm really excited to make some of these projects.
I definitely want to use power point activities in my classroom to enhance curriculum. What a fun way to get students involved in creating and learning at the same time! I really think that pretty much all lessons should be on power point slides with colors and pictures to enhance the lecture. It's much more engaging than just talking to the class without any visuals. It helps the students to see the large words too, so that they can take notes and make sure they hear the teacher.
Video "I'm just a Bill"
An idea becomes a bill and then goes on a long journey to become a law! It's so cute, fun, and just catchy! I love schoolhouse rock! It's classic, educational, and fun for kids to learn basic subjects. I plan on using these videoes with my students to enhance various lessons.
November 8, 2009
Week 10 Reflection
Podcasts & Vidcasts
Podcasts and vidcasts are great educational tools. There are a huge variety of subject specific casts that can teach the average person a new language or how to write a poem. Again pod/vid casts are another great tech medium that can enhance any lesson. Students love being able to use technology for assignments and they'll be having so much fun, they won't even realize they're learning!
I really enjoyed the assignment to create an educational podcast for my "students". My partner and I decided to make a podcast that teaches children the sound that each letter in the alphabet makes. We recorded ourselves saying the letter, its sound and a few exmple words that begin with that letter. We then told the children to repeat the letters and sounds. I think this is a great way to help students memorize and internalize information, especially when they are not at school.
I'd use pod/vid casts as homework assignments for my future students. I would assign them a pod/vid cast to listen to/watch at home that ties into the week's curriculum. That way, the subject material becomes more interactive and interesting. Students can write a 'how-to' from what they learned from the pod/vid cast or even act out the info they listened to, for the class.
Video
Why Let Our Students Blog?
I agree with the video, blogging is a great way for students to practice writing and creativity. They can receive feedback from comments, which helps them feel connected to people. Blogging helps students learn to process their thoughts into words. It's a way for kids to organize and understand 'all that stuff' in their head! Great video, very cute!
Podcasts and vidcasts are great educational tools. There are a huge variety of subject specific casts that can teach the average person a new language or how to write a poem. Again pod/vid casts are another great tech medium that can enhance any lesson. Students love being able to use technology for assignments and they'll be having so much fun, they won't even realize they're learning!
I really enjoyed the assignment to create an educational podcast for my "students". My partner and I decided to make a podcast that teaches children the sound that each letter in the alphabet makes. We recorded ourselves saying the letter, its sound and a few exmple words that begin with that letter. We then told the children to repeat the letters and sounds. I think this is a great way to help students memorize and internalize information, especially when they are not at school.
I'd use pod/vid casts as homework assignments for my future students. I would assign them a pod/vid cast to listen to/watch at home that ties into the week's curriculum. That way, the subject material becomes more interactive and interesting. Students can write a 'how-to' from what they learned from the pod/vid cast or even act out the info they listened to, for the class.
Video
Why Let Our Students Blog?
I agree with the video, blogging is a great way for students to practice writing and creativity. They can receive feedback from comments, which helps them feel connected to people. Blogging helps students learn to process their thoughts into words. It's a way for kids to organize and understand 'all that stuff' in their head! Great video, very cute!
October 23, 2009
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