1. Think about the many things we covered in class: blogs, wikis, presentations, Google Docs, Google spreadsheets, Picasa, podcasts, videocasts, YouTube, movie making, posts you read, PLNs, Twitter, other teachers and students outside of our region, comments4kids, comments4classmates, comments4teachers, iTunes, iTunesU, accessibility issues and the use of html tag modifiers to address some of those issues, who you are as a professional, Google forms, data bases, Google Earth, Delicious, ACCESS, ALEX, technological literacy, the future of schools, your "intellectual trail". Did I miss anything? Take each of these and consider what you
learned and how or if it may or will be useful to you as a teacher and as an individual in this "modern age." List what you learned and comment about it if appropriate. List as many things as you can think of. If you did not learn anything from this class, say so. I hope, however, that was not the case.
Blogs: I think that blogging is very important for students. It not only gives the teacher a chance to keep parents informed, but it also gives students a chance to display their work and be proud of it. As Dr. Strange said before, you are leaving your "Intellectual Trail" for the world to see. The future of the schools is leading to technologically dependent classrooms. There are more things that are evolving making the classroom a technology savvy environment. There are Smart Boards, Elmos, and Ebeams available to give students and teachers to interact with technology instead of the traditional black or white boards.
Presentations: Presentations are always important for students to partake in because it promotes self confidence and also gives them a chance to vocalize their thoughts and be creative.
Google Docs: These are wonderful because if students don't have Microsoft Office they are able to use the same types of programs but FREE of CHARGE! I love Google Docs because I don't have to carry around a jump-drive and worry about losing my documents.
Picasa: I love using Picasa. You are able to put finishing touches on photos you have taken and enhance them. I have only used Microsoft Photo Editor and I love PICASA!
Podcasts: The podcasts were really fun to do. I enjoyed being on a "radio talk show" and giving information that I came up with on educational resources. I think that podcasts would be fun to do in the classroom because students are able to give information through a "talk show" and other students can listen to the podcasts and respond to them.
Videocasts: Videocasts could be as useful as the podcast except with video. I didn't get to do one this semester, but I am interested in learning how to do one. I will research it and get my brother to show me when I decide to do one.
YouTube: The YouTube videos were very interesting. My favorite was the PS22 Chorus. I think that these videos are great for students because they can see first hand what other students around the world are doing in their classrooms.
Movie Making: We watched a video one of our classmates made on ScreenJelly and it was really cool to see how she put a regular PowerPoint to use in a movie with her voice. Students would love to be able to do one of these. I think they would be useful to do in Science or Social Studies as a group research project. The students will give their "report" through the movie.
Posts you read: Some posts I read were very interesting. I enjoyed some so much that I made them part of my PLN. It is important to read materials to learn more and be a lifelong learner.
PLNs: I believe that a Personal Learning Network is very important for everyone to have as a professional. A PLN is a great tool to keep your resources readily available and at your fingertips. A great site to organize your PLN is Symbaloo
Twitter: Twitter can be a very useful tool for anyone, including teachers. I am not sure if I would use Twitter in the classroom or not, but it is great for teachers.
Comments for teachers and kids: This would be great to use because you are able to see what other students and teachers are doing in different schools. Also, teachers and students outside our region is a great tool because you are able to see what is going on in other schools around the globe. Also, you and your students can learn something from them that you may or may not have already known.
Comments for Classmates: I believe this is WONDERFUL! Classmates can comment on each others work and give feedback. It is great for students to hear compliments from friends and classmates.
iTunes: iTunes and iTunesU is helpful in finding music for presentations and demonstrations students might need to prepare. You can also find things to use in the classroom such as stories and books to listen to.
Google Forms: Google forms are great because not only is it free but you don't have to carry around a jump drive. A survey can be distributed to anyone with a google address or email. Also, the survey results are compiled into a spreadsheet for you. It is very useful in organizing materials.
Google Earth: This was very neat to see how you travel the world. Not only would it be useful in mapping out directions, but a geography lesson would be easy to teach using Google Earth.
Delicious: Delicious is very useful in keeping all bookmarked sites available at your fingertips. Also, you have access to others bookmarked sites.
ACCESS: Access will be extremely useful in the classroom because of the teaching resources available.
ALEX: ALEX is a teacher's best friend. There are lesson plans available along with the standards for each. I already know I will use this on a daily basis! It will be my best friend when creating plans for the week.
Technological Literacy: I believe that every teacher should be technologically inclined. Without technology a teacher will be left behind...quickly! Email, PowerPoint, Smart Boards, and other educational tools are a necessity in today's world.
Future of Schools: The future of schools is definitely headed towards technology. Technology seems to be taking over. There is always something new coming out that can benefit the classroom and other business venues.
2. Are there things you would like to have learned in this class but did not?
I would have liked to have to do some sort of project using a Smart Board or Promethean. The schools are going to Smart Boards and I believe that this would be a better project instead of Google Earth or two presentations. One of those presentations should be using a Smart Board or Promethean board.
3. Are there things you learned in this class but wish you had not (and you will try and forget them or not use them as soon as possible)? Explain your items in this list (if any) telling me why you think it is appropriate to forget these things.
There is really nothing I will forget about this class. I believe I can use everything in some way, even if it is not in the classroom. It is always good to learn new things.
4. Did this class excite you in any way? I mean excite, as opposed to "was useful" or "was interesting" or "I did it"? If No, say that. If Yes, tell me what excited you, why, and how.
This class was very useful in the fact that it taught me how to use things that are available to me that I had no idea even existed. I never knew about Google docs. They have become my lifeline in school. I believe they will be a great tool for my students.
5. Did you find anything in this class to be particularly "intellectually challenging"? If so, what? Why do you think it was "intellectually challenging"?
I don't really think there was anything that was intellectually challenging. I do believe that this class is an EXCELLENT class for teaching time management. If you do not manage your time well with the work and get behind, you will have a hard time catching up. I did however manage my time as best as possible and was able to finish all my projects on time and I enjoyed doing them.
6. Were you bored by this class at any time? If so, what bored you and how might that be corrected?
The only thing I felt was redundant was the blogging. I think every week the comments on kids/teachers/classmates should alternate. There should be more projects and less blogging per week. I think the blogging on kids, teachers, and classmates were all useful, just do one per week all semester.
7. Would you change this course in any way (add things/delete things or anything else)? If so, give me your suggestions. Since I am always changing this course I could use your input! Do not, however, make an argument as to why you might think you were overworked. I do not intend to change the workload for this course whatever your position on this question might be. If you do not feel overworked in EDM310, you may say so if you wish.
As I said before, the workload is intense, but it can be done efficiently if you manage your time well. The only thing I would add is use of a Smart Board.
8. Are you Technologically Literate at the moment? To what extent? Low Some Medium Good Great
I would say I am good at being technologically literate. I am still learning new things but I can do a lot already. I love learning how to use new tools on the computer and Internet. I am still learning though.
9. How will you maintain or improve your technological literacy between now and the time you graduate? … the time you start teaching?
I am always looking for new ideas and new ways of doing things. I believe I will continue to improve and use technology in new ways. By the time I start teaching, I hope to have the Smart Board down pat and be able to teach others how to use it.
learned and how or if it may or will be useful to you as a teacher and as an individual in this "modern age." List what you learned and comment about it if appropriate. List as many things as you can think of. If you did not learn anything from this class, say so. I hope, however, that was not the case.
Blogs: I think that blogging is very important for students. It not only gives the teacher a chance to keep parents informed, but it also gives students a chance to display their work and be proud of it. As Dr. Strange said before, you are leaving your "Intellectual Trail" for the world to see. The future of the schools is leading to technologically dependent classrooms. There are more things that are evolving making the classroom a technology savvy environment. There are Smart Boards, Elmos, and Ebeams available to give students and teachers to interact with technology instead of the traditional black or white boards.
Presentations: Presentations are always important for students to partake in because it promotes self confidence and also gives them a chance to vocalize their thoughts and be creative.
Google Docs: These are wonderful because if students don't have Microsoft Office they are able to use the same types of programs but FREE of CHARGE! I love Google Docs because I don't have to carry around a jump-drive and worry about losing my documents.
Picasa: I love using Picasa. You are able to put finishing touches on photos you have taken and enhance them. I have only used Microsoft Photo Editor and I love PICASA!
Podcasts: The podcasts were really fun to do. I enjoyed being on a "radio talk show" and giving information that I came up with on educational resources. I think that podcasts would be fun to do in the classroom because students are able to give information through a "talk show" and other students can listen to the podcasts and respond to them.
Videocasts: Videocasts could be as useful as the podcast except with video. I didn't get to do one this semester, but I am interested in learning how to do one. I will research it and get my brother to show me when I decide to do one.
YouTube: The YouTube videos were very interesting. My favorite was the PS22 Chorus. I think that these videos are great for students because they can see first hand what other students around the world are doing in their classrooms.
Movie Making: We watched a video one of our classmates made on ScreenJelly and it was really cool to see how she put a regular PowerPoint to use in a movie with her voice. Students would love to be able to do one of these. I think they would be useful to do in Science or Social Studies as a group research project. The students will give their "report" through the movie.
Posts you read: Some posts I read were very interesting. I enjoyed some so much that I made them part of my PLN. It is important to read materials to learn more and be a lifelong learner.
PLNs: I believe that a Personal Learning Network is very important for everyone to have as a professional. A PLN is a great tool to keep your resources readily available and at your fingertips. A great site to organize your PLN is Symbaloo
Twitter: Twitter can be a very useful tool for anyone, including teachers. I am not sure if I would use Twitter in the classroom or not, but it is great for teachers.
Comments for teachers and kids: This would be great to use because you are able to see what other students and teachers are doing in different schools. Also, teachers and students outside our region is a great tool because you are able to see what is going on in other schools around the globe. Also, you and your students can learn something from them that you may or may not have already known.
Comments for Classmates: I believe this is WONDERFUL! Classmates can comment on each others work and give feedback. It is great for students to hear compliments from friends and classmates.
iTunes: iTunes and iTunesU is helpful in finding music for presentations and demonstrations students might need to prepare. You can also find things to use in the classroom such as stories and books to listen to.
Google Forms: Google forms are great because not only is it free but you don't have to carry around a jump drive. A survey can be distributed to anyone with a google address or email. Also, the survey results are compiled into a spreadsheet for you. It is very useful in organizing materials.
Google Earth: This was very neat to see how you travel the world. Not only would it be useful in mapping out directions, but a geography lesson would be easy to teach using Google Earth.
Delicious: Delicious is very useful in keeping all bookmarked sites available at your fingertips. Also, you have access to others bookmarked sites.
ACCESS: Access will be extremely useful in the classroom because of the teaching resources available.
ALEX: ALEX is a teacher's best friend. There are lesson plans available along with the standards for each. I already know I will use this on a daily basis! It will be my best friend when creating plans for the week.
Technological Literacy: I believe that every teacher should be technologically inclined. Without technology a teacher will be left behind...quickly! Email, PowerPoint, Smart Boards, and other educational tools are a necessity in today's world.
Future of Schools: The future of schools is definitely headed towards technology. Technology seems to be taking over. There is always something new coming out that can benefit the classroom and other business venues.
2. Are there things you would like to have learned in this class but did not?
I would have liked to have to do some sort of project using a Smart Board or Promethean. The schools are going to Smart Boards and I believe that this would be a better project instead of Google Earth or two presentations. One of those presentations should be using a Smart Board or Promethean board.
3. Are there things you learned in this class but wish you had not (and you will try and forget them or not use them as soon as possible)? Explain your items in this list (if any) telling me why you think it is appropriate to forget these things.
There is really nothing I will forget about this class. I believe I can use everything in some way, even if it is not in the classroom. It is always good to learn new things.
4. Did this class excite you in any way? I mean excite, as opposed to "was useful" or "was interesting" or "I did it"? If No, say that. If Yes, tell me what excited you, why, and how.
This class was very useful in the fact that it taught me how to use things that are available to me that I had no idea even existed. I never knew about Google docs. They have become my lifeline in school. I believe they will be a great tool for my students.
5. Did you find anything in this class to be particularly "intellectually challenging"? If so, what? Why do you think it was "intellectually challenging"?
I don't really think there was anything that was intellectually challenging. I do believe that this class is an EXCELLENT class for teaching time management. If you do not manage your time well with the work and get behind, you will have a hard time catching up. I did however manage my time as best as possible and was able to finish all my projects on time and I enjoyed doing them.
6. Were you bored by this class at any time? If so, what bored you and how might that be corrected?
The only thing I felt was redundant was the blogging. I think every week the comments on kids/teachers/classmates should alternate. There should be more projects and less blogging per week. I think the blogging on kids, teachers, and classmates were all useful, just do one per week all semester.
7. Would you change this course in any way (add things/delete things or anything else)? If so, give me your suggestions. Since I am always changing this course I could use your input! Do not, however, make an argument as to why you might think you were overworked. I do not intend to change the workload for this course whatever your position on this question might be. If you do not feel overworked in EDM310, you may say so if you wish.
As I said before, the workload is intense, but it can be done efficiently if you manage your time well. The only thing I would add is use of a Smart Board.
8. Are you Technologically Literate at the moment? To what extent? Low Some Medium Good Great
I would say I am good at being technologically literate. I am still learning new things but I can do a lot already. I love learning how to use new tools on the computer and Internet. I am still learning though.
9. How will you maintain or improve your technological literacy between now and the time you graduate? … the time you start teaching?
I am always looking for new ideas and new ways of doing things. I believe I will continue to improve and use technology in new ways. By the time I start teaching, I hope to have the Smart Board down pat and be able to teach others how to use it.
Good idea about the Smartboards. I need to do comments4kids weekly per teacher requests. And you liked comment4classmates (the first to give it thumbs up). So I don't know about the alternating. I'll think about it.
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