This has been my first experience with blogging. At first, I was a little unsure about it because there are so many people on the Internet that I wasn't sure I wanted them reading my reflections and thoughts. After I became familiar with blogging, I began to feel more comfortable about it because I found that there are ways to only let certain people see my blog.
Blogging in education has both positive and negative points. There is always a risk every time a student logs onto the Internet, especially into programs such as blogging, messaging, and chat rooms. I do however see a great benefit in blogging because students can post about their thoughts, questions, etc about issues that they are researching or just interested in knowing more about and other people can respond to their post. The student can gain a deeper understanding of their topic or issue because they are getting responses from people from around the world.
I also find that blogging might be beneficial when students have to deal with the many pressures of life such as drugs, parents, depression. Teachers can give them blogs that are appropriate to help them through life's hard times and they can read how others deal with different issues and get advice. This can be a dangerous area but if the teacher give appropriate blog sites and also educates the students in how to be safe on the Internet, it should be very beneficial.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Teaching Knowledge
Ways to use technology in the classroom:
Conceptual Learning:Ideas, theories, principles of information systems, bodies of knowledge
Problem Solving:Deductive powers, inferential reasoning, testing assumptions, decision making
Object and Document Analysis:Contextualization and interpretation using texts, documents, pictures, objects
Data Gathering and Synthesis:Research skills, methodology, evaluation and reporting, quantification
Case Studies:Evaluation of systems by observing and analyzing simulated situations or processes
Virtual Labs and Field Trips:Testing and evaluating information through experiments and in site examination
Presentations by Teachers:Demonstrations, overviews, framing, setting forth of key information or salient points
Presentations by Students:Production or performance of representative knowledge by students
Collaborative Learning:Sharing knowledge, collective decision making, forming learning communities
Authentic Inquiry:Learner as practitioner, connecting theory to practice, taking responsibility for knowledge
All of these ways of using technology in the classroom really add to the students learning. Collaborative learning through technology is something that we use all the time in the masters program. Though it sometimes is nice to meet with people face to face, it is nice for those who may not like to share in class a chance to share their ideas and respond to what others are saying.
Virtual Labs and Field trips through technology seems like a great learning tool for students. Many times it is too expensive to actually go to different places that may pertain to the topic of study but technology offers a chance to get a tour of a place without every leaving the classroom. Of course, it would be much more fun to actually go to these places but a virtual tool is better then nothing.
Conceptual Learning:Ideas, theories, principles of information systems, bodies of knowledge
Problem Solving:Deductive powers, inferential reasoning, testing assumptions, decision making
Object and Document Analysis:Contextualization and interpretation using texts, documents, pictures, objects
Data Gathering and Synthesis:Research skills, methodology, evaluation and reporting, quantification
Case Studies:Evaluation of systems by observing and analyzing simulated situations or processes
Virtual Labs and Field Trips:Testing and evaluating information through experiments and in site examination
Presentations by Teachers:Demonstrations, overviews, framing, setting forth of key information or salient points
Presentations by Students:Production or performance of representative knowledge by students
Collaborative Learning:Sharing knowledge, collective decision making, forming learning communities
Authentic Inquiry:Learner as practitioner, connecting theory to practice, taking responsibility for knowledge
All of these ways of using technology in the classroom really add to the students learning. Collaborative learning through technology is something that we use all the time in the masters program. Though it sometimes is nice to meet with people face to face, it is nice for those who may not like to share in class a chance to share their ideas and respond to what others are saying.
Virtual Labs and Field trips through technology seems like a great learning tool for students. Many times it is too expensive to actually go to different places that may pertain to the topic of study but technology offers a chance to get a tour of a place without every leaving the classroom. Of course, it would be much more fun to actually go to these places but a virtual tool is better then nothing.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Emotional Intelligence
The Emotional Basis of Learning, talked about how important emotional support is to a child's development. It is so important as teachers to try to help met the emotional needs of our students, especially if they are not receiving any at home. One person letting the child know that they care about them and that they care about their feelings will make all the difference.
Something that I have never thought about before was supporting emotional intelligence through technology. Through this reading, it sounds like they have a lot of software available that help teachers teach emotional intelligence to students. It is important to remember that software cannot replace a teacher but by using both technology and a teacher, I think the students will understand more about their emotions.
Something that I have never thought about before was supporting emotional intelligence through technology. Through this reading, it sounds like they have a lot of software available that help teachers teach emotional intelligence to students. It is important to remember that software cannot replace a teacher but by using both technology and a teacher, I think the students will understand more about their emotions.
Monday, July 30, 2007
The Seven Principles
1. Encourages contact between students and faculty.
2. Develops reciprocity and cooperation among students.
3. Encourages active learning,
4. Gives prompt feedback.
5. Emphasizes time on task.
6. Communicates high expectations.
7. Respects diverse talents and ways of learning.
All of these seven principles are so important for teachers to remember everyday as they step into their classroom. This list is made for professors of college students but it really can be applied to teachers of any ages. If these principles are followed, students will be able to gain the most from their educational experience, which should be the teacher's goal.
2. Develops reciprocity and cooperation among students.
3. Encourages active learning,
4. Gives prompt feedback.
5. Emphasizes time on task.
6. Communicates high expectations.
7. Respects diverse talents and ways of learning.
All of these seven principles are so important for teachers to remember everyday as they step into their classroom. This list is made for professors of college students but it really can be applied to teachers of any ages. If these principles are followed, students will be able to gain the most from their educational experience, which should be the teacher's goal.
Technology in the Classroom
Technology is becoming a very popular tool in classrooms. They are used for many things such as research, creating websites, and online assessments. I think the most beneficial part of technology for students is being able to research. Back in the day when research needed to be done, you had to truck down to the library and hope that you could find books on the topic that you needed. Because of technology, you can get on your computer and type in any word in Google and have a billion different items pop up that have to do with your topic. Technology is a great tool but it is also important to teach students how to use it appropriately and the dangers that can come along with using the Internet.
Technology in the classroom is not only a great tool but it has been shown to help students achievement in school. Teachers can use technology to help students in specific areas that they need help in. Technology in the classroom is only effective when it is paired with personal instruction. Technology should never take a teachers job. Students still need that personal connection and attention that technology cannot give.
Technology in the classroom is not only a great tool but it has been shown to help students achievement in school. Teachers can use technology to help students in specific areas that they need help in. Technology in the classroom is only effective when it is paired with personal instruction. Technology should never take a teachers job. Students still need that personal connection and attention that technology cannot give.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Philosophy of Teaching
Because I have already written a philosophy of teaching for my undergraduate degree, I thought that I would post this in response to the readings. Enjoy.
Children are full of awe and wonderment about the world around them. They are always finding opportunities to learn and use every sense to explore their world. I believe a classroom is a place that a child’s wonderment should be nurtured and deepened. As an educator, I believe that the best way for children to fulfill their desire and need to learn is to have an environment that is safe and secure, accepting of everyone, and child-centered. I also believe that in order for children to get the most out of their learning experience, there must be a family and school partnership.
I believe that children learn the best when their environment is safe and secure. I have found that children are more willing to take risks when they know that they are being supported by their teachers and when there is no danger in the classroom. Risk taking is an important part of learning for children because they are exploring new parts of their world. This can only be done in an invulnerable environment.
The beginning years of a child’s education are the most important. During this time, they begin to form their ideas and attitudes about education. I believe that learning should be creative, fun, and hands-on. I also believe that learning should be challenging in such a way that it is appropriate for each child. If children begin with a positive education experience, they are more likely to succeed and continue in their educational career.
I believe that a classroom should be child-centered. In other words, what the children are curious about is what I will base my curriculum on. In order to make my curriculum child-centered, I will observe and listen to the children and focus on their wonderment about the world around them. When children are included in the building of curriculum, they are more likely to be interested in what the curriculum has to offer and gain more from the curriculum.
Each child brings a special, uniqueness to a classroom. I believe that each child should be accepted and that their uniqueness should be valued and not judged. Each child’s learning style is going to be different. I believe that it is very important to educate myself in many different learning styles in order to best meet each child’s learning needs. I am not teaching for my convenience or what will be the easiest, I am teaching for the children and their needs.
The relationship between families and teacher is a vital part of a child’s learning experience. I believe that when families and teachers work together to support a child’s learning, the child will gain more from their educational experience. The more that everyone works together to support the child’s growth and development, the better the future will be for each child.
As an educator, I will always be learning and growing. I hope to be able to share my passion for learning with my students. I believe that teaching is my small way of making the future brighter through each child.
“A teacher affects eternity: he/she can never tell where his/her influence stops.” Henry Adams.
Children are full of awe and wonderment about the world around them. They are always finding opportunities to learn and use every sense to explore their world. I believe a classroom is a place that a child’s wonderment should be nurtured and deepened. As an educator, I believe that the best way for children to fulfill their desire and need to learn is to have an environment that is safe and secure, accepting of everyone, and child-centered. I also believe that in order for children to get the most out of their learning experience, there must be a family and school partnership.
I believe that children learn the best when their environment is safe and secure. I have found that children are more willing to take risks when they know that they are being supported by their teachers and when there is no danger in the classroom. Risk taking is an important part of learning for children because they are exploring new parts of their world. This can only be done in an invulnerable environment.
The beginning years of a child’s education are the most important. During this time, they begin to form their ideas and attitudes about education. I believe that learning should be creative, fun, and hands-on. I also believe that learning should be challenging in such a way that it is appropriate for each child. If children begin with a positive education experience, they are more likely to succeed and continue in their educational career.
I believe that a classroom should be child-centered. In other words, what the children are curious about is what I will base my curriculum on. In order to make my curriculum child-centered, I will observe and listen to the children and focus on their wonderment about the world around them. When children are included in the building of curriculum, they are more likely to be interested in what the curriculum has to offer and gain more from the curriculum.
Each child brings a special, uniqueness to a classroom. I believe that each child should be accepted and that their uniqueness should be valued and not judged. Each child’s learning style is going to be different. I believe that it is very important to educate myself in many different learning styles in order to best meet each child’s learning needs. I am not teaching for my convenience or what will be the easiest, I am teaching for the children and their needs.
The relationship between families and teacher is a vital part of a child’s learning experience. I believe that when families and teachers work together to support a child’s learning, the child will gain more from their educational experience. The more that everyone works together to support the child’s growth and development, the better the future will be for each child.
As an educator, I will always be learning and growing. I hope to be able to share my passion for learning with my students. I believe that teaching is my small way of making the future brighter through each child.
“A teacher affects eternity: he/she can never tell where his/her influence stops.” Henry Adams.
Review of Web Sites
Furling is a great resource for teachers and students. I am always printing off articles that I like and that I think would be a great resource as a teacher. This web site makes it so much easier for me to keep all my articles in one place without printing them off. It is also very helpful because they have so many articles on almost any topic.
I think that it would be very beneficial for students so when they are doing research, they will be able to keep all their articles together as well. Furling also opens so many doors for students to find topics that they are interested in researching. This is definatly a tool I will use often.
Virtual Library is a great resource for teachers because it allows you to look for web sites on line by topic. Because I am going into education, I clicked on education and the library came up with a large list of different web sites that might be beneficial to the age group that I picked out.
This would be a very beneficial web site for students as well because it would open new sites for them to while they are researching different topics.
Planet PDF is a great resource to teachers mostly because it has classic books that you can download for free. This would make it very available for teachers and students with a computer. It offers a chance for teachers to read books without buying them and also allows students to read them as well.
Planet PDF also offers a variety of updates and information about using PDF which is also beneficial to teachers.
Concept to Classroom is a great resource because it is very important to understand and learn about students different abilities and the way they learn. This web site focuses mainly on Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences. It talks about the benefits of using multiple intelligence practice in the classroom and also takes on the perspective of the critics of multiple intelligence. I think that this site is beneficial to students because if their teachers understand more of how they learn and try to adapt the curriculum to the different learning styles, then the students will most likely get more from their education.
I think that it would be very beneficial for students so when they are doing research, they will be able to keep all their articles together as well. Furling also opens so many doors for students to find topics that they are interested in researching. This is definatly a tool I will use often.
Virtual Library is a great resource for teachers because it allows you to look for web sites on line by topic. Because I am going into education, I clicked on education and the library came up with a large list of different web sites that might be beneficial to the age group that I picked out.
This would be a very beneficial web site for students as well because it would open new sites for them to while they are researching different topics.
Planet PDF is a great resource to teachers mostly because it has classic books that you can download for free. This would make it very available for teachers and students with a computer. It offers a chance for teachers to read books without buying them and also allows students to read them as well.
Planet PDF also offers a variety of updates and information about using PDF which is also beneficial to teachers.
Concept to Classroom is a great resource because it is very important to understand and learn about students different abilities and the way they learn. This web site focuses mainly on Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences. It talks about the benefits of using multiple intelligence practice in the classroom and also takes on the perspective of the critics of multiple intelligence. I think that this site is beneficial to students because if their teachers understand more of how they learn and try to adapt the curriculum to the different learning styles, then the students will most likely get more from their education.
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