Final Reflection

What I have learned?
What I have learned in this class is that knowing how to use technology is very important. It is very important for a teacher to be tech literate because there are so many things teachers can use in the classroom now that are technology based. There are many things now that I can do that I couldn't do a few weeks ago. They are things like blogging, having a PLN, organizing a google reader page, following other blogs. Also somethings like how to skype, how to use timetoast for an instructional lesson or an informational lesson. I also learned how to post audio on to a blog and how to put videos on youtube. I am different in many ways after taking this class, one being that now I enjoy computers, another is that I do believe in knowing as much about technology as you can, and last but not least I do believe blogging is a great tool for staying connected to people around the world. A few things that I think about now are things like my goals in the technology world. When I started this class I could have cared less about knowing anything there was to know about technology,now I really do believe on surfing the internet and trying to find helpful materials that will make you a better teacher. I will most definitely approach teaching differently now that I have taken this class. I will be the first to admit that I was one of those teachers that did not care about making class fun, but now that I realize how much fun technology in the classroom can be I will definitely approach teaching different. What I have learned by working with others is that no matter how much you think you know, there is always something else to learn and always someone else that knows how to teach it to you. The main thing I would need to work on to become a better teacher is learning more about how to use technology in the classroom. I have a basic knowledge of how a lot of good things work now so now I need to improve on those skills. EDM310 has affected me in many ways, one being that now I like computers, two is that I strive now to know more about technology and three is that I hope one day to teach a class like this in a high school and maybe get them prepared for this class.

Whoo! Where do I start about telling someone about this class. Well first off the most important thing I would tell them is to not fall behind, the most important thing is to get everything done on time. I would tell them in order to make this class more meaningful that they should develop relationships with people in the class and also the instructors. I would tell them to read the Instructional Manual everyday because that is about how often it seemed to change. I would definitely encourage them to follow Dr. Chamberlain and also Eric Langhorst. I would tell them to definitely take advantage of the group projects, help your partners with as much as you can and at the same time, learn from them as much as you can.

BUT FOR THE OVERALL QUALITY OF THIS CLASS I WOULD GIVE IT AN A+. THE TEACHERS WERE GREAT AND THE ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE MOST PART WERE MEANINGFUL AND ENJOYABLE AT THE SAME TIME. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE LEARNING WHILE HAVING FUN. BUT ONCE AGAIN THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT HELPED ME IN THIS CLASS AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Final Project

Alba Middle School Kids

These videos were about the Mean Oil Spill here in the Gulf Coast and the other one was named Just Pray. Just Pray was about the Oil Spill as well but it took a more serious look. Here is a link to their videos, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jAJf2bsoFI

Teach Someone

Teacher Interview

comments for teachers

I have been following AT The Teacher's Desk the last few weeks. On this website there is everything you need to know about what to do when certain problems you might encounter come your way. My favorite teacher to follow has been WM Chamberlain. Here is a link to his blog.

http://attheteachersdesk.blogspot.com/

My PLN

Mainly for the most part I have been studying the same things as I was last time, I have gotten comments and emails from the teacher's I have been following including WM Chamberlain. Here are some of the websites that I am following.

http://speakingofhistory.blogspot.com/

http://www.blog4history.com/

http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2008/09/10/100-awesome-blogs-for-history-junkies/

http://attheteachersdesk.blogspot.com/

Summary of Survey

Comments for Kids 4

This video was about Alkaline Earth Metals and how many things that we come in contact with everyday that contain them. Here is a link to the video that I had to watch.
http://blog.benwildeboer.com/2010/take-2-student-produced-video-projects/

Blog Post 12

In Mr.Mclung's second year he talked about how he learned how to teach many more subjects. To me the thing that stuck out the most is where he said, "As a teacher, I want my students to be independent thinkers and to only lean on me when they feel like they have hit a barrier."




ISTE PRESENTATION VIDEO

I mainly learned that this takes a lot of time away because you do not have to draw, cut, and fold, the machine will do it for you.

Fablab Model Maker

I learned that this is a very good video and a very good tool for engineers. Here is a link to their video. http://www.youtube.com/user/fablab4teachers#p/u/5/PS0slgM4ztY

Digital Fabrication

In this video I learned that the fablab can be used to make things such as tiny boxes or even tiny cartons to hold cards or tiny particles in. Here is a link to that video, http://www.youtube.com/user/fablab4teachers#p/u/19/n5SREQsXNIs.

FAB@SCHOOL 3D PRINTER

I learned in this video that you can make a Rotunda by using the FabLab Printer.
here is a link to the video, http://www.youtube.com/user/fablab4teachers#p/u/23/i24SViOAofk.

TABS MST:

In this video I learned that you can view the properties of shapes that you have already created in your fablab. Here is link http://www.youtube.com/user/fablab4teachers#p/u/33/HKJQrf1h85g

Smart Board Presentation

Comments 4 Kids 4

This video was just trying to show you all of the good and bad things about certain aspects of our lives that we come in contact with everyday.

Blog Post 11

I really liked how she is making kids at such a young age use technology. I believe that skype, blogs, and all the other tools that she used will only grow in popularity with everyone as the days go by. In today's world we need to know how to use every bit of technology that we can, because in the long run it will only benefit us. I will definitely use the smartboard in my classroom along with blogs where I will post all of the homework assignments that way kids that have the opportunity to work ahead and ask questions about assignments before it is too late. To me there will be many benefits, one being that as I already mentioned the kids can work ahead, also if they have questions they can send them to me right away and I will be able to answer their question that night instead of having to wait until the next day of class to do so. This will save a lot of time during classes and I believe we will be able to cover much more important material in the time that we have in class. Here is a link to the video she put together to show the materials she uses. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvPZtTej0jQ&feature=player_embedded

Comments for Kids 3

I had to comment on Mr. McClung's Lesson Learned post. He talked about he gets so sick and tired of all the political commercials and bashing that each party gives the other before they officially can be voted in. He talked about how he did not even vote the last time because he was so tired of hearing it. Here is a link to his blog, http://mcclungsworld.com/2010/05/21/lessons-learned-31/#comments

My Sentemce

MY SENTENCE

My sentence would be he tried his best to help kids realize the importance of history and how to not make the same mistakes again.

Blog Post 10

The girl in this video has a very creative mind to only be in the 7th grade. She is very mature and very organized. Her PLE is something that I one day hope to just come close to creating for myself.

Blog Post 9

An Open Letter to Education

I do agree that there are many classes that the lecture time is useless because all the professor does is summarize the chapters you are reading and then says good-bye and feels like he or she has done something. At the same time though I do not agree with dropping out of class because to me that is like quitting a job just because things are not going exactly like you want them to.