Saturday, October 22, 2011
My Two Choices of 2.0 Web Tools
I decided to choose two web tools that I was NOT familiar with, in hopes of becoming more familiar with them and possibly using them in the near future in my class, and to benefit my students. The two web tools I chose were:
1. Smartkiddies (studyladder.com) this is an excellent resource website that allows children, as well as teachers to become interactive with technology. The site offers games and fun, as well as educational learning opportunities, such as math games. Just about every elementary subject is listed on the site, which allows variety in the learning process to take place. This website meets the TPACK model, because it can be used by teachers, and displays various levels of content, also combined with the pedagogical awareness (teacher's instructional methods/techniques). Teachers can use this website, introduce it to their students, and display their knowledge of the new tool (content). This website, used in conjunction with TPACK models and expectations, will create a learning experience where technology is successful integrated.
2. GoogleEarth (google.com/earth) this is one of my favorite interactive websites! I like this because it is extremely great for usage in the classroom and an individual basis. This website would be ideal for social studies/history courses to be able to visibly display the area(s) being taught to the class. This is also a wonderful website for individual students to experiment with and have assignments that allow them to interact with this website. If the teacher is aware of the technological aspects the website provides prior to introducing it, this describes the (technological) aspect of TPACK. The content also being developed, prior to introduction will create a TPACK model of the website, where the teacher is familiar with what she is going to teach, such as the subject matter, etc.
These were two great websites that I would definitely use in my future classroom to introduce lessons and have students interact with them on a one on one basis.
1. Smartkiddies (studyladder.com) this is an excellent resource website that allows children, as well as teachers to become interactive with technology. The site offers games and fun, as well as educational learning opportunities, such as math games. Just about every elementary subject is listed on the site, which allows variety in the learning process to take place. This website meets the TPACK model, because it can be used by teachers, and displays various levels of content, also combined with the pedagogical awareness (teacher's instructional methods/techniques). Teachers can use this website, introduce it to their students, and display their knowledge of the new tool (content). This website, used in conjunction with TPACK models and expectations, will create a learning experience where technology is successful integrated.
2. GoogleEarth (google.com/earth) this is one of my favorite interactive websites! I like this because it is extremely great for usage in the classroom and an individual basis. This website would be ideal for social studies/history courses to be able to visibly display the area(s) being taught to the class. This is also a wonderful website for individual students to experiment with and have assignments that allow them to interact with this website. If the teacher is aware of the technological aspects the website provides prior to introducing it, this describes the (technological) aspect of TPACK. The content also being developed, prior to introduction will create a TPACK model of the website, where the teacher is familiar with what she is going to teach, such as the subject matter, etc.
These were two great websites that I would definitely use in my future classroom to introduce lessons and have students interact with them on a one on one basis.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
My Educational Philosophy
Upon deciding to go into the education field, I knew as a teacher, I would be looked upon both as a role model and as someone who can bring out the best in my students, through the best way possible, learning. Teachers should be willing to put forth their full dedication into their career and ensure that their students flourish academically. Teachers are not only educators, often times, filling in as parents away from home, sometimes a child’s only adult figure in their life, and someone who is there for their students in times of need. Knowing all of this, I chose to dedicate myself and my career to teaching, because I knew helping and most importantly, educating young people, was what I was called to do.
Having made the choice to become a teacher at an early age, I recall playing school in the pantry of my home. Inspirational teachers are who I can also accredit for my choosing this career path. During many of my elementary years, I had teachers who made school fun and not all about discipline. I believe teachers have to focus on the children and their unique learning abilities and not so much on discipline in the classroom. Too much discipline can lead to children dreading class and essentially, no learning coming from a child’s day at school. A teacher’s job should not only be that of an educator, but also a motivator. Children often lack motivation at school, and if a teacher can provide that for the students, then class will be more fun and engaging for everyone.
The learning process is a difficult one to comprehend; however, I believe a good teacher understands that every child learns at a different pace. Accommodations are especially important for a teacher to understand and implement into the class to ensure that all students are exhibiting their full potential in the academic setting. All students deserve the chance to learn, and teachers are responsible for giving their students just that, the chance to latch onto education and take it on, head first.
Having made the choice to become a teacher at an early age, I recall playing school in the pantry of my home. Inspirational teachers are who I can also accredit for my choosing this career path. During many of my elementary years, I had teachers who made school fun and not all about discipline. I believe teachers have to focus on the children and their unique learning abilities and not so much on discipline in the classroom. Too much discipline can lead to children dreading class and essentially, no learning coming from a child’s day at school. A teacher’s job should not only be that of an educator, but also a motivator. Children often lack motivation at school, and if a teacher can provide that for the students, then class will be more fun and engaging for everyone.
The learning process is a difficult one to comprehend; however, I believe a good teacher understands that every child learns at a different pace. Accommodations are especially important for a teacher to understand and implement into the class to ensure that all students are exhibiting their full potential in the academic setting. All students deserve the chance to learn, and teachers are responsible for giving their students just that, the chance to latch onto education and take it on, head first.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
1st Blog
Blogging is difficult and a long process. I am NOT excited about blogging, but a little excited about learning something new, that I can hopefully involve into my classroom one day. Involving technology is something that should be involved in all classrooms, to some aspect, and my classroom will be on board when it comes to the technology field.
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