When I think of
reflecting the above picture came to mind. Last summer I spent a
month at Crystal Beach, Canada . It was the first summer in years
that I had no job or school responsibilities and I could enjoy the end
of my day in the warm sunshine watching the sunset go into the
horizon. This class has been an enjoyable and learning experience
for me. The telecommunications module began the journey to a new
understanding of the use of computers in the classroom. The
modules proceeded to the tool and the tutor modules where I learned the
definition and the difference between various computer software
packages. This last module which I am completing , the Eportfolio
module has given me directions and insight to the design and use of
webquests in instruction. and the creation of my own electronic EPortfolio.
I have learned many things about integrating technology in the classroom. In the telecommunications module I learned that the definition is the use of media to link people and information electronically for the purpose of communications. By completing the website evaluation assignment, I am now aware of how to choose and integrate websites into the classroom for educational purposes. In the tools module I was introduced to Inspiration software. This is something I can use with all types of students and lessons as an organizer to teach and for the students to use to create graphic organizers. In the tutor module the software evaluation and the Merlot website gave me more ideas of useful ways to incorporate tutorials in my lessonplans. I also created a tutorial video using Snagit and it is included in my Web log. In the EPortfolio module I learned how to create a Webquest that is a great way to integrate various technology into as a culminating activity in a unit.
I learned many things in the reading throughout each of the modules. The Digital Bullying information opened my eyes to an issue that needs to be addressed in the schools and to the parents of students of all ages. The article by Todd Oppenheimer was a very negative and discouraging viewpoint of technology in the classroom. It made me view what I thought were the postitive sides of computers used as tool . The "Multimedia and Multiple Intelligences" article gave me further information about the intelligences and how the use of technology addresses these intelligences. In Dodge's article he fully described the purpose and how to design a Webquest. This information as well as the other two articles helped me to develop ideas and follow his design when creating my Webquest.
I have learned many things from my fellow students in the class discussions. There were suggestions on stand alone software and tutorials that veteran teachers used in their classrooms. In the mind tools discussion there were discussions on the various ways other educators used computers in their classrooms. One of the main concerns and ideas shared by teachers was the availability of computers in their current classrooms and school districts. Implementing technology into the classroom had to include scheduling time in computer labs or the library. There was also insight from teachers that were more knowledgeable on computer use and the ideas shared by many who are inexperienced with computers.
As this has been only my second formal class in computer education, I have gained a lot of knowledge throughout this course. The most significant is that I now know the educational value and the use of computers as a means of communication, tool, tutor and the value of EPortfolios and WebQuests. I plan on purchasing the Inspiration and Snagit software and continue using it for my own education and to implement these into my classroom lessons. I have just started teaching and I have used things in my lessons such as evaluating websites and how to use websites to obtain infomation. I also am going to research other available teaching software and tutorials that I can use next year to assist in teaching my students the various subjects in the Medical Billing curriculum. One of the goals I have is that when I complete my Masters program in CDIT hopefully next year, is to obtain a job that will assist other educators implement technology into their curriculum or to teach online classes myself.
I have never created or used a Web blog until this class. I could use it in my discipline as a communication tool between myself and my students. After creating and posting the video tutorial I did it could be used in the Business curriculum. to give short tutorials or lessons on a weekly basis to students in a computer class. It was the first time that I used a photo blog for educational purposes. In my photo album I posted pictures of my new class, but I saw how pictures could be used as an educational tool when viewing a classmates photo log.
For my first portfolio artifact I choose the map I made with the tutorial for Inspiration mindmap software. I previously saw this tool but never had any instruction on how to use it. I think the map defines part of this class as the first thing students should learn are the pieces of the computer and the definitions of each component. I plan on using this software again as it has many educational uses for me as a student and for students of all ages. I am currently teaching adult learners and I may use this to create graphic organizers for parts of the course next year.
For my second portfolio artifact I choose my Telecommunications lesson on The Super Bowl Marketplace. Marketing is one of my favorite subjects and was one of my choices for a Master's program of study. I can see the importance of using a website in a lesson but giving directions on how to use them in an educational way. The use of the superbowl website allows the viewer to watch the superbowl ads again to analyze the information. While watching the famous 30 second commercials during the game the value of the marketing effects are hard to remember.
In my final project I created a WebQuest that again uses the Sports Marketing class. I taught this class in my first assignment as a student teacher. Previously I observed the teacher I worked with and admired how he incorporated technology and unique lesson ideas in his classroom. The idea of the brochure came from a similar lesson that he does with his students. I don't know if he does use webquests but maybe I will share this one with him. If I ever get a job teaching marketing I would include this Webquest for my students. When I find the time I may create some type of WebQuest for my students in Medical Billing which I will be teaching again next year.
When I first started this class this semester I was excited to begin learning more about computer technology and expanding my educational knowledge on technology. I am also taking another class and received a job teaching 30 hours per week just before this class started. I had a little of the computer anxiety that adult learners get when each module started and I read all of the requirements. Some days I didn't know if I would have the time and the skills to accomplish all of the tasks. Through the guidance of a wonderful teacher and the encouragement in the disussions with fellow students I have completed some major tasks. I have used purchased and used new tools such as the web camera and microphone and have learned how to create a webpage, webquest, webblog, and photoblog. My technology toolbox is getting fuller and as this class comes to end it gives me that warm feeling of last summer and the images of the reflection of the sun on the water.
I have learned many things about integrating technology in the classroom. In the telecommunications module I learned that the definition is the use of media to link people and information electronically for the purpose of communications. By completing the website evaluation assignment, I am now aware of how to choose and integrate websites into the classroom for educational purposes. In the tools module I was introduced to Inspiration software. This is something I can use with all types of students and lessons as an organizer to teach and for the students to use to create graphic organizers. In the tutor module the software evaluation and the Merlot website gave me more ideas of useful ways to incorporate tutorials in my lessonplans. I also created a tutorial video using Snagit and it is included in my Web log. In the EPortfolio module I learned how to create a Webquest that is a great way to integrate various technology into as a culminating activity in a unit.
I learned many things in the reading throughout each of the modules. The Digital Bullying information opened my eyes to an issue that needs to be addressed in the schools and to the parents of students of all ages. The article by Todd Oppenheimer was a very negative and discouraging viewpoint of technology in the classroom. It made me view what I thought were the postitive sides of computers used as tool . The "Multimedia and Multiple Intelligences" article gave me further information about the intelligences and how the use of technology addresses these intelligences. In Dodge's article he fully described the purpose and how to design a Webquest. This information as well as the other two articles helped me to develop ideas and follow his design when creating my Webquest.
I have learned many things from my fellow students in the class discussions. There were suggestions on stand alone software and tutorials that veteran teachers used in their classrooms. In the mind tools discussion there were discussions on the various ways other educators used computers in their classrooms. One of the main concerns and ideas shared by teachers was the availability of computers in their current classrooms and school districts. Implementing technology into the classroom had to include scheduling time in computer labs or the library. There was also insight from teachers that were more knowledgeable on computer use and the ideas shared by many who are inexperienced with computers.
As this has been only my second formal class in computer education, I have gained a lot of knowledge throughout this course. The most significant is that I now know the educational value and the use of computers as a means of communication, tool, tutor and the value of EPortfolios and WebQuests. I plan on purchasing the Inspiration and Snagit software and continue using it for my own education and to implement these into my classroom lessons. I have just started teaching and I have used things in my lessons such as evaluating websites and how to use websites to obtain infomation. I also am going to research other available teaching software and tutorials that I can use next year to assist in teaching my students the various subjects in the Medical Billing curriculum. One of the goals I have is that when I complete my Masters program in CDIT hopefully next year, is to obtain a job that will assist other educators implement technology into their curriculum or to teach online classes myself.
I have never created or used a Web blog until this class. I could use it in my discipline as a communication tool between myself and my students. After creating and posting the video tutorial I did it could be used in the Business curriculum. to give short tutorials or lessons on a weekly basis to students in a computer class. It was the first time that I used a photo blog for educational purposes. In my photo album I posted pictures of my new class, but I saw how pictures could be used as an educational tool when viewing a classmates photo log.
For my first portfolio artifact I choose the map I made with the tutorial for Inspiration mindmap software. I previously saw this tool but never had any instruction on how to use it. I think the map defines part of this class as the first thing students should learn are the pieces of the computer and the definitions of each component. I plan on using this software again as it has many educational uses for me as a student and for students of all ages. I am currently teaching adult learners and I may use this to create graphic organizers for parts of the course next year.
For my second portfolio artifact I choose my Telecommunications lesson on The Super Bowl Marketplace. Marketing is one of my favorite subjects and was one of my choices for a Master's program of study. I can see the importance of using a website in a lesson but giving directions on how to use them in an educational way. The use of the superbowl website allows the viewer to watch the superbowl ads again to analyze the information. While watching the famous 30 second commercials during the game the value of the marketing effects are hard to remember.
In my final project I created a WebQuest that again uses the Sports Marketing class. I taught this class in my first assignment as a student teacher. Previously I observed the teacher I worked with and admired how he incorporated technology and unique lesson ideas in his classroom. The idea of the brochure came from a similar lesson that he does with his students. I don't know if he does use webquests but maybe I will share this one with him. If I ever get a job teaching marketing I would include this Webquest for my students. When I find the time I may create some type of WebQuest for my students in Medical Billing which I will be teaching again next year.
When I first started this class this semester I was excited to begin learning more about computer technology and expanding my educational knowledge on technology. I am also taking another class and received a job teaching 30 hours per week just before this class started. I had a little of the computer anxiety that adult learners get when each module started and I read all of the requirements. Some days I didn't know if I would have the time and the skills to accomplish all of the tasks. Through the guidance of a wonderful teacher and the encouragement in the disussions with fellow students I have completed some major tasks. I have used purchased and used new tools such as the web camera and microphone and have learned how to create a webpage, webquest, webblog, and photoblog. My technology toolbox is getting fuller and as this class comes to end it gives me that warm feeling of last summer and the images of the reflection of the sun on the water.