The school I researched was Gretna Elementary School, in Gretna, FL. The teacher is Dwayne Ivory, and he teaches 3rd grade. In his profile, he gives a layout of the classes he teaches, as well as the books he uses. He uses Harcourt Math, as well as Harcourt Science. He talks about the many topics such as number sense, geometry, weather, climate and others. An email address and phone number is also provided.
Having a teacher website or a social platform to communicate and give updates on myself as well as what the class schedule would provide a more efficient form of communication and be more informative. I would use my own domain to establish information and keep a seamless system going that would benefit the parents, students and teacher.
The 3D printer could be used for elementary arts and crafts. Each child can have their time to craft something and present it. In my opinion, the 3D printer was ahead of its time and still is because of how it can create different things. It brings the pen to life in a matter of minutes.
http://www.gretnaes.gcps.k12.fl.us/?PageName=TeacherPage&Page=1&StaffID=52017&iSection=Teachers&CorrespondingID=52017
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Blog 5
Web 2.0 tools are very effective when trying to get a classroom involved as a whole. It provides the benefit of being able to interact with the teacher, as well as each other to help boost productivity and make sure things pan out the way they should. Twitter helps to keep a back and forth, while blogs help the students express what they feel about the subject or what particular issues they may need help with.
I never really found the most effective way to do presentations until I discovered Prezi. Prezi takes presentations and breathe life into them. From adding photos and real live visuals on how-to's, or just simple techniques through learning. It can be used for various subjects, no matter the grade.
https://prezi.com/
Cloud computing helps out a lot when storing information. Sometimes it can be a hassle to carry around
notes and books so it would help to be able to store things to look at later. It can eliminate the "dog ate my
homework" excuse once and for all. Also, it can help when going back to certain things from earlier in the
semester, especially math or assignments that bounce off of each other.
I never really found the most effective way to do presentations until I discovered Prezi. Prezi takes presentations and breathe life into them. From adding photos and real live visuals on how-to's, or just simple techniques through learning. It can be used for various subjects, no matter the grade.
https://prezi.com/
Cloud computing helps out a lot when storing information. Sometimes it can be a hassle to carry around
notes and books so it would help to be able to store things to look at later. It can eliminate the "dog ate my
homework" excuse once and for all. Also, it can help when going back to certain things from earlier in the
semester, especially math or assignments that bounce off of each other.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Blog 4
My early course experiences on Twitter were slow compared to how I usually am on Twitter. Although I have yet to do much interaction, I hope to interact and get to know my classmates more to share the experience of all of us having a class together. While I do not plan on teaching at all in the future, I can hope that networking can get me a long way with a career. In class, I really enjoy Twitter being a learning method.
The digital divide may affect students because not everyone would be on the same page when learning. One student will get internet before another or other sorts of technology and it can affect a teacher if the student cannot get the wotk done. Therefore, there should be more methods for borrowing laptops or anything to help the student be a part of the class.
Educational games is definitely the way to go. It creates the infrastructure of all school not feeling like work 100% of the time. The teacher can feel like they are having more of an interactive experience rather than standing and lecturing the entire time. As far as what grade I would want to teach, I would want to teach 3rd grade. It's a happy medium in elementary school and you can learn more advanced things in a fun way. Different types of apps or programs can offer a fun experience and it is all about determining which ones to use.
The digital divide may affect students because not everyone would be on the same page when learning. One student will get internet before another or other sorts of technology and it can affect a teacher if the student cannot get the wotk done. Therefore, there should be more methods for borrowing laptops or anything to help the student be a part of the class.
Educational games is definitely the way to go. It creates the infrastructure of all school not feeling like work 100% of the time. The teacher can feel like they are having more of an interactive experience rather than standing and lecturing the entire time. As far as what grade I would want to teach, I would want to teach 3rd grade. It's a happy medium in elementary school and you can learn more advanced things in a fun way. Different types of apps or programs can offer a fun experience and it is all about determining which ones to use.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Blog 3
There are a few ELA standards that I would implement in class, such as using multimedia to text to make the class more of a visual learning experience, instead of just a listening one. Using images and videos would help to boost the morale of the classroom as a whole and give it new energy, while being used as a teaching platform along the way. Media is a more current aspect of how we learn today. With that in mind, it would help to include this as a way of learning. This would make it easier for tests, and creates more of a catchy environment for things to be easily learned.
For technology purposes, I would use this in a science class in high school among juniors. I would use technology to help teach more about the animals and technical aspects of animals that may be of importance when taking tests. Also, I would find Netflix documentaries that could be watched at school or home and there would be some sort of reward when determining the highest three grades. Instead of relying on the book, there would instead be questions from the movie itself to help benefit the visual learner.
The newsletter for me was a bit hard to create just how I wanted it to be. There were things in it that I felt could have been placed differently, due to the fact that they were not in the place they should have been. I learned how to add pictures which was very beneficial, however, the columns could have been more consistent. In order to improve on said mistakes, I plan on practicing on working on these more and continuing to bring more life to the newsletter projects themselves, so that they can be ready to be presented to students and parents alike.
For technology purposes, I would use this in a science class in high school among juniors. I would use technology to help teach more about the animals and technical aspects of animals that may be of importance when taking tests. Also, I would find Netflix documentaries that could be watched at school or home and there would be some sort of reward when determining the highest three grades. Instead of relying on the book, there would instead be questions from the movie itself to help benefit the visual learner.
The newsletter for me was a bit hard to create just how I wanted it to be. There were things in it that I felt could have been placed differently, due to the fact that they were not in the place they should have been. I learned how to add pictures which was very beneficial, however, the columns could have been more consistent. In order to improve on said mistakes, I plan on practicing on working on these more and continuing to bring more life to the newsletter projects themselves, so that they can be ready to be presented to students and parents alike.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Blog 2
I have used Microsoft Word for many things from reports, papers, and all other projects that have come about during school. Teachers use it as the infrastructure for students to write their papers, and it has been passed on throughout the years and is the stepping stone for all research and essay work.
Copyright and fair use for me has always been utilized to not only prevent illegal use of content, but to prevent plaigarism as well. As a teacher, I would definitely break down what could be used and what could not, as well as provide advice and many different ways of creativity that could spawn new ideas.
Cyberbullying would definitely be the top issue on my list to resolve. Reason being is that too many children get bullied and have their lives and livelihoods ruined at a young age. One way to prevent this is to not only explain why cyberbullying is wrong, but to learn the rights from the wrongs when in the online world. Consequences for those who partake in cyberbullying would be a complete cutoff of digital resources. The second issue that I believe would be helpful to implement would be academic dishonesty. On many occasions, and sometimes not on purpose, plaigarism and cheating are known to be at the forefront of dishonesty. Anything that involves said issues would be subject to a 0 for all parties involved, as well as further consequence which could amount to suspension at minimum or grounds for expulsion for repeat offenders. Lastly, we live in a world where everything is easily accessible, searched and easy to see. Inappropriate content has been a staple in online communication and inspiration for these images come from an 18+ platform, that should not be seen from students to begin with. Using computers to do such activity can be prevented by explaining how dangerous it is to not only do and see that, but put your personal information out for the world to see. Breaking down the factors and consequences can kill two birds with one stone. Safety for students, and teachers as well is very important not only through school, but real life as well.
Copyright and fair use for me has always been utilized to not only prevent illegal use of content, but to prevent plaigarism as well. As a teacher, I would definitely break down what could be used and what could not, as well as provide advice and many different ways of creativity that could spawn new ideas.
Cyberbullying would definitely be the top issue on my list to resolve. Reason being is that too many children get bullied and have their lives and livelihoods ruined at a young age. One way to prevent this is to not only explain why cyberbullying is wrong, but to learn the rights from the wrongs when in the online world. Consequences for those who partake in cyberbullying would be a complete cutoff of digital resources. The second issue that I believe would be helpful to implement would be academic dishonesty. On many occasions, and sometimes not on purpose, plaigarism and cheating are known to be at the forefront of dishonesty. Anything that involves said issues would be subject to a 0 for all parties involved, as well as further consequence which could amount to suspension at minimum or grounds for expulsion for repeat offenders. Lastly, we live in a world where everything is easily accessible, searched and easy to see. Inappropriate content has been a staple in online communication and inspiration for these images come from an 18+ platform, that should not be seen from students to begin with. Using computers to do such activity can be prevented by explaining how dangerous it is to not only do and see that, but put your personal information out for the world to see. Breaking down the factors and consequences can kill two birds with one stone. Safety for students, and teachers as well is very important not only through school, but real life as well.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Blog 1
1. Teachers are influenced by technology because it provides a more efficient means of communication, as well as production. For students, them being the learners in this digital day and age helps them get the skills of learning at an early age, whether it be visual, audiotory, or any other complex method used to boost the experience that they could use for the future. Not only for a job, but for advancing in school and knowing the methods that are required of them when typing reports, or working online in general. Students are influenced by technology because it helps them, and even when technology is used for fun, it can be implemented into their day to day learning as well.
2. The ISTE standards are extremely beneficial. One standard that makes me and my creative trait happy, is that creativity and innovation can be utilized. As a world that moves further into technological advancement, more people do more creative things. There are some parts of technological operations that are fuzzy to me as an adult. However, I do feel satisfied of knowing a lot of what I know.
3. As discussed in class, digital natives are people who have been raised by technology. The more time passes by, the more technology becomes a huge staple in everyday life. While I do agree that teachers will not be replaced with robots, more machines are being used in stores and things are becoming more digital. While I think technology does way more good than harm, some aspects will never be changed and one in particular that a computer does not have the upper hand on is being social. While networking does exist, person to person meetings are viewed in a more positive light. Once your foot is in the door, technology will more than likely be something that will need to be used for a new job, or a new circumstance built based off of meeting other people.
2. The ISTE standards are extremely beneficial. One standard that makes me and my creative trait happy, is that creativity and innovation can be utilized. As a world that moves further into technological advancement, more people do more creative things. There are some parts of technological operations that are fuzzy to me as an adult. However, I do feel satisfied of knowing a lot of what I know.
3. As discussed in class, digital natives are people who have been raised by technology. The more time passes by, the more technology becomes a huge staple in everyday life. While I do agree that teachers will not be replaced with robots, more machines are being used in stores and things are becoming more digital. While I think technology does way more good than harm, some aspects will never be changed and one in particular that a computer does not have the upper hand on is being social. While networking does exist, person to person meetings are viewed in a more positive light. Once your foot is in the door, technology will more than likely be something that will need to be used for a new job, or a new circumstance built based off of meeting other people.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Blog 0
My prior experiences using technology have a long history. After having every iPhone since the iPhone 4, I have become very fluent in the handheld aspect of using technology. When it comes to computers, Google Chrome is how I use the internet mainly due to speed. The only thing I would consider myself to not be the best at is coding without looking at how to code. Other than that, I've always had smooth experiences when using technology.
The reason I signed up for this class is because it is said to fulfill the computer competency requirement, which is one of the last requirements needed to graduate. I hope to learn more about certain technical aspects of a computer such as what the best software/hardware is to make a computer be at its fastest productivity level. Also, I would be interested in learning shortcuts to certain programs.
I am said to be more active than reflective when it comes to learning in the first section. In the second section, I am more visual than verbal because I prefer to see things. With my abstract way of thinking, I link more towards intuitive learning. I learned that I prefer sequential learning, which is a definite, especially when it comes to learning math.
The reason I signed up for this class is because it is said to fulfill the computer competency requirement, which is one of the last requirements needed to graduate. I hope to learn more about certain technical aspects of a computer such as what the best software/hardware is to make a computer be at its fastest productivity level. Also, I would be interested in learning shortcuts to certain programs.
I am said to be more active than reflective when it comes to learning in the first section. In the second section, I am more visual than verbal because I prefer to see things. With my abstract way of thinking, I link more towards intuitive learning. I learned that I prefer sequential learning, which is a definite, especially when it comes to learning math.
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