Monday, April 7, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Flickr Native American Project
Using Flickr 2nd grade students will study pictures and consider the natural resources that they can use for food, clothing, transportation, and shelter for each of the three regions.
http://www.flickr.com./groups/nativeamericans/
http://www.flickr.com./groups/nativeamericans/
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Technology Autobiography
I have never been confident in my ability to effectively use technology, both personally and in the classroom. At home I use basic applications such as Word, the Internet, and Instant Messaging. In other words, I only do what is necessary for me to get by and communicate with others. I often get easily frustrated when the computer is not functioning as I think it should or when I am struggling to learn something new. I always need extra explanation and clarification when learning something new that relates to technology. For example, I have learned how to create a webpage multiple times and I could not even begin to explain how to make one right now. In other words, if I can get by without using technology I will.
During my student teaching last semester I forced myself to integrate technology into a few lessons. I quickly became a big fan of the ELMO, which is essentially an updated overhead projector. I also had students perform multiple webquests for Social Studies lessons. In addition, during one math lesson on rounding, addition, and subtraction I made use of a website that allowed students to practice these skills in a creative and different way than they were used to. As a result of my lack of confidence with technology, I think that my lessons were not always as effective as they might otherwise have been. Had I been more comfortable with the applications and devices, I would have brought more enthusiasm into the lesson and thus the students may have gained more from their experience. Through taking this class I look forward to learning how to integrate technology into the classroom effective ways that I am also confident in teaching.
During my student teaching last semester I forced myself to integrate technology into a few lessons. I quickly became a big fan of the ELMO, which is essentially an updated overhead projector. I also had students perform multiple webquests for Social Studies lessons. In addition, during one math lesson on rounding, addition, and subtraction I made use of a website that allowed students to practice these skills in a creative and different way than they were used to. As a result of my lack of confidence with technology, I think that my lessons were not always as effective as they might otherwise have been. Had I been more comfortable with the applications and devices, I would have brought more enthusiasm into the lesson and thus the students may have gained more from their experience. Through taking this class I look forward to learning how to integrate technology into the classroom effective ways that I am also confident in teaching.
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