Post #7

1. Power point is used in so many ways.  To teach Bloom's Taxonomy in a lesson, one could use power point to present the entire lesson.  The Power point could include the pyramid along with many other pictures.  It could also include videos, text, and website links for the teacher to click on throughout the lesson.
2. Adaptive technologies include joy sicks and voice recognition.  In the classroom, challenges to using adaptive technologies could be learning disabilities, two could be deaf or blind students.
3.While working on the Web Page Design I learned that there are a lot of useful resources for teachers to use when making their own web page.  I also learned that these websites will make it easier for me to create one, because I do not know much about new technologies, and I know as I get older there will be so much more to know!  I liked the assignment, but I think I would have liked a new layout and pictures.  I would love to get more creative.
http://eme20.weebly.com/

Blog Post 6

1) Looking at schools websites, it seems that they are very simple and have all information needed.  I am looking at elementary classrooms, all of the class pages have information for their class. For example, homework for that night, class pictures, and important dates.  On the home page is the address, history about the school, and all administration information.  It also has links to classrooms and much more. http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/ves
2)As a teacher, I will use technology a lot.  As a (hopefully) kindergarten teacher I will use it for my classroom website.  I will also use it for parent information.  I would also use it for classroom presentations and games.  I will not use it with the students that much, because they will just be learning about technology.
3)Working on the Web Resource Evaluation was an interesting assignment.  I think it helped me learn what kinds of websites I will want to use as an educator, as well as how to figure out if it is a reliable website.  I liked how I was able to learn a little bit about creating a website, but I did not like the website itself.  I found it kind of confusing, but I think if I took the time to explore the site, I would understand it better. 

Blog Post #4

1.

• Standard: MAFS.K.CC.1.1 Count to 100 by 1's and 10's
• http://www.topmarks.co.uk/
• Simulations
• I would use this website for fun games to learn how to count

2. The internet can be a useful for students to research topics and create projects.  As a kindergarten teacher I believe that I would use the internet for fun and new games for the kids to learn simple math and reading.  The internet is not useful when it is used too much.  If all the students do are use computers and the internet for research, the teacher will have no impact on them and the students will not have hands on learning.  

3.  In the past, the only time I have used the computer is to research, make projects and write papers.  The internet was used in almost every class in high school.  I would use it when I did not understand homework and to research for papers and projects.  

4.  The web hunt assignment helped me learn how to narrow down my research and get to my answer quicker through google.  

Questions: 1.  Find a website to help your class learn site words.

2.  Find pictures to present in class before learning about the roaring 20's.

Blog Post #3

1. The infographic I chose is found at http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670750/infographic-the-astounding-power-of-pinterest#  This graphic is very eye catching.  It uses a bright blue and black.  There are various charts that show he way pinterest has impacted people and businesses. It uses  pictures, graphs, and much more.  This a very appealing infographic that has a lot of information.  
2. Chapter 9 of our textbook talks a lot about software and applications available for education.  As a Kindergarten teacher a lot of social media and other software's will be too complicated for 5 and 6 year old students.  In my classroom, I can see myself using some applications.  One I would use is interactive programs for myself and the kids.  For example, a smartboard that both myself and my students can use.
3. Working on the Newsletter I realized that I don't know as much about word that I thought I did.  For one, I forgot how to use word art.  Another thing I didn't know how to do was making columns.  At first, I had to trouble with making it work but I finally got it.  I really liked this assignment, because I got to be creative and it got me excited to become a teacher. 

Blog Post #2

• MS Word has been used in my education since Kindergarten.  I have written papers, done projects and much more on Word.  I have seen teachers write countless tests on Word.  They have also used it for notes, study guides, project instructions and so much more.  Something new that I learned about word is the Smart Art link.  I think that this will help a lot when creating charts for the classroom.

• Throughout my years at school I have has experience with copyright and fair use of materials.  I have been able to use songs and videos in presentations, because they were not put out on the internet and it was not used for profit.  When writing papers, we must be extra careful when referencing someone else’s findings, because if it is not cited correctly, that is plagiarism.  As a teacher I will use pictures, videos and some songs in presentations, but I will never use them for profit.  When teaching kindergarten, I don’t think my student will have to worry about this yet, but if I were to teach an older group, they will have to learn all about copyright and fair use before doing any assignments.

• As we use twitter for this class, I have learned how to connect with other educators and peers in this class.  When using social media in the future I think that it will help tremendously for my lesson plans.  Especially as a new teacher, social media may help a lot.

Blog Post #1

• I think computers are becoming an important part in people's education.  Starting even in kindergarten the children are learning how to use computer programs in their classes.  Many concerns come up when using computers in a classroom.  An example is students handwriting and spelling.  As students begin to start typing assignments, they stop writing and if teachers don't make them write much, their handwriting will get worse and worse.  Also, many students don't know how to read or write cursive which is very surprising.  I know that I use spell check ALL the time, because I am a horrible speller.  If kids learn how to use programs like word at a young age, they will learn how to use spell check instead of being able to spell the words out. I do agree with the issues raised in the chapters.  I am majoring in elementary education and I have mixed feelings about technology in classrooms, but the issues raised in the chapter are very important.
• As an elementary education major I know that technology will be a part of my teaching career.  I would love to be a kindergarten teacher.  In my classroom I will use a smart board or projector and do the work with the students if it is on paper.  I will also probably have math and reading programs that the students will use. In this class I hope to learn creative ways to keep kindergartners interested.
• I agree with the term digital native.  Kids who have been born in the past few years grew up around technology.  They can turn on computer and get on the internet.  Others know how to use iPhones and other technology.  Digital immigrants are people who didn't grow up with technology.  An example would be a teacher who has never used a smart board or maybe new programs,  I have been in classes where a teacher is a digital immigrant and i wasn't a bad class, but the teacher had long lectures and the teacher wrote everything out.  Sometimes our tests would be copied written questions.  I think my future students will know technology better or as well as I do.  Since I will be teaching Kindergarten it will depend on how much their parents show them.

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