Effectively using technology resources for proper learning...
-using audio and visual aids to help arouse student interest
-demonstrates #4 - equipment operation
-the teacher uses a website to display the pics of spiders that the students take
-demonstrates #11 - internet communications
-the teacher uses the internet as a tool for communications
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Software Evaluation
There are many different types and kinds of tutorial software such as:
(1) Simulation software
(2) Educational games
(3) Exploratory Environments
But do they actually teach us anything?
Yes! Learning is occuring so teaching is actively incorporated.
- Do not let on screen presentations mislead or confuse the students.
- Do not use abuseive or insulting software.
- Make sure readability is at an appropriate level for students ability.
- Make sure graphics and images are not distracting and useful.
- Make sure spelling is correct.
- Make sure content is accurate and up-to-date.
- Make sure the software morally and socially acceptable?
- Make sure the software is user friendly?
- Make sure the program works correctly.
(1) Simulation software
(2) Educational games
(3) Exploratory Environments
But do they actually teach us anything?
Yes! Learning is occuring so teaching is actively incorporated.
- Do not let on screen presentations mislead or confuse the students.
- Do not use abuseive or insulting software.
- Make sure readability is at an appropriate level for students ability.
- Make sure graphics and images are not distracting and useful.
- Make sure spelling is correct.
- Make sure content is accurate and up-to-date.
- Make sure the software morally and socially acceptable?
- Make sure the software is user friendly?
- Make sure the program works correctly.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The "Four Seasons"
In this video clip, the teacher included music in her lesson plan to teach about the 4 seasons in Missouri to her students.
Information was broken down into three categories: Know, Wonder, and Learned categories or a K-W-L chart...excellent!
The teacher used computers and technology to aid the learning process for her classroom activity. Using real-world examples, the students compile info. into word and excel. Overall, an excellent and effective use of a lesson plan to learn the reasons for the seasons. A learning objective to learn new info. about different temperatures in Missouri worked very well.
Information was broken down into three categories: Know, Wonder, and Learned categories or a K-W-L chart...excellent!
The teacher used computers and technology to aid the learning process for her classroom activity. Using real-world examples, the students compile info. into word and excel. Overall, an excellent and effective use of a lesson plan to learn the reasons for the seasons. A learning objective to learn new info. about different temperatures in Missouri worked very well.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Assessment
In dealing with proper assessment, I wish to be more project based than test based. What good is a test for? With my social constructivism approach to teaching I believe direct-social interaction with a very hands-on approach to learning must be used for any "real" learning to take place. Anybody can remember information for a test and just spit it back on a piece of paper but like I said earlier, what good is that test for? Assessment ONLY guides instruction...my group projects and interaction will LEAD my instruction!
Interview Project Video
What is an interview?
-This project allows each student to get information from an individual.
-Make sure you tell the interviewee why you are interviewing him/her and how.
-Be sure if you plan on tape recording the conversation you ask the interviewee if it's ok to record the conversation.
-The students became framiliar with using a digital camera and also learn how to edit their photo's using Print Shop Pro.
-The students learned how to transcribe their recorded conversations to notes and then write their papers using Microsoft Word 2000.
-The teacher was very helpful as she moved about the classroom and helped each student.
* The main "thing" that was learned here was how to use professionalism in conducting an interview and the proper use of all components involved.
-This project allows each student to get information from an individual.
-Make sure you tell the interviewee why you are interviewing him/her and how.
-Be sure if you plan on tape recording the conversation you ask the interviewee if it's ok to record the conversation.
-The students became framiliar with using a digital camera and also learn how to edit their photo's using Print Shop Pro.
-The students learned how to transcribe their recorded conversations to notes and then write their papers using Microsoft Word 2000.
-The teacher was very helpful as she moved about the classroom and helped each student.
* The main "thing" that was learned here was how to use professionalism in conducting an interview and the proper use of all components involved.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Video Observations in the Classroom
Cedar Ridge Elem. - 6th gr.
What are authentic tasks, and what is necessary for classroom experiences to be more authentic?
The students teach and learn from each other. A very hands-on approach of learning is used. Also, a direct-active form of experience is used. The students are involved in directing a news video, while also using video editing software to cut the footage. Editing skills are something that I can relate to as I have been an avid video editor for some years now. I use Sony Vegas Video 5.0 and DVD Architect 2.0, which are old and outdated but work just fine for me. With technology, staying current is a very difficult task to stay on top of. Technology is just advancing so fast...it's crazy!
What are authentic tasks, and what is necessary for classroom experiences to be more authentic?
The students teach and learn from each other. A very hands-on approach of learning is used. Also, a direct-active form of experience is used. The students are involved in directing a news video, while also using video editing software to cut the footage. Editing skills are something that I can relate to as I have been an avid video editor for some years now. I use Sony Vegas Video 5.0 and DVD Architect 2.0, which are old and outdated but work just fine for me. With technology, staying current is a very difficult task to stay on top of. Technology is just advancing so fast...it's crazy!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Extra thoughts...
Stephen is indeed a smart kid and he feels beat down by the system. When he wants to learn something Stephen will "learn," but when he isn't interested in the "something" then he won't learn that specific "something." Many kids face this very circumstance today, just as Stephen faced this example many years ago.
After reading "THE POOR SCHOLAR'S SOLILOQUY" I find it very fascinating how the students can view "education." The last line says it all..."dad sez I can quit school when I'm 15, and I'm sort of anxious to because there are a lot of things I want to learn how to do and as my uncle sez: I'm not getting any younger." School teachings just have no significant value of importance to Stephen as other "real-world" items and events are way cooler!!! Stephen is a smart kid but just not interested in the "book-smarts" crap the school is trying to teach him. Stephen is interested in other things...like diesel engines and trucks...he's a guy!
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