1. News headlines one- Meta search engine Framework: 1b, 3 a, d These framework shows that student are using technology to solve real world issues. The students will use the meta search engines to solve these problems and discover where they can find this information.
2. News headlines two- Apple/MacBook Air Framework: 1b, 3a, d These framework shows that student are using technology to solve real world issues. The students will use the search engines to solve these problems and discover where they can find this information.
3. Chapter 3 Summary Framework 5c, d. In this activity we keep up with current trends and research. We read the chapter for ourselves to revise our knowledge on a certain subject.
4. Introductory Video Framework: 2b, c, d 3a, c, d The frameworks are used when designing a concept map and an outline. It uses technology to relay information to students in the format of a paper and video. We also use the video camera to upload the video to the internet. In the video and paper we tell about our self.
5. Concept Map Framework: 2b, c, d The frameworks are used when designing a concept map and an outline. It uses technology to relay information to students in the format of an outline and concept map.
6. How do you feel about technology in the classroom for small children? Framework 5 b, c. We give information on what we think about technology use for children. We share this information with out friends/classmates.
7. Teacher’s web site Framework 2a, b, c, 3a, c, b The frameworks are used when designing a concept map and an outline. It uses technology to relay information to students in the format of information we add to our websites. I uploaded pictures to my site to show with others.
8. The iPhone at ACU Framework 5a, b, c, 3a, c, d We research date and trends on the internet. We see current issues on technology.
9. Secondlife Framework 2a,b 3a,b,d We teach about a new technology while communicating with others.
10. Go green and video Framework: 2b, c, d 3a, c, d The frameworks are used when designing a concept map and an outline. It uses technology to relay information to students in the format of a paper and video. It uses technology to relay information to students in the format of a paper and video. We also use the video camera to upload the video to the internet
11. Cramberry Framework 2d, 5b- We use a different type of technology to generate a way for students to learn. We add information for students to flip through when having trouble with certain issues.
12. Children’s stories and video Framework: 2b, c, d 3 a, c, d The frameworks are used when designing a concept map and an outline. It uses technology to relay information to students in the format of a paper and video. It uses technology to relay information to students in the format of a paper and video. We also use the video camera to upload the video to the internet
13. Google group sites Framework 5a. This is where students can communicate with classmates. They can ask questions and get answers by what the classmates think.
14. Multiple Intelligences/sexting/PBS videos Framework: 2b, c, d The frameworks are used when designing a concept map and an outline. It uses technology to relay information to students in the format of a paper, research and video.
15. The USM Football paper Framework 5c This shows how technology is used today at football games. It shows what is needed to make a football game successful.
16. Adaptive Technologies Framework 5c this is keeping up to date trends in technologies. How we use technology everyday.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Exit Questions
1) How would you explain ‘technology integration’ to a future student’s parents?
I would explain to parents that in the classroom to get their child ready for today’s world, I will teach their child to use technology in many different subjects. When they see ‘technology integration’, it means incorporation technology into different subjects. For example, in math we could use the computer to make different types of graphs.
2) Give an example of how you would integrate the subject matter from a class or classes taken this semester with technology.
I can use the concept map on the computer taught in this classroom, to have my students write a book and use the concept map to plan out their book. I can also, use video clips I find on the internet to show to my student as a motivation to any subject. During reading, my students can use a CD player and listen to books on tape to help them understand what they are reading better. (I would make them read it the first time by their self)
3) A. Give an example of hardware and software. B. Give an example of a browser. C. Give an example of a search engine. D. Give an example of a spread sheet program and database program.
A. hardware-monitor software- Microsoft word B. Mozilla Firefox. C. Google, ask D. Spread sheet- excel database-access
4) Out of the legal issues we discussed in class, what do you believe is the most important for the future classes you will teach?
The most important legal issue in class would be plagiarizing. I have to make sure as I teacher I do not plagiarizing my information and use it in the correct way. I also think that more and more students are plagiarizing information instead of doing the work themselves. I feel this in a big issue in classrooms today. I will check my students’ work that they bring home to make sure they do not plagiarize their work.
5) If the partners were randomly chosen, do you believe working with partners in a computer lab is worthwhile? Why or why not?
I do not feel partner work should be used in a classroom in a computer lab. It would be ok if the work has to be done in class instead of out of class. In college it is hard to get everyone’s schedule together. Doing it in class, the teacher can see who did all the work. I hated partner work in school because my teachers always picked groups and put me with someone that never worked. I do not think computer classes should have partners. It is easier to do the work by yourself on your own time.
6) Several of you have mentioned adding class assignments that are outside of the computer lab (ie. Football game, recycling). Name one technology-based activity that would work outside of class.
A good class assignment outside of the computer lab would be having students write down every technology they use in a weeks time. This would make use make them think about how much technology is used in their house. Also, you could have students make a webpage just for them.
7) If Twitter is to be used in future IT 365 classes, what recommendations would you make so that we have a more user-friendly experience?
I would make everyone setting on the computer set to 9-9. This will prevent those people from texting at random times. Also, it would help if everyone had the same friends they are following so you get the whole conversation and not just bits and pieces.
8) What technology-related activity, etc. did you learn from this class, that you didn’t know before enrolling and that you feel confident enough to do or use on your own without any help?
I feel the best technology was the cramberry.net website. I will use this site in my classroom to help my students that are struggling learn where they need help. They can each have their own set of words and the computer can keep track of what they missed. (spelling would not work, vocabulary and math would be great)
9) What technology-related subject/area/program, etc. did we not cover that you feel should be covered in this class in the future?
I think learning about more programs would be helpful. Like a program that generates real tests that would not be created on the internet. Programs that would help write lesson plans. Also, learning more about Microsoft works would be helpful.
10) What technology-based activity in this class do you feel was most beneficial to your future as an educator?
I feel that making the teacher website will be the most beneficial to me as an educator. I can use this to let parents know what is happening in the classroom. I will also but my assignment on the website for parents with internet to view if their child is missing school. All of my classroom policies will be on the site for easy access for the parents.
I would explain to parents that in the classroom to get their child ready for today’s world, I will teach their child to use technology in many different subjects. When they see ‘technology integration’, it means incorporation technology into different subjects. For example, in math we could use the computer to make different types of graphs.
2) Give an example of how you would integrate the subject matter from a class or classes taken this semester with technology.
I can use the concept map on the computer taught in this classroom, to have my students write a book and use the concept map to plan out their book. I can also, use video clips I find on the internet to show to my student as a motivation to any subject. During reading, my students can use a CD player and listen to books on tape to help them understand what they are reading better. (I would make them read it the first time by their self)
3) A. Give an example of hardware and software. B. Give an example of a browser. C. Give an example of a search engine. D. Give an example of a spread sheet program and database program.
A. hardware-monitor software- Microsoft word B. Mozilla Firefox. C. Google, ask D. Spread sheet- excel database-access
4) Out of the legal issues we discussed in class, what do you believe is the most important for the future classes you will teach?
The most important legal issue in class would be plagiarizing. I have to make sure as I teacher I do not plagiarizing my information and use it in the correct way. I also think that more and more students are plagiarizing information instead of doing the work themselves. I feel this in a big issue in classrooms today. I will check my students’ work that they bring home to make sure they do not plagiarize their work.
5) If the partners were randomly chosen, do you believe working with partners in a computer lab is worthwhile? Why or why not?
I do not feel partner work should be used in a classroom in a computer lab. It would be ok if the work has to be done in class instead of out of class. In college it is hard to get everyone’s schedule together. Doing it in class, the teacher can see who did all the work. I hated partner work in school because my teachers always picked groups and put me with someone that never worked. I do not think computer classes should have partners. It is easier to do the work by yourself on your own time.
6) Several of you have mentioned adding class assignments that are outside of the computer lab (ie. Football game, recycling). Name one technology-based activity that would work outside of class.
A good class assignment outside of the computer lab would be having students write down every technology they use in a weeks time. This would make use make them think about how much technology is used in their house. Also, you could have students make a webpage just for them.
7) If Twitter is to be used in future IT 365 classes, what recommendations would you make so that we have a more user-friendly experience?
I would make everyone setting on the computer set to 9-9. This will prevent those people from texting at random times. Also, it would help if everyone had the same friends they are following so you get the whole conversation and not just bits and pieces.
8) What technology-related activity, etc. did you learn from this class, that you didn’t know before enrolling and that you feel confident enough to do or use on your own without any help?
I feel the best technology was the cramberry.net website. I will use this site in my classroom to help my students that are struggling learn where they need help. They can each have their own set of words and the computer can keep track of what they missed. (spelling would not work, vocabulary and math would be great)
9) What technology-related subject/area/program, etc. did we not cover that you feel should be covered in this class in the future?
I think learning about more programs would be helpful. Like a program that generates real tests that would not be created on the internet. Programs that would help write lesson plans. Also, learning more about Microsoft works would be helpful.
10) What technology-based activity in this class do you feel was most beneficial to your future as an educator?
I feel that making the teacher website will be the most beneficial to me as an educator. I can use this to let parents know what is happening in the classroom. I will also but my assignment on the website for parents with internet to view if their child is missing school. All of my classroom policies will be on the site for easy access for the parents.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Adaptive Technologies
Scene 1
I would use different activities in my classroom to meet the needs of all my students. I will use videos in my classroom to help the students that are visual. For the students that are hands on I will conduct activities that they can feel and experiment with. Some students learn just by lecture, so for them I would conduct a lecture. For each concept I am trying to teach I will use different approaches until my students understand the concept that is being taught. In my classroom I will not just do lecture like some teachers. I will have things for the students to see, hear, and touch. I will use any resource that I have at my school to ensure my students are learning.
Scene 2
This type of collaboration will help with instruction because two minds are better than one. I might have ideas for an activity that needs some little changes that I can figure out. Talking to other teachers will help talk out activity and the other teacher might have ideas that I can not figure out by myself. This would benefit my students because I might forget about a problem a child has while doing my project. This will ensure that I cover all the problems my students has. Getting other ideas from a teacher will help make my lessons for the students better.
Scene 3
Marilyn uses graphic organizers to map out the different stories they are reading. The graphic organizers will help Oscar because the organizer is big so he can see. He has a hard time seeing so displaying thing big will help him see and learn. This will also help Oscar talk with the class since it starts off as being a whole class activity. Making them divide in a group also helps Oscar become more comfortable talking to others.
Scene 4
I find it hard to search for information on the internet. There are so many sites to choose from and I seem to always pick the wrong site to look at. Using the web quest will make it easier for students to be about to search the internet with no problems. When I am looking on the internet I can never find the information I am looking for. No matter what I put in the search box, I can never find the answers to the questions being asked.
Scene 5
Some benefits that the students in Oscar’s group can benefit from being is his group is they have materials that other students do not have. In Oscar’s group they will have big font information that will be easier to see. Also, this group will have the teacher closer to their group watching their every move. The last thing the group will have advantage over is the teacher pulled students that would work well together.
I do not think Oscar’s experience would be as powerful if he was just taught one on one with the teacher. If he only talked with the teacher he could not learn from experience. The teacher would be more likely to guide him into the right answers to the questions. Talking out things with students of the same age would help Oscar learn. It is also easier to understand something if it was taught by someone of the same age.
Scene 6
Marilyn uses technology in her class room with the use of vides. They watch videos as one use of technology. She also lets her students use the computer to make a book. The last technology used was iMovies. This is where students would write reflection letter of their experiences. All students will participate by writing their own stories and making a document about their leaning experiences.
I would use different activities in my classroom to meet the needs of all my students. I will use videos in my classroom to help the students that are visual. For the students that are hands on I will conduct activities that they can feel and experiment with. Some students learn just by lecture, so for them I would conduct a lecture. For each concept I am trying to teach I will use different approaches until my students understand the concept that is being taught. In my classroom I will not just do lecture like some teachers. I will have things for the students to see, hear, and touch. I will use any resource that I have at my school to ensure my students are learning.
Scene 2
This type of collaboration will help with instruction because two minds are better than one. I might have ideas for an activity that needs some little changes that I can figure out. Talking to other teachers will help talk out activity and the other teacher might have ideas that I can not figure out by myself. This would benefit my students because I might forget about a problem a child has while doing my project. This will ensure that I cover all the problems my students has. Getting other ideas from a teacher will help make my lessons for the students better.
Scene 3
Marilyn uses graphic organizers to map out the different stories they are reading. The graphic organizers will help Oscar because the organizer is big so he can see. He has a hard time seeing so displaying thing big will help him see and learn. This will also help Oscar talk with the class since it starts off as being a whole class activity. Making them divide in a group also helps Oscar become more comfortable talking to others.
Scene 4
I find it hard to search for information on the internet. There are so many sites to choose from and I seem to always pick the wrong site to look at. Using the web quest will make it easier for students to be about to search the internet with no problems. When I am looking on the internet I can never find the information I am looking for. No matter what I put in the search box, I can never find the answers to the questions being asked.
Scene 5
Some benefits that the students in Oscar’s group can benefit from being is his group is they have materials that other students do not have. In Oscar’s group they will have big font information that will be easier to see. Also, this group will have the teacher closer to their group watching their every move. The last thing the group will have advantage over is the teacher pulled students that would work well together.
I do not think Oscar’s experience would be as powerful if he was just taught one on one with the teacher. If he only talked with the teacher he could not learn from experience. The teacher would be more likely to guide him into the right answers to the questions. Talking out things with students of the same age would help Oscar learn. It is also easier to understand something if it was taught by someone of the same age.
Scene 6
Marilyn uses technology in her class room with the use of vides. They watch videos as one use of technology. She also lets her students use the computer to make a book. The last technology used was iMovies. This is where students would write reflection letter of their experiences. All students will participate by writing their own stories and making a document about their leaning experiences.
The Big Bus
This was a great tool to make test that students can take on line. It doesn't take long to make the test and the computer grades the papers for you. This is a great tool for teachers to use in the classroom for studnets that are having problems learning materials. For this assignment I made math questions for my students to complete. This will give the students extra points if they need some point to help their final averages. I will use this in my classroom.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Multiple Intelligences
Birmingham Grid
I did really good on this test. I didn't make less then a 16 on any of the parts. My code is yh2kfy242150. I did the best in interpersonal and logical. My lowest was nature smart. I agree. I don't understand how answer these questions can tell what type of intellegence a person is.
Multiple Intelligence
Musical 5
Math 4.71
Social 4.57
Self 3.86
Language 3.71
Spatial 3.57
Nature 3.57
Body movement 3.29
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Sexting
Teens Engage in Sexting
http://www.cbs3springfield.com/news/local/18876179.html
This article talks about how teens today are sending each other messages that are flirty, having sex by phone, or telling someone to meet them to have sex. Sixteen year old children are talking about how there is nothing wrong with this picture. Having text "set" is there own business. They text so there parents don't hear what they are talking about. In the end this article says parents need to sit down and talk to their children.
When I become a parent I could limit the use of technology. I think children are getting phones to soon. I want the kind of relationship with my children where they can talk to me about anything. I think raising my children in a good Christian home will help with anything society sets out for me.
As a teacher I can help parents when I see something wrong with their child. Any change with a students behavior needs to reported to a parents.
I don't think children know how bad sexting is. I think they think it is fun and gives them something to do. They need to know something bad can happen with sexting. Its gross and needs to stop. I don't know of anyone my age that did this gross thing. This is the first time I have ever been aware of something this bad.
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PBS
Raven World
http://vvi.onstreammedia.com/cgi-bin/visearch?user=pbs-saf&template=play220ram.html&query=%2A&squery=%2BClipID%3A4+%2BVideoAsset%3Apbssaf1106&inputField=%20&entire=No&ccstart=1689100&ccend=2565966&videoID=pbssaf1106
Do you think educational videos like this could be effective learning tools? Explain your answer.
I do think educational videos could be an effective learning tool. I don't believe this should be the only way a student should learn a concept. I think the teacher should teach and then play the video so the students can understand what is being taught. For example: A child would better understand what a rain forest is if they see a video walking them through one.
Picture Site (http://www.minkhollow.ca/KB/Resources/Proprietary/pbskids-logo-cyberchase.gif)
Stress, Anger, and Hostility
1. Do you feel that you are 'low hostile' or 'high hostile'?
low hostile. I do not get stressed easily and I never let people get to me.
2. What do you feel are 'aggressors' in your life? At school?
I feel the only aggressors in my life is people that mess with my family. When I take my nephews to the park I get so mad when a little kid hits them. It hurts me when someone hurts anyone in my family's feelings. I have a very close family and we are all very protective of each other. The only people that can be mean to my family is family members. I just take school one step at a time. The only thing with school that is a aggressor is when professors give to much work at the end of the school year. THEY ALL DO IT.
3. Out of the three patients the doctors are researching, which one do you think is "high hostile" and "angry"?
The man. His blood pressure went high and didn't do well on the questionnaire.
4. What do these findings suggest to you about your own lifestyle?
I know with watching the movies how stress and aggression can affect you well being. I think in life I am on the right track because I don't let things get to me. When I was little I let everything get to me and I was never happy. Happiness is good for your body.
5. What are the negative medical effects the research team discovered happens from a 'high hostile' and 'angry' person?
Negative medical effects discovered are dealing with the heart and stomach. Heart attack and death are possible. When someone get hostile or angry they are at risk of high blood pressure, heard disease, and clogged arteries.
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Track Star
I don't really understand what to do with track star. I think it is just a site to keep up with your website that you would like your children to use. I think I could just find websites by google if I needed to use websites. I like using the Internet for further learning for children. I don't agree with putting a child on a site for them to learn a concept.
Picture Site (http://www.timetracksoftware.com/Screens/TrackStar.jpg)
RubicStar
I love this site. This is a great way to generate a scale for grading. Using a rubric will allow the students the opportunity to know what is expected for all the assignments. The only thing I find wrong with using a rubric is how to determine the difference between giving a 1,2,3, or 4. When making the different rubrics for the different types of assignments the wording was confusing. The difference between a 3 and 4 was the word "well". How does a teacher take off points for such small word?
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Test Maker
I wouldn't use this site to generate my test. I think there is better software that a teacher can use besides this site. I really wouldn't use this site for anything. I think it would take a longer time to generate test using this site. I am not sure if you could use this site for anything but making a test and letting the student take the test right then. I did not enjoy this site as much as the others.
Picture Site (http://stedi.org/subs/submastery/subassessment/test_taking.jpg)
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Children's Story
There once was a fish named Lion. He lived in the ocean blue. Lion was a tropical fish who wasn’t afraid of anything. During spring break Lion’s parents took him to Dollywood.
When arriving at Dollywood, Lion and his parents decided to go watch a music show. The show was very exciting and popular. Lion really needed to go to the restroom. So he left without his parents knowing. At the end of the show, Lion was missing and his mom and dad were worried.
Meanwhile Lion saw everyone leaving and followed the crowd. He began to get worried when he couldn’t find his parents outside of the show. Lion began to cry. Lion was taught not to talk to strangers. So, he didn’t.
“Strangers” kept coming up to Lion to see if they could help him. Lion would run in the other direction. Finally lion saw a kid that looked his age that he could talk to. He decided that his parents would not be mad if he talked to someone that looked his age.
“Hello,” said Lion. “My name is Lion and I am lost. Can you help me?” “Hello. My name is Fish. I am a monkey. I can help you find your parents,” said Fish. “Let’s go look on the roller coaster,” said Lion, “they love the roller coaster.”
Lion and Fish went off to the roller coaster. They had to wait in line for hours. When they got to the top they didn’t see mom and they didn’t see dad. “Let’s ride down and check the pool. It’s really hot. So maybe they needed to cool off,” said Lion.
Lion and Fish went off to the wave pool. They swam from one end of the pool to the other. No mom. No dad. Fish began to get very sad again. He lost all hope of finding his parents. “I am hungry,” said Fish, “let’s go get something to eat.”
Lion and Fish went off to get something to eat at the food court. They looked in every line for mom and dad. They weren’t there so Lion and Fish grabbed a bit to eat. They ate steak, shrimp, chicken, and potatoes. They didn’t stop there. They decide they wanted something sweet. So they ate ice cream, cake, and fruit. “I am getting tired. Mom and Dad said they were going to buy me a toy today, so maybe they went to the toy store,” said Lion.
Lion and Fish went off to the toy store. The toy store was huge. The biggest store the boys had ever been in. It was 4 stories high. Fish took the first and second story and Lion took the third and fourth story. No mom and No dad. “OK. I give up. Maybe I should just live in Dollywood the rest off my life,” said Lion. A big shadow came over the boys. They looked up and it was Dolly Parton. “Why are you boys here without your parents? Where are they?” said Dolly. Fish began to cry. She realized he was lost. “I will help you find your parents,” said Dolly.
Dolly knew exactly where his parents were. They were waiting for him at the show where he ran away. Lion was so excited to see his parents. He ran to give them a big huge and never let go. Lion told his mom he learned to never leave his parents again and strangers can help him find his parents. “Mommy and Daddy, I love you and will never leave you again. I was so scared,” said Lion. “So were we. We love you so much and don’t ever want to lose you. Don’t do that again. Ok?” said Mom. “Ok,” said Lion. The END!!!
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Cramberry.net
This is a great website to make flashcards. As a teacher you can put
vocabulary words for your class to review. The site keeps up with the problems
you miss and keeps reviewing those words. This would be faster than writing out
the note cards. You can give each student a user name and password. Cramberry
can be one of your centers or for struggling students. It would take time to
make all the cards but you can share them with the entire class at one time.
If I use this website in my classroom I would give the parent the screen name
and password so they can allow their student to work on the note cards at home.
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Google Email
Email is the best way to let parents know how a child is doing. Not all
parents have email but the ones that do it would be great to use. This can’t
be a teacher’s only way to communicate but it is fast and easy to just send a
note to a parent or a way for busy parents to contact you. Most schools will
assign teachers email accounts. A teacher could email newsletters to teachers
just letting them know what is up.
parents have email but the ones that do it would be great to use. This can’t
be a teacher’s only way to communicate but it is fast and easy to just send a
note to a parent or a way for busy parents to contact you. Most schools will
assign teachers email accounts. A teacher could email newsletters to teachers
just letting them know what is up.
Teacher Website
Making my website was easy and fun to do. You can do so much with the site.
You could use this in a classroom as a way to communicate with parents. This
is a good way for them to know more about who is teaching them. Also, you can
put your classroom schedule, what you are going to teach, and who day it is to
bring snack. A teacher could put sites that would help students with math,
science, social studies, reading, and just good websites for fun. Doing this
site I found some websites that look like fun but also will help children
learn.
You could use this in a classroom as a way to communicate with parents. This
is a good way for them to know more about who is teaching them. Also, you can
put your classroom schedule, what you are going to teach, and who day it is to
bring snack. A teacher could put sites that would help students with math,
science, social studies, reading, and just good websites for fun. Doing this
site I found some websites that look like fun but also will help children
learn.
Google Group
I like the group google site. I am not sure what it is really used for but it
a different way to communicate with class mates. I do not think I could use
this in a classroom because it just talking with different classmates. Maybe
if I knew more about the site I could use it better. I just don’t see the
point of the site at this time.
a different way to communicate with class mates. I do not think I could use
this in a classroom because it just talking with different classmates. Maybe
if I knew more about the site I could use it better. I just don’t see the
point of the site at this time.
Blogger
Blogging is a great way to have students turn in assignments. The only problem
is at most schools blogger.com is block. I would not use blogging in an
elementary classroom because it would take up to much time. It would be good
for students to learn how to use the internet by uploading videos and pictures
but not at an elementary. For this class blogging is perfect because all of
our work is in one place.
is at most schools blogger.com is block. I would not use blogging in an
elementary classroom because it would take up to much time. It would be good
for students to learn how to use the internet by uploading videos and pictures
but not at an elementary. For this class blogging is perfect because all of
our work is in one place.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Second Life
This is a way to get to know people. It is need if you are into computer games but, this is to much for me. I can't get the tutorial to work so I can't do that part. I couldn't use this in the class room because it will be to complicated for the age I want to teach. I don't see how people get so addicted to games and "life" like this. I guess I get bored to easily.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Going Green
My idea for going green at University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Campus’s is to recycle old school supplies. At the end of each semester a drop-off box will be placed at each school in different locations. After you exam each student will be asked to place used but good school supplies in the boxes. This will help keep the schools clean as well as help other students. You may walk around the campuses now and see old school supplies just lying all over the place and not think about picking up the supplies. I believe with making a place on campus to put unwanted school supplies it would make the campus halls as well as the campus courtyards clean.
Also, students can trade in used books for other USM students to buy. Many students do not like to keep the books they buy and end up collecting on their shelves. This will help all students that attend USM. This gives students money and helping other students save on the cost of books. A lot of the books that students are asked to buy cost at least a hundred dollars.
After the supplies are taken up someone will organize the supplies and getting them ready for the next school semester. Instead of wasting money on new supplies the students will be allowed to look through the supplies and pick up anything they need. The old saying is “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”. This will not only help the school look clean but also help those students that don’t have money get supplies. I know tuition for school is so expensive and this will help students save some money. I always need new school supplies and sometimes I do not have the money to buy the items I need. After a week or two is up for students to get all the supplies they need for the year, the rest of the supplies will be donated to local schools in need.
Texas A&M Business Student Council did a similar activity where they collected new supplies to donate help with Bryan ISD’s summer school needs. This event will help four at of sixteen schools. The school supplies will be given to students that come from underprivileged homes. According to free and reduced program reports, 94 percent of 601 kindergartens through fifth grade students come from underprivileged homes. Texas A & M students will bring the supplies to the local school. These A & M students will eat lunch with the children. At the end of lunch the A & M students will hand out juice pops and a book bag full of school supplies. There is also other websites that show schools doing “stuff the bus with school supplies” for needy schools. Sioux City suggested that a child spends at least fifty dollars on back to school supplies.
Websites:
http://www.uwiw.org/GIF%20files/STB-Logo.gif
http://media.www.thebatt.com/media/storage/paper657/news/2008/04/10/News/Mays-Students.Donate.Supplies-3314838.shtml
http://www.uwiw.org/Current%20Web/Stuff_Bus.htm
http://www.uwsepa.org/Programs_StuffTheBus.asp
http://www.pshhc.org/stuff_the_bus.html
http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2008/08/09/news/top/88190e509b7b973d8625749f006dd48b.txt
Also, students can trade in used books for other USM students to buy. Many students do not like to keep the books they buy and end up collecting on their shelves. This will help all students that attend USM. This gives students money and helping other students save on the cost of books. A lot of the books that students are asked to buy cost at least a hundred dollars.
After the supplies are taken up someone will organize the supplies and getting them ready for the next school semester. Instead of wasting money on new supplies the students will be allowed to look through the supplies and pick up anything they need. The old saying is “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”. This will not only help the school look clean but also help those students that don’t have money get supplies. I know tuition for school is so expensive and this will help students save some money. I always need new school supplies and sometimes I do not have the money to buy the items I need. After a week or two is up for students to get all the supplies they need for the year, the rest of the supplies will be donated to local schools in need.
Texas A&M Business Student Council did a similar activity where they collected new supplies to donate help with Bryan ISD’s summer school needs. This event will help four at of sixteen schools. The school supplies will be given to students that come from underprivileged homes. According to free and reduced program reports, 94 percent of 601 kindergartens through fifth grade students come from underprivileged homes. Texas A & M students will bring the supplies to the local school. These A & M students will eat lunch with the children. At the end of lunch the A & M students will hand out juice pops and a book bag full of school supplies. There is also other websites that show schools doing “stuff the bus with school supplies” for needy schools. Sioux City suggested that a child spends at least fifty dollars on back to school supplies.
Websites:
http://www.uwiw.org/GIF%20files/STB-Logo.gif
http://media.www.thebatt.com/media/storage/paper657/news/2008/04/10/News/Mays-Students.Donate.Supplies-3314838.shtml
http://www.uwiw.org/Current%20Web/Stuff_Bus.htm
http://www.uwsepa.org/Programs_StuffTheBus.asp
http://www.pshhc.org/stuff_the_bus.html
http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2008/08/09/news/top/88190e509b7b973d8625749f006dd48b.txt
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
ACU I Phone
I feel the I phone can be a good idea but also has it's flaws. Watching the video there was a lot of social interaction with not as much school work going on. If the school pays for the phone it should have more restrictions. It is a great idea not having all the paper work. The phones allows you to register for classes, sent papers and links to the class webpage, buy books, and research information while you are in class. The video didn't say what would happen if the phone broke. I always break my phone and would NEVER be able to replace and I phone.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Chapter 3
Depending on what grade I teach I will use word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. They are easy to use and I already know how to use these applications. I would not use these programs with lower elementary students. Word processing would be the first applications I would teach in my classroom. It will be hard to teach these applications if there isn't enough computers for everyone. Spreadsheet would be a great way to for student to learn how to organize and make graphs. Concept mapping would be fun for students to organize thoughts and help develop skills.
How I feeel about technology in the classroom for samell children?--- twitter
I believe that technology for early elementary could be a good thing. Using the computer and other technology can help students understand concepts better. In elementary schools teachers can test students to know if they understand what is being taught or what book the child is reading. If a child starts at a young age leaning how the use the computer and technology they will have an easier time in life with technology and doing school work. Today technology plays a large part in being successful. Technology can become a problem with some children if it is not monitored. Video games and entertain need to be monitored and be a reward for a child. But overall technology is a great thing for early elementary to learn to be successful in life. I do not like twitter because it is confusing. Maybe as the class goes on I will like it better. I just don't know how to use it and what it is for.
Videoconferencing technology in K-12 instruction – Edited by Dianna Newman. (2009, January). British Journal of Educational Technology, Retrieved February 4, 2009, doi:10.1111/j.1467-8535.2008.00925_16.x
Videoconferencing technology in K-12 instruction – Edited by Dianna Newman. (2009, January). British Journal of Educational Technology, Retrieved February 4, 2009, doi:10.1111/j.1467-8535.2008.00925_16.x
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Concept Map
Pigeon Forge
I. Dolly Wood
Amusment Park
A. Music Shows
Different music show each year.
B. Rides
Different rides for all ages
1. Water Rides
If you want to get wet there is lots of rides to choose from
2. Roller Coaster
If you want to stay dry there is so many roller coasters. Each year Dolly adds at least one ride to her park.
II. White Water Rafting
Enjoy riding down the river with friends and family.
A. Sunny Days
When the day is sunny and warm it is a great time to go rafting.
B. Cold Water
On hot days the water is so cold to cool you off.
III. Shopping
Get ready to spend money
A. Out-let Mall
Different types of store at the out-let then at most local malls.
B. Differnt Food
Wonderful and different types of foods to enjoy. You are on vacation so eat everything.
IV. Dinner and
Show
Enjoy a show while you eat. There is different shows for you to enjoy.
A. Dinner
Always good food to enjoy with family.
B. Entertainment
While you eat watch people goof off or enjoy singing.
V. Fun Places
A. Go-cart riding
Try to beat you friends around the track.
B. Golfing
Always relaxing to hit the ball in the hole.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
News Headlines 2- Apple/MacBook Air
1. Apple. MacBook Air. 120 gig. bytes. Wi-Fi.
2. ABI word. Open Office.org. IT'S free. Star office. Wrightly.com (documents online). Google. docs
3. Higher resolution. Blue-Ray holds up to 25 GB of info. Standard 5 GB. Can't play standard DVD on Blue-ray player. You can play standard DVD on Blue-Ray player.
4. Firefox, Google chrome, Internet explore. Opera. Opera is fast. Firefox is easier to use.
5. Real time map. You would use it in the classroom by showing technology today.
2. ABI word. Open Office.org. IT'S free. Star office. Wrightly.com (documents online). Google. docs
3. Higher resolution. Blue-Ray holds up to 25 GB of info. Standard 5 GB. Can't play standard DVD on Blue-ray player. You can play standard DVD on Blue-Ray player.
4. Firefox, Google chrome, Internet explore. Opera. Opera is fast. Firefox is easier to use.
5. Real time map. You would use it in the classroom by showing technology today.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
News Headlines One- Meta search engines
1. What type of energy might power iPods in the future? sugar, wind power, sun
2. Who is the current CEO of Apple? Steven P. (Steve) Jobs Who is the current CEO of Microsoft? Steven A. (Steve) Ballmer Who was it previously?Bill Gates Who co-founded Apple Computers? co-founder Steve Wozniak
3. What is on Mars taking pictures and making observations but probably won't last too much longer due to the cold? Phoenix lander
4. What game manufacture's goal is to get players off the couch and more fit? Nintendo. Wii Fit Does the game actually make users healthy? it helps some people... BUT real sports is better...
5. How long cable companies have to support analog broadcast? Until 2012... Switch to digital programming.... Feb. 17 2009
2. Who is the current CEO of Apple? Steven P. (Steve) Jobs Who is the current CEO of Microsoft? Steven A. (Steve) Ballmer Who was it previously?Bill Gates Who co-founded Apple Computers? co-founder Steve Wozniak
3. What is on Mars taking pictures and making observations but probably won't last too much longer due to the cold? Phoenix lander
4. What game manufacture's goal is to get players off the couch and more fit? Nintendo. Wii Fit Does the game actually make users healthy? it helps some people... BUT real sports is better...
5. How long cable companies have to support analog broadcast? Until 2012... Switch to digital programming.... Feb. 17 2009
Introduction
My name is Kellie Arender!!! My birthday is tomorrow(1/15). I will be 22. I live in Vancleave with my parents. I have been dating my boyfriend for five years. I love going to Tennessee to visit my family. My favorite subject if MATH. My mom was my teacher in high shcool for two years. I have three wonderful nephews. One have went to be with the lord in heaven after being with us ten months. My other nephews are 5 and 3. They are so fun. I have one neice who just turned one. She gets into everything. My sister is having a baby girl in May. I am the baby of four. I don't know what grade I want to teach but I have always wanted to teach. I can't wait to get out of school to start teaching. I love spending time with my family and going to church. I sub at Vancleave schools when I have time.
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