NETS-T Standard 1(d)
Using Roxio Studio, I was able to create a video of my own personal philosophy of education. A video is an effective way to communicate a lot of information, both verbally and visually. Using a video like this in my portfolio allows me to indirectly communicate with students, their parents, my colleagues, and prospective employers. They are able to see and hear me without ever having met me. I also discuss some very important topics in the video - what made me into the teacher that I am (or that I will become, rather) and what my personal views are on a variety of educational topics. My ideas for the video were well thought-out, and I believe that I included all of the information necessary to provide others with a good glimpse at me as a teacher.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Reflection 9
NETS-T Standard 5(c)
This entire blog is a personal reflection about the projects I've worked on involving technology that I could potentially use in a future classroom. In this blog, I'm able to write about the projects I've created, reflect on how I feel about the technology I've used to create them, and how I feel such technology and/or projects might be able to be used in my future classroom. This blog is a great tool for communication. My students, their parents, and my colleagues will be able to view it easily, and I will be able to update it any time I am able or anytime I have something to share.
This entire blog is a personal reflection about the projects I've worked on involving technology that I could potentially use in a future classroom. In this blog, I'm able to write about the projects I've created, reflect on how I feel about the technology I've used to create them, and how I feel such technology and/or projects might be able to be used in my future classroom. This blog is a great tool for communication. My students, their parents, and my colleagues will be able to view it easily, and I will be able to update it any time I am able or anytime I have something to share.
Reflection 8
NETS-T Standard 5(b)
Creating a portfolio was a large technological feat for me personally. Using Google Sites, I was able to organize all of the projects I have completed so far that I will be able to use in my future classroom involving technology. Using some new-found technological skills, I linked each project with a National Educational Standard for Teachers. I also provided a link for each project to my blog where I reflected on how each project met these NETS-T Standards. Such a display of my work is a demonstration of my technological skills and my organization. Using my portfolio in my future classroom is also a way to build a sense of community - both with my students and their parents, and with my fellow school employees. In accordance with the standards, what I have done in the portfolio can also enhance the technology skills of those who choose to view my site.
Creating a portfolio was a large technological feat for me personally. Using Google Sites, I was able to organize all of the projects I have completed so far that I will be able to use in my future classroom involving technology. Using some new-found technological skills, I linked each project with a National Educational Standard for Teachers. I also provided a link for each project to my blog where I reflected on how each project met these NETS-T Standards. Such a display of my work is a demonstration of my technological skills and my organization. Using my portfolio in my future classroom is also a way to build a sense of community - both with my students and their parents, and with my fellow school employees. In accordance with the standards, what I have done in the portfolio can also enhance the technology skills of those who choose to view my site.
Reflection 7
NETS-T Standard 4(c)
I used Microsoft Publisher for the first time in order to create a poster that I might be able to display in my future classroom. The poster indirectly reminds students to keep their work neat, check for errors, and show all steps. The poster is representative of a positive way to communicate to students what the classroom expectations are. A fun technology activity would be to have students create their own related posters in Publisher - or about some topic in mathematics. It would promote student creativity and introduce students to some technology that they might not have used before.
I used Microsoft Publisher for the first time in order to create a poster that I might be able to display in my future classroom. The poster indirectly reminds students to keep their work neat, check for errors, and show all steps. The poster is representative of a positive way to communicate to students what the classroom expectations are. A fun technology activity would be to have students create their own related posters in Publisher - or about some topic in mathematics. It would promote student creativity and introduce students to some technology that they might not have used before.
Reflection 6
NETS-T Standard 4(a)
As a part of the website I will use in my future classroom, I created a page featuring rules for Internet safety that my prospective students will be expected to follow. The rules and policies speak of proper methods for using the Internet, at the same time providing helpful hints about searching the Internet for information - especially information related to my specific topic of mathematics. I discuss copyright and plagiarism on one page, provide tips for effective searching on another, supply a list of rules for in and out of the classroom, and provide a list of links that would be useful in my math classroom. All of this information will be available to my future students, their parents, and my fellow school personnel.
As a part of the website I will use in my future classroom, I created a page featuring rules for Internet safety that my prospective students will be expected to follow. The rules and policies speak of proper methods for using the Internet, at the same time providing helpful hints about searching the Internet for information - especially information related to my specific topic of mathematics. I discuss copyright and plagiarism on one page, provide tips for effective searching on another, supply a list of rules for in and out of the classroom, and provide a list of links that would be useful in my math classroom. All of this information will be available to my future students, their parents, and my fellow school personnel.
Reflection 5
NETS-T Standard 3(d)
I created a simulated gradebook in Microsoft Excel as a model for something I might be able to use in my future classroom. Excel is a great way to display and organize information digitally - especially mathematical data like grades. Once you understand how to use it, Excel is pretty simple to use and manipulate. Though I did not develop the format on my own - in fact, there is very little of my own creativity in this project - it will definitely be a useful tool in the near future.
I created a simulated gradebook in Microsoft Excel as a model for something I might be able to use in my future classroom. Excel is a great way to display and organize information digitally - especially mathematical data like grades. Once you understand how to use it, Excel is pretty simple to use and manipulate. Though I did not develop the format on my own - in fact, there is very little of my own creativity in this project - it will definitely be a useful tool in the near future.
Reflection 4
NETS-T Standard 2(a)
In order to display information about number systems in a new a different way for students, I created a Prezi presentation for the first time. I had seen a few Prezis before and I wasn't too sure how I felt about them. However, creating one was a lot of fun. I was able to be as creative as I wanted when it came to the actual layout of information, in addition to what I included and how the information was displayed. The final presentations can get dizzying and confusing at times, so that was something I thought about while creating mine; I tried to make it easy to follow so that it included all of the essentials. Prezi is a great digital tool to teach with and also to learn from. It is a different way of presenting information so that students might be able to better learn.
In order to display information about number systems in a new a different way for students, I created a Prezi presentation for the first time. I had seen a few Prezis before and I wasn't too sure how I felt about them. However, creating one was a lot of fun. I was able to be as creative as I wanted when it came to the actual layout of information, in addition to what I included and how the information was displayed. The final presentations can get dizzying and confusing at times, so that was something I thought about while creating mine; I tried to make it easy to follow so that it included all of the essentials. Prezi is a great digital tool to teach with and also to learn from. It is a different way of presenting information so that students might be able to better learn.
Reflection 3
NETS-T Standard 1(a)
In order to outline a physics unit plan I wrote, I created a concept map using C-Map technology. The concept map shows connections that an outline could never. It is also a visual display of information, which can be easier for some people to understand. The one drawback is that though the map is able to display many ideas and connections among these ideas, it is difficult to go into much detail in a concept map. However, for my purposes, the map was a great tool for allowing me to write down everything I wanted to cover in a whole unit plan. It was truly a creative process to think about how to visually lay out concepts and ideas in a way that would make sense to me later when trying to write my unit plan. It was an exercise in organization. I believe I covered everything I needed to, as well as some additional topics.
In order to outline a physics unit plan I wrote, I created a concept map using C-Map technology. The concept map shows connections that an outline could never. It is also a visual display of information, which can be easier for some people to understand. The one drawback is that though the map is able to display many ideas and connections among these ideas, it is difficult to go into much detail in a concept map. However, for my purposes, the map was a great tool for allowing me to write down everything I wanted to cover in a whole unit plan. It was truly a creative process to think about how to visually lay out concepts and ideas in a way that would make sense to me later when trying to write my unit plan. It was an exercise in organization. I believe I covered everything I needed to, as well as some additional topics.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Reflection 2
NETS-T Standard 2(c)
I created a virtual field trip on my website about Pythagoras and the Pythagorean Theorem. The field trip allows students to explore the Internet to find out about the history of the mathematician and his works. The field trip is geared more towards high school students studying geometry. Because of the amount of work that is attached to this assignment, it is not expected to be completed in one day. Students are able to use a wide range of their abilities to complete this assignment, including skills required for math, history, English, art, and others. Videos and graphics are included for students who are visual learners. Students must also use Internet searching skills to complete an image search, use Google Maps, and search websites themselves to research and answer questions.
I created a virtual field trip on my website about Pythagoras and the Pythagorean Theorem. The field trip allows students to explore the Internet to find out about the history of the mathematician and his works. The field trip is geared more towards high school students studying geometry. Because of the amount of work that is attached to this assignment, it is not expected to be completed in one day. Students are able to use a wide range of their abilities to complete this assignment, including skills required for math, history, English, art, and others. Videos and graphics are included for students who are visual learners. Students must also use Internet searching skills to complete an image search, use Google Maps, and search websites themselves to research and answer questions.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Reflection 1
NETS-T Standard 3(c)
I created a website on Google Sites the purpose of which was to communicate Internet rules, copyright and plagiarism laws, tips for effective searching, and useful links for my content area to future students and parents. This project meets the NETS standard because of how it uses a technological format (a website) to communicate rules and ideas to others. The web project itself is very organized and easy to read. The site provides good background information and gives a complete overview of my rules and expectations. This was my first experience creating a website, so I learned a lot about manipulating text and graphics on the Internet. I'm excited to extend my skills to other web-based projects and continue to develop my personal website.
I created a website on Google Sites the purpose of which was to communicate Internet rules, copyright and plagiarism laws, tips for effective searching, and useful links for my content area to future students and parents. This project meets the NETS standard because of how it uses a technological format (a website) to communicate rules and ideas to others. The web project itself is very organized and easy to read. The site provides good background information and gives a complete overview of my rules and expectations. This was my first experience creating a website, so I learned a lot about manipulating text and graphics on the Internet. I'm excited to extend my skills to other web-based projects and continue to develop my personal website.
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