Here is my link: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=8845d25e421c69b07610
It took me forever to get the formatting correct in order to put it on the site... so enjoy!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Film Clip Reflection
I almost forgot to mention the film clip project. This was a simple easy assignment. I just used a book that I was currently working on in another class... "Of Mice and Men." Then I searched on www.youtube.com for a video. There are tons of videos available for this subject. Lastly, I incorporated it into a lesson plan.
I will use film clips often to capture the attention of the students. It is great for ELL students to listen to and see the material in a different medium.
I will use film clips often to capture the attention of the students. It is great for ELL students to listen to and see the material in a different medium.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Teaching and Technology Philosophy
An Educator
As an educator, I will facilitate an optimal and effective learning environment for all students. Within this safe haven, I will strive to create equilibrium between the haves and have-nots. Knowledge the learners obtain will not only correlate to textbooks, but also pertain to daily life experiences. Enhancing students’ individual skills displays my commitment to providing high quality educational experiences as I prepare students for the responsibilities of the future. I will increase opportunities for interdisciplinary encounters, including the arts, career exploration, and studies of other cultures. My project-based instruction will utilize technology and innovative instructional training.
When providing this optimal and effective learning environment, I am focusing on the well-being of all students. Each will be granted an opportunity to seek individual assistance beyond the whole group experience. The way that I anticipate accomplishing this goal is by making certain to offer supplemental materials for pupils on an individual basis when necessary. They will be granted an equal chance to excel in all areas, not just the subject matter at hand, but across the academic board. The extra materials provided to students within the classroom will aid in minimizing the margin between those who have access to outside resources and those who do not. Supplemental materials are essential on numerous occasions such as the following: for ESOL/ELL students, pupils with disabilities, or merely when the individuals are struggling with a particular subject matter. Worksheets with added questions or information will reinforce the repetition method. Students may need additional practice to improve their skills. Extra time devotion to individual students can take place before, during, or after class. Possibly communicating via email or blogging sites may help the students to improve as well. Another means of supplemental material is through tutoring. The pupil may feel uncomfortable asking particular questions in the whole class setting and it will be easier for them to speak to a person on-one-on. Also, having a private session may aid in narrowing down the area a student is struggling with in particular. The materials can be used to either reinforce the information or provide a different approach to the same items. When providing these additional items, I am able to further assist them as unique bodies without excluding them from the whole group lesson plan.
Learning is the process of obtaining knowledge by instruction, but is not limited to that medium. It can occur in other forms such as peer observation or through skill. Pupils in my classroom will explore all mediums in which learning may occur. I intend on varying my instruction to touch on the numerous ways in which students can obtain knowledge. They will discuss societal issues, explore multicultural ideas, in addition to other worldly experiences. Specific lessons that include these themes will be executed through written responses to prompts and free writing activities, current event analysis, student and teacher hosted discussions, and possibly field trips. Field trip explorations for multicultural and worldly ideals include the Holocaust Museum, national memorials and moments. The list of possibilities is never-ending. Having a wide-spread curriculum will also permit students to travel beyond the four structural walls of the classroom and place themselves into legitimate future endeavourers. Each pupil will have an opportunity to dabble in an area of choice, expanding to corresponding forms of artistic expression, technological advances and beyond. By incorporating project-based learning, students of all learning styles are able to excel. Those who are more familiar with verbal instruction will hear examples, visual learners are able to see an illustration of the concepts, and kinesthetic learners will be provided with tangible materials.
A large portion of my course will revolve around grammar and writing. Students will be introduced to the brilliant works of authors from the beginning of time up to modern artists. The age range and genre will vary greatly. All students will be encouraged to constantly read both in and out of class. This will help them dabble in different styles of writing that they may adapt and call their own. They will also be able to express which styles are not particularly of their liking. I will balance reading assignments between student picked books and assigned items of my own choosing. Mostly in my class I will encourage students to simply write. I want them to understand that writing is not just for a teacher’s eyes or formal occasions. Writing includes to do lists, letters, examination responses, and poetry. Continuous writing is the on hands approach to teaching the subject matter. Through students’ work I will be able to teach grammar. They will dive into their own writing as well as peers to catch grammatical errors. Using magazine and newspaper articles are a great medium as well for teaching grammar and structure. My ultimate goal is to aid my students in accomplishing the most practical and efficient way of communicating their thoughts both orally and in a written format.
While striving to achieve my goal, I plan to incorporate technology into every aspect of the classroom. For example, prior to reading a novel students will be required to research background knowledge on the setting. When doing so they will be extended the option of using a computer for Internet search engines. For all projects and activities students will be granted a choice to create a Wiki or Powerpoint presentation. By allowing the freedom to choose a medium of their liking, the students are able to fully express their creativity. I plan on using a vast array of technological mediums in order to expand the students’ minds on a daily basis. For instance, presentations of new materials will not only be oral, but also in a Powerpoint presentation. Another example is by calculating grades on a computer program that allows students to track their scores aside from the traditional method.
As an educator, I will facilitate an optimal and effective learning environment for all students. Within this safe haven, I will strive to create equilibrium between the haves and have-nots. Knowledge the learners obtain will not only correlate to textbooks, but also pertain to daily life experiences. Enhancing students’ individual skills displays my commitment to providing high quality educational experiences as I prepare students for the responsibilities of the future. I will increase opportunities for interdisciplinary encounters, including the arts, career exploration, and studies of other cultures. My project-based instruction will utilize technology and innovative instructional training.
When providing this optimal and effective learning environment, I am focusing on the well-being of all students. Each will be granted an opportunity to seek individual assistance beyond the whole group experience. The way that I anticipate accomplishing this goal is by making certain to offer supplemental materials for pupils on an individual basis when necessary. They will be granted an equal chance to excel in all areas, not just the subject matter at hand, but across the academic board. The extra materials provided to students within the classroom will aid in minimizing the margin between those who have access to outside resources and those who do not. Supplemental materials are essential on numerous occasions such as the following: for ESOL/ELL students, pupils with disabilities, or merely when the individuals are struggling with a particular subject matter. Worksheets with added questions or information will reinforce the repetition method. Students may need additional practice to improve their skills. Extra time devotion to individual students can take place before, during, or after class. Possibly communicating via email or blogging sites may help the students to improve as well. Another means of supplemental material is through tutoring. The pupil may feel uncomfortable asking particular questions in the whole class setting and it will be easier for them to speak to a person on-one-on. Also, having a private session may aid in narrowing down the area a student is struggling with in particular. The materials can be used to either reinforce the information or provide a different approach to the same items. When providing these additional items, I am able to further assist them as unique bodies without excluding them from the whole group lesson plan.
Learning is the process of obtaining knowledge by instruction, but is not limited to that medium. It can occur in other forms such as peer observation or through skill. Pupils in my classroom will explore all mediums in which learning may occur. I intend on varying my instruction to touch on the numerous ways in which students can obtain knowledge. They will discuss societal issues, explore multicultural ideas, in addition to other worldly experiences. Specific lessons that include these themes will be executed through written responses to prompts and free writing activities, current event analysis, student and teacher hosted discussions, and possibly field trips. Field trip explorations for multicultural and worldly ideals include the Holocaust Museum, national memorials and moments. The list of possibilities is never-ending. Having a wide-spread curriculum will also permit students to travel beyond the four structural walls of the classroom and place themselves into legitimate future endeavourers. Each pupil will have an opportunity to dabble in an area of choice, expanding to corresponding forms of artistic expression, technological advances and beyond. By incorporating project-based learning, students of all learning styles are able to excel. Those who are more familiar with verbal instruction will hear examples, visual learners are able to see an illustration of the concepts, and kinesthetic learners will be provided with tangible materials.
A large portion of my course will revolve around grammar and writing. Students will be introduced to the brilliant works of authors from the beginning of time up to modern artists. The age range and genre will vary greatly. All students will be encouraged to constantly read both in and out of class. This will help them dabble in different styles of writing that they may adapt and call their own. They will also be able to express which styles are not particularly of their liking. I will balance reading assignments between student picked books and assigned items of my own choosing. Mostly in my class I will encourage students to simply write. I want them to understand that writing is not just for a teacher’s eyes or formal occasions. Writing includes to do lists, letters, examination responses, and poetry. Continuous writing is the on hands approach to teaching the subject matter. Through students’ work I will be able to teach grammar. They will dive into their own writing as well as peers to catch grammatical errors. Using magazine and newspaper articles are a great medium as well for teaching grammar and structure. My ultimate goal is to aid my students in accomplishing the most practical and efficient way of communicating their thoughts both orally and in a written format.
While striving to achieve my goal, I plan to incorporate technology into every aspect of the classroom. For example, prior to reading a novel students will be required to research background knowledge on the setting. When doing so they will be extended the option of using a computer for Internet search engines. For all projects and activities students will be granted a choice to create a Wiki or Powerpoint presentation. By allowing the freedom to choose a medium of their liking, the students are able to fully express their creativity. I plan on using a vast array of technological mediums in order to expand the students’ minds on a daily basis. For instance, presentations of new materials will not only be oral, but also in a Powerpoint presentation. Another example is by calculating grades on a computer program that allows students to track their scores aside from the traditional method.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Blog Reflection
Positive:
I think that the blog concept is a great idea for the classroom. Students can catch up on daily postings at home if they are ill. They can also give each other feedback regarding novels, poetry, etc.
Negative:
Students will not read blog information unless interested. A required response would be vital if you want a student to pay attention to the posting.
Chapter 6 Reflection
The Chapter 6 reflection went well. My partner and I quickly compeleted the task with ease. Our topic was:
Use the comments feature in word processors or Adobe Acrobat to annotate writing.
Because I am not familiar with Adobe Acrobat, we chose Microsoft Word. I have seen the comments feature used numerous times, but I had never used it myself. Danna made me familiar with the task. In order to teach the topic, we made a pros and cons list. An example paragraph that we used the comment feature option on is on this blogger site as well. I placed it on here so that my classmates can easily access the information needed.
This is the presentation:
Use the comments feature in word processors or Adobe Acrobat to annotate writing.
What is the comments feature?
The comments feature is a means of providing feedback on written text in word processors and Adobe Acrobat.
The comments are embedded into the actual text to annotate personal writing as well as reflection on others’ works.
Pros for the use of the comments feature:
Convenience (saves paper)
Accessibility (lack of technology)
Absent Student (email comments)
Cons for the use of the comments feature:
Overwhelming (too many corrections)
Legibility (less clutter, ink stains)
Incompatibility (different versions of Word)
Here is how you use the comments feature in Microsoft Word.
Use the example paragraph on the following website in order to practice using this feature:
http://kariteachtech.blogspot.com/
The kidnapping and ransom of individuals for profit has dramatically increased in the past decade throughout the world. While the majority of victims are wealthy businessmen, more recently, the average tourist has become a target for kidnappers looking for monetary and material gain. In recent years, kidnappers have also become more organized and are demanding more money for the safe return of hostages.
Use the comments feature to indicate five fictitious errors in the paragraph.
Overwhelming (too many corrections)
Legibility (less clutter, ink stains)
Incompatibility (different versions of Word)
Here is how you use the comments feature in Microsoft Word.
Use the example paragraph on the following website in order to practice using this feature:
http://kariteachtech.blogspot.com/
The kidnapping and ransom of individuals for profit has dramatically increased in the past decade throughout the world. While the majority of victims are wealthy businessmen, more recently, the average tourist has become a target for kidnappers looking for monetary and material gain. In recent years, kidnappers have also become more organized and are demanding more money for the safe return of hostages.
Use the comments feature to indicate five fictitious errors in the paragraph.
Powerpoint Reflection
I felt the Powerpoint project was easy. I completed it very quickly. The part I struggled with was getting sound onto the slides. I could not find a site that would permit downloading and using their media products. Powerpoint is great way to provide information for students as well as they can create Powerpoints of their own. I would not want to just stick to this method---It will get boring! Powerpoint as well as other forms of technology are always options for projects and presentations.
Webquest Reflection
I think that the webquest concept is great for the classroom. I will most certainly use it in the future.
Perk: Students can access the site from anywhere.
---Home, School, etc
When I found out about the assignment, I was confused beyond reason. I had never used the program. It only took me a matter of moments before I was clicking around the site with ease. I would allow students to use this program as a way to discuss a book, but not make it mandatory.
I had trouble with the links and sometimes the page did not show up properly, other than that it went well.
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