Three new things I learned in this chapter...
1. Virtual Field trips can be utilized for teachers and students to learn about other cultures. Students are able to explore a wealth of images and information about other cultures, lands and ways of life without leaving the classroom.
2. Students can use digital cameras to explore community based history and current issues. Students can use digital photography by allowing students to capture images from their view points and participate in the construction of knowledge.
3. Students can learn economic principals with stock market simulations. Students can learn the complexities of the stock market by playing the role of the stockbroker, investing their "own" money and seeing the return over time.
Two connections to my teaching...
1. Teachers have many dilemmas in teaching social studies effectively, which can be remedied by using different integration strategies. Teachers can use simulated immersion experiences to help students understand different concepts.
2. Teachers have many different integration strategies to help students understand and grasp different concepts and ideas. Teachers can use digital storytelling, virtual trips and graphic representations to help teach concepts.
One questions I have...
1. Do many teachers use virtual field trips? I fee like this would help save money.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Reading Reflections Chapter 11
Three new things I learned in this chapter....
1. Graphic calculators give students a hands on practice in solving mathematical problems. Graphing calculators can help students do mathematical calculations and visualize algebraic concepts in a manner that enhances understanding and problem-solving skills.
2. Students can use the internet to obtain useful math-related information. Students can use the internet sites are rich sources of data sets and mathematical information to answer questions. These sites can help students see real world applications of mathematical principals.
3. NASA internet sites can help keep students in touch with scientific events. Through web based activities, students participate in events, such as the landing of the Mars Rover.
Two connections to my teaching...
1. There are many strategies that can be utilized when integrating mathematical and scientific instruction. Teachers can use virtual manipulatives and support science concept learning.
2. Teachers can utilize Math Problems of the Week website to try current problems and receive help with questions. Teachers and students can discuss online problems of the week and use in class.
One question I have is...
1. Are these integration methods commonly utilized by teachers?
1. Graphic calculators give students a hands on practice in solving mathematical problems. Graphing calculators can help students do mathematical calculations and visualize algebraic concepts in a manner that enhances understanding and problem-solving skills.
2. Students can use the internet to obtain useful math-related information. Students can use the internet sites are rich sources of data sets and mathematical information to answer questions. These sites can help students see real world applications of mathematical principals.
3. NASA internet sites can help keep students in touch with scientific events. Through web based activities, students participate in events, such as the landing of the Mars Rover.
Two connections to my teaching...
1. There are many strategies that can be utilized when integrating mathematical and scientific instruction. Teachers can use virtual manipulatives and support science concept learning.
2. Teachers can utilize Math Problems of the Week website to try current problems and receive help with questions. Teachers and students can discuss online problems of the week and use in class.
One question I have is...
1. Are these integration methods commonly utilized by teachers?
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Chapter 10 Reading Reflections
Three new things I have learned in this chapter....
1. Issues with English Second Learners and foreign language instruction include developing academic language and background knowledge to succeed in mainstream classes and differentiating instruction across proficiency levels for students.
2. Other issues include integrating students native languages and authentic material and perspectives of native speakers of the target languages. Developing an audience and purpose for the assignments students produce can also be an issue for teachers and students.
3. Some integration strategies for ESL and foreign language instruction are support for authentic oral and written practice, presentation aids and virtual field trips for modified language immersion experiences.
Two connections to my teaching...
1. To help integrate ESL and foreign language instruction to students who are having trouble or need motivation, I can have students use virtual collaborations and virtual field trips to help students learn.
2. I can also make use of web based, authentic content to help students experience their native language. These web sites are designed for native speakers of the target language can offer students written and oral text on topics that students are interested in.
One question I have about the text is...
1. How commonly used are these language labs and virtual field trips? I don't remember learning/ using anything like this when I was in school.
1. Issues with English Second Learners and foreign language instruction include developing academic language and background knowledge to succeed in mainstream classes and differentiating instruction across proficiency levels for students.
2. Other issues include integrating students native languages and authentic material and perspectives of native speakers of the target languages. Developing an audience and purpose for the assignments students produce can also be an issue for teachers and students.
3. Some integration strategies for ESL and foreign language instruction are support for authentic oral and written practice, presentation aids and virtual field trips for modified language immersion experiences.
Two connections to my teaching...
1. To help integrate ESL and foreign language instruction to students who are having trouble or need motivation, I can have students use virtual collaborations and virtual field trips to help students learn.
2. I can also make use of web based, authentic content to help students experience their native language. These web sites are designed for native speakers of the target language can offer students written and oral text on topics that students are interested in.
One question I have about the text is...
1. How commonly used are these language labs and virtual field trips? I don't remember learning/ using anything like this when I was in school.
Chapter 9 Reading Reflections
1. Three things I learned in this chapter...
1. Electronic publishing projects can be used to encourage student writing. Students can spend time writing when they writing when they know their work will be displayed on a website or somewhere where others will see.
2. Students can use inspiration concept maps to understand texts and novels. Students can use these maps to understand concepts, connect themes and show ideas in literature and texts.
3. Issues in the English and language arts instruction include expanding the definition of literacy and exploring new instructional practices. Other issues include making decisions on keyboard instruction and creating social learning environments for students.
Two connections for my teaching...
1. As a future English and language arts teacher, I can use electronic outliners to generate headines and subheadings. Students can use outliners to outline main concepts and ideas of literature, or for help writing a paper.
2. I can also use talking books to help pique students interests and engage them in non traditional learning. Interactive storybooks and electronic books can scaffold students and help draw them into reading activities.
One question I have about the reading is...
1. How easy are these resources for teachers to obtain for teaching classes? If the school only has one computer, these resources would be very hard to use.
1. Electronic publishing projects can be used to encourage student writing. Students can spend time writing when they writing when they know their work will be displayed on a website or somewhere where others will see.
2. Students can use inspiration concept maps to understand texts and novels. Students can use these maps to understand concepts, connect themes and show ideas in literature and texts.
3. Issues in the English and language arts instruction include expanding the definition of literacy and exploring new instructional practices. Other issues include making decisions on keyboard instruction and creating social learning environments for students.
Two connections for my teaching...
1. As a future English and language arts teacher, I can use electronic outliners to generate headines and subheadings. Students can use outliners to outline main concepts and ideas of literature, or for help writing a paper.
2. I can also use talking books to help pique students interests and engage them in non traditional learning. Interactive storybooks and electronic books can scaffold students and help draw them into reading activities.
One question I have about the reading is...
1. How easy are these resources for teachers to obtain for teaching classes? If the school only has one computer, these resources would be very hard to use.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Chapter 8 Reading Reflections
Three new things I have learned...
1. I learned that electronic mentoring is a web based activity. Electronic Mentoring means that students are linked with experts to answer questions and support learning. A site where students can be linked with experts is the NASA website, where students can chat with NASA personnel.
2. I have also learned that Google docs is technically called electronic publishing. Students can use Google docs to submit writing and artistic products to be shared with other students. Students can easily share and publish works in Google docs and visitors can easily view the works.
3. I also learned that there are many web-based learning activities available for both students and teachers. Students can access tutorial instruction easily on a website called CalTech's Cool Cosmos. Here students can learn about astronomy and can actually observe celestial objects.
Two links to my teaching...
1. I can integrate the internet into my classroom by allowing students to use websites like KidPub to display their past and present works. Students can use these websites to show parents and friends what they have been learning and working on in class.
2. I can also use the rubric provided to assess and evaluate websites I would like to use in my classroom. This is a way to evaluate and make sure that the sites are appropriate and useful to the content that I will be teaching.
One question I have is...
1. Will the school district have websites that they use already? Will we as teachers be allowed to pick certain sites that we want to use?
1. I learned that electronic mentoring is a web based activity. Electronic Mentoring means that students are linked with experts to answer questions and support learning. A site where students can be linked with experts is the NASA website, where students can chat with NASA personnel.
2. I have also learned that Google docs is technically called electronic publishing. Students can use Google docs to submit writing and artistic products to be shared with other students. Students can easily share and publish works in Google docs and visitors can easily view the works.
3. I also learned that there are many web-based learning activities available for both students and teachers. Students can access tutorial instruction easily on a website called CalTech's Cool Cosmos. Here students can learn about astronomy and can actually observe celestial objects.
Two links to my teaching...
1. I can integrate the internet into my classroom by allowing students to use websites like KidPub to display their past and present works. Students can use these websites to show parents and friends what they have been learning and working on in class.
2. I can also use the rubric provided to assess and evaluate websites I would like to use in my classroom. This is a way to evaluate and make sure that the sites are appropriate and useful to the content that I will be teaching.
One question I have is...
1. Will the school district have websites that they use already? Will we as teachers be allowed to pick certain sites that we want to use?
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Chapter 7 Reading Reflections
Three new things I've learned...
1. The internet was first invented by the U.S. Department of Justice in the 1970's to allow quick communication between researchers in over 30 locations. The Department of Justice saw the internet as a valuable tool to communicate with the different defense locations to prevent nuclear attack. Because the internet was funded by the Department of Justice's Advanced Research Projects Agency, the original name was ARPAnet.
2. Internet addresses are called Uniform Resource Locators, or URL's. The last three letters entered in the URL's address line are the domain designator, which indicates the type of content found at the site. The most common designators used are ".com", which is for a commercial site, ".gov", which is for a government site, ".net", which is for networks or internet service providers, ".edu", which is for higher education institutions and ".org", which is for non-commercial organizations.
3. Distance Learning, as classified by the United States Distance Learning Association, is the acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance. Distance Learning provides fast access to information, fast communication for group work, access to learning materials, access to courses not available locally, access to education for students who learn from home and can increase interaction among students and between students and teachers.
Two connections to my teaching..
1. Distance Learning is a great tool available for students who have choose to complete school from home or have to complete school from home because of disabilities or discipline. Distance Learning makes home schooling easier for students. Distance Learning allows us as teachers to have another route to reach students who are unable to complete normal schooling.
2. As teachers, we can have the option to design Distance Learning courses for students and may be able to instruct online courses. We will be able to use activities like online research, online materials, web based lessons and virtual courses and programs to reach students who need to utilize Distance Learning to complete high school.
On question I have about the reading...
1. How lenient are most school districts as far as allowing teachers to participate and design online courses and programs for the students?
1. The internet was first invented by the U.S. Department of Justice in the 1970's to allow quick communication between researchers in over 30 locations. The Department of Justice saw the internet as a valuable tool to communicate with the different defense locations to prevent nuclear attack. Because the internet was funded by the Department of Justice's Advanced Research Projects Agency, the original name was ARPAnet.
2. Internet addresses are called Uniform Resource Locators, or URL's. The last three letters entered in the URL's address line are the domain designator, which indicates the type of content found at the site. The most common designators used are ".com", which is for a commercial site, ".gov", which is for a government site, ".net", which is for networks or internet service providers, ".edu", which is for higher education institutions and ".org", which is for non-commercial organizations.
3. Distance Learning, as classified by the United States Distance Learning Association, is the acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance. Distance Learning provides fast access to information, fast communication for group work, access to learning materials, access to courses not available locally, access to education for students who learn from home and can increase interaction among students and between students and teachers.
Two connections to my teaching..
1. Distance Learning is a great tool available for students who have choose to complete school from home or have to complete school from home because of disabilities or discipline. Distance Learning makes home schooling easier for students. Distance Learning allows us as teachers to have another route to reach students who are unable to complete normal schooling.
2. As teachers, we can have the option to design Distance Learning courses for students and may be able to instruct online courses. We will be able to use activities like online research, online materials, web based lessons and virtual courses and programs to reach students who need to utilize Distance Learning to complete high school.
On question I have about the reading...
1. How lenient are most school districts as far as allowing teachers to participate and design online courses and programs for the students?
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