In reviewing other students' blogs, I found that everything learned things from this class they never would have known otherwise. Like how to find new things on powerpoint and excel. These skills will help all of us in the future, whether everyone is an education major or not, because technology is a big part of economic survival now. Everyone seems to want to expand their knowledge as well, which is good for the economy as well as the future of the education system.
I have no other skill I would like to learn because I have already named everything. Something that would be cool is how to connect a computer to a television, but that isn't something I would expect to learn in this class so I will just have to research it myself.
I have already discussed how I can achieve my technology goals and how my strive for such achievement will impact my career, so I don't know what to write for this paragraph. So, in my loss for words on the paragraph topic, I would just like to say that this class was very informational and I learned everything I could have hoped to and more from it. The assignments were fun and educational, a technique I hope to implement into my classroom one day.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Post #9
A web-based tool that I would use during teaching is www.easybib.com. This website is GREAT for making a bibliography. As an English teacher, I would recommend this site to all my students when writing pages. Gone are the days of having to know how every source used for a paper should be properly documented, now we have a handy website to do it for us. Some may say that it is better to memorize how everything should be written and classified, but nowadays there are a lot more sources and you would need a reference on how to do it anyway. Why not have a site that could do it for you?
Easybib is great because I want my students to spend their time focusing on their paper and research, not on how to organize their bibliography. The site also puts them into alphabetical order, and it will even print it out for you in standard Word format and everything. It really is a great resource that I still use today for my papers.
A technology skill that I would most like to learn how to add video to a slideshow. I know how to put the animation on the slides, but now how to put separate videos. I know that this would definitely be a great way to spice up a presentation if something visually explanatory could be added.
I can achieve future educational technology goals by always learning new technology when it comes out and figuring out ways to implement them into the classroom. By staying ahead of the technology curve, I can bring new and exciting things to the classroom that most teachers won't be able to. I can also work to implement them in my school or even district to make technology an integral part of the classroom and learning so that kids will enjoy coming to school.
Easybib is great because I want my students to spend their time focusing on their paper and research, not on how to organize their bibliography. The site also puts them into alphabetical order, and it will even print it out for you in standard Word format and everything. It really is a great resource that I still use today for my papers.
A technology skill that I would most like to learn how to add video to a slideshow. I know how to put the animation on the slides, but now how to put separate videos. I know that this would definitely be a great way to spice up a presentation if something visually explanatory could be added.
I can achieve future educational technology goals by always learning new technology when it comes out and figuring out ways to implement them into the classroom. By staying ahead of the technology curve, I can bring new and exciting things to the classroom that most teachers won't be able to. I can also work to implement them in my school or even district to make technology an integral part of the classroom and learning so that kids will enjoy coming to school.
Post #8
In Chapter 8, some security issues are discussed, such as viruses, unauthorized access and use, and information theft. Viruses can affect every aspect of a computer, from the hard drive, to the internet's functioning capabilities, to even how some applications work. Some things that have been implemented to prevent viruses are programs that scan regularly for them and then eliminate the threat before it becomes too great. Hackers are an example of unauthorized access, and they can break into your computer from another location and get to everything one it. Information theft is the biggest security risk because assumed identity happens, and people can get credit card and other important information to use against you. There have been many things implemented to prevent security risks, such as e-mail spam blocker, virus protection software, encoded password access, and unauthorized accessing shutdown to prevent any information from leaking out.
A new skill I have acquired in this class has been the custom animation technique on power point. I never knew you could draw your own animation path for an object in a presentation, as well as insert a custom sound to the animation. It was really helpful to acquire this skill, because it will make my presentations in the classroom more entertaining and pleasing to the senses.
Something I could share with the class is that Strozier is now 24/5. Not just for exams, but for the rest of the year! Sundays-Thursdays are 24 hours. The librarians are also available 24 hours as well! It is really great to have a place to study for those certain all nighters that sitting in your room or dorm cannot accomplish. I am really glad that the university did this.
A new skill I have acquired in this class has been the custom animation technique on power point. I never knew you could draw your own animation path for an object in a presentation, as well as insert a custom sound to the animation. It was really helpful to acquire this skill, because it will make my presentations in the classroom more entertaining and pleasing to the senses.
Something I could share with the class is that Strozier is now 24/5. Not just for exams, but for the rest of the year! Sundays-Thursdays are 24 hours. The librarians are also available 24 hours as well! It is really great to have a place to study for those certain all nighters that sitting in your room or dorm cannot accomplish. I am really glad that the university did this.
Post #5
In Chapter 6, the idea of a curriculum, or the knowledge, skills, and performance standards students are expected to acquire in particular grade levels through teacher instruction, was discussed. Another topic that was introduced, was how to frame and guide such a curriculum so there are set expectations throughout the education system so no one in any place is ahead of someone else, a level playing field is established. The chapter talks about how to integrate technology into planning a curriculum and into the classroom with web pages, software, and integrating classrooms with computers rather than just having computer labs so that presentations can be possible on learning material. The ASSURE model was talked about as well, in the sense of using it as a guideline for technology in learning.
Since my last post, I have learned a lot. One thing is that I now know how to make and execute changes in an excel chart. I only knew how to make one based on the information highlighted, now I know how to transform different aspects. I also know how to change the look and aesthetics of the chart as well.
Something interesting I would like to share with the class is that Aladdin's Hookah bar is having specials on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights. It is a really cool place that stays open until 2am and has wireless internet and is great for studying. I don't know the specifics on the deals except that Wednesday is ladies' night and ladies get a free cup of prince or princess tea. It is a great environment for hanging out and relaxing on the comfy chairs and if you don't like to smoke shisha, they have food and great and exotic teas that make the trip worth it. Check it out!
Since my last post, I have learned a lot. One thing is that I now know how to make and execute changes in an excel chart. I only knew how to make one based on the information highlighted, now I know how to transform different aspects. I also know how to change the look and aesthetics of the chart as well.
Something interesting I would like to share with the class is that Aladdin's Hookah bar is having specials on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights. It is a really cool place that stays open until 2am and has wireless internet and is great for studying. I don't know the specifics on the deals except that Wednesday is ladies' night and ladies get a free cup of prince or princess tea. It is a great environment for hanging out and relaxing on the comfy chairs and if you don't like to smoke shisha, they have food and great and exotic teas that make the trip worth it. Check it out!
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Post #4
In Chapter 5, we learned about internet services to help edit media components online, like pictures and videos. We learned about assistive technologies such as use powerpoint to create digital projects and post them online to create a wider knowledge base. We had a guide about WWW (World Wide Web) sites like how to upload and edit pictures. We learned about search techniques such as online search browsers and how to type in key words of what we want to find out. We learned about online search tools as well as how to find certain words on a website.
Since my last posting I have not learned much since I knew most of this already and since my last post was like 30 minutes ago. Regardless of this, I guess I could say that I learned how to do different things on the web with the webhunt exercise. For instance, I had never used Google Scholar before, and it was really neat to learn about it and see what it does.
Something that applies to this class is a new facebook app I just discovered! I think it is really neat because it is mosaic and it will take any picture from your albums or photos tagged of you and then you can turn it into this mini work of art with a few clicks! I thought that was one of the cooler apps since there are so many already.
Since my last posting I have not learned much since I knew most of this already and since my last post was like 30 minutes ago. Regardless of this, I guess I could say that I learned how to do different things on the web with the webhunt exercise. For instance, I had never used Google Scholar before, and it was really neat to learn about it and see what it does.
Something that applies to this class is a new facebook app I just discovered! I think it is really neat because it is mosaic and it will take any picture from your albums or photos tagged of you and then you can turn it into this mini work of art with a few clicks! I thought that was one of the cooler apps since there are so many already.
Post #3
In Chapter 4, we learned that input devices are any hardware compnent that allows you to enter data, programs, commands, and user responses into a computer. An example of an input device is the keyboard which is a group of switches that allows you to enter data into a computer. We also learned that output devices are any computer component capable of conveying information to a user. An example of an output device is a monitor which displays the data from a computer onto a screen. We also learned that storage media is the physical material on which data, instructions, and information are kept. An example of a storage medium is a floppy disk. A storage device is the mechanism used to record and receive these items to and from a storage medium. An example of a storage device is a magnetic disk.
Something I would like to share with the class is that you always need to have a hard copy with you! My roommate submitted a paper online the day it was due, which was the day before class, then when she went into class the teacher asked for a hard copy and then took off points if you didn't have one, regardless of the fact if you submitted the paper online on time. I took this as a lesson to always have a hard copy with you no matter what, because it never hurts to be cautious, especially when grades are involved.
After last week's practice test, I learned a lot more about Microsoft Word and how to use it. I learned about all the different applications it has and what most of the little icons on the toolbar represent. I learned everything I needed to know for future projects and presentations, as well as for recreational use. This will benefit me in my future as a teacher because Microsoft Word is an integral part of the classroom with lesson plans, sign-up sheets, and basic handouts.
Something I would like to share with the class is that you always need to have a hard copy with you! My roommate submitted a paper online the day it was due, which was the day before class, then when she went into class the teacher asked for a hard copy and then took off points if you didn't have one, regardless of the fact if you submitted the paper online on time. I took this as a lesson to always have a hard copy with you no matter what, because it never hurts to be cautious, especially when grades are involved.
After last week's practice test, I learned a lot more about Microsoft Word and how to use it. I learned about all the different applications it has and what most of the little icons on the toolbar represent. I learned everything I needed to know for future projects and presentations, as well as for recreational use. This will benefit me in my future as a teacher because Microsoft Word is an integral part of the classroom with lesson plans, sign-up sheets, and basic handouts.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Post #2
In Chapter 3 we learned about application software, which is software containing programs that do specific things for the users, such as Windows programs which are used by a number of different users. We read about the different icons and buttons in some applications, such as paint. We looked at the desktops of both a Mac and a PC to see the differences and what the commands for each are. We learned how to format things using the Windows clipboard that is used on applications and then how to save the work we had done. Another type of software we learned about was productivity software which is software, such as word processing, that is used to make people more efficient and productive in their daily activities. We learned about the different aspects of word processing software, such as Clipart, and then we learned about spreadsheet software and all the different features and how to use them properly, like how to make a chart. More productivity software that we read about was database, which is used to create actual databases to save and retrieve data, and graphics software that is used for presentations. Other types of productivity software that we learned about include PDAs and software suites and integrated softwares such as Microsoft Works and AppleWorks. The third type of software that we learned about is graphics and multimedia software which is designed for specific areas of work. Some types of graphics and multimedia software are image edititing programs, publishing programs and authoring programs for web pages and multimedia software.
Some new skills I have acquired since reading this chapter is learning about spreadsheet software because I find programs like Excel very hard to use. The hardest part is learning about a function in the program and how to input a calculation into the spreadsheet. Another neat thing is learning about the wizards that can use to make cooler presentations, and even add my chart to a word document, which I did not know I could do. This could help with my education career greatly because I can use Excel to make grading charts to see where my students are and to maybe make a presentation on grades for my department head one day. I found that section in the chapter to be very helpful.
I learned a lot about internet connections this week because my internet in my apartment refuses to work. I had to call the internet company every day and basically learned how to manually connect the internet which I had no idea how to do. It sucks but my internet still isn't working so now I have to come on campus and use computer labs or borrow my roommates' computers, which by the way the connection works in their rooms it just doesn't work in mine. I guess this could help me one day because now I know how to find my IP address and how to use my system preferences to format my connection.
Some new skills I have acquired since reading this chapter is learning about spreadsheet software because I find programs like Excel very hard to use. The hardest part is learning about a function in the program and how to input a calculation into the spreadsheet. Another neat thing is learning about the wizards that can use to make cooler presentations, and even add my chart to a word document, which I did not know I could do. This could help with my education career greatly because I can use Excel to make grading charts to see where my students are and to maybe make a presentation on grades for my department head one day. I found that section in the chapter to be very helpful.
I learned a lot about internet connections this week because my internet in my apartment refuses to work. I had to call the internet company every day and basically learned how to manually connect the internet which I had no idea how to do. It sucks but my internet still isn't working so now I have to come on campus and use computer labs or borrow my roommates' computers, which by the way the connection works in their rooms it just doesn't work in mine. I guess this could help me one day because now I know how to find my IP address and how to use my system preferences to format my connection.
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