The most interesting topic from reading other bloggers blogs, would have to be the random part of the blog. Not only was it my favorite part of the blog to do, but it was the best to read. When you can write whatever you want, you can really write how you feel, and thats what made that part of the blog the best. Whatever was on your mind at that exact moment was what you wrote about. If you waited an hour, that thought probably would be different, and that is what makes it so unique, and so fun to read. It really lets you explore and understand someone you don't even know, just through a simple blog post.
The next technological skill I would really like to learn next would have to be how to tune a car. For a long time now I have been interested in cars and how they work. Through technology and through the internet, I have been able to learn a lot on my own about how a car runs and how it is built. But one thing that is of great distance from me is how to tune and work on a car's computer diagnostics system. Especially when I eventually add a supercharger or turbocharger to my car, I would like to be able to tune it myself with the help of some friends.
The main way I would like to achieve this goal of being able to tune my cars computer is to be taught by a professional who deals with vehicles such as mine. I hope to be in a car shop with a professional who can step by step show me how and what I need to do so I can better understand how something like this is done. I am a visual learner, and this would definately be the best way for me to learn something like this. I hope to achieve this goal sometime in the near future, but I know it will more than likely be sometime after I graduate and begin my stint as a teacher and coach.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Post #9
One website resource I would use in my classroom is this website : http://illuminations.nctm.org/. It is a website that is used for math teachers, like my future-self, to teach their students in a fun-filled three-dimensional way. It has material for all students kindergarten through twelvth grade. On the website, there are over 500 lesson plans to use with your students. These include, for example 9-12 grade students, algebra, geometry, and probability and statistics games that will excite students to learn more about math.
The website also has many activities for your students. These include things such as graphing, box-plotting, geometric investigations, figures, histograms and much, uch more. It also has a section called Standards, set up by the "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics". The Standards include those of Numbers and Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, and Data Analysis and Probability. All in all, this website would really help me, as a teacher, to reach out to my students and help them better understand the material being taught to them.
One technological skill I would like to learn next would have to be more teaching applications. I want to be able to fully understand how to work and run all the applications that apply to being a teacher. Instead of having something like this slow me down as a teacher, if I understand it all, it will allow me to focus on other aspects of teaching besides the technology in the teaching applications.
One way I may be able to achieve this goal is to take some more education technology classes that may increase my awareness on how to use these programs. Even if it isn't for a few years, I can always increase my ability as a teacher, even during my teaching career. I can even do this by asking other teachers or professors personal advice or help in this field.
The website also has many activities for your students. These include things such as graphing, box-plotting, geometric investigations, figures, histograms and much, uch more. It also has a section called Standards, set up by the "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics". The Standards include those of Numbers and Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, and Data Analysis and Probability. All in all, this website would really help me, as a teacher, to reach out to my students and help them better understand the material being taught to them.
One technological skill I would like to learn next would have to be more teaching applications. I want to be able to fully understand how to work and run all the applications that apply to being a teacher. Instead of having something like this slow me down as a teacher, if I understand it all, it will allow me to focus on other aspects of teaching besides the technology in the teaching applications.
One way I may be able to achieve this goal is to take some more education technology classes that may increase my awareness on how to use these programs. Even if it isn't for a few years, I can always increase my ability as a teacher, even during my teaching career. I can even do this by asking other teachers or professors personal advice or help in this field.
Post #8
Since the internet has come about as the prime source to store data and access nearly everything, there have been people called "hackers" who hack into security systems and implant viruses that can do a lot of damage to unseen things. Viruses can shut down computer systems ranging from your own home computer to the nations government system. Just recently I watched the new Die Hard movie with Bruce Willis. It explains how hackers shut down the nations power and tried to take over the country via the use of hacking into the system and setting up viruses to affect all the data in the countries computer systems. It is not something taking lightly, and there are many things you can do to protect your own home computer by purchasing virus protection software. Also, Mac computers are not able to get these viruses because all known viruses are set up to run through the Microsoft Windows programs, not Apple programs.
Well, since the last post, we have started to learn about Microsoft Powerpoint. It is a pretty difficult program to fully understand, like I figured it would be. I remember back in middle school when my teachers used to use power point presentations for notes and stuff, but I don't remember it being THAT difficult as it is to me now. I mean, I know the basics and what not, but doing tables and action buttons and crazy slide transitioning is a little above my head. But powerpoint is definately a great program to use for your students. It can basically be used for any class, any material, and is fun to use too.
Well, the semester is half-over, and my classes are still pretty tough. My one class, Biology, isn't too bad, but I'm still having trouble in my music class with Mr. Wright. The problem is that there are only three tests and thats IT for your grades. I have been struggling, but I hope to bring my grade up by the end of the semester. As far as math goes, well I'm doing a little better than I thought. It is one of those classes where you come out of an exam thinking there is no way you did better than a 50% and you end up with a 75%. Other than that everything is DEC (short for decent, but much more meaningful).
Well, since the last post, we have started to learn about Microsoft Powerpoint. It is a pretty difficult program to fully understand, like I figured it would be. I remember back in middle school when my teachers used to use power point presentations for notes and stuff, but I don't remember it being THAT difficult as it is to me now. I mean, I know the basics and what not, but doing tables and action buttons and crazy slide transitioning is a little above my head. But powerpoint is definately a great program to use for your students. It can basically be used for any class, any material, and is fun to use too.
Well, the semester is half-over, and my classes are still pretty tough. My one class, Biology, isn't too bad, but I'm still having trouble in my music class with Mr. Wright. The problem is that there are only three tests and thats IT for your grades. I have been struggling, but I hope to bring my grade up by the end of the semester. As far as math goes, well I'm doing a little better than I thought. It is one of those classes where you come out of an exam thinking there is no way you did better than a 50% and you end up with a 75%. Other than that everything is DEC (short for decent, but much more meaningful).
Post #5
Many teachers, as well as schools, are against having too much technology within their classrooms. There are many reasons for this. Time, money, and just the technology know-how. I can fully understand why schools would be hesitant to be adding too much technology to their classrooms. For some students, like myself, visual learning is the best way for them to be taught the lessons. In some ways, technology can be used to help them. Through projectors, computers in the classroom, and PRS clickers which we use at FSU to help the teachers see how well their students actually understand the material being taught. But on the other hand, the traditional method is more preferred. Since I am going to be a Math teacher, I would prefer less technology in my classroom, because I would rather teach my students how to do their problems with the traditional pencil, paper, and mind.
I can't really say I have learned too much from last time, since there has been some crazy stuff happening with class being cancelled and what not. But its no biggie, I can dig it. We have been doing practice tests for Word and Skill Checks, which aren't too difficult, but not as easy as one may think. Next week we do the Wiki project, and just the name alone makes it sound interesting. We'll see.
Well, its still a few weeks away, but Halloween is approaching!!! Last year was my first Halloween in Tallahassee and it was a lot of fun to say the least. My roommate Matt and I dressed up as french maids and went over to our buddies house for a party. It was pretty fun, but towards the end of the night we got in a scruffle with an asian male who looked identical to Michael Jackson in "Thriller", but he didn't think so I guess. This year my roommate Drew and I plan to go out as Steve and Dough Buotabie, the brothers from "Night at the Roxbury" a comedy movie. It should be a blast, I can't wait!
I can't really say I have learned too much from last time, since there has been some crazy stuff happening with class being cancelled and what not. But its no biggie, I can dig it. We have been doing practice tests for Word and Skill Checks, which aren't too difficult, but not as easy as one may think. Next week we do the Wiki project, and just the name alone makes it sound interesting. We'll see.
Well, its still a few weeks away, but Halloween is approaching!!! Last year was my first Halloween in Tallahassee and it was a lot of fun to say the least. My roommate Matt and I dressed up as french maids and went over to our buddies house for a party. It was pretty fun, but towards the end of the night we got in a scruffle with an asian male who looked identical to Michael Jackson in "Thriller", but he didn't think so I guess. This year my roommate Drew and I plan to go out as Steve and Dough Buotabie, the brothers from "Night at the Roxbury" a comedy movie. It should be a blast, I can't wait!
Post #4
Since I entered middle school, some nine years ago, I have been doing research in order to write papers or to just learn something I didn't know before. Way back then (yeah I know, it wasn't THAT long ago) the card catalogue in the library had just started being moved to the back of the library, and in came the computers with internet. The internet has changed research immensely. Now, instead of scrummaging from library to library to round up books for your next english research paper, all the information you need is at the click of a mouse. Sure, not all of the information is correct on the internet, but from particular websites and by using the appropriate search engines, your chances of finding a faulty website are slim. My favorite search engine has got to be Google, although there are many others out there such as Yahoo, Ask Jeeves, and Lycos that can also do the job.
This past week in class, we started the Inspiration and the Web Hunt. The web hunt wasn't too bad. We had to basically look up things using google and take down the data on how we used the search engines and how we found the websites that we had used. If I am ever teaching a class that will deal with using the internet to search for data, I plan to give a thorough explaination of how to use the internet. It is very vital for students to understand how to use the internet, how to cite information, and how to copy information down correctly. The worst thing students can do is find a website with faulty date, which happens quite often.
Okay, not sure about anyone else, but I am taking a few classes that are kicking my butt all over the place. I'm currently taking Mr. Wrights MUH2011 music class and it is NOT as easy as it looks. I go to nearly every class, but the material is so boring that I have trouble understanding it for the tests. I heard there is a giant curve though, so that is good news. My other hard class is Calculus. Unfortunately it is a requirement for my major, so I need to do as well as I can. Luckily for me, a friend from back home is in my class, and he took calc in high school, so he teaches me everything I need to know for the exams. This is going to be a long semester in both classes. Hope everyone else is doing well in their classes!
This past week in class, we started the Inspiration and the Web Hunt. The web hunt wasn't too bad. We had to basically look up things using google and take down the data on how we used the search engines and how we found the websites that we had used. If I am ever teaching a class that will deal with using the internet to search for data, I plan to give a thorough explaination of how to use the internet. It is very vital for students to understand how to use the internet, how to cite information, and how to copy information down correctly. The worst thing students can do is find a website with faulty date, which happens quite often.
Okay, not sure about anyone else, but I am taking a few classes that are kicking my butt all over the place. I'm currently taking Mr. Wrights MUH2011 music class and it is NOT as easy as it looks. I go to nearly every class, but the material is so boring that I have trouble understanding it for the tests. I heard there is a giant curve though, so that is good news. My other hard class is Calculus. Unfortunately it is a requirement for my major, so I need to do as well as I can. Luckily for me, a friend from back home is in my class, and he took calc in high school, so he teaches me everything I need to know for the exams. This is going to be a long semester in both classes. Hope everyone else is doing well in their classes!
Post #3
The subject I would like to talk about pertaining to chapter 4 has got to be one of the biggest technological advancements of this century is that of storage devices. Yes, of course there are the computers and harddrives that store data for the entire nation and so on, but I think the most incredible devices are those of cd's, tapes, ipods and all other devices used for storage of things such as music or data. It is an industry that has caused much controversy, such as illegally downloading music, but has turned its way into billions of dollars for U.S. companies such as Apple and Microsoft. The use of these devices, not only for music and entertainment, also helps to save data from one unit to the next in burning it onto a disc. I believe this is one of the greatest technological advance's of this century.
Since last time, we haven't done too much, we continued to work with Microsoft Word. There are a lot of ways I will be able to use word when I become a teacher. I will be able to make handouts for my students, I can use it to make tests or quizzes, and I can also use it to make plays for my football team, since I plan on being a football coach as well as a teacher. It is very convenient to be handy in Word. Instead of just winging it like many people do, just being able to have the knowledge of how to run such a complex program is very helpful indeed.
Well, I mentioned it in the previous paragraph, but yes I would like to be a Math teacher and a high school football coach. Since I was young I have been enthralled with the game of football. I have played since I was just 6 years old all through high school, and have began my stint as a football coach. This past spring I helped my former high school in spring football. I coached the linebackers for both varsity and junior varsity, and my old coach said I will one day be a good coach. It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. I knew being out on the field with those kids that that was where I wanted to be after school. I have a love for the game and those kids.
Since last time, we haven't done too much, we continued to work with Microsoft Word. There are a lot of ways I will be able to use word when I become a teacher. I will be able to make handouts for my students, I can use it to make tests or quizzes, and I can also use it to make plays for my football team, since I plan on being a football coach as well as a teacher. It is very convenient to be handy in Word. Instead of just winging it like many people do, just being able to have the knowledge of how to run such a complex program is very helpful indeed.
Well, I mentioned it in the previous paragraph, but yes I would like to be a Math teacher and a high school football coach. Since I was young I have been enthralled with the game of football. I have played since I was just 6 years old all through high school, and have began my stint as a football coach. This past spring I helped my former high school in spring football. I coached the linebackers for both varsity and junior varsity, and my old coach said I will one day be a good coach. It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. I knew being out on the field with those kids that that was where I wanted to be after school. I have a love for the game and those kids.
Post #2
Chapter 3 discusses the use of computer software and its applications. There are many educational ways to use various computer software applications in an educational, yet fun manor. There have been many games made for young students to not only adapt them to technology, but to open up their mind educationaly as well. There are many programs I have enjoyed, but the ones that have helped all of us the most are the applications such as Microsoft Word and all of the other Microsoft Office applications. They have made computer use that much more easier and fun. All in all, computer software has changed the face of computer use in teaching today.
Wow, I always thought I knew everything about Microsoft Word, but I guess not. I never knew how many things you could really do with it, between formatting, wordart, and adding pictures to the text, my mind was about to explode. I have no idea how I figured out most of the practice test questions, but I won't sell myself short, I know a good amount. The best thing I learned using Word was how to make columns in the text and especially how to surround text with a picture. Instead of just placing a picture, you can wrap the words around it to make it look a lot better.
Well, even though it may seem like forever until this semester is over, at least its football season! I really hope with all these new coaches, especially new offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher, we are able to make a run at the ACC championship in Jacksonville. It didn't look too good losing to Clemson in the first game, but hey, what can ya do? Bobby Bowden is a good coach, and as soon as our offense understands the playbook, we will be alright. It may not be until next year, though.
Wow, I always thought I knew everything about Microsoft Word, but I guess not. I never knew how many things you could really do with it, between formatting, wordart, and adding pictures to the text, my mind was about to explode. I have no idea how I figured out most of the practice test questions, but I won't sell myself short, I know a good amount. The best thing I learned using Word was how to make columns in the text and especially how to surround text with a picture. Instead of just placing a picture, you can wrap the words around it to make it look a lot better.
Well, even though it may seem like forever until this semester is over, at least its football season! I really hope with all these new coaches, especially new offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher, we are able to make a run at the ACC championship in Jacksonville. It didn't look too good losing to Clemson in the first game, but hey, what can ya do? Bobby Bowden is a good coach, and as soon as our offense understands the playbook, we will be alright. It may not be until next year, though.
Post #1
Chapter 1 in our textbook discusses technology within our schools in todays society. Students nowadays are very technologicaly understanding, and they know much more about todays technology than students in the past. The reason for this is because of the amount of technology these students are around day in and day out. Video games, computers, and televisions aid in this change. Technology can be used by teachers positively to help teach models such as ARCS, which helps pay special attention to students needs. This can include the incorporation on digital media.
Since last class meeting, I have learned basically how to set up a "blogger". A blogger, from what I have recently discovered, is basically a giant public forum in which people can write something of a journal, but one that others can view and comment on openly. Of course you are not forced to write anything you do not want to share, but it allows you to meet people who are interested in how you feel about things. It really is great to use with your students too. If you are a teacher in an english class, you could set-up a blogger for students to write in a few times a week and discuss current events about whats going on in class.
Well, something I want to share with you all. I guess for this post I will talk about me and where I am from. I was born and raised in Woburn, Massachusetts, a town just 8 miles north of Boston. When I was a freshman, my family moved all the way to Jupiter Florida, which is exactly 400 miles southeast of Florida State, right on the beach of the Sunshine State. There I finished my high school athletic career, playing football for all three years and baseball for one. Moving to Florida was a great thing, even though I miss my friends up north. I get to visit them as often as I can, but sometimes once a year just isn't enough time. Who knows where I will be teaching, Mass or Florida, either way I will be happy.
Since last class meeting, I have learned basically how to set up a "blogger". A blogger, from what I have recently discovered, is basically a giant public forum in which people can write something of a journal, but one that others can view and comment on openly. Of course you are not forced to write anything you do not want to share, but it allows you to meet people who are interested in how you feel about things. It really is great to use with your students too. If you are a teacher in an english class, you could set-up a blogger for students to write in a few times a week and discuss current events about whats going on in class.
Well, something I want to share with you all. I guess for this post I will talk about me and where I am from. I was born and raised in Woburn, Massachusetts, a town just 8 miles north of Boston. When I was a freshman, my family moved all the way to Jupiter Florida, which is exactly 400 miles southeast of Florida State, right on the beach of the Sunshine State. There I finished my high school athletic career, playing football for all three years and baseball for one. Moving to Florida was a great thing, even though I miss my friends up north. I get to visit them as often as I can, but sometimes once a year just isn't enough time. Who knows where I will be teaching, Mass or Florida, either way I will be happy.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
course #0
Technology is something that has always interested me. From playing video games to just wondering how a television works has always sparked my thought on technology. When I was 15, I had a new hobby of car stereo installation and its something that I still tend to once in a while but now since I have my license and what not I am interested in cars and pretty much how they work, but technology is always something I am constantly keeping up with.
In this class I hope to familiarize with Microsoft Word and other computer applications for my future in teaching. I have been working on computers, surfing the web and typing up papers, for a long time, but I have never gotten too involved with the programs that we plan on working with this semester.
My learning style is pretty similar to most peoples in the fact that I like to do things on my own. I don't really like directions, but I use them when I need to. For the most part, I like to open up a program that I am new to and explore it myself.
In this class I hope to familiarize with Microsoft Word and other computer applications for my future in teaching. I have been working on computers, surfing the web and typing up papers, for a long time, but I have never gotten too involved with the programs that we plan on working with this semester.
My learning style is pretty similar to most peoples in the fact that I like to do things on my own. I don't really like directions, but I use them when I need to. For the most part, I like to open up a program that I am new to and explore it myself.
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