In my lesson plans, I intend on using many clip art graphics so as to liven up lectures or handouts I give to my students. When a page is completely filled with text only, it can seen intimidating and unimportant, or possibly too important. I also plan to use PowerPoint as well. I would also hope to be able to let my high school kids get into a computer lab and use the Internet for resources and research, as well as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and such.
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Copyright is a very large issue among the technology world. Especially with new technonolgy coming out daily that allows every day users to burn cds and burn dvds, there are many simple infringements that occur with copyright. In the educational realm especially, I believe it is very important to give credit to whomever the credit is due. If there are not your brain cells attached to the idea, necessary and proper credit needs to be adhered to. As for my work, I would hope that I instill a sense of respect within my students for other peoples' works. Stealing is never ok, even if it doesn't seem like stealing.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Post #2
As a student, I have seen Microsoft Word used many times. I myself have been required to use it to turn in formal essays and/or research that is required of me. Teachers use Microsoft Word to create syllabi, newletters, and for permission slips. Teachers also use Microsoft Word to post homework assignments online in a document form that is easily accessible outside of class.
Some educational applications of word processing would be group projects. Especially in classes like English or History, students can be given a historical person, place, or topic and use Microsoft Word to compile and organize research information in a neat manner. Word processing can also be used to save progress on a project, to jot down notes or ideas, and to safely store all of the information.
I think one of the most helpful skills I have acquired thus far is that of Mail Merge. It can be extremely useful to create a data base of student's information so that letters can easily be composed and addressed without wasting much needed time and energy. I think especially for those teaching a younger age group, the use of Mail Merge will be a life saver and a time saver.
That's all for now :)
Some educational applications of word processing would be group projects. Especially in classes like English or History, students can be given a historical person, place, or topic and use Microsoft Word to compile and organize research information in a neat manner. Word processing can also be used to save progress on a project, to jot down notes or ideas, and to safely store all of the information.
I think one of the most helpful skills I have acquired thus far is that of Mail Merge. It can be extremely useful to create a data base of student's information so that letters can easily be composed and addressed without wasting much needed time and energy. I think especially for those teaching a younger age group, the use of Mail Merge will be a life saver and a time saver.
That's all for now :)
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Post #1
Oh the world of technology. There are still many Americans who do not know or understand how to use the Internet, much less a computer. This is not true for our up and coming "Xbox Generation." Kids these days have endless opportunities in the world of technology, it is almost too much. This is why I believe it is imperative that teachers be informed and updated on how to use and handle technology. Not only will computers open up millions of available resources for one's use, but it also allows classroom preparation and organization with greater ease and conciseness. Understanding and having a firm knowledge base of technology allows gives teachers an even playing field to where teachers can know what to look out for if kids are trying to bend the rules or use their phones during tests. There are some drawbacks with technology in a classroom setting. Because of the raised interest level in playing on computers, having computers creates an opportunity for skilled users to take over the computer, leaving other students at a disadvantage. There is also the threat of hacking or computer crashes with leave important information at a very vulnerable level. Computers do help better prepare students for the work-base world and environment seeing as many jobs today require a basic level of knowledge for application.
In my classroom, I would hope to use computers for research or for additional help on homework. I do hope to become an English teacher, but computers can give me a boosting advantage. I can download articles and project them, or news/movie clips. Computers within a classroom give immediate connection to breaking news and also help in writing papers (citation, etc). I also think that learning how to type helps increase mental facilities. It can strengthen memory and will always make one a stronger applicant for jobs and/or college. PowerPoint is also a very helpful tool when teaching. It is organized and simple enough for students to use in group projects. I certainly hope to obtain a firmer grasp on many of these concepts and more in this class.
One cool tihng I read about today was Apple's new iPad. It is a new computer-type gizmo I think. You can get a data plan through AT&T which allows you to surf the web, but it has many standard applications found on iPod, iTouch, and Mac computers. It looks like one of the next biggest things hitting the techno world and seems pretty snazzy to me. :)
That's all for today, signing out :D
In my classroom, I would hope to use computers for research or for additional help on homework. I do hope to become an English teacher, but computers can give me a boosting advantage. I can download articles and project them, or news/movie clips. Computers within a classroom give immediate connection to breaking news and also help in writing papers (citation, etc). I also think that learning how to type helps increase mental facilities. It can strengthen memory and will always make one a stronger applicant for jobs and/or college. PowerPoint is also a very helpful tool when teaching. It is organized and simple enough for students to use in group projects. I certainly hope to obtain a firmer grasp on many of these concepts and more in this class.
One cool tihng I read about today was Apple's new iPad. It is a new computer-type gizmo I think. You can get a data plan through AT&T which allows you to surf the web, but it has many standard applications found on iPod, iTouch, and Mac computers. It looks like one of the next biggest things hitting the techno world and seems pretty snazzy to me. :)
That's all for today, signing out :D
Monday, January 11, 2010
Post #0
Why, hello :) My name is Lyndie and I am an English Education major. I have a large family that I love, there are seven of us kids in all. I actually grew up in Texas for four fifths of my life, so I still have trouble calling Florida my home. I do like it here, it is just hard to let go of such a great state!
When it comes to my prior experiences with technology, I took four classes on the high school level and two via college prior to this semester. I know how to use PowerPoint and Word pretty fluently, but I am not as apt in Excel. I did take a Web deisgn class in high school, but was never taught HTML or anything real tech-y like.
In this class, I hope to learn a few more tricks of the Microsoft world. I like knowing how to do things quickly and efficiently. It makes my presentations feel cleaner and run smoother. One of my very first interactions with a computer was with my aunt who was a real tech-genius. She actually worked for a college fixing computers for a living. She told me that she loved to use "hot keys" and I have always been curious specifically what the "hot keys" of a computer are. That owuld be interesting to learn this semester.
Overall, I'm excited to be here, in Florida and in this class. I have just recently began to "tap" into my passion for teaching, though I have always loved to help others, so I pray that this will just be another foot in the door for helping people, kids specifically, in the future.
When it comes to my prior experiences with technology, I took four classes on the high school level and two via college prior to this semester. I know how to use PowerPoint and Word pretty fluently, but I am not as apt in Excel. I did take a Web deisgn class in high school, but was never taught HTML or anything real tech-y like.
In this class, I hope to learn a few more tricks of the Microsoft world. I like knowing how to do things quickly and efficiently. It makes my presentations feel cleaner and run smoother. One of my very first interactions with a computer was with my aunt who was a real tech-genius. She actually worked for a college fixing computers for a living. She told me that she loved to use "hot keys" and I have always been curious specifically what the "hot keys" of a computer are. That owuld be interesting to learn this semester.
Overall, I'm excited to be here, in Florida and in this class. I have just recently began to "tap" into my passion for teaching, though I have always loved to help others, so I pray that this will just be another foot in the door for helping people, kids specifically, in the future.
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