What:
Since we did not have class on monday because you are sick, hope you get better, I learned in my other class the importance of Dance in the classroom.
So What:
I can introduce dance into the classroom to help students with coordination and group working. This will be nice because I want my students to be able to learn in different types of situations, as well as work with other students. Also a research study states that if you have some kind of exercise before a test the students will do better.
Now what:
I can integrate dance with math, social studies, science and language arts. It may sound silly know, but dance helps with counting; it helps students learn different cultures; it helps with language arts when you put a new vocab word to each movement; and in science where you can "create" a machine through dance.
Video Blog:
WHY LET OUR STUDENTS BLOG?
Basically the video was telling me why it's important to let students blog, which includes interactives, group learning, sharing, etc. It's a good idea to let elementary school aged kids blog because of how important technology is these days, and will be even more important when the graduate, but you have to structure it in a way that it's not just going to be a game for them. It has to have some kind of learning with it.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Reflection 9/21/09
WHAT:
On Monday in class we worked as a team to make classroom rules. Each of us having to work on one rule each on the same PowerPoint Presentation.
SO WHAT:
As a teacher, I can have my students, when working on a project together, do it on Google so they will be able to work on it wherever they are. And as a teacher my fellow teachers and I can work on a "grade" activity without actually being right next to each other. Also as a student it makes working on group projects easy when my group is sick, or its a weekend.
NOW WHAT:
The biggest thing I need to remember is that I need to integrate this information into the classroom. Without my help and instruction, my students will not know how to get to it, what it is, or how to use it in their studies. I think the coolest thing about technology is that my students will not just use it in my class, but in many classes to come because technology is becoming more and more prominent in the classrooms everyday.
VIDEO BLOG: on Introducing Web 2.0
WHAT:
So the video was basically a PowerPoint Presentation in video form showing what kinds of tools the internet has, and what it is used in the classroom for.
SO WHAT:
I thought it was an interesting video. Honestly it kind of gave me motion sickness. I would not use this in the elementary grades. The terminology was definately focused towards the upper grades.
NOW WHAT:
However as a teacher I could use this video if I was showing another teacher the different kinds of tools that she/he could use on the internet to make it easier to work together.
On Monday in class we worked as a team to make classroom rules. Each of us having to work on one rule each on the same PowerPoint Presentation.
SO WHAT:
As a teacher, I can have my students, when working on a project together, do it on Google so they will be able to work on it wherever they are. And as a teacher my fellow teachers and I can work on a "grade" activity without actually being right next to each other. Also as a student it makes working on group projects easy when my group is sick, or its a weekend.
NOW WHAT:
The biggest thing I need to remember is that I need to integrate this information into the classroom. Without my help and instruction, my students will not know how to get to it, what it is, or how to use it in their studies. I think the coolest thing about technology is that my students will not just use it in my class, but in many classes to come because technology is becoming more and more prominent in the classrooms everyday.
VIDEO BLOG: on Introducing Web 2.0
WHAT:
So the video was basically a PowerPoint Presentation in video form showing what kinds of tools the internet has, and what it is used in the classroom for.
SO WHAT:
I thought it was an interesting video. Honestly it kind of gave me motion sickness. I would not use this in the elementary grades. The terminology was definately focused towards the upper grades.
NOW WHAT:
However as a teacher I could use this video if I was showing another teacher the different kinds of tools that she/he could use on the internet to make it easier to work together.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Reflection of 9/14/09
WHAT
In class I learned how to build my own classroom website. I was soo excited about this because I knew that I was going to have to incorporate a website not only for my students (since they are so internet friendly these days) but for their parents as well, so they can keep up with what's going on in class, what's due, and any other announcements I need to put in.
SO WHAT
This is important to me because it's hard to keep everyone up to date with how busy everyone is. I was going through my g-mail calendar and realized I don't know how I've survived with just a write in calendar. With g-mail it texts me exactly what is going on so I won't forget. An epiphany I had today is that I should have added my classes to it so I would remember the right books for the right day, since today I brought another days work. This will help parents because they can create thier own google calendars and add mine to thiers so that they know on a day to day basis what is going on.
NOW WHAT?
Now that I've learned and experienced how to have a class website it won't be hard for me to adjust it to whatever school I go to in two years. It's exciting for me because I'll be able to post assignments, announcements, cool activities, when I need room mothers, and any other thing imaginable! It makes communication so nice. I won't let it take over communication. I still need to talk face to face with parents and children; but simple questions might be answered easily by my website if it's on there.
VIDEO REFLECTION:
I watched the Mr. Duey Fractions Video. To be honest I thought it was extremely corny. However, students get a few of the multiple intelligences out of it. Not only is it Visual, but it's Auditory as well. Students might find this easier to understand than just writing it on a white board. It's a good resource to use for students to get a different idea of how to learn. Although Mr. Duey Fractions was short, it had the basics of fractions which would help me a lot, but I'd have to watch it a few times and take notes to fully understand the concept.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Reflection #2 9-10-09
WHAT?
This week, since we did not have Instructional Media, I am reflecting on my favorite lesson of the week. This lesson was in our Arts Integration Methods class. At the begining of the class we all sat in a circle and started a movement game where everyone had to do exactly what the leader was doing. We used this game in two different kinds of ways as well. As we played this game we were thinking about how we could use this game in our classes to calm our students, get them to work together, and bring unity into the classroom.
SO WHAT?
The Movement Game was important to me because I'm a very active person. At some times I feel as if I need to focus in on one thing to get anything done. My student I'm sure will feel overwhelmed by homework and projects. After recess or at the begining of class the movements game would be a great idea because it will not only bring me back into teaching mode, but bring the students into a state where they will be calm and able to enjoy learning. This game is not just about getting away from learning. The students won't know at first, but they are also learning through this game. They are learning how to cooperate with either a partner (by switching who's in charge of moving first), or in a group (by having one student leave the class, choose a leader, come back and have to figure out who the leader is). Another thought I had with this game is that if my students are just out of control, can't concentrate, and need a point of focus, even if it's in the middle of class, I can have them grab a partner, break into small groups, or even have the whole class in one group to calm their minds and unify them in one thing.
NOW WHAT?
As I get ready to become a teacher, I know that I will have days where I will have students not paying attention and fooling around. The biggest thing I need to remember is that I can not give up on my students. If I allow my students to control the class, they will never learn anything, and I will be a terrible teacher. My favorite lesson from this week will help me to bring my students back to square one where I can steer them into an attitude where they will be able to start learning again.
This week, since we did not have Instructional Media, I am reflecting on my favorite lesson of the week. This lesson was in our Arts Integration Methods class. At the begining of the class we all sat in a circle and started a movement game where everyone had to do exactly what the leader was doing. We used this game in two different kinds of ways as well. As we played this game we were thinking about how we could use this game in our classes to calm our students, get them to work together, and bring unity into the classroom.
SO WHAT?
The Movement Game was important to me because I'm a very active person. At some times I feel as if I need to focus in on one thing to get anything done. My student I'm sure will feel overwhelmed by homework and projects. After recess or at the begining of class the movements game would be a great idea because it will not only bring me back into teaching mode, but bring the students into a state where they will be calm and able to enjoy learning. This game is not just about getting away from learning. The students won't know at first, but they are also learning through this game. They are learning how to cooperate with either a partner (by switching who's in charge of moving first), or in a group (by having one student leave the class, choose a leader, come back and have to figure out who the leader is). Another thought I had with this game is that if my students are just out of control, can't concentrate, and need a point of focus, even if it's in the middle of class, I can have them grab a partner, break into small groups, or even have the whole class in one group to calm their minds and unify them in one thing.
NOW WHAT?
As I get ready to become a teacher, I know that I will have days where I will have students not paying attention and fooling around. The biggest thing I need to remember is that I can not give up on my students. If I allow my students to control the class, they will never learn anything, and I will be a terrible teacher. My favorite lesson from this week will help me to bring my students back to square one where I can steer them into an attitude where they will be able to start learning again.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
TechWatch with eSN: NEW TECH TRENDS
In watching the video it says that they are thinking about charging internet services like they do phone services. In my opinion I think this is a rediculous idea. Schools, Universities, Colleges, and Hotels even give internet to students for free. If they are charged per usage, they will start charging us. Not alot of students have the money to pay for school, let alone internet. I don't know a single school that doesn't use the internet for resources for teachers as well as students. Corperations as well use internet for interdepartment mail, as well as buying/selling products. The only thing that would be gained is that the companies charging for this product would get more money. that's it. As for the touch computers, I beleive that it might be a good idea. It would help people to me more hands on, even though it is just a screen. It would allow people to do more with computers. Another new trend is the 3G iPhone. Personally, they are trouble for schools. I use mine only when I want to speak to someone, but students will use them to get on the web at school (bad idea no monitoring), play games during class, and many other things. A phone should be for calling people. Maybe I'm old fashioned but that's my opinion. The next trend, using the internet to educate people about judicial knowledge is a great idea. we are using the internet to learn about everything these days, why not make some kid friendly pages so they can understand too. So that's my opinion...
MY IDEAL CLASSROOM
OK, so I'm describing my "ideal" classroom. So I'll start out by telling you that it will be colorful. maybe i should tell you first that desks will be in groups of 4-5. not just lined desks... i like the students to be able to help each other on assignments when need be. i will have a reading corner. Which will have been bags (colorful) and book cases filled with books all around the area. Then I will have an area with colorful maps of what we are studying (grade appropriate). I will also have a bit of a science area, were i will have projects and info books.
I will have cubbyholes? folders? (something that I can't think of the name of) for assignments. A done one, graded one, and late work one. I will have a cd player for soft music, so we can listen to music while working on assignments.
I will have a cute Bathroom pass, i'm not sure how it will look yet, i have to decide what would be gender/age appropriate... 6th graders don't want a dora pass. I'm hoping i'll have 4th or 5th grade students because at that age i don't have to teach them to raise thier hands, stand in a line, etc. They should know that by then.
In hallways i will do mental math games, where i will add subtract multiply and divide numbers and if someone comes out with the right answer they get green bucks.
Now green bucks, i thought of this idea the other day and thought it was a great idea. At the begining of the year each student gets $50 in greenbucks. These greenbucks can be used in our "class store" if someone forgot a pensil, paper, eraser, etc. It will aslo have stickers, bouncy balls etc. Students get greenbucks when doing a thoughtful thing, examples being volenteering to pass out papers, helping someone clean up a mess when everyone else leaves, good behavior... Greenbucks are taken away when misbehaving.
I want to integrate using the internet for researces through uen. i trust UEN because it's a teacher website and is kid apropriate. I don't trust google because you can bring up way too many questionable sites. I want to integrate art into my teaching as much as I can.
My students will be fun and exciting but know when to get to work. Thier parents will want to be interested in thier childrens work and achievements. I will be thought of as the "Best Teacher in the School." (won't think world cause my heads not that big)
That is my ideal classroom. thought i know it won't be quite like that. I can dream
I will have cubbyholes? folders? (something that I can't think of the name of) for assignments. A done one, graded one, and late work one. I will have a cd player for soft music, so we can listen to music while working on assignments.
I will have a cute Bathroom pass, i'm not sure how it will look yet, i have to decide what would be gender/age appropriate... 6th graders don't want a dora pass. I'm hoping i'll have 4th or 5th grade students because at that age i don't have to teach them to raise thier hands, stand in a line, etc. They should know that by then.
In hallways i will do mental math games, where i will add subtract multiply and divide numbers and if someone comes out with the right answer they get green bucks.
Now green bucks, i thought of this idea the other day and thought it was a great idea. At the begining of the year each student gets $50 in greenbucks. These greenbucks can be used in our "class store" if someone forgot a pensil, paper, eraser, etc. It will aslo have stickers, bouncy balls etc. Students get greenbucks when doing a thoughtful thing, examples being volenteering to pass out papers, helping someone clean up a mess when everyone else leaves, good behavior... Greenbucks are taken away when misbehaving.
I want to integrate using the internet for researces through uen. i trust UEN because it's a teacher website and is kid apropriate. I don't trust google because you can bring up way too many questionable sites. I want to integrate art into my teaching as much as I can.
My students will be fun and exciting but know when to get to work. Thier parents will want to be interested in thier childrens work and achievements. I will be thought of as the "Best Teacher in the School." (won't think world cause my heads not that big)
That is my ideal classroom. thought i know it won't be quite like that. I can dream
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