Future Teacher Tools

There are two web 2.0 tools that I plan to use in the classroom next semester student teaching and 

implement into my own classroom. The tools are Glogster and Blogger. These tools are great for 

project creation. This falls under the highest level of blooms taxonomy creation. I also chose these tools 

because I personally enjoy using them myself. My hope is my love for the tools will be passes on 

to the students.  Blogger and Glogster both are very user friendly and even a person with novice 

level computer skills could use these tools. 

This is my final blog for this class and I have mixed emotions. I am excited to be finished blogging 

but I enjoy blog creation because I am the type of person who enjoys reflection. I have learned so 

much over this semester and I can not wait to implement everything I have learned into my 

future classroom.  

Top 10 to use a classroom blog !

Sources:

http://michellerafter.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Blogger-logo.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfJETK3am1M

Education through Gaming ?

When pondering the thought regarding gaming in education there is one game that comes to mind for me. It was a typing game and the object was to type words that appear on the screen as quickly as possible before the time ran out.It did  help me to type around 40 words in a minute. The implementation of games can have a profound impact on students and their learning.

Games can be very beneficial for students especially when there the learner has a predisposition for the topic of interest. When the content is of interest to the student the learning increases dramatically  There is a stigma associated with gamers that they are just in in it for the entertainment value alone. This is very true for many of the most  gamers today but there has yet to be a gaming developer that has tapped the true  potential in educational gaming. The video below has several valid points regarding the use of games for educational purposes.

Hyperlinked Sources

http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/mattarnetoj/images/Games%20in%20Education.gif

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN0qRKjfX3s

Wikipedia

Question the Answer 

The popularity of Wikipedia over the last decade, especially in education, has grown leaps and

 bounds. The general sense is that the majority of content found on Wikipedia is factual and can be 

used for assignments and project. This assignment has shown me that Wikipedia's content 

needs to be evaluated carefully with a watchful eye for sources cited and the author's 

named examined. It was very easy to find a Wikipedia page and start editing it. My thought

is that if I can do it anyone can meaning people not credible. 

In terms of the Wikipedia pages, I personally,edited the Leesville Road High School
Wikipedia page. I added a section on the school's D.E.C.A. student organization.  I checked on the
site a week later and the whole entire section was erased and deleted. It was rather upsetting
honestly to have my hard work just erased with a click of a button. The reason why this was
upsetting was because I took the time to research this topic with my co-op teacher
 who is the adviser for the student organization.
Wikipedia is a asset for the Internet, but students must understand how it works and
use it  effectively. The use of credible sources is vital for educational projects and research
Wikipedia if used must watched and evaluated carefully for credible content validity.

Linked Sources:
http://clog.dailycal.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/the-sistine-wiki-300x162.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFBDn5PiL00
Wikipedia page Edited
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leesville_Road_High_School

Twitter 101

The reason I created my twitter account was not for educational purposes to say the least. Charlie Sheen had just been fired from the show " Two and a half men" and I wanted to keep up with his crazy " winning" tweets. I just found them so funny and absolutely insane all at the same time. 

The twitter chat I attended was # n.t. chat. This stands for new teacher chat and will be a great tool for me to use ,especially when  student teaching next semester. I plan to attend the new teacher twitter chat again and look forward to next weeks meeting. The different types of teachers styles,content areas and locations all add to the twitter n.t. chat being a great  tool and could be considered a professional learning  committee.

In the beginning of the chat I was a little bit confused on the whole #ntchat and how to make sure my comments go to that specific chat. Once I figured that out it was fairly simple to use. In regards to interface I just used twitter's web page an updated the tweets as they were coming in. It was simple and easy to read teacher comments as they were streaming in. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed this assignment and feel I have extended my P.L.C.  

Twitter in Education Video

Twitter Edcuation

Hyperlinked Sources

http://edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/twitter-hashtags-300x192.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1twq7QCe19Y

Website for Teachers

It is very important for a teacher to have an online presence. In the digital age,
 teachers staying relevant and having an online presence is vital for their success.
As an educator teacher's must be aware of their digital dossier. A digital dossier,
 in a general sense, is your online identity. The more aware we are as educator's
of this the more effectively we can communicate to our student the course curriculum.
Providing all your course content online is a key step to staying relevant in a digital world.
 Having a teacher website is a great tool for students to have access to curriculum content
 anywhere there is an Internet connection.
There is a difference between having a teacher website and a L.M.S.
( Learning Management System.) Most L.M.S.'s require a user name and password and the
 instructor or institution must allowed digital access into the L.M.S. system. The teacher website
is accessible without any user name and password free for anyone to access. This is a major
 advantage over the standard type of L.M.S system because it allows for easier access for student and parents alike.

TEN REASONS TEACHERS SHOULD WANT A WEBSITE

 Hyperlinked Sources

http://www.cleanapple.com/?p=165

http://theinspiredclassroom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/apple-plug.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDULQMR6wJs

Copyright

There are several reasons why a company or individual might file for copyright protection with the United States Copyright Office. In my opinion, the  main reasons why creators of work copyright  items is to protect themselves from other individuals and companies from making a profit off of their creation. 

Copyright allows for the creator to have legal rights of financial restitution if the law deems financial loss for the creator due to the copyright infringement. 

In its most general sense, a fair use is any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited 

and "trans-formative" purpose, such as to comment on, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. 

In my teaching copyright will be used with regard to the fair use act under  copyright statues. 

My students will be made aware of the legal ramification of violation of these laws.  

Copyright and Fair Use Explained

 

Sources
http://www.ikeepsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Fair-Use.png
http://i3.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/-1/lens19344027_1333697001.jpg
http://img2.blogblog.com/img/video_object.png

Banned Websites Day

It's instinctive when you tell someone not to due something it makes them want to due it even more.

This is the very same concept with banning websites from access for school websites. Students will intentionally try to bypass proxies and some students can even make it a personal challenge to do so. The school blocking of content can sometimes do more harm then good in this regard.

If students were to violate school policies it is my responsibility as a teacher to follow school policy regarding reprimanding the violators. In terms of content for my teaching career being blocked their is still I feel many available things still on line to use as a resource. If it was Web 2.0 tool that I absolutely could not live without I would speak to the principal and provide a very valid reason why I would like the 2.0 tool unblocked. 

To raise awareness of the overly restrictive blocking of legitimate, educational websites and academically useful social networking tools in schools and school libraries, AASL has designated one day during Banned Books Week as Banned Websites Awareness Day. On Wednesday, Oct. 3, AASL is asking school librarians and other educators to promote an awareness of how overly restrictive filtering affects student learning.   


            Video on Banned Websites Awareness

Sources:

http://www.ala.org
You Tube Video

Internet Safety

Internet Security Video 

When  " Googling" myself on the Internet I  can't help but get a knot in the pit of my stomach.My

worst nightmare flashes through my mind. My Wells Fargo bank account balance and  account

 number pop up on the screen or the images from last weekend's amazing  party with an image 

of me drinking from  a gigantic keg of beer. Private and personal things get posted about 

people without their consent all the time on the web. This is just a sad fact of living in the digital 

age. 

In regards to the Google of myself, there were only two the pages that were actually "me". 

These are highlighted in red. One is my Linked In account and the other is my Face book 

account. These two accounts I feel very comfortable with anyone viewing. 

The type of content that is on the web about you can really help or hinder your professional

 career as well as your personal life  . It is not the quantity of the content that can help you or hurt 

you but the quality.We as users of the internet need to watch the quality of our digital content.  

When I say quality I mean specifically "good"  quality like and online resume or " bad" quality 

like a image of you severely intoxicated at a fraternity party.The type of quality content can help 

career prospects on the web or be  detrimental to them.

Sources 
http://youtube/pPCPU5UpPG4
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTVywdmc1q-x_r4wkll-b3dDYa5QYkNCJNeSxTG5uXdLQMTzt_l1A

Internet Memories

When I ponder my first memories of the Internet I can't help but think of America Online.

I can still hear the proverbial " You've Got Mail" in my mind.There was even a movie titled " You've Got Mail" with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Many peoples first experience going online was through America Online . They had a very user friendly Internet web browser and a effective marketing strategy.My parents actually still use there email service.
My main purpose for the Internet at the time was email communication with my lightning fast 56k modem.
I did eventually find my way to a popular P2P sharing site called Napster which sadly  shut down. I was so excited when I burned my first C.D. from pirated Internet song. My mother scolded me when she found out and I eventually stopped pirating Internet content.
My life would be much more difficult without the Internet.My first thought would be of all the classes I have taken over the years online. Those credits would be gone. I would have to look up information in a encyclopedia's when doing research projects. Searching for places to vacation would not be much fun either.The Internet has raised my standard of living,made me a more aware consumer, and made information much more accessible

Sources:
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120826150106/logopedia/images/3/37/AOL-logo.jpghttps://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT_Dd2ItXPeYKixZypYffyyGfeXbP7H9Zg91TPGojA0aTdZz9dihw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdxiH7zJCfI

Personal Computing

Technology has always been exciting to me. It takes me way back to my first computer. The computer my parents bought me for my 8th grade graduation. I can still remember the excitement I felt opening up the boxes and setting up the computer for the very first time. I was overjoyed and in awe. This is where my love for technology and computing began.

At the time, the computer was the top of the line. It had a 33 mhz processor and a 40 megabyte hard disk drive. It used a Disk-Operating System fondly referred to as D.O.S. The system did have a graphical user interface of Windows 3.1 but had minimal commands options through it. 

My Packard Bell 286 by today's standards  would be more suited for a boat anchor but this computer will always have a fond place in my heart. This feeling is similar to a teen's first car or some one first love. I will always remember my Packard Bell 286 and the joy and wonder it brought to my life. 

Sources:
http://1trashsociety.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/packardbell.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtTfHWxrxZY

The setup Video for my first Computer

The Digital Native Debate

The Digital Native debate has been publicized and a topic of interest in education circles globally for the past decade.The main topic of debate is that digital native brains are different than digital immigrants. Another underlying issue behind this debate is  what are some ways of improving our youth's educational system for those whose who are considered digital native? How do we make our lesson plans more digitally involved?  Our educational system, as a whole, needs to evolve digitally as humans ourselves evolve and change.

Upon reflection of this topic I do believe in digital native. I see young children, even  toddlers,

with i Touches, iPad, and iPhone's. These children are playing games, watching video's and constantly have digital interaction. This daily digital upbringing changes our the brains thought process. The knowledge of the internet at ones fingure tips changes how to retrieve and retain information.The blog below shares incite on my view's on digital natives and immigrants.

Blog on Digital Native Debate

                                                              Video on Digital Native 

Sources:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18bDUFQoIpU

http://exploringweb2tools.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/digital-native-digital-immigrant-and-shades-of-gray/ 

     

Integration of Tech.

The video above is an excellent example of integration of technology in the classroom.
The integration of technology allows for students of many different learning styles to learn more effectively. I, myself, as a future CTE teacher am very excited to integrate technology into my class curriculum. It is important for teachers to utilize all tech. resources available to maximize curriculum comprehension for positive student learning outcomes. The link below  called 41 websites to integrate technology into the classroom is a great resource for current and future teachers.
 Teacher Integration Websites 
Sources: A.P.A. 6th Edition
 

41 Websites for Teachers to Integrate Tech into Your Classroom « Ask a Tech Teacher. (n.d.). Retrieved August 31, 2012, from http://askatechteacher.wordpress.com/2011/05/27/41-websites-for-teachers-to-integrate-tech-into-your-classroom/

Integrating Technology in the Classroom - YouTube. (n.d.). Retrieved August 31, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za0SoaGQsYg&feature=player_embedded

Tech Ed

Upon reflection of my own personal experience with technology in education there have been successful learing outcomes for many of my technology classes through the years. I remember my first technology class which was in middle school. The name of the class was introduction to keyboarding. My teachers name was Mrs. Page. I distinctly remember learning home row of the keyboard. A,S,D,F,J,K,L;, incase you were wondering. I don't have to look at the keyboard to type and I have Mrs. Page and Intoduction to keyboarding to thank for my proficient keyboarding skills.
The existence of technology in schools is critical for the evolution of school and class curriculum. Technology should exist in class rooms to help improve the education of the students. Intergration of technology in the classroom is vital for successful students entering the workplace. The links below discusses the benefits of technology in the classroom and the benefits to the students technology brings.
Tech Ed Integration

In Conclusion, technology in the classroom can have a positive impact on students.The use and implementation of this technology make classrooms less dull and can make learning new this fun and exciting for both the teachers teaching and the students learning. I will leave you with an image of two things I love very much my pug brutus and technology.

Sources : A.P.A. 6th Edition
Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students. (n.d.). Retrieved August 31, 2012, from http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/effectsstudents.html