Sunday, November 18, 2007
Blog # 9
Google was co-founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were students at Stanford University and the company was first incorporated as a privately held company on September 7, 1998. Google's initial public offering took place on August 19, 2004, raising $1.67 billion, making it worth $23 billion. Through a series of new product developments, acquisitions and partnerships, the company has expanded its initial search and advertising business into other areas, including web-based email, online mapping, office productivity, and video sharing, among others. With that being said, there's not doubt about it that Google.com is the most interesting and helpful resource for any teacher. Not only does Google help me now as a college student, but I'm sure that I'll be utilizing the site on a daily basis once I enter into my profression as well.
As I tried to master the technology of Excel, I found it very difficult to do. The only time I have ever worked with Excel was way back in high school for a required computer course. The assignment that we did for this course, helped me somewhat but I would still like to fully master it. Hopefully in the future, I'll be able to grasp the concept and apply it to my profession.
To achieve my educational-technology goals in the future I will ask other resources what they have found to be most effective as they incoporated technology into their classrooms. I will also do research to be sure I have found the most productive way to incorporate technology into whatever profession I may chose to enter. As well as, to incorporate the technology on a daily basis so that individuals have a chance to become familiar with it.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Blog Post #8
Since the last blog posting, I've learned an abundance of information on the ASSURE model. I now know that you must first analyze the learner, then you have to state objectives, select methods, media, and materials, utilize methods, media, and materials, require learner participation, and then evaluate and revise. Also, with technology integration, it is the combination of all technology parts like hardware and software, together with each subject-related area of curriculum to enhance learning. Chapter 6 was very informative and I really did learn a lot.
I would like to share with the class that I am so excited that it's getting close to the end. It's already time for the semester to be over and it seems like it just began yesterday. I am ready for the finals to begin so that it can hurry and be over with. I am currently a Junior, so the sooner time flies, the sooner I'll graduate. LOL! I hope everyone has a great remaining semester and a safe holiday break!
Monday, October 29, 2007
Blog Post # 7
In Chapter 6, technology integration was one of the topics discussed. It involves the combining of all technology parts, like hardware and software, together with each subject-related area of curriculum to enhance learning. Also, related to this topic was the importance of establishing connections between subject matter and the real world. Technology can also motivate students and increase class attendance. Some instructional strategies I learned were that teachers are now shifting from being the dispenser of knowledge to the facilitators and that lack of teacher training is one of the many barriers to technology integration.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Blog Set-Up
My prior experiences using technology have been wonderful. From the utilizing the computer to my cell phone, technology has done wonders for me. The internet today, is the way of life in my opinion. Its a gateway to...EVERYTHING! Anything and everything you need, can be found online. Wireless internet has definitely been great also! My cell phone is like my planner. I wake-up by the alarm on my phone, it reminds me when I have a meeting, and it's the most convenient way to stay in contact with my family. Technology has been wonderful and my prior experiences have been as well. Technology is always advancing and I'm always looking foward to that!
From this class, I hope to learn everything it has to offer. I mainly want to learn more computer skills that I haven't already aquired. I would like to be able to use Excel and Powerpoint much better than I do now. Also, I would like to understand how to use more software programs within Windows and how those programs are related to educational technology.
I have not been in attendance to any classes thus far, so I was not able to participate in the activity done in class. I don't know exactly what my learning style is but I can say I have to have visuals, hands-on, and an actually demonstration in order for me to learn to the best of my ability. I can't learn just by reading or just soley by listening. I have to have someone explain the concept clearly, demonstarte the concept to me, and then allow me to actually demonstrate it myself. Afterwards, the concept will be instilled in my brain!
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Blog #6
In Chapter 5, some of the topics discussed were digital media applications and educational software applications. Digital media applications involve the use of digital media technology for education, business, and entertainment. Educational Software applications are available in several designs, forms and curriculum levels. They include educational games, tutorials, integrated learning systems, and much more.
Since the last posting, I have learned about educational technology and integration strategies. I learned that one- computer classrooms are mainly used for demonstrations and classroom presentations. Also, the most important advantage is a computer lab because all students are able to get a hands-on experience. With educational technology, it is to be utilized at all times throughout the instructional setting.
What I would like to discuss with the class today are some things about me. I am 20 years old and currently a junior. My major is Family and Child Sciences with an emphasis in Elementary Education. I love kids and hope to have some of my own one day. I plan to start my own child care development center and then build one into a franchise. I am involved with Jumpstart as a Corp Member and I absolutely love my job. I have one child that I help learn to read and write while still being able to do what he wants to do at the same time.
Blog #5
In Chapter 7, topics such as evaluating educational technology and integration strategies were discussed. I thoroughly enjoyed this chapter because it seemed to be very informative. Evaluation of educational technology is important before instruction begins, during the instructional period, and after the instruction takes place. Educators can rely on a variety of resources to help them identify and evaluate this, such as school districts, state Departments of Education, organizations, and much more. Also, to help meet the challenge of motivating students to learn, teachers much change their traditional roles. Instructional strategies help teachers integrate technology into a one-computer classroom. The most common usage is for classroom presentations and demonstrations. But the most important advantage is a computer lab where all students can experience hands-on computer technology.
Since the last posting, I have learned how to search Web sites using different search techniques and search tools. I have also learned about different internet services such as email, chatting, and instant messaging. I really enjoyed the previous chapter as well as chapter 7 because they were both so informative. They provided me with information that I know will be vital to my educational career as well as for me and my own personal knowledge.
For the class, I would just like to wish everyone a great day and rest of the week. I always run out of thing to say by the time I reach the last paragraph so I start to make things up! LOL! Hopefully everyone will find what I have to say interesting. I also, hope that everyone is having a great semester and is aware that it is almost over. Only a couple more months and then we get a break! YAY!!!