A technology-related skill that I would like to learn more about is doing more interesting things with powerpoint. We briefly went over ways that powerpoint can be used interactively in the classroom and I found them to be very interesting. I want to perfect those topics that were briefly covered that way by the time I become a teacher and use it in the classroom I will be well prepared.
Some ways that I could go about learning more on how to do this is by researching videos on the internet. There are tons of videos and examples I would just have to find the right one. In addition, I could take classes at the library or something that would give me a hands on approach on how to use powerpoint interactively. And lastly, I could practice at home and learn from trial and error.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Post #9
I think that the next technology-related skill that I would like to know how to use is video satellite conferences. I think that this toll is really interesting and can reshape the way we teach in the classroom. I first learned about this piece of technology here at Florida State in my World Geography class. Since then I have been extremely fascinated by this piece of technology. I would love to be able to use it in my classroom one day.
One way that i might achieve my future educational technology-related goals is by either reading about it or attending workshops. I think that the best way to learn something is to be hands on so I feel that attending a workshop would be really valuable. Also I need to be well knowledgeable about whatever piece of technology I want to learn about.
One way that i might achieve my future educational technology-related goals is by either reading about it or attending workshops. I think that the best way to learn something is to be hands on so I feel that attending a workshop would be really valuable. Also I need to be well knowledgeable about whatever piece of technology I want to learn about.
Post #8
Some new skills that I have acquired since last class are how to use excel. I was completely clueless about how to use this Microsoft program prior to having done SAM. But now after completing the exercises and practice test I am much more confident when using this program. There are so many things that you can do with this program such as inserting charts from information that you already have. Moreover, you can put in formulas and things for cells and the computer does all the work for you.
I would just like to say that this class truly has helped me better not only my technological skills but also my performance as a student. Because of all the newly acquired knowledge I no longer will be apprehensive when it comes to doing assignments for class. This is because I feel much more confident in myself when using any of the basic Microsoft programs.
I would just like to say that this class truly has helped me better not only my technological skills but also my performance as a student. Because of all the newly acquired knowledge I no longer will be apprehensive when it comes to doing assignments for class. This is because I feel much more confident in myself when using any of the basic Microsoft programs.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Post #6
Some new skills that I have acquired since last time have been about how to design things on the Internet. For example I now know how to make a web page using Microsoft Word. In addition, I know how to make a website on brave host. I learned how to make a new directory and upload files and pictures from my computer onto the internet. I also learned how to make a wiki and it's not very difficult at all. It's just like using Microsoft Word. All I did was type things up as I would normally and there it would appear. The only that was slightly different was how to insert a picture from the wiki space.
I recently saw an article on the MSNBC website about "the class of 2020." What is this you may asks? Well the Today show has decided to follow a group of kindergartener's as they navigate the education for 13 years, which is until they graduate high school. It supposed to be extremely informative and have many views not just of the students. It supposed to cover teachers, parents, students, and the community. The group of students is a middle-class, multi-cultural mix residing in California. I think that this project will be very interesting!!!
I recently saw an article on the MSNBC website about "the class of 2020." What is this you may asks? Well the Today show has decided to follow a group of kindergartener's as they navigate the education for 13 years, which is until they graduate high school. It supposed to be extremely informative and have many views not just of the students. It supposed to cover teachers, parents, students, and the community. The group of students is a middle-class, multi-cultural mix residing in California. I think that this project will be very interesting!!!
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Post #4
Chapter 2 talks about different ways to communicate, the Internet and networks. One thing that I learned was what LAN and WAN stands for. Whenever I use my wireless connection I see those and didn't know what they meant. But LAN stands for local area network and WAN stands for wide area network. I also learned that the Internet has been around since 1969. The main purpose for it back then was for military and scientific use and to be stable enough to function even after a nuclear disaster. I thought that that was very interesting because most people including myself don't think that the Internet was around for that long.
One new skill that I have acquired since last class is how to search for things properly on the Internet. Who new that there was a correct way or a way that would get you better results. I learned that if I want to search for a specific phrase of word that I should put it in quotations. I also learned that the 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button will take you to the most relevant site for what I searched. I also learned that there is much more to Google than it's searching capabilities. Google has a phone book, currency converter, product search, book search, and even something called Google Scholar. This tool will probably be useful in the future. What it does it searches through scholar journals, books, articles and more. One of the more useful things that Google has is Google for Educators and this just gives some ideas to help out teachers.
One thing that I would like to mention is something that happened about a week ago at the University of Florida. Senator John Kerry was speaking at the school and when one student started questioning Kerry things got out of hand. Only seconds into the student asking Kerry a question the student starts responding to someone asking him to leave the stage. The student never got violent or rude or hostile in anyway. If anything the student appeared to be passionate about the matter. Well, because the student didn't stop talking he was not only taken forcefully off the podium and handcuffed but also tasered in the back of the room. While all of this is going on all the student is saying is what did I do why am I being arrested. What for having freedom of speech, for feeling passionately about a certain matter. I feel that his rights as a student and human being were extremely violated. the situation should have never gotten out of hand like that and I am extremely upset about the whole thing and feel that we should be aware about things like this happening as college students.
One new skill that I have acquired since last class is how to search for things properly on the Internet. Who new that there was a correct way or a way that would get you better results. I learned that if I want to search for a specific phrase of word that I should put it in quotations. I also learned that the 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button will take you to the most relevant site for what I searched. I also learned that there is much more to Google than it's searching capabilities. Google has a phone book, currency converter, product search, book search, and even something called Google Scholar. This tool will probably be useful in the future. What it does it searches through scholar journals, books, articles and more. One of the more useful things that Google has is Google for Educators and this just gives some ideas to help out teachers.
One thing that I would like to mention is something that happened about a week ago at the University of Florida. Senator John Kerry was speaking at the school and when one student started questioning Kerry things got out of hand. Only seconds into the student asking Kerry a question the student starts responding to someone asking him to leave the stage. The student never got violent or rude or hostile in anyway. If anything the student appeared to be passionate about the matter. Well, because the student didn't stop talking he was not only taken forcefully off the podium and handcuffed but also tasered in the back of the room. While all of this is going on all the student is saying is what did I do why am I being arrested. What for having freedom of speech, for feeling passionately about a certain matter. I feel that his rights as a student and human being were extremely violated. the situation should have never gotten out of hand like that and I am extremely upset about the whole thing and feel that we should be aware about things like this happening as college students.
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