What: This week in class we learned the importance of digital cameras. We learned how to take pictures in a classroom setting and how to use them for learning. We also started a PowerPoint presentation using our pictures to teach a curriculum lesson in our groups.
So what: It is important to know how to use pictures for learning. A lot of students are visual learners and if a teacher knows how to use pictures to teach a lesson this will benefit them greatly. Also the mash up is a great idea for teaching, it allows the teacher to take multiple sources and put them into one for the effect they want. Teachers can use pictures for a lecture, for learning, for fun, etc. There are so many beneficial things that come from a picture, and it is perfect for learning and teaching!
Now what: Now I will take more pictures, while taking pictures for my groups' presentation I realised how much educational information can be in one picture. There is a famous quote "A picture is worth a thousand words" and I agree completely. I feel that if I take one picture, I could use it for multiple educational subjects as long as there is a good connection. I learned how easy it is to get pictures from the camera to the computer. This is nice for teachers because it saves them time and gets the job done! A mash up is also a great way to find only the information wanted and mix it into one, it is easy, fast, and fun and I will use it to better my lessons. Also taking pictures is really easy, so I figure that I will use it a lot because it is fun, easy, efficient, and fast!
Video Reflection: I really liked the mash up. Although I am not sure how they were able to mix all of the videos together I thought it was very clever and it made something that was possibly boring interesting by adding different videos and making it into one. I feel that if I knew how to make a mash up of videos this would help a lot in the classroom, I would be able to take only the small portion of information I wanted and add another portion from a different source into one, making it my own and only getting the information needed for the point I wanted to make. I also liked the David Letterman video, I found it really funny. The kind of funny that is only funny because it is mostly true. I am sure teachers get sick of their last names, regret not listening to their students when they have to go to the bathroom, use wipes more than they ever have before, spend so much time preparing and teaching the children that there is no time to take care of oneself by going to the gym, and etc.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Blog #5 (Internet Safety)
What?
This week we learned all about Internet safety. We learned why it is important to be safe on the Internet, how we can be safe on the Internet, and how to know if a website contains truthful and educational information.
So what?
In today's society the Internet has become so common that it is important to know about the Internet and how to use it wisely. The Internet is so easily accessed that it is important for children to be safe while using it. By learning Internet safety it helps children stay away from dangerous situations and be able to acknowledge when something is unsafe or not accurate. This is important for teachers and students because it helps the children to receive truthful information from the Internet. By looking up many resources on the Internet the children can find more than one opinion and be more likely to find what is truthful and what he or she agrees with, this allows the student to not only see more than one perspective but will give them a better and broader understanding of the chosen topic.
Now what?
Now that I know more about the Internet I have found myself being more careful with websites and more aware of the author, date, and credibility of sources. This will help me to teach my students accurately and also it will help when i teach my students so that they can also find accurate information from the web. I didn't realise all the dangers of the Internet, but now that I understand them I will be careful when I use the Internet with students, making sure they know not to give out personal information, to always be nice, and to consult an adult if anything inappropriate, rude, or strange comes up while on the Internet. This assignment will help me to help my students, by keeping them safe from Internet dangers and help me by being more aware of what I am teaching and looking up. The Internet is huge in today's world, and i believe that it will only expand more, by learning and using the Internet correctly the future generation will be brighter. Students will learn how to find accurate information and be more aware of what they are reading, if children know Internet safety they will be safe and learn a lot more from what they are searching. I believe that by knowing Internet safety it can truly change the future!
Video Reflection:
The video contained important information about the Internet that all children should know. When I was thinking about Internet safety I thought about a lot of the same rules listed in the video but I also realised that I had left out a few major rules. I think that this video is kid appropriate and would be very useful to show in a classroom. The rules state that a child should 1. Never give out any personal information (name, address, phone number, password, email, age, and any other personal information). 2. If there is any discomfort while on the web tell an adult and exit out immediately. 3. If someone bullies you online don't reply and tell an adult. 4. Whatever is posted online will be there forever and is not private, therefore check before posting anything and make sure it is appropriate and safe. 5. Never agree to meet someone that you don't know. These rules are very important for children to learn, Internet is everywhere and if one does not know how to use it properly they can get themselves into a lot of danger!
This week we learned all about Internet safety. We learned why it is important to be safe on the Internet, how we can be safe on the Internet, and how to know if a website contains truthful and educational information.
So what?
In today's society the Internet has become so common that it is important to know about the Internet and how to use it wisely. The Internet is so easily accessed that it is important for children to be safe while using it. By learning Internet safety it helps children stay away from dangerous situations and be able to acknowledge when something is unsafe or not accurate. This is important for teachers and students because it helps the children to receive truthful information from the Internet. By looking up many resources on the Internet the children can find more than one opinion and be more likely to find what is truthful and what he or she agrees with, this allows the student to not only see more than one perspective but will give them a better and broader understanding of the chosen topic.
Now what?
Now that I know more about the Internet I have found myself being more careful with websites and more aware of the author, date, and credibility of sources. This will help me to teach my students accurately and also it will help when i teach my students so that they can also find accurate information from the web. I didn't realise all the dangers of the Internet, but now that I understand them I will be careful when I use the Internet with students, making sure they know not to give out personal information, to always be nice, and to consult an adult if anything inappropriate, rude, or strange comes up while on the Internet. This assignment will help me to help my students, by keeping them safe from Internet dangers and help me by being more aware of what I am teaching and looking up. The Internet is huge in today's world, and i believe that it will only expand more, by learning and using the Internet correctly the future generation will be brighter. Students will learn how to find accurate information and be more aware of what they are reading, if children know Internet safety they will be safe and learn a lot more from what they are searching. I believe that by knowing Internet safety it can truly change the future!
Video Reflection:
The video contained important information about the Internet that all children should know. When I was thinking about Internet safety I thought about a lot of the same rules listed in the video but I also realised that I had left out a few major rules. I think that this video is kid appropriate and would be very useful to show in a classroom. The rules state that a child should 1. Never give out any personal information (name, address, phone number, password, email, age, and any other personal information). 2. If there is any discomfort while on the web tell an adult and exit out immediately. 3. If someone bullies you online don't reply and tell an adult. 4. Whatever is posted online will be there forever and is not private, therefore check before posting anything and make sure it is appropriate and safe. 5. Never agree to meet someone that you don't know. These rules are very important for children to learn, Internet is everywhere and if one does not know how to use it properly they can get themselves into a lot of danger!
Internet Safety
Doc Waters, for the internet safty reflection it asked for me to paste a copy in my blog, but for some reason it wouldn't allow me to copy and paste unless I did it as a page, so please check out my pages for my internet safety reflection!
Thanks,
Aubrey
Thanks,
Aubrey
UEN scavengar Hunt
Here is my URL for the UEN scavengar hunt. http://my.uen.org/228275. For some reason I did not get credit for it on engrade so I thought I would post it here to make sure you got it! Thanks
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Blog #4
What: This week we learned how to search using UEN and the Pioneer Online Library.
So What: This exercise will help me as a teacher find fast and efficient ways of searching and finding information needed for lesson planning, organizing, and even field trips. These websites are loaded with information. Almost everything I need I can find through searching these websites!
Now What: I hope that I will become a better searcher on this websites and be able to find fast ways to find the information I need. Once I get more comfortable with these sites I think that it will be a huge help in my teaching career.
Video Reflection: Creative is as important in education as literacy. I agree, children learn the best when the lesson is creative and fun. The basics are important but if they are interested in it the learning also becomes fun and more memorable. This guy was a very creative public speaker which helped his speech, his speech was more than informative, it was entertaining and fun to listen to. If I as a teacher am creative in my teachings then hopefully the students will be more engaged and they themselves will be more inclined to use their creativity. I personally find myself learning the most when I am teaching myself. It is said that when one goes to collage they find themselves, this is because at this time everything is our decision, whether we show up to class, take class, what we take, where we work, who are friends are etc. I feel as though the most important thing I have learned in life are ones not pertaining to math and science but in relationships and personal growth and knowledge. The teachers who teach and then some, are the ones that truly make a difference.
So What: This exercise will help me as a teacher find fast and efficient ways of searching and finding information needed for lesson planning, organizing, and even field trips. These websites are loaded with information. Almost everything I need I can find through searching these websites!
Now What: I hope that I will become a better searcher on this websites and be able to find fast ways to find the information I need. Once I get more comfortable with these sites I think that it will be a huge help in my teaching career.
Video Reflection: Creative is as important in education as literacy. I agree, children learn the best when the lesson is creative and fun. The basics are important but if they are interested in it the learning also becomes fun and more memorable. This guy was a very creative public speaker which helped his speech, his speech was more than informative, it was entertaining and fun to listen to. If I as a teacher am creative in my teachings then hopefully the students will be more engaged and they themselves will be more inclined to use their creativity. I personally find myself learning the most when I am teaching myself. It is said that when one goes to collage they find themselves, this is because at this time everything is our decision, whether we show up to class, take class, what we take, where we work, who are friends are etc. I feel as though the most important thing I have learned in life are ones not pertaining to math and science but in relationships and personal growth and knowledge. The teachers who teach and then some, are the ones that truly make a difference.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Blog #3
What: This week in class we started part one of UEN. We opened up an account and started figuring things out on the program.
So what: With UEN I will be able to work at home and in the classroom easier, this program was designed as a web page so we can edit it and then parents, student, and other teachers will be allowed to view my page. With the tabs I can add multiple subjects, it is a good way for me to stay organized and on top of things!
Now What: Now that I know about this program I hope to use it to close more communication barriers, this program is not only easy for me to use but it is easy to access and find information. In the classroom UEN will be nice to use for multiple reasons, it's quick and easy, keeps me organised, and allows easy access for others to be more involved in the students lives. I hope to keep up with my UEN account and have it be a helpful tool that students will find homework help on, parents will find information to help with their students on, and everyone will be involved.
Video Reflection: I loved this video. It showed that not only are teachers important but it is the students responsibility to make a difference in ones life. It may help to have a great teacher, but regardless it is ones own responsibly to make something of themselves and manifest their talents. Everyone has a talent, its a students responsibly to find out what it is. Education is extremely important, no matter what someone wants to become, they will do it better with an education, what one does with their education is what becomes of the future. Everyone can try, and there is no excuse to not try, in America we have the freedom to decide our own future and its not worth taking it for granted.
So what: With UEN I will be able to work at home and in the classroom easier, this program was designed as a web page so we can edit it and then parents, student, and other teachers will be allowed to view my page. With the tabs I can add multiple subjects, it is a good way for me to stay organized and on top of things!
Now What: Now that I know about this program I hope to use it to close more communication barriers, this program is not only easy for me to use but it is easy to access and find information. In the classroom UEN will be nice to use for multiple reasons, it's quick and easy, keeps me organised, and allows easy access for others to be more involved in the students lives. I hope to keep up with my UEN account and have it be a helpful tool that students will find homework help on, parents will find information to help with their students on, and everyone will be involved.
Video Reflection: I loved this video. It showed that not only are teachers important but it is the students responsibility to make a difference in ones life. It may help to have a great teacher, but regardless it is ones own responsibly to make something of themselves and manifest their talents. Everyone has a talent, its a students responsibly to find out what it is. Education is extremely important, no matter what someone wants to become, they will do it better with an education, what one does with their education is what becomes of the future. Everyone can try, and there is no excuse to not try, in America we have the freedom to decide our own future and its not worth taking it for granted.
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