What: This week in class we learned about tool of choice. I choose to do my tool of choice on a news article and a flyer.
Now What: Now that I know how easy it is to find a layout for news article I will use them more often. In the classroom there is always new things going on and it is important for the parent and children to be involved and know what is going on. This will be useful for me because it will be fast, get the job done and nice for the parents because they will know what is going on and be able to help their child.
So what: It is important to know how to find a layout, write an article and a newsarticle because these are things that are used all the time in the classroom. I loved that the layouts were so easy to find online, and they were free. It made the process very nice for me, the article looked good and was easy and fun to make!
Video Reflection: I really enjoyed this video. It reminded me of my childhood. I think this video would be great in the classroom because it gets the point across really well and it is fun. It was colorful and had a catchy song, I remember as a child memorising things through song and to this day many songs are still stuck with me! It is a great way for learing!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Blog #8 (Video)
What: This week we were challenged to download an educational video using zamzar.
So what: I think it is important for teachers to know how to download videos and transform them into new files. With Zamzar I was allowed to transform my video onto MP3, ipod, ihome, and so many more options. It was nice because I not only could download it as a video but just as a voice recording. I won't lie I was very confused on how to find the URL of the transformed video, mine didn't have a URL so I tried downloading it in other forms and I still had no luck. But getting videos on the computer is great in the classroom, the children will be able to see/hear the information that I as a teacher intend for them to hear, I can edit if I want it to only be a podcast or I can take out the Internets site background by downloading it as a normal vidcast.
Now What: Now that I am learning more about videos and how to use them in the classroom I feel I can quickly get the information needed to teach a lesson and find different ways of showing it and teaching it to the children. Also I will be able to help the children to learn more about technology and help them learn how to access the video from home by only giving (or emailing) them the URL, this program is fast and efficient and seems to get the job done well!
Video Reflection: In the world today technology is always changing and improving, it seems to me that there is always something new and improved out. I think this video shows the expectations from technology in the future. It shows how much kids these days use technology and how times are changing. I think that in the future there will be lots of new advances in technology that possibly the generation today will be unfamiliar with. These kids are probably right about new technology such as, having a computer and cell phone in one, having finger print and identity on almost all technology, and so much more. Who knows what the future holds but I am sure that there will be lots more advances soon to come. I just hope that this electronics will not pull away from education. Technology can be a major distraction, it can also be easy access for cheating. There are endless possibilities on the Internet and children can get into trouble. Children need to be informed about things coming out and I feel they need to be monitored and only used at appropriate times. It would be a shame for something such as technology to take away the creative minds that kids naturally have, also the creative mind they are blessed with is a lot of what teaches them in life.
So what: I think it is important for teachers to know how to download videos and transform them into new files. With Zamzar I was allowed to transform my video onto MP3, ipod, ihome, and so many more options. It was nice because I not only could download it as a video but just as a voice recording. I won't lie I was very confused on how to find the URL of the transformed video, mine didn't have a URL so I tried downloading it in other forms and I still had no luck. But getting videos on the computer is great in the classroom, the children will be able to see/hear the information that I as a teacher intend for them to hear, I can edit if I want it to only be a podcast or I can take out the Internets site background by downloading it as a normal vidcast.
Now What: Now that I am learning more about videos and how to use them in the classroom I feel I can quickly get the information needed to teach a lesson and find different ways of showing it and teaching it to the children. Also I will be able to help the children to learn more about technology and help them learn how to access the video from home by only giving (or emailing) them the URL, this program is fast and efficient and seems to get the job done well!
Video Reflection: In the world today technology is always changing and improving, it seems to me that there is always something new and improved out. I think this video shows the expectations from technology in the future. It shows how much kids these days use technology and how times are changing. I think that in the future there will be lots of new advances in technology that possibly the generation today will be unfamiliar with. These kids are probably right about new technology such as, having a computer and cell phone in one, having finger print and identity on almost all technology, and so much more. Who knows what the future holds but I am sure that there will be lots more advances soon to come. I just hope that this electronics will not pull away from education. Technology can be a major distraction, it can also be easy access for cheating. There are endless possibilities on the Internet and children can get into trouble. Children need to be informed about things coming out and I feel they need to be monitored and only used at appropriate times. It would be a shame for something such as technology to take away the creative minds that kids naturally have, also the creative mind they are blessed with is a lot of what teaches them in life.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Blog #9
What: This week in class we learned about vidcast, podcast, and stimulator's. We learned how to make our own and how to put them on the computer for use in our classrooms.
So What: Vidcast and Podcast are important in the classroom because they can serve great educational value. A lot of children learn visually, and a lot of children learn by doing hands on. With vidcast and podcast children can see educational films and hear educational songs, also as a teacher I can challenge them to make their own. Which is really fun for the children and they would be able to learn through experience. This will help the children stay up with some of the technology advancements and learning the core curriculum also.
Now What: Now that I know more about vidcast and podcast I think I will use it in my classroom, kids love visual aids and if I got the children involved in the video they would love it and also be learning in the process. There are games for kids that record their voice, to them it is a fun game. If I add educational requirements to their game they will not only be learning but having a great time! Stimulator's are also fun in the classroom, I remember playing games on the Internet as a child that involved stimulator's and they were tons of fun. The stimulator that Doc. Water showed in class served great educational value, and the children would love doing something like that on the computer. They could explore on their own, choosing what they want to explore and going at their own speed. This would be great for them because they could take their time and focus on their slower areas and speed through what they know, each child getting what they need.
Video Reflection: I liked this video, it shows the reasons why children should blog. I agree with the video, kids should blog so they can express themselves. It is a place where they can go whenever they want and say whatever they want. They open the doors to the world and can make connections around the globe. It is a safe way for children to interact and express themselves, it invites exitment and gives children a voice!
So What: Vidcast and Podcast are important in the classroom because they can serve great educational value. A lot of children learn visually, and a lot of children learn by doing hands on. With vidcast and podcast children can see educational films and hear educational songs, also as a teacher I can challenge them to make their own. Which is really fun for the children and they would be able to learn through experience. This will help the children stay up with some of the technology advancements and learning the core curriculum also.
Now What: Now that I know more about vidcast and podcast I think I will use it in my classroom, kids love visual aids and if I got the children involved in the video they would love it and also be learning in the process. There are games for kids that record their voice, to them it is a fun game. If I add educational requirements to their game they will not only be learning but having a great time! Stimulator's are also fun in the classroom, I remember playing games on the Internet as a child that involved stimulator's and they were tons of fun. The stimulator that Doc. Water showed in class served great educational value, and the children would love doing something like that on the computer. They could explore on their own, choosing what they want to explore and going at their own speed. This would be great for them because they could take their time and focus on their slower areas and speed through what they know, each child getting what they need.
Video Reflection: I liked this video, it shows the reasons why children should blog. I agree with the video, kids should blog so they can express themselves. It is a place where they can go whenever they want and say whatever they want. They open the doors to the world and can make connections around the globe. It is a safe way for children to interact and express themselves, it invites exitment and gives children a voice!
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