1. Introduction
Video
This activity meets 1a
Nets Standards for teachers because I am promoting creative thinking. Also, I am meeting standard 3c by
communicating information and ideas to students and parents by using digital
media formatting introducing myself. I
can use the introduction video for my future classroom so the children and
parents have an idea who the teacher is.
I like the introduction video because it is a great way for people to
see who the teacher really is. Being
able to watch and hear the teacher talk will allow the parents to know the
teacher’s fluency and vocabulary level.
This video also gives parents the chance to see what the teacher’s
goals, expectations, and past achievements are.
Parents like to see who their child’s teacher is and what they are like.
2. Concept
Map
This activity met a lot of Net
Standards. The concept map met the
following standards: 1a, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d. Concept maps are a great way to get children
involved. The standards were met because
everyone is able to get engaged in this activity; it allows children to reflect
on what they know. Also, everyone should
be able to orally discuss their concept map face-to-face to their classmates. Students will not only be learning by reflecting
their knowledge, but they will be learning thru technology as well. Students should be able to demonstrate their
knowledge about technology by using digital tools. The concept map gives student’s the chance to
customize their own maps, which address students’ with a diverse learning
style. Concept maps can be used in the
class because it addresses students’ with different learning styles. Being able to reach every type of learner is
important in the classroom because everyone learns differently. I enjoyed this assignment because everyone’s
concept map is completely different. I
love how everyone can express their ideas and be creative with this assignment.
3. Khan’s
Academy
Khan’s Academy met a good bit of
Net Standards. The following standards
include: 1a-d, 2 b-c, 3b-c, and 4b. All
of these standards are met because they give students the chance to think
independently. A lot of times children
do not understand what they are being taught and Khan’s Academy gives student’s
the chance to watch a video of the lesson and also allows the student’s to work
on their own pace when learning something new.
Also, the Net Standards mentioned above are met because children are
learning thru technology. Addressing the
needs of all students by using learning-center strategies is met. Some of the pointers from Khan can be used in
my future classroom. I will be sure to
post tutorials on how to work out problems on the class website so every
student will be able to learn how to do something on their own pace. I will also find videos (with my approval)
that show children how to solve a problem because sometimes it is beneficial to
hear how to do something from somebody else.
I like the fact that children are able to stop the video and watch it
again if they do not understand a problem.
Everyone learns at a different pace, therefore having an instructional,
educational video will give students the opportunity to learn at their own
pace.
4. Voki
Voki meets the standard 1d because
I will be modeling information to the class, as well as, engaging students in
virtual environments. Voki can be used
in the classroom for an introduction video.
I like it because students are allowed to personalize their Voki based
on their preference. I love when
students are able to be creative and have some choice in the classroom.
5. Gap
Minder
Gap Minder meets Net Standard 3d
because it gives students the chance to analyze information using digital
tools. Gap Minder can be used in the
classroom to show students how long people live. I personally would not use this in my
classroom because I did not find it to be valuable information. I did not like Gap Minder because I do not
find it beneficial in any way.
6. World
Peace Games (TED videos)
Net Standard 5b is addressed for
the World Peace Hunger Games because everyone is able to show leadership and
are required to collaborate together to make decisions. This is great for the class because it really
teaches children about the world and how things work. I loved learning about this because it is so
creative and the children love playing this game. However, I would not use this in the class
because it takes just about the whole school year to play this. However, if I had a gifted class that met for
about an hour every day, I would consider teaching this game in depth to the
students so they could learn from this.
7. Movie
Maker
Movie Maker meets standard 2c
because the students will be asked to create a movie of their choice. Addressing this standard gives children the
opportunity to be creative and personalize their video to their interest. Movie Maker can be used in class just like we
used it in IT 365. I will ask everyone
to create a movie about what they would like to inform the class. I like this activity because it allows everybody
to work on the same thing, but everybody’s outcome is different. This is a great activity to learn more about
classmates.
8. Xtranormal
Xtranormal addresses Net Standard
1b. 1b states that students are engaged
in real-world issues using digital tools.
I will use Xtranormal in my class because it is a great way to get students
aware of real life issues. Also, using
Xtranormal will give students the opportunity to watch public service
announcements. I really like Xtranormal
because it is great for almost all types of learners. This is another approach to teaching, versus
lecture teaching.
9. Software
and Hardware Terminology
I will be meeting Net Standard 2a
because I will be teaching students how to properly use digital tools and
resources to promote student learning.
Knowing shortcuts and terminology will give students the opportunity to
become faster and more efficient with their online assignments. I like this activity because it is very
beneficial and gives everyone the opportunity to learn shortcuts.
10. Web
Site
Creating a website meets standard
4a because I will be demonstrating how to safely use digital information. I will also use my site as a model and get
the students aware of how to respect copyright.
Websites can be used in the classroom to keep the student(s) and
parent(s) aware of what is going on in the classroom. Also, a class website can be used for
assignments and open discussion boards.
I love having a class website because it is a great way to get children
engaged with activities at home. It’s
also available for parents to check out if they have any questions about what
is going on in the classroom.
Overall Course Reflection
I have learned so much
from IT 365. In this course I have
learned how to integrate technology into the classroom. Some of the things I learned include: how to
make a website, how to use Voki and Xtranormal to create a video to get
students aware of real-world issues, I learned different methods how to
introduce myself, and even different ways to get children thinking creatively
to express their ideas by using the computer.
Children are able to think creatively, while using a computer to help
them express their ideas. Students love
technology so why not bring it to the classroom to keep them engaged? I will definitely integrate technology in my
future classroom because it is a great way to get everyone participating. I also learned some shortcuts to use on the
keyboard while typing. I will have to
teach my students shortcuts on the computer because it makes typing quicker if
they are familiar with a computer (which they probably are).
Just like everyone else,
I have strong and weak points. I feel
like I am strongest with creating concept maps and making videos. I love expressing myself and being creative
when given the opportunity. However, I
feel as if my weak points would have to be saving a movie file. Although I have learned how to do it now, I
found it difficult to save the file under the right format. I will improve my weak area by practicing how
to save the movie file the correct way.
That way when I get ready to teach my class how to create a movie that
informs the class about something, then they will know how to properly save a
movie file.
I plan on integrating
technology into the classroom by using technology as much as possible. Today, children grow up using
technology. However, a lot of teachers
try to remove technology in the classroom by making students put up phones,
keep laptops at home, etc. I will use
the promethean board, as well as allowing a student to walk the classroom
through the lesson by being the “driver” of the promethean board. Also, there is a plethora of great technology
to use in the classroom for students with learning disabilities. Not only do I want to address the students
with disabilities in the classroom, but everyone else as well. Some days I will allow the students to use
their phones for pop quizzes; they will be asked to submit their answer via
text message. Also, I can use barcodes
for the children to scan to assign every one different reading prompts. There are just so many great ways to
integrate technology in the classroom.
I never thought I would
like blogs in education, but they are actually very beneficial to
learning. I like the fact how when you
submit an assignment, it is easy to access because it is only a click away. I also think it would be great to use blogs
as a way to submit quizzes. I could
easily use blogs in the classroom to get the students opinion on the lesson.
Overall, I feel like I
have learned a lot of ways to integrate technology in the classroom. I will definitely carry on what I have
learned in this class, to my future class.
Children love learning by using technology, therefore I will try my best
to use technology as much as possible to promote a better learning experience
for my students.
