Lori Mastering Technology
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Final Thoughts
I remember when I realized I had to take TPTE 486 and how I was so scared. I have never been good at technology because it has always intimidated me. I feel that all technology needs is exploration. Everything is self explanatory. I feel i judged technology harshly, and I am not optimistic with my skills and how they can be used in the classroom. There are some things I will most likely not use in the classroom but other things that I will. I cannot wait to begin my journey in the classroom with technology.
Creating a website
At first, I felt that this was an extremely confusing task that was not worth it. After working more with it though, I am really starting to like it. It is much easier than I thought, and I now think that I overthought it. I think that a website is so helpful because it is like a middle man between the students home and school. I think it is important for parents/guardians to be involved and it is possible for them to do so. I am exciting about using this when I begin teaching.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
iMovie
This is a movie I created through iMovies. I thought this was so easy and fun. I definitely love this project. This is something I would for my class and could have fun with it. I think this is more creative than PowerPoints, and the students would enjoy them more.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Inspiration
I really like Inspiration. I thought it was fun and creative. It is a way for teachers to be creative while also helping students learn. I did a diagram on communities which included culture, government, and business. I was able to insert photos, add notes, and breakdown concepts. I think this is a way that students can learn in a more interesting way. This way students do not have to look at the board or at powerpoints but at more interesting images. I think that it is important to make sure that the diagram can be easily read and comprehended by the ages levels you are trying to reach. I think some teachers may get carried away and make the diagrams confusing. If teachers are careful, they can create a fun way for students to learn.
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