tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651556438207493812024-03-05T17:42:04.247-08:00Educator 4 lifeEducator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-50820522614816462692011-08-23T10:10:00.000-07:002011-08-23T10:11:24.238-07:00My Reflection of My Game Plan
<br />As I reflect on my game plan I am reminded that when you plan you’re teaching exercises, it really benefit both the teacher and the student’s involved. The creation of this game plan has prepared me better for instruction, new learning ideas, more challenges and the use of technology to assist in learning.
<br />A new learning that resulted from the creation of this game plan is the experiences of having students create digital stories instead of hand written reports. This aspect for me is very exciting, students will become more involved in their own learning experience when they are involved, they will become self directed learners. Dr Peggy Erthner states that students can become self-directed learners by evaluating themselves (Laureate Education 2009). The project assisted students to evaluate themselves using technological tools.
<br />Moving forward there will be some changes in my instruction practice. One of the changes that will be implemented is the use of education networks, where students may collaborate with other via social networking sites to gain information and ideas. Viki Davis suggested that educational networks will allow them to interact with peers around the world, to have authentic audiences for their work, and provided for them ongoing feedback (Laureate 2009). This is extremely essential process in learning.
<br />Another immediate adjustment that will be made in my instructional practice is the creation or rubrics, so student will have clear understanding of the teachers’ expectations. This is a great feedback tool for students. Dr. Peggy Erthner, states that reflection is used as a daily check point, this allows them to be able to synthesize information that they have been learning (Laureate Education 2009). Using <a href="http://www.rubistart.com/">www.rubistart.com</a> will certainly help to accomplish this goal.
<br />The use of creating students blogs, and wikis so students may easily upload work such as assignments, embed videos are also some of the changes that will be interjected into my instructional practice. Having a more problem based learning environment will assist in the implementation of technology in the curriculum. Dr Peggy Erthener supports this, by stating the problem based learning provides the anchor for your curriculum. (Laureate Education 2009)
<br />In concluding, this course has taught me to really ensure me that you can integrate technology as well as problem-based learning, social networking/online collaboration, and digital storytelling into your instruction, all it takes it planning.
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<br />Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Enriching Content Area Learning Experiences With Technology, Part 1” [Webcast]. Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas. Baltimore, MD: Author
<br />Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Enriching Content Area Learning Experiences With Technology, Part 2” [Webcast]. Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas. Baltimore, MD: Author
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<br />Educator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-25562971762522194512011-07-20T19:12:00.000-07:002011-07-21T13:31:12.960-07:00Progress of my Game PlanIn order to accomplish this game plan to inspire creativity I have embarked on several iniatives.<br /><br />The creation of a website is on the plan for this week. However we have encountered some challenges. One in particular is to research and collation of information to be placed on the website. So I have incorporated to help of a few other teachers to assist me with this project. This will inturn give them a bit of insight into the plans to reach students using technological tools.<br /><br />Another the difficuties that we have encounted was an appropiate design for the website, even though there are so many free website information some of them are very limited, but after communicating with few experts in the field we decided to use <a href="http://www.yola.com/">http://www.yola.com/</a>, which is a free website hosting site but it also helps you along the way with designing and their are many other tools you can add to make it look great.<br /><br />We have also created the blog for communication and feedback so that when the website is done, we will place a link on the front page so that students can navigate there to express themselves.<br /><br />Another step that has taken in the line of parent involvement is to ask to President of the PTA (Parents and Teachers Associations) about having a forum to ecourage parents to tbe digitally lieterate. We both agree that an ICT workshop just before school opens will be ideal.<br /><br />Lastly my game plan involves a personal goal, to be more organized in the classroom, so this week I have started preparing for lessons for the start of the school year<br /><br />These are the things that I have accomplish so far in my game plan.Educator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-67391971421538998242011-07-13T18:33:00.000-07:002011-07-21T13:53:14.498-07:00Carrying out my Game PlanThis game plan involves all persons involved in learning process, the parent, the student, and the teacher. We will explore the actions of using technology to inspire students to be creative.<br /><br /><br />One of the avenue that will be explored is the bridging of the gap between parents and students involvement. Therefore it is imperative that an account be created at engrade and give both parents and students access to their assignments and grades, this will enable parents to see what assignments are due and the progress of their child. So far I have put this project into practice, for the new school year by emailing all parents about the new approach that will be taken to involve them in their children learning.<br /><br />Another game plan is to communicate with parents the importance of becoming digitally literate to that they can inturn helps our students to accomplish thier goals. This will be done by having an ICT workshop. Some parent do not know how to navigate on the internet, this workshop is to help them through the process.<br /><br />Using the NETS standard more effectively in my classroom I will create a technology enriched learning environment. As an instructor I must ensure that I prepare my instruction better by taking the time to prepare better instruction for my students. Therefore I have taken the time out to start my lesson plans using virtual tutorials and PowerPoint presentation to ensure that I am ready for the new school year.<br /><br />I also plan to create a website that is interactive with both students and teachers to communicate via a message board, blogs, or emails, also in implementing the game plan into instructional methods students will be asked to use voicethreads, powerpoint and videos to present thier findings on subjects area.<br /><br />With these objectives to carry out my game plan students will be creative gain inspiration in the classroom<br /><br />Reference:<br />Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Enriching Content Area Learning Experiences With Technology, Part 1” [Webcast].<br /><br />Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas. Baltimore, MD: AuthorCennamo, K., Ross, J. & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach.Educator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-37184863691518004822011-07-06T13:55:00.000-07:002011-07-06T14:05:55.232-07:00My Game PlanIntroduction<br /><br />Creating a game plan is an essential step in the process of integrating technology in the classroom. I am first year college teacher, who lecturer in the Business Department of our State College. The subject that I have chosen to develop my game plan is the enhancement of quality Customer Care.<br /><br />My game plan to inspire and facilitate student learning and creativity is to introduce technology to them as a way of life. This method will be used to help reinforce the importance of its use to help them to be creative in their learning experience. As a teacher one of my goals are to give them computer based tutorials, according to the book; Technology Integration for Meaningful use in the Classroom, the authors indicates that these tutorials provide a complete lesson on a specific topic including 1) presenting new information 2) providing practice and 3) evaluating student learning. The authors continue to exclaim that computer tutorials have the advantage of being able to provide sophisticated, feedback at the level needed by individual students. ( Cannamo Ross Ertmer) The implementation of these tutorials in my quality customer service care class will help students to understand the subject area more, and also give them an experience with the use of technology in our lesson<br /><br />Another goal that can be established is the use to Concept maps; this can be achieved with the use of software called webspiration. This helps student to organize knowledge and present knowledge that they have learnt. The authors of the book; Technology integration for meaningful use in the classroom, states that students are forced to think about how concepts in a domain fit together and to identify additional ideas or concepts that need to be included.<br />(Cannamo Ross Ertmer) This is an excellent plan of action because students are able put different steps in together, in order to be better customer service agents.<br /><br />In order to take action, my classroom I will create a technology enriched learning environment. Each student will have access to their computer, along with wireless connection on the internet, outside the classroom environment. When they are in the classroom they will access to an interactive white boards, to help with their learning experience. As an instructor I must ensure that I prepare my instruction. According the authors in the book, Technology Integration for Meaningful use in the Classroom, they advice to make sure that resources are loaded properly. (Cannamo Ross Ertmer) Nothing is more distracting when as a teacher we are not prepared. This consumes a lot of time and the students leave more unlearnt that they came.<br /><br />According to Dr. Ertmer, technology should be approach with confidence; you must believe that it can work and you must have content knowledge (Laureate Education 2009). This I believe is important for the implementation of technology in the classroom.<br /><br /><br />Reference:<br />Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Enriching Content Area Learning Experiences With Technology, Part 1” [Webcast]. Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas. Baltimore, MD: Author<br /><br />Cennamo, K., Ross, J. & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach.Educator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-31242616955484789912011-07-03T20:23:00.001-07:002011-07-03T20:26:08.198-07:00Welcome ClassmatesTo this very intresting part of the course called "Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas". I love blogging and I hope your will enjoy it as much as I have. I have used this blog before for several classes, so you may look around and see what you can learn until we meet here again.<br /><br />Diana Mc DonaldEducator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-36530152409507607002010-04-25T17:45:00.000-07:002010-04-25T18:18:32.890-07:00Reflection on the course Bridging Learning Theory, Instruction, and Technology<div align="justify">As I reflect on all the various theories and learning practices coupled with technology has certainly enhance my knowledge of learning and using my students more. The book Theoretical Foundation; the author indicates that, most theorists identify three modalities for learning, auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic. (Lever-Duffy & Mc Donald 2008) Some students learn best by listening, while others are visual, yet some are practical learners they must be engaged in order for learning to be successful. According to their learning styles student will exemplify their behaviour to align themselves with learning environment. As a teacher we should be aware of the difference in students and create curriculums and instruction to meet the expectations of our students.<br />As technology become more rampant in our society. The challenge to be creative to reach students with multiple learning styles has become overwhelming. As a teacher I concur with the authors in the book Theoretical Foundations emphasizes the need for teachers to have an awareness of his or her own teaching style to be able to adjust it to meet the needs of the learners. (Lever-Duffy & Mc Donald, 2008) When a teacher is cognizant of his or her teaching style, the transition of using technology to emphasize learning becomes a simple task.<br />Adjustment that I would make immediately, are the webspiration to enhance students ability to learn. Making use of concept-mapping will facilitate students to dissect information into a more meaningful way. Another adjustment that I would make is the use of voice thread this will enable me to give them a chance to gain access to lesson outside of the classroom. They may use it as a reflection and review tool to capsulate concepts that they have missed or did not quite understand. Another way that voice threading can be beneficial to the students is the idea of having them construct their own artifacts. The use of PowerPoint presentation can be extremely valuable to students not for teacher to just illustrate, but to use this software as an interactive tool for students.. This will meet the expectation of students who are visual, practical and audible learners. According to the book Theoretical Foundations, the authors emphasizes that teaching learning and technology work together to achieve the ultimate goal of effective knowledge transfer. (Lever-Duffy & Mc Donald, 2008)<br />In my reflection, I have discovered that the need for long term goals. Therefore, I will assess each student as an individual and not collaboratively assuming that all learning styles are equal. This I must do in to order to improve learning within my classroom. I will endeavour to meet and exceed their expectations/<br />Another goal that must be implemented is the use for more appropriate technological use for assessment. When students are clear with their progress, they become more enthusiastic about learning. In order to accomplish this I post all grades online into software call engrade, so that both students and parents can carefully see the progress that each students are making with the classroom. I will also use more interactive methods to reach student to make learning more interactive for them”. Such as introducing a whiteboard concept to the classroom.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">References:<br />Lever-Duffy, J. & McDonald, J. (2008). Theoretical Foundations (Laureate Education, Inc., custom ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.<br /><br /> </div>Educator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-90253867330589218932010-04-05T18:57:00.000-07:002010-04-05T18:58:35.208-07:00Voice ThreadThis is great stuff<br /><br /><a href="http://voicethread.com/share/1043756/">http://voicethread.com/share/1043756/</a>Educator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-86411837593166211402010-03-31T20:01:00.000-07:002010-03-31T20:02:13.431-07:00Cooperative Learning TheroiesThere are various theories that support social learning platforms. In this week Dr Orey observed that students, in order for learning to take place must be engaged in the construction of their own artifacts. (Laureate Education Inc. 2009) I am a strong supporter of cooperative learning; as a part of social learning. Student can learn so many things from each other. They look to each other for socializations acceptance, the birth of new ideas, validation of skills and ideas, and they get encouragement from some-one their own age, rather than the teacher. According the book, Using Technology with classroom Instructions’ that Works, they author state that cooperative learning focused on ways for students to interact with each other in a way that can enhance learning. (Hubbell,Kuhn,Malenoski, 2007)<br /><br />The use of technology will only enhance this type of learning. The use of project- oriented groups will also benefit from this theory using the media tools, and communication tools.<br /><br />One tool that is use in my classroom if the moodle online learning path form, i have seen that this technology does help students to collaborate more in their efforts<br /><br />References<br />Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.<br />Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Program 8. Social Learning Theory. [Educational video]. Baltimore: AuthorEducator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-23460524083127401492010-03-25T17:44:00.000-07:002010-03-25T18:21:24.891-07:00Constructivist/Constructionist Learning Theories.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2SqL7eNiMIhofPtICDnS8AuMiDct-gUlRD-JRnn-7egb5KlDUXxpvhXrHSAYeyO5aiNjSlfBJBZNq3SIgYXZyLoQ91rOhXsUhyweMDICxQRtx2CoG38qHGom6wd5ng4WBh6X9F3ZvuM/s1600/image.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452746412920240594" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 190px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2SqL7eNiMIhofPtICDnS8AuMiDct-gUlRD-JRnn-7egb5KlDUXxpvhXrHSAYeyO5aiNjSlfBJBZNq3SIgYXZyLoQ91rOhXsUhyweMDICxQRtx2CoG38qHGom6wd5ng4WBh6X9F3ZvuM/s320/image.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify">The students are destined to be a part of the creative technological age. There is absolutely no avoiding this. it is therefore imperative that students within the classroom learn by using the technology around them ti inspire their creative skills. According to Dr. Michael Orey he states that the use of technology to construct anything, where students are being engaged in creating artifacts if one of the foundational rule of constructivism (Laureate Education, Inc., 2008). When students are engage they can reach a state of equilibration, by assimilating information, and accommodating schema, that will build external artifacts.</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">The instructional strategies does correlate with the principles of constructivist/constructionist learning theories. According the book <em>Using Technology in the Classroom Instructions that works,</em> the author states that , When Students generate and test hypothesis, they are engaging in complex mental process. (Pitlerr,Hubbell, Kuhn Malenoshi, 2007) </div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">From experience students who use other software's such as productivity software, web resources or audio tools assimilate information at a faster pace than those who don't. </div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">Students adores the opportunity to generate an hypothesis, by using problem solving techniques, inventions, experimental inquiry. Using the concept of constructivism they gain more information that will last throughout a lifetime.</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">References</div><br /><div align="justify">Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2008). Program 6. Constructionist and Constructivist Learning Theories. [Educational video]. Baltimore: Author</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandri, VA: ASCD. </div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify"></div>Educator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-5546840176959114752010-03-17T19:53:00.000-07:002010-03-17T20:35:16.897-07:00Cognitive Learning and Technology<div align="justify">The cognitive Learning theory explores the concepts that instruction must be well organized, clearly structured, well displayed, and should provide feedback for learning to take place. Therefore how can the used of technology supports the cognitive learning theory.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">In this week lesson we learned about, activities that will get student involved in their learning experience. We learnt how we can use word processing, spreadsheet and multimedia tools to enhance the learning capabilities of students. One of the way is by using these software to create a medium of clues, questions and advance organizers. The use of brainstorming software can also help student use their mental facets in order to reach succe<img class="gl_spell" border="0" alt="Check Spelling" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" />ss in learning. Some Students are visual and while some are <span style="color:#000000;">otherwise </span>in their learning styles to use of technology does reach these students, so that they can understand concepts more clearly. The visual use of PowerPoint and video will help students to understand key concepts.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Note taking is another essential component in order for students to provide feedback, take notes for reflection and they can use this also as a place to ask questions.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">My students love the use of blogs and discussion forum they get a chance to express themselves, ask questions, etc. This I can testify is a great way to enhance learning.</div>Educator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-43404247747119424022010-03-11T16:57:00.000-08:002010-03-11T17:36:57.184-08:00Correlation of Instructional Strategy and Behaviorist Learning Theories<div align="justify">According the the authors of the book <em>Using Technology in the Classroom</em>, they indicate that, Instructional strategy of reinforcing efforts enhances students' understanding of the relationship between effort and achievement by addressing their attitudes and belief about learning. (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hubell</span>, Kuhn, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Malenoski</span>, 2007). </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">On the other hand Judy and Jean in their book <em>Theoretical Foundations</em>, suggested that according to behaviorist, the learner acquires behaviours, skills, and knowledge in response to the rewards, and punishments, or withheld responses associated to a behaviour. (Lever-Duffy, MC Donald 2008)</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">I strongly believe that students need a clear understanding of what is expected of them within a classroom environment. When expectations are realized students can begin to associate effort with achievement. When student have understood the importance of success, their behaviousr are changed for the better, and rewards are expected.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">In order for student to develop the effects of effort and achievement, they need to have a scale on which they can align themselves. This can be introduce with the use of technology. Students may even get involved into the decision making process of rewards for efforts and achievement.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">The collection of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">their</span> data is essential for reflection and and can be used as a tools for future experiments of students behaviour as it relates to effort and achievement.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">References:</div><div align="justify">Lever-Duffy,J,</div><div align="justify">MC Donald J, 2008 <em>Theoretical Foundations</em> (Laureate Education Inc)</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pitler</span> H <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hubbell</span>, E,Kuhn M, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Malenoski</span>, 2007, <em>Understanding Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works, Alexandria, VA</em></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div>Educator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-23901437210607085682010-03-04T18:53:00.000-08:002010-03-04T18:55:18.813-08:00WelcomeI am thrilled to be learning how the brain works in respect to learning capabilities with students. I am looking forward to this class. Please feel free to follow my blog and get the latest via RSS feeds.Educator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-21456403253153016142009-12-27T17:57:00.000-08:002009-12-28T19:22:00.361-08:00<div align="justify">I have come to the cessation of the course "Understanding the Impact of Technology, Work and Society" at the Walden University in pursuit of my Masters in Education, specializing in the Integration of Technology in the classroom. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">In reflection of this course, I have really learnt a lot about the impact that technology has on education. Before this course I had no idea how to create blogs wikis or podcast. I am now proud to say that I have intergated these tools into the classroom to enhance learning. Lets us taka a look at what was done in this course</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Firstly I created a blog called Educator4life.blogspot.com so that I can post my ideas, thoughts in education and technology and for the purpose of reflecting on work done. Person can then read my post and comment at anytime. In creating the blog I learnt who to customize my page using RSS feeds, adding a picture, and customizing my profile, added books that I have read. I really had a wonderful time with this assignments. I am equally as excited for my students who will use the medium to collaborate with each other on subject areas that needs emphasis within the classroom</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Secondly, I joined with several of my classmates to create a wiki space. This was a challenging assignment, nonetheless, we made it happen. This excerise was amazing, I realized that the use of these tools are powerful in the learning environment. We all had to pull our ideas together editing and entering post, communicating to ensure that we were consistent, in order for this assignment to be successful. The creation of wikis do have some valuable lessons for students in the classroom. I also had the opportunity to visit a website, where technology had impact on the classroom.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Lastly we had an opportunity to create a podcast, by interviewing students about their use to technology. This showed me that I can do lecturers and post them for student to hear, if they missed class or would like to review.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">I would most certainly continue to explore tools to assits me in my technological development. My long term goals will include to use of technology in the classroom by intergating my students into blogging and wikispaces. This will help my assessment to be more project oriented rather that test oriented. I will also love to record lectures so that students can use it for revision purposes.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">I really enjoyed this class. I has certainly opened my eyes more to do more for students who we know already have an appreciation for technology.</div>Educator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-63675378500674147922009-11-23T18:31:00.000-08:002009-11-23T18:39:25.195-08:00<div align="justify">I recently just visited a site for teachers, called "Partnership for 21st Century skills". I was amazed to see how rapid the technolgywithin the states are growing, this really surpised me. This website a great way to see others organizations who are thinking the same way like you. this website is also a absolutely wonderful place for resources of technology. I visited the resources page and noticed that other business have partnered with this organization to show thier committment to sharing the technology around.</div><div align="justify">As a teacher this implies to me that that there's a light at the end of the tunnel, and very soon all our school will be technological efficient.</div><div align="justify"> </div>Educator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-98002825875040432009-11-11T14:32:00.000-08:002009-11-11T16:34:44.553-08:00The Use of Blogging in the Classroom<div align="justify"><span style="color:#99ff99;">Blogging to a technological tool use to publish information to the internet so that others can interact by sharing information. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#99ff99;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#99ff99;">For the Student the use of blogs enables them to interact with each other, share their concerns on thought provoking issues, showcase their work. It facilitates students to express themsleves in writing, and also enougage them to read and respond, analytically to what they have read. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#99ff99;">Students are able to discuss topics to get a better understanding of concepts that were taught in class,blogging can also be reflection tool for students, and for revision. They can use blogging to create an online portofilo of work done in the past and present. For students blogging is a powerful medium for increasing access and exposure to quality information.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#99ff99;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#99ff99;">For the educators we can use blog to post class related information, for example, events. We can also use it as a tool to post assignments, give guidelines for writing skills. We can provide our students with online videos, articles so that they can view out of school. Provide other links with information relating to class. We can create an online book club. this one is the best of all we can link to other classes somewhere else in the world. The use of blog is one of the best tool we can use in the classroom to facilitate learning.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#99ff99;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#99ff99;">As an educator I teach to College level students. The use of the blog in the classroom is a great medium for my students to communicate and share information. It really allows them to be creative, intuitive, and promotes critical and analytical thinking on areas that are controversial and otherwise. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#99ff99;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#99ff99;">Students appreciate the use of blogs in the classroom to enhance learning. They can associate with this medium, they get excited when this approach is being used. therefore blogging can be a excellent way gain hands-on experience to prepare them for this rapid changing world of technology</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div>Educator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865155643820749381.post-57966730673320723862009-11-05T16:40:00.000-08:002009-11-06T16:22:57.014-08:00Introduction of Technology in the classroomWhat are your views on the introduction of technology in the classroom.?<br /><br />The introduction of blogs; wikis online learning systems and other forms of technology into the classroom has caused quite a stirr in the educational industry.<br /><br /><br />Technology into the classroom has been an change that some teachers are apprehensive about., while others are excited about the learning opportunites its introduces. According to the author of the book <em>Blogs; Wikis, podcast, and other powerful Web Tools for classrooms 2nd ED,</em> He states that education had been slow to adpat to these new tools and potentials. (Richardson W. 2006)<br /><br />As educators my view is that these technologies helps us to connect and collaborate with our students, by utilzing a tool they love, to inspire reading, writing and creativity. The author of the book <em>Blogs;Wikis; Pocasting and other powerful tools for classrooms 2nd Ed</em>. states, we are creating what author Douglas Ruchkoff calls a "society of authorship" where every teacher and every student- every person with access, will have the ability to contribute ideas and experiences to a larger body of knowledge that is the internet. (Rushkoff, 2004)<br /><br />As educator we need to be passionate about this new way of learning, by adpating these webtools into our curriculum. The online interaction has become the way to live, learn and survive in the 21st century. Its is really an disturbing moment when our students seem to know more about these tools than we do.<br /><br />So educator take some time out to build your own learning networks or even become a member of a social network, so that we can begin to associate with our students in thier world.<br /><br />Post your comments of this blog in the comment section.Educator 4 lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680614920190595301noreply@blogger.com0