Chapter 2 talked about search tools and using search engines. I kind of knew most of this information because I use Google a lot. Using the web to search for specific tools or information is very helpful and I think something that most students use. Using search engines online can connect you with hundereds or thousands of sites from all around the world on your particular search topic. This is very useful for personal and eduactional use.
Using the SAM program helps me refresh my skills with programs such as Word. But I feel that most of it is very easy and it is irritating doing so many tasks over and over again. I do enjoy that it is easy for the most part, but it is very time consuming.
This weekend I am going to the Florida State/ Alabama game in Jacksonville!! One of my roommates from last year lives in Jacksonville now and I am going to be staying at her apartment with a few friends. We don't have tickets to the game, but we are just going to tailgate and have a good time! I have been to Florida/ Georgia for the past three years and I have always had a great time! I know that it will be even more fun because it will my own school!! Go Noles!!
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Post #3
In Chapter 4, I learned about input and output devices. I did not know about these until I read this chapter. I learned input devices include keyboards, the mouse, and digital cameras. Output devices are things that show you what you are doing, such as the monitor, fax machine, and printer.
The last assignment we had that used Inspiration was interesting. It will be a great program I could really use in my future classroom. It is an easy way to create study guides and use as a visual aid to show your class. Personally, I find flow charts an easy way to study and I enjoy them.
This weekend I am going to my beach house with my family. School is already stressing me out so I am looking forward to laying on the beach and going out on the boat. I just really need time to relax and the beach is the best place for that!!
The last assignment we had that used Inspiration was interesting. It will be a great program I could really use in my future classroom. It is an easy way to create study guides and use as a visual aid to show your class. Personally, I find flow charts an easy way to study and I enjoy them.
This weekend I am going to my beach house with my family. School is already stressing me out so I am looking forward to laying on the beach and going out on the boat. I just really need time to relax and the beach is the best place for that!!
Monday, September 17, 2007
Post #2
Chapter 3 of our text book discussed many things. One main thing that I could see myself using was presentation software and graphics. Presenting new ideas and lessons to students is something that I will probably have to do within my professional career as a teacher. Using graphics is a great way to catch the student's attention and make lessons more interesting.
The newsletter assignment helped me learn how to create newsletters and gave me the idea to use them in my own class some day. I liked adding graphics and making the newsletter look pretty and catching to the parents and students that would be reading it.
I have been finding the SAM program to be useful but also very basic. Some of the tasks it asks you to do seem to be self explanatory. Doing the practice for it also takes up a lot of time.
The newsletter assignment helped me learn how to create newsletters and gave me the idea to use them in my own class some day. I liked adding graphics and making the newsletter look pretty and catching to the parents and students that would be reading it.
I have been finding the SAM program to be useful but also very basic. Some of the tasks it asks you to do seem to be self explanatory. Doing the practice for it also takes up a lot of time.
Post #1
The first chapter in this book introduced me to the idea of the digital student and the digital generation. I found this interesting because children today are much more acquainted with technology especially computers compared to even when I was in elementary school. Children today, know about computers and email and use it regularly. I also found the ARCS Motivational Model interesting in this chapter. Captivating the students and catching their attention is very important with teaching.
Since the last class, I have started my practice test for Windows XP. I do not think I have gained new knowledge about using Windows because I am very familiar with it. I did however, learn about blogging. I have never used a blog or heard of any one else using one before this class. It is a great idea for this class so we all can stay on track.
Outside of this class, I am Homecoming Chair for my sorority. We have been using the internet and emails a lot during the process of planning our homecoming. We have many deadlines of things we have to email in to those in charge and I also have to update my sorority with details as well as email our homecoming partners.
Since the last class, I have started my practice test for Windows XP. I do not think I have gained new knowledge about using Windows because I am very familiar with it. I did however, learn about blogging. I have never used a blog or heard of any one else using one before this class. It is a great idea for this class so we all can stay on track.
Outside of this class, I am Homecoming Chair for my sorority. We have been using the internet and emails a lot during the process of planning our homecoming. We have many deadlines of things we have to email in to those in charge and I also have to update my sorority with details as well as email our homecoming partners.
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