In the past week, I created 4 different materials that I could use somewhere in my classroom. A newsletter, a flyer, a quiz and a concept map. It was exciting to know that I am able to create materials that I believe are presentable for a class as well as the parents of my students. This class really is boosting my confidence with running a classroom.
randomly - my brothers spoofs have been posted - and they rock. yay little brothers! It truly is amazing to see what a student who has been raised with computers can do. He's only 4 years younger than me but he has so much more experience with the programs.... no I'm not jealous...
Friday, September 28, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
update 2.0
http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/llama
I'm aware that it's immature. but everyone needs a little something to brighten their day.
plus, i like llamas.
On to the seriousness!
Working with Microsoft Publisher and Inspiration *almost* make me want to transfer into El. education. almost. In reality though, the programs that are available will make study guides and even hand-outs so much easier and student-friendly. I can even keep wishing and hope that the school district I get hired in decides to invest in projectors and smartboards. I'm extremely excited to get up in front of a class and be able to use all this technology to reach the students exactly where they are. How funny is it that I used to think writing on the blackboard was the highlight of the day?
time for capture the flag.
I'm aware that it's immature. but everyone needs a little something to brighten their day.
plus, i like llamas.
On to the seriousness!
Working with Microsoft Publisher and Inspiration *almost* make me want to transfer into El. education. almost. In reality though, the programs that are available will make study guides and even hand-outs so much easier and student-friendly. I can even keep wishing and hope that the school district I get hired in decides to invest in projectors and smartboards. I'm extremely excited to get up in front of a class and be able to use all this technology to reach the students exactly where they are. How funny is it that I used to think writing on the blackboard was the highlight of the day?
time for capture the flag.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Tech world
In the Mac lab this week.... now I'm not much of an Apple fan (steve jobs is a bitter, jealous man) but I really enjoy the dual operating system. It combines the new ideas of the Mac and the familiarity of Windows. I'm not going over to the apple side... but i can't help not hating steve jobs so much.
On a more serious note - this tech class is actually quite interesting. It's not just writing on smartboards and learning to use excel. I'm already feeling a bit more capable to stand up in front of a class and be able to communicate in a way they understand. Plus, sitting on a computer for an hour is much better than listening to a lecture!
The Romans saw technology as an advantage, they used it to triumph over their enemies and to improve their own lives. Random inventions that seemed so backwards at the time ended up revolutionizing our world. (eg: the arch, concrete, paved roads) To echo the Romans, computers were irrelevant and cumbersome 25 years ago, and absolutely indispensable now.
On a more serious note - this tech class is actually quite interesting. It's not just writing on smartboards and learning to use excel. I'm already feeling a bit more capable to stand up in front of a class and be able to communicate in a way they understand. Plus, sitting on a computer for an hour is much better than listening to a lecture!
The Romans saw technology as an advantage, they used it to triumph over their enemies and to improve their own lives. Random inventions that seemed so backwards at the time ended up revolutionizing our world. (eg: the arch, concrete, paved roads) To echo the Romans, computers were irrelevant and cumbersome 25 years ago, and absolutely indispensable now.
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