Technology Project

This is the link to my DropBox Tech Project.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/e8j964ka1lk2ob8/Technology%20Project.docx

Week #16- 12/11

End of Semester Reflection-

I have honestly learned so much in this class. I was so unaware of all the technology tools that can be used in education. I was really unaware about how young kids are when they know a lot about technology. I learned how to use educational technology tools I can use in my future classroom like flipsnack, vocaroo, storybird, google earth, Animoto, glogster and many more. These tools can help me have a variety in my class and also allow my students to learn in different ways and be creative. I absolutely loved when we learned about google earth because I had NO IDEA that was possible! I am definitely using that in the future and hope to use it successfully. I also enjoyed talking about digital citizenship because I didn't realize how much potential danger is out there when using technology. We have to be very careful with our students when we assign assignments using the internet and such. Overall, this course has been extremely impactful and I will never forget the things I have learned because I will apply them to my future teaching career.

Throughout the semester I have made progress in some of the NETS. Specifically, I noticed that I have worked collaboratively with classmates using digital media, reasearched certain topics and presented what I learned. I have also applied digital tools to gather information, and have complete understanding about technology concepts, systems and operations.

Reflection #12

At work, Eton school, I overheard some 3 and 4 year old students talking on the way back from recess about how excited they are to design their own apps. This reminded me of the time we learned about this in class. They were legitimately talking about the tools and how long it would take and what was crazy to me was the excitement I heard in their voice. I started to think, wow what if these 3 year olds really do design apps. Imagine when their 15 or 30 what they will be designing then?

Reflection #11

Today I heard a four year old say she wants an iphone for Christmas. I was so shocked to hear this because usually I would expect a four year old to say they want a doll house or a new bike. It is absolutely crazy how much the younger generation is changing. I guess it is so hard to grasp because I was a little girl not too long ago. I hope technology changes the younger generation for the better, instead of something bad.

Week #15- 12/4

        On education.skype.com, I found a collaborative 5th grade math lesson. This class is taught by a bilingual teacher in Irving, Texas. The math lesson is about students learning division and problem solving methods. The main idea is to collaborate with another classroom and have each of our students create word problems for the other group to solve and walk through the problem solving process. 
        I think this collaborative math lesson is a great idea. I would definitely use this in my future classroom because students can learn in a unique way with other students. Using Skype as a learning tool might excite the students a little more than usual. The Nets it would fulfill would be….

     Nets.t

2.  Design and Develop Digital Age Learning

     Experiences and Assessments

       Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and   resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS·S.

Nets.s

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

     Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects,  solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

2. Communication and Collaboration

    Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively,  including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media

    

Reflection #10

In class on Tuesday, Monica brought up how laptops are becoming old and tablets are taking over. Personally, I love my laptop and I cant imagine writing papers on anything else other than a computer with a key board. Don't get me wrong, I think Ipads are awesome but I wonder if tablets will eventually take over and computers will become extinct. In schools, that be totally different to how I grew up. I guess as future teachers we need to adjust to the changes in technology for the better.

Comments- Part 2

Kendra Cotton - http://kendracotton.blogspot.com/2012/11/week-14.html?showComment=1354222970918#c3974934192152609626

Sigrid Thoreson- http://sigridthoreson.blogspot.com/2012/11/reflection-10-internet.html?showComment=1354223233351#c2202794736600423177

Amanda Downs- http://amdowns8.blogspot.com/2012/11/reflection-8.html?showComment=1354223443843#c7051981851612703952

Sarah Stoker- http://sarahstoker.blogspot.com/2012/11/reflection-12.html?showComment=1354223771795#c3305216248619239550

Leticia Vasquez- http://tootsievasquez06.blogspot.com/2012/11/reflection-8.html?showComment=1354224057077#c592448275111358416

Trey Botten- http://treybotten.blogspot.com/2012/12/15-skype-lesson.html?showComment=1354654503446#c3569483445307854976

Alyssa Sitzler- http://sitzleralyssa.blogspot.com/2012/12/week-16-end-of-semester-reflection.html?showComment=1354654759427#c8415570618514615748

Whitney Wright- http://wright2whitney.blogspot.com/2012/10/reflection-6.html?showComment=1354654890961#c4373644256748407484

Bethany Lowe- http://bethanylowesblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/week-10.html?showComment=1354655055885#c7024882875191592292

Heather- http://heatherkristinsadventures.blogspot.com/2012/11/reflection-11.html?showComment=1354655195436#c7909417637525390154