I think blogging is a great teaching tool. Writing is a big part of the 4th grade classroom because the students take a TAKS Writing test. Hearing the students voice in their compositions is a big part of the score they receive on the test. I think blogging is a great way to get the students to write and share their voice. It encourages students to take ownership of their learning in an innovative way. It also allows the students to get encouragement and feedback in a different format. I really enjoyed reading through all of the blogs that we were given. I especially liked reading through Duck With a blog. I enjoyed the student's responses. The students got to express their thoughts in a new way. You could tell that they really put thought into what they were saying.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Thing #2-Web 2.0
I began teaching 13 years ago. Technology in those days mainly consisted of going to the computer lab once a week and learning how to use the computer. It is certainly challenging as a teacher to keep up with the constantly changing technology, as well as learning how to incorporate the use of it in the classroom. But as teachers it is our responsibility to keep learning about all the new and different uses of technology out there and teaching our children how to use if.
The way I use technology in my classroom today has changed drastically. One of the main ways is using the Promethean board in my classroom. It is amazing how having the board in my classroom affects students behavior. The students love being able to use the board and will do anything to have their turn at using it.
I am looking forward to learning about some of the new technology that is out there. And I can't wait to bring it back to my classroom and share it with my students!
The way I use technology in my classroom today has changed drastically. One of the main ways is using the Promethean board in my classroom. It is amazing how having the board in my classroom affects students behavior. The students love being able to use the board and will do anything to have their turn at using it.
I am looking forward to learning about some of the new technology that is out there. And I can't wait to bring it back to my classroom and share it with my students!
Thing #1-7 1/2 Habits
I believe that all teachers should strive to be lifelong learners. For any teacher to be successful, they must constantly be learning themselves. Especially with all the new and constantly changing technology out there
The habit that will be the most challenging for me will be Habit #4, to have confidence in myself as a competent, effective learner. I do not have much confidence in myself when it comes to writing, especially, so the blogging part of the course will probably not be the easiest part for me. It will take some confidence for me to not procrastinate when it comes to writing my blogs.
The easiest habit for me will be to use technology to my advantage. I am very comfortable with using technology. I am usually up to date on the lastest technology. And I am very comfortable with "playing around" with technology to learn new things on my own.
The most important habit will be to view problems as challenges. I know there are going to be some things that I may have trouble with, but I need to remind myself that the challenges will provide me opportunities to learn. And that I am not doing this alone and I have resources out there to help me.
I am very excited about learning some new ideas from this class that I can take back and use in my classroom!
The habit that will be the most challenging for me will be Habit #4, to have confidence in myself as a competent, effective learner. I do not have much confidence in myself when it comes to writing, especially, so the blogging part of the course will probably not be the easiest part for me. It will take some confidence for me to not procrastinate when it comes to writing my blogs.
The easiest habit for me will be to use technology to my advantage. I am very comfortable with using technology. I am usually up to date on the lastest technology. And I am very comfortable with "playing around" with technology to learn new things on my own.
The most important habit will be to view problems as challenges. I know there are going to be some things that I may have trouble with, but I need to remind myself that the challenges will provide me opportunities to learn. And that I am not doing this alone and I have resources out there to help me.
I am very excited about learning some new ideas from this class that I can take back and use in my classroom!
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