Sunday, April 19, 2009
My EDM 310 Blog Assignments are Now Complete
If I could say anything to future students in this class, it would have to be make sure you do your blogs and don't get behind on them. I mean I know its going to seem like such a pain sometimes doing them every week, but honestly they don't take that long and you may actually learn something. And also you lose points for being late, so just do them. Second off make sure you are in class, it really does help you excel in the class. You miss a class and you could miss major information that could help towards the midterm or the final that you have to make 100% on to pass the class. With that being said, overall this class is a great class. I honestly did learn a lot from it and see why future teachers need to take this course. So just roll with the course and get through it and try to enjoy it as best you can!
Last Post!
This computer class truly has taught me so much. Walking into this class I figured I already knew just about everything one needed to know about computers and what they can do to help. However, this class really showed that you have to always continue to learn and open up your mind to new ideas. In this class I learned things that I thought I would never learn or needed to learn. However, this class showed many different programs that can be used in the classroom to bring technology to the future students.
One thing that I learned in this class was how to create a podcast. The idea behind it is a great one and I learned it can be a great tool to help in the classroom. Whether the teacher creates her own podcast for her students or the students listen to podcast already made. The podcast we listen to were really interesting and could teach future teachers a lot. We also had to read blogs, and create out own blogs. The idea that you could possibly reach students from around the world and visa versa is just amazing to me. I had never even blogged before a day in my life until this class and I really see its importance.
Moving on from the Internet, this class really taught me how to use programs that one uses just about everyday ten times better. I now know how to use excel and use it the right way with the functions and the graphs and everything. Which is something I never thought would happen. I also learned how to better utilize word and power-point as well. All these tools and programs and ideas are going to be great for any future teacher and maybe even a future physical education teacher, like myself.
To say that everything was taught in this class that could be taught would not be telling the truth but to be honest I honestly cant think of anything I would have liked to have learned either better or just in general. The class is truly a great stepping stone to becoming a great teacher.
One thing that I learned in this class was how to create a podcast. The idea behind it is a great one and I learned it can be a great tool to help in the classroom. Whether the teacher creates her own podcast for her students or the students listen to podcast already made. The podcast we listen to were really interesting and could teach future teachers a lot. We also had to read blogs, and create out own blogs. The idea that you could possibly reach students from around the world and visa versa is just amazing to me. I had never even blogged before a day in my life until this class and I really see its importance.
Moving on from the Internet, this class really taught me how to use programs that one uses just about everyday ten times better. I now know how to use excel and use it the right way with the functions and the graphs and everything. Which is something I never thought would happen. I also learned how to better utilize word and power-point as well. All these tools and programs and ideas are going to be great for any future teacher and maybe even a future physical education teacher, like myself.
To say that everything was taught in this class that could be taught would not be telling the truth but to be honest I honestly cant think of anything I would have liked to have learned either better or just in general. The class is truly a great stepping stone to becoming a great teacher.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Podcast in the Classroom
The use of video podcast in the classroom I feel is a wonderful idea. On the podcast features titled WGBH there are many different educational video podcast ranging from grades K-12th. The video podcast that i choose to watch was in the K-5 group called " A Night in the Coral Reef". It was about a 3 min video and it was very visually pleasing as well and very educational. I think it fit the age group it was placed in and was just long enough for these children's attention spans. It talked about the different type of creatures that live in the reef and how they survive. It did not over due with information it gave just enough so that the children could understand. It should many different types of fish as well as other creatures. This video would do very well in the classroom.
I think that video podcast should be used in the classroom because for one they are easily accessed. They don't take long to download and not to mention they are not very long. So if the teacher wanted to just give a short intro about the topic these would be a great way to peak the children interest, for any age group. The idea behind them are great and there seems to be a variety to choose from.
The last point I want to make about these video podcast in the classroom is the fact that it ranges from grades K-12th. So that any classroom, whether elementary or high school one of these podcast would be great. If used in the high school setting they could watch one and maybe answer a worksheet on what they watched, that way the teacher knows they watched it. With the younger kids the teacher could asked question in the classroom. Over all the idea is a great one and should be used in ever classroom, and to be honest it could even work in a physical education stand point.
I think that video podcast should be used in the classroom because for one they are easily accessed. They don't take long to download and not to mention they are not very long. So if the teacher wanted to just give a short intro about the topic these would be a great way to peak the children interest, for any age group. The idea behind them are great and there seems to be a variety to choose from.
The last point I want to make about these video podcast in the classroom is the fact that it ranges from grades K-12th. So that any classroom, whether elementary or high school one of these podcast would be great. If used in the high school setting they could watch one and maybe answer a worksheet on what they watched, that way the teacher knows they watched it. With the younger kids the teacher could asked question in the classroom. Over all the idea is a great one and should be used in ever classroom, and to be honest it could even work in a physical education stand point.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Educational Podcast
The first podcast I watched was The edible Schoolyard. This video was amazing to me. Its such a different way to teach and for kids to learn. The kids in the video seem to be generally happy with the environment around them and the learning that they get to do. They are learning by doing which I think is one of the best ways to learn. The next podcast I watched was A Night in the Global Village, this podcast is just as amazing as the first. It is all about children being taken out of their comfort zone to learn and walk in someone else shoes. Its a great way to teach children about different culture because they will get to experience new things.
Both of these podcast could be used in the classroom in multiple different ways. Its first shows teachers maybe a new and different way to teach on a smaller scale then these schools. Maybe allow their students to have a small garden or allow their student experience life in another country. Teachers could even learn that maybe students need to be more hands on and not so direct focus.
As far as students are concerned when it comes to something like this, it will show them new and different experiences. It will show that other kids are doing things that are interesting yet educational. The idea behind these two schools and the video produce are just amazing and if more schools could incorporate some of these learning styles students would be so much more well rounded. These podcast should be shown to every kid and every teacher. They are great learning tools.
Both of these podcast could be used in the classroom in multiple different ways. Its first shows teachers maybe a new and different way to teach on a smaller scale then these schools. Maybe allow their students to have a small garden or allow their student experience life in another country. Teachers could even learn that maybe students need to be more hands on and not so direct focus.
As far as students are concerned when it comes to something like this, it will show them new and different experiences. It will show that other kids are doing things that are interesting yet educational. The idea behind these two schools and the video produce are just amazing and if more schools could incorporate some of these learning styles students would be so much more well rounded. These podcast should be shown to every kid and every teacher. They are great learning tools.
ITunes University
What can Itunes come up with next? Itunes is a great place for portable music and videos and even radio but they also have a educational side to them as well. Itunes has created Itunes University, which is a part of itunes where its full of educational media. Its open to all students and teachers alike. It can be used in the classroom or for homework help.
According to the Apple website , Itunes University is a quick way for mobile learning. They also state that itunes university can be used internally or externally. What this means is you could create a Itunes university website just for your school that is password protected and full of the information one would need. However it can be externally which is open to everyone or a mixture of the two. Either way it creates a great interactive tool for the classroom.
Many university have created itunes university for their students and even though it seems to be a more college based system, high school could probably benefit from it as well. According to the Apple website they listed about ten schools that have their own itunes university and I am sure there are plenty more. Itunes should be used by students if they have a ipod because I believe its a great tool.
According to the Apple website , Itunes University is a quick way for mobile learning. They also state that itunes university can be used internally or externally. What this means is you could create a Itunes university website just for your school that is password protected and full of the information one would need. However it can be externally which is open to everyone or a mixture of the two. Either way it creates a great interactive tool for the classroom.
Many university have created itunes university for their students and even though it seems to be a more college based system, high school could probably benefit from it as well. According to the Apple website they listed about ten schools that have their own itunes university and I am sure there are plenty more. Itunes should be used by students if they have a ipod because I believe its a great tool.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Dr. Christie Website.
Teachers are always needing resources on how to maybe bring more technology into the classroom. Well one such teacher created a website dedicated one just for that purpose. Her name is Dr. Alice Christie and she taught for over 40 years. In exploring her website I found many interesting things that could be used in the classroom for any school. She brings technology to the teacher and student.
The first thing that caught my eye was her page on Instant Messaging and what certain slang terms mean. I am not quite sure she advocating using IM in the classroom but she is showing teachers and many parents alike what certain slang terms and abbreviated terms mean. Instant messaging maybe could be a tool in the classroom but only if well monitor and for a classroom discussion to be done in a new and inventive way.
The next page I looked at was her page on navigating the Internet. She shows in this page the different ways and step by steps ways on getting around the Internet. This would be a great source in the classroom for students because it could teach them the proper way to navigate. Many students don't know the proper way and to be honest I'm not to sure I do either. She even gives some references to sites that she uses herself. All and all this page is very useful for inside the classroom.
Although her website had many more things to look at if I keep going this blog will never end. Her site would be so useful to so many teachers. You can tell she really cares about how the teachers teach their students so that students have the best things in the educational system.
Ipod experiences in instruction
The Ipod, most of us know it as a way to listen to our favorite music while walking to class or just sitting at home. However in the past few years Ipods have become the new classroom tool. One school started this trend and now many more schools and researchers are looking into its effectiveness in the classroom. Duke University in 2004 decided to give all their upcoming freshmen free Ipods as way to test a theory so to speak. They programed the Ipods with a academic calender and the schools fight school. The idea behind doing this is so students can have a place for lectures and use it as a research tool. However the question is, is it going to work. The answer simply comes from trying and using the idea.
Another site I found about this topic is actually a research brief on the use of Ipods in the classroom, its called Using Ipods for instruction . The main topic of this article is can it be done, and will it work. They talked about schools that have already intertwined Ipods into the study and they talked about its effectiveness. It was a really informative brief.
In my opinion about the subject i believe that it can be done and it can be effective, if the students are willing to make it work. The idea behind using it in the classroom I think would make it more interesting for the student and they would be more willing to learn more about the subject. Not to mention all the extra resources sitting at their finger tips. Ipods should be used but in a very educational way.
Another site I found about this topic is actually a research brief on the use of Ipods in the classroom, its called Using Ipods for instruction . The main topic of this article is can it be done, and will it work. They talked about schools that have already intertwined Ipods into the study and they talked about its effectiveness. It was a really informative brief.
In my opinion about the subject i believe that it can be done and it can be effective, if the students are willing to make it work. The idea behind using it in the classroom I think would make it more interesting for the student and they would be more willing to learn more about the subject. Not to mention all the extra resources sitting at their finger tips. Ipods should be used but in a very educational way.
Wikipedia Post
Wikipedia is a site where information flows freely and can be edited by just about anyone. The question that has a raised from this is whether Wikipedia is a reliable source or not. The idea behind having such a vase about information free to anyone is a great idea the problem is that any can edit and some people edit to their benefit. In my personal opinion Wikipedia is a good source of general information but just like a teacher of mine said if you see the same information some where else then its probably true information. I believe that the scanner that the graduate student created is a great way to monitor who places information on this site and what not. This site is no so much false information, you just have to be willing to look at the information in a non bias form, because companies and people can change information to make it better or worst. If you go into the site thinking that way the information you do receive from Wikipedia could be used as a good source. My last thought, don't make Wikipedia you main source, make it your starting point.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Eleventh Post
Professor Pausch is a very inspiring speaker and teacher. When he starts out his lecture he speaks about his childhood dreams and how he managed to achieve them. He started with this saying that in teaching we have to allow the student to achieve their goals. He talked about how no matter how many "brick walls" so to speak you come across, if you truly want something they will not stand in your way. He truly believes that anything is possible if its something you truly want.
Also in the lecture he lays down what he will not talk about instead of things he will talk about. He so relaxed in his speaking which makes him all that more personable. He brings in his life lessons and things he achieved and how he made them work no matter what. He is a go- getter kind of guy and I truly believe that he would want students to be that way as well. The fact that he wanted to be a NFL player really shocked me and the way he achieved that goal in such a way amazed me. He is truly a great speaker.
During the lecture he did not say that all his success was just from his doing. He made sure to speak about anyone who helped him along the way. And one such part of the lecture he spoke of a dean he went to in order to get permission to work with Disney and the dean told him no. But yet another dean told him he did not have all the information and that he would need more. He was trying to show that the way to say things to people and really affect a person. He wanted people to understand that words matter.
In the end this man is a great man. And its tragic that someone of his talent died so young. But like he said in the start of his lecture he did not want that to be a factor. "You deal with the cards you are dealt". He truly had a lot to say and teacher should really listen to him and students alike. He really wants people to achieve so much in life and live life to the fullest.
Also in the lecture he lays down what he will not talk about instead of things he will talk about. He so relaxed in his speaking which makes him all that more personable. He brings in his life lessons and things he achieved and how he made them work no matter what. He is a go- getter kind of guy and I truly believe that he would want students to be that way as well. The fact that he wanted to be a NFL player really shocked me and the way he achieved that goal in such a way amazed me. He is truly a great speaker.
During the lecture he did not say that all his success was just from his doing. He made sure to speak about anyone who helped him along the way. And one such part of the lecture he spoke of a dean he went to in order to get permission to work with Disney and the dean told him no. But yet another dean told him he did not have all the information and that he would need more. He was trying to show that the way to say things to people and really affect a person. He wanted people to understand that words matter.
In the end this man is a great man. And its tragic that someone of his talent died so young. But like he said in the start of his lecture he did not want that to be a factor. "You deal with the cards you are dealt". He truly had a lot to say and teacher should really listen to him and students alike. He really wants people to achieve so much in life and live life to the fullest.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Tenth Post
We had to listen to two podcast from last year's classes. The two podcast that I choose were Watchers and listeners-How do we respond?and Reflections On "The last lecture of Randy Pausch". Podcast are online conversation about different topics that can be argued or just discussed. The podcast the student's from last year's class had to be more on technology then anything else. The first podcast I listened to was Watchers and listeners.
This podcast conceded of three students and the the teacher Dr. Strange. To say that this podcast had problems I can't really say because it did have the professor involved. The team themselves seemed to have there ideas well put together and it did not seemed staged and practiced which is how podcast should be. Just laid back conversation on a topic that interest you. They knew their information very well and spoke about it in a intellectual way. I think that maybe having the teacher involved though hinder them because they may did not talk has freely because the topic at head was the professor article. Over all though the podcast was very well done and not many mistakes that I could see.
The next podcast that I listen to was Reflections On "The last lecture of Randy Pausch". The reason I choose this particular podcast was because it seemed interesting and I wanted to see the difference between having the teacher involved and not involved. They had a conversation which I thought was well done. Although I don't know how interested they were into the topic. However I do believe that not having the teacher involved in the podcast did help them out. They were allowed a little more freedom to express maybe ideas and opinions.
Over all the two podcast were very well done. I think the podcast that I do needs to be very conversational so that it relates to many people. It needs to be relative information and it needs to be interesting. The people also need to try and enjoy their podcast while they are doing it, in hopes that people might get more interested in listening to it.
This podcast conceded of three students and the the teacher Dr. Strange. To say that this podcast had problems I can't really say because it did have the professor involved. The team themselves seemed to have there ideas well put together and it did not seemed staged and practiced which is how podcast should be. Just laid back conversation on a topic that interest you. They knew their information very well and spoke about it in a intellectual way. I think that maybe having the teacher involved though hinder them because they may did not talk has freely because the topic at head was the professor article. Over all though the podcast was very well done and not many mistakes that I could see.
The next podcast that I listen to was Reflections On "The last lecture of Randy Pausch". The reason I choose this particular podcast was because it seemed interesting and I wanted to see the difference between having the teacher involved and not involved. They had a conversation which I thought was well done. Although I don't know how interested they were into the topic. However I do believe that not having the teacher involved in the podcast did help them out. They were allowed a little more freedom to express maybe ideas and opinions.
Over all the two podcast were very well done. I think the podcast that I do needs to be very conversational so that it relates to many people. It needs to be relative information and it needs to be interesting. The people also need to try and enjoy their podcast while they are doing it, in hopes that people might get more interested in listening to it.
Ninth Post
I bring to your attention another great idea and blog written by the creator of FischBowl blog. This blog offers so many different ideas for every month of the year. The blog I choose was for February and was titledA Formula for Success?.It caught my eye because I wonder what could be his idea for a formula for success. Well as I read the blog I began to understand. He took it from the stand point of mathematics, but I am sure it could be used for almost any subject.
The blog simply states that in schools today and schools back when, are learning and were learning subjects out of context, particularly math. He states that we teach students math in the form or formulas and memorization but we don't relate the math problems and formulas to everyday life. With that being said are the students honestly learning the subject at hand or just putting it to memory for the next test? There stands the question.
The idea that our students are learning a subject but not keeping it for the long run is a scary thought. He states that although assessment is needed for students and that we should not water down math or make it easier we just need to make it more practical to our everyday lifestyles. I am a twenty year old college student who hates math and always has but reading this blog put allot of things in to perspective for me.
The idea that a subject might actually be taught in such a way that it could be used in everyday life would be a amazing. This concept and idea that fischbowl brought up is a great one. How many times have we students said " when am I every going to use this?". It's somewhat true. There are many math problems that I could not do now and I took many years of math. It's all in how to teach a subject on whether or not a student will remember. We need to remember students are the future we need to teach so they learn.
The blog simply states that in schools today and schools back when, are learning and were learning subjects out of context, particularly math. He states that we teach students math in the form or formulas and memorization but we don't relate the math problems and formulas to everyday life. With that being said are the students honestly learning the subject at hand or just putting it to memory for the next test? There stands the question.
The idea that our students are learning a subject but not keeping it for the long run is a scary thought. He states that although assessment is needed for students and that we should not water down math or make it easier we just need to make it more practical to our everyday lifestyles. I am a twenty year old college student who hates math and always has but reading this blog put allot of things in to perspective for me.
The idea that a subject might actually be taught in such a way that it could be used in everyday life would be a amazing. This concept and idea that fischbowl brought up is a great one. How many times have we students said " when am I every going to use this?". It's somewhat true. There are many math problems that I could not do now and I took many years of math. It's all in how to teach a subject on whether or not a student will remember. We need to remember students are the future we need to teach so they learn.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Eighth Post
Podcast are a innovated way to get information out to people around the world. They allow anyone who knows how to make a podcast, to develop one and publish it. The six podcast that I listen to were about education and and technology. They seemed like they would be great helping tools for teachers or students.
One of the first things I noticed about the podcast was the fact that some of them were very conversational. In the sense of they act as if they are just talking to one another as just another day. It makes the podcast much more interesting and I think it allows people to gain more information from it. With that thought it leads me to my next observations.
The educational podcast were really lively and really gave new ways for teachers to connect with other teachers and maybe even new ideas for the classroom. The Smart-Board podcast really shows this because its an actually tool that can be used in the classroom or at home. It allows teachers around the world to connect with one another.
The idea behind these podcast are really a tech savvy way for teachers to go down to their students level and learn something new. These podcast are really focused on education and technology. They stay pretty personal which brings people in, it also gives new ideas. These podcast would allow for the student to maybe voice their individual opinion. Podcast are a new future tool that I think will be in the classroom.
One of the first things I noticed about the podcast was the fact that some of them were very conversational. In the sense of they act as if they are just talking to one another as just another day. It makes the podcast much more interesting and I think it allows people to gain more information from it. With that thought it leads me to my next observations.
The educational podcast were really lively and really gave new ways for teachers to connect with other teachers and maybe even new ideas for the classroom. The Smart-Board podcast really shows this because its an actually tool that can be used in the classroom or at home. It allows teachers around the world to connect with one another.
The idea behind these podcast are really a tech savvy way for teachers to go down to their students level and learn something new. These podcast are really focused on education and technology. They stay pretty personal which brings people in, it also gives new ideas. These podcast would allow for the student to maybe voice their individual opinion. Podcast are a new future tool that I think will be in the classroom.
Seventh Post
The Fischbowl blog once again brings up a very good thought about are teachers and students today. Is it okay to be technologically illiterate? After reading Karl Fisch thoughts and the thoughts of Terry Freedman he brought in I would have to agree with them. Its not alright for teachers not to know anything about technology today. Its the future of our country and our students.
The first part of the blog comes from a source written by Terry Freedman , who list standards that should be set for teachers/workers that if not followed could lead to lost of job. Now mind you some of them are a little extreme but the thought behind it is great. The idea that in today's society its socially acceptable to be proud that you can work a computer. It should not be something you are proud of but something you are going to want to fix.
The next part of the blog goes on to say that the teachers need to learn right along with their students, which I think is a great idea. Karl Fisch makes this statement and believes if teachers don't learn as their students do they can not move forward. Like Mr. Fisch said in the coming future the ability to find a job and no knowing computers is going to get harder. A lot of jobs now a days are run by computers or on computers. If the teacher teaching our students don't know computers then what hope do our students have.
This blog is very informative and one of the best questions that needs to be asked today. The idea that our students could be lost when it comes to our future because it will be completely technologically based is scary. These questions and problems need to be fixed now not later. We need to make it where people are not proud they can't use a computer but ashamed they aren't learning now.
The first part of the blog comes from a source written by Terry Freedman , who list standards that should be set for teachers/workers that if not followed could lead to lost of job. Now mind you some of them are a little extreme but the thought behind it is great. The idea that in today's society its socially acceptable to be proud that you can work a computer. It should not be something you are proud of but something you are going to want to fix.
The next part of the blog goes on to say that the teachers need to learn right along with their students, which I think is a great idea. Karl Fisch makes this statement and believes if teachers don't learn as their students do they can not move forward. Like Mr. Fisch said in the coming future the ability to find a job and no knowing computers is going to get harder. A lot of jobs now a days are run by computers or on computers. If the teacher teaching our students don't know computers then what hope do our students have.
This blog is very informative and one of the best questions that needs to be asked today. The idea that our students could be lost when it comes to our future because it will be completely technologically based is scary. These questions and problems need to be fixed now not later. We need to make it where people are not proud they can't use a computer but ashamed they aren't learning now.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Sixth Post
Blogs can reach world wide and just like students and teachers blog here in the United States schools and teachers blog in other countries as well. Blogs from all over can teach us all something new and different about the world.
The first blog I found internationally was the blog called Shu Ren International School blog . This blog is all about this Mandarin school and it shows what classrooms look like what students look like and what is expected there. The idea behind this blog is to get more people to attend this school. It looks to me to be a school anyone around the world could attended if wanted. They show programs such as summer camp and adult programs. It is also geared to younger students as well. Looking around on the blog I notice that teachers at this school have blogs as well. Which can shows someone who might want there child there what all goes one. It shows the children learning and playing. The idea behind this blog unlike the America blogs i found is geared more towards the school and what it has to offer not geared towards education of a individual classroom.
The next blog that I found from a international school was Pencaitland Primary blog . Its all about a primary school in Scotland. The blog itself is based around giving information about the daily activities of the students in the school. The school is very small and so this blog lets parents and others alike show whats goes on. It allows the students to interact as well because they are also on the blog participating in educational activities that they can go home and show their parents. The site also shows classrooms and what goes one in them. They even make a point to show the football team ( or soccer team as Americas like to call it). This blog is very center around all the students in the school because it shows their artwork and just general hard work. This blog is very educational and student friendly.
Fifth Post
The use of technology in the classroom today is overwhelming and a great addition to learning. In doing some research on the Internet I found two teachers who blog for there students and for the parents. The first blog I am going to explain is Mr. Clung blog . This blog is geared towards middle school students and shows video of his students as well as all the work they accomplish while in class. Its a great tool cause not only can students go on there and see their work and see what has been going on it keeps them active in the learning process. This blog is also great for parents who are very involved in there child's school and want to know what they are learning while they are away at school during the day. Mr.Clung places videos up there of his class as well as other educational videos, he also shows what experiments they do and pictures from inside the classroom. He explains each step and this blog truly shows how involved he is with his students. His blog is also filled with sites for students or other teachers to use in aiding their education. Mr.Clung classroom blog is a wonderful add to his teaching. It engages students and teaches them something new as well as involving the parents.
The next blog that i am going to tell you about is Janice Friese's blog who is a Information Technologist, who decided to blog about her trip to Greece by uploading pictures and information to keep her students informed and learning. The whole blog about her trip to Greece, where she went in Greece, and educational trips she took while there. This blog is geared more to a older group of students, probably ranging from high school to college level. She gives a play by play of what she did and everything. I think its a good tool because for someone who maybe can't go to Greece and read this and see the beauty that is Greece. Her students as well get to learn about something while their teacher is away. Its like she is teaching while being outside the classroom. Her blog was very inspiring and showed the beauty of Greece and gave a great example to her students.The idea to use blogs in a classroom setting is a great one. It allows students to get involved and allows parents to become involved in there students life's as well. These blogs establish something special between student and teacher as well.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Fourth Post
Every state has its way of trying to make the education within that state better. The state of Alabama has done one such thing and its call ACCESS or Alabama Connecting Classroom Educators and Students Statewide program. The idea behind this program is so that student can excel. Many public schools don't offer a wide variety of Advance Placement programs and with this program schools can. The idea behind this program according to their website, is to allow students to provide advance placement courses, dual enrollment courses, advance diploma courses and many more.
This program allows the student and or teacher to bring a computer into the classroom and allow a child to learn from it with a online course. This program also provides extra tools for teachers with courses that may be in the school but just need a little more help. The ACCESS program not only wants to be located in schools but also provide centers for students to attend. The state of Alabama does not want its students to fall behind in times when education is everything. The ACCESS program is one that I think can help with that.
My profession will not require me to use this website or program because its not focused on physical education but the academics of school. This should be intertwined in every public schools so that students have every opportunity to excel and whatever they may want to do.
Click here for ACCESS
This program allows the student and or teacher to bring a computer into the classroom and allow a child to learn from it with a online course. This program also provides extra tools for teachers with courses that may be in the school but just need a little more help. The ACCESS program not only wants to be located in schools but also provide centers for students to attend. The state of Alabama does not want its students to fall behind in times when education is everything. The ACCESS program is one that I think can help with that.
My profession will not require me to use this website or program because its not focused on physical education but the academics of school. This should be intertwined in every public schools so that students have every opportunity to excel and whatever they may want to do.
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Third Post
The movie called "Did you know?" in my opinion is a in genius way to reach students and teachers alike about the many problems that children of tomorrow will face without the right education. This problem is not just state wide but world wide. The United States is lucky we can offer education to almost every child many countries can not. The statistics on this movie were amazing to me, the idea of how many people use the Internet and computers when they have not been around that long.
It just shows how they can come in handy in the educational setting. I think students and teacher should watch this because it really opens your eyes. To think about how many children don't finish fifth grade or that all of India can speak English. Its amazing the facts in this. America is not alone in its struggle to create programs for the future of students. The idea that there are majors now for things that have not even happen yet. We are preparing for what is to come and creating a better world for it. However to create that better world everyone needs to understand what are children need.
I liked the fact it gave questions to ask your principal, school board, and representatives. These are people that play a hand in what the future children learn and when. We need to work for a better tomorrow.
It just shows how they can come in handy in the educational setting. I think students and teacher should watch this because it really opens your eyes. To think about how many children don't finish fifth grade or that all of India can speak English. Its amazing the facts in this. America is not alone in its struggle to create programs for the future of students. The idea that there are majors now for things that have not even happen yet. We are preparing for what is to come and creating a better world for it. However to create that better world everyone needs to understand what are children need.
I liked the fact it gave questions to ask your principal, school board, and representatives. These are people that play a hand in what the future children learn and when. We need to work for a better tomorrow.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Second Post
What is ALEX? The idea behind ALEX seems simple enough. It's a program created so that the teachers in Alabama are teaching our students the right thing at the right time. The website provides courses of study, lesson plans, web links, and much more. Anything and everything to make sure teachers are on the right track with the student.
ALEX allows even physical education teacher a laid out plan that states at what level a kindergartner should be doing certain things. The website also shows things for professional learning to take it to the next level as well as e-learning. E-learning is for school that may not offer certain course and they can be taken online. The idea for ALEX is a great one and one teacher of any field should use. The students of today need to be ready for tomorrow.
For me going into physical education as my professional ALEX would be a great tool. The fact that you can pick the grade you are going to teach and it shows what that level should be learning and when as well a lesson plans. Whenever I get a job in my field this website will be a very vital tool.
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ALEX allows even physical education teacher a laid out plan that states at what level a kindergartner should be doing certain things. The website also shows things for professional learning to take it to the next level as well as e-learning. E-learning is for school that may not offer certain course and they can be taken online. The idea for ALEX is a great one and one teacher of any field should use. The students of today need to be ready for tomorrow.
For me going into physical education as my professional ALEX would be a great tool. The fact that you can pick the grade you are going to teach and it shows what that level should be learning and when as well a lesson plans. Whenever I get a job in my field this website will be a very vital tool.
Click here for ALEX
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
First Post
Hi, my name is Brooke. I am a Junior at the University of South Alabama, majoring in Physical Education. I graduated from St. Paul's Episcopal School in 2006. I attended that school for 13 years. Also it is where I would love to teach one day.
Being a physical education major, I would love to teach pre-K through Second grade because they tend to enjoy physical education the most. Teaching has been around me ever since I can remember. My grandmother taught at the school I graduated from for 22 years and loved every minute of it. She is what inspired me to become a physical education major.
Even though my major is physical education I plan to come back to school and get a bachelors in history as well because it is my second favorite thing to learn besides the major I am in now. I would love to be able to get a job as P.E teacher or as a high school history teacher. Either way I would be teaching, which would be great.
Don't really know what else to say. Other then I work at the school I graduated from with pre-K through kindergarten in a afternoon care. I have been there for four years now. I love children and could not imagine a job that did not include them.
My favorite website is Facebook
Being a physical education major, I would love to teach pre-K through Second grade because they tend to enjoy physical education the most. Teaching has been around me ever since I can remember. My grandmother taught at the school I graduated from for 22 years and loved every minute of it. She is what inspired me to become a physical education major.
Even though my major is physical education I plan to come back to school and get a bachelors in history as well because it is my second favorite thing to learn besides the major I am in now. I would love to be able to get a job as P.E teacher or as a high school history teacher. Either way I would be teaching, which would be great.
Don't really know what else to say. Other then I work at the school I graduated from with pre-K through kindergarten in a afternoon care. I have been there for four years now. I love children and could not imagine a job that did not include them.
My favorite website is Facebook
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