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Monday, November 10, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Using RSS
I was skeptical when I was first given the assignment to create an RSS feed. Not being very computer savvy, to say the least, I took the process one step at a time. I found that setting up this feed is very simple. I subscribed to sites such as www.nationalgeographic.com, www.scholastic.com, and several personal sites such as the foodnetwork. I then spent my down time during the week checking only one site. What a difference than surfing. Surprisingly I was successful at creating an RSS feed.
As an educator, this weblog would be useful in the classroom. When I am using the digital projector in my classroom I am always nervous as to what will "pop-up" on the screen as I am going to a site. Using this space can create piece-of-mind, knowing exactly what will be in view for the students. Setting up a Theme Unit would also be made easier if an RSS feed was set up in advance. Instead of the students meandering through the Internet they can be looking at the sites that are chosen.
Hopefully with more practice, and patients I will teach my 5th graders an easier way to to navigate the Internet by using an RSS feed.
Jeannette
As an educator, this weblog would be useful in the classroom. When I am using the digital projector in my classroom I am always nervous as to what will "pop-up" on the screen as I am going to a site. Using this space can create piece-of-mind, knowing exactly what will be in view for the students. Setting up a Theme Unit would also be made easier if an RSS feed was set up in advance. Instead of the students meandering through the Internet they can be looking at the sites that are chosen.
Hopefully with more practice, and patients I will teach my 5th graders an easier way to to navigate the Internet by using an RSS feed.
Jeannette
Wikipedia- I'm a "poster"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Instructional_technology This was my first post to Wikipedia. I hope the editors decide to keep my thoughts, but I'm not holding my breath!
Here's what I wrote:00:03, 10 November 2008 (UTC)Technology in the classroom an Educators standpoint---- I agree with expanding instructional technology to the field of education, as long as the educators are fully trained and willing to use the technology. Teachers with computer experience are already using the technology available within their reach. There are so many teachers in the education system that are not comfortable with technology, that pushing it into the curriculum will be impossible. Proper instruction for the teachers should be the first step.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Instructional_technology"
Here's what I wrote:00:03, 10 November 2008 (UTC)Technology in the classroom an Educators standpoint---- I agree with expanding instructional technology to the field of education, as long as the educators are fully trained and willing to use the technology. Teachers with computer experience are already using the technology available within their reach. There are so many teachers in the education system that are not comfortable with technology, that pushing it into the curriculum will be impossible. Proper instruction for the teachers should be the first step.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Instructional_technology"
Monday, October 27, 2008
Technology Improving Test Scores?
After reviewing an article from the 2008 October edition of the T.H.E Journal, I have began reviewing the use technology in my classroom as an aid in making and changing lessons to support the individual needs of my students.
The article shares a new report issued by the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA). The main theories of the report are that the use of technology to review strengths and weaknesses of students does in fact improve scores; as long as the data collected is used to improve instruction. The test scores are then compiled and used for educators to help in areas of need. The tests are for the teachers, not for the students, and the testing should be informal.
I feel as a classroom teacher, I am always looking for evidence that I am teaching skills correctly, and teaching skills that are necessary. (That's human nature) Upon the completion of technology-based tests, reports can easily be created, and reviewed. The use of these tests are an excellent tool that I use to "get a feel" of my student's abilities. When I know what each individual's strengths and weaknesses are, I can build my lessons to suit. We are essentially creating Individualized Education Programs for all students. Who wouldn't benefit?
The article shares a new report issued by the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA). The main theories of the report are that the use of technology to review strengths and weaknesses of students does in fact improve scores; as long as the data collected is used to improve instruction. The test scores are then compiled and used for educators to help in areas of need. The tests are for the teachers, not for the students, and the testing should be informal.
I feel as a classroom teacher, I am always looking for evidence that I am teaching skills correctly, and teaching skills that are necessary. (That's human nature) Upon the completion of technology-based tests, reports can easily be created, and reviewed. The use of these tests are an excellent tool that I use to "get a feel" of my student's abilities. When I know what each individual's strengths and weaknesses are, I can build my lessons to suit. We are essentially creating Individualized Education Programs for all students. Who wouldn't benefit?
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