How quickly this spring semester has flown by... we're down to only 3 classes left! It feels like I was just saying that, not that long ago, except it was much colder outside. This semester has been exciting and engaging. Aside from working on a great collaboration project with four members from my TEAM, getting my Efolio up, running and updated often, I attended a Conference which was very exciting!
However, I am looking forward to summer! I've been busy and just need some time to relax :)
Showing posts with label Reflections. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reflections. Show all posts
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Will technologies shape Education in 2008?
Yes! Technology will assist in shaping education in 2008. In TEAM alone, we use the tools which are considered "social operating systems" or social networking. Now that I am familiar with social bookmarking, I truly appreciate the fact that it is used to organize work and show others what work we engage in and leaves a trail behind of our current lives.
Aside from social bookmarking, collaborative web technologies and videos are already being used in classrooms. As far as using videos, it's a great way for content to be presented, as another way for students to view new information. With the internet and so many choices out there, teachers can be selective to choose what they want to focus on and have the ability to chose the quality (amateur or professionally created). We should be grateful for the vast information right at our fingertips.
Aside from social bookmarking, collaborative web technologies and videos are already being used in classrooms. As far as using videos, it's a great way for content to be presented, as another way for students to view new information. With the internet and so many choices out there, teachers can be selective to choose what they want to focus on and have the ability to chose the quality (amateur or professionally created). We should be grateful for the vast information right at our fingertips.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Only 3 Classes left??
Wow. How fast everything this semester has happened! Even though as I think back to the first day of class, getting our color coded name tags and introducing our partners to the teammates, it seems like it was just last week.
Fast forward to November 5th. Three EEVC Warm Ups were completed and packaged. Workshops have been completed. Many tools have been introduced, which I can't wait to start using.
Somewhere in between, all the confusion and curiosity lessened and the program as a whole just started to make sense. With each class, more confidence has come from within, that I, a relatively new technology user, can use all the tools I've been exposed to.
I know that the next three classes are going to come and go so fast, but I am glad that I spend time each week immersed in a learning environment that I control, based on my needs and learning style. It will be interesting, during the month break, when I start to create my website. I'm very excited!!
Fast forward to November 5th. Three EEVC Warm Ups were completed and packaged. Workshops have been completed. Many tools have been introduced, which I can't wait to start using.
Somewhere in between, all the confusion and curiosity lessened and the program as a whole just started to make sense. With each class, more confidence has come from within, that I, a relatively new technology user, can use all the tools I've been exposed to.
I know that the next three classes are going to come and go so fast, but I am glad that I spend time each week immersed in a learning environment that I control, based on my needs and learning style. It will be interesting, during the month break, when I start to create my website. I'm very excited!!
Friday, October 19, 2007
EEVC Workshops
Well, since my last post, I am pleased with the amount of new knowledge I am obtaining as I engage in the learning process with TEAM. The workshops, in addition to class time have really been beneficial to me.
It all started with iMovie. The objective of the workshop was to record a 4 minute video, from anywhere on Campus, about anything, ensuring that there were at least 4 clips (pauses in the recording). Working in groups of four, I have to say I had a lot of fun. It didn't feel like a workshop at all. The second phase was to begin learning about editing in iMovie. That's where it was challenging. Us Mac users had one of the three versions of iMovie, which were entirely different, as far as editing. Christine was very helpful and felt terrible that there were so many versions, with differences that were difficult to understand. Tutorials await my attention so I can proceed with the edits of our movie!
I also took two online workshops with Michele. They were so cool. I've never taken an online course, before, so it was very interesting. With all the technology glitches, I want to point out that Michele is a very, very patient person. Once all the technology issues were resolved, assignments were distributed. Both nights entailed, viewing websites pertaining to the topic of the workshop, individually, and then engaging in discussion as a group. It was really cool that as someone was talking about a site they visited, I was able to load and navigate "with them" as we were talked through the pros, cons and uses. The best part about the workshop was that I was in my house, comfortable and didn't have to worry about a commute home!
I am looking forward to the remaining workshops. It was great to meet other people and have fun while learning. Most of the information I obtained at the past workshops, will be valuable to me as I embark on my teaching journey.
It all started with iMovie. The objective of the workshop was to record a 4 minute video, from anywhere on Campus, about anything, ensuring that there were at least 4 clips (pauses in the recording). Working in groups of four, I have to say I had a lot of fun. It didn't feel like a workshop at all. The second phase was to begin learning about editing in iMovie. That's where it was challenging. Us Mac users had one of the three versions of iMovie, which were entirely different, as far as editing. Christine was very helpful and felt terrible that there were so many versions, with differences that were difficult to understand. Tutorials await my attention so I can proceed with the edits of our movie!
I also took two online workshops with Michele. They were so cool. I've never taken an online course, before, so it was very interesting. With all the technology glitches, I want to point out that Michele is a very, very patient person. Once all the technology issues were resolved, assignments were distributed. Both nights entailed, viewing websites pertaining to the topic of the workshop, individually, and then engaging in discussion as a group. It was really cool that as someone was talking about a site they visited, I was able to load and navigate "with them" as we were talked through the pros, cons and uses. The best part about the workshop was that I was in my house, comfortable and didn't have to worry about a commute home!
I am looking forward to the remaining workshops. It was great to meet other people and have fun while learning. Most of the information I obtained at the past workshops, will be valuable to me as I embark on my teaching journey.
Friday, September 14, 2007
What I hope to Learn
When I first heard about this program from a colleague of mine in the QC Program, I was eager to learn all about it. Since the "interview" with this program I was amazed at how many resources are available to educators. My student teaching expeirence definitely lacked the technology portion. Of course I used PowerPoint and SmartBoard, but I am looking forward to learning about other ways to integrate technology into the classroom.
I am unsure of so many applications that exist which can be brought into the classroom. When I begin teaching, I hope that all of my students and parents can see what's occurring in the classroom on a daily basis. Opening the paths of communication to parents and students will help develop relationships. Using technology will assist me with this concern.
Browsing through the list of workshops, I am eager to continue my learning and apply it to my profession. I have always loved learning and will continue to learn. I believe this program will guide me with my own learning process as I begin to develop an understanding for technology in the classroom.
I am unsure of so many applications that exist which can be brought into the classroom. When I begin teaching, I hope that all of my students and parents can see what's occurring in the classroom on a daily basis. Opening the paths of communication to parents and students will help develop relationships. Using technology will assist me with this concern.
Browsing through the list of workshops, I am eager to continue my learning and apply it to my profession. I have always loved learning and will continue to learn. I believe this program will guide me with my own learning process as I begin to develop an understanding for technology in the classroom.
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