The lesson plans available on SMART Exchange online have revealed to me that there are many clever ways to prepare a lesson. For the next time I use a SMART Board, I'd like to undo one of those plans and then recreate it rather than just merely using the plan. My experience in playing with technology and studying history in this way was actually quite fun. Time consuming, but fun.
One thing I learned in our practice (from going up front so frequently) was that asking students in the secondary level to come forward to accomplish a trivial task is time consuming and may not be very beneficial in either learning, or even making the lesson fun (it may be fun when done only occasionally). Nonetheless, somehow I'd like to find a way to use this technology so interactive that every student is able to actively participate. There is still much to learn about the SMART Board's capabilities and how to effectively use one in a class. Practice will make perfect.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Week 1: Teacher Decision Reflection
Like many, I struggled mightily to make a career decision. Ultimately it came down to a preference and what God has wired me for. I imagined myself doing just about anything from nursing, to landscape architecture, to farming, to good old fashion construction. One thing that was clear in my mind however, was that I wanted to be in an environment with lots of people which, thank God, led me away from the construction field.
Once I decided to teach I began to wonder what subject and grade level I was best suited for. At first, English seemed to be the preferred subject, but after more contemplation, I realized my analytical personality would work most effectively in the social sciences. Secondary education sounded like the more reasonable path to follow because the students are more capable of comprehending complex issues in society that hopefully I can guide them through.
Although I understand my choices may be very limited in the beginning of my career, I hope to eventually work in either the 9th, 7th, and/or 8th grade levels of education (in that order). These years were years in which I needed particular assistance. Consequently, I now wish to work towards equipping myself that I may provide that bit of needed direction and attention for students who both seek and require it.
Once I decided to teach I began to wonder what subject and grade level I was best suited for. At first, English seemed to be the preferred subject, but after more contemplation, I realized my analytical personality would work most effectively in the social sciences. Secondary education sounded like the more reasonable path to follow because the students are more capable of comprehending complex issues in society that hopefully I can guide them through.
Although I understand my choices may be very limited in the beginning of my career, I hope to eventually work in either the 9th, 7th, and/or 8th grade levels of education (in that order). These years were years in which I needed particular assistance. Consequently, I now wish to work towards equipping myself that I may provide that bit of needed direction and attention for students who both seek and require it.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Assignment 2
End of lesson link:
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George Mazurets
Technology in Education
2-7-11
SB lesson:
SB Features:
- True or False globe link
- Eraser activity
- Magnifying glass activity
- Guess and check quiz
Student:
1) Communicate and collaborate
2) Think critically, solve problems, and make decisions
3) Use technology effectively and productively
Teacher:
1) Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
D. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
2) Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
D. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
B. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
Students NETS involve creativity. The activity, when done properly matches the way students’ brains are wired. Hence they are able to think critically, solve problems and make decisions with more clarity considering they see the problems in a different way. The teacher is primarily modeling how to learn in a virtual environment.
An interactive white board can specifically help visual and musical learners because it has options which involve easy access to images, videos, and sounds. With an interactive white board, I can effectively transition between a music video on YouTube, maps, timelines and vocabulary terms. With varying learning styles accounted for in my future classroom, the class also has the benefit of learning the content in many different ways – some more preferred than others.
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