I believe we are going to learn more about making movies later in this class. I'm looking forward to learning how to make a movie because it is so useful to be able to splice media so that I can show my students important pictures and maps with cultural music in the background. Movies are a simple way to present lots of information in a interesting presentation. Though it will take lots of work to construct the teacher can even grade quizzes while the students watch a film. :-)
I have no idea how to make a movie, but I'm excited to learn and I’m thankful to Dr. Jenny for all his patience with those of us in the class who are still learning. It may even be fun to have my students make films as an assignment to help them learn more about a time period in History or a certain country.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Sharing SharePoint
SharePoint Designer is a software that enables someone with a geek index of 3 out of 10 to design and publish a website. It has several handy features to help keep you organizes while you make pages. SharePoint Designer gives tips to keep the pages organized and consistent. It makes what would be a painful or impossible task, simple, easy and almost fun.As a teacher I will definitely be taking advantage of this application.
Publishing and maintaining a website would be extremely helpful for reasons such as aiding students in research, posting samples of the work done in the classroom, posting the class schedule, and providing information about me as their teacher. As I intend to keep a website I will be utilizing SharePoint Designer to make that process as painless as possible.
Publishing and maintaining a website would be extremely helpful for reasons such as aiding students in research, posting samples of the work done in the classroom, posting the class schedule, and providing information about me as their teacher. As I intend to keep a website I will be utilizing SharePoint Designer to make that process as painless as possible.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Microsoft Excel
Databases are extremely helpful in general because they keep information organized and manageable. Microsoft Excel is a great software that allows us to construct and update databases with utmost efficiency and accuracy.
When it comes to teaching I'm looking forward to using Microsoft Excel to keep up with my student's grades. I can not only have individual tables for quizzes, exams, projects, etc. but I can also link those and grab information from all of them to make a spreadsheet of final grades. Using this program will save me lots of time and headache. I'm really thankful that we are learning how to master it in class.
When it comes to teaching I'm looking forward to using Microsoft Excel to keep up with my student's grades. I can not only have individual tables for quizzes, exams, projects, etc. but I can also link those and grab information from all of them to make a spreadsheet of final grades. Using this program will save me lots of time and headache. I'm really thankful that we are learning how to master it in class.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
The Power in Power Point
Power point is an excellent technology that provides a smooth presentation of information. It is a projection of slides on a screen and the creator can add animation, movie clips, pictures, or text. It's an excellent improvement from the chalk board or handouts.
As a teacher I am excited to use power point in my classroom because if I create it correctly it will be a seamless presentation of information with lots of graphics and interesting animations. I am hoping to be able to save the power points and use them the following year just updating some of the slides. It's also exciting because it saves time writing on the board so it keeps the students more engaged in learning.
As a teacher I am excited to use power point in my classroom because if I create it correctly it will be a seamless presentation of information with lots of graphics and interesting animations. I am hoping to be able to save the power points and use them the following year just updating some of the slides. It's also exciting because it saves time writing on the board so it keeps the students more engaged in learning.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel is an excellent tool in constructing databases. It basically takes information and categorizes it in columns and rows so that it can be viewed on a spreadsheet. Then formulas can be applied so that the information in one row can translate the appropriate information to the next row in accordance with the applied formula. There are also various creative functions, for example the columns can be highlighted so that they are easily distinguish from one another.
Microsoft Excel will come in very handy in the classroom. I can use it to keep track of my students’ grades. It will be easy to get the average of the students overall grade when I apply the correct formula to all their assignments, quizzes, and exams. I am also looking forward to even using the spreadsheet in Social Studies specifically because it may be useful to making graphs about population growth, votes in elections, and maybe even economic developments. As I get more familiar with this tool I am more excited about the possibilities that await us.
Microsoft Excel will come in very handy in the classroom. I can use it to keep track of my students’ grades. It will be easy to get the average of the students overall grade when I apply the correct formula to all their assignments, quizzes, and exams. I am also looking forward to even using the spreadsheet in Social Studies specifically because it may be useful to making graphs about population growth, votes in elections, and maybe even economic developments. As I get more familiar with this tool I am more excited about the possibilities that await us.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Email is something that I remember entering our home when I was probably 8 years old. I got my first email account when I was 11. It was a Juno account which I still use today. Email has made corresponding with people so convenient. From writing my best friend when he’s deployed in Iraq to sending my roommate a web link email is immeasurably useful tool. Outlook is an even more complex system which I was introduced to when I came to Grove City. It is great being able to send information electronically. I can send my assignments to my professors and I can send pictures to my Mom.
When I am teaching I am going to use email to contact the parents of my students. It is a great way to send the same message to several people at one time. I will be able to construct a contact list and easily send assignments out to parents and students. I am certain that I will use email to keep in touch with other teachers. I hope to build my knowledge in Social Studies and in teaching methods so getting on mailing lists for various teachers organizations would also be helpful. As I anticipate building solid relationships with my students I see email being helpful in keeping in contact with my graduated students. Email is just an excellent and convenient way to function in this world. I am very thankful for it, and the many unforeseen uses I will have for it in my career as an educator.
When I am teaching I am going to use email to contact the parents of my students. It is a great way to send the same message to several people at one time. I will be able to construct a contact list and easily send assignments out to parents and students. I am certain that I will use email to keep in touch with other teachers. I hope to build my knowledge in Social Studies and in teaching methods so getting on mailing lists for various teachers organizations would also be helpful. As I anticipate building solid relationships with my students I see email being helpful in keeping in contact with my graduated students. Email is just an excellent and convenient way to function in this world. I am very thankful for it, and the many unforeseen uses I will have for it in my career as an educator.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Welcome
Hello, I am Rebekah Long from Indianapolis, Indiana. I am studying History Grove City College and I hope to teach someday. I am officially a Sophomore, but I hope to graduate in the spring of 2010, so I am sort of a Junior. This semester I am taking a class called Technologies of Instruction (COMP 204B). Dr. Jenny is helping us learn how to use technology in the classroom. It's wonderful that he has the patience to teach me because I am not really good with computers. At the beginning of the semester he had us rank our geek index, most students claimed to be a 7 out of 10, but I am a lowly 3. It's not that I am ashamed to call myself a geek. I just don't get technology, so this class good for me. Thanks for taking the time to check up on me. May you enjoy this wonderful day that the Lord has made.
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