Final: Video

How To

As technology changes, so do the need for teachers and their ideas. Students have become overwhelmed with the different types of technology in the world today. They use technology everyday and in many different ways. Cell phones, computers, and ipods are all different types of technology that is used on a daily basis by most students. For teachers to integrated technology into their daily lessons, they first need to be able to learn what the technologies are and what they can do. One of the best resources a teacher can use is his/her own students. Teachers can work with students to better understand what they like to use, how to use them, and how they can be integrated into their lessons. Here are some different ways teachers can integrated some of the new and upcoming technologies into their lessons:

-Photostory: This is a video making program that is easy to use. This could be a good way for students to present a project instead of using a poster or powerpoint.
-Podcasting: This is a program that is basically audio. The teacher or student can record information and share it over the internet. Also, this is a good way for students to share information with group members or to do a written assignment.
-Polleverywhere/ Instant messaging: This a good way to collect information from students and evaluate their knowledge. Who cares if they use their phones during class? Make it fun!
-Mobile Phone Cameras: This could be used for students to take a picture of a certain situation or a certain moment captured. Then, it could become a creative writing project for students.

There are many different ways to incorporate what students know and for teachers to get help for technology they are not familiar with. They just need to take the time to sit down and do something fun for students!

Class Website

Here is a link to my classroom website!

http://www.quia.com/profiles/lcorash

Webquest

Here is a link to my webquest!

http://questgarden.com/79/26/8/090329194239/

Webquest

Web Quest

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Gabcast

Here is my gabcast!
Gabcast! Blogging Assignment #2

Educational Podcasts

I found amazing podcasts that I believe are very useful. They are all from ITunes and are all FREE!

"Building Confidence in Young Athletes" (Elem) is one that I believe is useful because it is very important for all children to be active. This podcast tells how to encourage all children to become active in something. As a PE major, I am made aware of how important it is to really help children realize they need to be physically active for a lifetime. Also, this podcast talks about how to improve children on their skills.

"Middle School Matters" (Middle) is a podcase that I believe is useful for teachers teaching middle school students. There are many chapters under this certain podcast. All in all, the podcast talks about how to deal with students at this age and how to help them get through their hormonal times. I think it is very important for students to understand what middle school students are going through. Also, other topics covered by this podcast are certain games and ideas that are creative and fun for middle school students.

"Financial Aid Podcast" (High School) is something I think all high school students need to be aware of. There are many scholarships and loans that are affordable for all students. I believe many students don't go to college because they don't think they can afford it. I know personally, there are many scholarships out there for just about anything. I think it is a serious topic that should be discussed with all high school students so they are motivated for higher education!


I hope you get a chance to listen to these podcasts if you are interested in any of these topics!

WikiHow Article

Here is the link to my WikiHow article! I have played volleyball most of my entire life, so I decided to tell everyone how to pass a volleyball correctly.

http://www.wikihow.com/Pass-a-Volleyball#Steps

I hope you enjoy it!

Social Bookmarking

I believe social bookmarking is a fabulous thing for all teachers to use. I think it would be very helpful for students to be able to see helpful links to something they are trying to find. Each student could have their own, with each tag as a subject or class they are taking. They could bookmark helpful websites that have either been useful for homework, study tips, or even research topics. Also, if they teacher had one that students were able to see it could help students on tests or quizzes. It could be helpful for students to see other students bookmarks or tags. Also, it could be beneficial in group work. The students could find different websites for their topic or their part of the project and each student could see what the other is looking at. It could definitely make a group project go much smoother. I believe this is something not many teachers have knowledge of. I think it would be a wonderful thing for teachers to learn in an inservice or even by other teachers telling them!

Attempt to Improve Wikipedia

My family has had many dogs for as long as I can remember. We used to breed Bedlington Terriers-one of my all time favorite dogs. Here is what I tried to improve the wiki article with:

"The Bedlington is also know for the way they lay down. They circle around once before lying down. This is a sign of something they did years ago. They circles to make sure the place was safe for them to lay."

Here is the link to the Bedlington cite: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedlington_Terrier

I will let you know if it stays!


**My improvement was taken off. However, it is a very true statement!

Educational Blogs

Here are some educational blogs I found that are extremely helpful. Some of the links are main links that have many different blogs. Find one in an area you are looking for and click! I hope it helps!

TeacherVision
TeacherMagazine
EduBlogAwards
The Top 50 Blogs by Teachers

Pros and Cons of Blogging in Education

I believe blogging in education is a wonderful idea! I believe it is a great way for students to interact with each other as well as with the teacher. I also think that with as much technology that is incorporated into our everyday lives' students need as much experience as they can get. I really think that because of such easy access to the internet for all students, it is more likely that they will become more engaged with doing their "own thing." I think blogging can be fun for students because they can design their own website; it could act as a journal for them so they can be creative in what they write. Also, interacting with other students online is a great tool. They can do their own work, however, make suggestions for other students using the comment box. Keeping a classroom blog is also a neat idea for students and parents to be able to keep up with what is going on in the classroom. It could serve as a schedule for upcoming events or field trips as well as a schedule for when assignments are due. I think the only con about using a blog is that some students may not be able to access the internet from home, so it would take up class time. However, I believe overall it is a useful tool for all teachers and students!

This is the blog article I used: http://www.adultlearn.com/blogs-education.html

Google Docs Survey

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Poll Everywhere

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Gabcast: Effective Lesson Plan

This is the recording of the components of an effective lesson plan. Gabcast! Blogging Assignment #1

Why I chose to become a teacher....

I chose to become a teacher because of the impact a single person can have a child. No matter what the age of someone, there is always someone who can impact them. I began coaching when I was 20 and ever since then I knew I wanted to teach. Knowing that as a teacher, you can guide someone's life, you can change someone's life, or you can just become a person they don't even have in their life, is something that really inspires me. I couldn't imagine doing anything else with my life. Learning how to become a teacher really has made me excited for what my future holds.