No longer are we in the day where a bookshelf of multiple encyclopedias is needed in order for a student to succeed. We no longer have sales people knocking on our doors telling us the importance of our children having their encyclopedias. Today students have all the information they need right at their fingertips. Information that allows them to, think outside the box, ask questions, and expand their knowledge.
Through technology such as blogging, a student can learn information on a topic they are studying in a new way. When a student blogs, their information becomes public information and other students and people around the world have the opportunity to add their knowledge to that student’s topic. Blogging allows students to go back and revisit information; they can go back days, weeks, even years. Blogging is also very cheap, unlike encyclopedias. Blogging allows you as a person to see the mistakes you are making through other peoples knowledge, no one is perfect. Blogging is a social network.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Group Members
During my first week with EDU 271 I learned a lot about my fellow classmates. I enjoyed reading everyone’s posts and learning that some of my fellow classmates have similar hobbies. I enjoyed learning about those who had different hobbies, ones that I have never tried, but would like to try. I always say you can never say you don’t like something unless you try it. I enjoyed reading about the different backgrounds and cultures in our on line class. I think learning and understanding all the different cultures will enable me to be a great teacher. I enjoyed learning that I am not the only person that is crazy enough to take on 5 classes and raise children and animals. I could not really find a lot that I did not like with my group. I am a visual person and I like to put faces with names so one thing that I dislike with on line is the fact that you might connect with someone on a friendship level, but walk right past them in the mall because you do not know what they look like. Sometimes you do have classmate that will put their picture up and I like that.
This week I have learned some problem solving techniques that will help in my career success. The techniques that I learned are: Creativity, looking at my fellow classmates blogs I see many have different backgrounds and it brings me to finding different backgrounds. I think the one I have right now with the books is a good one for me since I do love to read, but I am one who likes to change things around, I guess that is one thing that makes me a good Army wife lol. I also learned more about brainstorming, through the class blog and other blogs and getting ideas from others. I have never done wiki so this week I learned from my classmates that I am not the only one that is lost and confused at times. I make sure to check the help forum site as many of my classmates are asking questions to the same problems that I am having.
This week I have learned some problem solving techniques that will help in my career success. The techniques that I learned are: Creativity, looking at my fellow classmates blogs I see many have different backgrounds and it brings me to finding different backgrounds. I think the one I have right now with the books is a good one for me since I do love to read, but I am one who likes to change things around, I guess that is one thing that makes me a good Army wife lol. I also learned more about brainstorming, through the class blog and other blogs and getting ideas from others. I have never done wiki so this week I learned from my classmates that I am not the only one that is lost and confused at times. I make sure to check the help forum site as many of my classmates are asking questions to the same problems that I am having.
Friday, January 21, 2011
My Philosophy
As a teacher it is my role to foster each child’s development and personal growth. It is my job to nurture each child and guide them in learning new things and allowing them to choose the learning style that works best for them. As a teacher I will plan my lessons and change my teaching style to allow each child to grow and develop at their level and ability.
Children are active by nature and as a teacher I will welcome their energy. I believe that children learn best when they can explore their learning environment. I feel that learning is not simply sitting at a desk reading textbooks; learning can be outdoors exploring nature, listening to a fellow student’s culture views and interests, or building a structure on the computer. I believe children enjoy learning when they fell respected and have a sense of self-worth. I believe that children learn by asking questions and should not be afraid to do so.
A classroom should be inviting to all children. I believe that children should be provided time throughout the day to explore their learning environment. As a teacher I will supply a development appropriate environment, and materials that are interesting to each child. I believe that a classroom should have a routine, but also flexibility.
We are in the age of technology. Technology today offers many avenues of learning for students. Students can communicate with other students all over the world. Technology allows students to problem solve and develop independent thinking skills. Technology is here to stay and we should not be afraid to use it. Developing a balance between developmental appropriate activities and technology will allow each student to reach their full potential.
Children are active by nature and as a teacher I will welcome their energy. I believe that children learn best when they can explore their learning environment. I feel that learning is not simply sitting at a desk reading textbooks; learning can be outdoors exploring nature, listening to a fellow student’s culture views and interests, or building a structure on the computer. I believe children enjoy learning when they fell respected and have a sense of self-worth. I believe that children learn by asking questions and should not be afraid to do so.
A classroom should be inviting to all children. I believe that children should be provided time throughout the day to explore their learning environment. As a teacher I will supply a development appropriate environment, and materials that are interesting to each child. I believe that a classroom should have a routine, but also flexibility.
We are in the age of technology. Technology today offers many avenues of learning for students. Students can communicate with other students all over the world. Technology allows students to problem solve and develop independent thinking skills. Technology is here to stay and we should not be afraid to use it. Developing a balance between developmental appropriate activities and technology will allow each student to reach their full potential.
Learing Through Communtiy
In a community centeredness students learn to respect others and their differences. Students learn to ask questions, they are not afraid to say I do not know or understand something. Students in community centeredness develop confidence in their own knowledge.
In the past I have made themes about diversity. During one theme week the children made passports during art time and later dressed up in clothes from their culture (I asked all the parents if they could donate the clothes). During lunch I had food from each child’s culture. Learning about the different cultures help them share their interests and learn about diversity.
I can evaluate daily. I can do a quick assessment as the children come into the classroom by making sure they are not showing signs of an illness or injury. I can observe each child during playtime to see if they are learning and growing in the environment. By collecting this information I can build a curriculum around their interest, and classroom behavior.
In the past I have made themes about diversity. During one theme week the children made passports during art time and later dressed up in clothes from their culture (I asked all the parents if they could donate the clothes). During lunch I had food from each child’s culture. Learning about the different cultures help them share their interests and learn about diversity.
I can evaluate daily. I can do a quick assessment as the children come into the classroom by making sure they are not showing signs of an illness or injury. I can observe each child during playtime to see if they are learning and growing in the environment. By collecting this information I can build a curriculum around their interest, and classroom behavior.
Centered Instructions and Assessment
While all centered instructions are part of the community of learning each have different elements and roles. Teachers who use a learner centered instruction with their classroom will use a theme based curriculum. Teachers will understand each child's background knowledge, interest, and cultural values and apply them to classroom activities. Restaurant role playing in the dramatic play learning center is a good example. I am currently not teaching, but I have used a theme based curriculum in the past.
Another centered instruction teachers may use is a knowledge. The knowledge centered instruction introduces facts and ideas to the students. Students understand the material and are guided to learn information and not just memorize.
Both learner and Knowledge will have assessments. An assessment can be formative or summative. Formative assessments provide information at a classroom level and are done through observation or journals. Summative assessments are quite different; they provide information at a school or program level and are done through state testing or bench marks. Although different both evaluate and provide information for student success.
Another centered instruction teachers may use is a knowledge. The knowledge centered instruction introduces facts and ideas to the students. Students understand the material and are guided to learn information and not just memorize.
Both learner and Knowledge will have assessments. An assessment can be formative or summative. Formative assessments provide information at a classroom level and are done through observation or journals. Summative assessments are quite different; they provide information at a school or program level and are done through state testing or bench marks. Although different both evaluate and provide information for student success.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
My Goals
My Goals for this class is to learn as much about technology as I can. I have no clue what wiki, skype, and all the other things that are out today are. I am not into tweeter, I do have facebook. I do not use a GPS, I am a plain old map girl. I have a cell phone, but rarely use it, it is more for emergencies. I am hoping this class will help me get up to date with this generation of kids. I hate that my kids know more than me.
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