Mrs. Cassidy is a first grade teacher in Canada. She uses a classroom blog to keep parents informed about school and class activities and the academic progress of their child. Parents can view their child’s blog and school work. Mrs. Cassidy also posts video her class during special activities. The blog also allows parents to see what the class is learning and to view the assignments.
Source: http://classblogmeister.com/blog.php?blogger_id=1337
Ms. Schwichtenberg's is a first grade teacher in Canada. She uses a classroom blog to let the parents know what is going on in the classroom. She also lets her student use the internet to talk to children across Canada. The children are learning how different people celebrate holidays. The parents are welcome to view the student’s discussions.
Source: http://classblogmeister.com/blog.php?blogger_id=102127
International schools seem to be using technology in the classroom in very similar way of that of the United States. They use it to aid in the education of students and to help teachers stays organized and manage their time. However I did see a few differences.
First, International schools seem to be using computers as a direct way of teaching. Many students take their classes online and communicate with students all over the world. They also use the internet to communicate with parents and guardians.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
K12
Robert Baker is a high school English teacher in a metropolitan area. Most of Baker’s students speak another language at home. Due to the language barrier many of Baker’s students had difficulties with writing. To improve the writing skills of his students Mr. Baker started a classroom blog. The blog enabled the students to work at their own pace and become more confident. Mr. Baker was able to give the students feedback quickly which enable the students to revise their work before turning in the assignment. The Baker saw a great improvement in his students writing abilities over the course of the year.
Source: http://www.netc.org/focus/examples/bloggi.php
Will Richardson is a high school teacher in New Jersey. Mr. Richardson uses classroom blogs in both his journalism and literature classes. Mr. Richardson’s students not only post their assignments but also read and respond to other students’ work. Mr. Richardson believes that students who are evaluated by their peers are more aware of their writings and strive for perfection.
Source: http://www.firstmonday.org/ISSUES/issue9_6/huffaker/#h5
One of the goals of No Child Left Behind is to improve education through the use of technology. There are numerous ways technology can be and is being used in the classroom to improve the quality of education a child receives. E-Learning (school or classes taken online) gives children access to a quality education no matter their location. Blogs allow students to turn in and get back assignments quickly. Also students can take tests, keep up with assignment, and look up their grades through the internet.
Technology has helped many students with disabilities accomplish things that would otherwise be impossible. Computer proved ways for students with physical disabilities to take or access notes. For years speech therapists have used type recorder to help their students improve their speech. With the help of small digital voice recorders speech students can not only practice at school but also at home. Hand held spell checks have helped many children with learning disabilities. These are just a few example of how technology has improved education.
Source: http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/techinclass/2/
Source: http://www.netc.org/focus/examples/bloggi.php
Will Richardson is a high school teacher in New Jersey. Mr. Richardson uses classroom blogs in both his journalism and literature classes. Mr. Richardson’s students not only post their assignments but also read and respond to other students’ work. Mr. Richardson believes that students who are evaluated by their peers are more aware of their writings and strive for perfection.
Source: http://www.firstmonday.org/ISSUES/issue9_6/huffaker/#h5
One of the goals of No Child Left Behind is to improve education through the use of technology. There are numerous ways technology can be and is being used in the classroom to improve the quality of education a child receives. E-Learning (school or classes taken online) gives children access to a quality education no matter their location. Blogs allow students to turn in and get back assignments quickly. Also students can take tests, keep up with assignment, and look up their grades through the internet.
Technology has helped many students with disabilities accomplish things that would otherwise be impossible. Computer proved ways for students with physical disabilities to take or access notes. For years speech therapists have used type recorder to help their students improve their speech. With the help of small digital voice recorders speech students can not only practice at school but also at home. Hand held spell checks have helped many children with learning disabilities. These are just a few example of how technology has improved education.
Source: http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/techinclass/2/
Monday, April 14, 2008
ACCESS
ACCESS is a way to provide high-quality courses and teachers by means of technology. It is very beneficial to students who attend rural or low-income schools which often do not offer advanced degree options or many electives. ACCESS is a way to ensure that every child in Alabama has the same opportunities.
ACCESS will probably be very popular by the time I become a social studies teacher. I will definitely encourage my students to take courses through ACCESS, especially if I teach at a school with limited resources. I believe if a child has access to courses of interest, then he or she will also do better in all classes. While I do see the benefit of ACCESS, I would not want to be an E-Teacher. I can use a computer fairly well but I do not want to be working on one constantly. Plus, despite the many ways to communicate with students through ACCESS, I still do not think it will be personal enough. Being an E-Teacher will be great for many educators, but in order for me to do my best I think I need to be in a traditional classroom.
ACCESS will probably be very popular by the time I become a social studies teacher. I will definitely encourage my students to take courses through ACCESS, especially if I teach at a school with limited resources. I believe if a child has access to courses of interest, then he or she will also do better in all classes. While I do see the benefit of ACCESS, I would not want to be an E-Teacher. I can use a computer fairly well but I do not want to be working on one constantly. Plus, despite the many ways to communicate with students through ACCESS, I still do not think it will be personal enough. Being an E-Teacher will be great for many educators, but in order for me to do my best I think I need to be in a traditional classroom.
ALEX
ALEX stands for Alabama Learning Exchange. It is a website that provides beneficial resources for not only teachers but also for students and parents. ALEX allows teachers to communicate with other professionals, find wed links related to their course of study, and makes lesson planning easy. Students have access to course related information and educational activities. Parents can use ALEX to become educated on the very subject matter their children are learning about in school.
ALEX would not be possible if not for the help of the Verizon Foundation and the Alabama Supercomputer Authority. ALEX is funded by the office of Technology Initiatives and the Federal Government.
When I become a social studies teacher I am going to love having access to ALEX. I will completely take advantage of everything ALEX has to offer. I will use ALEX to plan my lessons, find ideational information, and to keep myself on track. I also will be able to communicate with more experienced teachers through Listserves, which will hopefully help me adjust to being a new teacher.
I think the best thing about using Alex is that it will help me save time. Since ALEX will save me time on things like lesson planning, I will be able to concentrate more on my students. I will be able to examine their work more carefully and be able to fine out what area they need help in. Alex seems like a program that will not only benefit Educators but more importantly will help students.
ALEX would not be possible if not for the help of the Verizon Foundation and the Alabama Supercomputer Authority. ALEX is funded by the office of Technology Initiatives and the Federal Government.
When I become a social studies teacher I am going to love having access to ALEX. I will completely take advantage of everything ALEX has to offer. I will use ALEX to plan my lessons, find ideational information, and to keep myself on track. I also will be able to communicate with more experienced teachers through Listserves, which will hopefully help me adjust to being a new teacher.
I think the best thing about using Alex is that it will help me save time. Since ALEX will save me time on things like lesson planning, I will be able to concentrate more on my students. I will be able to examine their work more carefully and be able to fine out what area they need help in. Alex seems like a program that will not only benefit Educators but more importantly will help students.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
First Post
I really don't like writing about myself so I am going to talk about my dog. He is a Boston terrier name Emmett Logan. He is five years old and twenty-two pounds. Unlike most Boston Terriers he is mostly white and with some black. I don't know why anyone would want to know about my dog so I am going to stop writing now.
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