Lesson plans are essential to teachers. Teachers need to have organized plans and with the help of the computer with the powerpoint it can make it all possible. In my class, we made a portfolio of lesson plans. It made me a lot more comfortable with computers because before I was technology illiterate. Because lesson plans are so important, I truly payed attention and made sure I knew how to make one because I want to become a teacher. Especially at the elementary level, these are important. It holds the kids attention and also makes it clear and interesting to pay attention to. It can even be fun!
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Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Webcams in the Classroom
Webcams are devices that connects to a computer through a USB port and they are live broadcasts online. There are even some lapt tops such as the apple computers that have webcams. People use them for business, personal, private and even for traffic uses. It can also be used in the classroom. For instance, if a teacher is absent and there is a substitute, often students consider that a day off but if there was a webcam the teacher could go on and explain the lesson she wants them to do. There are many links to webcams that can be used in a particular class if it fits the lesson. There are thousands of webcams out there and they are definitely worth investing is a classroom!
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Smart Boards
Smart boards use a touch screen that works as a projector. Teachers can use their fingers or digital ink. Smart boards are one of the first high tech white boards that are used in the classroom. You can use these boards in all different types of classes and different concepts. Smart boards can be used in any grade level and it is extremely useful in the classroom now a days. School Districts are making sure that classrooms have these smart boards.
Facebook/Myspace
Facebook is the newest networking for kids who are in middle school and high school. It is important to have which is what most kids would say. This used to be the website Myspace. then Myspace slowly became out of style and most kids are just sticking to their Facebook. Facebook has everything a person could want but just like everything else out there on the internet, safety is always a concern. Safety is first and foremost. Parents need to make sure that their child is safe by looking at their child's Facebook/Myspace to make sure that there is nothing out there that predators cannot get a hold of any personal information. Facebook and Myspace are important to kids but it needs to make sure that it is used properly and so that safety never becomes a concern!
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Thanks for reading!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
AIM in the classroom
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Just like the post earlier, technology is becoming a lot more useful in the classroom. Digital cameras are a good way for elementary students understand animals and plants. The use of digital cameras gives them a way to study and understand each concept. Just like digital cameras, AIM is another popular technology that kids are in to these days. If teachers understand the importance of technology to students then that teacher will be better off. AIM allows people to communicate to everyone. If a teacher creates a "screen name" they will be able to log on and talk to their students. This will give students an advantage because they will have the opportunity to talk about their homework and truly grasp the material. It is important and this kind of technology would definitely benefit the students!
Just like the post earlier, technology is becoming a lot more useful in the classroom. Digital cameras are a good way for elementary students understand animals and plants. The use of digital cameras gives them a way to study and understand each concept. Just like digital cameras, AIM is another popular technology that kids are in to these days. If teachers understand the importance of technology to students then that teacher will be better off. AIM allows people to communicate to everyone. If a teacher creates a "screen name" they will be able to log on and talk to their students. This will give students an advantage because they will have the opportunity to talk about their homework and truly grasp the material. It is important and this kind of technology would definitely benefit the students!
Digital Camera in the Classroom
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There are some important pieces of technology that should now be integrated into the classroom. Digital cameras are one of them. With them, elementary students are able to understand the technology and use it to their advantage. It is important because all of this technology is becoming extremely popular. Students will be able to understand their own pictures that they take and learn more about each subject. For instance, if students are on a field trip, they can capture the particular object or thing and keep it. Looking at it over and over will help a child understand what it is. Digital cameras are important to invest into a classroom!
There are some important pieces of technology that should now be integrated into the classroom. Digital cameras are one of them. With them, elementary students are able to understand the technology and use it to their advantage. It is important because all of this technology is becoming extremely popular. Students will be able to understand their own pictures that they take and learn more about each subject. For instance, if students are on a field trip, they can capture the particular object or thing and keep it. Looking at it over and over will help a child understand what it is. Digital cameras are important to invest into a classroom!
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