Week 3 Reflection

I learned a lot on making a survey this week.  I learned how to create different types of questions on a survey.  I thought it was helpful how Google Survey calculated all the results of the survey.  When looking at the results of the survey, I learned how to turn it into a PDF.  I also was able to work on creating an informative presentation about the information I received and relate it to other research I've learned.  This was a really good assignment to do to learn how to take survey someone would get and turn it into a presentation that people could learn from.

One of the ISTE standards I met was Model Digital-Age Work and Learning.  This was met by using the information I received from others to create a presentation that others could learn from.  I also met the standard, Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity.  I did this by using technology to come up with a survey to learn more about real-world issues.  The last standard I met was Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments.  This one was met by using my creativity to create a PowerPoint that went along with my findings.

I could use this in the classroom.  I think it would be interesting to see have students create a survey about a topic they are studying for peers and families to answer.  Then we could all get together to compare the results we received.  Also, I think it is important for students to be able to use PowerPoint, so I would make sure to incorporate presentations into the curriculum.  They could use their results to create a PowerPoint of the results to show to their families on the class website.

Week 2 Reflections

This week I learned about creating Wikis. Building the Wiki was a fun thing to do. I learned how to put videos on a Wiki page, which I never knew how to do. I also learned how to insert pictures in a Wiki page like the one above. When inserting the image, I learned how to adjust where the picture is located on the Wiki page. I learned a lot on how to create new pages and how to hyperlink websites that would be useful to use as an educator. Being able to create many pages to keep all the resources organized was a good thing to learn.

I also learned how to create an interactive game using PowerPoint.  I learned a lot when creating the game.  I didn't know that hyperlinks was the way to create an interactive game until I learned it in class.  Along with making it an interactive game means not being able to move on a mouse click, so I learned how to turn of the option of the slide moving on the mouse click.  I learned how to insert animation and sounds.   Putting images into the presentation was another helpful thing to learn.

One of the ISTE standards that was used this week was Model Digital-Age Work and Learning.  This standard was used by developing and making the presentation and Wiki.  These allowed me to take my background knowledge to create something in technology.  Also, the Wiki can help teachers stay in touch with people in the community because they would be able to see what is going on in the classroom.  Another ISTE standard that was used this week was Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity.  This standard was met because students can use these tools to solve problems and issues with these sources.  Also, the Wiki is a good use for people to work collaboratively and engage them in virtual environments.  The third ISTE standard used was Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility.  This standard is met because on both the Wiki and presentation resources are cited.  Also, I'm allowing them to use many technological tools that can help all students learn the best way possible for them.

I can see myself using both of these in the future.  I would love to create multiple PowerPoint presentations for students to use as an interactive game to learn a topic.  Also, I think using a Wiki would help me stay in contact with parents.  The Wiki could also be used for parents to see their progress of their kid by giving them the link to the Wiki.  I would also like to let the children explore using Wiki by allowing them to use it to work together on activities.

Week 1 Reflections

This week I learned how to build a site, create a blog, and make a bookmark document.  When it came to creating the website, I learned how to set it up and design it.  I also learned how to add pictures, hyperlink, and attach files to the website.  When I created the blog I learned how to post a blog, and I also learned how to comment on other people's blog.  Along with making posts, I learned how to put videos in my blog site.  When I did the bookmark I learned how to make a print screen, so I could put an image of the website on the paper.

One of the ISTE standards I met while doing this week's assignments was standard four.  Standard four is Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility. One of the ways I met this standard was by doing the bookmark assignment to learn about some issues to be aware of while using technology.  Also, by making a website I am making a resource for people to use.  I also made sure to cite sources being used and creating hyperlinks to make sure to avoid copyright issues.  These examples can support the standard, Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility.

I think that I would enjoy to use a website in my classroom in the future.  It would allow me to post useful tools for students and families to use.  It could also be a good place for parents to see what activities are going on in the classroom.  The website could also be used as a tool for parents to get to know me, so they feel secure leaving their child with me during the day.  I would also think it would be a good idea to use blogs in the classroom.  The students could interact with each other by using blogs on projects.  Also, I could use it to put videos and information I would like the students to know throughout the year.  The bookmark would be a good idea to give to students for a resource.  I could build bookmark pages based on what the area of study is, and then the students could use the websites based on the summaries to determine what would be best for them to look at.  Also, it would be a good resource for me to keep over the years to have websites I could use.