Interactive White Boards
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I learned from reading this article that Interactive White Boards (IWBs) can be very effective tools for teaching science to very young children. Young children are very interested in science and figuring out how things work, but because they are not old enough to read or write, it can be difficult for teachers to teach or asses their learning. The use of an interactive while board engages young children’s minds in a variety of ways including visual-spatial, auditory, and kinesthetic. Children can have fun using the board to do experiments and teachers have an easy way to project images and play video clips for all the children to see. Students are very interested in technology and enjoy interacting with it in school. Teachers can use IWB’s for interactive learning activities, reinforcing key ideas, and assessment.
This article not only told about the benefits of using the IWB’s with younger children, it also describes the IWB, how it is installed, different uses, cost and limitations.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Beginning of Semester Reflection
Technology K-12 and Teaching
These days it is becoming increasingly more important for people to be comfortable with technology. I think that it is important that while children are in school, they learn not only how to use technology, but how to use it to aid their education.
In younger grades, children need to develop basic skills such as how to move a mouse so that they can build on those later on. Children can learn to type as they learn to write and spell. As they get into higher grades, they should learn to use computers for research and presentations.
Many computer skills will probably be learned at home, if the student has access to a computer. If this is the case, students should be learning how to use the skills they already have for educational purposes.
As a teacher, it is important to stay up-to-date with new technology or get up-to-date with technology, so that you will be better prepared to equip students with useful ways to use technology. Technology can be very useful with organization, presentations, and keeping in contact with students and parents.
These days it is becoming increasingly more important for people to be comfortable with technology. I think that it is important that while children are in school, they learn not only how to use technology, but how to use it to aid their education.
In younger grades, children need to develop basic skills such as how to move a mouse so that they can build on those later on. Children can learn to type as they learn to write and spell. As they get into higher grades, they should learn to use computers for research and presentations.
Many computer skills will probably be learned at home, if the student has access to a computer. If this is the case, students should be learning how to use the skills they already have for educational purposes.
As a teacher, it is important to stay up-to-date with new technology or get up-to-date with technology, so that you will be better prepared to equip students with useful ways to use technology. Technology can be very useful with organization, presentations, and keeping in contact with students and parents.
Entry 2
"Turning on the Lights"
I thought this article was very interesting. I had never thought about how differently children thought of education a long time ago in comparison to today. It used to be exciting to learn and discover new things while at school. Today, whatever kids are supposed to be learning could just be looked up on the internet if they ever needed to know it. This is why it is important for teachers to change how they teach in order to bring excitement back into the classroom.
I agree that it is important to get your students input on how they want to learn, but I think it is still important that teachers do their job in teaching them and not just expect them to teach themselves.
I think it is important for students to be able to see how what they are learning now will benefit them in the future. If they can see that what they are learning in class will benefit them, they will be much more interested in studying and learning.
I thought this article was very interesting. I had never thought about how differently children thought of education a long time ago in comparison to today. It used to be exciting to learn and discover new things while at school. Today, whatever kids are supposed to be learning could just be looked up on the internet if they ever needed to know it. This is why it is important for teachers to change how they teach in order to bring excitement back into the classroom.
I agree that it is important to get your students input on how they want to learn, but I think it is still important that teachers do their job in teaching them and not just expect them to teach themselves.
I think it is important for students to be able to see how what they are learning now will benefit them in the future. If they can see that what they are learning in class will benefit them, they will be much more interested in studying and learning.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Entry 1
I have always enjoyed learning and helping other people learn. I was home schooled through 8th grade and was able to help my three younger siblings with their school work once I had finnished my own. It was fun getting to help them learn to read and knowing that it was something they would use for the rest of their lives.
When I started going to high school, I had the oportunity to be a teachers assistant during my study hall. I also got a job as a tutor for a girl in 1st grade. I tutored her every day after school for 3 year. It was so exciting getting to see her grow in her knowlage and excitment about school. I saw her go from being a shy and uncertain student who did not like to read or write, to a confident 3rd grader who loved writng me stories and frequently got awards at school. The first day she ever told me she wanted to write me a story (with out me asking her to wright "just one more sentance")I was so surprised and proud of her. I thought "Wow! Now i know why people become teachers."
I would love to teach 3rd grade some day. I am getting an edorsment in science and think that it would also be fun to teach middle school science.
This semester, I want to learn to be more confident using technoloy so that I will be able to use it effectivly in teaching.
When I started going to high school, I had the oportunity to be a teachers assistant during my study hall. I also got a job as a tutor for a girl in 1st grade. I tutored her every day after school for 3 year. It was so exciting getting to see her grow in her knowlage and excitment about school. I saw her go from being a shy and uncertain student who did not like to read or write, to a confident 3rd grader who loved writng me stories and frequently got awards at school. The first day she ever told me she wanted to write me a story (with out me asking her to wright "just one more sentance")I was so surprised and proud of her. I thought "Wow! Now i know why people become teachers."
I would love to teach 3rd grade some day. I am getting an edorsment in science and think that it would also be fun to teach middle school science.
This semester, I want to learn to be more confident using technoloy so that I will be able to use it effectivly in teaching.
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