Karl Fisch: Director of Technology at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colorado, USA.
The Electric Educator
Friday, May 7, 2010
Final Post
FINAL POST
1. What i have learned from using these following tools:
3. There were some things I did not like in the class that I got to use anyways. Twitter, Skype...but I'm not going to say that I won't ever use them, but as for my life right now, they are not important to me
4. Learning how to embed things like my presentations. Mostly comment on the students posts
5. Umm...no not intellectually challenging. Maybe somethings were challenging, but not on an intellectual level
6. The blogs, comments for classmates
7. The syllabus was pointless to me because it changes whenever. Having a spreadsheet was super useful, I wish we would've had one from the beginning.
8. Medium
9. Never closing this door, or any other one for that matter. If future projects come up later on I will do everything in power to show how different things ie technology can be incorporated.
- Blogs- Before this class I had never read a blog. I only ever heard of it being used by famous people and drama queens. Little did I know it would change into this tool used for teachers, students, and many others
- wikis- Ok so I'm still only familiar with Wikipedia. It was interesting when I really looked into what they are all about. Its a little strange to me that anyone can get on there and write something, and once its there, well that's that. I'm not a huge fan of the wiki
- presentations- I love doing presentations. It was a lot of fun. The only new thing I learned is using the google docs to make one instead of power point
- Google Docs- The sharing part was really cool. Being able to let your professors and classmates see everything, with only a click of the mouse.
- Google spreadsheets- The only time I used this was see my survey. I took a class on Excel so I've always used that. Its nice however to have a back up and to know how to use it.
- Picasa- This was also new to me.. I must honestly say that I did not get that familiar with it, but it was easy to use. So I know in the future I can reference back to it if I need to
- Podcast- These were a lot of fun. I enjoyed the group I had. It is a valuable tool that can be used in or outside of the classroom.
- Videocast- These were like the podcast only with video!! A great tool for teachers to use to get the true feeling of there lessons out there.
- YouTube- I only used this for watching music videos, or funny clips. It's so easy to use and you can use it to upload important information.
- Movie Making- I did not make a movie.
- Posts you read- I loved reading the kids blogs. It was so neat to be able to interact with them that way
- PLN's- I did not understand the point behind the PLN other than showing what you've been up to?? I guess that was the point, but really to me it was not needed
- Twitter- I do not like Twitter, or Facebook. It's just so random, and not a necessity.
- Other teachers and students outside our region- The teachers were amaizing and really showed me alot of different things. I could identify with them on so many levels. The children were so sweet and funny, I think they will be ready for the future.
- Comments 4 Kids- Was a lot of fun. Talking to someone across the planet is fun enough, but the fact that they're little students was cool
- Comments 4 Classmates- Uggh to me was absolutely pointless. I mean its either an internet class or not.
- Comments 4 Teachers- Someone in the school always have a way of making you understand. I respected what they had to say so much.
- iTunes- I think its stepping out of its shell, with trying to provide a way for educators
- iTunesU- WOW!! this was soo neat, I loved my blogs about it. It was an amazing idea, one that I know will be around for a long time.
- Accessibility issues and the use of html tag modifiers to address some of those issues- im not sure what this means
- Who you are as a professional- Professional huh? Well in my everyday life, its great!! However as a Teacher...well give me another 2 years and I'll let you know.
- Google Forms- I love the google tools we used this semester, so easy to access and so free!!
- Data Bases- ???
- Google Earth- a Fun tool....ooooahhhh...thats the noise I make when it zooms in and out.
- Delicious- did I use this?
- ACCESS- This program is moving forward, and has alot of potential for students here. I think it will be a way for our students to learn more.
- ALEX- Who doesnt like fun activities?? It was a great website
- Technological literacy-When the class started I thought I was pretty technological literate..boy was I wrong. I have learned so much, and will continue to do more things with technology.
- The future of schools- when I was in school we had a typing class. When I first went to college I was recquired to take Microsoft classes...and now look at me...still taking classes about computers and technology. So from that I know that its growing. The future of schools is something thats unpredictable...but we are always moving towards something better.
- My "intellectual trail"-Personally I don't think my trail is worth following, well not yet anyways. I want to try and keep up with it. In a few years when Im wiser it might be worth something.
3. There were some things I did not like in the class that I got to use anyways. Twitter, Skype...but I'm not going to say that I won't ever use them, but as for my life right now, they are not important to me
4. Learning how to embed things like my presentations. Mostly comment on the students posts
5. Umm...no not intellectually challenging. Maybe somethings were challenging, but not on an intellectual level
6. The blogs, comments for classmates
7. The syllabus was pointless to me because it changes whenever. Having a spreadsheet was super useful, I wish we would've had one from the beginning.
8. Medium
9. Never closing this door, or any other one for that matter. If future projects come up later on I will do everything in power to show how different things ie technology can be incorporated.
FAREWELL TO EDM310
Week 14
PLE
Can I say Woah!! What a great PLE. All I can say is that she must have a lot of time...lol Just the sites alone was enough to make me turn away. It definitely says something when you can be committed to something like this. Having her own blog, and keeping up with so many other things is quite remarkable. It made me look at my blogging abilities and wonder...
TWO QUESTIONS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE
The first question that was asked is, "What's my sentence?". Well until I was taking the final exam, I didn't quite know. I basically said that if you believe that your goals are obtainable, there is no measure what you are capable of. Not only in the classroom, but in your everyday life.
The second question that was asked is, "Was I better today than yesterday?". This question will make you think. If you really let it, it can change everything. Not just as a teacher but with your home life as well. I loved the question because it makes me strive to do more each day.
Can I say Woah!! What a great PLE. All I can say is that she must have a lot of time...lol Just the sites alone was enough to make me turn away. It definitely says something when you can be committed to something like this. Having her own blog, and keeping up with so many other things is quite remarkable. It made me look at my blogging abilities and wonder...
TWO QUESTIONS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE
The first question that was asked is, "What's my sentence?". Well until I was taking the final exam, I didn't quite know. I basically said that if you believe that your goals are obtainable, there is no measure what you are capable of. Not only in the classroom, but in your everyday life.
The second question that was asked is, "Was I better today than yesterday?". This question will make you think. If you really let it, it can change everything. Not just as a teacher but with your home life as well. I loved the question because it makes me strive to do more each day.
My survey
My survey was about the highschool years. Here are my results
What Schools did you go to? many different answeres
What was/were your favorite subject(s)? 70% math 20% english 5% art 5% other
Who was/were your favorite teacher(s)? many different answers
Did you play sports? 65% yes
Where you a member of any clubs? 35% yes
Did you date in Highschool? 44% yes
What year did you Graduate? 82% Local
What sort of jobs did you have in Highschool? 60% had jobs
Who was your Best Friend in Highschool? many different answers
What did you want to be when you grew up? 10% teacher 90% something different than they are now
Now that your a Teacher....What will you try to do thats different from your experiences? 100% technology in the classroom
What Schools did you go to? many different answeres
What was/were your favorite subject(s)? 70% math 20% english 5% art 5% other
Who was/were your favorite teacher(s)? many different answers
Did you play sports? 65% yes
Where you a member of any clubs? 35% yes
Did you date in Highschool? 44% yes
What year did you Graduate? 82% Local
What sort of jobs did you have in Highschool? 60% had jobs
Who was your Best Friend in Highschool? many different answers
What did you want to be when you grew up? 10% teacher 90% something different than they are now
Now that your a Teacher....What will you try to do thats different from your experiences? 100% technology in the classroom
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Dr. Seuss and Ps 22
DR. SEUSS "THE ZAX"
Uggh not one of my favorites. People have their own way of doing things. We are biased. What my opinions on technology in the classroom are may be different from what someone else's views are. I believe we are moving into the future with more technology in the classroom. I know I can shove my ideas on to someone else, because I wont let people shove their ideas onto me. However I do think its important to keep an open mind. I believe we can all learn something from different people. Like the teachers who are more "old school" in their teaching, could show us something new. The same could be said with us teaching them something as well. At the end of the day the only thing that matters is what benefits the students the most. So as long as we keep that at the top of our priority list then we can succeed no matter what.
PS 22
Wow!! The kids were really good singers. I really enjoyed this alot. I thought it was a neat way to get the message out. Having technology in the class room is obviously not just important to teachers but to the students as well. We all know how important it is for students and teachers as well to be able to use technology in the class room, and I think this was a great way to get the message across!! Amazing job again for the students.
Uggh not one of my favorites. People have their own way of doing things. We are biased. What my opinions on technology in the classroom are may be different from what someone else's views are. I believe we are moving into the future with more technology in the classroom. I know I can shove my ideas on to someone else, because I wont let people shove their ideas onto me. However I do think its important to keep an open mind. I believe we can all learn something from different people. Like the teachers who are more "old school" in their teaching, could show us something new. The same could be said with us teaching them something as well. At the end of the day the only thing that matters is what benefits the students the most. So as long as we keep that at the top of our priority list then we can succeed no matter what.
PS 22
Wow!! The kids were really good singers. I really enjoyed this alot. I thought it was a neat way to get the message out. Having technology in the class room is obviously not just important to teachers but to the students as well. We all know how important it is for students and teachers as well to be able to use technology in the class room, and I think this was a great way to get the message across!! Amazing job again for the students.
Andy Pausch
I really enjoyed this video, I thought it was very inspirational. I think had alot of important information in it. My favorite was about being a good salesman of education. I've never looked at it that way. He put it in a way that I could understand. I agree that we are selling to the children. Its like making sales pitch, only our sales pitch is our lesson plans, and the clients are the students. The last thing for me was how he not only wanted to teach everyday lessons, but life lessons. I think if you ask anyone they would agree that they would rather leave a lasting impression, than a fleeting one. So for me I definitely learned alot on this one.
My Teacher Interview
For my interviewing project I interviewed my sister who is an Elemtary school teacher. It was hard interviewing someone who I not only see but hang out with on a daily basis. My sister taught at a lower income school for a year and said it was an experience she will never forget. Lindsey said it taught her how to teach on a completely different level. This school did not have the resources that a lot of schools are accustomed to. She couldn't depend on smart boards, computers, or any technology to make her lessons interesting. Lindsey had to really pull from a place she had never been to teach these kids. Life for the students at this school was different than the way Lindsey grew up. These students didn't have parents that made sure their homework was done, or they were on time for school. The teachers would be lucky if all of their students were at school on the same day. One parent has even said to my sister, that school is just time she can use to get away from her "bad" children. My sister showed me lesson plans she used and how she made them understandable and fun at the same time. My favorite part was all the cards and notes that each student gave her at the end of the year. They really loved my sister and they were very grateful for everything she taught them. I hope one day I can impact students the way she did.
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