Saturday, January 29, 2011
Self Portrait
The self portrait, picasso head, was an interesting and fun assignment once I figured out what I was doing! At first I was unsure as to what those crazy shapes were going to create! I started over twice, and finally I started getting the hang of the different options available to create the picasso head. I think I picked every feature to see what my head would look like. Once I was happy with what type of head I created, I was stumped on how to get it into my blog! I created the picasso head a few days ago, before it was due, but then I could not figure out how to get it into the blog post. So today I started playing around with it and clicked "share" under my picasso head and "shared" it with Google Blogger. It automatically sent and placed a link in a new blog post. That would be why I have the "picasso head assignment description" in this post and not the post after this! I had previously created this blog post for the picasso head. So anyway, once I completed the snipping tool assignment, I figured out how to use the snipping tool to snip the picasso head image and place it directly into the blog post! Amazing what happens when you follow directions and do things in the order that they are set to do! Guess I will learn one day!
Snipping Tool
This is an image from my PB Works Wiki Page that was captured using the snipping tool. I found the snipping tool by following the directions given to us under this assignment. I chose to capture this particular image because it can be used to reinforce/teach my DCT students the correct way to use the Wiki for class assignments. This specific capture shows the "create a page", "upload files", and "navigator link". The students use these three items at one point or another when they complete their assignments. It is an excellent way to teach these links, as well as, show them how to capture the highlights of what I am teaching by using the snipping tool!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Google Profile
The blogs I picked to follow using Google Reader were:
Teaching with Thinking and Technology: After reading through this particular blog, I realized that it is a wiki and it gives loads of information on wiki's. I found this blog to be interesting because I use a wiki for my DCT class and this can give me tips and new practices to use in my classroom and on my wiki. This wiki gives links to new technology resources, including examples of how to incorporate them into your very own classroom!
eLearning Technology: This blog features great resources for eLearning, as well as examples. It talks about new technologies that are much more important for eLearning than what people think, such as Ipods, Ipads, Twitter, and Wikis. The blog features links to resources that involve eLearning taking place!
The Google Profile assignment closely relates with the ISTE.NETS STANDARDS 4 and 5 because this assignment is providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources (S4b), promoting responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information (S4c), and developing and modeling global awareness by engaging with colleagues of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools (S4d). The Google Reader part of the assignment relates to (S5a) participating in local and global learning communities to explore creative application of technology to improve student learning, as well as, demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, developing the leadership and technology skills of others (S5b).
Check out my Google Profile!
You can now view my shared items at my Google Reader
Teaching with Thinking and Technology: After reading through this particular blog, I realized that it is a wiki and it gives loads of information on wiki's. I found this blog to be interesting because I use a wiki for my DCT class and this can give me tips and new practices to use in my classroom and on my wiki. This wiki gives links to new technology resources, including examples of how to incorporate them into your very own classroom!
eLearning Technology: This blog features great resources for eLearning, as well as examples. It talks about new technologies that are much more important for eLearning than what people think, such as Ipods, Ipads, Twitter, and Wikis. The blog features links to resources that involve eLearning taking place!
The Google Profile assignment closely relates with the ISTE.NETS STANDARDS 4 and 5 because this assignment is providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources (S4b), promoting responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information (S4c), and developing and modeling global awareness by engaging with colleagues of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools (S4d). The Google Reader part of the assignment relates to (S5a) participating in local and global learning communities to explore creative application of technology to improve student learning, as well as, demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, developing the leadership and technology skills of others (S5b).
Check out my Google Profile!
You can now view my shared items at my Google Reader
Diigo--Web Browsers Reflection
A browser add on is a tool that can be added to your browser to offer levels of convenience to your technology use. An example of a browser add on is the Diigolet, or Diigo. This tool is useful because it gives the handiness of just the click of your mouse and you are where you need to be, the Diigo Library page! Personally, I have never used a web browser add on and I honestly did not know what one was until I started this assignment! I am pretty sufficient with technology, but not to this level of depth. I am very excited that I am learning so many new things with this course! The only web browser add on I am using at this time is the Diigo, which was required to add through this assignment. I felt that the web browser add on installation was a very smooth and simple process.
This assignment closely matches the ISTE/NETS Standard 3: Model Digital-Age Work and Learning; teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes in a digital society. Under this standard, teachers transfer current knowledge to new technologies and situations; collaborate with peers and community members digital tools and resources; and model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate and use information resources to support research and learning. I feel that the information listed under this standard fits this assignment perfectly!
This assignment closely matches the ISTE/NETS Standard 3: Model Digital-Age Work and Learning; teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes in a digital society. Under this standard, teachers transfer current knowledge to new technologies and situations; collaborate with peers and community members digital tools and resources; and model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate and use information resources to support research and learning. I feel that the information listed under this standard fits this assignment perfectly!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Educational Philosophy / Voki
You can now view my Educational Philosophy in Google Docs.
The Educational Philosophy / Voki assignment closely relates to the ISTE.NETS STANDARD 5 because this assignment allowed me to engage in professional growth and leadership, as well as, evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice to make effective use of emerging and digital tools and resources in support of student learning. This assignment allowed me to think about why I am teaching and if I am practicing the most current teaching methods available to me!
The Educational Philosophy / Voki assignment closely relates to the ISTE.NETS STANDARD 5 because this assignment allowed me to engage in professional growth and leadership, as well as, evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice to make effective use of emerging and digital tools and resources in support of student learning. This assignment allowed me to think about why I am teaching and if I am practicing the most current teaching methods available to me!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Locus of Control
My score on the Locus of Control Survey was a 9~External Locus of Control. I have not had much experience with self-diagnostic tests, I may have previously taken one, but I found this particular test to be repetitive and tricky! I have to say that I do not agree with the results of this survey. I do not feel as though I have ever been a "victim" or that I have "learned helplessness"! I found the political questions to be my "problematic" questions. I guess that is why my score was lower, I feel as though politicians are going to do what they want, no matter what "the little people (me)" care. My survey reflected this type of attitude, so that could have lowered my score, making me seem as though I am helpless!
The Locus of Control Survey closely relates to the ISTE.NETS STANDARD 2 because it allows us to design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS STANDARDS.
The Locus of Control Survey closely relates to the ISTE.NETS STANDARD 2 because it allows us to design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS STANDARDS.
Web Published Resume
Resume
The Web Published Resume assignment closely relates to the ISTE.NETS STANDARD 5 because it allows us to engage in professional growth and leadership by continuously improving professional practice by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resource. By completing this assignment, we were able to evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning (S5c).
The Web Published Resume assignment closely relates to the ISTE.NETS STANDARD 5 because it allows us to engage in professional growth and leadership by continuously improving professional practice by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resource. By completing this assignment, we were able to evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning (S5c).
Introduction...
Hello Everyone! I am Lacey and I am a special education / co-op teacher at PBHSC, in Philippi, WV. This is my 3rd year teaching special education and my first year teaching co-op. I am certified to teach Business Education, but very close to finishing my master's degree in Special Education. I feel that I am pretty tech savvy, but we will see as this course progresses!
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