Using assessment methods when teaching is very helpful. Students will notice the difference, how they are understanding, or not understanding the subject. Students know what is expected from them. For teachers it is very beneficial because we will know where each student stands. The assessment tool that I liked and I had never heard about it till I signed up for ETEC 424 is the Eportfolio. I like it because it will never be destroyed and a student can always get online and see all the accomplishments they have mastered. Another really good assessment tool is a rubric for grading students assignments. Students know what the teacher is looking for, and students know they will pass if they include everything that the teacher wants to see.
As a future PE teacher I will do assessments to see if the skills and techniques I am teaching are being mastered by the students. The test of gross motor development two is the assessment that I will use in PE. I will definitely use rubrics also because in the future students will be seeing rubrics and I want to prepare them for the future.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Reflection Over Course
Throughout this course I have learned so much about technology and how to incorporate it in a classroom setting. I was fascinated with Web 2.0 and the applications that I can use in my PE classroom. I want to demonstrate the passion I have for PE but I am definitely going to take advantage of tools like YouTube, Voice Thread, Wiki Spaces, Blogger, and Eportfolio.
I have so many ideas letting students invent their own games and putting it on YouTube, for every student to watch. Voice thread students can talk about anything from diet, exercise, disease and other students can benefit and learn from voice threads. Wiki Spaces I can give students a project and they can all collaborate together. The list goes on and on. I am going to incorporate technology in my classroom. I learned so much from this class I will take all that knowledge and I will use it in the future.
I have so many ideas letting students invent their own games and putting it on YouTube, for every student to watch. Voice thread students can talk about anything from diet, exercise, disease and other students can benefit and learn from voice threads. Wiki Spaces I can give students a project and they can all collaborate together. The list goes on and on. I am going to incorporate technology in my classroom. I learned so much from this class I will take all that knowledge and I will use it in the future.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Visualizing with Technology
“A picture often speaks a thousand words,” that phrase has been proven correct many times. For example sometimes when people explain an activity, I don’t understand where I stand, or where I go. Whenever people demonstrate the activity with other people I pick it up quick, obviously I am very visual. Teachers come across all types of children. Some are visual learners, some kinesthetic learners, and others are auditory learners. By the teacher explaining her topic, then the students watching a video and interacting with it, I believe it will help the students get a better understanding of the material.
In my opinion I think integrating visual technology in classrooms is an excellent idea. I remember when I took Algebra, my teacher told us to use the Math Lab. It really helped us out if we didn’t know how to do the problem. What I enjoyed most is we got to see videos of instructors teaching you how to break down the problem. I felt like that helped me out a ton. In the end I got an A in my Algebra class, and the Math Lab had a lot to do with that grade. I really enjoyed United Streaming and Safari Montage; these programs are beneficial and educate the students so adding them to your lesson plan is a great idea. There is so much visual information that will help students comprehend what they are talking about in class. As a physical educator I am going to use these visualizing tools, so I can show the students new activities. This will be helpful because it will help the students grasp the activity faster.
In my opinion I think integrating visual technology in classrooms is an excellent idea. I remember when I took Algebra, my teacher told us to use the Math Lab. It really helped us out if we didn’t know how to do the problem. What I enjoyed most is we got to see videos of instructors teaching you how to break down the problem. I felt like that helped me out a ton. In the end I got an A in my Algebra class, and the Math Lab had a lot to do with that grade. I really enjoyed United Streaming and Safari Montage; these programs are beneficial and educate the students so adding them to your lesson plan is a great idea. There is so much visual information that will help students comprehend what they are talking about in class. As a physical educator I am going to use these visualizing tools, so I can show the students new activities. This will be helpful because it will help the students grasp the activity faster.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Podcasting
Podcasting is very beneficial you are an independent producer and distributor of audio and video. The amazing part is you can be watched world wide on the internet. You can subscribe to different contents. The exiting part about podcasting you can watch it whenever you want. You can use your computer to watch or your iPod. I like the fact that anyone can create a Podcast. Another thing that I like is that you can subscribe to a podcast and automatically you will receive future shows. Podcasting can also be used in a classroom. Students can get together and create a Podcast, they would have to collaborate, and say things in order. It is a huge learning experience, practice public speaking.
Podcasting is similar to Web 2.0 the big difference is you are broadcasting to a lot of people. You are not just elaborating on your wiki space. Podcasting you are seen by people and heard on the internet. The way I see it, this is more personal because you are able to see the person so it is much better than reading somebody’s blog.
I personally own an IPod. I only watch videos and listen to music. I would hear stations say check out podcast I had no idea what they were talking about. I just thought it was like a Voice Thread. I am going to be subscribing to different Podcast this weekend. Now that I know that anyone can create a Podcast I would definitely make one with a group of students. The advantages of online communication is awesome you get to meet new people from different states, and countries. The disadvantage is that it can get in your way with your immediate family. I can relate because last week my sister told me get off your cell we haven’t seen each other and what was I doing playing words with friends. I did get off and hung out with her.
Podcasting is similar to Web 2.0 the big difference is you are broadcasting to a lot of people. You are not just elaborating on your wiki space. Podcasting you are seen by people and heard on the internet. The way I see it, this is more personal because you are able to see the person so it is much better than reading somebody’s blog.
I personally own an IPod. I only watch videos and listen to music. I would hear stations say check out podcast I had no idea what they were talking about. I just thought it was like a Voice Thread. I am going to be subscribing to different Podcast this weekend. Now that I know that anyone can create a Podcast I would definitely make one with a group of students. The advantages of online communication is awesome you get to meet new people from different states, and countries. The disadvantage is that it can get in your way with your immediate family. I can relate because last week my sister told me get off your cell we haven’t seen each other and what was I doing playing words with friends. I did get off and hung out with her.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Web 2.0
Over the last decade we have experienced a technical revolution which is Web 2.0. We are able to receive information right away, and with so many applications coming out we are able to involve ourselves in social networking, extension software, and wikis you can edit, save, and in which others in your group can do the same.
Time flies when you are teaching your content area. So now we can take advantage with sources like blogging, wiki space, and continue the lesson there. So we can interact more than ever and not only individually, but it can be in a group also. Another useful tool is YouTube which has a lot of instructional information.
We are communicating a lot on the web, sharing our experiences, our knowledge, and opinions. Applications like podcasting, social bookmarking, and social networking are making this possible and it is very effective. I believe that this technology will keep growing, and becoming more useful to many more people.
Time flies when you are teaching your content area. So now we can take advantage with sources like blogging, wiki space, and continue the lesson there. So we can interact more than ever and not only individually, but it can be in a group also. Another useful tool is YouTube which has a lot of instructional information.
We are communicating a lot on the web, sharing our experiences, our knowledge, and opinions. Applications like podcasting, social bookmarking, and social networking are making this possible and it is very effective. I believe that this technology will keep growing, and becoming more useful to many more people.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Copyrights
After reading about it now I realize that this copyright stuff is serious. I thought it was only about money, but it is basically about control. The laws of United States protect you, and your copyrighted material. Whether its music, movies, painting, software, etc if you own the copyright you can decide how it is used. The main thing I learned about the Copyright Act is that it gives the owner the right to reproduce work, distribute copies, lease, or transfer the ownership. One important final fact to note is that copyright does not protect ideas, only their expression.
Fair Use
Fair use allows limited duplication of copyrighted material. I learned in section 107 of Title 17 of the 1976 Copyright Act, that under certain circumstances, teachers are allowed to duplicate copyrighted material. Although this is useful to teachers we must be careful, because the rules are clearly stated and one mistake could cost us dearly.
I loved the two hand outs that I printed called Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers. This helps us in the future so as teachers what can we do under the law. I want to be safe and follow the guidelines closely. With these handouts, and some research on the internet, you can learn all about fair use and: printed materials, photographs, music, videos, internet, and television.
There is so much to learn, and I don’t want to make a mistake just because I didn’t do my research. The last thing I want to is get in trouble with the law, and ruin my career. The fair use doctrine, I believe is very generous. I hope to study it more closely, and pass this knowledge on to my future co-workers. We should always be respectful to the owners of copyrights, and follow the fair use guidelines.
I loved the two hand outs that I printed called Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers. This helps us in the future so as teachers what can we do under the law. I want to be safe and follow the guidelines closely. With these handouts, and some research on the internet, you can learn all about fair use and: printed materials, photographs, music, videos, internet, and television.
There is so much to learn, and I don’t want to make a mistake just because I didn’t do my research. The last thing I want to is get in trouble with the law, and ruin my career. The fair use doctrine, I believe is very generous. I hope to study it more closely, and pass this knowledge on to my future co-workers. We should always be respectful to the owners of copyrights, and follow the fair use guidelines.
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