I really still don't know the purpose of a blog, or why I would post anything on one. I don't have much to say to people over the internet outside of usual conversation. Leah uses hers for poems, but I'm not a poet. Also, I do not have any very strong political ideas I need to share, or any amazing writing skills. So why I am back at my blog?
I guess I don't want to let this blog go to waste, for one. I think if all I ever did on this was write chapter summaries for EME2040, then I pretty much wasted a small part of the internet. Not that it's in any way significant, but okay.
So if you happen to stumble upon this blog (probably by a typo in the address bar) and you have inspiration for me, I'd be much obliged.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Chapter Seven
THIS IS LATE, SORRY MR. GENTILE! I hadn't even realized that I missed this, in all of the times we've been talking about late work.
First of all, before I go on topic, let me say that I hate when my roomate decides to randomly practice flute. She doesn't play flute. Why can't she practice when the rest of us AREN'T here? Why? I don't know, I think she intentionally wants to annoy me. There's less than two weeks left, though, so it isn't even worth my time. Just think of some cooling verses and try not to let it get under my skin. As it always does. But I've learned to just let things slide mroe in college. I really dislike all types of conflict.
Anyways, despite that, I'll try and write the blog. Chapter Seven is about Evaluationg Edcational Technology and Integration Strategies. As teachers, we will have to both find technology for our classes and evaluate how good it will be or how well it will work. Many districts and states have pre-approved lists of recommended or appropriate software. When searhcin gfor computers on Dell, you can choose the type of computer and, if for government use and teaching, you can choose the state and it sends you types of computers. There are many different ways to hear of good sources, though, like catalogs, peers, and of course, the internet. The book contains a sample rubric that can also be used to evaluate software. The chapter then continues to talk about evaluating Web sources, something I remember hearing about nonstop in high school. They were very against Wikipedia in school, which I never agreed with. All of the information I ever found was highly accurate, and it's cited at the bottom. There is also a rubric for evaluating Web Sources. Then the chapter is about integrating technology into the classroom, which is just about how well it's used in the classroom and the students using it. It also has different methods of integrating technology, based on resources, like the number of available computers in the classroom. The incredibly long chapter also has parts on lessons plans and ways to integrate technology in all of the different subjects of classes.
That's all about the chapter, really. I hadn't even realized I'd missed this post, which is frustrating because I've been trying to stay on top of everything for this class. Plus I'm just extra-frustsrated right now. And I don't even know if this class has a final. And there's just too much happening in the next two weeks. So frustrating. And worrisome. I'm always re-reading Matthew 6:25-34. I don't know if we're allowed to be religious on these blogs, but I am allowed to have my own personal opinions. And, in my opinion, this verse helps me through each day, about not worrying. Especially when it's getting closer to exams. Even though the verses focus mainly on food and clothes, I think they can apply to all worrying.
First of all, before I go on topic, let me say that I hate when my roomate decides to randomly practice flute. She doesn't play flute. Why can't she practice when the rest of us AREN'T here? Why? I don't know, I think she intentionally wants to annoy me. There's less than two weeks left, though, so it isn't even worth my time. Just think of some cooling verses and try not to let it get under my skin. As it always does. But I've learned to just let things slide mroe in college. I really dislike all types of conflict.
Anyways, despite that, I'll try and write the blog. Chapter Seven is about Evaluationg Edcational Technology and Integration Strategies. As teachers, we will have to both find technology for our classes and evaluate how good it will be or how well it will work. Many districts and states have pre-approved lists of recommended or appropriate software. When searhcin gfor computers on Dell, you can choose the type of computer and, if for government use and teaching, you can choose the state and it sends you types of computers. There are many different ways to hear of good sources, though, like catalogs, peers, and of course, the internet. The book contains a sample rubric that can also be used to evaluate software. The chapter then continues to talk about evaluating Web sources, something I remember hearing about nonstop in high school. They were very against Wikipedia in school, which I never agreed with. All of the information I ever found was highly accurate, and it's cited at the bottom. There is also a rubric for evaluating Web Sources. Then the chapter is about integrating technology into the classroom, which is just about how well it's used in the classroom and the students using it. It also has different methods of integrating technology, based on resources, like the number of available computers in the classroom. The incredibly long chapter also has parts on lessons plans and ways to integrate technology in all of the different subjects of classes.
That's all about the chapter, really. I hadn't even realized I'd missed this post, which is frustrating because I've been trying to stay on top of everything for this class. Plus I'm just extra-frustsrated right now. And I don't even know if this class has a final. And there's just too much happening in the next two weeks. So frustrating. And worrisome. I'm always re-reading Matthew 6:25-34. I don't know if we're allowed to be religious on these blogs, but I am allowed to have my own personal opinions. And, in my opinion, this verse helps me through each day, about not worrying. Especially when it's getting closer to exams. Even though the verses focus mainly on food and clothes, I think they can apply to all worrying.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The Anything Blog
Well, we have no more chapters in the book to blog on, so we are instructed to blog on anything.
I learned alot from this class taht I think can help me in the future, especially learning about powerpoint, since I knew very little about that originally.
I thought Mr. Gentile was a good teacher, but a lot of his teaching was talking, which was difficult for me, since I'm not auditory. Also, he focused mostly on elementary education and people that were more right-brained. Not many of the assignments or lessons seemed geared towards left brained thinkers. Well, maybe the Excel one. And Inspiration just wasn't my type of program. He went on many interesting tangents, though. I learned a lot of random stuff about computers that I woudn't have otherwise known, like uploading files to websites, resizing pictures, blogs, and just general info about computers of which I wasn't aware. Also, I really liked the gradebook software. He was also funny and entertaining, and kept my attention most of the time. Overall, I enjoyed his class, and would recommend friends to take his classes.
My future goals include being a math teacher. Excel can help with taht; I remember in my calc class graphing functinos on excel. I'll probably try to use programs like Inspiration and see if I can somehow help out all of the right-brained people. I really enjoyed the powerpoint quizzes, and look forward to using those.
I learned alot from this class taht I think can help me in the future, especially learning about powerpoint, since I knew very little about that originally.
I thought Mr. Gentile was a good teacher, but a lot of his teaching was talking, which was difficult for me, since I'm not auditory. Also, he focused mostly on elementary education and people that were more right-brained. Not many of the assignments or lessons seemed geared towards left brained thinkers. Well, maybe the Excel one. And Inspiration just wasn't my type of program. He went on many interesting tangents, though. I learned a lot of random stuff about computers that I woudn't have otherwise known, like uploading files to websites, resizing pictures, blogs, and just general info about computers of which I wasn't aware. Also, I really liked the gradebook software. He was also funny and entertaining, and kept my attention most of the time. Overall, I enjoyed his class, and would recommend friends to take his classes.
My future goals include being a math teacher. Excel can help with taht; I remember in my calc class graphing functinos on excel. I'll probably try to use programs like Inspiration and see if I can somehow help out all of the right-brained people. I really enjoyed the powerpoint quizzes, and look forward to using those.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Chapter Eight
So, just now looking at the email from Mr. Gentile, I realized that I haven't posted this blog. So here goes.
Chapter Eight: Security Issues, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies in Education
The chapter begins with viruses. I was aware of the concepts of viruses, but never knew exactly how to discover them. I also, being slightly paranoid, often suspect that my computer may be infected. I enjoyed learning about the different types of viruses and ways of keeping my computer safer. I also was familiar with the concept of hackers and unauthorized computer use, though I never have experienced this firsthand. About passwords, nowadays programs are requiring us to make our passwords mroe complicated, usually mroe than 7 characters and they require a number. The FSU passwords require one of the Shift versions of the numbers in their passwords. I really like the idea of computers with biometric devices and possesed objects, even though I have never encountered one. I learned some from system failure. The desktop at our house used to fail frequently, and sometimes wouldn't boot; we'd have to reinstall the software and lose all saved files. I still haven't learned the cause for this. We had a surge protector, and now use backup disks, as the book recommends. There was alot of information in the "How to Safeguard Personal Information" section that I'd never heard before, like blocking your number from caller IDs and requesting free copies of medical records once a year. I've encountered phishing and spamming, more in myspace than email. All of the acts and laws are helpful to the people, though boring to read about. I think the third type of objectionable material, incorrect websites, is the most frequently stressed in school--they constantly lectured on making sure the site was good to use. Also, filtering software made me laugh, because our county used one: certain websites weren't allowed, such as Google images. We overcame this obstacle by going to Google.ca--Canadian google. The health issues worried me, because I fear that our generation, as a computer using generation, will develop Carpul Tunnel Syndrome or RSI. I think some days already I have suffered from CVS, Compiter Vision Syndrome.
I haven't really learned anything new this week.
Do any fellow classmates know any good antivirus programs or firewall programs? Thanks!
Chapter Eight: Security Issues, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies in Education
The chapter begins with viruses. I was aware of the concepts of viruses, but never knew exactly how to discover them. I also, being slightly paranoid, often suspect that my computer may be infected. I enjoyed learning about the different types of viruses and ways of keeping my computer safer. I also was familiar with the concept of hackers and unauthorized computer use, though I never have experienced this firsthand. About passwords, nowadays programs are requiring us to make our passwords mroe complicated, usually mroe than 7 characters and they require a number. The FSU passwords require one of the Shift versions of the numbers in their passwords. I really like the idea of computers with biometric devices and possesed objects, even though I have never encountered one. I learned some from system failure. The desktop at our house used to fail frequently, and sometimes wouldn't boot; we'd have to reinstall the software and lose all saved files. I still haven't learned the cause for this. We had a surge protector, and now use backup disks, as the book recommends. There was alot of information in the "How to Safeguard Personal Information" section that I'd never heard before, like blocking your number from caller IDs and requesting free copies of medical records once a year. I've encountered phishing and spamming, more in myspace than email. All of the acts and laws are helpful to the people, though boring to read about. I think the third type of objectionable material, incorrect websites, is the most frequently stressed in school--they constantly lectured on making sure the site was good to use. Also, filtering software made me laugh, because our county used one: certain websites weren't allowed, such as Google images. We overcame this obstacle by going to Google.ca--Canadian google. The health issues worried me, because I fear that our generation, as a computer using generation, will develop Carpul Tunnel Syndrome or RSI. I think some days already I have suffered from CVS, Compiter Vision Syndrome.
I haven't really learned anything new this week.
Do any fellow classmates know any good antivirus programs or firewall programs? Thanks!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Chapter Six
Chapter Six is about integrating technology into the classroom and curriculum. It specifies taht technology should assist the curriculum, not command it. Technology helps teachers have "teachable moments," when students are interested and more open to learning. Technology can help teachers appeal to different learning styles. Technology can provide ways for students to connect to the material and engage in Authentic learning, or become interested and be part of active learning. The internet is one of many ways that students can work together in cooperative learning. Teachers have to plan with how many computers are in the classroom or the availability of a lab. The ASSURE model are guidelines for developing instruction htat integrates technology. Then it talks about how teachers should choose technology depending on the school.
I am now fairly familiar with powerpoint, including nonlinear powerpoints. I can use it on both Office 2003 and 2007.
Nothing to say to the classmates.
I am now fairly familiar with powerpoint, including nonlinear powerpoints. I can use it on both Office 2003 and 2007.
Nothing to say to the classmates.
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