Amy McRoberts: What a challenge

What I already knew
• How to send and receive e-mails
• How to Google the internet for information
• How to make a Power Point presentation
• How to make a spreadsheet- I do one for my bills
• How to use clipart
• I can scan items and add them to files on my computer
• Upload pictures from my camera and add them to files on my computer
• I know how to save a document


What I wanted to learn
• How to do a hyperlink successfully
• How to use technology in my classroom that will allow me to teach all my students; avg, gifted, special
• How to communicate with busy working parents


What I have learned so far
• How to do a hyperlink
• That wiki is not a bad thing, it can be very useful in finding information
• Blooms Technology and how it should be used when teaching
• How to evaluate a WebQuest
• That a WebQuest is an online learning activity that has resources from the internet that has a context that is an inquiry based lesson
• How to link technology to the regular classroom
• How to bookmark important sites in a delicious account
• How to set up a blog
• How to make a wiki account for lesson plans

My goal for this class was to learn technology that would help me to be successful in teaching all children in my classroom in a way that would be fun and exciting. I was not jumping for joy in taking this class because for me technology was not my strong area and honestly it just plain frustrated me. I knew as soon as I signed up for this class it was going to be a challenge for me and it has, but I have learned a lot from everyone in this class and I am finding technology to be fun and not so frustrating. I am confident that I can successfully teach all my students in a new and exciting way. I have learned that technology provides so many options for teachers and everyone and is needed for teaching students in the 21st century; we cannot continue to teach students the way we were taught. In the future for my classrooms I plan on having a blog for all my parents and students. My blog will be for communicating with parents and also provide classroom assignments for students who may have been absent or did not write down the assignment during class time. I plan on using a SMART board in my classroom and having e-books in my literacy area.

Nelly Bonilla learning progress

What I already knew What I wanted to Know What I learned Communication Online: How to send e-mail to friends, instructors, and family to keep updated. Group’s wikis were a group does not have to meet up face to face. Uploading or attaching any kind of work to a website. Surf the Internet: There are so many things that we can use the intent and with technology on the side we could use so many programs like Skype (able to keep in touch) Online classes (blackboard) libraries (find old documents). The uses of spreadsheet: I knew how it looks like but I learn the importance and the organizations it have. I learn that it helps to collate data of different types and it can keep updating. Evaluating Web Resources: There are so many evaluations like currency, authority, accuracy, intended audience and purpose. It shows me how to check for the domain and fact checkers. I have developed skills and knowledge into different areas by practicing. Going to different websites and look up the subject than look foe examples and I try it my self. Some stuff can be confusion if you are not familiar but we can always ask someone who might have a better knowledge. Two was that I will intent to use information/skills in my life or teaching practise are try it in different ways because everyone learns differently and always keep updating. By trying different way I mean for example surfing the web I would keep all the information in mind from what I learn in this class but also look the opposite and see how much difference is there for example author authentication and accuracy I would do a compare contrast. Keep updating for the futures is a great tool to keep in mind because of technology is growing so much faster that teachers can just stick to the way they learn it when they were students. Teachers always have to look for professional and easy and common ways to teach for a better career.

Carrie Blanchard Wow I can't believe I made it this far!

My Blog Post:   My goals for this class are to at least become computer literate. I think that technology is important in order to be a successful teacher. In the school I work at every classroom has a smart board and it is amazing. It is also sad that many teachers do not use them or know how. I do not know how to blog, make a power point, utilize a spreadsheet. I basically know how to use e-mail and how to search the Internet. Power points will be helpful to know how to make for the classroom. Also spreadsheets even for personal use would be nice. I guess it is about time I catch up with the rest of the world. I am looking forward to learning new things and I hope that I do not get lost on the way.

What I already knew	What I wanted to know	What I learned
Use e-mails		e-mails are a little bit outdated when sharing information….use a wiki instead
Search the internet		Anyone can post information on the internet so you must be selective where you get your information from
Upload pictures from my camera
	How to create and use a spreadsheet	I learned how to use a spreadsheet and even input a formula in order to get a total amount
	Make a Power Piont	I learned how to put in pictures, how to use a You Tube video, how to make the words active on the slides. I also learned that there were basics on the colors and sizes for the fonts on Power Points.
		I learned about a Wiki and why it is better to use than e-mail especially when planning with others.
		I learned how to create a Blog.
		I learned about Delicious which is excellent to use, especially for teachers because you can share what sites are helpful to you and look at others sites and determine if you want to use them as well.
		I learned about bookmarking, a great way to find and keep sites that you love.
		I learned about Google Docs and how you can use it to create a spreadsheet or even create a PowerPoint for free. You can share it and allow others to edit it. You can find it anywhere because it is on the Web.

                               

I have now gotten my feet wet in the world of technology. After playing with the spreadsheet assignment I was able to feel more comfortable in a spreadsheet. That is when I actually calculated using formulas for another class. I was very excited because I have always thought it would be a good way to keep up with my financial costs. Now that I have created a Power Point I am willing and wanting to create another one. It took me a very long time to create my Power Point but now that I have has some experience the next time it will not be quite as challenging and I will be exploring more possibilities. I really think that I can be a more organized person with utilizing a Wiki, bookmarking and even Delicious. I also discovered Google Docs, which is wonderful because you do not have to worry about using a flash drive or taking your laptop. Where ever there is a computer and the internet you can pull up your documents. You can share them and even allow others to edit them. I would like to use a Blog in my classroom as a kind of newsletter for my students and parents. I will post weekly information of events in the classroom and keep it updated on what the skills are that we are learning. This will be a great place for parents to communicate with me if they have any questions or concerns. I would also post sites that may be fun and helpful to the students to use at home. I will also use spreadsheets to keep organized on my grades and checklists that I need to keep up with. Power Points are a really fun way to introduce a new skill or to review and old one. I really did not know much about YouTube before this class. I am amazed at all the things you can learn from it. I will be using it in the classroom too. I will be sure to view it before I show it.