Course Reflection

I entered this course not know anything other than the computer basics such as using power point, word, and sending e-mails. However, in the end I wound up thoroughly enjoying the course and have learned quite a bit not just about computers but myself as well. The things that I have learned in this course will assist me in some way throughout my teaching career. For instance, when we did the concept mapping project it provided me with a different way to present new information to my students but in an interesting way. The rubristar website was also a wonderful tool that I learned how to use because it helped me create rubrics that were required for my other courses and saved me a lot of valuable time. Blogging throughout the semester made think about different material and resources to use in my classroom and possibly making my students compose a blog weekly for current events. This semester I have had a few difficulties with linking my artifacts from google docs, using the assistive technology settings in my computer, and creating the video. These are my weak points because I did not truly understand how to link my artifacts until recently, creating the power point because of not being familiar with the settings in my computer, and creating the video because when I tried to add the narration and music it did not work the first time. My strong points include the concept mapping project, creating the rubric and the test, and creating the website. Those three things are my strong points because I felt confident and I have used thos resources before. This course has caused me to consider what project I will assign to my students as well as what grade I will choose to present these projects to.

Reflection on Ways to integrate digital images into your classroom

The students at this day and age are accustomed to being overwhelmed with pictures in each facet of their lives. They come across images while watching television, playing on the computer, walking down the street, and even in their school’s classrooms. By means of adding computerized images to presentations, handouts and room decoration, as educators we generate a nature of normality for them. The pictures assist in keeping them interested in the existing subject matter. Imagery is also important during the presentation of new material rather than telling about proceedings or items we are attempting to get the students to relate to or comprehend the lesson at hand. Like the saying goes “ A picture is worth a thousand words”.

Assistive Technology

I would like to begin by saying that the assignment was extremely difficult for me. I am not a computer expert and it always takes me quite a bit of time to learn my way around. After I made all of the changes within my lap top to accommodate the different settings, I was not able to reset the original settings. After finishing the power point I reset my computer to factory settings which changed everything back. However, the assignment taught me to navigate throughout the different assistive technology settings in order to accommodate my students. I believe that it is a necessity for all educators to know how to properly adjust all of their activities and assignments according to their student's needs. I am thrilled that I am now capable of adjusting computer settings accordingly so that all students can participate in the planned lesson.
View My Power Point

Turn it In

This is the first time I have ever had to use turn it in for an assignment. The website was very easy to use and navigate within while doing the questions.





Turn It In

Web Site Assignment

Creating a website was a wonderful tool that was accompanied by quite a few applications. An educator can utilize this to have constant contact with the parents and students. The website will allow the students to view their assignments and grades and it will allow parents to follow their child's progress. The site also allows the teacher to organize their ideas easier and keep up with grades as well. During the course of this assigment I learned how to create a useful and simple website.
Science 101

Reflection on movie making project

The project was very enjoyable subsequent to maneuvering throughout the proper sequencing of directions during the process of combining everything collectively the first time. Although there are a not many steps, utilized in the correct order they are not too complex. Even though I had to revert back to the lesson to find out how to insert the second auditory filament to the file it still was a wonderful skill to learn. I can undoubtedly see how making use of this tool in the classroom setting for presentations and projects can give confidence to students. The class may recreate the project as many times as it takes or until the preferred outcomes are accomplished and not even distinguish they are in fact learning the subject matter along with a new technology skill. Personally I have always been scared of public speaking; maybe having a video to assist me would help me with my next speaking endeavor. The movie making program may augment presentations from the educator to the pupils. The videos can be kept where they students may access them at anytime throughout the duration of the class to study

Video Project