Week 13

The reason Web Quest is so helpful in the classroom is because it helps the teacher not only create something that is directed just for that class but also lets the students learn in a new and different way that is interacting and fun.



It can help each teacher plan a lesson that is designed for their own classroom and gear towards their daily objectives.

"Strengths & Weaknesses"

Wow going through all the UNI surveys it really showed me that I am not that knowledgeable about most of the tech world. There is only a couple of things that I feel I am an expert on and that is Internet, emailing, Effectiveness of adaptive devices for special needs and a couple more you can view on my survey. I have a lot to work on. I need to learn about trouble-shooting techniques, I didn't know what it really meant until I looked it up and found a workshop that I would be able to go to called, Computer and Internet Troubleshooting 101. It will teach me a lot about the things that needs to be fixed when something goes wrong, also hardware techniques such as " Problem Follows"
Another thing that I need to learn more about is video conferencing, I have heard of a ton of people doing it but have never know how or what to do. My goal is to do a video conference So I looked on line and found a workshop called, Videoconferencing and Instruction Workshop, which includes a panel discussion and hands on tutorial sessions to learn the importance of videoconferencing and how to use it. It helps those that can not be somewhere learn at a distance. It also talks about the challenges it faces but how to get through them.
I believe there are many NETS that I do very well/ are my strengths, such as creating a life long learning environment, helping those students see why education/PE is important not only in school but for their whole life and helping them continually grow in technology. I know computers semi well and can usually help those that don't know how to do something:)

"Lessons Learned"

Wow, I loved the videos and the articles that we had to read. Of course it all had to do about Technology and how the world is evolving and growing everyday with new and improved technology that we as teachers need to keep up on so we can teach our students. We are teaching students that will have a job that does not exist yet. This means we need to be able to teach them about the technology now so in the future they can learn more about the new technology coming. As teachers we should be doing activities with hands on technology and let them problem solve using different technology to find the correct answer.
I learned that in every subject technology can be used even in PE. We can use technology t help use measure our body weight and find out percentage of fat we have. Also we can use technology to help us with a workout plan and meal plan to help use lose that extra body fat we don't need. I have learned that if we as teachers show our students why we are doling certain activities and involve them with a hands on experiment or activity they will not only learn more, but will be willing to participate.

"My Beliefs"

I truly believe that technology is so important for not only us to learn but for our students as well. I know that if we set high standards for our students not only academical but ethical and morally they will learn and appreciate more. I know that if we apply the NEST standards into our classroom, such as applying technology to their lives and the activities they are doing. This will provide the knowledge they need to use in the future and for upcoming problems they need to fix. I love the millenial video talking about media mobility and how they can be so many things different and that will change as time goes on. In all the articles and videos they talk about technology and how it will expand and grow. I believe this is true and that we need to help our students to learn about the new and changing technology.

week 10

I really liked the articles and videos this week telling us how much the world has changed and how much technology has grown. Letting us as teachers know that we will be teaching students and preparing them for jobs and careers that do not exist yet. I have learned a lot in this class about how and what to teach, what is the most important things to focus on and use in the classroom. Technology is still growing and in order for our students to be knowledgeable about that info we need to be the ones to teach them.

Week 9

My answers for this week are the same as last week. As for the video I really liked it. It taught teachers to teach our students to Collaborate, cooperate and compete. It shows us how to make our classrooms rooms where our students can learn and continue to learn. We should let our students learn about other cultures and what is out in the world and what they need to know. I liked the advice this movie gave.

Last weeks video
The video was different when I wrote my blog and was switched after so here is what the second video was about last week. Taught us that we are teaching students what will be having jobs that don't exist now. the world is expanding through the Internet and technology advices. we need to be on top of all of it to teach our students. I really liked this video.