Enrolled in a school district that had a Smart Board in every classroom, I would say that I had a decent exposure to the direction that technological advancement is taking the present and future education. However, it never ceases to amaze me when I learn about the latest creations, programs, and devices that are constantly coming out. Just today I watched some presentations on a new Multi-touch Smart Board, an interactive touchscreen table, and a program that can create 3D images using an Ipad Touch by just pointing the camera at a 2D piece of paper. It is so neat thinking about the potential of these technologies in the classroom.
I believe that any class and grade could greatly benefit from each of these new tools. Coming from a creative and interactive incentive, I could see using the Multi-touch Smart Board and touchscreen table to encourage collaboration of students on projects, research, review or skill practice. The great thing about collaboration is that students learn to work together to create fantastic results in efficient ways. Think about all of the expressive writing, graphic, and art projects students could work together on!
There is something about touch screens that connect you with what you are doing more so than a mouse. I think that graphic design classes would love working on the touchscreen table. To have everything visibly laid out in front of you makes projects more efficiently completed. Art History courses could have multiple resources, images, and projects open to refer to. It's like a desk with the resources of the internet literally at your fingertips. Its creative, interactive, advancing and really exciting. How cool!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Role of Technology
The art programs in schools are perfect places to implement new thinking, different forms of education, and creative presentation. The advancement of technology is offering countless of tools that we can all learn to use to better the learning environments for students. Students should have access to this advancement and the plethora of possibilities for it to benefit their education. It is just one more way students can express themselves as well as the subjects they deem important.
In the environment I choose to create I will employ technology tools that will open doors of opportunity for students. For example, tools such as Skype, Ustream, and Youtube can easily provide resources for students that would otherwise be unavailable. Devices that allow students to receive live stream or video chat can connect them to authors, artists, researchers and others who might not be able to come directly to the classroom and speak.
A second way I would like to bring technology into my classroom would be for students to have the opportunity to react with one another through collaboration projects, presentations, and digital portfolios. Programs such as Google Docs, Voice Thread, and Prezi can really enhance students presentations back to one another or the class as a whole. These outlets of information are different, allow for creativity, and advancement in student's skills.
As an educator I vow to always be open to creativity and new forms of expression. This goes for technology as well. Technology is such a large part of both the present and the future. Students will and do benefit from the implementation of it in classrooms. I will use new programs responsibly to create successful presentations, interact with students, express information or important points, and model the power of technology as a tool.
In the environment I choose to create I will employ technology tools that will open doors of opportunity for students. For example, tools such as Skype, Ustream, and Youtube can easily provide resources for students that would otherwise be unavailable. Devices that allow students to receive live stream or video chat can connect them to authors, artists, researchers and others who might not be able to come directly to the classroom and speak.
A second way I would like to bring technology into my classroom would be for students to have the opportunity to react with one another through collaboration projects, presentations, and digital portfolios. Programs such as Google Docs, Voice Thread, and Prezi can really enhance students presentations back to one another or the class as a whole. These outlets of information are different, allow for creativity, and advancement in student's skills.
As an educator I vow to always be open to creativity and new forms of expression. This goes for technology as well. Technology is such a large part of both the present and the future. Students will and do benefit from the implementation of it in classrooms. I will use new programs responsibly to create successful presentations, interact with students, express information or important points, and model the power of technology as a tool.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Future Goals
"I am all
about experiential lifestyles inside and out of the classroom. Providing
a positive opportunity for those around me, whether it is through my
social life, work, or teaching studies, is what I strive to do every
single day."
This statement is the result of hours of reflection of the priorities I value in my life. I am a person who enjoys and thrives on the presence and impact of others. I keep this idea of opportunity close to heart when I think about my future aspirations.
I strongly believe in the power of well thought out goals and working to make the process of achieving them an everyday habit.When it comes to my ideas regarding my future in education I think my most important priority is providing opportunities for students to discover their passions. I am choosing to pursue a degree in Art Education. This is definitely forward movement towards helping others have opportunities to pursue the things that matter most to them. This life is so enjoyable when we simplify to the things that make us happiest. Why shouldn't those same subjects be the ones we study and eventually work for every single day? I hope to teach in environments where that is a priority as well. Schools which special focuses, such as outdoor recreation, leadership, or semester programs are of great interest to me. I had an opportunity to visit a school like this out of Cascade, Idaho called Alzar School. This visit greatly interested me and opened my eyes to the possible avenues for the future. Not only to work at a school like this, but to implement this type of atmosphere into my classroom where ever it is that I find myself teaching.
I do love school. It is all I really know and can imagine myself doing. I would love to continue my education as far as I am able. Whether this is to come in the form of graduate school or some other option, I am not entirely sure as of now. I will remain open to opportunity as it presents itself.
Personally, I am striving to always create memory and experience for myself as well as others. I like to commit to mental and physical challenges that will test the person I choose to be. One important aspect of my life is the power of image and how we look at ourselves in the context of the present. I am currently striving to value the importance of acceptance of this power.
Goals are what excite us and motivate us to move forward. Looking at possibility is one of my favorite things and as you accomplish more and more, the aspirations become less daunting. I value the idea that I can give this to another individual through teachable moments. This simple concept is very satisfying and exciting in my mind.
This statement is the result of hours of reflection of the priorities I value in my life. I am a person who enjoys and thrives on the presence and impact of others. I keep this idea of opportunity close to heart when I think about my future aspirations.
I strongly believe in the power of well thought out goals and working to make the process of achieving them an everyday habit.When it comes to my ideas regarding my future in education I think my most important priority is providing opportunities for students to discover their passions. I am choosing to pursue a degree in Art Education. This is definitely forward movement towards helping others have opportunities to pursue the things that matter most to them. This life is so enjoyable when we simplify to the things that make us happiest. Why shouldn't those same subjects be the ones we study and eventually work for every single day? I hope to teach in environments where that is a priority as well. Schools which special focuses, such as outdoor recreation, leadership, or semester programs are of great interest to me. I had an opportunity to visit a school like this out of Cascade, Idaho called Alzar School. This visit greatly interested me and opened my eyes to the possible avenues for the future. Not only to work at a school like this, but to implement this type of atmosphere into my classroom where ever it is that I find myself teaching.
I do love school. It is all I really know and can imagine myself doing. I would love to continue my education as far as I am able. Whether this is to come in the form of graduate school or some other option, I am not entirely sure as of now. I will remain open to opportunity as it presents itself.
Personally, I am striving to always create memory and experience for myself as well as others. I like to commit to mental and physical challenges that will test the person I choose to be. One important aspect of my life is the power of image and how we look at ourselves in the context of the present. I am currently striving to value the importance of acceptance of this power.
Goals are what excite us and motivate us to move forward. Looking at possibility is one of my favorite things and as you accomplish more and more, the aspirations become less daunting. I value the idea that I can give this to another individual through teachable moments. This simple concept is very satisfying and exciting in my mind.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Smartboard
Today in class a group of us got a little exposure to the notebook program on the smartboard. This tool and technology can creatively benefit a classroom in so many ways. I went to a high school that had a smartboard in every single classroom. I have had the privilege to be on the student side of many lessons using this technology. I do believe that the smartboard opens up doors to interaction and student involvement. It is a new and different way to present information that students are attracted to. Teachers can seriously use this to their advantage in creating an environment that benefits students.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Netiquette
"Students need guidelines to assist them in learning to use online
resources appropriately. For this assignment, you will create a list of grade-appropriate classroom
rules to guide student use of the Internet, email, technology tools,
mobile devices, and any additional grade-appropriate resources you might
want to use with your students."
Netiquette Presentation
This presentation is a collaboration of classroom rules to guide student use of the Internet, email, technology tools, mobile devices, etc. This presentation was created using Google Presentation and includes speaker notes on every slide for easy reference. This artifact is an example that advocates, models, and teaches safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.
Netiquette Presentation
This presentation is a collaboration of classroom rules to guide student use of the Internet, email, technology tools, mobile devices, etc. This presentation was created using Google Presentation and includes speaker notes on every slide for easy reference. This artifact is an example that advocates, models, and teaches safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.
Jigsaw
"The Jigsaw method is a cooperative learning technique in which students work in small groups. Jigsaw can be used in a variety of ways for a variety of goals, but it is primarily used for the acquisition and presentation of new material, review, or informed debate. In this method, each group member is assigned to become an "expert" on some aspect of a unit of study. After reading about their area of expertise, the experts from different groups meet to discuss their topic, and then return to their groups and take turns teaching their topics to their group mates."
Jigsaw Method
Collaboration is a huge part of what education can offer today. The jigsaw method that is previously described is one way that teachers can create an environment where students work together to achieve a collaborated result. When working towards a common goal, I feel as if the effort put forth by students is greater. It is like a team working together to be as successful as they possibly can.
If you had five computers in your classroom you could divide students into jigsaw groups of five people and have students from separate groups create their "expert group" to work together researching their specific topics on the five computers. Once students complete research they can regroup with the jigsaw folks and present information they found. This contributes to several motives of collaboration for students.
Benefits of this method include group work, interaction, communication and respect for peers. This is a drawn out process that students could get worn out on if repeated multiple times. I do like this method as a strategy to mix up the structure of a classroom.
Jigsaw Method
Collaboration is a huge part of what education can offer today. The jigsaw method that is previously described is one way that teachers can create an environment where students work together to achieve a collaborated result. When working towards a common goal, I feel as if the effort put forth by students is greater. It is like a team working together to be as successful as they possibly can.
If you had five computers in your classroom you could divide students into jigsaw groups of five people and have students from separate groups create their "expert group" to work together researching their specific topics on the five computers. Once students complete research they can regroup with the jigsaw folks and present information they found. This contributes to several motives of collaboration for students.
Benefits of this method include group work, interaction, communication and respect for peers. This is a drawn out process that students could get worn out on if repeated multiple times. I do like this method as a strategy to mix up the structure of a classroom.
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