October- That's a Rap

This class has really made me think about how technology can improve and enhance a lesson. I get really excited and then I am suddenly snapped back into reality as I look at my brochure for student teaching in Chicago. I want to work in the inner city where, lets be honest, I'll be lucky to have a white board instead of a chalk one. That's why I am frustrated. All of the information in this class is valuable if I were to have the technology but I will be looking at what can I do with very little. Therefor, I feel really sad looking at all the tools that my future school can afford but could be highly beneficial towards student learning.

September 28/30 - Tech Topic

Do you remeber when I talked about the Kindle a few weeks ago. Well, Amazon just came out with a new larger Kindle. Now it really would be like reading a text book but without the paper.

Check it out on http://www.amazon.com/ !

September 28/30 - What did I learn this week?

I learned that I am definitely pursuing the right age level. I loved every elementary education presentation and almost fell asleep during the secondary ones. They all were great it is just I realize I have a passion for younger kids so I get more out of listening to the lesson.

September 21st/23rd- Tech Topic

Google docs which we learned all about on Friday absolutely screems paperless classroom. To watch the tutorial on how to use google docs click on the link below to the wedsite.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIjLzXJ-Mjo

September 21st/23rd- What did I learned this week?

This week was kind of hectic seeing as we were trying to go over and create the rubric for our presentations. That's why I lumped together the two days. We did however watch a stimulating video Wednesday on google docs which seemed pretty interesting. It actually has a lot of practical use for my tech topic.

September 16th- Tech Topic

Today when I went into Ms. Brogen's classroom at Madison Elementary she used her Elmo to display pictures that her students drew. I realized that this piece of technology, the Elmo could be quite handy. You wouldn't ever have to make copies again.

September 16th- What did I learn today?

I know absolutely nothing about music education! Maybe I should take a music appreciation class or something?