I chose the education journal called National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). This publication produces a biweekly newsletter with information supporting early childhood education initiatives by providing objective, nonpartisan information based on research. As an early childhood teacher I chose this journal to stay current on research and issues surrounding my field.
Check it Out: http://nieer.org/
Sunday, October 5, 2008
PowerPoint Reflection
PowerPoint is an educational tool that can enhance student learning and teaching in the classroom. As with most technology PowerPoint has its pros and cons. When implemented correctly PowerPoint provides a visual aid for information that benefits visual learners. It also can provide opportunities for student engagement and active interaction. In addition to being used for instruction, students can use PowerPoint to organize information, create presentations and portfolios. I believe the program is easy for students to use and allows children to be creative.
The biggest problem surrounding PowerPoint occurs when it is not used appropariatly or is overused. Powerpoints lose their teaching effectivness when teachers stick to closesly to their presentation and not on their students needs. For example, when students are confused and not understanding the information opposed to stopping and improvising to ensure student understanding, the teacher continues to teach slide by slide as they had planned.
For More information check out these webpages:
PowerPoint in the ClassroomStudents of all ages can create multimedia presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Teach them how using this fun-filled, online tutorial.
www.actden.com/PP/
PowerPoint In the ClassroomPowerPoint is a wonderful tool for learning in both a student and teacher-directed situation. It can add a new dimension to learning allowing teachers to ...
www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/powerpoint/
PowerPoint in the ClassroomThe three most compelling arguments for the use of PowerPoint in the classroom are its suitability as a powerful and easily learned authoring system for ..
www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=520839
The biggest problem surrounding PowerPoint occurs when it is not used appropariatly or is overused. Powerpoints lose their teaching effectivness when teachers stick to closesly to their presentation and not on their students needs. For example, when students are confused and not understanding the information opposed to stopping and improvising to ensure student understanding, the teacher continues to teach slide by slide as they had planned.
For More information check out these webpages:
PowerPoint in the ClassroomStudents of all ages can create multimedia presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Teach them how using this fun-filled, online tutorial.
www.actden.com/PP/
PowerPoint In the ClassroomPowerPoint is a wonderful tool for learning in both a student and teacher-directed situation. It can add a new dimension to learning allowing teachers to ...
www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/powerpoint/
PowerPoint in the ClassroomThe three most compelling arguments for the use of PowerPoint in the classroom are its suitability as a powerful and easily learned authoring system for ..
www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=520839
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Presenky Article
Prior to reading the article I believed that children's interested have changed due to technology. While reading the article I found myself nodding my head in agreement with many of Presenky's ideas. In addition, the article reminded me of many discussions I have been involved in during staff meetings and trainings at my school.
From all the information I've been presented with I believe that, as with most things in education, their needs to be a balance. I believe technology should be integrated into education when it benefits and enhances student learning. In order for this to happen teachers will need to learn and adapt curriculum in such ways. However, I also believe that there are concepts that don't need to be "technologisized" and that would be more beneficial for students to learn the "old" way.
From all the information I've been presented with I believe that, as with most things in education, their needs to be a balance. I believe technology should be integrated into education when it benefits and enhances student learning. In order for this to happen teachers will need to learn and adapt curriculum in such ways. However, I also believe that there are concepts that don't need to be "technologisized" and that would be more beneficial for students to learn the "old" way.
About Me
Hello Everyone!
My name is Heidi Scaife. I am a 1st grade teacher at Audubon Elementary School in the Lake Washington School District. This is my fourth year teaching. I received my teaching certificate at Central Washington University and I am currently in the process of getting my M.Ed in Technology, Curriculum & Instruction at City University. I am also in the Pro-cert program.
My name is Heidi Scaife. I am a 1st grade teacher at Audubon Elementary School in the Lake Washington School District. This is my fourth year teaching. I received my teaching certificate at Central Washington University and I am currently in the process of getting my M.Ed in Technology, Curriculum & Instruction at City University. I am also in the Pro-cert program.
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