Describe at least 3 ways how you see the use of a class web site could be used to support your future teaching. Provide specific details for each example.
There are several reasons I would use a classroom website. I think that since the technology is available, we should use it as teachers. Students, parents, guardians and more have the opportunity to check homework, grades, lessons and much more through the class website, so it is a great opportunity to stay ahead of the class and get things completed. A classroom website would also be great because if a student was gone for a certain amount of time, or was on vacation, they would be able to visit the classroom website to obtain their assignments. Communication is always important when it comes to teacher/student relationships, so a website is a great idea because students would be able to email me if they have questions they aren’t comfortable asking in class, or even making sure they get their work done right and in time. I really like the idea of using a website and will definitely have it a part of my program!
Identify what you see as the top 2 ways students could use a class web site to enhance their learning and provide some justifications for your selections.
Students could enhance their learning by using a class website because the website could bring many different types of resources to them that they didn’t have before. Also, when students have the opportunity to roam and engage themselves in their own education, they can find many different locations for information, technology and more. A classroom website can also apply to many different types of learners. Students can engage in online games, blogs, videos, communications, digital enhancement programs and much more. By using a website, students would have the opportunity to use their particular type of learning style.
Think about the page types and features of the Teacher Web system. What do you feel where the 2 strongest features or page types within the Teacher Web system? Why do you see these as the strongest?
The two features of the Teacher Web program I really liked were the due dates application, and the Web Resources. These two programs are the strongest applications in my mind because it gives the student an opportunity to always stay on task. Knowing when assignments are due, and knowing exactly which websites would be best for research are great opportunities to succeed. By not having the websites listed for students, they could end up citing wrong information, and not staying on task by browsing the web.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Concept Mapping
What impact might the use of Concept mapping software have on student learning within your classroom? Give 2 or 3 specific examples.
Concept mapping is a great resource in a classroom because it can benefit every type of learner. Student learning is greatly affected when the classroom is adjusted to meet the needs of all the learners. Concept mapping would be great for visual, kinesthetic, tactile and auditory learners. If you were to have a subject such as a dairy farm, you could make a concept map of the dairy systems. Systems are a very important part of agriculture, and concept mapping would be a great resource. Concept mapping could also be used in connecting ideas to real situations. This is a great tool for students because they can take what they think of, and relate it back to a real life situation through a concept map.
Discuss the amount of time it may take to learn this type of application to the point where you would feel comfortable integrating it in your classroom. Do you think it would be worth the time? (you can be honest)
I love the idea of having concept mapping in my classroom. I think that if students were able to create systems through concept mapping, they would be able to relate it to many different situations. Concept mapping visually explains concepts which may be difficult for students. It also inspires students to deepen their understanding of a concept, which is a great part of learning. I would imagine concept mapping could be used in many formats and would be a great portion of a lesson. I don’t know what the exact time would be to make up a concept map, but if it was a worthwhile lesson, with great detail and meaning, I believe the time would be worth it.
Concept mapping is a great resource in a classroom because it can benefit every type of learner. Student learning is greatly affected when the classroom is adjusted to meet the needs of all the learners. Concept mapping would be great for visual, kinesthetic, tactile and auditory learners. If you were to have a subject such as a dairy farm, you could make a concept map of the dairy systems. Systems are a very important part of agriculture, and concept mapping would be a great resource. Concept mapping could also be used in connecting ideas to real situations. This is a great tool for students because they can take what they think of, and relate it back to a real life situation through a concept map.
Discuss the amount of time it may take to learn this type of application to the point where you would feel comfortable integrating it in your classroom. Do you think it would be worth the time? (you can be honest)
I love the idea of having concept mapping in my classroom. I think that if students were able to create systems through concept mapping, they would be able to relate it to many different situations. Concept mapping visually explains concepts which may be difficult for students. It also inspires students to deepen their understanding of a concept, which is a great part of learning. I would imagine concept mapping could be used in many formats and would be a great portion of a lesson. I don’t know what the exact time would be to make up a concept map, but if it was a worthwhile lesson, with great detail and meaning, I believe the time would be worth it.
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