After reading chapter four, I would use the concept maps in my classroom to help students write out their ideas. For P.E. I wouldn't use it much but since I want my class to write a research paper on a sport of their choice then the concept maps would be the most useful. Using the concept maps, the student can list the sport and then branch off different concepts and iformation pertaining to that sport.
I think that PowerPoints are great to use in the classroom. However, they can cause distraction to a classroom if there is too much sound effect or too many pictures. Having to many pictures and colors in your slides can distract the students to pay more attention to those details than to the information that is provided. If you have to much sound on your slides then that will distract the lecture and cause disruption in the classroom. Sometimes font style and size can be a distraction because it might be hard to read or understand. Students will then be focusing on trying to comprehend the slides and asking other students what it says. As a teacher it is very important to consider these things especially with younger children.
To conclude, I am very excited about working with PowerPoints this week. Its been awhile since I have created slides and I am excited to see what I remember. I will now keep in mind some of the distractions that can occur when creating slides and try to avoid them.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Chapter 2 Blog Assigmnet
Personal digital assistants are also known as handheld computers. Cell phones, I Pods, digital cameras, audio recording, USB port, and even an integrated Global Positioning Systems receiver are considered personal digital assistants. Personal digital assistants are used in the classrooms and they run on the Palm operating system. Students can use these handhelds to work on math problems, create graphs and tables, transfer Microsoft Office files between a computer and a handheld, and use Bluetooth to send applications and files from one handheld to another. These handhelds are a great tools to use in the classroom and more schools are choosing to use them.
Online survey tools are used to collect data across a curriculum. Our SED 300 class took one of these surveys to test our knowledge about multicultural teaching. Other survey tool features include downloadable files for export to spreadsheets, sharing of results, and randomizing the order of answer choices to reduce bias. It helps us in the classroom by testing our knowledge to see what we know. When we get the results, we can see what areas we need to work on and obtain more knowlege of it. Two good rules for writing good surveys are to avoid long questions and avoid bias. Using long questions is not only time consuming, but it can cause the survey taker to lose focus. I know personally that I like short questions that are to the point. Avoiding bias is an important rule for writing good surveys because if you include bias questions then you will get bias answers. It will make an inaccurate survey because the answers will be predetermined.
In Conclusion, personal digital assistants are great tools for teachers to use in the classroom. Teachers can have an assignment for the students to complete on the handhelds when they enter the classroom. The only problem with PDA's is that it can be a distraction for the student because they might play games or text on it. Online surveys are also great tools to use in the classrooms. They help test student's knowledge over the curriculum and see what areas need improvement.
References:
Crismond, David, Howland, Jane, Jonassen, David, Marra, Rose M.(2008). Meaningful Learning With Technology. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall
Online survey tools are used to collect data across a curriculum. Our SED 300 class took one of these surveys to test our knowledge about multicultural teaching. Other survey tool features include downloadable files for export to spreadsheets, sharing of results, and randomizing the order of answer choices to reduce bias. It helps us in the classroom by testing our knowledge to see what we know. When we get the results, we can see what areas we need to work on and obtain more knowlege of it. Two good rules for writing good surveys are to avoid long questions and avoid bias. Using long questions is not only time consuming, but it can cause the survey taker to lose focus. I know personally that I like short questions that are to the point. Avoiding bias is an important rule for writing good surveys because if you include bias questions then you will get bias answers. It will make an inaccurate survey because the answers will be predetermined.
In Conclusion, personal digital assistants are great tools for teachers to use in the classroom. Teachers can have an assignment for the students to complete on the handhelds when they enter the classroom. The only problem with PDA's is that it can be a distraction for the student because they might play games or text on it. Online surveys are also great tools to use in the classrooms. They help test student's knowledge over the curriculum and see what areas need improvement.
References:
Crismond, David, Howland, Jane, Jonassen, David, Marra, Rose M.(2008). Meaningful Learning With Technology. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall
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