After giving this topic some thought, I came up with my list of things that teachers should know how to do with technology to make the most of e-learning.
Teachers should be able to:
1. create and utilize web 2.0 tools such as blogs and wikis.
2. subscribe to blogs using RSS feeds.
3. embed pictures/videos.
4. leave comments and reply to them.
5. search the web using boolean search terms.
6. use social bookmarking.
7. add attachments (pictures, documents, etc)in email.
8. use tags to organize content.
9. use a variety of google applications including GoogleDoc, GoogleMap, and GoogleTranslate.
10. capture images and videos and upload them.
In my opinion, these 10 things are the basics that teachers should know how to do to be an effective teacher in the 21st century classroom.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
technology in my classroom
Everyday I try my best to incorporate technology in my classroom.
I find that it not only makes my job easier but also excites and motivates the students. It's like killing ltwo birds with one stone. Every morning, my students make the lunch count votes on the computer using Kidspiration. They click and drag their name under their lunch choice. They have fun doing it and it also shows me the names of students who are absent, without having to call attendance. I also find tons of images and videos using the internet - google is my go-to source for all the searching I do. For example, we recently wrapped up our butterfly unit (the highlight of the second grade curriculum). As an extension, we researched the lifecyle of other insects. My students suggested to study the lifecycle of a ladybug, mosquito, and praying mantis. So I went on Youtube and pulled up related videos and compared those we saw to that of a butterfly. I also use Google Translate often. This is such a great tool for family/school communication. Many of my students' parents speak a different language. Therefore, I translate notes or class newsletters to help them.
I'm looking forward to adding more to this list as I continue in the Technology for Educators Program and JHU.
I find that it not only makes my job easier but also excites and motivates the students. It's like killing ltwo birds with one stone. Every morning, my students make the lunch count votes on the computer using Kidspiration. They click and drag their name under their lunch choice. They have fun doing it and it also shows me the names of students who are absent, without having to call attendance. I also find tons of images and videos using the internet - google is my go-to source for all the searching I do. For example, we recently wrapped up our butterfly unit (the highlight of the second grade curriculum). As an extension, we researched the lifecyle of other insects. My students suggested to study the lifecycle of a ladybug, mosquito, and praying mantis. So I went on Youtube and pulled up related videos and compared those we saw to that of a butterfly. I also use Google Translate often. This is such a great tool for family/school communication. Many of my students' parents speak a different language. Therefore, I translate notes or class newsletters to help them.
I'm looking forward to adding more to this list as I continue in the Technology for Educators Program and JHU.
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