There are many things I learned in this class. I remember the first day of class when we had to rate ourselves in terms of how much we knew about technology and online sites. I believe I gave myself a 3 without even realizing how much knowledge I already had. I would actually give myself a 5 if I was to go back in time. I learned quickly how to use different websites such as diigo, to bookmark my web pages. I can always go back on that site and look at the pages I bookmarked and help me out with a paper I am writing or any other assignment that involves research.
\Another great tool I learned is how to create and edit videos with voice recording. I have recorded many videos and edited them on movie maker, but I never added any voice recordings to it. It was a great thing to learn, and I did not realize how easy it was to actually do. This is my video I did for class using movie maker. The video is on Steve Wozniak. Google docs is another great tool I learned to use. I prefer using it over Microsoft word because it saves as you type. I have had many times when my computer shut off and my work was not saved. I do not have to worry about that with google docs. Google docs can also be opened from wherever and I don't even have to worry about saving it to a flash drive or sending it to my email.
Using Blogger was fun to use. I have always heard about people blogging but, I never really go into it. It is easy to use and very enjoyable to just blog about what i have learned in the classroom.
It was great to use google slides as well. It is similar to power point Presentations but, I found it easier to use. I also used it for another class to make a presentation.
I learned many things in the class, and I will definitely implement the tools and resources in my future classroom.
Copyright law can affect the use of technology in the classroom in many ways. For example, downloading music for school purposes on itunes or just for personal use has to be downloaded the correct way. Purchasing the music would be the correct way or streaming the music on sites such as spotify as well.
If you are using any copyrighted material in the classrooms then make sure to use permitted work and make sure to include copyright notices on each of the work. this website link on How to use copyright material can be very helpful to someone who does not know how to get permission. Also, Sometimes it is best to just use the amount of work needed to reach your pedagogical goals in the classroom. According to copyright law "
There is a special exemption in the U.S. Copyright Law that applies to
face-to-face teaching. This is a situation where the professor is physically present in a
classroom or similar place devoted to instruction and is using the materials in the
context of a discrete class session. Under § 110(1), faculty and students may only
perform or display – but not reproduce or distribute – any copyrighted work in the
course of face-to-face teaching activities in a classroom, without seeking permission. If
this provision doesn't meet your needs, you can see if a case can be made for fair use"
the instructor needs to be aware of materials he/she is using and know how to implement them into the classroom correctly to avoid copyright law punishments. here is a video to help with how to get permission from copyrighted material.
What is Media Literacy?
"Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media. Media literate youth and adults are better able to understand the complex messages we receive from television, radio, Internet, newspapers, magazines, books, billboards, video games, music, and all other forms of media."
Here is a video to help explain it more ----> Media Literacy
Why is it important?
Media literacy is important because we know more about it. Many students have a better understanding when it comes to online media. Some ways they can help a student are, they learn a different type of skill which enhances their thinking abilities and creates participation in the classroom. They are able to relate to Media better than relate to assigned books. Perhaps reading "To Kill a Mockingbird" might seem boring to a student, but maybe reading the same book as an e-Book like the Kindle can maybe make the student interested in the book.
At the end of it all, it is once again up to the teacher to decide what to teach young students about media literacy. This article, on media literacy helps how a teacher can teach the students. There are many great ways to go about it and just take some time to read if you are looking into becoming a future teacher.
What is web 2.0?
Web 2.0 is basically websites that use different software or technology than they used to before in older web pages. Websites where you are able the edit pictures, make presentations and videos online, upload videos and create them as well. Google slides is a great tool to create presentations for assignments. Movie maker is another great tool to teach and learn on video editing. there are many other websites that allow different things to create and use. Another example is cell phones. The majority of people buy their mobile phones depending on what features and how fast the internet is. Mobile phones, like the iPhone for example, are able to browse the internet and take pictures and videos and share them instantly with friends and family.
Websites like facebook, twitter, google+ and many others are regular websites but use new technology than those of older ones. They can be very helpful with announcing schedules to your students on twitter. Teachers can also use facebook to keep track of assignments and post updates on what needs to be done. Parents can also see what their child is working on in school while they are at home or work.
What are Affordances? Affordances is defined as "the qualities or properties of an object that define its possible uses or make clear how it can or should be used We sit or stand on a chair because those are fairly obvious" So, an affordance is often taken as a relation between an object, or an environment, and an organism that affords the opportunity for that organism to perform an action.Back in in 1988, Donald Norman basically put the word down as a human "machine interaction"
So, for example, a button that is on a wall will need to be pushed. Or, a light switch needs to be flipped. If a car radio has a dial, then you will rotate the dial to the desired station. This article is a great read. It really goes into depth on affordances and constraints. It can be very helpful to someone like me who is just learning about it.
What is the definition of Constraints a constraint is basically a limit or restriction. The constraints are what keeps the affordances at a limit. It is the final product design for the final object. Merriam-Webster defines Constraint as "something that limits or restricts someone or something. Control that limits or restricts someone's actions or behavior"
At the end of the day, it is up to the teacher to help the students stay on track while they are using all of those resources.
A site that can be helpful in the classroom is google slides
Flipped classrooms can be very effective to a student. The method has become very popular in online classes as well.
I would definitely used the flipped classroom method on my students. It can be very helpful for the child. The students can help each other as well to solve problems on their own. In this video, it shows how the flipped classroom works. Flipped Classrooms can make the student independent and teach the student to rely on him/herself and trust themselves as well. In this article, it states how you can save time in the classroom as a teacher as well asspend more time with the students. I can see myself giving a link to a video for my class to see online, and doing some work on that video to bring to class the next day and discuss it as a whole. Studies have shown that the method works. An article that I read about flipped Classroom, they explain it very well how effective it can be.
I think that as a teacher you really need to know when it is the best time to use the method because it will not work everyday. The teacher needs to be present in the growth process as well.
Some important practices for technology in education are the relationships between the teachers and the students and also the parents. Technology in the classroom needs to be used in a way that does not disrupt class. Many students tend to look at other sites without the consent of a teacher. Here is a video that shows how to implement technology into the classroom.
I plan on teaching my students in a way they can incorporate technology in the classrooms. Some students find it easier to take tests on a computer rather than on paper. It can be too intimidating for them. It can help the student learn as well if they are visual learners, and prefer to see things virtually rather than on a whiteboard. It will be easier for me as a teacher to grade and see my students assignments on a blog rather than on multiple papers. Also, it can make the classroom setting really enjoyable and fun for the students.
Some of the technology that can be used in the classroom are Tablets, laptops, and Smart-boards. They can all come in handy and be beneficial to the student. In an article I read, it stated how it is beneficial to a classroom.
