October 30, 2010

October 30, 2010

http://www.iste.org/about-iste.aspx

What did I learn?

• What I learned from this organization is that this same topic is discussed in our book, “Teaching and Learning with Technology”, therefore this webpage and everything they talk about such as NETS for students and teachers are terms that are familiar to me. This organization is a great tool for educators wanting to know and advance their knowledge in the use of technology for their classroom. Reading through this organization I learned that educators across the world are transforming their teaching outcomes into web based 2.0 project-based learning, inspiring simulation and offering gaming oppurtunities through technology. They also mention that as technology is changing and improving educators should do as well:

• Societies are changing
• Expectations are changing
• Teaching is changing
• Educators must lead

I really liked this list that I found on the web page that emphasizes that education is constantly going through change and one thing leads to the other, and in the end everything refers back to how education is affected.

What I would like to learn?

I really liked that they emphasize on how education must and should undergo change as time and technology progress. I would like to continue learning on how much technology affects the education environment. Even though I already know the main areas it affects, I would like to see it being done in the classrooms. A lot of the times the districts adapt new technology and new programs but teachers fall short in implementing them in their teaching strategies, and many of the times it simply is because teachers don’t like or are afraid of change. They would rather much just stick to their regular routine of teaching, and sometimes they miss out on the great additives that technology can have on their lessons.

October 23, 2010

http://www.edutopia.org/ 

What Did I learn?

I really enjoyed exploring this webpage resource because I felt as if was looking through a social network. It has tons of information that is helpful to educators and future educators as well. Not only does it offer resources for the elementary level, but even educators who work at the higher level grades can find this resource extremely helpful. It offers information on how to go about using integrated studies with students to how teachers can become better aware of the ongoing research in education by providing professional development opportunities. Since it is very important that teachers stay focused and aware on how technology is continuously advancing I like the fact that edutopia.com offers a section where educators can go for help in accessing and even integrating technology into their classroom. Overall this webpage resource is just filled with videos, blogs, ways to manage your classroom, core strategies and lots of other helpful information that educators can simply log on and explore.

What I would like to learn?

What I do want to research a little more on is how to help out the foundation. As I was browsing through the web page I did see how they had a section called “support Edutopia” I would really much be interested in supporting them in the future but I liked this webpage resource that I would actually like to get involved. This webpage offers a great variety of resources for a teacher, as well as ways to stay informed with current news and information about education.

October 16, 2010

http://www.teacher.scholastic.com/

What did I learn?

Throughout this online journal I was able to research and read about how “Where Teachers Come First”, in this journal this is how they like to acknowledge the teachers. Here I liked that they have a section for just about anyone who is involved in the education field. Whether it may be a librarian, administrators and even parents this journal provides excellent resources which, in my opinion, are very helpful. I also learned that we as teachers have the right to share and connect with other teachers. With this journal one can go as far as connecting through a helpline with other colleagues and share information. Lesson plans, online activities and even how to promote interactive learning all of these resources can be very valuable to a teacher who is constantly seeking to improve and further their knowledge in how to better assist a child in the learning field.

What else I would like to learn?

I already work for a district in which they have adopted a program called C-Scope where the teacher is suppose to follow a daily plan with lesson plans already set up for them. I plan to stay with the district as a teacher within the following year, and I am really interested in finding out more on how the program works. With this in mind I can go ahead and try and use this website by integrating some of the lesson plan ideas that they have to offer. As I was working on the wiki project I actually used this same resource to find ways of teaching to the students, and I was really impressed on how helpful it can be for teachers. So I would definitely consider and referring back to this online journal for future and additional help.

October 9, 2010

http://www.aera.net/

What did I learn?

From this on-line professional publication I was able to explore and take a look at the daily news about workshops, college admissions tests, and other information that as a teacher, or administrator of a school would be extremely helpful. This online publication is a great option to find out about the education news. The main goal about AERA, American Educational Research Association is to provide educators the opportunity to continue advancing educational research and a way to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good. If educators are interested in becoming a member they can do so by signing up as well as attending the annual meeting that are held. Within this publication one can find the Educational Researcher issues for the month, which is a publication done by AERA. The best part is that one can read this in a PDF format.

What else do I want to learn?

As a future educator I would be interested in learning a lot more about AERA, and even go as far as attending their meetings because it seems as if they have a lot of beneficial outcomes that one can gain. I would like to learn more on the workshops that they have available. I think I would also even be interested in taking part of their research and just trying to improve education everywhere.