Sunday, November 29, 2009

lesson plans and an overview of this class

We really didnt have a hard time coming up with our topic or executing our topic, however, we did have problems trying to combine our ideas. Still, we worked it out and finished the project. I am very nervous about presenting it to the class though because I don't like to mess up. I know that we all make mistakes, though. I will just practice so that I can do my best.

I think that this was an excellent class. I really learned in here although I missed class some days. I learned how to create my own blog. I learned how to navigate various word programs such a microsoft word publisher and excel. I also learned about webquests and wiki. I think that the curriculum for this class is just right for disciplined students. Some students including myself may get behind if they forget or are not constantly reminded about the blog assignments and other online assignments besides the bigger projects. Overall, I enjoyed the class and I think you are a good, knowlegeable teacher CK.

I think that the tools taught in this class are crucial in today's classroom evironment because the students in the following generations are driven by the internet and other technologies. Therefore it is important to incorporate these tools to attract and appeal to the students.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Voice threads

I think that voice threads are a very good way to emphasize visual and audio learning styles in the classroom. I think that it is very valuable because the student would be able to go back to it and repeat the message being communicated in the lesson, which is especially beneficial when students forget or are not able to answer questions right away. It affords students time needed to think about questions before they answer them, which in terms may give them an opportunity to give a more detailed and well thought out answer. It may also give students a chance to analyze the lesson more thoroughly. In essence, I think that teachers and instructors should utilize this tool in their classroom in order to promote more in debt learning and to accommodate different learning styles in the classroom.