Technology Self Assesment: School 2.0

NETS-T 1 Using School 2.0, I explored a website that is called eLanguages that helps teachers around the world to share curriculum ideas for students.This exercise promoted creativity with technology since it allows students to know other students around the world.

 

In the Self Assessment, I choose to explore the Nest-T1 which is “Facilitate and Inspire student learning and Creativity.” I considered this module as the most important because as a future teacher I believe creative thinking is in the center of the learning process. Another reason, why I choose this module is because I want to help student’s to develop their

I explored one of the resources and it was called eLanguages http://www.elanguages.org/. It is a free online community of international teachers who share curriculum ideas for students. With eLanguages teachers can communicate and work with others in hope to develop an understanding of other’s culture.  For instance, there is a current project named “Dances across the globe,” where teachers post photos of dances performed by their students during school cultural events.

I think such idea shrinks the world since people especially teachers get to know other’s culture. Teachers can transmit their new learning to students and together they can explore and learn new experiences. I really liked exploring this website because it gave me ideas in how I can expand my creativity to introduce  my students other cultures and beliefs.

 

Journal # 4

It's In the Bag

Basham, J. D., Perry, E., & Meyer, H. (2011). It's in the bag. Learning and Leading with Technology, 39(2), 24-27. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-september-october-2011.aspx

Summary:  “It is in the bag,” is an article where the writers discuss the importance and the role of technology in education. Its main purpose is present digital backpack and how students of different ages can use it. According to the article, a digital backpack is composed of three components: Foundational technology, modular technology, and instructional support materials. Foundational technology includes laptops, table devices, and software to access instructional continent.  In the other hand modular technology digital camcorders, iPod touches, digital sound recorders, and digital science probes.

The authors incorporate examples how students of different grades use digital backpacks in different situations. In the case of high school and college students used digital backpacks to create a five minutes movie.  Students of lower level such middle school students used their digital backpack to gather data fossils.

Question 1: Why digital backpacks are important in education? In current society technology is necessary and it is used at least more than twice per day. Technologies along with educators prepare students not only to do better in classes, but also to prepare them for the future. Indeed, student with technology skills will have better opportunities in careers since technology is around the world.

Question 2 : How teachers can use digital backpack to enhance and facilitate students’ learning? Backpacks support in time learning. Teachers can use this type of technology such as laptop to show videos to students. In lower grades teachers can show videos to students to play games and learn new vocabulary or play math games.

Journal # 3

Students Dig Up Dirt to Learn about Internet Safety

Morehouse, J. (2011). Students dig up dirt to learn about internet safety. Learning and Leading with Technology, 39(2), 34-35. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-september-october-2011.aspx

Summary: In this article Jesse Morehouse discusses the importance of students’ securing when using internet. He states that students are unaware of the privacy implications of social networks. In addition he mentions that postings in social networks, personal blogs and twitter accounts can affect students when applying for jobs, running for elected office or even trying to get a date. In order to make students comprehend the importance of online privacy, Morehouse made students experience a real situation. Students collected information and they were able to determinate validity of such information. At the end students learned to appropriately share information when using social media.

Question 1:Why is it important internet safety? Many people are unaware of the importance of privacy when using social networks. It is important for people to be careful since if they don’t use appropriate privacy they can face problems to find a job or even face problems to find a date.

Question 2: Why do you think it is important to teach students the importance of online privacy? It is important to teach students about the importance of privacy  because sometimes it is the only place where they can have access to education about privacy. If educators do not provide such information to students, students won't know the consequences, and they will probably deal with problems because of their unawareness of privacy when using a sort of social network.

Journal # 2

Ferguson, H. (2010). Join the flock. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(8), 12-14. Retrieved from http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/learning_leading/20100607?pg=14&pm=2&fs=1#pg14 

Summary: In “Join the Flock,” Hadley Ferguson discusses the importance of professional learning networks, blog spots and a PLN in education. According to Ferguson a PLN is a community of individuals around the world who are learning together, and twitter is the adequate tool to create one. To introduce twitter Ferguson gave specific steps in how to start a social life using twitter. First, set up an account, write a bio and upload a photo of yourself. Second, learn to follow the adequate people with similar interests. Third, tap into great lists. Fourth, watch and listen by visiting and commenting in contact’s posts. Fifth, give generously by retweeting. Sixth, expose yourself and share ideas with your followers. Seventh, tag your tweet and use hashtags to give your tweets more exposure. By doing all the above steps one will find tweeter an useful tool to improve communication in education. 


 Question: Why do you think tweeter is important in education? During the past weeks, I was introduced to tweeter, and my teacher along with this article explained the importance of tweeter in education. It is important mainly because it is used to be in contact with others with similar interests, and to build relationships with colleagues.

 McClintock, S. (2010). Enhance your twitter experience. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(8), 14-17. Retrieved from http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/learning_leading/20100607?pg=16&pm=2&fs=1#pg16

 Summary: In “Enhance your tweeter experience,” McClintock gives a more advance introduction to tweeter. Tweeter is described as an investing time since it has provided wonderful experiences to users: teachers, students and others. McClintock, advices to install a tweeter organizer and Tweet Deck is the most recommended because it is more easy to use. It organizes the tweeter into columns such as all friends, mentions, and direct messages. In this article the benefits of tweets with a bookmarklets are also explained. A bookmarklets Hootlet allows users to share important information with others. Indeed, is also stated that the 70% of tweeter should be used as sharing, 20 % in responding, and 10% in chatting and creating relationships. 

 Question: Why is bookmarklet Hootlet useful? Bookmarklet Hootlet is a tool within Hootsuit and  it facilitates sharing among individuals.  It is really useful because it allows to send resources using tweeter or other social networks.  In education it is important because teacher use it to share important educational information. With bookmarklet Hootlet people don’t rely on emails to share articles, news, or articles.