When I went to class on Digital Learning Day none of my teachers went out of their way to use fun digital tools, one teacher used a powerpoint and that was it.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Digital Learning Day
Digital Learning Day is on Wednesday, February 1. A good digital tool I could use in the classroom would be xtimeline. This tool would be useful in my classroom because I am in the class during history. History is always based on several events that take place in a certain order. Making a timeline of events would make history more fun for the students. Xtimeline is fun because it puts the events in order and you are able to add pictures to your events. It is free to make an account and use xtimeline so it is simple and easy for anyone to use.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Make It Happen In 2012!
It is officially the new year and I think it is a good time to set new year resolutions.
My goals for school this year are....
1. I hope to use my time more wisely. It is important to me to make sure I do my best in school and get the most important work done first. I just started working my first official job so I am learning how to manage my time more officially.
2. I want to start spending less time on my electronic devices. I am really tied to my phone and itouch. I could get a lot more accomplished if I did different things. Even if I just spend more time with my family instead.
3. I want to focus on my future more. I have finished applying for schools and officially decided on the University of North Texas. Now I want to take the next step and focus on getting scholarships done.
-this blog is in response to Mrs. Stevens blog post
My goals for school this year are....
1. I hope to use my time more wisely. It is important to me to make sure I do my best in school and get the most important work done first. I just started working my first official job so I am learning how to manage my time more officially.
2. I want to start spending less time on my electronic devices. I am really tied to my phone and itouch. I could get a lot more accomplished if I did different things. Even if I just spend more time with my family instead.
3. I want to focus on my future more. I have finished applying for schools and officially decided on the University of North Texas. Now I want to take the next step and focus on getting scholarships done.
-this blog is in response to Mrs. Stevens blog post
Friday, January 6, 2012
The Ideal Classroom
This century technology has really started to grow. In my opionion we might as well use the technology in the classrooms when it is appropriate. Children should not be able to text in the classrooms, but they should be able play education games if it is the appropriate time. I agree with the principals and teachers at Lewisville ISD. I think that using technology in the classrooms does make students more motivated to do their work. Also, the idea of having a coffee shop environment is new to me. I believe that there should be some desk in classrooms but they should also have fun couches and pillows for things such as reading time, etc. The idea of having a more relaxed classroom will make learning more fun for the students that can handle it.
-inspired by this article
-inspired by this article
Thursday, December 8, 2011
The Grinch or Santa?
This blog is based off of the article Bah, humbug! Fort Worth schools ban Santa, gifts in classroom and In Fort Worth, Santa Claus can go to school but not to class.
I believe that Christmas should be practiced in schools. Elementary school is supposed to be the time where you have parties and make school actually fun. Once you get to middle school and high school you do not have very much time for celebrating because you are switching from class to class. Children that are in middle school hardly even understand the real meaning of Christmas. December is the time for giving and I believe that students should be allowed to participate in this holiday. Kids that are in middle school are trapped in a classroom for plenty of hours and I believe that it is very beneficial if they get to take a break every once in awhile and do fun Christmas activities.
I believe that Christmas should be practiced in schools. Elementary school is supposed to be the time where you have parties and make school actually fun. Once you get to middle school and high school you do not have very much time for celebrating because you are switching from class to class. Children that are in middle school hardly even understand the real meaning of Christmas. December is the time for giving and I believe that students should be allowed to participate in this holiday. Kids that are in middle school are trapped in a classroom for plenty of hours and I believe that it is very beneficial if they get to take a break every once in awhile and do fun Christmas activities.
Monday, November 28, 2011
American Teacher
This blog is in response to the movie American Teacher and Mrs Steven's blog.
The movie American Teacher was very emotional to me. My view on becoming a teacher is slightly different now. Before, I understood that teachers did not have a very high salary but I never looked at it in a personal way. This movie made me realize how difficult teaching can be and that you must really have a passion for kids to be able to make it.
The biggest frustration in the movie seemed to be the lack of pay that teachers got. None of the teachers in the movie were selfish and none of them really seemed to complain about money but that seemed like the main cause for all the other issues. Many people struggled to make enough money to support their family which can make things really hard on a family,
Teaching can be improved without just raising the pay. The districts could donate supplies for the teachers that way they would not be expected to spend money out of their pockets to buy the supplies they need to teach. Also, they could allow longer planning periods and lunches to give the teachers more time to plan and relax!
The movie American Teacher was very emotional to me. My view on becoming a teacher is slightly different now. Before, I understood that teachers did not have a very high salary but I never looked at it in a personal way. This movie made me realize how difficult teaching can be and that you must really have a passion for kids to be able to make it.
The biggest frustration in the movie seemed to be the lack of pay that teachers got. None of the teachers in the movie were selfish and none of them really seemed to complain about money but that seemed like the main cause for all the other issues. Many people struggled to make enough money to support their family which can make things really hard on a family,
Teaching can be improved without just raising the pay. The districts could donate supplies for the teachers that way they would not be expected to spend money out of their pockets to buy the supplies they need to teach. Also, they could allow longer planning periods and lunches to give the teachers more time to plan and relax!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Why Do Students Procrastinate?
In response to Mrs. Stevens blog and Overcoming Procrastination Article.
Procrastination is avoiding a task that has to be done. Personally, I have never had an issue procrastinating, I like to get my work done as soon as I can so that I don't get stressed out.
Why students procrastinate:
One of the main issues that people procrastinate is because of their difficulty concentrating. Procrastination is very similar to school students especially seniors who are ready to be out of high school. I have tons of friends who procrastinate and it just makes things more difficult. As teenagers we have trouble concentrating because we are involved in sports, dating, applying for colleges, and much more. In my opinion it is very hard to concentrate when i'm trying to get homework done.
How to overcome procrastination:
One way I will try to overcome procrastination is by setting my priorities straight and managing my time wisely. For example, I have tons of homework to do but I also have scrap booking pages to finish for volleyball. Even though there is a dead line for my scrap booking also, school work should be higher on my priority list.
Procrastination is avoiding a task that has to be done. Personally, I have never had an issue procrastinating, I like to get my work done as soon as I can so that I don't get stressed out.
Why students procrastinate:
One of the main issues that people procrastinate is because of their difficulty concentrating. Procrastination is very similar to school students especially seniors who are ready to be out of high school. I have tons of friends who procrastinate and it just makes things more difficult. As teenagers we have trouble concentrating because we are involved in sports, dating, applying for colleges, and much more. In my opinion it is very hard to concentrate when i'm trying to get homework done.
How to overcome procrastination:
One way I will try to overcome procrastination is by setting my priorities straight and managing my time wisely. For example, I have tons of homework to do but I also have scrap booking pages to finish for volleyball. Even though there is a dead line for my scrap booking also, school work should be higher on my priority list.
Monday, November 7, 2011
If I could change education...
Inspired by this video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U&feature=player_embedded
Education has changed dramatically throughout the years. As technology increases, the ways of teaching also increase. In my opinion education should be based on the intelligence and work ethics of students. All students need to attend school, however, if they are not willing to do work then they would be suited better in an on level class. Usually the on level classes have more disturbance so it is important that teachers keep strict rules. Also, as a current student, education is more fun when you are able to use technology. I think it would increase the students "want" to learn if attempt to use computers and tablets in their everyday learning.
Education has changed dramatically throughout the years. As technology increases, the ways of teaching also increase. In my opinion education should be based on the intelligence and work ethics of students. All students need to attend school, however, if they are not willing to do work then they would be suited better in an on level class. Usually the on level classes have more disturbance so it is important that teachers keep strict rules. Also, as a current student, education is more fun when you are able to use technology. I think it would increase the students "want" to learn if attempt to use computers and tablets in their everyday learning.
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