OK, So this took me a while! I had trouble figuring this out, but I finally got it! :) Ok, so I am working on a Science Unit in school and we are starting to study the Solar System. SO, I decided this would be the perfect opportunity to use this. I went to google and looked under images for a map of the planets. I found one under mapsharing.org. I used the (fn) key and the (prtsc) button to capture the image. I then opened paint and pushed (ctrl) and (v) to paste it to the screen. I played around some and put the letters MVEMJSUN on the picture for "My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nachos" for the order of the planets starting at the sun. When I was finished playing around my SOLAR SYSTEM picture was saved as a .JPEG and was 87.4 KB and had the dimensions of 1024x576.
I would definately use this in a class because it is a great way to provide the students with notes and cover the content standard of:
21C.S.PK-2.2 The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.
It is easier to fill out this picture and print it with all the information as to where the image came from, then trying to find a picture that already has all the information on it that you may need. This would definitely be a great study guide for any second grade student or teacher working with this solar system unit in science.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Desktop Graphic
Here is my attempt at doing a picture!
Using the program "Paint!"
In order to draw a picture in paint, you must follow the steps provided below:
1. Click on the start button
2. On the new menu click on All Programs
3. On the new menu scroll up and click on Accessories
4. On the new menu scroll over and down to Paint
5. Once paint is highlighted click it
6. Use any of the tools located on the left hand side of the screen to create a picture/painting
7. Once your have finished your painting, go to file and click
8. Scroll down and click on save as
9. Create a file name for your painting and click OK
Your file has now been saved as a .bmp! The file sized is normally pretty small. For example; my picture had the dimensions of 962x681, and was 1.87 Mb! I saved it in my picture folder, therefore when I went to my documents my picture was there. When I double clicked it, it automatically opened in Paint. However, when I went to upload the picture here on blogger I had to go back into my file and save it again as a .JEG, in order for it to upload!!
In order to draw a picture in paint, you must follow the steps provided below:
1. Click on the start button
2. On the new menu click on All Programs
3. On the new menu scroll up and click on Accessories
4. On the new menu scroll over and down to Paint
5. Once paint is highlighted click it
6. Use any of the tools located on the left hand side of the screen to create a picture/painting
7. Once your have finished your painting, go to file and click
8. Scroll down and click on save as
9. Create a file name for your painting and click OK
Your file has now been saved as a .bmp! The file sized is normally pretty small. For example; my picture had the dimensions of 962x681, and was 1.87 Mb! I saved it in my picture folder, therefore when I went to my documents my picture was there. When I double clicked it, it automatically opened in Paint. However, when I went to upload the picture here on blogger I had to go back into my file and save it again as a .JEG, in order for it to upload!!
I chose paint because I thought it would be fun to play around and see if I could actually try and draw the Pittsburgh Penguins mascot. It was rather challenging. I would say that if I were an art teacher and needed to incorporate some technology within the classroom I would definitely consider paint. Other than that, I really don’t see too much interest in paint, it is hard to control the paint brush and the least little movements ruin everything and you have to undo it and try again. It sometimes becomes very tedious. I have also thought about using paint in the classroom for student to type a story and then draw a picture to illustrate their story. I am not so sure it would work very well, but Paint does include a text box option.
Hope I did this right! Fingers crossed! :)
This would be a wonderful aspect for students to create an image in Paint to go along with a story they may have written in Word. Being able to do this would accomodate the CSO of:
21C.S.PK-2.2 The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Reading #1 TPACK
After reading these few pages, I have come to realize how much I have been taught to view the content from what is given to me instead of how it should be taught! If that even makes sense! I, being a substitute and not really having my own classroom yet, haven't had the chance to really view the content for each grade except from the short time in which I completed my student teaching.
However, since I am currently doing a permanent sub position for a few months, I am just getting the opportunity to view the content for what it really is. So to answer the questions:
What are the major themes or ideas in your content discipline?
* Well, to start with the state provides all of the content that has to be taught and the manner in which they want it taught now too. (It is Scripted!) SO, the basic theme or idea is really provided already in an overview. However, I love to incorporate new ideas such as more art projects, or bringing new technology into the classroom to broaden the subject or content material. For example, I have created PowerPoint presentations for study guides and games, as well as, using United Streaming and PBS kids to modify and accommodate some students. My major theme is to be able to make learning fun so that the students are more willing to want to learn. Maybe after this class, my theme will be technology!?! Unfortunately, because of the reading series' and other manuals that are scripted these days, if they are not followed exactly and the correct material isn't covered then when it comes time to complete the state mandated tests, the students fail! It is very stressful.
Does your content discipline rely on specific processes for developing the key themes of ideas?
* Because of having to use the content discipline in which has to follow the states mandatory series, then yes, there is a specific processes in which I have to follow. Just as I said above, if the manuals and content provided are not followed 100% then the children end up falling behind and the reflection on the teachers are not the best. I wish we could go back to a few years ago when it was OK to venture out and bring new ideas to the table instead of having everything mapped out for you!
How much of what you know is dependent on the way you learned your subject(s)?
* Truly, what I was taught in college has nothing to do with what you actually learn once you are in the classroom. Being in Elementary Education, I learn something new everyday. It is easy to teach someone how to do something, but until you actually do it, it's nothing! Even when it came to me learning I have found that everyone learns differently. I guess that is why we have to make so many modifications and accommodations with the different subjects in order for everyone to learn. Handing someone a book and asking them to read it doesn't help you learn until you experience it, as I have said previously. I will believe that until the day I die! :)
Do you think in terms of your content by the chapters in a textbook or do you think in terms of your content as an integrated whole?
* Now that I am getting the chance to actually see the content and actually be the one teaching it, I see it as chapters for the time being. I am having to take the lessons chapter by chapter to make sure I cover everything that needs to be covered. However, I am looking at all of the content on the curriculum mapper as a whole. If I don't do both then I am afraid my students will not get the most out of what I am teaching. I have to be able to teach the students so that we can build on each lesson. We have to do one lesson and get it done correctly so that we can build on it and move forward. Maybe as I continue working and teaching, then I may have a different aspect, but for now I think I see my terms as both chapters in a textbook and an integrated whole.
Does your knowledge of this discipline represent an integration of the concepts and processes that connect them?
* I believe that it does because of the way in which once again the state has set everything up. There are certain concepts and processes that have to be done correctly. And once everything is covered, eventually they all become connected so that the students have all subjects integrated within each other. It is a rather hard concept for me to grasp and learn, but I think with time I will be able to create a better discipline of my own.
Technology/Conclusion
All in all, it is hard to do anything out of the ordinary or out of line because of the way the state mandates every step that each teacher has to make. It is unfortunate, and sometimes I wonder if the students are even learning the best way or if they are even retaining the information as well as students did ten years ago!?!
However, I feel that using technology in the schools would help broaden learning experiences. I mean, when the students can have the access to look up information for social studies and science or a module on how to solve math problems, then they will have a better opportunity to learn. You definitely can't look inside a real human body, but having a website that shows step by step how each system of the body works would be a better hands on experience, or being able to get on The Internet and look up the most recent information on a country would be better than a 1980 encyclopedia. There are so many ways in which these students could benefit with technology that it isn't funny. I for one didn't get the chance till around high school to even really see how PowerPoint worked, and it was so much better to do a report with that than with pencil and paper, and believe it or not I WANTED TO DO IT! ha ha! I just hope as the years pass that we will be able to find a median in which the teachers and state can identify with and set up a better learning program for our students!
Not to mention, that there are three specific content standards that are to be covered for each grade level in order to incorporate technology. For the grade in which I teach; I should be including:
21C.S.PK-2.1 The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.
21C.S.PK-2.2 The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.
21C.S.PK-2.3 The student will exhibit leadership, ethical behavior, respect for others; accept responsibility for personal actions considering the impact on others; take the initiative to plan and execute tasks; and interact productively as a member of a group.
that way my students will be familiar with the programs and be able to actually function in our society!
However, since I am currently doing a permanent sub position for a few months, I am just getting the opportunity to view the content for what it really is. So to answer the questions:
What are the major themes or ideas in your content discipline?
* Well, to start with the state provides all of the content that has to be taught and the manner in which they want it taught now too. (It is Scripted!) SO, the basic theme or idea is really provided already in an overview. However, I love to incorporate new ideas such as more art projects, or bringing new technology into the classroom to broaden the subject or content material. For example, I have created PowerPoint presentations for study guides and games, as well as, using United Streaming and PBS kids to modify and accommodate some students. My major theme is to be able to make learning fun so that the students are more willing to want to learn. Maybe after this class, my theme will be technology!?! Unfortunately, because of the reading series' and other manuals that are scripted these days, if they are not followed exactly and the correct material isn't covered then when it comes time to complete the state mandated tests, the students fail! It is very stressful.
Does your content discipline rely on specific processes for developing the key themes of ideas?
* Because of having to use the content discipline in which has to follow the states mandatory series, then yes, there is a specific processes in which I have to follow. Just as I said above, if the manuals and content provided are not followed 100% then the children end up falling behind and the reflection on the teachers are not the best. I wish we could go back to a few years ago when it was OK to venture out and bring new ideas to the table instead of having everything mapped out for you!
How much of what you know is dependent on the way you learned your subject(s)?
* Truly, what I was taught in college has nothing to do with what you actually learn once you are in the classroom. Being in Elementary Education, I learn something new everyday. It is easy to teach someone how to do something, but until you actually do it, it's nothing! Even when it came to me learning I have found that everyone learns differently. I guess that is why we have to make so many modifications and accommodations with the different subjects in order for everyone to learn. Handing someone a book and asking them to read it doesn't help you learn until you experience it, as I have said previously. I will believe that until the day I die! :)
Do you think in terms of your content by the chapters in a textbook or do you think in terms of your content as an integrated whole?
* Now that I am getting the chance to actually see the content and actually be the one teaching it, I see it as chapters for the time being. I am having to take the lessons chapter by chapter to make sure I cover everything that needs to be covered. However, I am looking at all of the content on the curriculum mapper as a whole. If I don't do both then I am afraid my students will not get the most out of what I am teaching. I have to be able to teach the students so that we can build on each lesson. We have to do one lesson and get it done correctly so that we can build on it and move forward. Maybe as I continue working and teaching, then I may have a different aspect, but for now I think I see my terms as both chapters in a textbook and an integrated whole.
Does your knowledge of this discipline represent an integration of the concepts and processes that connect them?
* I believe that it does because of the way in which once again the state has set everything up. There are certain concepts and processes that have to be done correctly. And once everything is covered, eventually they all become connected so that the students have all subjects integrated within each other. It is a rather hard concept for me to grasp and learn, but I think with time I will be able to create a better discipline of my own.
Technology/Conclusion
All in all, it is hard to do anything out of the ordinary or out of line because of the way the state mandates every step that each teacher has to make. It is unfortunate, and sometimes I wonder if the students are even learning the best way or if they are even retaining the information as well as students did ten years ago!?!
However, I feel that using technology in the schools would help broaden learning experiences. I mean, when the students can have the access to look up information for social studies and science or a module on how to solve math problems, then they will have a better opportunity to learn. You definitely can't look inside a real human body, but having a website that shows step by step how each system of the body works would be a better hands on experience, or being able to get on The Internet and look up the most recent information on a country would be better than a 1980 encyclopedia. There are so many ways in which these students could benefit with technology that it isn't funny. I for one didn't get the chance till around high school to even really see how PowerPoint worked, and it was so much better to do a report with that than with pencil and paper, and believe it or not I WANTED TO DO IT! ha ha! I just hope as the years pass that we will be able to find a median in which the teachers and state can identify with and set up a better learning program for our students!
Not to mention, that there are three specific content standards that are to be covered for each grade level in order to incorporate technology. For the grade in which I teach; I should be including:
21C.S.PK-2.1 The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.
21C.S.PK-2.2 The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.
21C.S.PK-2.3 The student will exhibit leadership, ethical behavior, respect for others; accept responsibility for personal actions considering the impact on others; take the initiative to plan and execute tasks; and interact productively as a member of a group.
that way my students will be familiar with the programs and be able to actually function in our society!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Trying to fix my LINK!
Trying to make my Resume Link smaller!
My Resume
Hope this works...and that I am publishing everything correctly!
Just as I have worked on correcting this, it is a learning process. I am sure each and every student once taught could apply their links into papers, website, or even blogs. This could be done by following the content standard of:
21C.S.PK-2.1 The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.
My Resume
Hope this works...and that I am publishing everything correctly!
Just as I have worked on correcting this, it is a learning process. I am sure each and every student once taught could apply their links into papers, website, or even blogs. This could be done by following the content standard of:
21C.S.PK-2.1 The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
My Resume
I have uploaded my resume on Google Doc. It can be found at the following link:
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dg2fff34_0f2vccsgg
Maybe this will help me get a full time job! Ha!
Being able to create an online document could be a great project for elementary students. They could publish their work for their whole family to view no matter where they are. They could do this by following the West Virginia Content Standards of:
21C.S.PK-2.1 The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dg2fff34_0f2vccsgg
Maybe this will help me get a full time job! Ha!
Being able to create an online document could be a great project for elementary students. They could publish their work for their whole family to view no matter where they are. They could do this by following the West Virginia Content Standards of:
21C.S.PK-2.1 The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.
I Did It!
Wow,
I just sat here and told my husband, "This is going to be interesting, I haven't done anything like this since Live Journal!" Not to mention, I did that in high school six years ago. Oh well, I guess I am off to a good start? I have completed the first couple assignments so far, but I do get really stressed out when it comes to computer classes. I am always afraid I will screw something up and then get points deducted. Anyways, I am teaching right for now in a substitute maternity leave position. I hope I can juggle all of this this semester! Wish me luck, and good luck to all my peers for a successful semester!
I think this would be a wonderful way for students to write however in school. There is a teacher at my school who has her third graders blogging each morning to a specific topic. This would go hand in hand with the West Virginia Content Standard of:
21C.S.PK-2.1 The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.
21C.S.PK-2.2 The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.
I just sat here and told my husband, "This is going to be interesting, I haven't done anything like this since Live Journal!" Not to mention, I did that in high school six years ago. Oh well, I guess I am off to a good start? I have completed the first couple assignments so far, but I do get really stressed out when it comes to computer classes. I am always afraid I will screw something up and then get points deducted. Anyways, I am teaching right for now in a substitute maternity leave position. I hope I can juggle all of this this semester! Wish me luck, and good luck to all my peers for a successful semester!
I think this would be a wonderful way for students to write however in school. There is a teacher at my school who has her third graders blogging each morning to a specific topic. This would go hand in hand with the West Virginia Content Standard of:
21C.S.PK-2.1 The student will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.
21C.S.PK-2.2 The student will demonstrate the ability to explore and develop new ideas, to intentionally apply sound reasoning processes and to frame, analyze and solve complex problems using appropriate technology tools.
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