Chapter 10 & 11 Reflecting on what I know

Chapter 10: Reflecting on what I know

1.      How do you know that students understand a concept? According to our textbook, “Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom,” when students are actively engaged in reading, analyzing, categorizing, organizing, and paraphrasing they organize information into new and meaningful patterns that increase understand in greater depth (274).

2.      How can you depict student misconceptions of key information? By allowing students to do a final product that include the student’s explanation of how they came up with a solution to the problem. This extension can help you to identify any misconceptions that are not present in their original presentation (271).

3.      How can students capture and transfer brain storming ideas into written thoughts?

They engage in three cognitive process: selecting relevant words and images, organizing the words and images into a logical model, and integrating related components into a verbal and visual model (270).

Chapter 11: Reflecting on what I know

1.      What can I do to “get ready” for a lesson in which my students use computers?

You can get ready by preparing handouts such as; resource guides, assessment tools, etc. and preparing technology such as; creating folders, designing templates, etc.

2.      Where does the “computer part” come when I am teaching a lesson? Computer can be implemented at any part of the lesson. I think it is most effective if it is done doing whole group time.

3.      How do you ensure equal access for all students with only three computers? I think that having the students to rotate in centers will allow each student appropriate time on the computer.

Reflecting on what I know (chapter 9 &11)

Reflecting on what I know (chapter 9)

1.      1. How can my students use multimedia for their projects?

v  One lesson our class have been working on is the continents. We were studying different animals from each continent. The class could have done a presentation using multimedia to share pictures, videos and information about each animal.

v  Our class is planning a trip to the Aquarium and beach. We have been studying animals that live in the ocean. I think that a power point presentation would be wonderful for them to use to share their experience with the class. They could include pictures that were taken, videos and include narration to describe what was going on.

v  Doing story time, we read the story the three little pigs. The children were put in groups and they made mask and drew pictures of their houses and had a student out of each group to be the wolf. Using multimedia the students could create a movie of the reenactment of their version of the story.

2.      2. What applications are available for creating a multimedia presentation?

Our computers have the following programs: Windows movie maker, DVD maker, Microsoft word, Microsoft PowerPoint.

3.     3.  Should I place limits on how my students use multimedia? I think in lesson three the children would need the most help with the trip to the beach. I think the video part would have to be already on the computer and allow the students to pick parts of the video to include.

Reflecting what I know (chapter 11)

1.      1. What are the benefits of using problem-solving or educational software?

Educational Software - Jump Start Kindergartens - Kids build essential skills and get a head start on 1st Grade with the help of fun animal friends, music, and animation! Master key skills in Math, Reading, Science, Spelling, and more!

Problem-solving Software – Jump Start 3D Virtual World Quest for the Color Meister -Things   are going along just fine in Camp Jump Start until suddenly a mystery begins to unfold. Frankie and the rest of the Jump Start gang need your help to set things right.

2.     2.How do I choose the correct software?

You need to look for content accuracy; research- based instructional strategies, alignment with instructional objectives, and assessment of learning and ease of use.

3.      3. When I integrate problem-solving or educational software into a lesson, what changes will be needed? The NTeO lesson plans requires 10 steps whereas when using problem solving and educational software there are only 6 steps to be addressed.

Creating a delicious account

How Hard is it to create a delicious account? It is fairly easy because there are step by step direction on how to create it. The major problem is finding sites that offers what it is suppose to offer instead of misleading information. Some sites are really advertising ads trying to sell a product instead of giving information. So be aware of those misleading sites. But putting the hard work in will pay off when you are trying to remember the names of really good informational sites.

Chapters 4 & 6 Reflecting on What I know

Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom - Skills for 21st Century

Gary R. Morrison . Deborah L. Lowther 

Chapter 4

1. There are so many types of software; how do I know which ones to include in my lesson?  

There are five categories of software used in today’s classroom. Any of which can be adapted to any lesson plan.

• 1.      Productivity – word processing fits into any style of teaching because it primary function is to enhance the writing process by checking spelling, grammar, etc. (94)
• 2.     Research – Search engines is the primary type of software tools that instantaneously generate internet-based for research to allow students to identify key search terms and different types of resources on the internet. (p. 103)
• 3.     Communication – discussion boards permits the students to post comments, answer question regarding designated discussion topic. (p. 105)
• 4.      Problem solving – games provide ways for students to gain new knowledge or skills by providing drill and practice of previously learned materials. (p. 110)
• 5.      Education – process tool allow students to create book reports, writing paragraphs, or work through algebra problems with step by step instructions. (p. 116)

2. I understand why students should use educational software and the Internet, but why should my fourth-grade students learn to use spreadsheet, database, or video editing software? A list of recommended software for K-2 students to use based on the ISTE NETS.

1.      Scratch – (Programming Tool); http://scratch.mit.edu/

2.      Doodle Splash; http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/doodle/index.html

3.      Podcasts; http://kinderteacher.podomatic.com/

3. How can student use of different types of software help improve scores on state tests? There are testing software such as the Accelerated Reader (AR) that monitor’s student skills and content knowledge by allowing them to read at their reading level and given feedback and help establish goals for students. (119)

Chapter 6:

Now that I have access the Web, how can I use it effectively?

Google Docs	Create, share
Email	Collaboration, communication
Skype	Conversation, one on one
Video conference	Visual, multiple conversation

How can I manage students’ use of the Web in my class?  Web sites can be managed by placing the use of them in clear sight, or move about the room and monitor each computer. If you are working with small groups, you can glance at the task bar, or menu bar to see what applications maybe opened. If a student accidently opens an inappropriate web site have the student to close the lap top or turn off the monitor and report it to you.

Which features of the web do I use?

Google docs	Outline a book
School – classroom web sites	Post events about what happen or going on in the school or classroom
Skype	Collaborate with students from another schools
Discussion board	Post question for student to answer