Blog 10

The PowerPoint interaction assignment really gave me new skills when using PowerPoint. Because of this assignment, I now know how to properly use action buttons. What I liked about this assignment is that we could format the PowerPoint in a way that resembled a game of jeapordy. There was not anything specific I did not like about this assignment. I hope  to incorporate jeapordy games in my classroom.

As a teacher, using data collection tools can be really helpful when it comes to measuring  understanding. In my high school history classroom, I plan to make online survey after each chapter that each student wil have to opportunity  to take. The survey will ask what level of understanding  the students feel they have achieved regarding the chapter. This will allow me to better identify student's weaknesses and strengths.

What I found most interesting when reviewing my classmates blog was the design of their blogs. My blog design looks very trivial compared to theirs.  Their background complements their headings and each post is written clearly. Their blog show a distinct demonstration of the CRAP principles we learned in class.

A technology related skill I would like to learn next is how to effectively type. Most of the teacher's I've had in the past have the ability to type fast without typing errors. Perhaps I need to take a typing class that would help me better hone my typing skills. Being able to type fast will allow me to send emails quickly.

As stated before, I may look to take more classes here at FSU about technology. Furthermore, I may seek to be certified in adobe products like Photoshop or Dreamweaver. Knowledge in both of these areas would allow me to led a helping hand to my students when they have to create projects. Being up to date with technology will help me to use tools in the classroom that my students are use to using.

Class Survey

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Post 8

The form of technology advancement  that may hold the greatest promise for education  may be the increasing development of Web  2.0 tools. Students in today's  age interact with Web 2.0 tools on a daily basis. Whether it be through smart phone applications or applications on a desktop, students are more engaged with these tools more than ever. In the classroom, Web 2.0 tools can be used to form classroom  blogs that along students to communicate  with each other in and outside of the class. These tools take classroom learning further away from the traditional  lecture method,  which is becoming  less prominent.

Perhaps another future technology  that can impact education is the development  of 3d printers. Although  3d printers are relatively expensive,  they can serve as a piece of adaptive  technology.  For example, students  who are blind may find it beneficial to feel a different geometrical  shapes in order to get a better grasp of them. As time passes, the efficiency  of the printers will increase as more features are added. Furthermore the cost of these printers will go down.

The digital divide refers to the gap in the accessibility of modern technology  in different regions. As a student at FSU, I am apart of the digital divide that has access to modern technologies,  both at home and in a classroom  setting. In a classroom, students  who do not have access to such technologies  may find it difficult to practice material gone over in class. As a teacher, I plan to print out lesson for each of my students to have.