Q: How can basic software tools be used to facilitate print-based communication?
A: Communication is much faster when using software. When you hand-write a letter to a parent you may worry about your spelling or whether or not the parent can read your handwriting. Typing the letter is faster and you can check for grammar and spelling errors. If the student forgets to bring back the letter you can just print-up another one - time saver. Duplicate letters are faster, you just print as many as needed and sign them. Using software to keep a personal record of your students saves time and lost papers. Having this information in your computer, which only you know the password to - keeps things private. When you create your lesson plans and weekly calendar it is much easier and faster to share this information with your peers through the computer. Adding and deleting information is much faster and neater when placed in a software product.
Cindy
CINDY A. BERKEY ** EDUC 318 / Computers in Education
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Chapter 15 / Assessing and Evaluating, Including Portfolios
Q: What is the difference between a working portfolio and a reflective portfolio?
A: There are five stages to consider when developing a portfolio-based assessment system. Stage two is the Working Portfolio - in this stage you need to consider what items you want to include in your portfolio. In stage three the students self reflect on the items that they have placed in their portfolio. The main difference between the Working Portfolio and the Reflection Portfolio is that the former is the work that the student did. The latter is a reflection of the students thoughts as to what they learned or did not learn about their work.
Cindy
A: There are five stages to consider when developing a portfolio-based assessment system. Stage two is the Working Portfolio - in this stage you need to consider what items you want to include in your portfolio. In stage three the students self reflect on the items that they have placed in their portfolio. The main difference between the Working Portfolio and the Reflection Portfolio is that the former is the work that the student did. The latter is a reflection of the students thoughts as to what they learned or did not learn about their work.
Cindy
Monday, April 18, 2011
Chapter 11 / Mathematical Modeling
Q: What is microworld?
A: A tiny world that students can learn all about that world as if it were a real world. Unlike a simulation where students know that it is fake and do not pretend other wise. Students that visit a microworld are encouraged to think and act as if it is truly a real world. They are to solve problems as if this world did exist. Weird, I would think that with all the real world problems that do exist - that students could find and try to solve those problems.
Cindy
A: A tiny world that students can learn all about that world as if it were a real world. Unlike a simulation where students know that it is fake and do not pretend other wise. Students that visit a microworld are encouraged to think and act as if it is truly a real world. They are to solve problems as if this world did exist. Weird, I would think that with all the real world problems that do exist - that students could find and try to solve those problems.
Cindy
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Chapter 10 / Games and Virtual Environments
Q: Identify five virtual environments available for classroom use.
A: First, what is virtual environment? It is technology that allows a user to interact with a computer. This can be as basic as your keyboard and/or mouse, which allows you to type words and give some commands to your computer - this is a form of interacting with your computer. It can be more advance such as wearing a data glove, which allows you to interact with the computer by pointing the glove at the screen. This glove acts as a tracking device that gives the computer commands. Because of the high cost for this technology many schools cannot afford it. Those that can have included games which are reality worlds - one game called "Whyville" has 1.7 million registered. This game teaches real world situations - like having a job, which teaches them a variety of skills. Other games such as "River City" creates a problem and students work as a team to solve the problem. This problem could be an heath issue of years ago or a current problem that society faces today.
The future for games will continue to grow and become an everyday part of the curriculum. The more game developers create games that educators can incorporate into the classroom the more the gaming industry will produce. The supply and demand will create an affordable market for more schools to be able to have gaming technology in their classrooms.
Cindy
A: First, what is virtual environment? It is technology that allows a user to interact with a computer. This can be as basic as your keyboard and/or mouse, which allows you to type words and give some commands to your computer - this is a form of interacting with your computer. It can be more advance such as wearing a data glove, which allows you to interact with the computer by pointing the glove at the screen. This glove acts as a tracking device that gives the computer commands. Because of the high cost for this technology many schools cannot afford it. Those that can have included games which are reality worlds - one game called "Whyville" has 1.7 million registered. This game teaches real world situations - like having a job, which teaches them a variety of skills. Other games such as "River City" creates a problem and students work as a team to solve the problem. This problem could be an heath issue of years ago or a current problem that society faces today.
The future for games will continue to grow and become an everyday part of the curriculum. The more game developers create games that educators can incorporate into the classroom the more the gaming industry will produce. The supply and demand will create an affordable market for more schools to be able to have gaming technology in their classrooms.
Cindy
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Chapter 4
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I do have my chapter 4 posted.
If you want to respond to it you will have to scroll down
a few chapters. I posted it a long time ago.
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Cindy
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Chapter 9 / Technology Integration in the Content Area, Including Early Childhood, Educationally Challenged, and Multidisciplinary Units
Q: What factors must the teacher consider when planning to integrate technology?
A: The same consideration should be taken when integrating technology into the classroom as you would for any other lesson plan. Treat all lesson plans the same - always ask yourself these questions: What will my students get from this lesson? - Is this appropriate for the age group/grade level of my class? - What materials will be needed? - What background knowledge do the students already have for this lesson? - I think you get the Idea. For more questions to ask yourself go to page 240. Not only do these questions need to be considered but, there are a few technology ones as well (see page 240). When using technology teachers should always back up their work.
A: The same consideration should be taken when integrating technology into the classroom as you would for any other lesson plan. Treat all lesson plans the same - always ask yourself these questions: What will my students get from this lesson? - Is this appropriate for the age group/grade level of my class? - What materials will be needed? - What background knowledge do the students already have for this lesson? - I think you get the Idea. For more questions to ask yourself go to page 240. Not only do these questions need to be considered but, there are a few technology ones as well (see page 240). When using technology teachers should always back up their work.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Chapter 8 / Selecting and Integrating WWW Resources, Including Designing Online Instruction
Q: Why is regular maintenance vital to a quality website?
A: Your time is valuable, and with regular maintenance you will not have to recreate your website. A few steps now will save you time in the long run: 1) Check Your Site: Have someone prof-read your site. Make sure all your links are linked where you want them to go. Chose appropriate graphics. Remember anyone and everyone can view your site. 2) Update Your Site: Information and technology is always changing, make sure your site changes with the times. Check your links to make sure that they are still going where you want them to go. 3) Improve Your Site: Change your graphics, links, fonts, or whatever it takes to get viewers to your site. No one wants to see the same old stuff time after time. Keep it interesting!
A: Your time is valuable, and with regular maintenance you will not have to recreate your website. A few steps now will save you time in the long run: 1) Check Your Site: Have someone prof-read your site. Make sure all your links are linked where you want them to go. Chose appropriate graphics. Remember anyone and everyone can view your site. 2) Update Your Site: Information and technology is always changing, make sure your site changes with the times. Check your links to make sure that they are still going where you want them to go. 3) Improve Your Site: Change your graphics, links, fonts, or whatever it takes to get viewers to your site. No one wants to see the same old stuff time after time. Keep it interesting!
Chapter 7 / Planning and Developing Technology-Rich Instruction
Q: What is Data Driven Decision Making?
A: Changing the way school leaders plan, through the power of technology-managed and technology-analyzed data. School leaders are making data-driven decisions based on using a wide variety of data. This data is then studied to find what works, and what does not work in the classroom. By studying this data they now know what areas need improvement. Data Driven Decision Making is away for districts to hold their teachers accountable.
A: Changing the way school leaders plan, through the power of technology-managed and technology-analyzed data. School leaders are making data-driven decisions based on using a wide variety of data. This data is then studied to find what works, and what does not work in the classroom. By studying this data they now know what areas need improvement. Data Driven Decision Making is away for districts to hold their teachers accountable.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Chapter 14 / Producing and Presenting, Including Podcasting and Digital Storytelling
Q: What is the role of storyboarding in a multimedia project?
A: Storyboarding is a full whiteboard drawing tool, which lets a team collaborate together. It is a more collaborative solution built around the teams unique way of working together. It is a social process, which team members can view revisions instantly. It is a collaborative drag-and-drop interface for team members to -create and revise outlines; -relate learning objectives to the appropriate outline level; -resequence screens.
A: Storyboarding is a full whiteboard drawing tool, which lets a team collaborate together. It is a more collaborative solution built around the teams unique way of working together. It is a social process, which team members can view revisions instantly. It is a collaborative drag-and-drop interface for team members to -create and revise outlines; -relate learning objectives to the appropriate outline level; -resequence screens.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Chapter 6 / Learning and Teaching with Technology
Question: What constitutes a technology-enriched learning environment?
Answer: A technology-enriched learning environment is one that the students are active in their learning process. Students collaborate with others in activities that increase their motivation, understanding, and self-confidence. These students get immediate feed back on their performance from the soft-ware, so that they can make their own corrections for better understanding of the material. A technology-enriched learning environment also offers sources of information that is available through the Internet, which increases the students knowledge. When the material is presented in a real-world situation students can make a better connection.
Answer: A technology-enriched learning environment is one that the students are active in their learning process. Students collaborate with others in activities that increase their motivation, understanding, and self-confidence. These students get immediate feed back on their performance from the soft-ware, so that they can make their own corrections for better understanding of the material. A technology-enriched learning environment also offers sources of information that is available through the Internet, which increases the students knowledge. When the material is presented in a real-world situation students can make a better connection.
Chapter 5 / Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues
Question: In what ways can computer users avoid computer viruses, spam, email scams, and phishing?
Answer: The best way for users to protect themselves from computer viruses, spam, email scams, and phishing is to update their computers weekly with programs such as, Antivirus - www.symantec.com/aventer. This free spy ware program will let you know if your computer has a virus. Computer users need to be aware of ads - if something is too good to be true than chances are there is a catch. Have your computer updated with a spy ware checker. Never give out your password and personal information. When shopping on the Internet make sure your information is protected and if possible get a phone number of the company you are buying from and give your information over the phone. Don't open email from sites you don't know.
Answer: The best way for users to protect themselves from computer viruses, spam, email scams, and phishing is to update their computers weekly with programs such as, Antivirus - www.symantec.com/aventer. This free spy ware program will let you know if your computer has a virus. Computer users need to be aware of ads - if something is too good to be true than chances are there is a catch. Have your computer updated with a spy ware checker. Never give out your password and personal information. When shopping on the Internet make sure your information is protected and if possible get a phone number of the company you are buying from and give your information over the phone. Don't open email from sites you don't know.
Chapter 4 / Emerging and Assistive Technologies and the Future
Question: What will the future student computer look like?
Answer: There is no telling for sure what the future computer for students will look like or the endless operations that it will be able to do - but, it will be smaller and lighter. I believe the speed will be faster because we live in a world of instant gratification and computers will have to keep up with us. Wireless Internet access is a must because the today student is always on the go. Virtual reality and gaming will be clearer and a touch screen will make it faster game. Every year computer companies come out with a new and improved computer, which allows the possibilities to be endless.
Answer: There is no telling for sure what the future computer for students will look like or the endless operations that it will be able to do - but, it will be smaller and lighter. I believe the speed will be faster because we live in a world of instant gratification and computers will have to keep up with us. Wireless Internet access is a must because the today student is always on the go. Virtual reality and gaming will be clearer and a touch screen will make it faster game. Every year computer companies come out with a new and improved computer, which allows the possibilities to be endless.
Chapter 3 / Getting to Know the World Wide Web
Question: How can email be used to enhance communication in educational communities?
Answer: As a future teacher using email would be a wonderful way to communicate with my students and their parents. Keeping parents up to date with their child's progress is important because some parents may not be aware of theirs child's strengths and weaknesses. Email is a fast way for all to collaborate together. Email is used by more than 60 percent of people in the U.S.A. The chances that your students parents have an email address are higher than not having one. But, what about the 40 percent who do not have a computers? The down fault to email is that not all students have a computer and keeping track of email address. Email is being replaced more in time by the text messaging through the phone. The percent of parents that have phones is greater than the computer owners.
Answer: As a future teacher using email would be a wonderful way to communicate with my students and their parents. Keeping parents up to date with their child's progress is important because some parents may not be aware of theirs child's strengths and weaknesses. Email is a fast way for all to collaborate together. Email is used by more than 60 percent of people in the U.S.A. The chances that your students parents have an email address are higher than not having one. But, what about the 40 percent who do not have a computers? The down fault to email is that not all students have a computer and keeping track of email address. Email is being replaced more in time by the text messaging through the phone. The percent of parents that have phones is greater than the computer owners.
Chapter 2 / Productivity Tools and Application Software
Question: How can spreadsheets and databases be used to address different learning goals?
Answer: Spreadsheets are great to use in education to help students interpret math and science information. Information such as formulas, decimals, percentage, and symbols are explained more fully when students can get a visual idea as to how these math terms are used. When these terms are displayed in graphs, charts, and on spreadsheets the information is stored and the students can manipulate it to their needs. The earlier a student can relat4e to spreadsheets the better because they will be using them in the real world. Spreadsheets are helpful for teachers to keep information organized and easy accessible. The database saves everyone time by filing and storing all information. There no longer is a need for paper waste. With a database the teacher can have multiple sources of material at their finger tips.
Answer: Spreadsheets are great to use in education to help students interpret math and science information. Information such as formulas, decimals, percentage, and symbols are explained more fully when students can get a visual idea as to how these math terms are used. When these terms are displayed in graphs, charts, and on spreadsheets the information is stored and the students can manipulate it to their needs. The earlier a student can relat4e to spreadsheets the better because they will be using them in the real world. Spreadsheets are helpful for teachers to keep information organized and easy accessible. The database saves everyone time by filing and storing all information. There no longer is a need for paper waste. With a database the teacher can have multiple sources of material at their finger tips.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Chapter 1 / Getting Started with Technology
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Question: What components of a computer are essential for general classroom use?
Answer: All the primary components of a computer system are vital to the classroom (Tower Computer, Monitor, Wireless Keyboard, Wireless Mouse, Microphone, & Printer) - but, by far the most important is the central processing unit (CPU), which is the heart of the computer. Without this you would not have a computer. The CPU controls all the computer's functions.
Question: What components of a computer are essential for general classroom use?
Answer: All the primary components of a computer system are vital to the classroom (Tower Computer, Monitor, Wireless Keyboard, Wireless Mouse, Microphone, & Printer) - but, by far the most important is the central processing unit (CPU), which is the heart of the computer. Without this you would not have a computer. The CPU controls all the computer's functions.
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