This will make sure I keep up with the new technology and software changes.
Learning is Fun!!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Excel Assignment.........
I enjoyed the Excel assignment as it brought back fond memories of me teaching my Social Studies students how to produce it the MANUAL WAY!!! LOL. I believe that they need to understand how to do it that way first to get a full understanding of what the computer is actually doing. It can be confusing, especially the new MS Office 2007 platform. Instructions are done in the old version so I will have to do research online if I need to use a more complex formula. Thankfully, I believe that I have some advanced Excel knowledge so performing above basic tasks should not be that difficult. The updated MS platform was recently introduced to the school so I do still have some learning with regards to Excel.
This will make sure I keep up with the new technology and software changes.
This will make sure I keep up with the new technology and software changes.
First Assignment and Beyond........
The First Assignment has been sent and I feel as though a load has been taken off of my shoulders!!!! Going through the various activities was fun but it got a bit confusing after activity 3, but thank God I had a tutor who was patient and well able to dispel any fuzziness. :)
This course is making me think!!! To think of using the knowledge I have to develop creative ways of delivering the curriculum to our students. One major difficult I face is not being in a classroom and having to have another teacher use the material that I have developed as his/her own. However, I have found a willing and capable teacher to deliver my lessons.
With regards to technology I am focusing on the Form 1s and 2s because they have their laptops, otherwise difficulties will arise due to the large class size (32 to 37 students) and the insufficient number of computers in the computer lab. Repairs of lab computers are difficult because ICTD has made it almost impossible to purchase parts to repair said computers and down time is high for some months of the term. Please Help Us!!! However, I look forward for positive interaction with ICTD to assist schools in fast tracking the purchase of computer equipment in order to facilitate ICT integration in schools.
I look forward to preparing many more lessons that require the use of ICT in the classroom and hope that the staff in general will come on board with ICT integration. Many of our teachers use the technology, but insufficient multimedia projectors etc. create logistic challenges, which I believe can be minimised with careful brainstorming and teacher support.
I am particularly grateful for the positive feedback I am getting from my fellow classmates as this motivates me to continue on!!!
Thank you fellow students! I truly appreciate any comment and/or feedback.
This course is making me think!!! To think of using the knowledge I have to develop creative ways of delivering the curriculum to our students. One major difficult I face is not being in a classroom and having to have another teacher use the material that I have developed as his/her own. However, I have found a willing and capable teacher to deliver my lessons.
With regards to technology I am focusing on the Form 1s and 2s because they have their laptops, otherwise difficulties will arise due to the large class size (32 to 37 students) and the insufficient number of computers in the computer lab. Repairs of lab computers are difficult because ICTD has made it almost impossible to purchase parts to repair said computers and down time is high for some months of the term. Please Help Us!!! However, I look forward for positive interaction with ICTD to assist schools in fast tracking the purchase of computer equipment in order to facilitate ICT integration in schools.
I look forward to preparing many more lessons that require the use of ICT in the classroom and hope that the staff in general will come on board with ICT integration. Many of our teachers use the technology, but insufficient multimedia projectors etc. create logistic challenges, which I believe can be minimised with careful brainstorming and teacher support.
I am particularly grateful for the positive feedback I am getting from my fellow classmates as this motivates me to continue on!!!
Thank you fellow students! I truly appreciate any comment and/or feedback.
Learning Is Fun!!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
The 7 Roles of an Educator - Empowering Stuents to Learn
As a Mediator of students' learning using technology has given the power of learning into the hands of our students and allowed us to create a group of independent learners, peer learners and persons who will be accustomed to working as a team. The ideas that have been put forward show me that I will have to start encouraging my teachers to empower our students.
As a Designer we can create teaching materials that are best suited to our diverse students which will encourage them to learn or as someone stated motivate our students to learn. We can even include our students in creating the same teaching resources that will be used in the classroom which adds to the empowerment of our students in the learning environment.
As an Administrator we should be able to acquire data on our students. Using tools such as spreadsheets and simple databases provides the tools for us to keep track of our students, to monitor them and provide meaningful feedback.
As a Scholar teachers can have access to continuous learning without having to visit a classroom and collaborate with others in the same field all over the world. The Internet and even snail mail (printed magazines) allows us to become lifelong learners at very little or no cost.
The Pastoral role is important because we need to communicate with the stakeholders in a more potent way than just a letter that may end up in a bin in the home or at school. Using visual media such as Skype, YouTube and other online video postings can be a good way to showcase the talents, mission vision and accomplishments of our student and staff to the stakeholders and the wider community.
As an Assessor we could use the technology to make our students' TESTING LIFE more interesting and FUN! Only giving our student pencil and paper tests may work for some learners but many others can be encouraged to excel by using online quiz programmes, online test games, computer programmes that test students and give them instant feedback in a fun, interesting and exciting way is excellent.
As Specialist educators we have access to online databases of research and articles that will assist in improving our knowledge and skills base to deliver education in the 21st Century environment effectively.
I enjoyed reading all the ideas from our fellow students. Looking forward to reading more!!
Michelle C.
As a Designer we can create teaching materials that are best suited to our diverse students which will encourage them to learn or as someone stated motivate our students to learn. We can even include our students in creating the same teaching resources that will be used in the classroom which adds to the empowerment of our students in the learning environment.
As an Administrator we should be able to acquire data on our students. Using tools such as spreadsheets and simple databases provides the tools for us to keep track of our students, to monitor them and provide meaningful feedback.
As a Scholar teachers can have access to continuous learning without having to visit a classroom and collaborate with others in the same field all over the world. The Internet and even snail mail (printed magazines) allows us to become lifelong learners at very little or no cost.
The Pastoral role is important because we need to communicate with the stakeholders in a more potent way than just a letter that may end up in a bin in the home or at school. Using visual media such as Skype, YouTube and other online video postings can be a good way to showcase the talents, mission vision and accomplishments of our student and staff to the stakeholders and the wider community.
As an Assessor we could use the technology to make our students' TESTING LIFE more interesting and FUN! Only giving our student pencil and paper tests may work for some learners but many others can be encouraged to excel by using online quiz programmes, online test games, computer programmes that test students and give them instant feedback in a fun, interesting and exciting way is excellent.
As Specialist educators we have access to online databases of research and articles that will assist in improving our knowledge and skills base to deliver education in the 21st Century environment effectively.
I enjoyed reading all the ideas from our fellow students. Looking forward to reading more!!
Michelle C.
Learning Is Fun!!
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