Post #10

What I found most interesting from others blogs is there ideas on how to use technology in the classroom. For instnce, advice for the gradebook and how to make lessons easier to comprehend. Everyones blog was some what similar. Many talked about using the programs such as powerpoint and inspiration for displaying information. Really good opinions were made clear to me by reading the other blogs.

I would like to learn how to create a program on the computer. Maybe make my own website or what not. I have seen people make billions after creating the right website. I would also like to know more about computer maintenance and how to get the computer to perform at the highest quality. When I become a teacher I will use technology in many areas such as gradebook and presenting material for the students to learn. Mastering the computer skills is very important and useful in everyday jobs such as teaching. I feel maintaing a solid routine and presenting myself proffesionally is very important. Using good computer programs could also help me portray that.
Overall this class taught me a lot about computers and the uses there are for programs in the teaching proffesion. I can feel much more prepared next time I'm in a classroom to teach.

Post #9

A web based tool would be to find instructional videos and guides to help teachers create interesting lesson plans. Also help them be more preapred to teach. Teachers do not know everything and finding manuals to help you is a good thing. For instance, Serch for Soultions is a guide found at this link http://www.teachingtools.com/index.htm. This guide helps teachers with creativity and depth for their lessons.
Excel would be helpful for teachers because it is a good visual for organizing information. Info such as grades or homework. It helps keep students organized and prepared for future projects in college. It is a good format with good technology that can be used in lessons.
Our project is going alright. The hardest part is finding something good to buy for the 20,000 dollers. We are not sure what would classify as technology. Something to help students and make life easier on them. I think it will be easy to do the project if what we are buying turns out to be a good idea. It is the biggest problem so far.

Post #8

The powerpoint assignment was good becuase I asked trivia questions then had links to the answers. This could be used in front of the class and done as a class to keep the students entertained. Finding out how to use hyperlink on powerpoint could help me create an easy link to important information that is used in my teachings. I am going to try and be a fun teacher who dosen't bore the students with lectures. This could be used for a fun way to learn. Maybe the students who answer the questions right can get a treat or extra credit. Using audio visual technologies could also help the students learn by giving them an aid.
Powerpoint is one of the most effective ways to inform students. Especially in high school. In elementary school powerpoint would not be used as often. Letting students use powerpoint for presentations would also come in real handy. It would be a great assignment and help motivate them for presentations.

Post #7

`The advantages of using presentation software are very vast. It helps the students interact and it also helps give great visual aid. It is a good tool to help the students learn. Presentation software can also be used in big classrooms. It is easy to project something so that everyone can see. It keeps students on the same page and is also used for later reference in the classroom. The disadvantages are few and far between.

Powerpoint is used in every classroom. It is a great way to give the students information in an organized way. It can be used to play games like jeopardy or trivia. This can be used as a fun tool to keep students interested in the class. It can also be used to give the students personal notes to keep written down.