I could use these types of images in my classroom as inspirational words for my students or to use as a segue into another lesson plan!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Thing #9
I could use these types of images in my classroom as inspirational words for my students or to use as a segue into another lesson plan!
Thing #8
I love this puzzle look! So neat! I have a soft spot for dogs which is why I chose this photo. My husband and I have two big dogs that were already full grown when we adopted them. Lexi and Bentley were from abusive situations and have been nothing but spoiled ever since we brought them home.
Flickr mashups definitely brings out your creative side and the great thing is - you can insert your own photos! The creativity is done for you.. I don't see the harm in sharing photos online as long as they are photos that are appropriate and you don't mind them being all over the internet. If they are spread and you are upset about them being spread, it is your fault that you put them up to begin with. =]
Thing #7
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiggywinkle/30229522/sizes/o/in/photostream/
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Thing #6
I explored Skype and I love it! Skype has a couple different verisons, one of which is FREE! There is an easy download along with a sign up where you create your skype name and enter your email. After those quick steps, you can begin! Skype is a video-chatting system that works as long as you have a webcam and an internet connection. You can talk to people all around the world! Now, there really isn't an excuse not to keep in touch... I called my mom and had her sign up as well. The same evening, I was able to see my mom and dad through skype. Technology really is an incredible thing.
Skype could be used in corporate ways to have business meetings. You are still seeing each other face to face (it would just be through a computer screen). Check it out! http://www.skype.com
Skype could be used in corporate ways to have business meetings. You are still seeing each other face to face (it would just be through a computer screen). Check it out! http://www.skype.com
Thing #5
The articles provided for the Web 2.0 were very informative. The social networking cites that have been created over the years have created a technological foundation that interests people enough to get involved. People (for the most part) have found them to be user-friendly, a way to keep and contact with friends or family that are away from the area and something new to do. Whether you are comfortable with using technology or whether you're not, we are living in a world of it.
School 2.0 will be a place of communication and further resources between parents, students and teachers. It will create the opportunity for educators to engage their students in a meaningful way and incorporate technology that will benefit them. I am pursuing a degree for Special Education. I have seen countless ways that an Ipad can show improvements for a child with special needs and keep them involved at the same time. I have worked with several Special Education teachers that spend hours on cutting out pictured square and putting Velcro on the back so the non-verbal students can use them as a way to communicate. Now, there is an app for that. There are several apps for that! Incorporating more technology will be a positive change for our schools in the future!
School 2.0 will be a place of communication and further resources between parents, students and teachers. It will create the opportunity for educators to engage their students in a meaningful way and incorporate technology that will benefit them. I am pursuing a degree for Special Education. I have seen countless ways that an Ipad can show improvements for a child with special needs and keep them involved at the same time. I have worked with several Special Education teachers that spend hours on cutting out pictured square and putting Velcro on the back so the non-verbal students can use them as a way to communicate. Now, there is an app for that. There are several apps for that! Incorporating more technology will be a positive change for our schools in the future!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Thing #3
Thing #3
As I continue to explore how the blogs work, I am finding myself with endless opportunities that can be utilized while blogging. If I used this blog to better my knowledge as an educator of special needs children, I would blog about my lessons learned and the different experiences that I have throughout the day. This would allow other teachers in my field to get an understanding what methods I have used with different disabilities. It would also allow me to pose questions to other teachers, so it could be used as a learning experience. Many teachers or even parents quickly realize that what does work with one child may not work with the other. In my field of teaching there are so many different types of disabilities that we work with on a daily basis. That being said, it would be nice to have a method of communication that would allow teachers across my township/state to work together to help our students to succeed and reach their individual goals. Also, blogging would create a way to communicate things that are not working. This would then allow the next teacher to either improve upon my ideas or to put it to the wayside because it did not have the desired affect. Like I said, each child will progress at different levels but this blog is not only a way to stay organized but a way to continue to help our students succeed and be the best at what they can be!
As I continue to explore how the blogs work, I am finding myself with endless opportunities that can be utilized while blogging. If I used this blog to better my knowledge as an educator of special needs children, I would blog about my lessons learned and the different experiences that I have throughout the day. This would allow other teachers in my field to get an understanding what methods I have used with different disabilities. It would also allow me to pose questions to other teachers, so it could be used as a learning experience. Many teachers or even parents quickly realize that what does work with one child may not work with the other. In my field of teaching there are so many different types of disabilities that we work with on a daily basis. That being said, it would be nice to have a method of communication that would allow teachers across my township/state to work together to help our students to succeed and reach their individual goals. Also, blogging would create a way to communicate things that are not working. This would then allow the next teacher to either improve upon my ideas or to put it to the wayside because it did not have the desired affect. Like I said, each child will progress at different levels but this blog is not only a way to stay organized but a way to continue to help our students succeed and be the best at what they can be!
Thing #2
Thing #2
I thought I would use an extreme level of creativity by naming my blog my actual name. Clever, I know.. The avatar does reflect my personality in that I do try to put on a smile whether I'm uncomfortable or having a rough day. I think having a positive outlook brings out the best in others as well. My avatar does not really look like me unless I've had too much caffeine and then my eyes may very well look like that. My hair is usually long so that part did work out well and more often than not, I am wearing jeans.
I thought I would use an extreme level of creativity by naming my blog my actual name. Clever, I know.. The avatar does reflect my personality in that I do try to put on a smile whether I'm uncomfortable or having a rough day. I think having a positive outlook brings out the best in others as well. My avatar does not really look like me unless I've had too much caffeine and then my eyes may very well look like that. My hair is usually long so that part did work out well and more often than not, I am wearing jeans.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Thing #1
Thing #1
The lifelong learning habits are, for the most part, easy to relate to. On the other hand, the listed habits also leave you with the challenge of facing the 'habit' that isn't your strong suite. The hardest habit for me would be using technology to my advantage. Technology has always overwhelmed me and if I can avoid using it, I will. I'm finding that throughout the college experience, avoiding technology is not an option! The easiest of the habits for me is accepting responsibility for my own learning. I do well in school but I work very hard to get the grades that I do. I keep my priorities in line because I value my education and the success I know it will lead me to someday. The thought of us learning to create our own blog or webpage made my heart race. But, as we took it step by step, it wasn't nearly as horrendous as I had worked it up to be, in my head. The capabilities of technology have already and will continue to show positive effects in the classroom.
The lifelong learning habits are, for the most part, easy to relate to. On the other hand, the listed habits also leave you with the challenge of facing the 'habit' that isn't your strong suite. The hardest habit for me would be using technology to my advantage. Technology has always overwhelmed me and if I can avoid using it, I will. I'm finding that throughout the college experience, avoiding technology is not an option! The easiest of the habits for me is accepting responsibility for my own learning. I do well in school but I work very hard to get the grades that I do. I keep my priorities in line because I value my education and the success I know it will lead me to someday. The thought of us learning to create our own blog or webpage made my heart race. But, as we took it step by step, it wasn't nearly as horrendous as I had worked it up to be, in my head. The capabilities of technology have already and will continue to show positive effects in the classroom.
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