Day 4 1/28/2010

Today we joined a facebook group. I think this is very beneficial in education. I feel this is a great tool to communicate to students, educators, and parents in a digital way. I think all involved will feel free to post creative ideas whereas most are afraid to in a face-to-face setting. This is meeting ISTE NET Standard 3c. Using this in a classroom would allow a techer to reallt get to know both students and parents. I believe that know them makes it much easier to teach them!

Day 3 1/26/2010

Today we set up Classroom 2.0 accounts. I have not explored all of it yet but I'm sure I will soon. I often use the internet as a tool for various projects or lesson plans. I have found several ideas that have been very good, although many sights are not free. Many of them make you subscribe to them. I try to use government or educational websites rather than .coms. I like the idea of having them all posted by teachers rather than some random search. I think this a great tool for teachers to communicate and share ideas and lessons. I'm sure it will be useful to future teachers as well!

This has meet ISTE NET Standard 3b which states teachers collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.

Day 2 1/21/2010

Today we were instructed to create a resume using google docs. This was the first time I had used a template. I found it to be very easy to use. I thought that having the format set up already was very helpful. Also posting it to our blogs could be beneficial for two reasons. The first being that it will help us to get to know our fellow students. Knowing a person's work history often opens up many conversations. The second reason would be in a professional setting. Employers would have more access to different resumes, broadening their base of applicants. Also, job seekers would be able to get their resume to a wider range of employers. I definitely feel this should be taught to all students since eventually they will be jeebseeking.

This has meet ISTE NET Standard 2a which states teachers design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and research to promote student learning and creativity.

Here is my resume.

Day 1 1/19/2010

Today we set up a blog. In doing this we were made aware of how using a blog as a tool in a classroom can be benefical, which meets ISTE NET standard 3b. Standard 3b states teachers coolaborate with students, peers, parents, and community using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation. We did this by working together as a group. We all were helping each other to set up our accounts. It was also explained to us how this will enhance the students ability to use this as a resource.