What?
This week, we are continuing to work on our Digital Stories. Though, we also learned about Photostory, along with few other options to create digital stories in. (iMovie, Windows Moviemaker.)
So What?
Digital Stories could be very beneficial. Also, know the software that is used to create them is a tool and skill that I feel everyone should have. Especially for myself as a future educator, and my colleagues. We are in a digital age, we must engage our students by teaching them in ways that will keep them engaged. Digital stories are a way to do this.
Now what?
For my students in the future, I plan to have them create digital stories. Whether is by about a composer that they have been learning about or the music they have been playing. I feel that it will give them a more in depth and better understanding of the music itself. They can also learn how to make digital stories to help them with other classes as well, not just music, which would in turn make them better educated and better students.
Video
Did you Know? 3.O
I enjoy these clips. They are very informational and opens your eyes to see just how much our world is growing in the digital age! There was one clip on the video that surprised me. It stated that the number of text messages received and sent everyday exceed the population of our planet..... now that is just crazy!That is just one small testament to how much we are growing digitally. Could you imagine what it will be like in another 10 years?
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Digital Stories 1
What?
We have started to learn about digital stories. Digital stories are a great way to grab a students attention to learn about a particular topic. They should be engaging and be able to pull the students in from the get go.
So what?
This is a pretty cool way to grab the students attention. If done right. It's also a great way to put all the tools that you have learned into practice. To be able to digitally tell a story, just by using pictures alone and the way that you use them with music, could leave a very big impression on your audience. Especially the teenagers in your classroom.
Now what?
As a music teacher, I feel that this could be used very beneficially. Take a piece of music that we are learning. Let's say a John Williams piece that was used in a historical movie.... I can create digital story using they music that we are learning to get across to the students, just exactly what the composer wants to bring to pass through his music. By doing this, I can impress into my students minds what they need to convey.
I feel that this could help them become better musicians, as well as better people in general. Which I feel is our objective as educators. We have the responsibility as educators to make good citizens of our students. Digital stories can help us do that.
Video Reflection
NASA Digital Story
This was a very insightful digital story. I knew quite a bit about NASA, though this story opened up my mind to a few things that I didn't know. I also felt that this digital story was a good example on how to keeps things flowing throughout your presentation and using music to make an impression. Digital stories could be very insightful, just as this one, if used correctly.
We have started to learn about digital stories. Digital stories are a great way to grab a students attention to learn about a particular topic. They should be engaging and be able to pull the students in from the get go.
So what?
This is a pretty cool way to grab the students attention. If done right. It's also a great way to put all the tools that you have learned into practice. To be able to digitally tell a story, just by using pictures alone and the way that you use them with music, could leave a very big impression on your audience. Especially the teenagers in your classroom.
Now what?
As a music teacher, I feel that this could be used very beneficially. Take a piece of music that we are learning. Let's say a John Williams piece that was used in a historical movie.... I can create digital story using they music that we are learning to get across to the students, just exactly what the composer wants to bring to pass through his music. By doing this, I can impress into my students minds what they need to convey.
I feel that this could help them become better musicians, as well as better people in general. Which I feel is our objective as educators. We have the responsibility as educators to make good citizens of our students. Digital stories can help us do that.
Video Reflection
NASA Digital Story
This was a very insightful digital story. I knew quite a bit about NASA, though this story opened up my mind to a few things that I didn't know. I also felt that this digital story was a good example on how to keeps things flowing throughout your presentation and using music to make an impression. Digital stories could be very insightful, just as this one, if used correctly.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Powerpoint
What?
At the moment, we are learning how to create an instructive process for a powerpoint presentation. To complete this assignment, we are collaborating in our content area groups to pull in ideas from our entire group.
So what?
As an educator, if I can learn how to make solid instructions to help guide my students, then my students will come away knowing what to do. the worst is when a student is confused, because you as an educator was confusing when you gave them the instructions. By learning how to create instructions that are organized and clear, you will be a benefit to your students so that your students can be become more effective learners. Also, as far as my colleagues are concerned, by being a more organized educators, I will be a more effective educator for the department that I am in and for my school.
Now What?
Powerpoints are very beneficial in education. It helps visualize what they are learning. It also helps them learn digitally. By creating and making powerpoints, the students stay engaged with the lesson and retain the information, more so than they would if they were just listening to the teacher talk all day long.
Video Reflection
How NOT to use Powerpoint
This was a humorous, but yet very insightful video on how not to make a powerpoint presentation. When you are making a powerpoint, remember that you want people to remember what you are presenting. You don't want them to leave thinking about how confusing the presentation was. Because that is all they will get from it. Though, if your slides are simple and informative, than your audience will remember what they learned and walk away thinking about how great your presentation was.
At the moment, we are learning how to create an instructive process for a powerpoint presentation. To complete this assignment, we are collaborating in our content area groups to pull in ideas from our entire group.
So what?
As an educator, if I can learn how to make solid instructions to help guide my students, then my students will come away knowing what to do. the worst is when a student is confused, because you as an educator was confusing when you gave them the instructions. By learning how to create instructions that are organized and clear, you will be a benefit to your students so that your students can be become more effective learners. Also, as far as my colleagues are concerned, by being a more organized educators, I will be a more effective educator for the department that I am in and for my school.
Now What?
Powerpoints are very beneficial in education. It helps visualize what they are learning. It also helps them learn digitally. By creating and making powerpoints, the students stay engaged with the lesson and retain the information, more so than they would if they were just listening to the teacher talk all day long.
Video Reflection
How NOT to use Powerpoint
This was a humorous, but yet very insightful video on how not to make a powerpoint presentation. When you are making a powerpoint, remember that you want people to remember what you are presenting. You don't want them to leave thinking about how confusing the presentation was. Because that is all they will get from it. Though, if your slides are simple and informative, than your audience will remember what they learned and walk away thinking about how great your presentation was.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Podcast, Vidcast.........
What?
This week we are learning about Podcast & Vidcasts, & how to make and apply them.
So what?
I knew what podcast & vidcasts were before this week, but I didn't really know how easy they were to make! I feel that as teachers, we can use these tools very effectively in education. We can create podcast of our lessons and put them up on a site for students if they miss class, or even just to their benefit for study purposes. If you want the class to hear specific instructions on a particular assignment or walk them through how to workout a problem, make a podcast on put it on your site. Also, I feel that as a music educator, vidcasts could come in very handy. I can make a vidcast on demonstrating how to properly clean your instrument, or how to just do basic maintenance. This way, when students are at home, they can watch them and learn how to do basic maintenance on their own instruments and save them some money.
As a student now, I could make podcast of classes that I am in if I want to re-listen to a lesson later on while I am studying. Or even just to make myself notes or leave myself voice memos. Again, very effective tools if learned how to use properly.
Now what?
For my future students, I feel that this technology can benefit them greatly, when used properly. Other than the things I have already mentioned, I feel that I can use this technology to record rehearsals if needed so that students can go home & listen to these rehearsals to see where they need improvement & then the ensemble can benefit as a whole. Also, my future colleagues and I can also use this technology to share information when we go to seminars and possibly attend different classes. Then we can share information and get more out of the classes we attended.
Video Reflection
Why Let Our Students Blog?
Educators need to realize that our students our digital learners. By letting our students blog, we are allowing them to work in their digital realm. It well help our students remain engaged and help them reflect on what they learned that day. By actually having our students do something, versus hoping that they reflect on the assignment sometime after they leave your classroom is a benefit to our students. BY blogging, they will actually jog their memory and reflect on the class that they had this day. This will help them long-term, Hopefully, help them realize that by reflecting on their daily classes, will help them retain information & hopefully become better students. It also gives them a sense of ownership & control. Since they are the ones that have access to their blogs & control what goes into them.
This week we are learning about Podcast & Vidcasts, & how to make and apply them.
So what?
I knew what podcast & vidcasts were before this week, but I didn't really know how easy they were to make! I feel that as teachers, we can use these tools very effectively in education. We can create podcast of our lessons and put them up on a site for students if they miss class, or even just to their benefit for study purposes. If you want the class to hear specific instructions on a particular assignment or walk them through how to workout a problem, make a podcast on put it on your site. Also, I feel that as a music educator, vidcasts could come in very handy. I can make a vidcast on demonstrating how to properly clean your instrument, or how to just do basic maintenance. This way, when students are at home, they can watch them and learn how to do basic maintenance on their own instruments and save them some money.
As a student now, I could make podcast of classes that I am in if I want to re-listen to a lesson later on while I am studying. Or even just to make myself notes or leave myself voice memos. Again, very effective tools if learned how to use properly.
Now what?
For my future students, I feel that this technology can benefit them greatly, when used properly. Other than the things I have already mentioned, I feel that I can use this technology to record rehearsals if needed so that students can go home & listen to these rehearsals to see where they need improvement & then the ensemble can benefit as a whole. Also, my future colleagues and I can also use this technology to share information when we go to seminars and possibly attend different classes. Then we can share information and get more out of the classes we attended.
Video Reflection
Why Let Our Students Blog?
Educators need to realize that our students our digital learners. By letting our students blog, we are allowing them to work in their digital realm. It well help our students remain engaged and help them reflect on what they learned that day. By actually having our students do something, versus hoping that they reflect on the assignment sometime after they leave your classroom is a benefit to our students. BY blogging, they will actually jog their memory and reflect on the class that they had this day. This will help them long-term, Hopefully, help them realize that by reflecting on their daily classes, will help them retain information & hopefully become better students. It also gives them a sense of ownership & control. Since they are the ones that have access to their blogs & control what goes into them.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Webquest Final
Video Reflection
Schoolhouse Rock - A Noun is a Person, Place, or Thing.
I found it interesting that this video was about nouns. Especially when we have been working on Webquests that past couple of weeks. Though, when I stop and think about it, many people think of nouns to describe a person, place, or a thing. Though, you can also call an abstract idea a noun. More importantly, as an educator, I feel that nouns are very important in the way that you present content to you students. As you teach them, you want to find the correct words or nouns to be able to give solid examples to your students so that they can comprehend what they are learning in the best possible way. Also, as we as educators create webquests for our students, which tupe of nouns will we use to make this content interesting for our students? Are there certain nouns out there that may grab a students attention vs another? We must be good with our word as educators. We must also know how to use them. My father always told me, that a well educated person knows how and when to use certain words in the English Language.
Schoolhouse Rock - A Noun is a Person, Place, or Thing.
I found it interesting that this video was about nouns. Especially when we have been working on Webquests that past couple of weeks. Though, when I stop and think about it, many people think of nouns to describe a person, place, or a thing. Though, you can also call an abstract idea a noun. More importantly, as an educator, I feel that nouns are very important in the way that you present content to you students. As you teach them, you want to find the correct words or nouns to be able to give solid examples to your students so that they can comprehend what they are learning in the best possible way. Also, as we as educators create webquests for our students, which tupe of nouns will we use to make this content interesting for our students? Are there certain nouns out there that may grab a students attention vs another? We must be good with our word as educators. We must also know how to use them. My father always told me, that a well educated person knows how and when to use certain words in the English Language.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Webquest 2
What?
This week, have still been learning about the Webquest. What caught my attention is that we went over a little bit more about hyperlinking. I feel that the hyperlink option is a very beneficial and necessary tool when working to create webquest.
So What?
I still feel that webquest are very beneficial to educators. I was thinking about it, and it is a very good way to create your own virtual field trip for your students. Also, to teach them about specific things that you want them to research on their own interactively. Educators in the arts can use this tool to help students understand specific elements in their fields. Whether it be music, drama, art, etc. By doing this, we as educators can help our students become interactive learners and keep them interested in what they are learning.
Now What?
For future students, webquests will be very beneficial to their education. In this time and age, our children have become digital learners. They tend to be interactive with technology. The best way that I feel to reach out to these students is to meet them on their level. This is digitally, if we as teachers learn how to do this, and how to do it effectively. It is my opinion that our students will be more interested in what they are learning. You can keep them interested, when otherwise they wouldn't. We are no longer in the age of everyone just sitting at their desk and listening to the teacher give a lecture, and then occasionally write something up on the black board. In many places today, their are schools that I computers just about in every classroom. Much like the highs school that I attended. The school that I graduated was named, Roy Miller High School, Center for Communications, Technology, and for the Performing Arts. Much of our curriculum was technologically based. We had digital learning labs on campus, and many assignments were done on computers. If I graduated in 2000, I am curious to see how they are doing things now. Again, if our students are digital learners, we must meet them there and teach them they way that they learn. This will make an effective educator.
Video Reflection
Idea Ad, "Education for all."
This video brought up a couple of thoughts in my mind. One of these was, education is for everyone one. Not just the wealthy or the middle class, of for people who just happen to live in prosperous countries. It is for everyone. Though, it is sad that there are places where education is not the greatest. I Feel though that through technology and the way it is now, and the way that it will be in the future, it could be very possible for a good education to reach to children in all the most obscure places in the world. Because, they deserve it just as much as anyone here in the United States does.
This week, have still been learning about the Webquest. What caught my attention is that we went over a little bit more about hyperlinking. I feel that the hyperlink option is a very beneficial and necessary tool when working to create webquest.
So What?
I still feel that webquest are very beneficial to educators. I was thinking about it, and it is a very good way to create your own virtual field trip for your students. Also, to teach them about specific things that you want them to research on their own interactively. Educators in the arts can use this tool to help students understand specific elements in their fields. Whether it be music, drama, art, etc. By doing this, we as educators can help our students become interactive learners and keep them interested in what they are learning.
Now What?
For future students, webquests will be very beneficial to their education. In this time and age, our children have become digital learners. They tend to be interactive with technology. The best way that I feel to reach out to these students is to meet them on their level. This is digitally, if we as teachers learn how to do this, and how to do it effectively. It is my opinion that our students will be more interested in what they are learning. You can keep them interested, when otherwise they wouldn't. We are no longer in the age of everyone just sitting at their desk and listening to the teacher give a lecture, and then occasionally write something up on the black board. In many places today, their are schools that I computers just about in every classroom. Much like the highs school that I attended. The school that I graduated was named, Roy Miller High School, Center for Communications, Technology, and for the Performing Arts. Much of our curriculum was technologically based. We had digital learning labs on campus, and many assignments were done on computers. If I graduated in 2000, I am curious to see how they are doing things now. Again, if our students are digital learners, we must meet them there and teach them they way that they learn. This will make an effective educator.
Video Reflection
Idea Ad, "Education for all."
This video brought up a couple of thoughts in my mind. One of these was, education is for everyone one. Not just the wealthy or the middle class, of for people who just happen to live in prosperous countries. It is for everyone. Though, it is sad that there are places where education is not the greatest. I Feel though that through technology and the way it is now, and the way that it will be in the future, it could be very possible for a good education to reach to children in all the most obscure places in the world. Because, they deserve it just as much as anyone here in the United States does.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
WebQuest 1
What?
At the current time, we are beginning our Webquest assignments. We are in our groups discussing what we are going to do our Webquest on and getting everything organized.
So What?
I have never really thought about Webquest till today. I didn't even really know what they were actually. The more I think about it though, they could be very useful if done correctly. Touching base with our students, our digital learners as we might call them. They could find this very useful. If there is a topic that you would like your students to learn more about, a webquest is an interactive that they could use to help them learn. Depending on the subject, you could even be used as an informative virtual field trip of sorts. In a professional setting, you and your colleagues could even get together and create one for a particular department.
If used well and if the students know how to work, then this is a very useful. Webquests could be used anywhere form Elementary to Secondary education. It would be a useful tool that every educator should learn how to use.
Now What?
By learning how to create and use Webquest in my curriculum, I can become a more effective educator to benefit my students. For my content area, Music, to help them understand more of the pieces we are playing, I can create a webquest to help them understand the composers thoughts and why composers do what they do. I could use one as a Music History lesson to help the students better understand music in general. I feel that webquest could benefit students in general because it makes learning interactive. They are doing rather than just receiving the information and falling asleep at a desk. It will be more meaningful for them.
Video Reflection
What can I say? That was one cool video clip! The surface computer interface looks like something I would definitely get my hands on. It would be a very fun and interactive way to teach. At school defiantly, but more so at home. It would be a great teaching and learning tool for my baby boy when he gets older. Whether it be learning his ABC's, numbers, how to run certain applications, etc. In a school setting, can you imagine your white board being an interactive surface computer? How cool would that be? You can use them for training staff, new teachers in a way that brings all types of technology together. All I can think of about these surface computers is how cool!
At the current time, we are beginning our Webquest assignments. We are in our groups discussing what we are going to do our Webquest on and getting everything organized.
So What?
I have never really thought about Webquest till today. I didn't even really know what they were actually. The more I think about it though, they could be very useful if done correctly. Touching base with our students, our digital learners as we might call them. They could find this very useful. If there is a topic that you would like your students to learn more about, a webquest is an interactive that they could use to help them learn. Depending on the subject, you could even be used as an informative virtual field trip of sorts. In a professional setting, you and your colleagues could even get together and create one for a particular department.
If used well and if the students know how to work, then this is a very useful. Webquests could be used anywhere form Elementary to Secondary education. It would be a useful tool that every educator should learn how to use.
Now What?
By learning how to create and use Webquest in my curriculum, I can become a more effective educator to benefit my students. For my content area, Music, to help them understand more of the pieces we are playing, I can create a webquest to help them understand the composers thoughts and why composers do what they do. I could use one as a Music History lesson to help the students better understand music in general. I feel that webquest could benefit students in general because it makes learning interactive. They are doing rather than just receiving the information and falling asleep at a desk. It will be more meaningful for them.
Video Reflection
What can I say? That was one cool video clip! The surface computer interface looks like something I would definitely get my hands on. It would be a very fun and interactive way to teach. At school defiantly, but more so at home. It would be a great teaching and learning tool for my baby boy when he gets older. Whether it be learning his ABC's, numbers, how to run certain applications, etc. In a school setting, can you imagine your white board being an interactive surface computer? How cool would that be? You can use them for training staff, new teachers in a way that brings all types of technology together. All I can think of about these surface computers is how cool!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
My Beliefs
My feelings on technology in the classroom, I would say are pretty strong. Personally, I love technology. It has benefited my life greatly, and I feel could greatly benefit the lives of my students. Though, I do feel that students must be taught correctly, educating them about not just the benefits technology could, but also the dangers that surfing the web could bring. The Millenial clip pushed "Media Mobility." People, want everything to be readily accesible to them on the spot. Students have iPods, smart phones and computers. I feel that you should integrate a website of sorts so that you students can refer to if needed. Complete with websites, reminders and other items of importance. Now, the students we educate, will not only have to compete for jobs on the national level, but I feel on the world level as well. The the clip "shift happens," it states that very soon, China will be the #1 english speaking country in the world! Now, when you stop to think that in the Asian countries, there is a great deal of technology. Most of the students in Asian countries I feel will be competing for jobs in the United States. If we do not prepare our students properly, it is my belief that our students will lose their jobs to international students with better qualifications. As educators, I feel that it will be to our benefit, if we stay in accordance with the NET and UNI Standards that have been put in place.
Now, as a music educator, I feel that my music classroom could benefit greatly! Recording rehearsals, performances to be able to hear how much the ensemble has progressed. You can teach composition using programs such as Finale and Sibelius. You can even use a program entitles, SmartMusic. Most importantly, if you use technology in the classroom, you help you students learn the way that they want to learn. Remember, these kids javascript:void(0)are digital learners. Teach them in ways that will benefit them and their education.
Now, as a music educator, I feel that my music classroom could benefit greatly! Recording rehearsals, performances to be able to hear how much the ensemble has progressed. You can teach composition using programs such as Finale and Sibelius. You can even use a program entitles, SmartMusic. Most importantly, if you use technology in the classroom, you help you students learn the way that they want to learn. Remember, these kids javascript:void(0)are digital learners. Teach them in ways that will benefit them and their education.
Lessons Learned
By completing this assignment, I have learned many new things that I did not know, I care to realize before. For one, I had know idea that there were actual standards out there. Though, the video that talked about the Harrison County high school opened up my eyes. That school district understand what its students need. Now, I say need vs want because yes, they may want it. But, those students need that technology. They need to learn how to use technology any many different ways. If not, they will not be able to find jobs in the future that they will need to support their own families. One of the students in that particular clip said that, "Doing makes it fun." Now, I completely agree with his statement. How many of us have fallen asleep in a class when the teacher is just going on and on about what the book says. Who cares?!? Though, if you incorporate technology and the student actually has to do something, that student is not falling asleep. The are being very interactive. They are not just learning, they are learning very important analytical skills.
Learning is something that is personal. If the students can connect their education to something in their lives, they will also pay more attention because they know that it is going to affect them in a very personal way. As educators, I have learned that we must rise up to the standards and realize that we are no longer teaching in paper/ pencil and text book world. We are teaching in a very digitally interactive, media based world that literally has the technology to put the world in everyones fingertips at the click of a button. This is the type of world that our students will be going into, the is the type of world that we need to educate, and prepare our students to go into.
Learning is something that is personal. If the students can connect their education to something in their lives, they will also pay more attention because they know that it is going to affect them in a very personal way. As educators, I have learned that we must rise up to the standards and realize that we are no longer teaching in paper/ pencil and text book world. We are teaching in a very digitally interactive, media based world that literally has the technology to put the world in everyones fingertips at the click of a button. This is the type of world that our students will be going into, the is the type of world that we need to educate, and prepare our students to go into.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Video Reflection
The Connected Classroom
The video is very enlightening to the way education was, to what education is and how it should be now. There is nothing wrong with the way that people were educated in the past. In our current time, we are still learning this way. Though, the difference, is that we are learning technologically. We are in a world of electronics, the internet, TV and much more. Our world, is currently changing and becoming more technologically advanced. As this happens, it is imperative that we as a society also change the way we educate ourselves to keep up with technology. I strongly feel that if a person is not technologically savvy, that they will not be qualified for many jobs and get passed over for someone who is technologically savvy.
I am grateful for the education that I am getting that is teaching me to be even more technologically savvy than I already am. I am excited to keep learning as new things come out, I feel that I I do this, I will keep myself in the loop and thus able to compete for future jobs that will be created in the future.
The video is very enlightening to the way education was, to what education is and how it should be now. There is nothing wrong with the way that people were educated in the past. In our current time, we are still learning this way. Though, the difference, is that we are learning technologically. We are in a world of electronics, the internet, TV and much more. Our world, is currently changing and becoming more technologically advanced. As this happens, it is imperative that we as a society also change the way we educate ourselves to keep up with technology. I strongly feel that if a person is not technologically savvy, that they will not be qualified for many jobs and get passed over for someone who is technologically savvy.
I am grateful for the education that I am getting that is teaching me to be even more technologically savvy than I already am. I am excited to keep learning as new things come out, I feel that I I do this, I will keep myself in the loop and thus able to compete for future jobs that will be created in the future.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Strengths & Weaknesses
In accordance withe the UNI and Net standards, I feel that I am pretty well rounded with technology, though I do have some weaknesses that I personally need to work on to be better. I feel that some of my strengths according to the UNI standards I am pretty savvy with, "Basic Technology Equipment Operations and Concepts. I am pretty good with installing software, troubleshooting, basic terminology, operations and operating other technologically based equipment. Though, I do need to study up on the ethical and legal issues such as copyright laws and learning how to provide equitable access to software for all of my students. I feel that I also have many weaknesses with items that are mentioned in the NET standards. When it comes to teaching and the curriculum, I need to learn how to apply certain technologies to develop the students congnitively, and how to manage the learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment. We learn about classroom management, though I feel that we also need to learn about technological classroom management. Also mentioned in the NET standards are the Social, Ethical Legal, and Human issues. Not I feel that I do know about these things, though I feel that I need to better understand the laws that go along with technology, such as copyrights and such.
Now, taking a look at my weaknesses and how I could improve them, I have thought of a couple of goals that I could work on to improve those weaknesses. For one, to improve my knowledge, or lack of knowledge about the laws and copyrights, I need to research them and bring myself up to date with the current laws and realize, that well..... hacking into things is not the way to go. Also, I would like to set a goal on how I, could better incoporate and apply certain technologies to help educate mys tudents to be in better accordance with the UNI standards that have been put forth. I strongly feel that if I can complete these two main goals, I can better myself and become a better educator for my future students.
To help me complete these two goals that I have set for myself. I have found, what I feel to be a very valuable resource at the Teacher's Network. This site has many articles, tutorials, videos, all geared to help the educator become better at using technology to reinforce instruction. This is important to me. Because, if I can use technology, to help my students who will be and already are digital learners, than I can teach them in a way that they will find fun and interesting. By doing this, they will also grow cognitively. To help me complete the other goal I have set forth, on becoming better aquinted with copyright laws and the laws in general. I have found an online tutorial to educate myself on the copyright laws in the United States. The tutorial can be found at Bitlaw. Now, if I complete these goals of mine, and in the future stay up to date with this information, I feel that I will be a much more effetive educator as well as being able to provide my students with equitable technology for all and educate them in a way that will prepare them for their future.
Now, taking a look at my weaknesses and how I could improve them, I have thought of a couple of goals that I could work on to improve those weaknesses. For one, to improve my knowledge, or lack of knowledge about the laws and copyrights, I need to research them and bring myself up to date with the current laws and realize, that well..... hacking into things is not the way to go. Also, I would like to set a goal on how I, could better incoporate and apply certain technologies to help educate mys tudents to be in better accordance with the UNI standards that have been put forth. I strongly feel that if I can complete these two main goals, I can better myself and become a better educator for my future students.
To help me complete these two goals that I have set for myself. I have found, what I feel to be a very valuable resource at the Teacher's Network. This site has many articles, tutorials, videos, all geared to help the educator become better at using technology to reinforce instruction. This is important to me. Because, if I can use technology, to help my students who will be and already are digital learners, than I can teach them in a way that they will find fun and interesting. By doing this, they will also grow cognitively. To help me complete the other goal I have set forth, on becoming better aquinted with copyright laws and the laws in general. I have found an online tutorial to educate myself on the copyright laws in the United States. The tutorial can be found at Bitlaw. Now, if I complete these goals of mine, and in the future stay up to date with this information, I feel that I will be a much more effetive educator as well as being able to provide my students with equitable technology for all and educate them in a way that will prepare them for their future.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Internet Safety Reflection
The internet could be a very useful, and effective educational tool. Though, at the same time, it could also be a very harmful tool if misused and abused.
Educationally, no matted what suibject you are stuyding, you could find a plethora of sites that will give you information on what you would like to know. Though, when looking and researching on the internet, I strongly encourage that you research your topic elsewhere, before you research it on the internet. You want to have a basic knowledge of the topic before so that you could start to form and idea of what you are looking for. Also, this will help you in deciphering whether or not, the site that you are looking at is a reputable one.
It is very important to evaluate the site that you are researching for information. Be very carfeful, you do not want to be mislead with your information. Remember, you want to have a quality education, be smart of where you get your information from. When, deciding whether or not the site you are reading is reputable, ask yourself a few questions:
1. Is the webpage authentic?
- Check the date it was created or updated.
- Are there citations or a bibliography?
- Are their scholastic reviews for this particular site?
2. Do you have prior knowledge about the topic that you are researching?
3. Is the site you are visiting, "Fact-based" or "Opinion-based?"
4. Is the grammar & spelling of this site correct?
5. Have you applied the, "5 W's?"
6. Is the site information detailed?
7. Is there contact information for the author available on the webpage?
8. Where was this site published? (URL)
Asking these questions will help you decide whether or not you want to use this site to learn more about your topic.
As parent and teachers, we need to be on top of what our chidlren are surfing on the web. The web is a very powerful influence, whether it be good, or bad. I would assume that we all prefer it being a good influence on our children. As educaters, and parents. Be aware of the tools that are available to you on your computer and internet browser. Especially the parental controls.
It is very important that we teach our young students how to use the internet properly and how not to abuse it. To be able to do this effectively, we need to make sure that we are up to date on the in's and out's of internet safety ourselves. Also, we must not forget to be a good example for our children when it comes to our internet usage as well.
Personally, I love the internet. I have been able to use it to advance in my education and career. It helps me to be able to visit and chat with my brothers and sisters, and parents that are thousands of miles away. It has many, many good uses. As long as the internet is used to benefit your education and personal life in a good way, it is a very useful resource.
Educationally, no matted what suibject you are stuyding, you could find a plethora of sites that will give you information on what you would like to know. Though, when looking and researching on the internet, I strongly encourage that you research your topic elsewhere, before you research it on the internet. You want to have a basic knowledge of the topic before so that you could start to form and idea of what you are looking for. Also, this will help you in deciphering whether or not, the site that you are looking at is a reputable one.
It is very important to evaluate the site that you are researching for information. Be very carfeful, you do not want to be mislead with your information. Remember, you want to have a quality education, be smart of where you get your information from. When, deciding whether or not the site you are reading is reputable, ask yourself a few questions:
1. Is the webpage authentic?
- Check the date it was created or updated.
- Are there citations or a bibliography?
- Are their scholastic reviews for this particular site?
2. Do you have prior knowledge about the topic that you are researching?
3. Is the site you are visiting, "Fact-based" or "Opinion-based?"
4. Is the grammar & spelling of this site correct?
5. Have you applied the, "5 W's?"
6. Is the site information detailed?
7. Is there contact information for the author available on the webpage?
8. Where was this site published? (URL)
Asking these questions will help you decide whether or not you want to use this site to learn more about your topic.
As parent and teachers, we need to be on top of what our chidlren are surfing on the web. The web is a very powerful influence, whether it be good, or bad. I would assume that we all prefer it being a good influence on our children. As educaters, and parents. Be aware of the tools that are available to you on your computer and internet browser. Especially the parental controls.
It is very important that we teach our young students how to use the internet properly and how not to abuse it. To be able to do this effectively, we need to make sure that we are up to date on the in's and out's of internet safety ourselves. Also, we must not forget to be a good example for our children when it comes to our internet usage as well.
Personally, I love the internet. I have been able to use it to advance in my education and career. It helps me to be able to visit and chat with my brothers and sisters, and parents that are thousands of miles away. It has many, many good uses. As long as the internet is used to benefit your education and personal life in a good way, it is a very useful resource.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Video Reflection
Internet Safety
Internet safety is a big deal! A really bid deal! Many don't really think about. They just go online, do whatever they want and don't even give it a second thought. The hard reality is that you need to be careful with what you put online. You may think that whatever you do online is private, but it may very well be fair game with people that have the knowledge how to hack into databases, etc.
You need to be careful with what you post on blogs. When you enter credit or billing information, be careful and make sure that it is a secure site. If not, DO NOT do it! Make sure that it is a reputable site that you are buying from and not some 3rd party site that seems shady. If it seems shady, then it probably is.
Parents need to monitor what their children are doing. Children need to be taught about internet safety and how important it is. They need to understand the dangers that are out there.
Nowadays, the internet is just as dangerous as walking down the street. The internet could be a very, very educational too, though it could also be a very dangerous one. Lets be cautious out there folks!
Internet safety is a big deal! A really bid deal! Many don't really think about. They just go online, do whatever they want and don't even give it a second thought. The hard reality is that you need to be careful with what you put online. You may think that whatever you do online is private, but it may very well be fair game with people that have the knowledge how to hack into databases, etc.
You need to be careful with what you post on blogs. When you enter credit or billing information, be careful and make sure that it is a secure site. If not, DO NOT do it! Make sure that it is a reputable site that you are buying from and not some 3rd party site that seems shady. If it seems shady, then it probably is.
Parents need to monitor what their children are doing. Children need to be taught about internet safety and how important it is. They need to understand the dangers that are out there.
Nowadays, the internet is just as dangerous as walking down the street. The internet could be a very, very educational too, though it could also be a very dangerous one. Lets be cautious out there folks!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
UEN Reflection
UEN is a wonderful tool for any Educator in the State of Utah. It is a tool, that if used correctly could be very effective in the classroom. For example, students could use it to look up certain definitions pertaining to what they are studying. Or, Or, look up educational sound/ video clips that they could use to further their understanding on the subject matter at hand.
When I first took at look at UEN, I really didn't know what to expect. Though, once I really got into it, I was just amazed at all the tools that were available to me to use with my students.
The Pioneer Library is full of wonderful tools such as, eMedia, Theme Park, Ebsco Host, and much more. It also has interactives for students of different ages. It has games, trivia and other resources to help them study. UEN also has tons of lesson plans that teachers can share and adapt to their own classroom. This I feel is a great networking tool. On UEN, you can also find all of the Core Curriculum for the State of Utah.
A couple of other things that I found interesting on the UEN site was the Culture Grams area along with the links to other Utah State & National resources to use for our benefit. Over all, I feel that UEN is a very beneficial tool for any educator, student, or parent.
When I first took at look at UEN, I really didn't know what to expect. Though, once I really got into it, I was just amazed at all the tools that were available to me to use with my students.
The Pioneer Library is full of wonderful tools such as, eMedia, Theme Park, Ebsco Host, and much more. It also has interactives for students of different ages. It has games, trivia and other resources to help them study. UEN also has tons of lesson plans that teachers can share and adapt to their own classroom. This I feel is a great networking tool. On UEN, you can also find all of the Core Curriculum for the State of Utah.
A couple of other things that I found interesting on the UEN site was the Culture Grams area along with the links to other Utah State & National resources to use for our benefit. Over all, I feel that UEN is a very beneficial tool for any educator, student, or parent.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Blog #5
What?
This week, we continued to learn more about UEN. Though, we went into more depth and talked about the Pioneer Library, eMedia, and much more. We learned about many more sources that pair up with UEN to better help us as educators.
So What?
Learning about UEN and all of its advantages, I feel has been very beneficial to me. I had no idea about all the things that I could do with it up until last week. I feel like we are learning about UEN so that we could become better educators and fully take advantage of the tools and resources that are available to us. It could very well help me network with other colleagues.
Also, with my life in general, it could help keep me a little better organized. Professionaly, I could have everything I need at my fingertips at this site...... contacts, information, tools, resources, etc. In my personal life, as an educator and parent, I can teach my son when he becomes of are & introduce him to all the resoruces that could help him learn and become a better learner and student.
Now what?
For my future students, I feel that if I incorporate UEN in the classroom, I could tap into "their world." We are in an age where kids are becoming very technologically advanced and they are becoming digital learners. Even though I will be teaching music, I can still tap into technology so that they can still learn music through technology.
It could also help me connect with collegaues and parents alike. Set up appointments, allow parents to know what and how their children are doing.
It's my wish that I will use technology in my classroom. I want my students to stay engaged. As I mentioned earlier, as a music teacher, I feel that you can still incorporate technology in the classroom. As well as being able to send assignments home with my students to work on to be able to become better musicians.
Video Reflection
A vision of students today
When I stop to think about it, especially after watching this video. I wonder, how many teachers know who they are teaching. Of course they know who they are teaching, but do they know what type of learners they have in their classroom? Do they care? Do they know their names? Most importantly, do they keep their students engaged?
I have had teachers, who sad to say, I felt like they just didn't care. I feel that this is sad and and educators, we must care about every student that comes into our classroom. Students are not dumb, they know what is going on and most of them realize if the teacher doesn't care, and like one of the students said in the video...... they realize that they are one of the lucky ones and not many people in the world have the opportunity to get a good education. As educators, we must not take this lightly.
This week, we continued to learn more about UEN. Though, we went into more depth and talked about the Pioneer Library, eMedia, and much more. We learned about many more sources that pair up with UEN to better help us as educators.
So What?
Learning about UEN and all of its advantages, I feel has been very beneficial to me. I had no idea about all the things that I could do with it up until last week. I feel like we are learning about UEN so that we could become better educators and fully take advantage of the tools and resources that are available to us. It could very well help me network with other colleagues.
Also, with my life in general, it could help keep me a little better organized. Professionaly, I could have everything I need at my fingertips at this site...... contacts, information, tools, resources, etc. In my personal life, as an educator and parent, I can teach my son when he becomes of are & introduce him to all the resoruces that could help him learn and become a better learner and student.
Now what?
For my future students, I feel that if I incorporate UEN in the classroom, I could tap into "their world." We are in an age where kids are becoming very technologically advanced and they are becoming digital learners. Even though I will be teaching music, I can still tap into technology so that they can still learn music through technology.
It could also help me connect with collegaues and parents alike. Set up appointments, allow parents to know what and how their children are doing.
It's my wish that I will use technology in my classroom. I want my students to stay engaged. As I mentioned earlier, as a music teacher, I feel that you can still incorporate technology in the classroom. As well as being able to send assignments home with my students to work on to be able to become better musicians.
Video Reflection
A vision of students today
When I stop to think about it, especially after watching this video. I wonder, how many teachers know who they are teaching. Of course they know who they are teaching, but do they know what type of learners they have in their classroom? Do they care? Do they know their names? Most importantly, do they keep their students engaged?
I have had teachers, who sad to say, I felt like they just didn't care. I feel that this is sad and and educators, we must care about every student that comes into our classroom. Students are not dumb, they know what is going on and most of them realize if the teacher doesn't care, and like one of the students said in the video...... they realize that they are one of the lucky ones and not many people in the world have the opportunity to get a good education. As educators, we must not take this lightly.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Blog #4
What?
At the moment, we are learning about UEN, and all the awesomeness that it brings to the table! This week, we are just learning our way around the UEN site in anticipation of learning more about it this week.
So What?
I feel that this technology means a great deal to me as a future teacher. It brings so many tools, valuable tools that I can use to the benefit of my students and myself. Not to mention the parents. By this site allowing me to have a public page, I can post announcements, educational links, contact info, calenders, etc. All with the security of confidence of having this associated with the Utah Education Network. It covers my tail in a way, that having a web page not associated with the Utah Educational Network would not.
Now What?
Before this class, I didn't that all this was available at my disposal! Not that I do, I plan to use it and incorporate it into my curriculum the best that I could. I gives that connection, in a safe secure what the students and many parents need or want. It can keep my students up to date on what is going on in the classroom. Especially if someone is absent or out on a field trip etc. It has many wonderful benefits that any teacher should find helpful.
Video Reflection
Did You Know?
I found a great deal of truth in this video. For those who's eyes have not yet been opened to technology, it could be a real eye opener. But, the clip is very true! We now live in the 21st century. How many of us our literate in the technology that this century brings to the table? The young people in this country amaze me at with their technological skills! I feel that I am pretty with technology, but I know many young people who are so much better than I am. It makes me think, does our curriculum in education provide the opportunity for our young people to become more advanced in the technology to meet our society's needs? Our society is asking a great deal, will the students we educate meet that need? For this very reason, I feel that it is very important that as educators, we continue to learn and refine our technological skills to be able to educate our students.
At the moment, we are learning about UEN, and all the awesomeness that it brings to the table! This week, we are just learning our way around the UEN site in anticipation of learning more about it this week.
So What?
I feel that this technology means a great deal to me as a future teacher. It brings so many tools, valuable tools that I can use to the benefit of my students and myself. Not to mention the parents. By this site allowing me to have a public page, I can post announcements, educational links, contact info, calenders, etc. All with the security of confidence of having this associated with the Utah Education Network. It covers my tail in a way, that having a web page not associated with the Utah Educational Network would not.
Now What?
Before this class, I didn't that all this was available at my disposal! Not that I do, I plan to use it and incorporate it into my curriculum the best that I could. I gives that connection, in a safe secure what the students and many parents need or want. It can keep my students up to date on what is going on in the classroom. Especially if someone is absent or out on a field trip etc. It has many wonderful benefits that any teacher should find helpful.
Video Reflection
Did You Know?
I found a great deal of truth in this video. For those who's eyes have not yet been opened to technology, it could be a real eye opener. But, the clip is very true! We now live in the 21st century. How many of us our literate in the technology that this century brings to the table? The young people in this country amaze me at with their technological skills! I feel that I am pretty with technology, but I know many young people who are so much better than I am. It makes me think, does our curriculum in education provide the opportunity for our young people to become more advanced in the technology to meet our society's needs? Our society is asking a great deal, will the students we educate meet that need? For this very reason, I feel that it is very important that as educators, we continue to learn and refine our technological skills to be able to educate our students.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Blog #3
What?
This week we have been learning about google sites and how to create them. At the moment, our assignment is to create a google site geared towards our students and possible their parents.
So what?
Well, for one..... learning how to create a website is very useful to me. For one, as a teacher, I could create a website for my classes in the future. Which could come in very handy with music. Any student or parent could look to the website for a number of things like: The Band Handbook, Concert Dates, Competition Dates, Homework, Important Announcements, etc.
I feel that this is an important tool for myself to learn, as well as my colleagues. As we refer to the video that was assigned for this week, our students are digital learners. Just about every student has access to a computer where they check email, etc. If you put this website at their finger tips, they can look to it for any information that they need.
Now what?
This technology, I feel that it means a great deal to my future students. If I continue to learn about technology, I can be a better educator for my students. Though I feel that it is not enough to just learn about it, I must learn how to implement it into my classroom for it to be effective. I feel that you need to meet your students half way and show them that you care about them. You don't want to put them to sleep with aged teaching methods, you want to get them engaged in the lesson and wanting to come back for more.
Video Reflection:
Pay Attention
This video gave me some insight as to why, we take an Instructional Media class as part of our training to become educators. The world is and has been evolving into a more technologically based society. Think about it, technology is all around us! If you notice, children these days are much more advanced technologically than many adults. Kids, are teaching their parents how to use computers. The quote in the video said, "These teens were born into a digital world where they expect to be able to create, consume, remix, and share material with each other." It's not just that this is what they want, it is also what our society wants. In our time and age, to be able to get a good job and provide for one's self and their family, many jobs require that you have some type of technological knowledge. If this is what is expected of our students, then why not teach our students in a technological manner? Our students are said to be digital learners, if this is so, then we need to become digital educators. Engage the students and get them excited to wake up for school and learn. Let's teach them tools that they will be able to use in their lives, not just to graduate from high school. Yes, I believe that books are important, but so is technology. You can still teach the students that books and reading them are just as important as technology, integrate them and educate them. Educate the students to become successful in all aspects of their lives.
This week we have been learning about google sites and how to create them. At the moment, our assignment is to create a google site geared towards our students and possible their parents.
So what?
Well, for one..... learning how to create a website is very useful to me. For one, as a teacher, I could create a website for my classes in the future. Which could come in very handy with music. Any student or parent could look to the website for a number of things like: The Band Handbook, Concert Dates, Competition Dates, Homework, Important Announcements, etc.
I feel that this is an important tool for myself to learn, as well as my colleagues. As we refer to the video that was assigned for this week, our students are digital learners. Just about every student has access to a computer where they check email, etc. If you put this website at their finger tips, they can look to it for any information that they need.
Now what?
This technology, I feel that it means a great deal to my future students. If I continue to learn about technology, I can be a better educator for my students. Though I feel that it is not enough to just learn about it, I must learn how to implement it into my classroom for it to be effective. I feel that you need to meet your students half way and show them that you care about them. You don't want to put them to sleep with aged teaching methods, you want to get them engaged in the lesson and wanting to come back for more.
Video Reflection:
Pay Attention
This video gave me some insight as to why, we take an Instructional Media class as part of our training to become educators. The world is and has been evolving into a more technologically based society. Think about it, technology is all around us! If you notice, children these days are much more advanced technologically than many adults. Kids, are teaching their parents how to use computers. The quote in the video said, "These teens were born into a digital world where they expect to be able to create, consume, remix, and share material with each other." It's not just that this is what they want, it is also what our society wants. In our time and age, to be able to get a good job and provide for one's self and their family, many jobs require that you have some type of technological knowledge. If this is what is expected of our students, then why not teach our students in a technological manner? Our students are said to be digital learners, if this is so, then we need to become digital educators. Engage the students and get them excited to wake up for school and learn. Let's teach them tools that they will be able to use in their lives, not just to graduate from high school. Yes, I believe that books are important, but so is technology. You can still teach the students that books and reading them are just as important as technology, integrate them and educate them. Educate the students to become successful in all aspects of their lives.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Blog #2
What?
At the current time, I am learning how to incorporate technology into my professional life as a teacher. At the moment focusing on google and all that it has to offer. As far as assignment, I am working with the other members of my group, to create a welcome letter to incoming students and creating a list of classroom rules.
So What?
By learning everything I can about technology, it will only benefit me as an educator. We live in a world that is progressing very fast technologically. Primarily with the Internet. For example, with google, you can create websites, create a calender, blogs, and the list goes on and on. Together with my colleagues, we can share professional calenders, plan meetings, create documents via google docs. This will allow us to work more proficiently as colleagues in the workplace.
I love learning more about this topic. Personally, I know quite a bit about computers, though you are always learning. As far as google goes, I have been in the process of learning more about it. When we had class on "Everything Google" I learned so much more! This is going to help me greatly. Especially the calender, I can set reminders to text my or email me, I can share the calender with my wife or whomever I choose. It is helping to keep me better organized. As I continue to better organize myself, I feel that it will help make me more of an effective educator, as well as keep my personal life organized.
Now What?
I feel that this technology can only benefit my future students. If they use it wisely. They can use this technology to help them keep themselves organized and be able to get their assignments turned in on time. In the classroom, as a music educator, there are music notation programs that I can use for the benefit of my students learning. By using these programs, I can create examples, teach them basic music theory and hand out assignments on these programs that they can do for homework. Also, in the music genre, there is also a program called Smart Music. I have used this as a student and I loved it! I plan to incorporate this in my class. With this program, I can record private lessons, rehearsals, etc. And then email them to my students. They can do the same in their private practice and email them to me. This way, students and teacher alike can analyze the performance or practice session and see where improvement is needed.
I feel that this will me as an educator, especially with the students. Students are going to be very tech savvy in my opinion, if I keep up with technology, I will be able to keep up with them and use technology to our advantage in the education system.
Video Reflection
I am what I learn
The message of this video is very true. You make yourself what you want. If you are stuck in a bad situation, ultimately, you are the one who will make something of yourself if you really want it. Don't ever give up. You may not be in you ideal situation at the moment, but if you keep your goals and your head on straight, you can do whatever you put your mind to. It is true that some people may be put in a better situation to begin with. For example, born to a wealthy family, went to all the good schools, lived in all the best neighborhoods, etc. Who cares. You may come from a rougher neighborhood, come from a family who works very hard to put food on the table, etc. Keep you head in the books, it doesn't need to be your life. At times in our lives, we may be thrown into a tough situations, when this happens, keep your head up! Don't give up! Stay focused on your goals and you can do anything you set your mind on.
*I realize this blog is late. No excuses & I realize that I will not receive any points for a late blog. It will not happen again, I still just wanted to get the blog done.
At the current time, I am learning how to incorporate technology into my professional life as a teacher. At the moment focusing on google and all that it has to offer. As far as assignment, I am working with the other members of my group, to create a welcome letter to incoming students and creating a list of classroom rules.
So What?
By learning everything I can about technology, it will only benefit me as an educator. We live in a world that is progressing very fast technologically. Primarily with the Internet. For example, with google, you can create websites, create a calender, blogs, and the list goes on and on. Together with my colleagues, we can share professional calenders, plan meetings, create documents via google docs. This will allow us to work more proficiently as colleagues in the workplace.
I love learning more about this topic. Personally, I know quite a bit about computers, though you are always learning. As far as google goes, I have been in the process of learning more about it. When we had class on "Everything Google" I learned so much more! This is going to help me greatly. Especially the calender, I can set reminders to text my or email me, I can share the calender with my wife or whomever I choose. It is helping to keep me better organized. As I continue to better organize myself, I feel that it will help make me more of an effective educator, as well as keep my personal life organized.
Now What?
I feel that this technology can only benefit my future students. If they use it wisely. They can use this technology to help them keep themselves organized and be able to get their assignments turned in on time. In the classroom, as a music educator, there are music notation programs that I can use for the benefit of my students learning. By using these programs, I can create examples, teach them basic music theory and hand out assignments on these programs that they can do for homework. Also, in the music genre, there is also a program called Smart Music. I have used this as a student and I loved it! I plan to incorporate this in my class. With this program, I can record private lessons, rehearsals, etc. And then email them to my students. They can do the same in their private practice and email them to me. This way, students and teacher alike can analyze the performance or practice session and see where improvement is needed.
I feel that this will me as an educator, especially with the students. Students are going to be very tech savvy in my opinion, if I keep up with technology, I will be able to keep up with them and use technology to our advantage in the education system.
Video Reflection
I am what I learn
The message of this video is very true. You make yourself what you want. If you are stuck in a bad situation, ultimately, you are the one who will make something of yourself if you really want it. Don't ever give up. You may not be in you ideal situation at the moment, but if you keep your goals and your head on straight, you can do whatever you put your mind to. It is true that some people may be put in a better situation to begin with. For example, born to a wealthy family, went to all the good schools, lived in all the best neighborhoods, etc. Who cares. You may come from a rougher neighborhood, come from a family who works very hard to put food on the table, etc. Keep you head in the books, it doesn't need to be your life. At times in our lives, we may be thrown into a tough situations, when this happens, keep your head up! Don't give up! Stay focused on your goals and you can do anything you set your mind on.
*I realize this blog is late. No excuses & I realize that I will not receive any points for a late blog. It will not happen again, I still just wanted to get the blog done.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Blog #1
Ideal Classroom Reflection
Ideally, I would be a music teacher. A band director to be exact. It is my belief that music helps and feeds the soul of anyone who will allow it. Through music, you learn a great deal about different cultures and time periods. It is full of history and emotion. My goal is to help others. Help my students realize that music is more than just something that you hear on the radio. It isn't just "noise," it is music. I want to help my students and their parents realize that music encompasses everything that we know in life. Life, death, birth, joy, fear, excitement, depression, patriotism, religion, culture, war, peace. The list goes on and on. Ideally, I would love to teach in a culture rich area. I would really love to go to an inner city school if at all possible. Kids that may come from a rougher neighborhood. Many kids that come from rougher neighborhoods, when people believe in them I feel can do amazing things. When these kids realize that they are capable of doing any thing they set their minds to become strong, educated members of our society. Ideally, the parents of my students will love and care for their children, support them in whatever educational goals they may have. If the parent believe, if my colleagues believe, if I believe, this students has nowhere to go but up. My colleagues would care about their students, and they would care about them a great deal. They would believe in them and help them realize their goals. As far as techniques, with music, I feel that a great way to teach is through modeling. As I teach my students, I will also show them first hand how to play their instruments. Model what I want by either singing the melody, or even playing them an example with my trumpet or on the piano. The training that I have received musically, will help me train and teach my students. I am also a big believer in collaborative learning. My students will help teach their classmates. Everyone has something different to contribute. Everyone is at a different level of musicianship, and everyone always has something to learn from another. Together, we will learn and teach eachother. Technology will also play a great part in my classroom. The most obvious would be a good sound system. As we are learning new pieces, I will play for them the selection of a University or Professional group playing the same piece so that they have an idea of what it sounds like. Also, music notation software such as Finale and Sibelius, along with a projector to help teach the students basic music theory and help them understand the basic structure of music. Most importantly though, I will continue to educate myself to be become a better educator. The more I know about my craft, the better I will be to be able to help the ones that matter most, the students. If we as educators believe, if I believe, our students can, and will succeed in life.
Video Reflection
Wow. This truly must be one of the most inspirational clips I have seen in a while. Do I believe? Do we as future educators believe? What this young man said is true. As educators, we must believe in our students. No matter where they come from, no matter their culture, economic status, etc. It doesn't matter, as an educator you must believe in your students. You must believe that they can accomplish anything, and I mean anything that they want to do in life. I feel it very strongly that as educators, you do not give up. Not on anyone. If you believe in them, you believe in them full heartedly, you believe in them with all you have. You must be an influence in that students life, a good influence. Growing up where I did, there were many classmates that came from broken homes, or classmates that just needed a friend or someone to talk to. As a teacher, become that example, become that friend, and become that person that the students can talk to and trust. The better you know your students, the better educator you will become, because you will know better how to help them. Though, the biggest thing is to believe. If you believe, anything is possible.
Ideally, I would be a music teacher. A band director to be exact. It is my belief that music helps and feeds the soul of anyone who will allow it. Through music, you learn a great deal about different cultures and time periods. It is full of history and emotion. My goal is to help others. Help my students realize that music is more than just something that you hear on the radio. It isn't just "noise," it is music. I want to help my students and their parents realize that music encompasses everything that we know in life. Life, death, birth, joy, fear, excitement, depression, patriotism, religion, culture, war, peace. The list goes on and on. Ideally, I would love to teach in a culture rich area. I would really love to go to an inner city school if at all possible. Kids that may come from a rougher neighborhood. Many kids that come from rougher neighborhoods, when people believe in them I feel can do amazing things. When these kids realize that they are capable of doing any thing they set their minds to become strong, educated members of our society. Ideally, the parents of my students will love and care for their children, support them in whatever educational goals they may have. If the parent believe, if my colleagues believe, if I believe, this students has nowhere to go but up. My colleagues would care about their students, and they would care about them a great deal. They would believe in them and help them realize their goals. As far as techniques, with music, I feel that a great way to teach is through modeling. As I teach my students, I will also show them first hand how to play their instruments. Model what I want by either singing the melody, or even playing them an example with my trumpet or on the piano. The training that I have received musically, will help me train and teach my students. I am also a big believer in collaborative learning. My students will help teach their classmates. Everyone has something different to contribute. Everyone is at a different level of musicianship, and everyone always has something to learn from another. Together, we will learn and teach eachother. Technology will also play a great part in my classroom. The most obvious would be a good sound system. As we are learning new pieces, I will play for them the selection of a University or Professional group playing the same piece so that they have an idea of what it sounds like. Also, music notation software such as Finale and Sibelius, along with a projector to help teach the students basic music theory and help them understand the basic structure of music. Most importantly though, I will continue to educate myself to be become a better educator. The more I know about my craft, the better I will be to be able to help the ones that matter most, the students. If we as educators believe, if I believe, our students can, and will succeed in life.
Video Reflection
Wow. This truly must be one of the most inspirational clips I have seen in a while. Do I believe? Do we as future educators believe? What this young man said is true. As educators, we must believe in our students. No matter where they come from, no matter their culture, economic status, etc. It doesn't matter, as an educator you must believe in your students. You must believe that they can accomplish anything, and I mean anything that they want to do in life. I feel it very strongly that as educators, you do not give up. Not on anyone. If you believe in them, you believe in them full heartedly, you believe in them with all you have. You must be an influence in that students life, a good influence. Growing up where I did, there were many classmates that came from broken homes, or classmates that just needed a friend or someone to talk to. As a teacher, become that example, become that friend, and become that person that the students can talk to and trust. The better you know your students, the better educator you will become, because you will know better how to help them. Though, the biggest thing is to believe. If you believe, anything is possible.
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