Blog post #8

At the sports psychology lab, I was exposed to numerous technologies that could be useful in the classroom. Many of the tools are beneficial for athletes, but as well as with students. One that caught my attention was the isenser. Three years ago, the isenser was this enormous device that weights around eight pounds. Now, the isenser is small and compacted, and you can attach it to your phone. The isenser would be beneficial in the school setting because it allows teachers to view what they missed.

Microsoft PowerPoint has changed the way we give presentations. A PowerPoint would be very useful if you are teaching an area of history PowerPoint can be used to target each level of the Bloom’s Taxonomy. For instance, you may give important facts and dates that the students should remember and understand through text or images. In addition, you may have information where the student can apply it to real world situation, such as the effects of a certain event. Student’s may analyze and evaluate the event in the context of what would have happened if it never occurred. Finally, students can create a group assignment or project from the information they have gathered.

A website that will allow anyone stay up-to-date with technology trends is Techcrunch. Techcrunch is a website where new technology is promoted and there are numerous of reviews that goes along with the device. Click here for the link.

Blog Post #7

Assistive technology is used for students who have a disability and needs assistance. For instance, the podcast refers to how a student who has a physical may use a text to speak software to read their material. Also, a braille printer would allow a blind student to read. From my experience, I have never witnessed a student use an assistive technology.  The only challenges I can picture with using an adaptive technology in class is how the student might fall behind if they are new with the technology

From working on the Web Page Design assignment, I have become more creative with my layout design. I enjoyed how I a lot of freedom of where to insert new material, however, I was not a fan of how I could not but more than one picture on the same row. With weebly, I could create a website that the guardians of my patients may use in order to stay up-to-date.

Through Diigo, I learned an innovative way to mark important parts of an article. Diigo would be great for the classroom because students may help one another by explaining why certain parts of a piece is important. Incorporating the suggestion of another individual’s thoughts into our work can tremendous change the results.

http://dianafajardo01.weebly.com/

Blog Post #6

In Ms. Simon’s classroom page, she introduces how her students will find the lesson plan, through her website. She introduces where her AP, dual enrollment, and theater students may find any documents that will be needed to print out. In addition, she provides her email and phone extension if any parents need to contact her.  She is a teacher at Hialeah Senior High School and teaches 9^th grade- 12^th grade.

As a teacher, I can envision myself using numerous technology to enhance my responsibilities. For instance, I would use an evaluation rubric to effectively evaluate my student’s work. Also, it would benefit my student’s as well because they will be familiar as to what they are expected of from their assignment. In addition, I would use numerous Microsoft PowerPoint as a guide while exposing my student to new material.

At the technology sandbox, I was exposed to numerous devices that I could use in the classroom setting.  One of my favorite technology SMART table. I enjoyed how the material is durable and how two students can use it simultaneously. Since it is very expensive and would most likely only have one in my classroom, I would use the device as a reward for the student of the week. It is an engaging yet fun device.

Independent Learning Project#1

Kahoot- https://play.kahoot.it/#/lobby?quizId=4ccee610-54e4-43a5-8253-7a1ca957337b

Kahoot is a website for which anyone can create a game to test one's knowledge. This is a great opportunity for teachers to engage this students using this website because students enjoy a friendly competition. Teachers could give the winner a reward, thus making other students become more familiar with the material in order to win the next game. The kahoot i made is a short game that relate to Hispanic Heritage Month.

Blog Post #5

There are numerous Web 2.0 technologies, that even though they do not meet the ELA standards, they are extremely useful in the classroom. As mentioned in the podcast, students can share information among their peers through twitter and delicious. Instead of manually texting each classmate, the student is allowed to notify them of their beneficial discoveries in a simplistic manner. Honestly, I could not find a web 2.0 tool that is useless because each tool will expose students to new materials and allows teacher to expand their professional development.

A web 2.0 tool that I would use if I was a teacher, is Wikispaces. This tool would allow me to update my students of any assignments or prospective events. In addition, wikispace is an easier method of contacting myself. A student may have a question regarding towards their assignments but are not familiarized with a quick contact method. However, being active on Wikispaces will allow me to answer any questions my students have. Click here to access Wikispace.

A technology advancement that will hold tremendous promise for education, is three- dimensional printing. 3D printing will change how teaches present certain material, since they will have a physical model to provide. This advancement is extremely beneficial to kinesthetic and visual learners, since they will be able to feel and see the material first-handed.