In chapter 1, we were introduced to the idea of using technology in the classroom. We learned the different ways that students can learn and how we can use the knowledge of these different learning techniques to administer a better education. In chapter 1 we also introduced ourselves in a variety of ways through an " All About Me" PowerPoint, which utilized both communication and technological skills. We were also introduced to an unfamiliar operating system of our choice to better familiarize ourselves with it because both Microsoft and Macintosh are used in classrooms today.
It was quite easy relating to the material in chapter 1. I just took Educational Psychology in the first summer session so the different learning perspectives were fresh in my mind and came back to me right away. The " All About Me" project at first seemed to be very time consuming and not geared toward an important goal, but then I realized that I did need a refresher course in PowerPoint and it was quite interesting learning about my fellow online classmates. Looking at the syllabus, I didn't realize until today ( Sunday 7/5) that the discussion posting were due earlier in the week! Oops, I just assumed we had all week to do them considering they were at the bottom of the list and the syllabus said all week 1 assignments were due by Sunday night.
One part of the chapter 1 activities was to assess how we would use $2,000 in our classroom. I chose to get a portable SMART board for my classroom. Before that assignment I didn't even know that SMART boards were portable. I thought they were only made to be permanently attached to the wall. I would definitely use that knowledge of portable SMART boards that I gained through this assignment in my future classroom if I ever get the opportunity to purchase one. Not only are they efficient, effective and clean, but you can move them around with ease and make learning for a disabled child less stressful by having the lesson come to them.
It was quite easy relating to the material in chapter 1. I just took Educational Psychology in the first summer session so the different learning perspectives were fresh in my mind and came back to me right away. The " All About Me" project at first seemed to be very time consuming and not geared toward an important goal, but then I realized that I did need a refresher course in PowerPoint and it was quite interesting learning about my fellow online classmates. Looking at the syllabus, I didn't realize until today ( Sunday 7/5) that the discussion posting were due earlier in the week! Oops, I just assumed we had all week to do them considering they were at the bottom of the list and the syllabus said all week 1 assignments were due by Sunday night.
One part of the chapter 1 activities was to assess how we would use $2,000 in our classroom. I chose to get a portable SMART board for my classroom. Before that assignment I didn't even know that SMART boards were portable. I thought they were only made to be permanently attached to the wall. I would definitely use that knowledge of portable SMART boards that I gained through this assignment in my future classroom if I ever get the opportunity to purchase one. Not only are they efficient, effective and clean, but you can move them around with ease and make learning for a disabled child less stressful by having the lesson come to them.
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