WebQuest

I had heard about WebQuests, but had know idea what was involved with them. I like the idea I found of connecting music with the Outsiders. I really think the students will connect with the music aspect of the assignment. The music is relatively old to them, and I think it will be good to expose them to something a little different than what they are used to. It seems like WebQuests wwill take a long time to put together, so I don't know how many a teacher would be able to prepare. However, I think it's worthwhile to pursue because of the amount of critical thinking it makes students do, and the draw it will have on students. It is something different and interesting to present information through.

Class 3

Today we talked about Internet use, and student policies and such. I feel like I have a much better grasp on what it means to use the internet for educational purposes.

Blogs!

Ok, so I have done blogs a couple times for classes as mandatory type things, but I am just now discovering the wonder! I just made one for me and my fiance so we can keep up with family and friends that are out of town! It's so great! I think I finally found something to take some time away from facebook! haha! I like playing around with this!

Class #2

Today's class was all about PowerPoint! I love working with powerpoint, and like someone said-- I could spend hours on one presentation.

I like the idea I came up with and cant wait to polish it up.


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So I'm adding to this that I really like my power point now and hope to actually use it! I did it to the novel I have to read in Methods class so I can incorporate it into the Unit Plan I will have to write for that class. I love technology!!

First Technology Class of Spring 2008

I'm glad this class sounds helpful! I was afraid that I would already know everything, and that I would be bored! Although some of the stuff is repetitive, I am looking forward to learning about the Webquest, and the film clip projects. Also, repetition is always helpful! It is good to solidify these thoughts in my mind so that I can and will implement them easier in the classroom.

I'm not sure which book I'm going to pick yet, but I know that I will want to do too many! It will be very helpful that first year teaching to have projects like this! If I'm lucky, I'll be able to teach the books I do all these projects on!