GOOGLE SURVEY

I loved using the survey on Google doc. I can see myself taking advantage of it. I am always interested in finding useful ways to engage the parents of my students. It would be a great way to get to know my students. It would also be helpful in evaluating what the students enjoy about the curriculum. It is really helpful that the survey results are then posted in a spread sheet. There are so many technical things available to help teachers, we are lucky.

If you are interested in my survey here is the link. http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p5z5OIso6yQ1bGtSsUxL-eg.
It is just for fun but, really easy to use. The students could even make their own survey.

YETC

I am so thrilled that we can use the YETC. There are so many useful things that us as teachers could really use. I love the checkout system and how easy it is to use materials. There are so many useful things that we get to use. Most people don't realize how much this university has to offer us as teachers.

As Nathan showed, the Internet has so many useful applications. From Google Earth to PHUN!! Also I am really excited about Celestia . My nephew LOVES the solar system and what a good thing for him to do on the Internet. I worry about children on the Internet, it makes me think of the Internet as a negative thing. I need to look at the positive things on the Internet.

Lesson Plan Ideas

Title: Personal strengths and Talents
Fourth Grade Health Lesson
By using powerpoint the students create a slideshow that shows about their talents, strengths, and interests. Using photos, clip art and text. Then present to the whole class.
Lesson plan Idea: UEN Lesson plans-Fourth Grade-Library Media

My UEN and Class Reflection 9/15

Here is access to my public UEN web page: http://my.uen.org/212804. I can see that UEN is a great resource and I like the idea that parents can have access to a web page that is affiliated with Utah School Districts. I hope that the parents of my students would like my blog, but in case they aren't too keen on the idea they could see and use the UEN web page.

In the group presentations today, I really liked how it was demonstrated that there is so much information available on the internet. Some is useful and helpful, and other information is nonsense!! I think we all need a reminder that all info out there isn't exactly 100% correct.

I am exhausted:)

What a WEEK this has been. I am very tired as I have spent the
last week teaching in a second grade classroom. The students
are great little dears but I am BEAT!!!! I have a feeling that
all of you level 2 students feel the same way I do!!

Class Reflection 9/8/08

Technology is crazy. I still picture myself as a teacher using a chalk board and overhead projector. Those days seem to be leaving quite quickly. If I don't embrace technology in my classroom I am sure to be left behind. I do want what is best for my students. I hope that I can learn to like technology and share that with my students.

I really enjoyed all the presentations. Very creative:) and Interesting. Another reminder that chalk boards are a thing of the past. I am not even that old!!!

I can see that my students families will have blogs and that is a great way for me to get to know my student. I think that can be one more way for me to get connected with each of my students and their parents. Which is vital.

This is Just for School

I only have this blog because it is an assignment for my Educational Technology Class.