What: The lesson which I incorporated the technology in was India. I had the students go to websites, which I created and posted for them to view. From there they had a question sheet to answer. They visited these 4 websites to find the answers to the questions. Most of the students enjoyed getting out of the classroom but didn't so much care for the actual assignment.
So What: So this is a lesson which I would probably not use again. At least not in this format or with this particular class. However, I have been able to become more comfortable with technology especially after teaching students how to navigate the websites.
Now What: Now that I have experience in teaching a technology lesson I have realized a few things when using technology. Have a back up plan. During the lesson the internet was malfunctioning I had to be quick on my feet to find a solution to the problem. Once I figured out that it only occurred while on one of the web pages I had the students skip those questions that were found on that particular website. I will continue to use technology in my class, I will now have a back up plan as well.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
What, So what, Now what
What: This week during class I have really started to realize how much I enjoy being with these kids...for the most part. I think that our lesson this week was a little on the weak side. I realized that what we were teaching was becoming really repetitive for me. I think this is where the creative side of things comes into play. I have also started developing my own teaching style I think that it will be a good start and hopefully I will continue building upon it. I have been feeling really overwhelmed with all the assignments we have on top of observing. Is this how a teacher is really going to feel? Gosh I hope not. Other than that I feel as though this has been a bitter sweet last week. I am sad to leave the kids and really enjoyed teaching them but man am I happy to be able to leave. Some days I thought I was going to die. Our classroom was full of about 10 students that had severe behavioral problems or a physical or mental disorder. This was definitely a challenge at times.
So what:
So now after experiencing all of this I know being a teacher is for sure what I want. I also know I do not want to teacher upper grade levels. I would like to stick with k-4th. This would be ideal for me. I am also hoping that this experience will make me a better teacher in the future. I have a better sense of how to discipline the students as well as reassure them when they are doing the right thing and getting the answers correct. Oh yes and another thing I think that will help me is the communication factor. I was able to communicate a lot better this go around during the week. Not only with my students but with my partner as well. Which is great!
Now what:
Now I get to go back to being a student. Yuck, but I am taking this experience with me and am going to be able to analyze situations better now. Also I am going to be a better teacher through the faculty members teaching me as well as other students and someday my future class. To me this experience has been wonderful. I have laughed, cried been freaking frustrated but overall gained a kind of confidence and professionalism when necessary. I am going to love being a teacher.
So what:
So now after experiencing all of this I know being a teacher is for sure what I want. I also know I do not want to teacher upper grade levels. I would like to stick with k-4th. This would be ideal for me. I am also hoping that this experience will make me a better teacher in the future. I have a better sense of how to discipline the students as well as reassure them when they are doing the right thing and getting the answers correct. Oh yes and another thing I think that will help me is the communication factor. I was able to communicate a lot better this go around during the week. Not only with my students but with my partner as well. Which is great!
Now what:
Now I get to go back to being a student. Yuck, but I am taking this experience with me and am going to be able to analyze situations better now. Also I am going to be a better teacher through the faculty members teaching me as well as other students and someday my future class. To me this experience has been wonderful. I have laughed, cried been freaking frustrated but overall gained a kind of confidence and professionalism when necessary. I am going to love being a teacher.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
What, SO what, NOw what
What:
So this week has been super challenging for me! I feel like I am going to pass out from exhaustion. It just really overwhelming with all the assignments we have to do for school and for student teaching and regularly life things. Well now that I have that off my chest this week has been hectic. At times fun, and other times stressful. I taught five lessons this week. All of them went well. It was interesting we did our integrated technology lesson on Monday. We did a web quest and most of it seemed to go well. The next day I asked my class if they liked it, what they liked etc. I was shocked to hear that most students did not like it. My partner also taught this to another class and most of them said that it was kinda fun activity:). Most said they just liked they went to another classroom but that it was stupid to find answers off of a website. Another lesson I taught that I thought went really well and the students feed back was great was about hinduism. The students created masks, and their own "castes". They said it was fun and it seemed as thought they retained the information.
So What:
So now that this week has passed I have learned a lot about the operation of a school. I have learned that even though one lesson went well with one class it might not with another class. So now I have learned how to alter lessons a little bit better, and I can also think about 2 steps ahead. I also have learned that communication between other teachers is key! In order for our lesson to run smoothly we had to ok it with Mr. Kelly as well as partners. Also I learned that many teachers handle bad behavior situations differently. Seeing different teaching styles has helped me to start to create my own in a sense. I have realized that teaching isn't necessarily black and white. For me at least; for example. I had a student a complete a test and then as a class we did a make up test day where you could make up some of the points you missed. This particular girl did not turn anything in. The next day I asked her and she said oh I didn't think I needed to do it. I again gave her the opportunity to take it home and complete it so she could have a better grade on the test. I told her it was due the next day and if it was me I would do it. The next day she said oh I forgot to my partner. SO my partner told her bring it Monday. I had to go back and tell the girl I'm sorry you didn't turn it in today you can't have credit. I now know how communication, discipline and sometimes giving a student should work.
Now What:
So now that I have all this information does it go on the back burner. Well I hope not but with everything we have it is hard to remember every situation. However I'm recording everything we have done on my time line...it is getting quite large now. I plan on attending more board meetings especially in the Wasatch District. I also plan on having these experiences make me be a better teacher and colleague.
So this week has been super challenging for me! I feel like I am going to pass out from exhaustion. It just really overwhelming with all the assignments we have to do for school and for student teaching and regularly life things. Well now that I have that off my chest this week has been hectic. At times fun, and other times stressful. I taught five lessons this week. All of them went well. It was interesting we did our integrated technology lesson on Monday. We did a web quest and most of it seemed to go well. The next day I asked my class if they liked it, what they liked etc. I was shocked to hear that most students did not like it. My partner also taught this to another class and most of them said that it was kinda fun activity:). Most said they just liked they went to another classroom but that it was stupid to find answers off of a website. Another lesson I taught that I thought went really well and the students feed back was great was about hinduism. The students created masks, and their own "castes". They said it was fun and it seemed as thought they retained the information.
So What:
So now that this week has passed I have learned a lot about the operation of a school. I have learned that even though one lesson went well with one class it might not with another class. So now I have learned how to alter lessons a little bit better, and I can also think about 2 steps ahead. I also have learned that communication between other teachers is key! In order for our lesson to run smoothly we had to ok it with Mr. Kelly as well as partners. Also I learned that many teachers handle bad behavior situations differently. Seeing different teaching styles has helped me to start to create my own in a sense. I have realized that teaching isn't necessarily black and white. For me at least; for example. I had a student a complete a test and then as a class we did a make up test day where you could make up some of the points you missed. This particular girl did not turn anything in. The next day I asked her and she said oh I didn't think I needed to do it. I again gave her the opportunity to take it home and complete it so she could have a better grade on the test. I told her it was due the next day and if it was me I would do it. The next day she said oh I forgot to my partner. SO my partner told her bring it Monday. I had to go back and tell the girl I'm sorry you didn't turn it in today you can't have credit. I now know how communication, discipline and sometimes giving a student should work.
Now What:
So now that I have all this information does it go on the back burner. Well I hope not but with everything we have it is hard to remember every situation. However I'm recording everything we have done on my time line...it is getting quite large now. I plan on attending more board meetings especially in the Wasatch District. I also plan on having these experiences make me be a better teacher and colleague.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
What, So What, Now What
What: This week Larry came and observed me in the classroom! Man was it awful. My class has a lot of behavior problems but after all which teenager likes to listen right? Well the lesson was a review lesson and it just seemed that I had a hard time keeping or getting the students attention. The funny thing is the day before I taught this exact same class and they did great! It was a lot better the first time instead of the second. I have learned a lot this week while observing my teacher. #1 i do not want to teacher upper grades #2 I need to make my "rules/instructions" bullet proof and #3 to have fun. There is also a number of students in this particular classroom with IEP's this has proven to be difficult at times. Randomly one little boy will shout out you need to die! I have learned that in this situation positive reinforcement is good to use.
SO what:
SO after this week I have learned a few things or ways to hopefully make this week a more enjoyable one. First of all I need to have my lessons planned out in more detail and also make sure that I follow through with all the rules which I say. I also feel as though by having this bad experience I will be a better teacher now. I have come up with a few ways to gain back the classes attention. One thing actually that I noticed has worked so far...yes it's corny but hey it works. I say ice cream and they all turn and look at me. I gain there attention back and can continue with the lesson. I explain to them that whenever I say this they are to be quite and look at me. Also I think that having my partner there has helped out quite a bit. I don't feel overwhelmed as much and I assume this is how it will be when I teach with a team.
Now What:
Now I am going to be more confident this week, I'm also going to be more prepared in my lesson planning. I have also gained something and I feel as though this can only help me in my teaching career. I have gained experience and knowledge. I know that I can teach however I also know what grade levels I enjoy the best and which I feel I would gain the most and the students would gain the most out of.
SO what:
SO after this week I have learned a few things or ways to hopefully make this week a more enjoyable one. First of all I need to have my lessons planned out in more detail and also make sure that I follow through with all the rules which I say. I also feel as though by having this bad experience I will be a better teacher now. I have come up with a few ways to gain back the classes attention. One thing actually that I noticed has worked so far...yes it's corny but hey it works. I say ice cream and they all turn and look at me. I gain there attention back and can continue with the lesson. I explain to them that whenever I say this they are to be quite and look at me. Also I think that having my partner there has helped out quite a bit. I don't feel overwhelmed as much and I assume this is how it will be when I teach with a team.
Now What:
Now I am going to be more confident this week, I'm also going to be more prepared in my lesson planning. I have also gained something and I feel as though this can only help me in my teaching career. I have gained experience and knowledge. I know that I can teach however I also know what grade levels I enjoy the best and which I feel I would gain the most and the students would gain the most out of.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Refelction on Field #1
What:
Wow this week has been crazy, hectic and lots of fun. First of all I went through this week thinking crap how am I going to do this and at the same time thinking wow this is going to be so much fun! I went into field with my partner having all of this knowledge I'd learned in class! I expected I would know how to handle most situations and that the activities that I had come up with were extremely fun! Hahaha was I wrong. As soon as I walked into Mr. Kelly's class I froze, forgot what I was to say and do. However the next day it all came natural and I absolutely love it! I cannot wait to be a teacher. I had an opportunity to already teach a lesson this week and it was fun. It was an art project with leaves and making animals. I thought that the kids had fun and I realized what my future classroom would be like. Easy going, fun and structured. It defiantly helped with my confidence when the teacher complimented my classroom management skills.
SO what:
So now that I now what a "true" classroom is like I feel a lot more prepared for my own. I think that by me being able to watch another teacher use techniques and examples I can learn better. It seems as though there are many obstacles which I haven't thought about such as my team members other teachers and janitorial services. By doing my student teaching I hope that I can gain a better sense of communication. It is hard being with a partner in field because you both have great ideas that you want to try out, but you can only do one. You have to plan times to get together outside of class and other life schedules. For me this has shown to be a struggle. I enjoy my partner as a person but I know it would be hard as teachers.:) I'm hoping to gain a sense of "team work" which seems what some of the faculty in this school are lacking.
Now What:
I plan to go back this week and teacher 3 lessons by myself, math, social studies and a review for a test. I'm nervous but I definitely feel as though this will be a good oportunity for me to "shine". Also I'm trying to figure out how to use technology when it seems there aren't really reliable computers in this particular school. I'm hoping that also I can be a better teacher by being thrown into these situations where I'm required to think on my feet! It will be great!
Wow this week has been crazy, hectic and lots of fun. First of all I went through this week thinking crap how am I going to do this and at the same time thinking wow this is going to be so much fun! I went into field with my partner having all of this knowledge I'd learned in class! I expected I would know how to handle most situations and that the activities that I had come up with were extremely fun! Hahaha was I wrong. As soon as I walked into Mr. Kelly's class I froze, forgot what I was to say and do. However the next day it all came natural and I absolutely love it! I cannot wait to be a teacher. I had an opportunity to already teach a lesson this week and it was fun. It was an art project with leaves and making animals. I thought that the kids had fun and I realized what my future classroom would be like. Easy going, fun and structured. It defiantly helped with my confidence when the teacher complimented my classroom management skills.
SO what:
So now that I now what a "true" classroom is like I feel a lot more prepared for my own. I think that by me being able to watch another teacher use techniques and examples I can learn better. It seems as though there are many obstacles which I haven't thought about such as my team members other teachers and janitorial services. By doing my student teaching I hope that I can gain a better sense of communication. It is hard being with a partner in field because you both have great ideas that you want to try out, but you can only do one. You have to plan times to get together outside of class and other life schedules. For me this has shown to be a struggle. I enjoy my partner as a person but I know it would be hard as teachers.:) I'm hoping to gain a sense of "team work" which seems what some of the faculty in this school are lacking.
Now What:
I plan to go back this week and teacher 3 lessons by myself, math, social studies and a review for a test. I'm nervous but I definitely feel as though this will be a good oportunity for me to "shine". Also I'm trying to figure out how to use technology when it seems there aren't really reliable computers in this particular school. I'm hoping that also I can be a better teacher by being thrown into these situations where I'm required to think on my feet! It will be great!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Video Blog Did you Know
Did you know?
Wow what a cool video, I do feel rather stupid though. I never would have guessed the the U.S. had the lowest number of college graduates. I wouldn't have thought a lot of things on there. One fact that particularly stood out to me was the 70% of 4 year olds have used a computer! CRAZY!!! It just goes to show you that technology is such a big part in learning today. However, also it can possibly be the destruction as well. How sad that could be. I feel that as long as teachers, parents and students are using the internet and computers for good that this world will consistently be growing. As the U.S. we need to step up the standards a bit though, help our world to become even better! I will definitely be showing this to my students and having them do an after right on there thoughts and what they feel the future holds.
Wow what a cool video, I do feel rather stupid though. I never would have guessed the the U.S. had the lowest number of college graduates. I wouldn't have thought a lot of things on there. One fact that particularly stood out to me was the 70% of 4 year olds have used a computer! CRAZY!!! It just goes to show you that technology is such a big part in learning today. However, also it can possibly be the destruction as well. How sad that could be. I feel that as long as teachers, parents and students are using the internet and computers for good that this world will consistently be growing. As the U.S. we need to step up the standards a bit though, help our world to become even better! I will definitely be showing this to my students and having them do an after right on there thoughts and what they feel the future holds.
What, So what, Now what
What:
This past weeks in class have been extreemely stressful, how will I ever be a teacher a good teacher if I'm already stressed. Somehow I find this new assignment (digital story) very exciting! I'm learning that if I as a teacher can have fun with the assignment most likely my students will as well. While with the digital story your not there you get this sense of being in the story, you are experiencing exactly what is going on. While we watched the digital story it was very touching and emotional to see what some people have gone through in past generations. I think it is important that students can understand this as well. In our other classes this week we have been focusing a lot on field assignments and key things to do. I'm very nervous but I'm excited!!! Blah, we also did a Psychology Exam, wow that was amazing!!! I uh am glad I did well on the other exams.
So What:
I'm learning how to develop a digital sotry so I can basically keep up with my students. The only way to have studnets learn it seems is through technology. I find that if it's anythign to do with the computer it will excite them. I feel like this digital story can be a great way to share history lessons as well as many others. This techonology class is not only helping with my other courses right now but actually in my day to day life. I have recently been playing around with many websites and finding some cool ways to decorate, teach and learn. Basically I love technology!
Now what:
For my future studnets techonolgy I figure will be their life in a sense, I imagine a lot of future assignments will revolve around that as well as other aspects in life such as driving, cooking, job employment etc. I feel as though I am going to be a great teacher...as long as I don't get to over whelmed ha ha. By taking this media course it truly has opened up my eyes to technology and has helped me be computer literate, internet literate and hopefully teacher literate. I will have my future students hopefully create there own digital story with a twist...they will be the characters they will make up the story. We can take pictures in class and they in turn will in a sense teach me about a topic say how a tornado comes about. I think by using multiple methods of teaching it will help students to stay engaged.
This past weeks in class have been extreemely stressful, how will I ever be a teacher a good teacher if I'm already stressed. Somehow I find this new assignment (digital story) very exciting! I'm learning that if I as a teacher can have fun with the assignment most likely my students will as well. While with the digital story your not there you get this sense of being in the story, you are experiencing exactly what is going on. While we watched the digital story it was very touching and emotional to see what some people have gone through in past generations. I think it is important that students can understand this as well. In our other classes this week we have been focusing a lot on field assignments and key things to do. I'm very nervous but I'm excited!!! Blah, we also did a Psychology Exam, wow that was amazing!!! I uh am glad I did well on the other exams.
So What:
I'm learning how to develop a digital sotry so I can basically keep up with my students. The only way to have studnets learn it seems is through technology. I find that if it's anythign to do with the computer it will excite them. I feel like this digital story can be a great way to share history lessons as well as many others. This techonology class is not only helping with my other courses right now but actually in my day to day life. I have recently been playing around with many websites and finding some cool ways to decorate, teach and learn. Basically I love technology!
Now what:
For my future studnets techonolgy I figure will be their life in a sense, I imagine a lot of future assignments will revolve around that as well as other aspects in life such as driving, cooking, job employment etc. I feel as though I am going to be a great teacher...as long as I don't get to over whelmed ha ha. By taking this media course it truly has opened up my eyes to technology and has helped me be computer literate, internet literate and hopefully teacher literate. I will have my future students hopefully create there own digital story with a twist...they will be the characters they will make up the story. We can take pictures in class and they in turn will in a sense teach me about a topic say how a tornado comes about. I think by using multiple methods of teaching it will help students to stay engaged.
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