week 4 blog: classroom web sites

The second web site I reviewed was a third grade classroom in Corona, California. The teacher of this site did a great job of giving plenty of information to parents and students. This site, unlike the other site, has a lot of information about the teacher and her personal information from as far back as her birth. The teacher also has homework assignments posted as well as weekly and monthly goals and objectives. She has each subject sectioned with details for each activity including web site links. She also has great information for parents about their role in homework and in their third graders life in general. This site is excellent!

week 4 blog: classroom web sites

The first web site I reviewed was created by 2 kindergarten teachers on one combined site. These teachers used their site to show pictures and information about each event that the students are able to participate in. Also, the teachers included their weekly schedules and what would be happening in the classroom in the a.m. and p.m. The teachers even added the names of visitors that were to come into the classroom. The site also gives a monthly view of what concepts will be covered for the entire school year. The site was very kid and family friendly.

week 3 blog: ACCESS

ACCESS is a state owned program to further students knowledge and abilities. The program helps students to take additional courses as well as online advanced courses. The courses allow for many practice tools for students to do remediation in any subject or content area that they need extra help in. The program is designed to help students get the knowledge and skills they need to be prepared for the workforce and/or college.

The program furthers learning by using web based instructional tools for students to learn from. Also, the program uses videoconferencing, which is two way audio/video between two sites, for students to become more prepared with using computer skills. Another great tool used in this program is the online face-to-face sessions with additional virtual field trips to enhance learning.

a picture for you!

This is a great hand painting!! Bet you didn't even know it was a hand!!

Week 2: blog # 2

As I begin to teach in the future, I will be able to use the Alex website in several ways. I will use the site to advance my knowledge and gain ideas for my daily teaching plans. The lesson plan tab on the website allows you to view all grade levels as well as all subjects. The site will allow me to find specific lesson plan ideas that I can either use or I will be able to incorporate the ideas into a lesson plan that I have already created.

The website will also be a great tool for me as I begin to teach because it will allow me to go beyond the knowledge I am learning in school. The ALEX site will enable me to have fresh, new ideas for my classroom. Also, the site gives great details for things to do outside of the classroom in the library or media center. I feel that I will be able to use this site to find many ideas and instructions as I begin to teach.

blog: week 2

On the website, ALEX, I noticed a lot of good resources for upcoming and returning teachers. A big resource is the course of study which will allow you to view the guidelines in which you should base each school day on. Also, the lesson plan tab is a great resource for teachers to use as they gather new ideas as well as make their own adjustments to previous lesson plans.

The website is a great resource especially since it has a lot of information in one single site. The site allows teachers to brainstorm and use the information to better their teaching style. Another huge part of the ALEX site is the tab that offers web links. The tab will allow you to further your research using other site ideas.

movie blog

This movie reminded me that there have been many positive changes in the world as the years have passed. On top of higher education being presented to students, technology has enhanced the minds of everyone. As new technology is becoming easier and easier to get involved with, many people around the world are purchasing these technology enhanced machines. The movie expressed that many new babies are born each day and an idea that was brought up was about how the world is like for newborns. In my opinion, it is probably a scary place for them. Also, the use of cell phones was astonishing as the facts of how many minutes and connections between persons is through the roof. The data is said to grow to new heights every six months. Also, the video expressed that most 21 year olds have had plenty of access to technology. The movie states that 21 year olds have had around 10,000 hours of each phone use, playing video games, and watching t.v. Although this numbers seems to be extremely high, I feel sure that I fall under these same categories.

blog #2

just making sure that my blog is working properly!!!

my first post!

This is just a test!