I just completed the WebQuest assignment and I must say I had some difficulty but I am very happy with the end result and think they can be a good resource in the classroom.
Once I got the hang of what exactly I had to do and figured out how to incorporate the lesson into the WebQuest format I had a lot of fun. I’m a very visual person so I like that you can add graphics and make the font and page different colors and really incorporate a theme into your assignment.
I know some school districts may not be able to accommodate having lessons taught in this format all of the time due to lack in computers but this can be something different to bring into the class every so often to break up the monotony of endless handouts.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
WebQuests Part II
I still definitely think WebQuests are a great addition to the classroom but right now I have hit a brick wall.
I know what I want to do, I envision it in my head but am having some problems translating it for the WebQuest.
I know it can be done and will make a fun assignment but right now feel like I'm going in circles.
Dr. Luongo thank you for extending the assignment, it is definitely needed on my end.
I know what I want to do, I envision it in my head but am having some problems translating it for the WebQuest.
I know it can be done and will make a fun assignment but right now feel like I'm going in circles.
Dr. Luongo thank you for extending the assignment, it is definitely needed on my end.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
WebQuest
I think WebQuests are so much fun!
It's a great way to get kids involved in the learning process and have hands on approach. It's not the same old handing out a piece of paper with instructions on it for a project. You get to go to a website, click around, see images and colors and really have fun with the project.
The tooth fairy WebQuests is such a cute idea for teaching kids about hygiene. That is definitely a subject that can be boring and tough to keep students attention. Having such a fun activity will help keep kids interested and really into learning about dental hygiene.
Another WebQuest I thought was great was one I found on teaching kids about different US landforms, I have posted it below for your reference:
Gingerbread Man Run
It's a great way to get kids involved in the learning process and have hands on approach. It's not the same old handing out a piece of paper with instructions on it for a project. You get to go to a website, click around, see images and colors and really have fun with the project.
The tooth fairy WebQuests is such a cute idea for teaching kids about hygiene. That is definitely a subject that can be boring and tough to keep students attention. Having such a fun activity will help keep kids interested and really into learning about dental hygiene.
Another WebQuest I thought was great was one I found on teaching kids about different US landforms, I have posted it below for your reference:
Gingerbread Man Run
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Children & Internet Safety
It is so scary that when on the Internet so many things can happen that you wouldn't even know about. Inappropriate sites can be logged onto (unless there are parental blocks which I think are necessary), chat rooms where conversations can take place between strangers and personal information taken right from you.
Growing up my parents always told me to never talk to strangers, in my world at the time it meant an actual person standing in front of you; today it's of course in person but also in cyberspace. Kids are so naive and think anyone is trying to be nice or their friend or a good listener. It's so sad that there are people out there with negative harmful intentions that make the rest of us untrustworthy to most.
It's also disturbing that when most people are on the Internet they are completely different people than in real life. I don't know if anyone has heard of 2nd life, but it is this online world where you create yourself in a computer figure form (I forget the actual term used), make friends with people and go to different online places and basically be whomever you want. We are coming into an age where yes technology is helpful for business's, teaching, learning and conducting research but it is also making people (not all) but some so introverted it's unhealthy.
What happened to the days where kids played outside with their friends and all the kids in the neighborhood ran around and played hide and seek; I guess like Jukes Article said that is the different between Native and Immigrants of technology.
Growing up my parents always told me to never talk to strangers, in my world at the time it meant an actual person standing in front of you; today it's of course in person but also in cyberspace. Kids are so naive and think anyone is trying to be nice or their friend or a good listener. It's so sad that there are people out there with negative harmful intentions that make the rest of us untrustworthy to most.
It's also disturbing that when most people are on the Internet they are completely different people than in real life. I don't know if anyone has heard of 2nd life, but it is this online world where you create yourself in a computer figure form (I forget the actual term used), make friends with people and go to different online places and basically be whomever you want. We are coming into an age where yes technology is helpful for business's, teaching, learning and conducting research but it is also making people (not all) but some so introverted it's unhealthy.
What happened to the days where kids played outside with their friends and all the kids in the neighborhood ran around and played hide and seek; I guess like Jukes Article said that is the different between Native and Immigrants of technology.
NETS & NJCCCS
I think it is fantastic that there are standards that need to be met within the classroom for educational technology. So much of our environment depends on technology that kids really need to have a firm grasp of everything that relies on it. Today most careers require knowledge of different computer systems and to be able to fix minor problems in the work place. It is definitely a challenge that I think all teaching professionals need to meet and go beyond the expectations set by NETS and NJCCCS.
My question if any working teacher in the class know, is how are these standards being implemented in the schools? There are a variety of schools out there, some of which do not have the funding to have enough computers or enough teachers who specialize in technology. Teachers coming into the work force now will have a vast knowledge of technology because that is what they have grown up with in school and personal life, what about teachers who do not have this knowledge, are all school districts taking the proper steps to meet the requirement. I know Chapter 12 of the text book stated that in-service teachers can meet their requirements by enrolling in college classes or by attending in district workshops, but is this actually happening? And are districts being followed up on to make sure each teacher has met the standard requirements?
My question if any working teacher in the class know, is how are these standards being implemented in the schools? There are a variety of schools out there, some of which do not have the funding to have enough computers or enough teachers who specialize in technology. Teachers coming into the work force now will have a vast knowledge of technology because that is what they have grown up with in school and personal life, what about teachers who do not have this knowledge, are all school districts taking the proper steps to meet the requirement. I know Chapter 12 of the text book stated that in-service teachers can meet their requirements by enrolling in college classes or by attending in district workshops, but is this actually happening? And are districts being followed up on to make sure each teacher has met the standard requirements?
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