Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Module 2 Reflection

In this module we learned about the different types of hypermedia products. We also read about the four types of multimedia authoring tools. I have chosen one type of each of these to discuss and to incorporate into my classroom. Reference Materials http://www.nytimes.com The type of hypermedia software that I researched about was a Reference material website. I think this would be a great asset to use for my classroom just because we are required to incorporate certain reading skills into science classes. So I plan to use this website to find news articles about science that are relevant to my classroom. These are references that can be used for little to no cost (Roblyer, 2013, p. 175). Another cool thing the book talks about is that most of these internet sights have search engines that make it very easy to locate information that pertains to the topic in your classrooms (Roblyer, 2013, p. 176). This will be a valuable tool for my classroom, because it will keep the kids interested in the news and also help them apply the articles to what we are learning about in the class at that time. Audio and Video Production and Editing Systems http://www.apple.com (iMovie) For my multimedia authoring tool I choice the second type, which is audio and video production and editing systems. I chose iMovie for my production and editing system. I recently went to a professional development conference, and one of the sessions was completely on iMovie. This is a valuable tool that apple uses that will allow my to produce and edit videos for my classroom. I think it is obvious that we are seeing an increase in technology in our schools. Our book even points to the fact that some schools are using these video programs for school news, as well as in the classroom (Roblyer, 2013, p. 188). Young people were the first to make audio and video sharing popular, and that is why most teachers are incorporating these programs and videos into their classroom (Roblyer, 2013, p. 189). Our book also points out that these programs can be used to film lectures, make notecards, and study guides (Roblyer, 2013, p. 189). I think this class is showing us more and more how important technology is in our classrooms. I plan to use both of these systems in my classroom.
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Blog Prompt One

Blog Prompt One For my first blog post we will be covering instructional software and software support tools. The first example I researched for instructional software was Chemistry Formulas by Chemistry Drills – http://www.chemistry-drills.com , which utilizes the drill and practice function. I am a science teacher, so this website will be a great asset for my classroom by allowing the students to practice chemical formulas. According to the text, the drill and practice function will motivate them and also provide them with immediate feedback (Roblyer, 2013, p. 84). Another computer based instructional software that I would like to utilize is the Laws of Motion by Physics Classroom – http://physicsclassroom.com/class/newtlaws . This uses the Tutorial teaching function, which is used to provide students with alternative learning strategies and instruction when teachers are not available (Roblyer, 2013, p. 88). In 8th grade my students are being taught about the basics of Physics, and visuals are always a huge help for them. So the use of this tutorial option will help them inside and outside of the class. Simulation would also be a function of instructional software that I would like to take advantage of in my classroom. In 7th grade science I teach basic anatomy and we usually use the dissection of certain animals to help teach these topics. One website I found is called Digital Frog by Digital Frog International – http://www.digitalfrog.com , and it deals with the simulated dissection of frogs. Scientists in the text actually found that the simulation of a dissection is a viable alternative to an actual dissection (Roblyer, 2013, p. 91). Websites like this one are a huge advantage for students that might need to see things more than once for them to learn them. Technology and these websites are something we need to take advantage of. I tweeted about the following article and how technology is meant to help teachers not take the place of them http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/next-generation-educational-software-why-we-need-it-and-research-agenda-getting-it . I want to take advantage of these resources in my classroom, not be afraid of them. I also need to take advantage of software support tools. Using an Easy Schedule Maker -- http://www.patreno.com , is a planning to help me organize my calendar and my schedule. I also plan to use My Lesson Planner – www.mylessonplanner.com to help break down and organize lesson plans. Lesson planning software can provide you with prompts for specific lessons and can also just help you with keeping forms of documentation ( Roblyer, 2013, p. 161). I will also use Microsoft Excel for planning and organizing, because like it refers to in the text I can use it to help me with projecting grades ( Roblyer, 2013, p. 122). All of these Instructional tools can be a huge benefit to my students and also my classroom. As much as Technology continues to improve I want to take full advantage of it for myself and my students.
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