How can teachers use social networking in the classroom?
Teachers can use social networking much the way it is used in our Computers in Education class. Blogs can be used to increase and improve communication among students, parents, and teachers. Wikis are also helpful for promoting communication, as well as posting assignments and links to websites. However, sites such as these - as well as facebook and myspace - should be used safely. Students and teachers should keep their pages private or protected, so as to protect personal and contact information from unruly people.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Simulations and Data Analysis
What are the benefits of using computer simulations?
Computer simulations can be used to imitate real-life situations for students. The text lists examples such as weather conditions, chemical reactions, biological processes, and product safety testing. These simulations provide experiences for students to observe without perhaps the hazards that come with the situations mentioned above.
Computer simulations can be used to imitate real-life situations for students. The text lists examples such as weather conditions, chemical reactions, biological processes, and product safety testing. These simulations provide experiences for students to observe without perhaps the hazards that come with the situations mentioned above.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Getting to Know the World Wide Web
What are good practice manners to follow when using email?
The text lists several guidelines to follow in regards to email use. Here are just a few: Use all capital letters sparingly, so as to not seem as if you are shouting; Read your messages carefully before you send them, to avoid spelling and grammatical errors, which the text states "can reflect on your intelligence"; Avoid sending messages that say to send them to as many people as possible, or you will die (I added the last part, hahaha); Lastly, be careful with sarcasm, as people are not able to pick up on sarcasm through text. Many of the suggestions seem like common sense, but they are violated all the time. I think the key is, especially if communicating with someone professionally, make sure you follow good etiquette when typing your e-mails, and watch out for errors.
The text lists several guidelines to follow in regards to email use. Here are just a few: Use all capital letters sparingly, so as to not seem as if you are shouting; Read your messages carefully before you send them, to avoid spelling and grammatical errors, which the text states "can reflect on your intelligence"; Avoid sending messages that say to send them to as many people as possible, or you will die (I added the last part, hahaha); Lastly, be careful with sarcasm, as people are not able to pick up on sarcasm through text. Many of the suggestions seem like common sense, but they are violated all the time. I think the key is, especially if communicating with someone professionally, make sure you follow good etiquette when typing your e-mails, and watch out for errors.
Productivity Tools and Application Software
How can productivity software be used for teaching and learning?
Productivity software, such as word processing, is a very beneficial tool in the classroom. Students need to learn how to use this type of software, as they will be required to utilize it for assignments at some point in their education. When I was in school, I didn't spend a whole lot of time on the computer. But now that I am in college, most of my work is done via word processing software, specifically Microsoft Word. When I write papers and complete assignments, I usually start out on the computer without even working on a paper draft. That depends, however, on people's various preferences for writing. The point is that students are eventually required to understand how to use productivity software, so it is helpful if they can become familiar with it at a young age.
Productivity software, such as word processing, is a very beneficial tool in the classroom. Students need to learn how to use this type of software, as they will be required to utilize it for assignments at some point in their education. When I was in school, I didn't spend a whole lot of time on the computer. But now that I am in college, most of my work is done via word processing software, specifically Microsoft Word. When I write papers and complete assignments, I usually start out on the computer without even working on a paper draft. That depends, however, on people's various preferences for writing. The point is that students are eventually required to understand how to use productivity software, so it is helpful if they can become familiar with it at a young age.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Getting Started with Technology
What impact has technology had on educators and education?
Technology is having an ever-increasing impact on education. Teachers are required to learn more about different technologies to meet the demands of a technology-based world. It is important that teachers know about technology as their students will be required to be fluent in technology for many of today's and tomorrow's jobs. This has significantly changed the landscape of education over the past several years.
Technology is having an ever-increasing impact on education. Teachers are required to learn more about different technologies to meet the demands of a technology-based world. It is important that teachers know about technology as their students will be required to be fluent in technology for many of today's and tomorrow's jobs. This has significantly changed the landscape of education over the past several years.
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