Publisher

- How did you feel about creating a brochure this week?
I liked the brochure idea. I think that this is something I might really do in my classroom when I start teaching.
- Is there any muddy point that you need to review?
Not really I felt like it was pretty self explanatory.
- How do you feel about Desktop Publishing?
I like it. I think it is really easy to use and allows you to be creative.
We have created a brochure and a resume. What else do you think we can do with Desktop Publishing?
Flyers. I have used it twice to make flyers this week alone.
If you have to create one thing for your classroom, what would you create by using Publishing and why?
The brochure telling about myself or handouts regarding casswork and the kids. I think this is a really good way to communicate with parents.

PPT

The project is going ok. Monnie and I have worked on it both together and on our own. We are doing the role of technology in the classroom. Monnie is great help and a really good partner. I have a really good partner, but I will always be an independent worker first. I just would rather do it alone.

Technology in Education

How far should educators go in matching the technology used in instruction and classroom activities to the technology their students use?
I think going completely technology driven in the classroom would be a bad idea, because it causes the students to lose contact with people and social skills may suffer.

Are online chats and instant messaging of value in the classroom? Do they add to student learning, or do they distract from “real” instruction?
I think they can be helpful, but they can also cause harm to certain types of students.

Are there benefits to asynchronous, text-based communication over synchronous, face-to-face communication? In what situations?
Yes, in situations where a student may be shy or timid this could be very helpful.

Does using podcasts with students really enhance learning, or is it simply a newer version of passively delivering information?
Both. Using podcasts may really be helpful to some, but for most students i feel like it is same old same old.

Does videogame help develop your studying? Why or why not? Explain. What skills can you gain from it? Do you agree with the article? If you have children, would you let them play videogame every day? Why/why not?
Yes it can. You work on hand eye cordination etc. I agree with the article, playing games some is helpful inmany ways. Yes, buut not all day. I feel liek it is good stimulation for the mind.

Del.icio.us

I feel like this website is a complete bust. I personally do not feel like it is of any help to me; if I want to bookmark a site I can do so without the use of this site. This website is providing a service that is readily available to most users already. I just do not feel as though this site is very useful and I do not plan to use it in the future for personal use or classroom use.