How safe are the social networking sites for students?
Social networking sites can lead to sexual assaults, bullying, and invasion of privacy which is why it is so important that parents and teachers inform students of these dangers. When students know what is at risk they can take the precautions to avoid these things from occurring. Since they are not safe it is essential that these sites be monitored for students.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Chapter 12
What factors must teachers consider when planning data analysis activities?
There are many factors to consider when integrating data analysis into lesson plans, first you must take into consideration the grade level and ages that you are working with. You must also know their present ability when it comes to fluency in technology. It is important to make sure you know their skill level so that you can provide them with the appropriate building blocks in order for them to succeed at whatever they are attempting. You do not want students to become frustrated with technology causing them to withdraw themselves from the experience. You should make sure that the lessons you plan are enjoyable and interesting to students as well so they become more likely to want to use technology in the future.
There are many factors to consider when integrating data analysis into lesson plans, first you must take into consideration the grade level and ages that you are working with. You must also know their present ability when it comes to fluency in technology. It is important to make sure you know their skill level so that you can provide them with the appropriate building blocks in order for them to succeed at whatever they are attempting. You do not want students to become frustrated with technology causing them to withdraw themselves from the experience. You should make sure that the lessons you plan are enjoyable and interesting to students as well so they become more likely to want to use technology in the future.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Chapter 3
What are good practice manners to follow when using email?
Emails should be presented in a professional manner, they should be addressed to the sender with the appropriate title along with appropriate use of language and spelling. It is essential that emails contain information that you would be willing to have others see and do not expose any unsavory details about the sender. Emails are forever and once they are sent they can be used against their sender in a negative way if they contain inappropriate information. Therefore it is so important especially for educators to make sure what they send out is appropriate for both parents and students. Sending emails is also a big component of good communication between teachers and the parents of their students, therefore being professional and timely when emailing is of utmost importance.
Emails should be presented in a professional manner, they should be addressed to the sender with the appropriate title along with appropriate use of language and spelling. It is essential that emails contain information that you would be willing to have others see and do not expose any unsavory details about the sender. Emails are forever and once they are sent they can be used against their sender in a negative way if they contain inappropriate information. Therefore it is so important especially for educators to make sure what they send out is appropriate for both parents and students. Sending emails is also a big component of good communication between teachers and the parents of their students, therefore being professional and timely when emailing is of utmost importance.
Chapter 2
How can spreadsheets and databases be used to address different learning goals?
Spreadsheets can be used in education for presenting numerical and scientific data as well as being used for students to analyze and better understand information in social studies. Statistical information is used prominently in the form of databases so it is important to inform and educate students on not only how to read data in this form but also how to present data this way.
Spreadsheets can be used in education for presenting numerical and scientific data as well as being used for students to analyze and better understand information in social studies. Statistical information is used prominently in the form of databases so it is important to inform and educate students on not only how to read data in this form but also how to present data this way.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Getting Started With Technology
What impact has technology had on educators and education?
Technology has impacted not only the way we teach but also the classroom dynamic in a monumental way. Educators must now find ways to incorporate the developing technological advances into their lessons and their students daily lives in order to prepare them for the future. They must also use these new technologies in their classrooms by taking advantage of smartboards, computers, etc in a cohesive and comprehensive manner. Education has expanded so rapidly and continues to change and develop day to day which creates new challenges for the education world and even higher expectations.
Technology has impacted not only the way we teach but also the classroom dynamic in a monumental way. Educators must now find ways to incorporate the developing technological advances into their lessons and their students daily lives in order to prepare them for the future. They must also use these new technologies in their classrooms by taking advantage of smartboards, computers, etc in a cohesive and comprehensive manner. Education has expanded so rapidly and continues to change and develop day to day which creates new challenges for the education world and even higher expectations.
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