When your presented a website that makes learning easier for children, why not use it? I recently discovered a Educational Tool called Studyladder. As I browsed the website I came across all topics taught in elementary schools worldwide. For example, they have mathematics, literacy, science, art, music, etc. When you choose the subject you want to work with it sends you to a list of different concepts within the subject of your choice. One pro of this tool is that it provides you with lesson plan ideas for the provided topics. Studyladder motives and enthuses students to learn. It's very simple. All the students have to do is enter their username and password and they can view all learning materials the teacher wants them to work with. A con of this tool is that you have to pay money per month to get more in-depth lessons, where you could probably find a similar program that has the same ideas with no cost to it.
I believe I could use this tool to mix up my teaching style. Instead of lecturing the whole class, I could briefly discuss the topics and then have them log onto the site to learn more information. This would be a plus for the students who are an interactive learner. Another strategy I could use for my classroom is to have the students choose the quizzing activities and answers the questions. I can view all the students results in one place and record them in the grade book very easily. Last, I can show use the program as an interactive activity during class time and have them raise their hands to pick the answer.
Overall, this website would be an alternitive way to present information to children without it get boring or old. Each lesson uses different concepts making the students excited to learn.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
How Are You Smart?
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This video lists 8 different ways humans learn. The opportunity to learn by using a child's strengths is brilliant. I liked how the different groups around the classroom makes it easier to learn in the way that's easiest for the child. Changes in Education happen daily. Certain changes start small and then work their way to being recognized. The "Smartville" classroom was a smart and fun way for students to enjoy attending school while learning future responsibilities.
I strongly believe, if the test scores are higher than most schools, then why not "install" the same idea into other classrooms. I could see myself in the future adopting a similar idea in my classroom. We, as educators, are not in this profession to punish students. I feel if these changes were to take place, students would be more motivated to go to school.
What do you think? Could you see yourself putting your children in a school that has this program?
This video lists 8 different ways humans learn. The opportunity to learn by using a child's strengths is brilliant. I liked how the different groups around the classroom makes it easier to learn in the way that's easiest for the child. Changes in Education happen daily. Certain changes start small and then work their way to being recognized. The "Smartville" classroom was a smart and fun way for students to enjoy attending school while learning future responsibilities.
I strongly believe, if the test scores are higher than most schools, then why not "install" the same idea into other classrooms. I could see myself in the future adopting a similar idea in my classroom. We, as educators, are not in this profession to punish students. I feel if these changes were to take place, students would be more motivated to go to school.
What do you think? Could you see yourself putting your children in a school that has this program?
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Bullying is a BIG deal.
Bullying in elementary/middle/high schools has really taken a effect on students, authority figures, and parents. This issue presents many physical and emotional effects on the one being harassed. I truthfully believe bullying programs need to step up even more to protect future victims. In most cases, long-term affects will prevent the victims from going along with their normal lives. It's very common for at least one of you (if not more) to say they have been bullied. Today's world is all about being popular and putting others down to make yourself feel better. Educators MAY stop some bullying but OTHER TIMES the one doing the bullying may be someone they like or their parents may be a big provider for the school, so they look away.
Personally this is one thing I WILL change in my classroom. No matter how much love I have for a student I will not tolerate bullying. It is a very serious matter and will only keep continuously happening if you pretend like nothing ever happened.
Personally this is one thing I WILL change in my classroom. No matter how much love I have for a student I will not tolerate bullying. It is a very serious matter and will only keep continuously happening if you pretend like nothing ever happened.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Google Docs
I believe my favorite tool in class we have used is Google Docs. First off I'm a very big supporter of Google :) I think their technology will be MOST of our future. Although it had some flaws... (slow typing) it also had its benefits. I like group activities because you hear their ideas and it helps get your brain flowing and helps you think more about that certain subject. I also like how your document is right on the web and it makes it easy to email since it's on the same website. What did you like or dislike about Google Docs?
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