Hi everyone in EDUC 573. I have never been much of a blogger. I don't like to put what I think out into web space because sometimes when you put things in writing, you look back and regret what you have said or look at it and think "What was I thinking?" Anyway, I am here to earn points for class. If I did a personal blog, it would be about cooking, household hints or raising children. Not very interesting to most people that blog.

EDUC 573

As someone who entered education lat a later age than most, I was a little intimidated at the thought of delving into an area that I had little experience in.  However, I have found it to be enjoyable and informative and I look forward to exploring tecgnology a little more in this class. 

I am learning a lot of different ways to incorporate these different forms of technology in my classroom. I am enjoying this course thus far and I look forward to learning more strategies.

Technology

I am really excited to have this opportunity to learn how to use technology in the classroom. I have really been struggling with this and hopefully this course will help me be technology savy in my classroom!

I hope you guys are learning as much as I am in this class.  Education like society is changing faster than ever before.  Technology is helping and trasforming our jobs and its with classes like these that will help us lead these 21st century students along.

here is another site that I use for my classes www. toddmassey.weebly.com 

Adventure in EDUC 573B

I am looking forward in learning new ideas and methods in technology. I have a decent background in technology, and I want to develop my technological skills through this course. I am looking forward in working with my fellow classmates in this adventure.

I am excited about learning new ways to use technology in my classroom.

Technology in the classroom

Technology is a great tool to be used in the classroom but I don't believe it should be the main focus.  The main focus should be the teacher!  Technology should compliment what the teacher is teaching and be used as a valuable resource but in the end I believe the student needs to experience something while learning what topic is being taught.  For instance, if a student is learning about raccoons I would want that student to use technology to research the animal but I would also want he/she to touch/feel a raccoon fur, claws, teeth, etc..  Maybe go to a stream and flip over rocks to see what the raccoon eats.  My comments are coming from reading about connectivism theory of learning.  I try to teach through hands-on experiences and reach as many of the multiple intelligences as possible(constructivist theory of learning).  I don't believe just relying on technology can reach all students because a computer can't dance with you, hop while counting to ten with you, singing a made up song about your state bird, etc..  What do you think?  jason

Technology

This course will be a wonderful learning experience.  I am excited to learn new ways to utilize technology in my classroom. 

Getting better at technology.  I have managed to log on!!

Technology in my classroom

How should technology be utilized in the classroom? Should we as teachers just give the student a computer and let them explore? Can we over-tech our students? I will begin to explore these arguments and many more through my EDUC573 course through Union College.

I would like to take a chance and say how beneficial I have found this class. It has given me a few ideas to take back to my classroom that will allow me to make it more interactive. By exploring the use of PowerPoint and creating a Webquest, allowed me to find out how user friendly the program can be. I was the type that felt it would take a great deal of time to make documents that are pleasant to view, which was far from what I experienced while completing the class assignments. I hope to be able to take the knowledge I have gained and share it by increasing the implementation of technology in my classroom. I hope that everybody has been able to take something away just like I have. Good luck to all on the pursuit of the degree you are hoping to achieve.

Thanks,

David Hammonds

Hello everyone....I hope that you all have enjoyed this class as much as I have.  I have been a bit behind the technology curve as I have gotten older.  This class has opened my eyes up to the unlimited potential for using technology for classroom learning.  I have also posted a blog that I would like for you to check out...
Coaching in the 21st Century.....I would love some feedback on it.

Again....I have enjoyed this class and have learned a ton......I hope that it makes me a better coach in the future and it has for sure challenged my thinking as it relates to the education of our youth.