Technology

I feel that some children will be at a disadvante when it comes to using technology in our classrooms. Not all students will have access to computers, internet or phones outside of school. Not only does it limit the things they can do at home but it also gives the students who have the technology a chance to learn how to use these things better then those who do not have.

I feel that it is extremely important for us as teachers to use as much technology in our classroom for the simple fact that it may be the only time some students will get a chance to use computers or the internet. One thing that we need to be carefull about is making sure all of our students have enough class time to finish their assingments at school using the computers.

If a I am in a class that does not have much computer or technology access I will just have to fight for what little technology we have. I will also becomean advocate in getting a budget just for computers and technology.

Power Point

Some of the things I liked about the other power points that I saw was some of the graphics that were used. Some people took the time to really make their graphics look professional. I also liked how some people put personal videos into their presentations.

There were a few things that I saw on a couple of power points that I noticed made it hard to view. One thing was the text color blending into the back ground and making it hard to read the words. Another thing was putting way to much information on one slide. It was still just one idea but a lot of words instead of just using bullet points.

To improve my power point I would make an answer sheet for my questions to make sure I knew the correct answers. One thing that did not work was my sound clip and I practiced it a few times and it worked at home, not sure what went wrong but that is something I need to learn.

I enjoyed using power point. I feel that I know enough about it to use it but I dont know if studnets like it? I really enjoyed learning how to create a jeopardy game with it. Once I started I realized how easy it was but how effective it can be in the classroom.

Cell phones

I dont think cell phones should be used in the classroom. My biggest reason for it is because not all kids are going to have a cell phone. If we are teaching how to use and and allowing students to use it to complete their work then those who have phones would be at an advantage to those who do not have cell phones.

The texts states that we need to be connecting our teaching to the real world and what better way for us to do that then to teach them how to use their phones. First thing that we as teachers would be battling is learning all the different types of phones so that we would be able to help all our students. Second, what can I teach a teenager about a cell phone that they do not already know. The teens that I know are teaching me how to use my phone. I feel that it would be a bigger distraction then a helpful tool.

The side for using cell phones did have some valid points such as utilizing the tools on the phones for practical things, but until the schools are able to provide the same phone and services for all students it will never work.