Chapter 5: “An integrated framework for educating world language teachers” by Marcela Van Olphen
This chapter, like all the chapters tried to give understanding in how to use technology within the subject matter. World language classes can use technology to enhance what is being taught. Not only can a teacher describe what Latin America is like , but now can use technology to bring the students “there”.
This chapter talked about using Microsoft to help with the writing process. I really liked the idea of using the internet, chatrooms, email and video-conferencing to communicate with people from that area of study. I can see students being highly engaged using a video-conference or a chat with someone from another country.
Just like with any subject, many foreign language educators are in need of time to explore the technologies that are out there. Staff development time and planning is a must for teachers that are not using technology the TPCK way.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Chapter 10: “The role of TPCK in physical education” By Luke E. Kelly
Chapter 10: “The role of TPCK in physical education” By Luke E. Kelly
Who would of thought using technology in a PE class. Well if you go to OHMS you will see technology being used repeatedly. Small pieces of technology that are used might be a pedometer that the students are wearing throughout class or Dance Dance Revolution game going on to get the students moving around. Our school also uses Wii fit and other video games that support learning.
Technology plays an important role in PE educators. PE educators also need to have training on were to find these resources and how to set up game consoles. Technology is very motivating for students and to have a PE class that plays guitar hero or Wii tennis has proven to be motivating for our students.
The book does make a good point about the amount of TPCK used in a district depends on many variables and right now budget issues are going to be our next problem.
Who would of thought using technology in a PE class. Well if you go to OHMS you will see technology being used repeatedly. Small pieces of technology that are used might be a pedometer that the students are wearing throughout class or Dance Dance Revolution game going on to get the students moving around. Our school also uses Wii fit and other video games that support learning.
Technology plays an important role in PE educators. PE educators also need to have training on were to find these resources and how to set up game consoles. Technology is very motivating for students and to have a PE class that plays guitar hero or Wii tennis has proven to be motivating for our students.
The book does make a good point about the amount of TPCK used in a district depends on many variables and right now budget issues are going to be our next problem.
Chapter 8: “Placing the magic in the classroom TPCK in arts education” By: Nancy DePlatchett
Chapter 8: “Placing the magic in the classroom TPCK in arts education” By: Nancy DePlatchett
I really liked how this chapter spelled out the 21st century skills that our students need. The book also made the statement that, “Every single skill listed above can be enhanced through arts education.” (p. 167) This book is great for educators that do not see the importance of technology in a classroom.
Stepping out of your comfort zone is hard at times, but when I read about the great ideas and the success stories regarding pedagogy it is a motivator for me as an educator. This chapter related to that because when there are success stories from students it means that the teacher made the learning meaningful to them and without meaning the students have a hard time learning.
This chapter also talks about the “wicked problems.” I feel that there is also going to be “wicked problems.” The arts is a perfect place for TPCK. The arts embrace individuality and TPCK can be apart of their individuality and performances.
I really liked how this chapter spelled out the 21st century skills that our students need. The book also made the statement that, “Every single skill listed above can be enhanced through arts education.” (p. 167) This book is great for educators that do not see the importance of technology in a classroom.
Stepping out of your comfort zone is hard at times, but when I read about the great ideas and the success stories regarding pedagogy it is a motivator for me as an educator. This chapter related to that because when there are success stories from students it means that the teacher made the learning meaningful to them and without meaning the students have a hard time learning.
This chapter also talks about the “wicked problems.” I feel that there is also going to be “wicked problems.” The arts is a perfect place for TPCK. The arts embrace individuality and TPCK can be apart of their individuality and performances.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Chapter 4: “Leveraging the development of English TPCK within the deictic nature of literacy: By Joan E. Hughes and Cassandra M. Scharber
Chapter 4: “Leveraging the development of English TPCK within the deictic nature of literacy: By Joan E. Hughes and Cassandra M. Scharber
When I read this chapter I had to take a deep breath because that is exactly how I feel as a teacher, sometimes overwhelmed with everything going on. The fact is that we need to continue to teach the content , but emphasizing on E-TPCK model.
I really liked how preservice teachers are starting to get this knowledge before they enter the field. This is so important. I did not graduate all that long ago and did not get nearly what I needed for technology help. I would of considered myself “good” at computers, but I had no clue how to use technology in a lesson plan. Because I love technology I have read about every article and book on how to use technology in a classroom.
I have noticed in the past two or three years the new teachers that we hire are much more proficient at incorporating technology appropriately. There now is quite a few younger teachers in our middle school and I would say that we have changed the culture of our school regarding technology. I feel very strongly that we should use what we have to help others out that are not so comfortable at the TPCK model.
I also want to talk about how the author criticizes the use of digital text. Look at the Kindle, IPOD’s online news papers. We are a digital world and yes there are classics to be read and cherished , but why not listening to it from your IPOD or buying it for your Kindle? What is the difference? I feel that the people/educators that resist new technologies are hurting themselves and their students.
When I read this chapter I had to take a deep breath because that is exactly how I feel as a teacher, sometimes overwhelmed with everything going on. The fact is that we need to continue to teach the content , but emphasizing on E-TPCK model.
I really liked how preservice teachers are starting to get this knowledge before they enter the field. This is so important. I did not graduate all that long ago and did not get nearly what I needed for technology help. I would of considered myself “good” at computers, but I had no clue how to use technology in a lesson plan. Because I love technology I have read about every article and book on how to use technology in a classroom.
I have noticed in the past two or three years the new teachers that we hire are much more proficient at incorporating technology appropriately. There now is quite a few younger teachers in our middle school and I would say that we have changed the culture of our school regarding technology. I feel very strongly that we should use what we have to help others out that are not so comfortable at the TPCK model.
I also want to talk about how the author criticizes the use of digital text. Look at the Kindle, IPOD’s online news papers. We are a digital world and yes there are classics to be read and cherished , but why not listening to it from your IPOD or buying it for your Kindle? What is the difference? I feel that the people/educators that resist new technologies are hurting themselves and their students.
Chapter 3: “TPCK in K-6 literacy education It’s not that elementary!” By Denise A. Schmidt and Marina Gurbo
Chapter 3: “TPCK in K-6 literacy education It’s not that elementary!” By Denise A. Schmidt and Marina Gurbo
I really enjoyed this chapter! I have very little experience at the elementary level. My children are starting to get to the beginning stages of reading and I am fully intrigued by the process.
I really think educators that don’t believe in technology should read this book. “What it meant to be literate a decade ago is not what it means to be literate today or will mean for tomorrow’s children.” (p. 62) This is a very powerful statement. Educators that are still teaching the same way they did 10-15 years ago need to change their ways. They need to realize that they may be hindering our students education.
Technology has changed the way we do things. We need to teach kids critical media skills. As Schmidt and Gurbo describe as informational literacy, computer literacy, and film and video literacy. This chapter did give a few websites and ideas of how to incorporate these ideas into teaching.
K-6 literacy is more then just reading and writing it also incorporates other things. Visual literacy is an important part of today’s classroom. The author’s say that teachers should use digital still camera’s and video camera to help with their experiences.
Reading is not just linear. Teacher’s need to know how to deal with non-linear text. Hyperlinks are a very useful tool when researching and reading for information. The authors of this chapter as in other chapters made a strong point that educators need to know how to use technology. “Just knowing how to use a computer is not enough anymore for today’s k-6 literacy teacher.” (p. 69) I have said this over and over again on my responses that there is a huge need for professional development regarding technology.
I really enjoyed this chapter! I have very little experience at the elementary level. My children are starting to get to the beginning stages of reading and I am fully intrigued by the process.
I really think educators that don’t believe in technology should read this book. “What it meant to be literate a decade ago is not what it means to be literate today or will mean for tomorrow’s children.” (p. 62) This is a very powerful statement. Educators that are still teaching the same way they did 10-15 years ago need to change their ways. They need to realize that they may be hindering our students education.
Technology has changed the way we do things. We need to teach kids critical media skills. As Schmidt and Gurbo describe as informational literacy, computer literacy, and film and video literacy. This chapter did give a few websites and ideas of how to incorporate these ideas into teaching.
K-6 literacy is more then just reading and writing it also incorporates other things. Visual literacy is an important part of today’s classroom. The author’s say that teachers should use digital still camera’s and video camera to help with their experiences.
Reading is not just linear. Teacher’s need to know how to deal with non-linear text. Hyperlinks are a very useful tool when researching and reading for information. The authors of this chapter as in other chapters made a strong point that educators need to know how to use technology. “Just knowing how to use a computer is not enough anymore for today’s k-6 literacy teacher.” (p. 69) I have said this over and over again on my responses that there is a huge need for professional development regarding technology.
Collaborating with colleague in completing Stage 1
The person I am doing the integrated unit with is our middle school librarian. We are going to teach the students researching skills. We have been discussing this unit for a quite a few weeks now. When we formally sat down, we went step-by-step through stage 1. Starting with MLR. What she will be doing next year fits perfectly with ELA’s, MLR.
She had many questions about how the essential question and understanding lined up. I showed her the book that we are using and she found it very helpful. We also spent a lot of time on the six faucets of understanding. Jen and I started to outline her stage 1. We were very excited about how this would look and what the students would get from this unit.
I am the middle school department head and have shown this process and this unit to my department. The department has decided to teach the same unit and also integrate with the librarian. This would be very beneficial to our students.
She had many questions about how the essential question and understanding lined up. I showed her the book that we are using and she found it very helpful. We also spent a lot of time on the six faucets of understanding. Jen and I started to outline her stage 1. We were very excited about how this would look and what the students would get from this unit.
I am the middle school department head and have shown this process and this unit to my department. The department has decided to teach the same unit and also integrate with the librarian. This would be very beneficial to our students.
Chapter 6 Toward democracy: Social studies and TPCK (Abstract and Synthesis) By Tara and Abby
Abstract
Social Studies is made up of many different disciplines which makes it as complicated in nature as is TPCK. It is very possible for technology to be added in and built-in in the curriculum of social studies. The main area that technology can be incorporated into the curriculum of social studies is through digital resources such as the Internet. This allows students to work in a non-linear environment and also to build critical literacy skills. When using the Internet to find historical resources and other material useful in the classroom students are sorting through material that is not well organized or arranged which is not a style of reading most students are familiar with.
The Internet is a wealth of information that can be used within the classroom to aid teachers and students in the learning process. Beyond using the Internet to learn critical literacy skills students can also use it as a tool to present information and create a forum for collaboration and communication between students. Teachers can also use the Internet and other technology to aid lessons in the field of social studies. There are many resources that are available to aid in history lessons and it is possible for teachers to promote understandings of spatial, human and physical systems. There are also possibilities for teachers to expand social experiences and to encourage economic literacy through the use of technology.
Social studies is a course meant to teach citizenship skills. Technology makes this more possible by providing real world experiences and involving experts in the classroom through communication and other collaborative tasks. Above all through using technology it is possible for the teacher in the classroom to make social studies more “authentic, critical, active” and meaningful to students.
Synthesis
Pedagogical actions framing teaching and learning
Everybody felt that social studies has a lot of freedom to use technology. Students need technological skills to be competitive in the real world. As educators we need to help students become prepared. Using technology has so many opportunities for our students.
We were in agreement that guiding students through the internet is important. Students need to be able to evaluate the information they find on the web. Also learning how to research is an invaluable tool that will contribute to becoming an effective citizen. Many of the responses talked about how students go to “google” or “ask” and type in the entire question. Students need to be taught how to use effective researching skills.
Almost everyone talked about helping students use non-linear text. Reading digital media is much different for many people. Part of using technology is teaching students digital reading strategies. The author of the chapter says, “Social studies teachers are working to develop critical medial literacy skills among their students.”
Negative Implications?
Many of the responses talked about the negative ways that students are using technology. Facebook, myspace, and texting were just a few that were talked about. The responses seemed a bit divided in that technology is hindering student education compared to advancing student education. Most responses did agree that teaching them, “Etiquette, responsibility, rights, safety and security” is the way to go. (Lee, p. 138) Lee also does a good job acknowledged these fears and provided suggestions and ideas that could help in a classroom.
Final Thought
Every response stated in someway that they took something away from the chapter that they could use in their teaching.
Websites:
Pre-K - United Streaming
Elementary-Apples 4 the Teacher
Middle School - Best History Sites
High School-Teachnology
Social Studies is made up of many different disciplines which makes it as complicated in nature as is TPCK. It is very possible for technology to be added in and built-in in the curriculum of social studies. The main area that technology can be incorporated into the curriculum of social studies is through digital resources such as the Internet. This allows students to work in a non-linear environment and also to build critical literacy skills. When using the Internet to find historical resources and other material useful in the classroom students are sorting through material that is not well organized or arranged which is not a style of reading most students are familiar with.
The Internet is a wealth of information that can be used within the classroom to aid teachers and students in the learning process. Beyond using the Internet to learn critical literacy skills students can also use it as a tool to present information and create a forum for collaboration and communication between students. Teachers can also use the Internet and other technology to aid lessons in the field of social studies. There are many resources that are available to aid in history lessons and it is possible for teachers to promote understandings of spatial, human and physical systems. There are also possibilities for teachers to expand social experiences and to encourage economic literacy through the use of technology.
Social studies is a course meant to teach citizenship skills. Technology makes this more possible by providing real world experiences and involving experts in the classroom through communication and other collaborative tasks. Above all through using technology it is possible for the teacher in the classroom to make social studies more “authentic, critical, active” and meaningful to students.
Synthesis
Pedagogical actions framing teaching and learning
Everybody felt that social studies has a lot of freedom to use technology. Students need technological skills to be competitive in the real world. As educators we need to help students become prepared. Using technology has so many opportunities for our students.
We were in agreement that guiding students through the internet is important. Students need to be able to evaluate the information they find on the web. Also learning how to research is an invaluable tool that will contribute to becoming an effective citizen. Many of the responses talked about how students go to “google” or “ask” and type in the entire question. Students need to be taught how to use effective researching skills.
Almost everyone talked about helping students use non-linear text. Reading digital media is much different for many people. Part of using technology is teaching students digital reading strategies. The author of the chapter says, “Social studies teachers are working to develop critical medial literacy skills among their students.”
Negative Implications?
Many of the responses talked about the negative ways that students are using technology. Facebook, myspace, and texting were just a few that were talked about. The responses seemed a bit divided in that technology is hindering student education compared to advancing student education. Most responses did agree that teaching them, “Etiquette, responsibility, rights, safety and security” is the way to go. (Lee, p. 138) Lee also does a good job acknowledged these fears and provided suggestions and ideas that could help in a classroom.
Final Thought
Every response stated in someway that they took something away from the chapter that they could use in their teaching.
Websites:
Pre-K - United Streaming
Elementary-Apples 4 the Teacher
Middle School - Best History Sites
High School-Teachnology
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