Survey/Google Forms

I created a survey using Google Forms. My survey was titled "Your Child's Bedtime Routine." I sent the survey to 3 mothers that I know. They all have children that are in school, and the object was to see how many students eat dinner at a "normal" time, how many hours of sleep they are getting, and so forth. I really enjoyed using the application. Very nifty! I will probably utilize it as much as I can, as I go forth in my career.

ISTE NETS: 3. Model Digital Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:
b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.

Unable to Attend Class

As I have been advised to assume life as a "couch potato", this is more challenging than one may think! With school, a 3 year old, a husband, a house and all that it entails, this is nearly impossible. Also, I am trying to teach these assignments to myself. I am beginning to realize that reading or hearing about the assignment is more a task than actually doing it. Once I start to get into the actual process, it becomes more comprehensive. Now, on to the survey that was assigned on 12/1.

Presentation

It appears as though I did get my presentation to submit to YouTube. However, the sound is not working. Now, before I post my graphing assignment I would appreciate any and all info that anyone can provide. Thank you

Presentation/Update!

As I have been in and out of the hospital, I have now published my presentation. I truly enjoyed working on this by myself, and feel as though I have gained a lot of knowledge on creating a wide array of presentations! This will prove to be beneficial in my career because I will be able to include different realms of instruction through presentations, so that my students are not always learning the same way!

Bullying in Schools------>Click for Presentation!





ISTE NETS: 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:

a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.

Posts from 10/18 & 10/20

Welllll, my computer is just now allowing me to publish any form of a post. With that said, my reflection on this assignment is not good.

Basically, I felt as though I did not know what was actually expected of us. And, I know I am not the only one because I had fellow classmates and peers from the TR class that called me asking me questions as to what was expected from this assignment.

I chose to do this topic because Health Education required a similar project, and I decided to double dip!

While this is probably not the best issue to address to the students I plan to teach (inmates), it is good for elementary students. With this lesson, I would also do the flouride experiment where the students are able to see the bacteria in their mouth.

Presentation

GO HERE to view my presentation!







ISTE NETS: 2. c.
WHY? I chose ISTE NETS T 2. c. because this is the standard that allows the teacher to present material in a different format for different learning styles. A powerpoint presentation can provide students with a break from the textbook and chalkboard. It also provides visual learners with a more in depth look into the subject, as well as some possible images to reinforce the ideas.

Powerpoint Presentation Questions

After reading over our assignment, I am not sure that I really understand what is expected of our presentation. I read the required readings and the instructions for our presentation, I am just unsure as to what our presentation should really accomplish.

Google Maps/Class 10/8

I have viewed & created things via Google Maps before for our family's farm use. However, I have not used Google Earth maps to alter other maps before. My husband is more familiar with it than I am.
After going into the document that Dr. Pierce sent titled "poop," I went into the document and added my address to the list. All of my other classmates did the same. We were to copy and paste the newly added addresses to Geobatch.com in order to create our very own map. Next, we were also to embed the map here on our blog. I have not yet done this because of some complications, hoping to work the kinks out today.
Instructional Tech Google Map----->go here to view my map!



ISTE T: 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:

a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.

Why?: I chose this standard because this is an inventive way to design & develop maps that students can read, utilize, and assess for all kinds of different assignments. The maps can be personalized or creatively invented for attention holders. Even games can be played from these maps, such as scavenger hunts!

Diigo

Diigo (link to my personal library) is a site that allows one to keep track of their favorite and frequently visited websites, and those sites can be accessed from whatever computer you may be using! The first bookmark that we added was WV Professional Teaching Standards. Diigo allows you to display the urls from your library as well.

Diigo is kind of like Facebook in the sense that it is a group, and as a group we can share and comments inside of Diigo.

Tags allows for organization, easy access, and a convenient way of allowing others to easily review your bookmarks and all that they entail.

Creating a Site

Here is the tool that we are using to create our own websites.

And, THIS is my own personal site.

We uploaded our resume and created our calendar. I chose to display mine under the Homepage, and the title of my site is " Mrs. Hayes' Stuff."

Under ISTE T:

3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:

c.communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.

Why does this apply?: Having a site that students and parents can visit is an excellent way to communicate outside of the classroom. Using this tool, I would be able to post the day's activities, homework, upcoming events, and things that students can be doing to progress or even their personal grades. This allows for 24/7 access, which is a mjor convenience for everyone involved.

Charts Project

The Excel project we have been working on with charts, diagrams, and word processing has been very informative. I have learned how to really take all of the different formats and string it all together as a whole presentation. While we are not finished, we are almost there, and doing the entire project has really reinforced the information well.
The formulas and functions are a lot easier than I remembered. I was always intimidated by them, thus I did not use them. However, I was very happy to realize that it was not the case. Also, taking the information and creating charts allows one to see the number in many formats.
Finally, putting all of the information into a paper including tables, is another advantage to reiterating all of the statistics.

Poll Everywhere/ Storage Diagram

Polleverywhere.com is a website that allows one to create free polls with instant feedback.


Here is a link my storage diagram.




2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:
a.
design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.


This allows students to use a typical diagram in a creative and inventive way, as opposed to traditional ways.

Jing Movie

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2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:

a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.

Snipping Tool

I used the snipping tool to upload this picture to my blog.

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:
a.
promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.

Why?: This is a new, easy way to crop and upload pictures, as opposed to PAINT, or whatever other program students are used to.

Presentation Explanation

1. I created a Google Doc., and published my resume.
2. Here is a link to my resume.
3. ISTE. NETS: 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:
a.demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.

Google Doc.

Internet Connection Speed Test

After performing an Internet Connection Speed Test, the results were: DL .47 UL .35 Washington, D.C.

Go here for Speed Internet Connection Test

Mr. Picassohead Self Portait

Ok guys, I did ,my self portrait...I sent the link to my own email, in hopes that I would be able to post the link on here. However, I have not received the link in my email yet. So, I am going to wait and see if I get it.
What an interesting project...there definitely were not enough options! But, all in all, I enjoyed the assignment, and I would share this with others.

http://www.picassohead.com/canvas.html?&skin=original&c=1&id=7830ec5&query=&msg=There+was+a+problem+with+the+validation+code+you+entered.+Please+try+again.

This is the link that I merely copied and pasted...I will see if it works, until then I will await my email! :)

Temperament: The Idealist

I found myself debating back and forth between 2 different temperaments that I really felt I belonged in. Ultimately, I decided that I am more of an idealist than I am a guardian
While I have never taken a personality test, I am well aware that I am a nurturer and that I am very domestic. But, there is a stronger part of me that focuses on "the way that things should be" and finding ways to make that happen. I am a huge traditionalist in all realms of life. Isn't it funny that teachers are considered idealists?
I also feel that I am very enthusiastic, and I am usually the one that tries to lift others spirits. In most of my relationships, I am the friend that gets the phone call from others seeking advice or reassurance. Nurturing parents also fall under the idealist category, so this was my decision maker because the biggest part of me that I felt was the guardian was the parent in me.
After taking the personality test, my results were: Guardian. So, I was not far off...I just happened to lean more toward my second option.

Introductory Post

What a great reason to finally create a blog!! I am very excited about utilizing this tool :)