Newspaper Article

In reference to the article, I really do not agree with the author. Paper is and continues to be the key element in many things in the educational and societal arenas. I am not a very avid newspaper or magazine reader myself, but I do believe it is better to read the actual printed document instead of any other way. Personally, I am both a reader and listener. It is important to expose students to the reading and listening elements to help prepare for standardized testing. As a future educator, it is my duty and privilege to help further children's education. So, if it takes reading on tape or reading aloud to promote literacy, I am up for the challenge.

International Blogs #2

On Mr. Hide's Class Blog at Colegio Jorge Washington School in Columbia, he provides the students with a variety of posts and activities. Also, he provides links to previous class blogs and and online dictionary. To reinforce curriculum at home, there is a link for practice quizzes. Mr. Hide provides the students with a link to their blogs from his blog. The site has many useful resources for each student and parent.Here is a link to the site Mr. Hide's Class

International Blogs #1

On the Talimi Haq School Blog in India, the students learned differently than many United States Schools. The students ranged from ages 3-12. On the blog, each student had a short biography and a post following. The teachers were trained volunteers from the community. Talimi Haq promotes service and academics to all students. Here is a link to the school TalimiHaq

Classrooms in the United States Using Blogs #2

At Branford High School in Branford, CT, Mr. Miller's tenth grade English students are quite familiar with blogging. At the top of the class blog there is a very powerful statement about the class blog which says, "We read, We think, We discuss... We post." Mr. Miller utilizes his classroom blog for classwork, homework, and other assignments . Also, there are other useful resources on the blog which encourage learning. The post with the vocabulary assignment will defiantly be used in my classroom. Here is a link to Mr. Miller's Class: BHS Miller's English 10

Classrooms in the United States Using Blogs #1

In Mrs. Myrmel's classroom at Bauer Elementary in Hudsonville, Michigan blogs are a very essential tool. During this week, Mrs. Myrmel has posted activities her class has done such as: A Fury Visitor, Learning to Read Nonfiction, Chrysalis Changes, Science experiments, Butterflies to Mexico, and Chocolate Math. There are also links to students submissions, which is incorporating technology in the classroom. Also, there is a calendar of special events located on the blog. Mrs. Myrmel also provided web links to games and music conducive to the educational process. Here is the link to Mrs. Myrmel's class: Mrs.Myrmel's Class

Picture of Littleton High School

Adding Links and Pictures

First we will review the methods for creating a link. Our link will be to The Fischbowl , a blog for technology training used at Arapahoe High School in Littleto, CO.

ACCESS

Access stands for Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators,and Students Statewide. According to the website, ACCESS provides equal access to high quality instruction, quality learning opportunities, and greater equity for all Alabama public high school students through the 21st century technology. Also, it blends web based courses taught by highly qualified teachers; three regional support centers to hire, evaluate, train, and support teachers; statewide coordination, scheduling, support for distance learning; and a technical infrastructure to deliver approved web based courses and connect IVC labs via a statewide network. ACCESS enables students to learn using hands on opportunities and multimedia resources; incorporates 21st century skills and technology to foster student creativity; and provides five remediation modules(science, math, reading comprehension, social studies, and language) to assist students in passing the Alabama High School Graduation Exam.
ACCESS will serve as an essential tool in my classroom because of its many amenities. As a future high school teacher, the Alabama High School Graduation Exam guidelines will serve as a second course of study for me. Also, this site will provide reinforcement of the objectives presented in class. ACCESS is a great website for the secondary teacher.

Using ALEX in the Classroom

As a future educator, I know that preparation is the most important element of my career. When a teacher is not fully prepared for the instructional day this causes strife to both the student and the teacher. As technology vastly changes, many of the teacher resources are found online, one of which is ALEX. While surfing ALEX,I found many useful and resourceful items.
The attention grabbers were the word searches, crosswords, and matching. These activities could be use as Standardized Achievement Preparation or daily lessons. To hold student's interests, many of the items had different sports themes on them. Also, I found a list of suggested readings for grades six through twelve. I am definitely going to go back to ALEX when I am an educator.

Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX)

The Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX) provides essential tools for all educators. This site offers instructional and professional links for persons in the education arena. ALEX supplies educators with the Alabama Course of Study, which serves as a "Bible" for all teachers. This site not only has links for teachers and administrators, but also for students. These links provide students with extra activities and preparation for forthcoming skills.
On the ALEX website under Professional Development, there were many interesting links which included: Alabama Leadership Development, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology (AMSTI), Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI), Professional Education Personnel Education (PEPE), and Technology in Motion (TIM). On the Alabama Leadership Development site, the mission is to enhance school leadership among administrators in improving academic achievement for all students. AMSTI's purpose is to improve student achievement in math and science statewide. ARI states, the goal of the Alabama Reading Initiative is to significantly improve reading instruction and ultimately achieve 100% literacy among public school students. PEPE provides the basis for all evaluations of educators. TIM enhances the use of the latest technology for students, teachers, and administrators in all public schools in Alabama. The resources listed above seem to be very informative and useful for all educators through out the state of Alabama.

You Tube Movie

After watching the movie on the you tube blog, I was completely in shocked. The facts were simply amazing. It made me really begin to think of how the world has changed and is continuing to change daily. The movie truly gave me food for thought, which I am not going to forget. One of the most interesting facts was from your first year in college to your third year things are totally changed. At the end, I began to think of the saying, "Time waits for no one."