Web Page Building

As I started to work on my web page on the free scholastic site, I found some good and bad that went along with it. In general, I love the idea of creating and having a web page so that students can have the access to check up on day to day assignments and use helpful resources that will help them do that. Not only is it useful for students, but also their parents will have the ability to go on and see what their child's assignments are everynight instead of it being a hassle for them to ask their kids. Hopefully, this will keep students on top of their game especially knowing that their moms and dads know what's assigned to them.

I didn't have many problems going on the site and actually working on the webpage as I did when I was in class where we first started. When I was working on it in class I had some trouble going back and forth editing and being logged off at times which was very frustrating. Ever since I started working at home it hasn't been a problem. The graphics and picture images aren't too creative either. Besides that, there isn't much that I am concerned with regarding my subject field. Does anyone have any suggestions on the scholastic site corresponding to their area of teaching?

Web-Based Educational Resources

In today's world, web based resources are the key to learning. The chalk and instruction days are starting to make their way out in today's modern era. And why not, since most of our students are already fluid in computer technology. This gives them the opportunity to use those computer skills and adapt them into learning.

There are so many useful web based resources for educators to take advantage of. One of them that I thought can be helpful was BrainPop for K-3rd grade. What a wonderful program that will keep students' attention as well as their improvement in critical thinking. The games and activities that go along with the movies were great. If I ever get into teaching in the lower grades, this will be a necessity.

Creating a Web Page

After attending yesterday's class, it makes this blog much easier to talk about. Before yesterday I really never got into the whole web page building thing. For one, I thought it would be too complicated to get into. Yesterday proved me wrong as we started creating our own homepage with the Class Homepage Builder. It was easier than I thought. It was a very user friendly process as well and inspired me on creating my own web page.

I am planning to create a Web Page for the high school Golf team that I coach. I will post various information including schedules and rosters. Each player will have posted their personal biography along with a photo. I will keep up to date stats after each match for every player so that they can see their progress as well as how they compare with other teammates. I am looking forward in building this site and so is the team!

Kidspiration

After downloading the free trial on kidspiration, I was impressed to see how beneficial this learning tool can be for students. Students are able to create these graphic organizers as a visual way to help them learn. It also gives them confidence as they learn to organize information and recognize the connection between words and their meanings. They are also able to express and share their thoughts through the visualization.

I found Kidspiration to be both student and teacher friendly. It aids teachers in helping them to structure and organize their information and allows students to develop their skills in math, writing, and reading.

Blogging

I really didn't know much about "blogging" before I signed up for Dr. Luongo's class. Anytime I would hear the word "blogging", I always thought that it was some sort of communication such as an Instant Messenger or a Facebook account. Although I was somewhat on the right track, I didn't think blogging would be used as an educational tool where a class that has only met once would be able to share and post information about various topics and even learn from one another.

I enjoy commenting on other peoples walls as well as the suspense in reading what opinions others have of my postings. After the first class, I left thinking that the writings would be a pain in the neck. But after the first posting, I found it to be interesting and fun by comparing what others thought on certain topics in contrast to mine. I feel like I've learned alot from others and hope that they've learned something from me. I would love to use blogging in my future classroom so that my students will be able to express themselves and learn from one another the same way we do.