20 February- Podcast

What? 
In class we learned about Podcast, how to create them and how to put them on your sites. My partner and I recorded a podcast on her phone, sent it to our emails, and then put them on our sites. 

So What?
Before this class period I had never recorded a podcast. I was really excited to know that I could record it on my personal phone and upload it online. This technology is really simple to use and could be used easily by me our my students. This technology is a great new way to communicate with my students. 

Now What? 
Students now days really love technology. I think podcasts is something that is easy and convenient to use in your classroom. There are many ways I could use a podcast assignment in my class. One would be to have students do an advertisement for a health issue like the one we did in class. I think podcasts would be a great way to have students use and practice their imagination and performance techniques. 

13 February- Reflection

I think the UEN website can be useful in many ways. One thing I love about it is how connected you are to other teachers and students. It's such a great way to share lesson plans and to find information for my teaching. I also liked that it had many uses not just for educators but for the students and parents as well. I will use UEN because it is a great way to stay up to date on accurate information as well as use numerous tools off of one site. 
I thought that the Pioneer Library was a great tool for my classroom. I could see myself using it when doing research for different assignments. I like that it has not just articles but media and other resources such as encyclopedias. This would definitely be a place I would recommend and even require my students to use when doing research for papers or presentations. Not only is a great source for them but I will be able to use this resources for my own lesson plans. 
I really like the Interactives page. Media and technology is huge with this generation and they are always looking for new things to look or play with on their computers. I think the interactives are a great way to have my students engage in my content and to learn extra information. I could use the interactives for assignments, as well as extra credit or just recommendations for my students to expand their knowledge and use their time wisely. 
Overall I was very impressed with the UEN website. I know that it is something I will use in my teaching. I feel that the best way to make sure that I am always teaching with accurate information is to use the UEN website as my main resource. Having my Core Curriculum available on the website as well as lesson plans and other resources that align right with my Core will be so helpful for me and I know I will always have this website to turn to when I need help. 

February 6,2011 Google Part 2

What? 
This week in class we learned about how to make our own website. We learned how to put things such as calendars, quizzes, announcements, tools, etc. onto one website for the use of our students.

So What?
This was a great class for me. Everything we learned was new to me and was something I knew I could use in the future. Having a classroom website can really help me to organize all announcements, assignments, quizzes, tools, and such for all my classes in one place. This can also help me to provide extra information for my students as well as their parents. It also gives a concrete tool that can be used as a reference for me and my students.

Now What? 
This technology can really help me to excel as a teacher. With a tool like this to help me organize I will have a better way of communicating with all of my classes and can refer everyone to one place. This website will also help me to have homework assignment instructions, examples, and quizzes that can be assessable for the students whenever they need them. If i have students who need extra help or information they can let me know in class or email me and I can provide it on the website for them and the other students. This site will also help with students who are absent or have fallen behind and need check where they are at. I know that this is a tool I will use in my future classroom.