Thursday, March 31, 2011

Respiratory 101 Jeopardy Template

This was really a fun project. Just need the buzzers to set it up in class.You can see mine atRespiratory 101 Jeopardy Template This falls into the first ISTE outcomes.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.
b.engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
c.promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.
d.model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.

My Prezi

This was a very interesting project and very useful for my classes. You can view My Prezi
This project covers the follow statndard. 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.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Power point presentation

I've used power point since it's inception in the 80's. It is a terrific tool, however, it has become quite cumbersome I compare it to Social Security. Was never intended for sole support but has become that way. I found myself using it more and more for my lectures. This has become an experience in editing. You may see my presentaion on Slide Share The competencies include :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:
 

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Personality part duex

Took the Keirsey Temperament Test and I scored exactly as I did on the Meyers-Briggs 6 years ago. I am a guardian. Also an SJ sensative, judgemental. I tend  to bre rigid in my deicions and not a real warm fuzzy person. I do stick to my guns and get projects done on time and without mistakes.
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers:participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of

technology to improve student learning.

Personality Test

Back in the day I took my first personality test. It was the Meyers Briggs Personality Test. I what was cosidered an'SJ' sensitive judgemenalist. After reading the basic Keirsey tempraments, I would say that based on most to least, I would be a guardian, rational, artisan, idealist.I speak mostly of my duties and responsibilities, of what I can keep an eye on and take good care of, and  careful to obey the laws, follow the rules, and respect the rights of others. This is a black/white synopsis, and life is full of greys. I really think I am part of all of them. This assignment meets the ISTE goals
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers:

Action Research Paper

What a busy week. I haven't written a research paper in years and an APA format none the less. I'm not sure if I did this correctly, but then again it's been awhile. At least this got me into the Master's mode. This assigmemnt met ISTE goals Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership.Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.