FINAL BLOG!!

ABCTEACH
Abcteach is a teachers dream site! When i found this i got so excited because although there are a lot of good technology tools out there, this one really caught my eye. This tool is for kids, parents, and teachers. It gives worksheets, activities, flashcards, and many other things you can do to help your students learn what you are teaching. When you first go to the site there are a lot of categories you can click on such as subjects, theme units, learning centers etc. As a teacher, i will be able to go to this site and create my own worksheets, assignments and get ideas for lesson plans. Also, my students can go on this page and play games that will not only be fun but a great learning experience. For example, If i was preparing a lesson on Science, I could find an activity or worksheet to help me. When you click on a subject it sorts it into categories such as plants, animals or the earth. Then, it even sorts the categories into sub catagories for even more detailed information. This tool will really be beneficial to not only me but those who are planning on becoming teachers someday!

MICROSOFT PUBLISHER
When I first got introduced to Microsoft publisher I was a little upset I hadn't heard of it before! This class has been a challenge because i am not extremely familiar with the new programs that are available now. Although i have learned an extraordinary amount of information, Microsoft Publisher was what really opened my eyes and helped me quite a bit. When you open Microsoft publisher there are several options you can choose from depending on what sort of project you are creating. For example, If I was wanting to make a flyer to send home to my students parents about an upcoming field trip i would be able to click on the flyer and it then will show me different layouts or designs for my flyer. Also, Microsoft Publisher is great for older grades to complete given assignments or projects, such as a brochure or class newsletter. This tool is so easy and useful that I know I will someday use it in my class to create assignments and handouts.

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!!

It has been crunch time this past week...I am about finished with my projects, i just have a few finishing touches! I have really enjoyed this class although it has been quite stressful. I have learned so many new things and concepts that will really benifit me in the future. This past week i have learned to LOVE microsoft publisher. It has been my best friend for these last projects! In my classroom someday i can use publisher do create flyers and newsletters to parents telling them what is going on in my classroom. I have grown so much throughout this class!

thanksgiving break...and homework!

Because of Thanksgiving Break we did not have class this week. However, i did get some of my homework done. Over the past few weeks we have been working on projects to help incorporate technology in the classroom. This week i worked on the google site, at first i was a little ovewelmed. Although, working on it has really opened my eyes to new ideas and perspective that teachers have. I learned that i will be using a google site for my classroom because it has so many benifits being a teacher. Because i am planning on teaching 2nd or 3rd grade, my students may not use this web page. I have found though, that this resourse is very helpful and convenient for parents of my students. There will be a calender of events, homework, things going on in class and also a good way to get to know me not only as a teacher but as a person.