Social Media in the Classroom

Social Media in the Classroom

Social Media in the Classroom

November 20, 2012.

Social Media in the classroom

I did not attend the class on November 20, but reviewing the information in reference to Social Media in the classroom, my position is against the use of it in the classroom.

I recognize the possibilities that social media might offer to a student. I agree that using social media in the classroom will improve communication among parents, students and administrators, but I feel that the culture some schools have and the students’ population is not ready to implement this instrument of communication. I think that it is necessary to educate all the parties involved in how to use this way of communication in a beneficial manner.

I am a little concerned about having your personal profile and how other people can use this, besides sometimes students share information that is not appropriate to see.

I feel that it is necessary to have more statistics and review policies / guidelines regarding the use of social media in the classroom.

Technology in the classroom

 November 15, 2012

Today I learned different ways a teacher can be supported by technology in the classroom. Podcasting, YouTube videos, Screen cast and Flip teaching are some of them. I believe the term for this type of instruction is “Blended Learning”. This approach combines face-to-face classroom methods with computer-mediated activities to form an integrated instructional approach.

YouTube, Screen cast and Flip teaching are some methods I would like to implement in my future practice as a teacher.

In this class, I am learning with some of these methods. For example in the past two classes, I have had access to review at home the information presented in class.

I have worked at my own pace having the opportunity to do online research for sites that support the presentations. In the classroom, I have the opportunity to listen to my instructor and to ask for his support. I really like this way of teaching because like in one of the videos mentioned, students have the opportunity to learn if they want.

I am still having problems understanding how all these digital media technology work, but practice makes the teacher. So I'll keep practicing and looking for support.

Singapore's 21st Century-The Future of Learning

November 13, 2013.

Singapore’s 21^st Century-The Future of Learning

The first video, “Singapore’s 21st Century, Teaching Strategies”, describes the importance of technology in the present. Ngee Ann Secondary School is one of the seven “Future Schools” in the country. This school emphasizes the use of technology, digital media, and integration.

When I was watching the video, I was surprised seeing how this school is equipped.

It is true that kids live in a different world nowadays. I agree when they referred to how savvy kids need to be when using technology. At the same time, I think in the differences that exist between the United States and Singapore the area of education. Singapore being a country with high technology, must prepare their students to meet the needs of its workforce. Therefore, my question is: How do they fund education to have schools like Ngee Ann Secondary provide these sophisticated classrooms? When I think of the USA, I reflect and the first thing coming to my mind is the disparity in financial resources that our schools have.

In the video, The Future of learning, I like the expressed views.

“Learning is just beginning”, the students do not have to be taught as an identical people. It is very interesting to listen how all these experts share their ideas to have a more meaningful education. Technology during this time is very important because it is accessing information in a more extensive way, helping students to collaborate and communicate globally. The analysis in reference to standardized testing and how this idea corrupts the principle of education is very interesting. I agree when they say that standardized testing does not reflect what students know and how important it really is for students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

Millennium Promise and Coursera, two of online sites mentioned in the video are very interesting to search. Millennium Promise’s mission is to provide the operational platform and resource mobilization for the Millennium Villages Project, which empowers communities to lift themselves out of extreme poverty.

Coursera is a social entrepreneurship company that partners with the top universities in the world to offer courses online for anyone to take, for free.

They offer a wide variety of topics. Coursera Headquarters is located in Mountain View, Ca.

Yes, this is the beginning to redirect education. As prospective teachers, we must take the advantages offered by technology. Our role also must focus in helping and engaging students to be creative and reflexive thinkers and to motivate students to find the meaning of education and to use technology in an intelligent way.

I hope that in the future of Santa Clara County, the gap among school districts

comes to an end. We can maybe have a well equipped school like Ngee Ann Secondary School in Singapore. It is our job to work for the future of a better education.

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Are you aDigital Native or Digital Immigrant

Last Thursday in my Technology class at the NHU, I learned about Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants. A digital native can be defined as a person who was born after the introduction of digital technology. A digital immigrant is classified as person born before the introduction of digital technology.

I consider myself a digital immigrant who has been learning and adapting to the changes of the new technology era. Having two teenagers whom I consider digital natives has made me adjust my life to this new era.

As Digital immigrant, with my two kids I began to assimilate this new culture since they were in Middle school. This has brought a new vision and experience to my life. As a candidate to become a Teacher, I feel that I have to continue learning all the new trends continually occurring in the technology field.

Technology has begun to take a very important role in our schools. It is considered a new movement in changing education currently and in the future. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare the teachers for this challenge through the access to technology resources and support from school districts or job sites, collaboration among peers and ongoing training. We live with technology around our lives every day.  As teachers, we must be ready to welcome this new era and take advantage in order to support and empower our students in the classroom with the new tools that gives us the use of technology.

First Technology Class- Reflection/11-6-12

Today is election day.
I am waiting for election results.
Proposition 30 is very important for me and probably for many of us working around schools.

I am feeling a little of frustration during this first class. I need more time to get access all the information provided today.

I had a tough day at work. It is hard to focus when you have a lot of things in your mind.
I will review and practice at home all this information. I like having more time and work at my own pace when I am learning something new.

I am listening that Technology is a challenge. It is true, especially for generations that are new to this new world. It is a challenge for me. I will work hard to do my best.

There is to much to learn. This class will help me acquire knowledge about using technology in teaching.