Q: How can mathematical modeling be applied in education?
A: Mathematical modeling can be used in education in order to create hands-on products that can be manipulated. Mathematical models can reinforce material learned in certain content areas. For example, if I were teaching a lesson on the Earth as a sphere and my students made a model of the Earth it would be a great way to reinforce the material because the students would have to take the aspects of the Earth into consideration when making the model. For example, they have to know to tilt the Earth at a 23.5 degree axis and to include an equator in the middle of the sphere.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Chapter 10: Games and Virtual Environments
Q: Make a list of five math, five language arts/reading, five science, and five social studies computer-assisted games.
A: Math
•The Algebra Game
•Operation Order
•Wallet Game
•Asteroids
•The Chaos Game
Language Arts/Reading
•Puzzlemaker
•Wacky Tales
•Word Turtle
•Text Twist
•Monster Hangman
Science
•Newton’s Laws of Motion
•Design Squad
•Quarked
•Plant Tycoon
•Dr. Despicable’s Dastardly Deeds
Social Studies
•50 States
•Carto’s Magic Maps
•Westward
•The Book Years
•The Role-Playing Game Years
These games were found on the websites for Games and Gaming on page 288 of the text.
Bitter, G. G., & Legacy, J. M. (2008). Using Technology In The Classroom (7th
ed.). Pearson Education, Inc. (Original work published 1984)
A: Math
•The Algebra Game
•Operation Order
•Wallet Game
•Asteroids
•The Chaos Game
Language Arts/Reading
•Puzzlemaker
•Wacky Tales
•Word Turtle
•Text Twist
•Monster Hangman
Science
•Newton’s Laws of Motion
•Design Squad
•Quarked
•Plant Tycoon
•Dr. Despicable’s Dastardly Deeds
Social Studies
•50 States
•Carto’s Magic Maps
•Westward
•The Book Years
•The Role-Playing Game Years
These games were found on the websites for Games and Gaming on page 288 of the text.
Bitter, G. G., & Legacy, J. M. (2008). Using Technology In The Classroom (7th
ed.). Pearson Education, Inc. (Original work published 1984)
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Chapter 9: Technology Integration in the Content Area, Including Early Childhood, Educationally Challenged, and Multidisciplinary Units
What are the benefits of using technology across disciplines?
It is very beneficial to use technology across disciplines. Technology can be incorporated in a number of ways. In mathematics, the computer is beneficial because it can be used to input data and create graphs. Technology can be beneficial in science when performing lab activities. The calculator is especially useful during lab activities because it provides very quick solutions to math problems. In language arts the computer is beneficial because when typing a paper the writer can receive immediate feedback on spelling and grammar. In order to teach our students the importance of technology we must demonstrate the benefits of technology in our classrooms.
It is very beneficial to use technology across disciplines. Technology can be incorporated in a number of ways. In mathematics, the computer is beneficial because it can be used to input data and create graphs. Technology can be beneficial in science when performing lab activities. The calculator is especially useful during lab activities because it provides very quick solutions to math problems. In language arts the computer is beneficial because when typing a paper the writer can receive immediate feedback on spelling and grammar. In order to teach our students the importance of technology we must demonstrate the benefits of technology in our classrooms.
Chapter 9: Technology Integration in the Content Area, Including Early Childhood, Educationally Challenged, and Multidisciplinary Units
What are the benefits of using technology across disciplines?
It is very beneficial to use technology across disciplines. Technology can be incorporated in a number of ways. In mathematics, the computer is beneficial because it can be used to input data and create graphs. Technology can be beneficial in science when performing lab activities. The calculator is especially useful during lab activities because it provides very quick solutions to math problems. In language arts the computer is beneficial because when typing a paper the writer can receive immediate feedback on spelling and grammar. In order to teach our students the importance of technology we must demonstrate the benefits of technology in our classrooms.
It is very beneficial to use technology across disciplines. Technology can be incorporated in a number of ways. In mathematics, the computer is beneficial because it can be used to input data and create graphs. Technology can be beneficial in science when performing lab activities. The calculator is especially useful during lab activities because it provides very quick solutions to math problems. In language arts the computer is beneficial because when typing a paper the writer can receive immediate feedback on spelling and grammar. In order to teach our students the importance of technology we must demonstrate the benefits of technology in our classrooms.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Chapter 7: Planning and Developing Technology-Rich Instruction
What is Data-Driven Decision Making?
Data-driven decision making is when decisions are made based on a wide collection of data. This data could be everything from student test scores to enrollment rates. Teachers can use data from one school year in order to make appropriate decisions for the following school year. Teachers can analyze data about assessment scores in a particular area and determine whether or not the teaching strategies they used worked or not. Keeping data can be a very useful management tool because it helps the teacher stay organized.
Data-driven decision making is when decisions are made based on a wide collection of data. This data could be everything from student test scores to enrollment rates. Teachers can use data from one school year in order to make appropriate decisions for the following school year. Teachers can analyze data about assessment scores in a particular area and determine whether or not the teaching strategies they used worked or not. Keeping data can be a very useful management tool because it helps the teacher stay organized.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Chapter 6: Learning and Teaching with Technology
What constitutes a technology-enriched learning environment?
A technology enriched learning environment is one where technology is incorporated into the curriculum and everyday classroom activities. These classrooms allow students to type papers on computers, rather than writing papers all the time, and the teachers may even review the paper on screen with the students rather than reviewing printed versions. These classrooms also allow students to make presentations or videos for assignments, rather than writing essays all the time. In order for technology-enriched learning environments to be successful the students must be focusing on the content, rather than the actual software itself. These learning environments are essential because they allow for collaborative work and immediate feedback.
A technology enriched learning environment is one where technology is incorporated into the curriculum and everyday classroom activities. These classrooms allow students to type papers on computers, rather than writing papers all the time, and the teachers may even review the paper on screen with the students rather than reviewing printed versions. These classrooms also allow students to make presentations or videos for assignments, rather than writing essays all the time. In order for technology-enriched learning environments to be successful the students must be focusing on the content, rather than the actual software itself. These learning environments are essential because they allow for collaborative work and immediate feedback.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Chapter 14: Producing and Presenting, Including Podcasting and Digital Storytelling
What role can digital storytelling play in education?
Digital storytelling seems like a fun way to learn and can be used as a form of communication. Some of the approaches are using video, animations, audio, music, and photos. This can be used in a classroom by requiring the students to retell an event in history. By using digital storytelling the students may be able to remember the historical event more easily because they have to use higher order thinking in order to develop the story.
Digital storytelling seems like a fun way to learn and can be used as a form of communication. Some of the approaches are using video, animations, audio, music, and photos. This can be used in a classroom by requiring the students to retell an event in history. By using digital storytelling the students may be able to remember the historical event more easily because they have to use higher order thinking in order to develop the story.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Chapter 5: Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues
How does technology use contribute to social and equity issues in schools?
Technology use contributes to social and equity issues in schools mainly when teachers are using a particular software they would like all of their students to use. The teacher may be tempted to just copy the software for all the students because it is a simple process. This is piracy, though. Some teachers might do it anyway but this sets a bad example for the students. Even though it is very easy to make copies of software there are pretty hefty consequences. There is also a problem with affording enough software for all of the students. If the teacher cannot afford the software for all of the students to use at the same time it may not be fair to allow some students to use it and not others.
Technology use contributes to social and equity issues in schools mainly when teachers are using a particular software they would like all of their students to use. The teacher may be tempted to just copy the software for all the students because it is a simple process. This is piracy, though. Some teachers might do it anyway but this sets a bad example for the students. Even though it is very easy to make copies of software there are pretty hefty consequences. There is also a problem with affording enough software for all of the students. If the teacher cannot afford the software for all of the students to use at the same time it may not be fair to allow some students to use it and not others.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Chapter 12 Simulations and Data Analysis
How can teachers develop data analysis skills in their students?
In order to develop data analysis skills in their students teachers should demonstrate how to collect, interpret, and represent data. Teachers can ask questions that require the students to back up their answers with data, or teachers can provide students with data and ask questions that require the students to interpret the data. Also, teachers can provide assignments that require students to represent data in charts like pie charts, for example.
In order to develop data analysis skills in their students teachers should demonstrate how to collect, interpret, and represent data. Teachers can ask questions that require the students to back up their answers with data, or teachers can provide students with data and ask questions that require the students to interpret the data. Also, teachers can provide assignments that require students to represent data in charts like pie charts, for example.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the World Wide Web
Q: How can email be used to enhance communication in educational communities?
A: Email can be used to enhance communication because once an email is sent to someone it shows up in their inbox almost right away. Email is easy and convenient. Teachers can use email as a way to communicate with parents and it can also be used as a way for teachers to communicate with each other. Teachers can use email in a number of different ways. For example, teachers can email information about homework assignments to parents.
A: Email can be used to enhance communication because once an email is sent to someone it shows up in their inbox almost right away. Email is easy and convenient. Teachers can use email as a way to communicate with parents and it can also be used as a way for teachers to communicate with each other. Teachers can use email in a number of different ways. For example, teachers can email information about homework assignments to parents.
Chapter 2: Productivity Tools and Application Software
Q: How can productivity software be used for teaching and learning?
A: Word processing software can be used to provide students with instant feedback on their writing. For example, Microsoft Word underlines misspelled words and incomplete sentences. Word processing software also allows both teachers and students to produce documents more quickly. Spreadsheets can be used to quickly create charts and perform functions. Online databases can be used by teachers electronically manage and access student information. This allows for teachers to have much more storage space in the classroom.
A: Word processing software can be used to provide students with instant feedback on their writing. For example, Microsoft Word underlines misspelled words and incomplete sentences. Word processing software also allows both teachers and students to produce documents more quickly. Spreadsheets can be used to quickly create charts and perform functions. Online databases can be used by teachers electronically manage and access student information. This allows for teachers to have much more storage space in the classroom.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Chapter 1
Q: How have societal trends during the Information Age been influenced by technological advances?
A: Societal trends were greatly influenced during the Information Age. Prior to the Information Age workers were involved in the manufacturing of products and the economy was built on goods and services. During the Information Age workers became more involved in the creation, management, and transfer of information and the economy was built on information. Also, cognition and metacognition became more important than ever before. The three most important trends that mark the Information Age are a shift in demographics, an acceleration of technology, and an ever expanding base of available data. Some children in schools today have never lived in a world without computers, whereas people born before the Information Age may have lived in a world where computers were not yet invented. People used to have to go to the library and find actual hard copies and encyclopedias and other books for information but now people can just type information into a search engine and find all kinds of resources.
A: Societal trends were greatly influenced during the Information Age. Prior to the Information Age workers were involved in the manufacturing of products and the economy was built on goods and services. During the Information Age workers became more involved in the creation, management, and transfer of information and the economy was built on information. Also, cognition and metacognition became more important than ever before. The three most important trends that mark the Information Age are a shift in demographics, an acceleration of technology, and an ever expanding base of available data. Some children in schools today have never lived in a world without computers, whereas people born before the Information Age may have lived in a world where computers were not yet invented. People used to have to go to the library and find actual hard copies and encyclopedias and other books for information but now people can just type information into a search engine and find all kinds of resources.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
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