Last thoughts on EDM 310!

Here are some of the last thoughts I have about my EDM 310 class. I really enjoyed this class because it has helped me a lot with the use of computers, since I'm not that great with computers. I have also learned that there are several teaching tools out there for educators to use. For example, the use of ALEX and ACCESS these are wonderful sites to ensure teachers on the state standards they need to teach their classroom. Learning how to use Google Tools is another good thing that will better help me with organizing and finding new ways to teach old material. Using podcast was my first and I'm not sure just yet if I would use it again any time soon because in my opinion my voice does not sound that great to listen to due to my accent; however, it was fun working in a group on a topic we enjoy. I think that Mr. Tashbin is a great teacher because he will help you in any way he can. He will slow down and repeat things if necessary and shows you step by step how to do things on computers. Teaching more hands on is the best thing for me instead of just seeing it and writing it down.

Txting away ur education!

As I was reading Txting away ur education I agree that texting in the classroom should be eliminated. I do not text nor do I receive many text, so I might not relate to the whole fad on how texting is so great. I think that administrators need to crack down at the beginning of the school year not toward the end that I have seen recently. Not only letting the students know, but also the parents as well because it's the parents coming to the office saying their child's cellphone was taken away and they want it back. I have worked in the office at Burns Middle School and I believe that the parents are worse than their kids due to the fact they say their student texted them in class and they want to speak to them. I also think that it's true that students are not learning as much because of texting.

I am An Optimist!

After reading I am An Optimist by Mr. McClung I could relate to what he was saying about teachers putting a limit of success on their students. I however, have never been told by my teachers or parents that I would not amount to anything, but I have heard teachers getting on to students who disrupt the class say that is this what they want to do for the rest of their life be a trouble maker. I find that teachers who inspire their students that they can become anything they set their mind to are the teachers that the student will remember forever. One example would be myself because my high school Biology teacher really made me realize how much I love science. I also believe that I to am an optimist and that we as educators must see the positive in all of our students.