Kristine Shipone

TLNT Chapter-11 This chapter speaks about digital portfolios for teachers, which is what we have to design in this class.  This portfolio is designed by the teacher/individual to include their academics, accomplishments, talents and teaching.  Other materials that can be included are resumes, lesson plans, experience and references.  Some tools that can be used to create this portfolio are Task Stream, iLife and Edu Tools.  This chapter is great for us as students to utilize when creating our own portfolio.  This is a great tool to present to a future employer when going on an interview for a job as it showcases all your accomplishments.  It it very impressive in lieu of handing over a piece of paper. This chapter also speaks about Student Participation Systems.  This is a wireless tool that offers real-time exchanges between students and teachers.  During a lesson students can answer multiple choice questions and students can answer with a yes...

TLNT-Chapter-10 Promoting success for ALL students through technology is an interesting chapter which speaks about differentiated instruction (DI) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).  Looking at UDL, students are offered instruction with multiple means of representation, expression and engagement.  The goal of UDL is to provide access for all students with disabilities and individualized options for all.  An example given is how a teacher uses PowerPoint to display vocabulary words and the definitions on the smart board so hearing impaired students can read the information while whole class engage in conversations.  Any other printed materials can also be transformed to digital screens with speech, sounds and pictures.  What a great way to modify materials so students feel included. TLBG-Chapter-3-Strategy 12 & 15 Strategy #12 Supporting students with special needs is broken down to two strategies: accommodations and modifications....

TLNT Chapter-7 Computer games as a learning resource is what stuck out most in this chapter.  As we all know computer, video and web-based games are most popular amongst children.  What a great way to implement computer game programs into lessons.  There are six basic characteristics associated with computer games. Rules Goals & objectives Outcomes & feedback Conflict/competition/challenge/opposition Interaction Representation or story Since computer games come in a variety of formats, knowledge games would work best when implementing a lesson.  Individuals are presented with a type of opposition that must be overcome.  Visual feedback on the individuals actions are given including rewards and accomplishments.  Some examples of math teaching games are Math Blaster, TreasureMathStorm, Numbers Undercover and Sunbuddy Math. TLBG- Chapter-3 Strategy-5 Gaming in the classroom simply means students playing games for educational/learni...

T LNT (Chapter 9) Some new technologies that were introduced in this chapter are Multimedia Technologies such as, podcasts and PowerPoint presentations. I am familiar with PowerPoints as I have created many and most professors use them when teaching. This is a multimedia presentation software system that gives its viewers text, data and images on a slideshow. A great feature of this tool is you can write notes on your slides that are only visible to only you which is great when making presentations and you forget what you want to say. Podcasts are audio recordings (some include video) in which teachers can use educational topics in their lesson as an auditory tool to enhance a lesson. Teachers can record a discussion and students can listen to that lecture at a later time to assist in completing assignments or study for an exam. Students can also generate their own podcasts for essays assigned or any class projects they may be working on. Students are sometime hesitant usin...

TLNT Chapter 6 Virtual field trips and interactive videoconferencing are two topics that stood out to me in this chapter.  Having the opportunity to have virtual field trips in the classroom are great way to help students make the connection to a topic being taught.  Students can stay in the comfort of their classroom and connect with popular destinations like Colonial Williamsburg and the Baseball Hall of Fame.  This type of activity allows students to take the concepts taught and have a visual representation which fosters learning. This is a great opportunity for those students who may not be able to afford a school trip and may have a disability that causes them not to participate. Interactive videoconferencing works hand in hand with virtual field trips.  This offers real-time access to individuals and places that students may not be able to visit.  For ex. another country or the military.  This allows interactions amongst the class and the site. ...

TLNT- Chapter 4 When reading this chapter what stood out to me was Technology and Change in Your Future Classroom.  This section helps me as a future teacher to learn about different forms of technology and how to incorporate this into my practice.  Three new tools that I have never been exposed to are digital pens, digital notebooks and electronic class notes.  I am surprised to learn about the digital pen.  This device records when an individual writes or speaks which can then be transferred onto a computer in typed form that can be edited, saved and emailed. This device could be used in so many classrooms today and I can name a few students in my class who could use it.  This section gives teachers tips for  using these devices which can make taking observation notes much easier,  but I immediately thought of how students can utilize this in the classroom. I'm not sure if this would be a good thing since this takes away from students writing and le...