Computer Self Efficacy Survey

Well it is all over now! I just completed the Computer Self Efficacy Survey. It would be very interesting to see how my answers have changed since I took that survey in May. When I first started this class, I was sick to my stomach. I worried constantly and got very little sleep. It was hard for to adjust to a professor that just gave you the basics of an assignment rather than the details of how to complete it. However, I am thankful now that this class was structured that way. It allowed me to teach myself and have my peers assist me, also. I can't wait to get back to school and show everyone what I have learned! I am also super excited to change the way I integrate technology!! =)

This survey relates to ISTE NETS T standard #2 because it allows me to reflect on this class and everything I have learned about technology these past few months.

Best of luck to all of my classmates in your endeavors throughout life!

TPACK

Well, this is it! I completed the last assignment using Google Docs. If you are interested in reading about my content knowledge and how technology is related, just click here. It was awesome to see how much my mindset has changed in just a short amount of time. As stated in my paper, I always used PowerPoint as my technology resource but now I have no many more tools to use. All of the tools that I have learned in the class are going to be beneficiary to my teaching in one way or another. I also took for granted some technology tools that I use that I overlooked when starting this class.

Google Docs is a great tool for creating papers! I love it and it is always on the web, so if your computer were to crash or you forgot your flash drive at home, no worries because it is on the web! =) It is also neat that you can share it one person, two people, ten people, or everyone! It has a lot of the same features as Microsoft Word, which made the transition easier. I also liked the feature and highlighting the word and then going to the tools tab and having it list all the different definitions for that word. It saves time from having to get a dictionary or typing it in the search engine.

Now looking at the ISTE NETS T standards, it is easy to say that this assignment fell under standard numbers one through five. It allowed me to explore my creativity using technology and to collaborate with my peers about technology and its' advancements. It also helped me to develop my teaching strategies based on technology and incorporating it to promote student learning. This assignment has shown me just how fluent I am when using technology and using it to allow learning for all of my students. It also allowed me to evaluate myself on the effectiveness of my teaching while integrating technology.

Google Forms

Above is my survey that I created using Google Forms. You can view the data from the survey, also. This survey was created in order to be used in my Physical Education classroom. It will allow me to understand how many of the students are physical active and healthy and how many are not. This survey also gives them a chance to control what activities we do in class. Google Docs is amazing is so many ways. It was very easy to make this survey.

This survey could be e-mailed to the parents and co-workers. A great tool that the schools in this county are implementing is Edline. This survey could easily be attached to Edline and accessible to everyone, including parents and students. If the family does not have a computer, it can be printed out and mailed to them.

According to the ISTE NETS T standards, an activity like this would easily fall under standard one. Using Google Forms allows me to promote and model my creative thinking while using technology. It also allows to meet all learning needs of the students, which falls under standard two. By creating a survey, I am allowing my students to communicate with me their prior knowledge, standard three. Standard four is relevant because I am developing an understanding and awareness of using digital-age communication and collaboration tools. Also, I am sharing my knowledge with others. The last standard is also relevant due to the fact that if schools use Google Forms then it will add effectiveness to our school!

JeopardyLabs

Health Jeopardy- Chapter One

I created this Jeopardy game as a review before the Chapter One test. It was created using Jeopardy, a website solely based for creating games. Students always play a review game the day before their test. They really get into the review games and it gives them a chance to exhibit their competitiveness. This is a great tool to use rather than PowerPoint. This is also a great tool for students to use as well. Students could create a Jeopardy game to help them remember important facts and then they could allow a group of students to play and see how each other do. I will use this website from now on to create my games, because it is much for user-friendly and quick!

According to the ISTE NETS T standards, I believe that depending on how this tool is used it could easily be used to meet all five standards. As stated before, if the students create the game for other classmates then this would refer to standards one, three, four, and five. It would allow students to use their creativity to make a review game based on the information that they feel is important. It would also allow them to become more comfortable using technology and using it to teach their peers. It would create a learning environment in the classroom while the small groups are completing the Jeopardy game.

Cyberbullying.wmv

Click here to see my PhotoStory on YouTube. I thought that Photostory was a great tool use and very user friendly. There are so many things that you could use this type of technology for to teach students.

It is a great tool to reiterate a concept. Also, I want to use this in my health classes. Every year we discuss PSA (Public Service Annoucement) and the different types. The students are then required to create their own. Also, as we talk about drugs, alcohol, and tobacco the students are to create a PSA on each chapter. Some students create a PSA for one the topics and then other students are against it. It causes a debate in class, which also helps students to understand the real, life-threatening consequences of each one.

Looking at the ISTE NET S standards, I would have to say that this project relates to all of the standards in one way or another. This activity relates to standard #1 because it promotes creativity by allowing the students to create their own PhotoStory. It also models collaborative learning between students by allowing them to work together to create a PhotoStory for class. Standard #2 discusses the diverse learning styles of all students. This activity is great for all learners, there is visual and auditory. If a student can create a PhotoStory on his/her own then they are displaying fluency in technology systems, which is part of standard three. Uploading PhotoStory to YouTube to allow everyone to see it is showing students the safe and legal way to use technology, standard four. The last standard relates because Photostory allows students to evaluate and reflect on their research!

Prezi - Zooming Presentations

The Importance of Physical Education in Schools on Prezi

As with most of the assignments for this class, I enjoyed using Prezi. Overall, it is very easy to operate this great tool. It is a creative way to make your thoughts interactive with the audience.

I really like how you can see the entire presentation at one time. When using PowerPoint, it often becomes confusing because you have to click back and forth between slides. Sometimes when using PowerPoint presentations, the creator includes the same information twice or they leave information out because it was thought to be on there.

There are some similarities between PowerPoint and Prezi. Both are used to create presentations for audiences. They also allow you to use text and images as a way to communicate your thoughts. However, when deciding on which one to use I would have to say that I like PowerPoint the best. I enjoy the option of being able to zoom your thoughts to make it more enjoyable, but there are ways to create a PowerPoint presentation that is enjoyable.

After completing the last few assignments, I have learned many ways to make PowerPoint presentations fun. Such as using labels or motion path. Prezi has limits on what you can do. However, with PowerPoint the possibilities are endless.

According to the ISTE NETS S, I would have to say that this activity relates similar to the other presentation activities. It relates to standard #1 by promoting creative thinking using technology. Students will be able to really become active with this presentation. Standard #2 reflects how students can use this as a different type of assessment. Students could also work in pairs, which means they would collaborate together while using technology, this applies to the third standard.

MotionPath

I created a MotionPath using PowerPoint. This was a fun activity. I chose to do basketball and make it geared for elementary students. This can me used to show the motion of a pass, dribble, or shot. Before this assignment, I had absolutely no idea that you could do this in PowerPoint. I used to think of myself as a computer geek because I knew a lot about them, but apparently I don't know as much as I thought!

According to the ISTE NETS T standards, the MotionPath assignment relates to many of these standards. It relates to standard #1 by promoting creative thinking using technology. Standard #2 reflects how students can use this as a different type of assessment. Students could also work in pairs, which means they would collaborate together while using technology, this applies to standard number three.

Labels

I created a PowerPoint slide for the Labels assignment. I chose to do the bones in the hand for teaching anatomy in my Physical Education and Health classes. This is great tool to use for review or a test/quiz.

This was a frustrating activity for me. I started using the PowerPoint version for 2003 and realized that I needed to use the 2007 version to make my life easier.

According to the ISTE NETS T standards, this activity would relate to standard #1 because the students can explore creativity with this assignment. I think it would be a great tool to use in the classroom!!

Ignite

Benefits

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Ignite is a great way to show a presentation without someone speaking during it. Therefore, creating this PowerPoint presentation was more difficult that I had expected. I was nervous that I didn't have enough information, but at the same time nervous that I had too much.

Growing up, we were always taught to put as little as possible into our PowerPoint slides. Then again, I was always giving a presentation while the slides were up. It is great to learn new ways to do things.

To upload my PowerPoint to the internet I used SlideShare. I created my PowerPoint on a lesson I would teach in the gymnasium on the first couple days of school. Also, I have been asked to be our Wellness Coordinator at school, so this would also be a great, short presentation for the faculty and parents to see.

This activity would be a great one for students to do. As with the regular PowerPoint presentation, this would be a great assessment for the students. In the field of Physical Education, students are missing class for various reasons and it is hard to come up with ideas for them to make it up without taking class time away. The best part also about this activity is students in grades 4th and 5th can do this. Now it may not be as advanced, but they are still capable of completing this assignment. This assignment will also eliminate them bringing in an external drive. They will be able to post it to the web and give us the web address to view it! AWESOME!!

I think that this activity is similar to the PowerPoint, so the same standards apply. By having the students do this, it will relate to the ISTE NETS T standards. Standard #1 applies because the students will have the opportunity to be creative while completing a class assignment. Also relates to standard #2 because we are giving the students an opportunity for a different type of assessment. Standard #3 also relates because students will be communicating their thoughts via PowerPoint.

This is a harder activity but still enjoyable!

PowerPoint

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Creating this PowerPoint presentation was fun, but a very time-consuming task. To upload my PowerPoint to the internet I used SlideShare. I created my PowerPoint on a lesson I would teach in the health classroom. Actually, I did teach this lesson, but not like this. I really like this PowerPoint presentation much better!!

This activity would be a great one for students to do. Especially in my field. For students who miss class 6 or more days due to injuries, they are required to create a PowerPoint. They must have one slide for each day missed, in order to receive the grades they lost while sitting out. It must also be related to P.E. or Health. The students then bring in their disc or zip drive and we grade them. This will eliminate them bringing in an external drive. They will be able to post it to the web and give us the web address to view it! AWESOME!!

By having the students do this, it will relate to the ISTE NETS T standards. Especially standard #1 because the students will have the opportunity to be creative while completing a class assignment. Also relates to standard #2 because we are giving the students an opportunity for a different type of assessment. Standard #3 also relates because students will be communicating their thoughts via PowerPoint!!

What a great activity!

Jing Screencast

I used Screencast to create a tutorial on how to set up an account using Blogger. Here is my screencast. It was a lot easier to create than I had originally suspected. Once you have created the video that you want to post, you just simply click on the share button at the bottom of the screen.

You must use Jing to create your screencast. Jing is tool that is set up on your desktop and it found all the way at the top (it's a yellow sun). It allows to capture anything on your computer. For example, the video I created has a captured image of a word document as well as Mozilla Firefox. You can also click on the Jing icon to retrieve all of your history. You may also use Screencast to retrieve your history.

Looking at the ISTE NETS T standards, I would have to say that this activity relates to almost all the standards. The first standard is about using creativity to understand a student's reflection about a concept. A teacher could assign this project after teaching multiple things and it is the student's responsibility to teach it to the class. The 2nd standard is about creating an activity that can relate to different styles of learning. Students can express their learning in different ways using this activity. By doing this activity, students are demonstrating that they are able to communicate information using technology, which is the 3rd standard. Students will also have interaction using technology which is part of standard number four. The fifth standard discusses the leadership involved with using technology. If the students are teaching other students using this tool then they are using leadership skills and incorporating technology.

This is a wonderful tool to use in the classroom!

Jing Graphic

If you would like to see a larger version of my Jing Graphic, please click here. This Jing Graphic was created because I am a Physical Education teacher and softball coach. At the high school level, we teach the students the fundamentals of most team sports. Bunting is a key fundamental skill in baseball and softball. If a team has players that can bunt correctly then that is a huge offensive weapon. In the image, I pointed out the key basics to bunting.

The Jing Graphic is a great tool that can be used in any classroom. Every student can benefit from a visual presentation. It is also fairly easy to create a graphic. The tools located in this tool were easy to find and use. The best part about it is that the file is saved as a PNG and can be saved to your hard drive or a removable storage device. Actually it gets even better.. your project is saved in Jing History so you will always have it!!! If you ever need it again, all you have to do it upload it from one of the above sources! Cool.. I know. Overall, I enjoyed creating this graphic.

Looking at the ISTE NETS T standards, I would say that this assignment related to standard #3 because we would be modeling this to our students. I think it would be a great idea to have students create something like this in the classroom. If a teacher would choose to do that then it would relate to standard #1 because the students would be able explore their creativity using a new technology tool.

Google Draw Tool

Here is an enlarged version of my drawing. I used Google Docs to create it. This was a neat activity to complete. I sell Premier Jewelry aside from teaching, so I am constantly using tools to create invitations or announcements. Google Draw Tool is very easy to use and understand. Anyone can add their own picture to their drawing (which is what I did) or insert a shape (also what I did). It is easy to add text and change the color or size of the text. A simple click on the mouse allowed me to publish this to web.

This could be a great tool for in the classroom. Students would be able to create a drawing and then post it to the web so everyone in the classroom had access to it. The part about publishing things to the web is that it will always be there. I have saved items to a zip drive and then lost them due to a virus. Posting items to the web prevents this problem!

Looking at the ISTE NETS T standards, creating a drawing refers to standard #1. It allows students to explore their creativity using technology. Students can also use this tool as a reflection of their understanding of the current content. If the students post their drawing to the web then that would fall under standards #4 and #5. As stated before, it is a great tool to use in the classroom!!

Self Assessment

I just finished my self-assessment survey. Unfortunately, I had to go back and change some things whether it meant adding, removing etc. =(

I hope everyone else completed their blogs correctly, because it is time-consuming to go back and change everything! I feel like I have changed all my blogs to meet his standards, but it still isn't enough. Not really sure why I feel this way, but I feel like even my best doesn't meet his standards. Does anyone else feel like this?

It makes sense to complete this survey. It addresses standard #5 of the ISTE NETS T standards. We are taking time to evaluate our work up until this point. This survey can be a great tool in the classroom. The students would be able to evaluate themselves to better understand their progress in the classroom.

Glogster

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A glog is a really neat way to create a poster. It allows you to add video and sound to your poster, as well as pictures and text. The neat thing about all of these options is you can make your own to upload or you can choose from its gallery.

You have the opportunity to create your own glog, just click and start creating!

A glog would be a great tool to use in the classroom. After teaching a lesson, a teacher could make a student create a glog based on their knowledge of what they have learned. Or a teacher could create this assignment as a pre-test for the students before teaching the content. Also, maybe the teacher is half-way through the content and wants to know how the students feel about this topic, they can create a glog! The possibilities are endless!!!

I actually believe that there are three standards from the ISTE NETS T that correspond with this lesson. By using a glog, we are promoting and supporting our creativity with technology. As stated before, it is a create tool to use to understand a student's conceptual understanding. It is also a use of emerging digital tools. Teachers can create their lesson to adapt to the uses of glogs.

The only thing that I found disturbing about the glog, and I don't think it is a problem, is you have to find out by trial and error. There isn't anything on the website (at least I couldn't find anything) that told you how to do things. In a way it is a good thing, because you are teaching yourself something. However, it can be very frustrating also! Overall, I enjoyed creating a glog!

My Self Portrait

Original

Aren't I beautiful?! LOL This was another fun activity. I chose big, red lips because that is exactly what I have. Also, if you noticed, I used the eye brows to create earrings for my eyes. I did that because aside from teaching, I also sell Premier Jewelry! I tried to match my eye and hair color as best possible.

You should make your own self portrait too, try it Picasso Head

It was fun being able to use different shapes to create different things in the picture. The only problem I really came across was trying to change the color after I added something different to the face. At times it wouldn't sense what object I wanted to change the color of. Other than that it was great!!

ENJOY!!

This activity related standard #5 of the ISTE NETS T standards. We are using an application in technology that will promote student learning in our classroom. We can use the Picasso Head as a tool for students to collaborate about the information they are currently learning.

Learning Styles

Yay!! I used the snipping tool again!! I figured it would be easier for everyone to see my results as I did rather than typing them in a sentence. According to my results, I am a multimodal learner. This really isn't a surprise to me. I learn better by someone showing me what I need to do. Also, I would rather give verbal directions, interesting huh?!

Most of the students I have in high school are visual learners, some kinesthetic. At the beginning of every year my students complete a survey similar to this one. However, they can determine their style of learning based on their answers and use a chart to color in learning style. It is a great tool for me to use through out the year!

If you want to know what your learning style is take the survey yourself!

I think it is interesting to learn that most people are multimodal learners. I must say though that I agree with that. A lot of my answers depended on what was being learned. For example, when it comes to giving directions, I would rather just say them to someone. However, in the classroom I need to see the concept before I can learn it. Some people may learn numbers by hearing them in a sequence,but can't complete an addition problem without seeing it demonstrated first. Each student learns different, it is because all of us are multimodal learners with an emphasis in different styles.

This activity relates to the #4 standard of ISTE NETS T standards. We are collaborating with each other about our learning styles. Learning styles are so vital in the classroom. We need to do an activity like this to address all the different learning styles that we may encounter in the classroom.

Snipping Tool

Here is my image. I chose this to show how I learned to add a subscription using Google Reader.

There are so many things that we are learning that we can use in our classroom to assist our students' learning. It is just amazing to me. The snipping tool is a great tool to emphasize something to students.

The snipping tool is related to standard #4 of the ISTE NETS T standards. We are taking information that we know about technology and creating a clip art to better explain the information to someone else. This is a learning strategy that is suitable for all learners.

I knew someone that had taken this class over a year ago and he would always talk about how much he enjoyed it! After the first week of this course, I was frustrated. However, now I absolutely love this class!!!

VoiceThread

This was an awesome activity! I am not going to lie, I was a little bit nervous in the beginning. I liked this activity so much that I would like to integrate into my classroom, either Health or Dance. We had to post our VoiceThread to the Who Are You group conversation. You can always create your own signing up at HERE!

It is just amazing to me how much technology has changed in the last 3 years!!! By using VoiceThread, people from all of the world can connect to other people without leaving their home. A friend of mine study abroad for a semester in college and I wish I would have known about this, because we could have kept in contact!! Wow, this would be awesome to use in a history class. Just put a famous person's picture up and talk about that person as if you were them!! Just AWESOME!!

While looking at the International Society for Technology in Education, I noticed there are a couple of standards that I would consider that match. The one that I really think matches is number 3, Model Digital-Age Work and Learning. I feel as though completing this task has allowed me to demonstrate fluency in technology by transferring current knowledge to new situations. Also, as a class, we are all collaborating with each other and learning abut each person.

I really did LOVE this activity!

Google Reader

here is my google reader address


Always Learning

Sup Teach?

I picked two different sites to subscribe to and follow. Both of these sites came from the lists of blogs Dr. Pierce put in the assignment description.


Both of these sites are very informational. The first blog is focused around technology which is great for me!! I enjoy learning new things and look forward to use Google Reader to learn more about technology. The next site is kind of a "pick me up" for teachers. There are several people who post blogs on this website. They are all experiences that they have been through or something that will make teachers smile and remember why we became teachers in the beginning. Sometimes life becomes overwhelming in the teachers' world, so it is an amazing concept to have a blog like this that I can follow! It makes me very very happy!! =)



I also added a link to the left of my page so you can see what I am following as well! =)

This activity relates to standard #4 of the ISTE NETS T standards, as we are showing each other the activities we are reading. It allows us to show our cultural understanding as we share with our peers the things that we enjoy reading and learning about.

Google Docs

My Resume

I have successfully created and posted my resume by using Google Docs.

I created this resume as if I was using it to apply for another teaching job for the upcoming school year. Of course with Berkeley County, there is an online application so it has been a while since I have created a resume such as this one. Enjoy =)

This resume activity is related to standard #3 of the ISTE NETS T standards. We are creating a document that is not paper. This document is posted on the internet for the world to see. It allows us to communicate and collaborate with multiple people about our work.

Blog Address and Blog Survey

I just realized that what the numbers mean in the "Post" column. So I wanted to let to know that here is my blogger address. I have completed the Blog Survey, also!

This blog is going to be a great activity. It relates to the all the standards set by the ISTE NETS T. When we first create a blog we are learning a whole new meaning to the word technology. We are pulling all of our prior knowledge together to assist the new knowledge by using blogger. Once we have created blogger we are going to continue to learn new aspects of technology. We will developing new learning experiences as we experiment with blogger. Everything we are learning, we can teach to each other. Some people may learn a new concept quicker than the rest of us. It is a great teaching tool!

Internet Connection Test

My husband and I have Verizon DSL at our home. Our test results stated that our download speed is 1.52 Mbps. Our upload speed is 0.38 Mbps. According to my husband, those results are pretty good. So I am very anxious to see what everyone else gets in order to compare ours! =)

This activity relates to standard #1 of the ISTE NETS T standards. We learned about our internet speed. This activity really had us thinking about how things upload or download on our computers. We also spent time exploring a real-world issue as people deal with their internet connection every day.

Personality Test Results

Well folks, I was completely wrong. HAHA! The personality test actually had be as a Guardian. I am shocked!! I kind of feel like this type of personality is at the opposite end of the spectrum compared to the one I chose in my previous blog. I can use this type of personality in my classroom with my students. Guardians believe in following the rules and cooperating with others. Guardians are not comfortable about winging it! That is so true about me!! There is no way I can go into my classroom not knowing what I am about to teach or how I am going to teach it. This is good information for the students to know so they know what to expect in my classroom.

Guardians honor traditions and customs very strongly. I feel as though this is a very important asset to have at a school. There is saying at our school, "Once an Appleman, always an Appleman." Most of the teachers at Musselman have graduated from that school. Therefore, we all take pride in our school and our traditions. Principals need to know that whoever they hire is going to respect their school and its' traditions. Also in the workplace, Guardians are great team members. We can lead or follow. Also, we are always loyal to our group once we have committed ourselves to it!

This activity relates to standard #3 of the ISTE NETS T standards. We were to demonstrate fluency with technology by taking this survey. Also, it allowed us to collaborate with our peers to learn about their personalities. This activity also allowed us to communicate our results.

My Personality

If I had to choose my type of personality, I would go with Rationals. They are described as people who are independent and strong-willed. They also focus on problem-solving. You can ask my husband, I am one of the most independent persons you will ever meet! I want nothing more than to accomplish my all of goals in life, also another characteristic of Rationals! Also, once I set my mind to something I will not stop until it is completed; good, bad, or indifferent. There are other characteristics of different temperaments that describe me, but I think the Rational group says it best.. so I guess we're about to find out!

Browser Wars

Just like everyone wants to be #1 in what they do, the same goes for web browsers. Web browsers are used every day and allow people to explore the internet in any way they choose. Some people may be looking for pictures, while another person is looking for an article. Either way, someone opens a web browser to start searching for answers.

The four most popular web browsers today are FireFox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Opera. These web browsers compete for the #1 spot based on their security features, easy browsing, performance improvements, and navigational layout. Web browsers fight tooth and nail for the #1 spot because that will generate more market revenue and attract more advertisers.

I really enjoyed completing this assignment because it was interesting to really think about web browsers. I can remember when my family received our first computer with internet. We used Netscape and we had dial-up. It was so frustrating to use. Then I was able to witness the change to Internet Explorer. When I got to high school, most of the computers there used Internet Explorer and I became very familiar with it. Therefore, I continued to use Internet Explorer when I went to college. I received a virus my freshman year and when I brought my laptop back to my uncle (who is a Networking Engineer) he yelled at my for using that web browser. He downloaded Mozilla onto my laptop and for the past 5 years, it is the only web browser I will use! Interesting how it all makes sense now!!

This assignment related to standard #1 based on the ISTE NETS T. We were to research information that can promote our student learning. All of us have used a browser before, but now we understand more about them. We are promoting new technology so that we may use it in our classroom.

Introduction

Hey guys! I am very excited about taking this course and learning all about technology!!! I wish everyone the best of luck. I am not the best when it comes to things like this so I am probably going to be leaning on you guys for support! =)

I currently teach Physical Education, Health, and Dance at Musselman High School in Inwood, WV. I also coach basketball and softball. I enjoy anything and everything that has to do with sports. I am happily married to Jason Beard. My family and friends are my rock and I wouldn't be the person I am today without them!