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Thursday, September 30, 2010
Internet English Activities and/or Games
This is a list of preferred websites having online games or activities that will help the teachers develop a better performance in general and specifically in class for the betterment of the student and the education process
Reading
Games to learn new vocabulary
Listening
Games to learn new vocabulary
Listening
Learning, education and technology
Fifteen or twenty years ago nobody or very few people would have imagined the ways humans learn today and how technology affects them directly or indirectly, especially information technologies. The following writing presents some of the features as best as possible regarding this technological impact in today's education and learning process.
The 3 phases of education technology
Phase one includes a dynamic presentation with computers and it uses also a lot of digital visual aids. In phase number two regular text books are replaced by electronic books and the students can have access to a vast array of information such as the www. Regarding phase number two, here the student is not merely a passive recipient of information, but he himself creates and publishes new knowledge as he or she is motivated by the use of technology. In this last phase communication, collaboration and creation come into place. Even thou these phases seem separate they can be combined.
Today, how people learn revolves around technology, especially the newer generations. All around us is permeated directly or indirectly by technology. Nowadays people cannot do much without it, most persons would feel lame without the internet, or the cell phone and its messages.
As the reading pointed out `` Technology by itself does not guarantee learning``, a student can be surrounded by all technological advances , but if no one teaches him/her how to use it accordingly then he/she will not learn at all, but instead might incur into misusage of it.
The knowledge on how to use technology today has to be into every person`s mind, but not only the use thereof but how to use it appropriately. Technology itself is neutral (not good nor bad), meaning that it will be good if given an appropriate use, but destructive if given an inappropriate one. So, nowadays especially teachers and parents need to know how to use all the technological assets in an appropriate manner. Therefore, they can be able to teach the kids how to take great advantage of it, because if they do not know how to use it wisely, who can teach them?
Unfortunately today most people lack critical thinking and they just think that all in the internet is reliable or acceptable and then they become merely receptors of information that in many instances is filled with junk and superficiality. We seem to have become trashcans just opening ourselves to a huge array of stimuli and information that really affects our behavior and, sad to say, in many cases for bad. We have not only to know how to use technology, but I think the most important part has been belittled, which is that someone has to teach us how to analyze and respond to this new era of vast information.
References
http://www.vtaide.com/png/ERIC/Learning-Tech.htm
The 3 phases of education technology
Phase one includes a dynamic presentation with computers and it uses also a lot of digital visual aids. In phase number two regular text books are replaced by electronic books and the students can have access to a vast array of information such as the www. Regarding phase number two, here the student is not merely a passive recipient of information, but he himself creates and publishes new knowledge as he or she is motivated by the use of technology. In this last phase communication, collaboration and creation come into place. Even thou these phases seem separate they can be combined.
Today, how people learn revolves around technology, especially the newer generations. All around us is permeated directly or indirectly by technology. Nowadays people cannot do much without it, most persons would feel lame without the internet, or the cell phone and its messages.
As the reading pointed out `` Technology by itself does not guarantee learning``, a student can be surrounded by all technological advances , but if no one teaches him/her how to use it accordingly then he/she will not learn at all, but instead might incur into misusage of it.
The knowledge on how to use technology today has to be into every person`s mind, but not only the use thereof but how to use it appropriately. Technology itself is neutral (not good nor bad), meaning that it will be good if given an appropriate use, but destructive if given an inappropriate one. So, nowadays especially teachers and parents need to know how to use all the technological assets in an appropriate manner. Therefore, they can be able to teach the kids how to take great advantage of it, because if they do not know how to use it wisely, who can teach them?
Unfortunately today most people lack critical thinking and they just think that all in the internet is reliable or acceptable and then they become merely receptors of information that in many instances is filled with junk and superficiality. We seem to have become trashcans just opening ourselves to a huge array of stimuli and information that really affects our behavior and, sad to say, in many cases for bad. We have not only to know how to use technology, but I think the most important part has been belittled, which is that someone has to teach us how to analyze and respond to this new era of vast information.
References
http://www.vtaide.com/png/ERIC/Learning-Tech.htm
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching
The following information regarding instructional technology has a paramount importance in today's teaching process, every teacher nowadays should be acquainted with at least the basics about it.
Technology
It is the practical application of knowledge to solve real problems through the design of practical tolls and machines.
Instructional Technology
It is the use of technology (all about it) as means to support education.
Technology for Learning
It is tthe training that people get to be able to use technology to teach others.
Educational Technology
It is the use of technology correctly to enhance the teaching and learning process, and to know where to locate it.
Some benefits: easy to access, wide participation, improves students writing skills.
Rationale Elements
It is the practical application of knowledge to solve real problems through the design of practical tolls and machines.
Instructional Technology
It is the use of technology (all about it) as means to support education.
Technology for Learning
It is tthe training that people get to be able to use technology to teach others.
Educational Technology
It is the use of technology correctly to enhance the teaching and learning process, and to know where to locate it.
Some benefits: easy to access, wide participation, improves students writing skills.
Rationale Elements
- Motivation
- Unique Instructional Capabilities
- Support for new instructional approaches
- Increases teachers productivities
- Required skills for informational age
The Seven principles
- Encourages contact between students and faculty: this one should be implemented at all costs to develop an environment of trust.
- Develops reciprocity and cooperation between students: so peer tutoring takes place among other good activities.
- Encourages active learning: learning by doing or constructivism.
- Give prompt feedback: so the students get better and motivated.
- Enphasizes time on task: so the activities take place successfully.
- Communicates high expectations: so the students try to give their best.
- Respects diverse talents and ways of learning: multiple intelligences come into place here.
This information should be the applied in every classroom, so that the learning process becomes a more effective on and the students of today can become efficient in the challenges of tomorrow.
References
Friday, September 17, 2010
Strategies to use Internet effectively
The following presentation has for objective to show adults how to surf the net effectively and how to make the best of it. Today the use of the Internet is a must in any school and should be learnt by every teacher.
Strategies to use internet effectively seqb
View more presentations from quesadasender.
Useful videos
1- Teaches how to use Google
How to use google search like a professional user. Tips & Tr
2- Teaches the basics on how to use Internet for senior citizens
3-Teaches specifics on how to manage the browsing history.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
I am
I am Sender Quesada, a person that is in the path towards the perfect Truth and Bliss and that has an open mind and attitude to explore any possible situation from the simple to the complex, from the rudimentary to the highest technology in order to attain them and in order to separate, visualize and distinguish between false and true education, amongst poor and higher ways to become educated.
I studied Agroecology and I am passionate about nature and all that has to do with sustainable living and self sufficiency related to the correct use of the natural resources.
I expect from this course to give all that I can and to cooperate in the enrichment of others and myself through an active performance and through the knowledge from my teacher, classmates and from the availability of technology and its power thereof.
References
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