Journal 9: Science + technology= Creativity (and Fun!)

Citation: Mader, J & Smith, B (2009, August). Science + Technology= Creativity (and Fun!). Learning and Leading with Technology, Retrieved august 4, 2009, from: http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=August_No_1_2&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4363&ContentID=23906&DirectListComboInd=D

Summary
This article focused on some procedures that will help science educators encourage and stimulate students to be creative and innovative in their “science endeavors.” To do this, students need some basic outlines of assignments alongside the chance to use specific tools, such as microphones, digital cameras, camcorders, and probe ware to learn more about the technology and be able to expand their digital toolboxes to investigate the trends and patterns of data. To give students adequate time to explore each new technology is another important element. Finally students need their own teacher’s intentionally vague descriptions for the final product. It means teachers should give students free choices to use whatever medium they want to showcase their work. Thus, students will be encouraged and interested to do their projects as creatively and innovatively as possible.

According to the article, how can teachers facilitate instruction for students to apply technology in an innovative manner? Teachers can provide students with the tools, give them the time to be familiar with the tools, and try to get out of students’ way. Thus, students can produce an innovative result.

As a future teacher, how can I gain access to some examples of using these procedures to increase creative thinking skills of my future students? You can find some examples online at www.edtechinnovators.com that can help you to inspire your future students to be creative and innovative.

Journal 8:Choosing the Perfect Tools for One-to-One

Citation: Bouterse, B. Corn, J. Halstead, E (August, 2009). Choosing the Perfect Tool for One-to-One. Learning& Leading with Technology, 37, Retrieved August 4, 2009, from:
http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3720092010/AugustNo1/37115t.pdf

Summary
This article discusses the importance of purchasing appropriate computers for schools in order to best meet the needs of teachers and students in the current age of technology. If administrators purchase cheap computers that are not compatible with a school’s needs, they maybe have to spend more money in future because of poor manufacturing of hardware or other factors such a inadequate memory or inability to “read” more current software. Therefore, this article suggests six questions for buyers to consider prior to purchasing portable Laptops for schools or districts.
The first question deals with purpose. The buyers should consider: Will the computing device be used for a single purpose or multipurpose? The second question is about operating systems. What operating systems can facilitators, technicians, and teachers manage (windows, Linux, Mac)? The third question is related to applications. Does the school need to install applications by using the Web or CD? The fourth question is about content. Does the school need to put files, data, documents, presentations, and images onto the hard drive or web? The fifth question deals with peripheral equipment. Will the device be compatible with printers, projectors, digital cameras, or microscopes? The last question is about robustness. How long will the computing device work properly?
At the end, the authors applied these six questions as an evaluation tool to compare some products, such as HP Compaq, Traditional laptops and Inte1 Classmate PC. They concluded that buyers should not make decisions based on the cost of products but rather on the overall implications of the longevity of the device. Therefore, without any doubts, making a computing device accessible to every student and teacher can maximize the educational technology initiative.
What does “Thick” mean? According to the article, thick devices are regular computers or laptops which are working with operating systems like Microsoft windows Mac OS X, or Linux.
What does “Thin” mean? Thin devices are nonportable computers that are connected to a network.

My imovie-NETS-T(2,3)

I created this iMovie using iMovie software with video and audio clips provided by instructor.This video showcase some part of CSUSM in 1:09 minutes. It has special video effects,title,scene transitions, background music, and end credits.

PowePoint Presentation-NETS(1,3)

I created my interesting power point presentation using Micro Soft power point in order to introduce my reflection on some performance NETS for K-2 grade level . This powerpoint has five slids along with the relevant grafics,animations,and transitions.


Intro to NETS for Students Grade Level K-2(2)

Inspiration-NETS-T(1,3)

I created my inspiration from "inspiration.com" to organize my artifacts for National Educational Technology Standards. Inspiration is a visual, learning tool that helps learners to create a graphic organizer to organize their ideas. It can also be used in any subject area.

Fair Use Copyright- NETS-T (4)

My two classmate and I completed this assignment Collaboratively. We used Fair Use Harbor Website at http://www.stfrancis.edu/cid/copyrightbay/fairuse.htm. There were six sectionshat provid information and regulations regarding fair use of copyright. I wrote summaries of two sections in Google docs.

Copyright

My Wiki-NETS-T(1,2,3)

I created a Wiki page on Wetpaint.com. I chose Mixbook under the writing tools. Mixbook is a digital tool which is all about collaboration and creativity. It is a good tool that could make writing fun and interesting. I made a mixbook about my journey to Austria.