Write two paragraphs: Topic: More Power to
You-Becoming an Online Learner. State a URL to support your reflections. State your URL with revisions.
An individual first need to decide what
is the reason for wanting to take online classes. The individual might feel
that online classes are going to be easy.
In addition, an individual might not want to physical attend college
classes. An individual might not want to physical attend college classes due to
work hours and family responsibilities. These are the first steps an individual
should think about before becoming an Online Learner.
The second major step in considering to
become an Online Learner is making sure to have the major technical equipment.
An individual would not be a successful Online Learner if he or she does not
have the major technical equipment. An online instructor dislikes when an
individual informs him or her about not completing assignments due to Internet
failure. An individual should decide whether or not if it is worth the effort
when it comes to taking online classes. An individual might not be discipline
taking online classes because of the many distractions that might occur at
home.
The website that
supported my reflection is http://katina-stallworth.blogspot.com/2011/09/becoming-online-learner.html.
Revised URL: http://teaching.uncc.edu/academic-technologies/moodle-2/students/tips-being-successful-online-learner
Write two paragraphs: Topic: More Power to You-Know
Thyself-Discovery for the Online Learner. State a URL to support your
reflections. State your URL with revisions.
Self-discovery is when a person knows
about his or her own potential. He or she must know own skills, strengthens and
weaknesses. Once these areas have been acknowledge, assessments could be performed.
A person could use a five personality test. A five personality test ask
questions that pertain to a person life. This is one test that a person could
use to find out about oneself. Before a
person consider taking online classes, he or she must know oneself.
A person self-discovery is knowing how to
manage time and capabilities. A person has to know these particular areas so
that could truly benefit from taking online classes. In addition, a person that
works need to know how much time he or she allocate for taking online classes. However, a person not knowing their own
abilities through self- discovery would hinder their chances of being a
successful online learner. Furthermore, a person should find the best online
college to attend so he or she could be well equipped in knowing necessary
skills for the workforce.
The following website that
supported my reflection is http://toyastakeontechnologyeducationaltools.blogspot.com/2011/01/know-thyself-self-discovery-for-online.html
Write two paragraphs: Topic: More Power to
You-Motivation and Goal Setting. State a URL to support your reflections. State your URL
with the revisions.
A person has to be motivated to set goals.
A person has to encourage himself or herself by saying positive words. He or
she has to tell himself or herself to work hard and do the very best. After a
person, motivate himself or herself, he or she should start setting goals as
relates to their future career. However, a person has to set realistic goals in
order to achieve his or her ultimate dream. Furthermore, a person must be aware
how taking online classes could assist them in becoming a successful online learner.
A person should first decide if online
classes would be the best fit for him or her learning information. However, a
person should make a list of goals of how to obtain his or her career. A person
has to be motivated in order to make a list of goals. Also, a person has to
make a list of what are the benefits for taking online classes. A person has to
realize that online classes involves working hard and being committed in doing
all coursework successfully.
The following website that
supported my reflection is http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_87.htm
Write two paragraphs:
Topic: More Power to You-The Commitments of an Online Student-Managing your
Priorities. State a URL to support your reflections. State your URL with the revisions.
The
online student need to plan ahead and time for completing assignments. Some
online students are not discipline in completing and turning in assignments in
timely manner. In addition, these online students procrastinate in completing
and turning assignments. However, if a student attended traditional classes,
the instructor could discuss their concerns in private as it relates to
completing and turning assignments on time. Furthermore, an online student must
be committed and determined in completing and turning assignments in timely
fashion.
The online student should know how to
manage their time in completing assignments. He or she should allocate a
suitable time each day to work on assignments. In addition, the online student
should know how to manage stress when it comes to completing assignments. This
means he or she should take breaks when it comes to completing assignments. The
online student should find other ways to release stress such as walking,
running and jogging. It is important to know how to manage stress when trying
to get things done. The online students could perform poorly in their courses
if he or she becomes stress when trying to complete assignments and turn them
in on time.
The following website
that support my reflection is http://joanatew2.blogspot.com/2012/02/chapter-4-commitments-of-online-student.html
Revised URL is http://wworld-technology.blogspot.com/2011/01/chapter-4-commitments-of-online-student.html
Write two paragraphs: Topic: More Power to You-The
Online Classroom and Community. State a URL to support your reflections. State your URL
with the revisions.
There are many different factors involve
in an online class. There are many people, groups and technology involved in an
online class. This constitutes a community. A community is “a locality
inhabited by such a group.” http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/community.
In addition, the
individual and fellow classmates complete assignments and upload their
assignments online. The instructor communicate with online students by emailing
and videoconferencing.
Students are more at ease and better
prepared when they are aware of their roles and individuals within the
community. For example, the Professor, Technical Support and Academic Advisor
should be in the online community. The professor is the one who post
assignments, projects and deadlines for an online class. Online students get in
contact with technical support
when they have computer
problems. Academic Advisor is useful when the Professor is unable to respond to
question an online student might have about a particular matter.
The following website
that support my reflection is http://wordofbyrd.blogspot.com/2011/02/more-power-to-you-online-classroom-and.html
Write two paragraphs: Topic: More Power to You-Types
of Online Classroom. State a URL to support your reflections. State your URL with the
revisions.
Students have to use the Internet to access
online classes. Classes could be either
fully or partially online in some cases. In addition, online classes is
conducted in organize manner so students could easily locate assignments,
projects, quizzes and tests. Online classes has the same academic rigor and
requirements as traditional classes. Furthermore, online classes have students
to work hard similar to traditional classes.
There are three types of online classes.
The three types of online classes include the following: hybrid, web enhanced
and online. Hybrid classes are mixture of face to face and online. Web enhanced
classes are face to face and few materials are offered on web. Web enhanced
classes are highly recommendable because many hours are spent in a traditional
classroom. Online classes is simply done online.
The following website
support my reflection is http://www.christenseninstitute.org/two-types-of-online-learning/
Write two paragraphs: Topic: More Power to
You-Community Online: who, what, when, how and why. State a URL to support your
reflections. State your URL with the revisions.
Community online constant of people as
users of the Internet. Many people use the Internet for social networking.
However, many students take online classes. The community of the online classes
consist of fellow classmates and instructor. Many students take online classes
because of long hours working on job. These particular students are able to
work at home when taking online classes. This is just one of the benefits of
taking online classes. The other two benefits of taking online classes include
the following: time and money.
Community online requires people to share
information. However, students who take online should power sharing options.
Some power sharing options include the following: administrative power, content
contributions and moderation. Students who take online classes have to consider
the administrative power is from the instructor. Therefore, students who take
online classes must be willing to abide by the instructors rules and
requirements. In addition, online students have to make content contributions
on their blogs, wiki, and google sites. Furthermore, online students have to
make a decision to allow others to remove or approve the posting of information
on blog, wiki and google sites.
The following website
support my reflection is http://www.yourmembership.com/articles/138/Harness-the-Power-of-Your-Online-Community.htm#.VA02fSAo7IU
Part
A State a URL’s in this section of the module to support your reflections. State your URL in
the section of your module.
Define
the following terms/concepts
Digital
Native- A digital native is an individual who was born after the widespread
adoption of digital technology. http://www.techopedia.com/definition/28094/digital-native
Digital
Immigrants- Someone who was born before the
existence of digital technologies and adopted it to some extent later in life. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Digital+Immigrant
Netiquette-
The rules of etiquette that apply when communicating over the computer
networks, especially the Internet. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/netiquette
Web
Publishing- Creating a website and placing it on the Web server. http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/54333/web-publishing
Web
2.0- The second stage of the development of the World Wide Web, characterized
especially the change from static web pages to dynamic or user- generated
content and growth of social media. http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/Web-2.0
Text
Messaging- An
electronic message sent over a cellular network from one cell phone to another
by typing words, often in shortened form, as “l8t” for late on the phone’s
numeric or QWERTY keypad. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/text+message
Wi-Fi-
Wi-Fi is defined for wireless fidelity, meaning you can access or connect to a
network using radio waves, without needing to use wires. http://www.yourdictionary.com/wi-fi
ISTE
for Teachers- The standards for evaluating the skills and knowledge educators
need to teach, work and learn in an increasingly connected global and digital
society. http://www.iste.org/STANDARDS
ISTE
for Students- The standards for evaluating the skills and knowledge students
need to learn effectively and live productively in an increasingly connected
global and digital society. http://www.iste.org/STANDARDS
ISTE
for Administrators- The standard for evaluating the skills and knowledge school
administrators and leaders need to support digital age learning, implement
technology and transform the instruction landscape. http://www.iste.org/STANDARDS
Please respond to Part B in the
module
State
your revised URL’s in this section of the module to support your
reflections.
Part B
Preparing to Use Technology in a K-12 Educational Setting
State
3 URL’s to support this topics
Write
one paragraph stating how you will use this information as a highly qualified
educator in your school district
As an educator, I
must become a lifelong learner when it comes learning new things. The
information that I have learned about using technology in the classroom will be
beneficial in teaching students. Some technology I will use in the classroom
include the following: e-books, smart boards and IPads. I will have students
download books to read during reading block using e-books. I will teach lessons
in the classroom using smart board. Lastly, I will have students do research,
create blogs, wiki pages and google web pages using Ipads.
Hardware Basic in a K-12 Educational
Setting
State 3 URL’s to support this topics
Write one paragraph stating how you will use this information as
a highly qualified educator in your school district
As an educator, it is
wise to use other kinds of technology in the classroom to teach students.
Students enjoy learning when using technology because they might become very
bored listening to the teacher a day long. I will have students sometimes use a
computer. I will allow students to play educational games sometimes during the
week. I will use digital camera in the classroom to take pictures of students
working hard completing a class assignments. I will post the pictures of
students working hard on class bulletin board. However, I will get permission
to take pictures in the classroom from the principal. The approval of the
principal will allow to get permission from students’ parents.
Software Basics in a K-12 Educational Setting
State
3 URL’s to support this topics
Write
one paragraph stating how you will use this information as a highly qualified
educator in your school district
I have learned that
there are all kinds of software to use in the classroom. However, as an
educator, I need to find the right software that would help students practice
and learn different skills, concepts and ideas. Some software I will get for
the classroom include the following: math, reading and language. I will get
math software in the classroom because some students struggle with mathematical
problems. I will get reading software because some students are struggle
readers. Lastly, I will get language software because some students have
trouble pronouncing words and reading statements.
Portfolios in a K-12 Educational Setting
State
3 URL’s to support this topics
Write
one paragraph stating how you will use this information as a highly qualified
educator in your school district
As educator, I have
learned that it is important to keep a portfolio. I have learned that a
portfolio is collection of students work progress, efforts and achievement over
time. I will have my students to keep a portfolio of their school activities. I
will have students to keep journal writings, project grades and story writing
in their portfolios. I will have students to organize their portfolios in
alphabetical order by titles.
The Internet in a K-12 Educational
Setting
State
3 URL’s to support this topics
Write
one paragraph stating how you will use this information as a highly qualified
educator in your school district
I will definitely use
the Internet in my classroom. However, I will monitor students using the
Internet in the classroom. Some students will try to go on inappropriate
websites this is reason for monitoring them. I will have students to use the
Internet do research for writing papers, essays and reports. I will have
students to use the Internet to create educational blogs and goggle web pages.
Word Processing in a K-12 Educational Setting
State
3 URL’s to support this topics
Write
one paragraph stating how you will use this information as a highly qualified
educator in your school district
As an educator, I
will teach students about word processing. I will do a power point presentation
on using a Microsoft Word. I will show students how they could write papers,
reports and essays on Microsoft Word. I will have students to write an essay on
a particular topic using Microsoft Word and turning it in for a grade. I will
inform students about other word processing information such as creating
budgets using Excel.
Digital Images in a K-12 Educational
Setting
State
3 URL’s to support this topics
Write
one paragraph stating how you will use this information as a highly qualified
educator in your school district
I will teach students
about digital images. I will show students how to use digital images to
communicate a message to another person. I want students to know that they
could read what people are saying in pictures. I will have students use digital
images to create a story for others to read online. I will have students use
digital images in writing stories.
Diagrams, Maps, and Webs in a K-12 Educational Setting
State
3 URL’s to support this topics
Write
one paragraph stating how you will use this information as a highly qualified
educator in your school district
I will use diagrams,
maps and webs for science and social studies class. I will have students to
locate places, countries, states, and cities on maps. I will show students how
to create diagrams for science topics such as plants and cells. I will have
students create webs for learning information. Lastly, I will inform students
about different webs such as concept and ideas.
Databases in a K-12 Educational Setting
State
3 URL’s to support this topics
Write
one paragraph stating how you will use this information as a highly qualified
educator in your school district
I will inform students
about educational databases. Some educational databases I will inform students
include the following: cool math, reading wizards, and science kid. In
addition, I will inform parents of information resources databases. Some
information resources databases I will inform include the following: after
school program, parent organizations and community service for low income
families. I want parents to know that there programs, services, and
organizations that assist with help their children. Some students need extra
help when it comes to them in learning information and being healthy.
Spreadsheets in a K-12 Educational Setting
State
3 URL’s to support this topics
Write
one paragraph stating how you will use this information as a highly qualified
educator in your school district
I will show students
how to do spreadsheets in mathematics. I will show students how to create budget
spreadsheets using Excel. I will show students how to create spreadsheets on
other mathematical topics such probability and statistics. I will have students
create their own probability and statistic spreadsheets using Excel. I want
students to be well equip using Excel to create any type of spreadsheet.
Multimedia/Presentation Tools in a K-12 Educational
Setting
State
3 URL’s to support this topics
Write one paragraph stating how you will use this information as
a highly qualified educator in your school district
As an educator, I have learned that it is
good to do multimedia/presentation tools. I will use multimedia presentation
tools in the classroom. I will teach students how to create an avatar. This
will show students that presentations can be made by other means. I will teach
students how to upload power point slides on slide share for others to read and
few. I will teach students how to create a wordle to bring excitement to
learning.
Web Authoring in a K-12 Educational
Setting
State 3 URL’s to support this topics
Write
one paragraph stating how you will use this information as a highly qualified
educator in your school district
After learning about
some educators do not use web authoring, I will definitely use web authoring
for the purpose on wanting parents to know about what is going in the
classroom. I will use web authoring by creating a classroom website as a
communication tool to inform parents about school events, activities and
parties. In addition, I will use web authoring to create a blog to share
educational information. I will use web authoring for others to respond about
the things I have said about teaching students’ information, concepts, ideas
and facts.
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