Creating an educational website!?!

retrieved on October 26, from http://bigdrawmarketing.com/web-development/web-design/

As part of our Technology for educator’s class this week, we had to begin a web page. I chose to use wiki spaces, and had to stop after a brief set up. After feeling overwhelmed, I began to search for some additional guidance on line. I found the attached video to help me better understand the importance and use of digital media and the presence of a website. I plan on now inputting graphics, audio, animation, and video with my wiki site to further enhance my students learning. "The ability of users to interact with a digital media application is perhaps the single most critical feature of digital media because it has enormous potential to improve teaching and learning..." (Shelly 207).  Students crave the use of technology. It not only engages the learner, but the use of multimedia allows students to preserve more of their knowledge.  My students are only in pre-k , but they all have computer access in their home and at school. I think having a classroom site would allow their parents to see what they are working on and some fun ways to connect their lessons at home. After my readings and internet search this week, I feel I have a better understanding on how to use and create my “wikispace” to best meet the needs of my students. 

retrieved on October 25th from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-msld_7j7T0

Shelly, G.B., Gunter, G.A., Gunter, R.E. (2012). Teachers discovering computers: Integrating technology in a connected world. Course Technology. Boston, MA.

Digital Storytelling

Digital Storytelling in the Classroom

http://prezi.com/ai99thfze0po/digital-storytelling/





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Hardware for Dummies

Retrieved on October 12, 2012 from http://www.fullercomputer.com/home_repair.php

If there was a book called, Hardware for Dummies, I would have needed it until this past week. In my Technology for Educators class this week, our readings dealt primarily with understanding computer hardware related to educators.  Previously at the mention of the words, “computer hardware, motherboard, or CPU,” I would have tuned out. However I now feel confident in my knowledge about the names of the basic components of a computer and what their basic functions are. I now know that the CPU stands for the central processing unit. It is part of the motherboard, also referred to as the processor, and controls storage, input, ouput, and more.  I am sill puzzled by how to fix or deal with a computer problem, but at least I have a better understanding of computer hardware vocabulary and how each part works together.  I hope to be able to pass on my basic set of knowledge on this subject to my students, and help them understand the purpose of each unique piece of a computer’s hardware.

Retrieved on October 12, 2012 from http://linda-oroke-esl-class.com/computers_websites

Sources:

Shelly, G.B., Gunter G.A., & Gunter R.E., (2012). Teachers discovering computers: Intergrating technology

       in a connected world.7th ed. Boston, MA: Course Technology.