To integrate technology into a history course there is a wide array of suggestions. The idea that seems like the most fun is probably the online treasure hunt. To make one I must construct links online to find the ultimate goal or build a series of websites with tasks to complete. It may be tedious but it will provide entertainment and learning to a classroom of students. Also, it will be something new as most students have not done something like this in class with their teacher. It can provide for a fun time for all involved.
The other choice is obvious; a webquest. Students in history classes need to learn, if nothing else, how to research materials. Webquests introduce tools to research and note taking for researched materials. It can serve as a springboard for a number of assignments; the one I did for class left open discussing other countries later on in a similar fashion. It can also draw the class to look deeper at a subject that they find interesting. Though building one takes a lot of time the outcome is great because students learn not only research skills but the materials you’re asking them to learn about.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Journal 8 (Chapter 9)
For my webquest I have chosen to introduce Italian culture to a group of students. It will provide them with a look at modern events as well as historically important dates such as the unification and the bringing about of a national currency. The simulated device I will use at the end will be a Jeopardy type game quizzing the students on what they have found. It is simple but will hopefully help them remember the new information.
The webquest meets its purposes because it will allow the students to focus on which aspect of history they would like to look at. Fashion and pop culture are subjects to look at in terms of modern events. It truly does offer a wide array of aspects for students to choose and will hopefully be beneficial for that purpose.
The webquest meets its purposes because it will allow the students to focus on which aspect of history they would like to look at. Fashion and pop culture are subjects to look at in terms of modern events. It truly does offer a wide array of aspects for students to choose and will hopefully be beneficial for that purpose.
Journal 8 (Chapter 7)
Internet use has had a significant effect on teaching and learning. In research papers many teachers in high schools require a number of websites to serve as sources cited. Many college professors ask for the same deal; their students provide online sources (excluding Wikipedia). Many teachers also use the internet to find articles relating to the subject matter they will be teaching that day. The internet is a resource to all members of a learning environment and can be used to provide information on any subject.
In recent classes in college I have experienced a professor using online resources often. Many history classes use the web to find illustrations, maps, historical images, and photos/artworks of famous figures which cause an extensive search prior to many classes for the professors. They add information to attempt to bring students in such as notes on different works or opinions placed on visual historical facts; such as Andrew Jackson had a huge nose or the Pieta had been done before. It often is a benefit because it illustrates history and provides further information.
In recent classes in college I have experienced a professor using online resources often. Many history classes use the web to find illustrations, maps, historical images, and photos/artworks of famous figures which cause an extensive search prior to many classes for the professors. They add information to attempt to bring students in such as notes on different works or opinions placed on visual historical facts; such as Andrew Jackson had a huge nose or the Pieta had been done before. It often is a benefit because it illustrates history and provides further information.
Journal 7 (Chapter 6)
PowerPoint can be considered hypermedia because it cooperates with websites. One can insert a link from web pages or connect an hyperlink from the web to a picture, word or word group. PowerPoint presentations can also be posted to the web from one’s own computer. Also, designs, sounds, and transitions could be downloaded from the web to be used in a PowerPoint presentation. Each aspect of PowerPoint can interact with the web.
PowerPoint is also considered multimedia based on the numerous facets that can make up a slideshow. While building a slideshow one can insert sounds, transitions, words, pictures, songs, media files, and links to websites. The fact that a person can comprise a slideshow with numerous forms of materials makes it multimedia because several forms of media can be combined to produce one excellent slideshow. Every aspect can be utilized in a single presentation however PowerPoint’s simplicity causes it to be a simple and useful tool for a wide range of students.
PowerPoint is also considered multimedia based on the numerous facets that can make up a slideshow. While building a slideshow one can insert sounds, transitions, words, pictures, songs, media files, and links to websites. The fact that a person can comprise a slideshow with numerous forms of materials makes it multimedia because several forms of media can be combined to produce one excellent slideshow. Every aspect can be utilized in a single presentation however PowerPoint’s simplicity causes it to be a simple and useful tool for a wide range of students.
Journal 6 (chapter 5)
Concept maps are simple to introduce into a history course because they are an organization of related items. In history they could be use to relate hierarchical families or to draw similarities between countries. They can also be used almost as a timeline for something like the American Revolution; the causes can be listed as branches. It can also be used as a simple version of a day’s notes; if all the notes connect to one theme a concept map could be drawn.
It is not hard to see how they can be used although the question could be asked, “Are they affective?” They will often prove a useful tool but they may be too simplified to bring success to students. The bubbles in the map will be short terms without definitions and so may prove useful for some subjects while becoming problematic for others. New material would be difficult to discuss if introduced on a concept map but reviews for subjects may work more smoothly.
It is not hard to see how they can be used although the question could be asked, “Are they affective?” They will often prove a useful tool but they may be too simplified to bring success to students. The bubbles in the map will be short terms without definitions and so may prove useful for some subjects while becoming problematic for others. New material would be difficult to discuss if introduced on a concept map but reviews for subjects may work more smoothly.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Journal 5 (chapter 4)
FileMaker Pro is an excellent software to become familiar with as a future history teacher. It provides not only an organization tool, perfect to outline historical dates, but also can allow for quick corrections if a project is incorrect. It can serve as a helpful tool in an history class because it can organize different dates inputted into its catalog. It can be used to highlight events as well, if a timeline is not used, to illustrate order of events.
The program is also easily accessible for students. It is not as well known as word or excel but seems very simple to use and easy to navigate. Students can also use the software to build their own timeline of events. The resource could prove to be a highly useful tool in a classroom.
The program is also easily accessible for students. It is not as well known as word or excel but seems very simple to use and easy to navigate. Students can also use the software to build their own timeline of events. The resource could prove to be a highly useful tool in a classroom.
Journal 4 (Chapter 15)
When I was younger I experienced mainstreaming where special education students would participate in classes like gym, music, and our library class. These classes were nothing different because there was little material being taught. Music was the most difficult class for inclusion because of the scales, but aside from that there was nothing too challenging for those students. The classes were not slowed much by having the students “mainstreamed” to be involved in some general education courses.
The problem with it in a class like physical education is that their physical skills are on display for the rest of a young class. Students of the third grade did not see that the person was born with a problem; they only saw themselves as superior. Ridicule of special education students was something common in my grade up through third grade when the last inclusion classes ran for our grade. If the students can be trusted in an environment with students from special education courses then it is an excellent idea because it likely helps the special education students realize that they are not much different from the students in more advanced courses.
The problem with it in a class like physical education is that their physical skills are on display for the rest of a young class. Students of the third grade did not see that the person was born with a problem; they only saw themselves as superior. Ridicule of special education students was something common in my grade up through third grade when the last inclusion classes ran for our grade. If the students can be trusted in an environment with students from special education courses then it is an excellent idea because it likely helps the special education students realize that they are not much different from the students in more advanced courses.
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