Using Inspiration on Macintosh

Using Inspiration on Mac was very relative to getting ideas out and conveying information. This icon offers learning to take place through web designs, mapping, and diagrams. It was easy to use and follow the instructions. This component of Mac basically allows students to highlight all the key points that others need to know. In some way I think of it like a fact sheet with pictures. I do believe students will enjoy working with Inspiration.

Digital Scavenger Hunt

The Digital Scavenger hunt was really cool. This is a activity that allows the students hands-on to get involved with technology. This was a collaborative assignment. It allows students to use technology, share ideas, and work together. Our group chose to do the "opposites" scavenger hunt, which was really fun coming up with ideas and seeing the outcome. I would definitely incorporate this learning activity into my classroom.

Midterm Evaluation

Over the course of this semester I have learned how to use Macintosh computers and have gained confidence in using them. As I have said before I was a bit intimidated of "how to use" a Mac. Before I didn't know exactly what templates to go to, I can definitely say I am learning! The things I have completed so far are very beneficial for future educators and just nice to know! Things such as posting wikis for a classroom, webquest, blogs, Digital Scavenger hunts, and using inspiration is the new way to convey information. I actually enjoyed incorporating the teaching curriculum standards to each project, before this class I had never done that. Teachers, parents, and students can share knowledge to learn in a fun way. It feels good to know I have gained knowledge with technology it makes me feel intelligent. These activities I have been an hands-on experience that allows all who engage to be truly engaged.

The Digital Experience

This was all about getting more familiar with with the tools available on the web. I actually had fun with Picasa. Just the experience of learning new short cuts (shift, apple and 4) is an easy cool way to get screen shots. I'm learning how to use Macintosh computers vs. the regular PC and it makes me feel privileged that I am gaining new knowledge and learning how to apply it. Through this digital experience I was taught more about Google Documents and how it has sooo much to offer. It allows me to store much more information and save all kinds of documents. It also gave me the opportunity to get connected with iGoogle and I enjoy using it because it is so user friendly!

Animoto Fun

Digital Collection

Lesson Plans

This learning process of putting together lesson plans are so neat, resourceful, and useful! I enjoyed this project and I am sure the students will also! The lesson plans we as a class (TPTE 486) came up with has core content to cover any information needed to teach children in a variety of ways by integrating technology in the classroom. This activity keeps children focused and motivated and the teachers can stay on task and provide learning at its best. These lessons plans of preparing to use technology should be incorporated into every state and school to ensure all the learning needs of students will be met.