HI CLASSMATES!
I really enjoy last class and I never knew there were so many things out there for teachers to use. The thing I can’t wait to use is the groups. It is going to be really nice as a first year teacher to have some help. I also liked to Yahoo briefcase idea of having class pictures up for parents to view, but not without permission of course. I can’t wait to learn more technology that I will be able to use to help further my teaching and make children enjoy learning. I also learned a lot from the reading.
The article really made me look back at my own education and wish that teachers had more technology and wanted to teach for understanding instead of just “drill and kill”. I really enjoyed the article, but the thing that really touched me was when it said, “…general goals of teaching are for students to master content and to develop the skills, strategies, and attitudes characteristic of successful learners.” I couldn’t agree with this more. So many teachers including the teacher I am with right now in my field practicum focus so much on testing that the children really don’t really get a chance to understand the material. The children are going to end up great test takers, but not successful learners. I hope that as future teachers we will remember this article and help student understand and not just memorize to take a test. We can make a difference in the live of children as we teach.
2 comments:
I agree with your comment regarding all the tests that students are expected to take. It is unfortunate that education is becoming so focused on passing that exam that students are not even enjoying the learning process! With how many years that children spend in school, it is hopeful that they will at least like it a little, right?!
The group’s feature in Yahoo is definitely something that I will use as well. Not only is it beneficial for teachers seeking lesson plans or advice from other teachers, it is also something that I will use to communicate with people who have similar hobbies as I do.
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