Rection 10 EME 2040

I have learned many things in this class. One of the many things that I have learned in this class is a lesson plan is an extremely important tool in a teacher’s arsenal. What a lesson plan does is acts as a guide for what you want to teach the students. It outlines everything step and everything that you want done during the lesson. I feel that this is a tool that makes the difficult job of educating the next generation a lot less difficult. When the professor first introduced us to lesson planning I was amazed on much planning it takes to create a lesson plan. A good lesson plan takes time and effort to do. It is not something that is thrown together on the fly. Many times educators research other lesson plans and try to look at research that proves a particular lesson works. A lesson plan is immensely detailed and through and it has to be in order for it to be effective. There is also not just one type of lesson plan. In this class we went over three distinct types of lesson plans. These lesson plans are the Behaviorist, Constructivist, and Transpersonal lesson plan. These lesson plans are different in style and approach but they have proven to be effective. The main focus of these lesson plans are to educate students and have them be able to use what they have learned in the future.
Something else extremely important that was learned in this class is the use of technology. Technology is another important tool in the classroom. Technology can help the students better understand the lesson. When we were creating our lesson plans we used technology. Technology has made learning more accessible and easy for both educators and students. If students need help with an assignment, the internet which has a wealth of information is at their finger tips. Teachers and students can send emails to one another and there is even virtual school. This has become an important part of education and as technology grows, so will our use of technology in the classroom. As important as technology has proven to be in the classroom, we must still be mindful of it. The internet is full of material and some of it is inappropriate or full of false information. It is the responsibility of educators and students to make sure they use reputable sites.

Reflection 9 EME 2040

Technology is extremely important. Technology moves society forward and drives us to create new ideas and make existing circumstances better. Technology makes life easier and can help expand our knowledge. Technology opens windows to new ways of learning and helps students learn in ways. Technology aids everyone from the work place to daily life. It aids teachers in the classroom and helps them reach students in ways never thought to be possible. Technology has proven to be vital in society and the advancement of society. We need technology for many reasons and this reflection cannot begin to express all the reasons that technology is needed.
With all of this being said technology plays a pivotal role in the classroom. In the lesson plans that had to be created for this class we had to find resources for which we were going to use to aid us in the teaching of the lesson. In many cases we choose videos. In these cases we used technology. We also had to have the students do an assignment. The assignment that I had the do was one in which they had to do research on a particular topic. The students were to use the internet or any other resources which was in the class. Technology was to be used for this assignment. One of the resources that I found was a game which helped the children with multiplication. This is another example in which technology has been used in the classroom. This resources and learning aids were invaluable to the absorption of what I wanted the students to learn. Technology helps the students learn by different means which I feel is beneficial. I feel that this is beneficial because it creates an environment where knowledge is readily available. In the past, in order for students to do a research project, they would have to spend long hours in the library searching for books on the topic that particular topic. Technology has made this process much shorter and easier. This process has been made this way by the internet. Using the internet you can search for specific subjects and topics and find a multitude of information on this subject. As stated earlier in this reflection you can use technology to help students who may need extra help. You can refer students to websites and programs that can help them in areas where they lack.

Reflection 8 EME 2040

I believe that a Philosophy of Education is extremely important for every person to have. As an educator, a philosophy of education is imperative. I believe this because I know that this will guide me in my teaching endeavors. It will also help me guide the students in their future endeavors in a way that I hope is positive. I also believe that your education philosophy should reflect on yourself and the students that you will be interacting with.
My personal educational philosophy is to help a child become the best students and person as possible. As an educator it will be my duty to do whatever I can to assist the students in my care to become the best students they can be. I am well aware that this will be something that is extremely challenging because every child is different and every child learns differently. I am also aware that students are going through different situations in their personal life that may have an impact on their learning. As an educator I must recognize these signs and find a way to work with the student so he or she can learn as much as possible. I feel that students learning as much as possible is extremely important because everyone knows that knowledge is power. Also, knowledge is success. We see example of this everyday in our lives. One such example is the current president of the United States, Barack Obama. Everyone knows how much education that he has and everyone knows that he could not get to where he is now with an education at his side. Our current president is living proof that a good education is imperative.
The example I gave has proven that education can change our lives for the better but with an education you can change the lives of the people around you also for the better. What I mean by changing the lives of people around is becoming a good influence on the people around. One thing that I have realized is the people in our lives have a great influence on us. Education is important to me because it was and still is very important in my household. Also with an education you can have a better job and with a good job comes money. I feel that money is not the main reason why an education is important but money is obviously immensely important. To get to my point, with money comes the opportunity to take care of the people around you, i.e. your children, parents, and anyone else who are important in your life. Individuals with master’s degrees make $1.3 million more than individuals with a high school diploma (US Census Bureau, 2010). Also, as we all know, most jobs no longer hire people unless they have a high school diploma or GED.
The second half of my educational philosophy is just as important as the first have. As an educator it is my duty to do whatever I can to make the student the best person he or she can be. As we discussed earlier in class teachers are also therapist, social workers, and friends. As educators we must look at for signs of abuse or distress. If possible we must help the student with council or any other way possible. This help may teach them to deal with problems and help them grow. Also, we must equip students with reasoning skills and problem solving skills that they will be able to use throughout their lives. We also must set an example of what a moral, rational, and ethical person can be.
As educators we are privileged to have an impact on student lives. We have the honor of guiding students at a particular point in their lives. We have great influence on their educational experience so this cannot be taken lightly. We have the opportunity to shape their lives and how they feel about school. I will try to illicit the best out of my students so they can become successful student and successful adults.

Reflection 7 EME 2040

There are many tools that we use today in education and learning. One of the great tools of today is technology. In the technological age of today we must incorporate technology in education. I am happy to be witness to technology being an important faction of learning. The computer and the internet is an extremely important part of learning today. There are programs on the computer that can aid in understanding and learning. There are countless resources on the internet that helps us understand everything in education and learning and has changed the way we learn. One important technological tool that can be used in learning today is the Digital Story.
In class we have just went over what a Digital Story is and how it is done. The program that is used to create a Digital Story is Photo Story 3. I would have to say that the program is an extremely effective and efficient tool to use in education. It also directly relates to the EME 2040 class because it integrates technology into education and learning. I would say that a digital story is a story with pictures that relates to learning and education. A digital story can be used for many things. It can be used to teach a lesson to students or to convey a message. It can also be used in the way that we are using it in this class; as an assignment. Digital story always have an explicit topic and of course, there always is a story. The topic of the digital story that must be completed is Why technology is important in grades K-12. I would say that this is a fitting topic because as explained earlier in this paper, technology is an important part of education. It teaches and reaches students in different ways. I also feel that technology is important because it familiarizes students with technology that they will use later in life. I don’t see a better way to convey this message without using technology. We are explaining the importance of technology using technology. As a student, assignments such as this also enhanced my understanding of the subject matter. If I had to do an assignment where the computer and internet research was involved, I always felt that I learned better using these tools.

comments on: for frederico garcia lorca

This poem is about the grief that the author felt at the time of death of Frederico Garcia Lorca, who was the President of Spain at the time of his death. As I found out by the professor he was beaten and killed by hired henchmen of his lover. The grief that he felt at the time of death for Lorca inspired the grief of his own father’s death. He remembered the death and turbulent life of his father. The death of Lorca inspired something else in the author. It showed that someone’s death meant something because of their life. You must remember the way they lived and the things that they have done. In this your grief may be consoled.

Reflection 6 EME 2040

Telecollaborative learning is collaborative learning that involves the use of the internet or email or any type of communication with another class. In the reflection prior to this one I took a look at cooperative and collaborative learning and explained what I believed these types of learning to be and explain what they consist of. I expressed in that reflection how important I believe these types of learning to be. I believe that telecollaborative learning is just as important as the two. One of the articles we are to read discuses how a Canadian classroom did telecollabortive learning with an Israeli classroom. They did this by exchanging emails with one another. The students were to describe what a safe place was to them. Towards the end of the lesson they were to right a poem discussing what a safe place is to them. Because Israel suffers from terrorist attacks they talked about not feeling safe because of these reason. The Canadian students watched a CNN report on the internet regarding these attacks. It would seem by the end of the lesson the Canadian students had a better understanding of what the Israeli students have to deal with and felt empathy for them. They also gained a greater appreciation for their environment which was comparably immensely safer. I believe that if this is the kind of learning and understanding that takes place during telecollaborative learning then it is extremely important.
The learning that takes place in this type of learning is not readily achieved. This type of learning seems to teach understanding of other cultures and people and empathy for others. It also teacher respect for other cultures which is another extremely important factor of life. This type of learning can help a student develop a more diverse point of view because they are listening to the opinions and ideas of students who have different life experiences then themselves. This is important because we learn to see the world in different ways and from the eyes of a different person which is important. This promotes equality and nonprejudicial behavior. We all know how prejudice and inequality has harmed us in the past and is continuing to harm us today. Another reason that I am a fan of this type of learning is because it involves technology which has become an important tool in student learning.

Reflection 5 EME 2040

How do you feel about working in groups? I am always weary about working. I feel this way because usually when I am in a group certain things take place that I am not too keen on. One of those things are Group think, which is the group taking on one idea to avoid conflict or to get things done within a group. Another is it usually seems one person does the brunt of the work which I feel is never fair. Oh yea, there is always someone who does the least amount of work or nothing at all. Also, there is always someone that proclaims them self the leader either implicitly or explicitly. One other thing that usually leaves a bad taste in my mouth about groups is a usually always feel that I could have done the assignment much better all by myself.
With all these negative things being said about groups, I have had many immensely positive experiences in groups. Some of these experiences had lead to better self confidence because in a group I was forced to speak up. Another was I have learned to work with other people. Learning to work with others has lead to me gain conflict resolution skills. These are a few aspects and skills learned with cooperative and collaborative learning. Cooperative learning involves students working together to complete an assignment. Collaborative learning is a kind of cooperative learning that involves students working on an activity in small groups. These individuals are nose-to-nose and each person in responsible for their share of the work and the work of the entire group is important as well. The enfaces are on small groups because this provides an opportunity for students to use their strengths and work on their shortcomings. This happens because small groups give each student the chance to express their opinions and ideas more easily. I am not a big fan of working in groups but I do understand how important working in groups is. Working in groups develops interpersonal skills, which everyone knows are extremely important to have. Interpersonal skills will help you not only academically but through life as well. These small groups also enable respect to be afforded to everyone in the group. If everyone in the group feels respect then learning will take place more easily and effectively.