EL ED BLOG #4

I really enjoyed using the kidspiration program. I found I was frustrated reading through the lessons on how to use it. I picked up a couple of new skills I wouldn't have learned on my own by reading it. I have never been the type of person to study a program. I am all about learning as much as I can by exploration. Growing up I explored Microsoft power point because it reminded me of a video making program. I later picked up Sony Vegas professional Video Editor and I am still learning cool features 4 years later.

I am looking forward to doing the picture assignment. I have my own digital camera and I use it often. What I really like to do with my pictures is put them into my video editing program. It is nice because its easy to use and more entertaining for others to watch.

EL ED BLOG #3

In class today we worked on creating our culture grams and pioneer tabs. I rather enjoyed the culture grams because I am passionate about Egypt. It was great to create a tab on the culture while learning a little more about the country. It makes me wonder that having variety in class assignments may give the student an extra emphasis to do it. If a child enjoys what they are doing then it doesn't feel as much like an assignment.

I am really beginning to understand the UEN website. In fact I find it rather simple. Most web programs and web sites are easy for me. The initial getting to know a program may be challenging but I feel I easily master what I put my mind up to make. I sat next to Shelli who is an older woman in the class. She isn't as up to date on how to work technology as me. While the lecture on how to create the Culture Gram was going Shelli was busily taking sincere notes. By the time the instructions was over I had already completed the assignment. I find that having a base of understanding of computers makes all other technology and programs easier to use.

EL ED BLOG #2

I wonder how many parents actually follow up on teacher created websites. I feel that parents would benefit from an updated website published by the teacher than by weekly letters on paper. I had a friend claim doom and gloom today. It made me think of what would happen to the technology industry. Then I wondered how it would affect education. Sometimes I feel people don't get up with the times because their is so much fear. Computers can be very scary to new participants. It made me think of all the people who would see learning the information in this class doom and gloomy. Life is exciting and what you make of it. Its just like technology. What you are able to do with the Internet and technology is really up to us. There are many class options. I really enjoyed creating the UEN page. It's quite simple once you understand the basics of whats required.

EL ED BLOG # 1

As I reflect on the class schedule I find that I am excited to find new ways to use technology in my classes. Technology takes time, however, when it is ready to use it can be so effective as a teacher. I have used technology in my classes, and I use it as often as possible. I find that the world is progressing so much technologically speaking. Its interesting to see new technology come out and I find myself even wondering what in the world to do with the technology. However I would consider myself quite confident and content in my abilities to learn technology. Creating this blog and creating the UEN website is just another way to put ease and sophistication into my ability to use technology in the future.

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