Spreadsheets and more...

This past week was all about spreadsheets and creative learning. I tend to enjoy playing around in excel because there are several applications available in this program. However, tonight I played around in the Google version of a spreadsheet and I must say I am very impressed with this the very free program. Although there are several things I wish I had access to(like the center around the test function) but I was still able to complete my task without any problems. I think it is just amazing the capabilities of this software and I am wondering when Microsoft will lower the price of its office products when these free online applications can perform the basic functions successfully. I will be studying the future effects on Microsoft Office since the latest version has just been released.

Ahhhh after a wonderful vacation..playing catch up is difficult:(

After a wonderful vacation to Jamaica I find myself overwhelmed with homework and professional commitments. Even though I am struggling my way through the assignments I am enjoying every moment of the material I am reading. My goal for attending this program is found in the this very class. I wanted to learn technology based methods to incorporate into my classroom. I believe students learn when they are engaged and enjoy what they are learning. Technology is a great way to grab their attention and keep them engage throughout the entire lesson. The guidelines and strategies in chapter 3 are very informative and I will apply these techniques into my future lesson plans.

Reflections on CED0515 Class 1

The first class of CED 0515 has me very excited and ready to drive in! I am very excited because I want to build an effective lesson plan that incorporates technology everyday. I believe that technology stimulates education and keeps the students engaged throughout the entire lesson. With the digital capabilities of today there should no reason for lessons to not include some sort of technical presentation. Students of today are exposed to technology in many ways, by the celluar phone, television, computer, and music players. With these available resources it is very important for our students to also see these options in the learning process.

I know there many online resources and CD-ROM's available for use while teaching a lesson, I plan to use a lot of these resources and introduce my students to them also so they too can learn outside of the classroom.