Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Chapter 12 Reflection

On page 288 it talks about local learning communities.  I found that you can learn a lot by knowing who the leaders in technological integration are in the school you are in.  knowing who can help you with integrating technology into your classroom is a good resource for us as new teachers.

I liked that this chapter again brings u that we shoudl monitor ourselves  as we grow proffesionally as it did in chapter 2.  I think it is important to see where you came from and where you are.  This will keep us aware of what we need to work on in the future.  I also think it helps keep teacher open minded and always looking for a new way to teach the same thing.


I woudl like to record my class periodically throughout the tear to see what is effective and if there is anything I could work on.  I think this would be a great way to keep track of how I am doing as a teacher.  I liked the suggestion

Chapter 11 Reflection

I did not know about the four components we should consider  in dealing with  the digital divide dilemma.
1.access to up  to date hardware, software and connectivity
2.Access to meaningful high-quality and culturally responsive content and the oppertunity to contribute to that content.
3. Access to educators who know how to use digital tools and resources.
4. Access to systems sustained by leaders with vision and support for change via technology
This is all on page 271.

I liked the list on pages 267 and 268 for supporting students socil needs.  I feel it is important to keep the students interacting with one another in order to help them later on in life in the work feild, I honestly wish there were more group projects when I was in school.  I believe socializing is an important part of our lives and can be very beneficial in learning.

I do plan on incorporate collaborative projects into my classroom I especially liked the idea of the reflective journal in the list. I feel that is students can reflect on what they ave read and see how others have interpreted the same  reading that they will become more open minded in what they read and how they look at things.