Internet Assignment

Internet Assignment Miranda Guptill EDUC 1301.001 Professor Sumrall November 18, 2011

Internet Assignment Internet Assignment Part I The web 2.0 tool I chose to use is called Wikispaces. A wiki is an online site that allows users to add and edit data. From an educational standpoint it gives teachers and students an opportunity to creatively work together outside of the classroom. Students can post their work, give and receive comments, or work together as a group to complete projects. Another great aspect is that it is not just limited to the class; students work can be viewed globally. They can receive feedback from students in Africa, a teacher in France, or an expert at NASA. Lastly, this tool gives parents a window into what their children are learning creating an opportunity for them to work much more closely at home. Using a wiki is simple and if you happen to have trouble getting around on internet and are on the lacking side of the digital divide there are a number of very helpful tutorials available. Once you have created your space your options are seemingly limited only to your imagination. You can edit each page as you like importing pages from sites like Glogster.com, uploading photos from your computer, or embedding videos from Teachertube.com. My wiki is composed of completed assignments from my college course. I have created blogs on Glogster.com and imported them onto my wiki. On my home page I have pictures of me and my family and a short description of myself. I also have pages for my resume, philosophy of education, and lesson plans. I look forward to using my wiki as an interview tool when I begin looking for employment as a teacher. I have only good opinions of this web 2.0 tool. Not only does it allow for connectivity, collaboration, and communication in the classroom, it opens a door for learning and socializing on a global scale. Until recently I was opposed to having this kind of technology in school feeling that it would be more of a distraction than anything. Today I see the undeniably positive

Internet Assignment effects of integrating the internet and new technology into our childrens learning. It can allow for deeper lasting learning and students will be more engaged in their education. If we ignore this technological revolution and revert to traditional teaching strategies we will only hinder our children when it comes to their future which is ever advancing technologically. In my classroom I hope to use sites like Wikispaces.com to communicate with the parents of my students as often as I can to keep them informed of their childrens progress and areas they need help on a daily basis. I want to be able to have online discussions with classes from different parts of the world and give my students an exciting way to complete and submit projects with an opportunity for peer review. I also want to give my students a place to study with games and creative activities at home that get the whole family involved. My ideas are limitless. I am simply excited to get started.

Internet Assignment Internet Assignment Part 2 Teachers Websites Teachers.net (www.teachers.net) This site provides helpful chat boards for teachers to communicate with other teachers at different levels to get advice and tips. It provides an area for teachers to share lesson plans and projects. It also has a classifieds and jobs section for those looking for employment. Teachertube.com (www.Teachertube.com) This site is very much like Youtube.com providing a place to upload and share educational videos for the classroom. Lessonplanspage.com (www.lessonplanspage.com) This site is dedicated to lesson plans. You can find and share lesson plans for any grade level and any subject. It also has a community section where you can find inspirational stories, blogs, and newsletters.

Teachers Organizations Council for Exceptional Children/CEC (www.cec.sped.org) This organization is dedicated to the education of individuals with disabilities and/or the gifted or talented. They offer professional development in special education, seventeen divisions of specialized information, journals, newsletters, conventions, conferences, and special education publications. Music Teachers National Association/MTNA (www.mtna.org) As Americas oldest professional music association this organizations focus is toward music teaching and the art of music. They provide general support to music teachers and have a number of programs that promote musical education. They have a professional certification program

Internet Assignment that helps improve professionalism in the area of applied music teaching. They also have a foundation fund that assists teachers and students in their educational pursuits. The National Association for the Education of Young Children/NAEYC (www.naeyc.org) Its name is self-explanatory. They are dedicated to the development and education of all young children providing support for those working with children from the ages of birth to eight. They are the leading publisher of educational resources including books, videos, and posters in early childhood education and give their members discounts. They also have numerous programs for the support of early childhood education.

Parents Websites Parents.com (www.parents.com) This site offers a laundry list of support and advice for parents. It has a number of categories to choose from starting at pregnancy to dinner recipes. You can create a blog, read newsletters, and even take quizzes. PBS Parents (www.pbs.org/parents) This site provides educational advice, health and fitness tips, and ideas for games or birthday parties. The Mommies Network (www.themommiesnetwork.org) This site not only provides support and advice for parents, it offers an opportunity to join and help support a local group where you can become part of a community.