Monday, July 16, 2007

Post # 5

Welcome back to my blog! Chapter 5 was about Digital media and educational software applications . I was most interested in the educational software. I think that alot of the games would be fun for students but we all know the down falls of some educational software......SAM. I think the critical thinking applications would appeal to the age range I may teach in the fall such as the Harry Potter game. I remember the GeoSafari game from when I was in grade school, however it was not on a computer it was a "play computer" Technology has really advanced since then.


I haven't really learned anything since the last class because there was not a last class. I think I will use alot of the educational software that was talked about on pages 299-302. It will help me give those students who finish early something constructive to do. I know that I will be using drill and practice software because I will be teaching 2nd grade and they must learn their math!


Enough about educational technology applications..... I have to start thinking about how I will decorate my classroom. I know some teachers go a bit overboard. Oh well school doesn't start till Aug 20th so I have a while. It is so hot outside. I am glad the classrooms are well air conditioned!! Until Post # 6

4 comments:

Laoz said...

I let students play typing games after they finish their assisgnemts. There are some good flash ones out there that don't require downloading.

Anonymous said...

I cant wait till I get my own classroom. Ima be that teacher that goes way overboard.

KA-47 said...

so...i take it you will be teaching math?

d said...

Yes, educational software should be fun, motivating, and appropriate. And as far as SAM goes...