End of the Semester

We're rapidly closing in on the end of the semester. It seems like we'll never manage to get all of our last minute projects completed. Every semester I go through the same process of stressing and worrying that I won't get everything finished. I've tried to stay on top of it all this semester, so hopefully I won't be stressing too much. Good Luck to all!!

Web Tools

There are a lot of really useful web tools that are available for teachers. I really liked iRubric, the PBL checklist site, and the crossword puzzle generator. I can see myself using them for my own classes to create projects. My favorite thing about these sites is that they are free. I did not like the quiz generator, because it is too easy for students to find the quiz on the web. There are other quiz sites that are free and secure. When I find a list of them i will let you know.
Good luck and Good night.

CIE 340 Midterm

Here is the link to the companion website for the Morrison book in CIE 340. Good Luck!


http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_morrison_fundaments_5/

1. How does an understanding of computer terminology assist a student with successful operation of current computer hardware components (Chapt. 1)?

An understanding of computer terminology can help a student gain a basic understanding of how a computer operates. An understanding of computer operations can help the student to fix minor problems or to gain the appropriate assistance in fixing any problems the computer may have.


8. Describe a learning situation that illustrates the difference between technology that is integrated into a lesson and technology that is tacked onto a lesson (Chapt. 5).

Technology should be fully integrated into the content area of the lesson. Successful integration adds to the students’ understanding of the subject being taught. Technology that is tacked onto a lesson does not add to the learning experience. It may even confuse students.

Go SeaWolves!

Just thought I would let everyone know that Wednesday night the Mississippi SeaWolves beat the Gwinnett Gladiators 5 to 3 last night! We played a really good defense last night. It seems like they have had more fruitful practices lately. Congratulations guys!

Blogging about Blogging

Blogging can be a really useful tool in the educational field. It's a new way for me to think about blogging. I typically blog on Myspace, about personal things in my life. The content of these blogs will help me to become a better educator, I'm sure.