Blog Journal 6
Blog Journal 6
28 February 2019
On a schools website, you can find plenty of helpful tools for students to succeed in their classroom, whether it's you, your student, or your entire class. Van. R Butler elementary school was the primary school I attended, so I decided to check back to see what had changed, how their website had developed, and even check out if some of my favorite teachers were still teaching there. Although Butler doesn't require each teacher to have class pages with their personal newsletters etc., they still have so many tools that would be helpful to me as a parent. Pubically, I can see events coming up, calendars, and parent-portal info for homework help. One thing I found especially helpful is the entire page of academic resources. On this page, you can find lists of numerous learning tools, games, and worksheets.
Link to Butler Elementary's website
Outside of the teacher world, there are countless ways technology can help anyone strive in the professional world, no matter their profession. Although I'm not 100% sure or set on "what I want to be when I grow up," I think that technology is going to help me reach that decision. The internet is now the number one way to apply for jobs, internships, and get your name out there. Sites like Linkedin are like social media for the professional world. So many people use it to stay connected to their colleagues, while also meeting new people who could potentially get you a job. No matter what my future holds, I guarantee technology will help me get there and help me strive in whatever field I end up in.
Last week, our class took a visit to FSU's "Technology Sandbox." This is where anyone can go to learn about and play with all of the latest and greatest technology. One new game that really caught my attention (shown in the photo below), combines a virtual world with a hands-on, kinesthetic element. You had to puzzle together the pieces in front of you in order for the virtual character to travel in the right direction and win the game. I think that games like these are going to be crucial in future classrooms, for the sole reason that children nowadays are doing everything completely online. Children are no longer writing as much, they're typing. They aren't building with their hands, they're clicking buttons on a screen and watching something be virtually built. I think this simple game is a fantastic way to keep kids engaged in a more kinesthetic way, which is how a majority of the world learns. (some are visual learners, some are auditorial learners, etc)
28 February 2019
On a schools website, you can find plenty of helpful tools for students to succeed in their classroom, whether it's you, your student, or your entire class. Van. R Butler elementary school was the primary school I attended, so I decided to check back to see what had changed, how their website had developed, and even check out if some of my favorite teachers were still teaching there. Although Butler doesn't require each teacher to have class pages with their personal newsletters etc., they still have so many tools that would be helpful to me as a parent. Pubically, I can see events coming up, calendars, and parent-portal info for homework help. One thing I found especially helpful is the entire page of academic resources. On this page, you can find lists of numerous learning tools, games, and worksheets.
Link to Butler Elementary's website
Outside of the teacher world, there are countless ways technology can help anyone strive in the professional world, no matter their profession. Although I'm not 100% sure or set on "what I want to be when I grow up," I think that technology is going to help me reach that decision. The internet is now the number one way to apply for jobs, internships, and get your name out there. Sites like Linkedin are like social media for the professional world. So many people use it to stay connected to their colleagues, while also meeting new people who could potentially get you a job. No matter what my future holds, I guarantee technology will help me get there and help me strive in whatever field I end up in.
Last week, our class took a visit to FSU's "Technology Sandbox." This is where anyone can go to learn about and play with all of the latest and greatest technology. One new game that really caught my attention (shown in the photo below), combines a virtual world with a hands-on, kinesthetic element. You had to puzzle together the pieces in front of you in order for the virtual character to travel in the right direction and win the game. I think that games like these are going to be crucial in future classrooms, for the sole reason that children nowadays are doing everything completely online. Children are no longer writing as much, they're typing. They aren't building with their hands, they're clicking buttons on a screen and watching something be virtually built. I think this simple game is a fantastic way to keep kids engaged in a more kinesthetic way, which is how a majority of the world learns. (some are visual learners, some are auditorial learners, etc)
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