Module 3 Activity 3A

Module 3 Activity 3A

Activity 3 Reflection: Group Activity 3A - Gathering ideas

 27^th April 2013

In this activity a collaborative excel document was utilize to share ideas about how the word processor can be used by students as a learning resource.   Every day our students are exposed and interact with word processing in our classroom whether at the primary, secondary or tertiary levels. A discussion was held with some of the colleagues at school and the following ideas emerge when using word processor you are able to edit your work before printing it. It also contains a spell checker utility that can be use to select correct grammar. The thesaurus feature can be employ to see the meaning of words and their synonyms, finally using a word processor you can transfer text from one location of the document to another without resulting to retyping.  Also my colleagues in my group made valuable contribution towards this activity, some of which I was aware of while I not conscious of some of the others. 

Activity 2 Reflection: Word Processor for Administrative Purposes

Module 3 Activity 2  

Activity 2 Reflection: Word Processor for Administrative Purposes

24^th April 2013

In this activity the main focus was the administrative uses for word processor e.g. teachers can use word processor to formats forms, letters, flyers, invitations etc it presents information professionally, concisely and clearly in an organized manner.  The  activity allow me to construct  a Grade  k  readiness checklist which included the different tasks the students would complete, a rating scale was utilize to see  what level the students were operating at.  I also created a money worksheet for grade four (4) where students calculate the total for various items in a supermarket like setting. The feedback from the document was favourable.  

I really enjoyed this activity as I read all my colleagues work and commented on some of them briefly.   It can be established that the work produced by my colleagues were great and a wealth of knowledge do exist between us.  Finally I discovered some different activities and administrative tools that I can utilize in my teaching and learning situation since some new light was shed on the different administrative uses of word processor by my colleagues.

Monday 22^nd April 2013

Module 3 Activity 1

Roles of the Educator by Emilia Potenza? (Curriculum Adviser)

I started my second module which is module 3 on Monday the 22^nd April in a whole day workshop facilitated by our Tutor Mr.  Roos.  We were provided with reading on the seven roles of the teacher.  I enjoyed the reading as it shed light on some of the quality I should possess in the classroom most of which I am familiar with.   I love the subdivision of the various roles we  had to complete. My colleagues and I work  collaboratively on  the seven roles and place our input in an excel document.  The responses of  my colleagues  were very informative and enlightening.   It is great to hear the views of others so you can come to a tentative conclusion.

Module 2 Assignment

Assignment 3 Reflection

This assignment posed a bit of a challenge to me especially the final aspect but in the end I manage to get it completed on upload.  I took all out of me and I did my best.  I hope and trust my hard work was worth it.

Activity 9

After concluding reading on the star chart it can be seen as an initiative that can be utilize in our various teaching and learning situations in relation to school readiness in Information and Communication Technology. The chart outlined four Tech level inclusive of early tech, developing tech, Advance Tech and finally target tech.  

The Star Chart was beneficial to me since it assisted me in determining my school readiness in relation to Information and Communication Technology it gave an in-depth assessment of the level at which my school is functioning in terms of its ICT readiness. The Star Chart can determine where we are now and how we can move on to the different stages in the future.

I loved how the chart included parents and community involvement.  To be successful in anything we have to always address everyone who is involved whether directly or indirectly.  As teachers we can tailor this chart to meet certain ICT criteria.  I personally think the star chart can be utilized in our society.

                                                                               

Activity 8

Activity 8 Reflection

The reading on the Church Hill Report on teaching spaces and curriculum delivery was quite useful and beneficial to me. It was said that the arrival of even one computer in the classroom can influence the way students learn and the way the classroom operates.  Making space in the classroom for Computers and other peripherals devices initiates a rethinking process on the part of the teacher which will lead to reevaluating of classroom activities.  Having adequate space in the classroom is very important. Many students need personal space in order to feel that they belong to the classroom and that they can keep their personal belongings safe.

The way you organize your classroom reflects your expectations for student participation and behavior.  Classroom arrangements generally fall on the scale between student-centered and teacher-centered approaches.

The classroom is only one of the places where children learn. And as teachers, we have the opportunity to take advantage of different spaces to spark different kinds of learning.  When planning my lessons I would definitely take into consideration best practices with teaching space, How ICT would influence my methods, assessment etc.

Activity 7

Activity 7

This activity was quite interesting and fascinating I was never exposed to the drop box program or facility before, but some of the features I had some previous knowledge of it.  I definitely see this as a tool I can utilize in my teaching and learning situation.  This is a good medium for students to interact and collaborate and share ideas, and comment on their classmates work. I use the feature to comment on three of my colleague’s presentation which I found to be good presentations. I am going to explore aspects of drop box  utility I am not aware of.