Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Blog Post # 3 By: Seth Brownlee Ch. 9
It is very important for teachers to be life long learners. Teachers should make it a high priority stay informed on the latest information, both in their content area and in the technology feild. It is important for teachers to follow the NETS standards this way they will be sure to cover all the material that is set for the year and particular grade level. There different ways teachers use technology. They use it for personal reasons, administrative, and academic reasons. a lot of these uses is considered sending and making e-mails. when they are using the academic part they help students use and find resources, and encourage students to produce, solve problems, communicate, think critically and creativitely, explore and learn content more deeeply. There are many things in the characteristics of effective personal development: consider the needs and learning styles of teachers, present information in authentic context with direct links to classrooms and provide feedback while teachers try new strategies in their classrooms, Allow time to reflect and experience, and are social in nature, allowing teachers to interact with colleagues and mentors. There are three steps in the technology professional development process: 1. entry 2. adaptation 3. transformation. According to Cook and Fine time is the number one reason teachers do not get developed in technology, they just think that they will not have enough time to learn how to use a certain activity. Cook and Fine state that schools should set aside time for teachers to undergo learning activities; this will make it possible for teachers to participate in on going learning. Teachers need to have acess to technology, they cant use it and introduce it to students if they do not have acess to it. Teachers also must have knowledge and training in the specific technology that way they can teach it to students. In this chapter it shows many different tools for personal development of teachers.
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4 comments:
I really enjoyed reading your post about teachers themselves being lifelong learners. If we are going to foster lifelong learning among our students, then teachers should strive for that as well. I was intrigued to learn that time is the main reason teachers do not acquire a stronger grasp on technology. I agree that school systems should set aside time for teacher development, but it also is hard pulling them from the classroom. I hope in the future that all school systems have access to technology.
I was told that this group posted some interesting blogs I must agree with this analysis. The comments you made is fresh on my mind in regards to the use of technology in the classroom. Students today are using technology therefore teachers need to find way to use it when teaching students. (1) Teachers need to understand the realities of technology use (2) examine equity and access for students (3) and consider students differences.
Seth I enjoyed reading your post. I think it is important that teachers continue to learn throughout their career. I also agree that schools should make time for teachers to learn together to develop new and innovative skills in the classroom.
I am reminded of a quote that i read somewhere that says "one can never cease to learn for the cease learning means you are dead." It just rings true especially for this post
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