week 5

What do think about Wikis? Would you be able to use it in your own classroom?
I think wikis are a simple way to communicate with your students. I would use it in my classroom to give out general information.

Do you believe that learning by conversing in learning communities can be more effective than traditional instruction? What evidence would we need to confirm (or reject) that belief?
i do because traditional instruction is limited. we could hold an experement and compare them both.

Do you think that students have different learning styles because of their personality types? According to the test that you have just done, do you think it will help you know your students better? How?
i do belive the personality types have alot to do with it. i dont think it will allow me to know my students better, but maybe understand their psychology.

week 4 questions

After using Spreadsheet creating a gradebook and a material aid, what do you think about Spreadsheet? Is it useful? Would you use it in your classroom?

it would be very useful to in the classroom. the grading and attendance process would be much easier.

As a teacher, why do we use Spreadsheet? What is the advantage of a Spreadsheet over a calculator? According to the textbook, it mentions the three primary functions of Spreadsheets. What do you think about them? Can you think of something else?

we could use the spreadsheet for orginization. yo can see everything you've done on a gradebook vs a calculator thus making it the wiser choice. i think the primary functions are good, but there are many things you could add to assist you in the process of the spreadsheet itself.

inspiration

Over all i liked the basic layout of the program. it seems simple and easy to understand for all ages. i would use it in my classroom as a jumpstart for more challenging programs.


I think an activity on history or science would be best. the program has many librarys available for students to do their assignments. i could get students to help eachother by putting them in groups. peer support seems to be pretty easy on this program.

blogging in the classroom

i think blogging in the classroom is a great idea. it's a good way for students to communicate and get help from each other. i dont believe its a waste of time considering how quickly you can find help.