Internet Field Trip

Well I would love to say that I had a look at these sites but I was having trouble with the uni computer.

Active world didn't load for me but from what I could see of other people were having a look around this world and some people were interacting with others.
http://www.activeworlds.com
I think I will have to check this out at home

Word and Excel

Well I am glad word has improved since this activity was written. The mail merge seems to be a lot easier now with the updates. I really likes the track changes feature it is something that I have never used before but I think it will help with my essay writing. I have used excel before with work, it is definitely something I would like to know more about.



While I'm here -
some feed back for my essay would be cool.

Using modern technologies as an educational tool.

This seems to be a massive are so to refine it a little by focusing on why incorporating modern technologies into class rooms and teaching strategies will benefit students.

Other subject ideas.

Teaching with technology.

Integrating technology into the class room.

Importance of using technology in the classroom.

I have found that there seems to be two arguments to this topic. The pro use of technology and the against technology calling this method of teaching the “plug in education”.

In resent years there has been a massive push to supply our schools with the necessary fund to update and upgrade classroom technology. Getting our school equip with the latest technology has seen to become another way to give children the best possible education. But is it essential to have every modern technology in every classroom? By focusing on this are we creating the “plug in generation”.

Quote I would like to use.

Technology used as a tool for inquiry-based learning such as project based activities were it is necessary that "students have a rich array of information to work with (rather than only preselected, quality filtered textbook content), when communications structures enable students to pose relevant questions to appropriate individuals…and when technology-based tools such as databases, analytic software, and composition software help them to extract understanding from information" (Becker, 2000).

Curriculum plays an important role in the effective use of technology as a teaching tool. Educational leaders and planners can shape programs that prepare teachers to use these powerful new learning tools effectively.

Having technology available at school encourages student that do not have assess to these technologies at home. Look into this idea – reword- elaborate on intent.

I hope this give you an idea were I am headed. Would love some feed back.

Reference:

Becker, H. (July, 2000). "Findings from Teaching, Learning, and Computing Survey: Is Larry Cuban Right?" Teaching, Learning and Computing. Archived at http://www.crito.uci.edu/tlc/findings/ccsso.pdf .

Rablin, A. (2006). “Supporting Teachers’ professional learning and innovation: where to from here?” Queensland University of Technology.

Bennett, H. (Oct 2003). “Successful K-12 technology planning: Ten essential elements.” Teacher Librarian, ProQuest Education Journals, 31, 1.