Ch. 6 & 11 Reading Responses Blog Assignment

Chapter 6
1. I think that teaching in a classroom with an abundance of digital technologies would be effective and fun, but somewhat challenging as well. There are many interesting, new technologies in the world today that can benefit the classroom. A classroom that has more technology can provide the students with more information, hands on activity, and interactions amongst peers. Teaching in a classroom with new technology will keep information new and keep the students and faculty up to date on the latest technology. However, sometimes technology can be challenging. This can all be solved by training the school faculty on how to operate the new technology so they can pass the information on to their students effectively. Technology is always changing and it is important to realize that, with a changing world, we need to be educated on the new programs that arise.

Chapter 11
2. The traditional technologies I would use in a class room would  be an overhead projector and a tape recorder. The emerging technologies I would use are Internet video and CD player. I would use the overheard projector to display notes or visuals that I want the entire class to see without having to make multiple copies for each student. As a spanish teacher, with the tape recorder, I would record classroom discussion in spanish to listen to later to see who needs to improve accents or particular vocabulary. I would use the Internet video to display clips of spanish videos so my class can get familiar with hearing the spanish language. The CD player would serve the same purpose as the videos, just with spanish music. Listening to spanish music is a great way to familiarize yourself with the foreign language.

All About Me

Major:  Spanish Education            

1. I want my friends to describe me as: Friendly, caring, and fun to be around.                                                                     
2. Memorable learning experience: "Celebrate" (church youth group)
3. My favorite subject at school and why: Spanish because it is the most interesting and my best subject.
4. Accomplishment I most cherish: Receiving the Spanish scholarship from my high school and receiving the Teacher scholarship which required a vote from the teaching staff
5. My work habits can best be described as: Organized and Punctual                                                                                                                        
6. Three words that describe me best: Friendly, funny, outgoing 
7. People may be surprised to know: my sister is my best friend                                                                                                                         
8. What I hope to be doing in ten years: teaching spanish, married                                                                         
9. What I do in my spare time: hang out with friends, watch tv shows, cook 
10. Things I can do without: smoking around campus                               
11. My all-time favorite movie: used to be The Guardian, but right now, Water for Elephants                                                                                                                                                               
12. BG’s best kept secret: the $5 movie theater in the abandoned mall                                               
13. Three things always found in my refrigerator: water, hummus, coffee creamer                 
14. Person I would like to meet: my Papa 

15. What are your general expectations about this class? learn how to better work my Mac and gain a better understanding of technology and how it relates to teaching
16. How comfortable are you using Windows? How comfortable are you using Macs? I grew up using Windows and used Windows in high school, however, now I own a Mac so I am learning more about them. I am pretty comfortable with using Macs.
17. Which application(s) do you use the most? Safari, Mail, iTunes
18. Which application(s) do you want to learn how to use? iMovie, Time Machine, iChat
19. Is there anything I need to know about you? 
20. What is your attitude about using technology? I am open to new technology and enjoy using it. I think we are extremely lucky to have it available to us.