Looking to Learn More - EDMS 550

I have a few suggestions...

1. Move the video editing training to just after we do our video lesson presentations. The gap between the editing class (which was a blast!) and the time we actually worked on our finished videos was so long I had to "re-learn" a good portion of what I discovered in the first class.

2. I know some of this technology is school district specific, but perhaps some technology as it relates to test taking/grading.

3. Again, this is likely school district specific, but more time spent on the Blackboard-type portal/tools used in various districts.

Overall a wonderful class. I learned a lot I will definitely incorporate into my teaching repertoire!

Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Schools

Online assignment for EDMS 550 class:

Three advantages of online schools/courses are:

1. Class can be available even when there is no expert on site.
2. Offers flexibility for students with special needs to participate in classes.
3. Ability to offer course (many elements of the course at least) at the convenience of the student.

Three disadvantages are:

1. Limited personal interaction between students and teacher.
2. Requires students be organized and self-driven (to complete assignments, etc.) without structure of classroom setting.
3. Some course content is not conducive to online teaching.

Presentation Tools

Today I explored various PC-based and online presentation tools. I've used Powerpoint quite a bit... but I am looking forward to giving Glogster and Prezi a try! I am teaching a lesson next week on the Bill of Rights. I'm thinking Prezi would be a perfect tool to use!

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Introductions...

(Drum roll please...) This is my blog for Technology and Topics for Teachers class! Stay tuned for more!