EDRG 3321 M&W Pickett

To the students in EDRG 3321 M&W 11:00-12:20, 

Hello everyone, or should I say goodbye.  :(  The semester is ending and this will be my last blog to turn in my author profile binder.  I had a great time in this class.  All of you taught me so much valuable information.  I can't wait to start my career as a teacher.  Hopefully I will see you around and maybe someday we will teach at the same school!  That will be exciting!  Well good luck in everything and thanks again for sharing your views of becoming a teacher.  I know you will be a great one.  :)  

-Kelsie Lorraine  

EDRG 3321 M&W Pickett

 AUTHOR PROFILE 

PICTURE BOOKS

  

A Color of His Own

Author: Leo Lionni

Audience: K-2

This book will teach the students about acceptance.  It also gives them descriptions on other animals.  They will learn a lot from this picture book and the journey of the chameleon.  

http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/book.jsp?id=1876

  An Egg is Queit

Author: Dianna Hutts Aston, illustrated by Sylvia Long

Audience: 4 - up

This book tells all about eggs in a way interesting to all ages.  It is a great book for classroom discussions.  The kids will enjoy the pictures and message from this book.

www.cynthialeitichsmith.com

EDED 4310 Tues. Zunker

WK 15 DISCUSSION

Compare the features and instructional applications of GIS and GPS tools. How can educators use GIS and GPS tools to enhance student learning?

These information systems are great for teaching science and social studies in the classroom.  They give locations and a lot more engaging information.  The GIS is a computer system that is able to store in a database a variety of information about geographic locations.  The GPS is a worldwide radio-navigation system made possible by a bank of 24 satellites and their ground stations.  When it is connected to mapping software the possibilities are even greater.  There are many different lessons that can use each of these systems as a method in teaching.  They provide the student with information that can only be seen through these programs.  

EDRG 3321 M&W Pickett

PRESENTATIONS

Whitney, Courtney, Kolbe, April, and I did our project on spiders.  We gave our presentation on Wednesday.  We started off a little slow because of the lost video.  I think this taught us a valuable lesson.  These kind of things will happen in our own classroom someday and we need to be prepared.  Our group had fun with the assignment and I hope the class enjoyed it too.  I learned a lot from this project.  Thank you for being there to share our presentation.  The other presentation will be completed on Monday.  I look forward to seeing the ending.  Overall I have enjoyed all of them.  Keep up the good work!  :)

www.monroe.lib.in.us

FANTASY FICTION BOOKS

My life with the wave

Author: Cowan, Catherine

This is a fantasy book about a child who becomes friends with a wave at the seashore and it brings her home at the end.  Great for kids building up their creativeness and imagination.

The new kid at school

Author: McMullan, Kate

This fantasy book is about a young boy who goes off to Dragon Slayers' Academy and shares his first day of class.  Be careful with these books.  Check with staff and parents.  

EDRG 3321 M&W Pickett

GENRE PRESENTATIONS

THE PRESENTATIONS WERE GREAT!  GOOD JOB EVERYONE!  :)  I GOT A LOT OF GOOD IDEAS FOR MY LESSON PLANS FROM BOTH GROUPS.  THIS ASSIGNMENT WAS VERY ENGAGING AND I THINK THAT IT WILL BE VERY USEFUL TO ALL OF US.  I CAN'T WAIT TO HAVE MY OWN CLASSROOM SO THAT I CAN GIVE THE STUDENTS A CHANCE TO LEARN BY HAVING FUN WITH EACH LESSON.  EVERYONE HAD A GOOD TIME IN CLASS ON MONDAY DURING THE PRESENTATIONS.  THAT IS WHAT WE NEED FOR OUR STUDENTS!!!!  :)  THANKS AGAIN!!  I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE REST.  

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WK 13 Discussion

Some people say drill and practice is really "drill and kill." What can teachers do to make 
sure this kind of use doesn't happen and drill and practice can serve a useful function?

I think that the first step is making sure the students in your classroom are comfortable with this form of software.  It can be misused and the teacher has to make sure and follow procedure.  The benefits of drill and practice are great.  The students provide immediate feedback, they are motivated, and it allows time for the teacher to address other needs that are important to cover.  Repetition is a mean of learning and drill and practice will help the students retain the information.  The key is to select the right type of drill and practice for the appropriate lesson.