I have always been a user of Google, but it was not until I took my EDM 310 requirement class that I really explored all the many amazing things it offers. For example, I never used the e-mail service they provide called g-mail, but I was required to set up an account. Since I use Google virtually everyday, seeing my mail pop right on the screen of my home page makes it super convenient. I can also design my iGoogle page any way I like. There are all sorts of gadgets from a twitter, to my e-mail, latest news, facts, hangman, you tube... you name it and there is probably a gadget for it.
There is also Google Docs. Here you can make documents, forms, spreadsheets, and presentations. I had to make a presentation about myself and it was so easy! I will defintely use this in my classroom because it can allow my students to visually see images and it takes no time at all to put together. Spreadsheets are quite helpful as well. I admit, I do struggle with all the formulas and what nots, but its easy to just mess around to figure it out.
To me though the best part Google offers is Google Earth. It's a way better mapquest because you can see anywhere in the world up the house or business you are looking for. If you want to see whats going on in Disney World, you can type in the address and visit there via your computer.
Google is simply amazing and is way more than just a search engine if you sign up and get an account. It's everything you need on one website and I recommend everyone to use it!
About Me....
My name is Christina Moore and I am currently a Junior at the University of South Alabama. My major is Secondary Education, and I am focusing on Language Arts. It has always been a dream to be a teacher. I would like to teach middle school, hopefully sixth grade. I love to read and write.
My name is Christina Moore and I am currently a Junior at the University of South Alabama. My major is Secondary Education, and I am focusing on Language Arts. It has always been a dream to be a teacher. I would like to teach middle school, hopefully sixth grade. I love to read and write.
My Teaching
Philosophy
I can honestly say that the only job I ever dreamed of having was being a teacher. I'll admit, I was not a fan of school sometimes because it was boring or I felt like I was wasting my time absorbing knowledge that I know that I would not need in my future. I decided at a very young age that I wanted to be that teacher who all of my students looked up to because I understood them and kept their interest in my class.
I believe that child's grade school years are the most important days of their lives. Not because it educates them and prepares them for life, but for the simple fact it is the time where they discover who they are and who they want to be. Children need guidance and example. If they do not have both or any of these, they can feel lost and alone. Some may act out and others may keep to themselves. For those reasons, I will try my best to engage all of my students in a way that they don't have to act out and be a part of the group always.
Of course, being a teacher means you have to teach. But I also believe that being a teacher is almost being like another parent. I plan to love all of my students as if they were my own. The good ones and the bad ones. I know that each child is going to be so different, and that's what makes them special. I want them to know that and feel that way. Learning can be fun if everyone is one the same page. Class and group discussions can be more vivid which is always an effective learning tool.
Philosophy
I can honestly say that the only job I ever dreamed of having was being a teacher. I'll admit, I was not a fan of school sometimes because it was boring or I felt like I was wasting my time absorbing knowledge that I know that I would not need in my future. I decided at a very young age that I wanted to be that teacher who all of my students looked up to because I understood them and kept their interest in my class.
I believe that child's grade school years are the most important days of their lives. Not because it educates them and prepares them for life, but for the simple fact it is the time where they discover who they are and who they want to be. Children need guidance and example. If they do not have both or any of these, they can feel lost and alone. Some may act out and others may keep to themselves. For those reasons, I will try my best to engage all of my students in a way that they don't have to act out and be a part of the group always.
Of course, being a teacher means you have to teach. But I also believe that being a teacher is almost being like another parent. I plan to love all of my students as if they were my own. The good ones and the bad ones. I know that each child is going to be so different, and that's what makes them special. I want them to know that and feel that way. Learning can be fun if everyone is one the same page. Class and group discussions can be more vivid which is always an effective learning tool.
Monday, April 27, 2009
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