Chapter 15 Review

Three things that I have learned from reading this chapter are: that each school is required to provide an Annual Yearly Progress for the No Child Left Behind Act. I also learned that sometimes schools have to purchase assistive technology devices that are pieces of equipment that improve functional capabilities of children with disabilities. Finally, I learned that a tool that is commonly used to help students that struggle with writing skills is Write: OutLoud; a word processor that allows students to hear what they have written.

Two ways that I could integrate this into my own  teaching would be to use the different technologies to help students of mine that may struggle with writing skills. I could also find web sites that are web accessible for students that have disabilities rather that regular web sites.

One question that I had for this chapter is, what do you do if your school cannot afford these types of technologies?

Chapter 4 Review

Three things that I have learned from reading this chapter are: the basic three software tools are word processing, spreadsheet, and databases. The second thing that I learned from reading this chapter are the benefits to using Word Processing in the classroom: saves time; enhances the appearance of the documents; you are able to share documents with others; and you are able to collaborate on documents with others. The final thing that I learned from reading this chapter are the different ways to use spreadsheets in the classroom: visual demonstrations; students can use them to make graphs, time lines, etc.; math problem solving; storing and analyzing students data; and finally, it is useful for teachers to predict or project students grades.

Two ways that I can integrate what I have learned into my own teaching would be to use software such as Spreadsheets for students to work and solve math equations. Another way that I could use this software in the classroom would be with my grades, projecting and sharing grades with students.

One question that I have for this chapter would be what are some ways that I could integrate Word Processing into mathematics?

Chapter 14 Review

Three things that I learned from reading this chapter are: the inactivity and obesity of our youth today are ever increasing. I also learned about how to address different controversial health issues with many students that include suicide, drugs, etc. Finally, I learned how to influence healthy life styles in your students.

Two ways I thought that I could integrate what I read about in my own lesson was to use different physical (running, jumping) examples to preform math calculations on. Also, I can just encourage my students to be healthy in general; I think that all students should encourage their students to have a healthy life style.

One question that I had for the chapter was: what are teachers required to do when a student confides in them with a controversial health issue?

Classroom Assessment Review

Three things that I have learned after reading this article are that we (as teachers) need to use assessments for learning, rather than of learning. Another thing that I learned from this article is assessment for learning involves teaching where and when it is needing during the learning process. The final thing that I learned from this article is that many teaching strategies are not universal; this means that sometimes what works for  one teacher doesn't always work for all teachers.

Two ways that I found that I could integrate this new knowledge into my own teaching would be to learn what assessment are actually helping my students rather than just testing them on knowledge they wont retain. I could also use this information when studying other educators and the techniques that they use when teaching.

One question that I have for this reading is how do you (as an educator) know what is working for you (in a teaching style) and what isn't.

Chapter 12 Review

Three things that I learned after reading this chapter is the way to address social studies instruction standards is by using culture; time, continuity, and change; people, places, and environments; individual development and identity; individuals, groups, and institutions; power, authority, and governance; production, distribution, and consumption; science, technology, and society; global connections; civic ideals and practices. I also learned that using digital stories is a very effective way of getting a point across to students. Finally, I learned that GPS is another great way to display things for students in the classroom.

Two ways that I can integrate the things that I learned into my own teaching would be to use a GPS unit to display distances to students doing word problems. I could also use digital storytelling to get an important point or subject matter across to students.

One question that I have after reading this chapter is how to integrate adventure learning into a math lesson.

Chapter 11 Review

Three things that I learned from reading this chapter are that the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics is a primary resource and guide for all who make decisions that affect the mathematics education of students. I also learned about the ten mathematics standards, they include: numbers and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis and probability, problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connections, representations. The final thing that I learned from reading this chapter is about the different ways to represent mathematical principles.

Two ways that I can integrate the things that I learned from the chapter in my own teaching is by using the specific guidelines for the things that students need to learn. I can also use the different examples of integrating technology into math.

One question that I have after reading this chapter is how can learning about different subject matters help me with teaching math?

Chapter 10 Review

Three things that I have learned from reading this chapter are that it is important to integrate a students native language, if the student is an ESL student, into any lesson and technology can assist teachers in doing this. The second thing that I learned from reading this chapter is about using the CALL (Computer assisted language learning) system to enhance teachers or students speak another language. The final thing that I learned from reading this chapter is the different way to integrate oral communication into your classroom using technology (radio broadcasts, podcasts, etc.)

Two connections that I made from this reading to my own teaching would be to use the CALL system to help me learn languages that my students may speak to bridge the language barrier a bit. Also to use things like virtual field trips to places that we (as a class) may not be able to truly visit.

One question I had for this chapter (like the last) is for some more ideas on how math teachers (specifically) can integrate these concepts into their classrooms.