Database project

This project was difficult. I had a hard time working with the program's set-up and rules. It took me a while to get everything to work correctly. I hate how this program does not allow you to edit things, you need to start over if you make mistakes. I'm not sure if I will use this tool often in the future. However it did meet NET.S standards 2 and 3 because it allowed teachers to demonstrate their ability to use technology and it allowed them to organize material using digital tools for innovative learning.

Google Earth

Reflection

I think this project met all on the NET.S standards. It met standard 1 because all of the students in our class were motivated to use Google Earth because of this interesting graphics. It also met standard 2 because this is a digital age learning experience because the resource, GoogleEarth, makes the "impossible possible" as our text would say. It meets standard 3 because our instructor prepared use to be able to demonstrate our knowledge on using this resource. Furthermore it meets standard 4 because this resource could be used to examine global issues. Lastly it meets standard 5 because this is a very sophisticated tool. I enjoyed working on this project because it let me learn how to use a new resource, Google Earth. I loved Google Earth especially because of the 3D models on the maps. I also liked it because it allowed me to share something about my own experiences with the class. I think that this tool could be applied to many circumstances in the classroom.

My reflection on this game is that it is motivational but not necessarily educational. It could be a good introduction to a geographical or scientific study of Hawaii but will not teach much substance. Despite my opinion for not recommending it for class use the program still met NETS standards 1 because it gave students a virtual environment to learn from and 4d because it gives students cultural and global awareness of the geography (of Hawaii). As much as I enjoyed this program I do not think it is worth the teacher’s money or time.

PowerPoint Project

I chose to upload my second to last image because I used my PowerPoint drawing skills to replicate a photograph and I like the way it came out.

Reflection:

I had fun with this project although it required a lot of hard work. I could see myself using PowerPoint for a variety of things in the classroom. PowerPoint can be used as a way to teach lessons or conduct interactive student study programs. PowerPoint may be very effective in grabbing students’ attention. This project meets NETS standard 1 because it allows teachers to use their subject knowledge to teach and let students learn interactively and innovatively, standard 2 because it allows teachers to design learning experiences using contemporary tools, standard 3 because it allows teachers to demonstrate their digital skills and knowledge, and standard 5 because teachers become role models for using digital tools effectively when using interactive PowerPoint lessons. I will be sure to use PowerPoint in my classroom.

Hypothesis
· I believe that despite the equal weight there will be a varying number of candies within each bag
· I also believe that there will be a different number of each color candy within each bag
· I believe that orange will be the most popular color
Findings
· Only one bag out of three had a different number of candies. The total number of cadies in each of the bags were very close
· There were different numbers of each color candy in all of the bags
· The color distribution of the candies was different in every bag
· Yellow was the most popular candy color in all of the bags
· Green was the least popular candy color in all of the bags
Reflection
This project was fun and delicious! It was, like the title, dandy! I practiced what I had learned in class about Excel. I practiced the newly learned formulas and how to plot a chart. I had to figure out how to convert the numbers with decimals into fractions, which was rather easy. I would be able to use Excel in the classroom when doing grading. I also would be able to use in when taking inventory in my room, an art class, on number of supplies. I could also use it when comparing test scores and topics of interest. Excel is a very convenient way to organize numbers. This project met NETS standards 1a by promoting inventive thinking, 1b because this project could be used in a real world experience, and 1c because it would help students to organize their information. It also met NETS standards 2a because this is a relevant learning experience using a digital design, 2c because it opens up to many different learning styles including mathematical intelligences, and standards 3 and 4.

PowerPoint Project

Reflection:

This project was more challenging than I had expected. It combined two aspects of education: research and technology. I enjoyed doing the work but it took more time than I had anticipated. It was very difficult to insert animations and sound. I failed with both. However, I am optimistic and ready to learn from my mistakes in order to move forward and be more knowledgeable in my PowerPoint skills. Furthermore I also put in to practice something I had learned in class while doing this project. For the first time I used (shift + tab) to organize my bullets. Overall I believe I met the projects standards, although I missed a few marks. The NETS standards this project met were NETS standard 1 a through d, NETS standard 2a, NETS standard 3 a and b and NETS standard 4 a through c. It met all of the needs of standard 1 because it promoted learning though digital creativity, taught students about real world events, had an area for reflection and engaged students using innovative tools. I enjoyed this project.

Crayola Creativity Central One of my favorite tools from my childhood, Crayola continues to inspire me. This website offers lesson plan ideas for a variety of subjects, especially for visual arts.
The Art Institute of Chicago This school was actually my topic choice when I was college searching but unfortunately due to financial reasons I could not attend. However, they do provide art lesson plans on their site.
Davis School Arts Magazine With ideas submitted from various art teachers there's much variety in these plans and since its a magazine there's always something new posted often!
Teachers.net I liked this site because it had lesson plans, projects and also an art teachers forum. I like the interaction provided with forums
Theteacherscorner.net this website provided lesson with a large age and ability range, from elementary to adult lessons. I liked this variety.