Post 10

After reviewing my classmates blogs the topic that I found the most interesting was POST 0. I enjoyed learning about my classmates at the beginning of the semester. Everyone posted what they wanted so no two were the same and I found that very interesting.
Unfortunately this semester we didn't have any time to learn how to use an electronic gradebook. I would have really enjoyed that project. If I would have had a choice I believe learning how to use an electronic gradebook would have proven more beneifical than two weeks of powerpoint presentations.
Overall I found the skills I learned in EME2040 very beneficial. I had never used Inspiration before and I feel as though when I am a teacher I will encourage my students to use that program. I also really enjoyed learning how to make electronic storybooks and games using PowerPoint. Overall I believe that all the skills I learned in EME2040 will eventually be benefical in my own teaching career.

Post 9

As a teacher I believe that I will use excel similiarly to the way I used it in class. I enjoyed learning how to create worksheets using another program other than a word program. Because I created a science worksheet, on the weather, I would feel very comfortable creating a chart, table, graph, etc., and having my students, 4th graders, interperut the information I have provided them. So far on our final course project we have put together the 2-4 page narriative. My partner has put together the spreadsheet, using excel, of the items we wish to purchase and the amount each one will cost. However, my partner and I have not spent a lot of time working on the project inclass nor have we discussed the project outside of class. I believe that one of the biggest challenges so far has been deciding what technology we wish to incorporate in our project.
One of my favorite web-based tools is ability the to add web pages to my favorites. As does anyone, I have some web pages that I visit more than others and I find it extremely helpful to be able to easily access web sites that I visit often.

Post 8

Overall I believe that my game for the PowerPoint 2 assignment turned out well. I had never linked slides together on Powerpoint before so I learned some valuable skills. I will definitely PowerPoint in my own classroom as a notes guide and a review tool. Although I had never used the slide linking feature I also learned how to edit buttons so they match the scheme of your presentation.
If I wasn't using powerpoint or some other computer program as an enhancement to my classroom I would use the TV to show videos about material covered in class. I would also use an overhead projector so my students would know exactly what I believe they should have in their notes.