21st Century Learning and the NETS

This week the reading for class had to do with the important topic of learning in the new century. Educators have to accept that this is the next wave of education and the can not afford to ignore it. Technology is here and we have to embrace it. We need to be able to integrate technology into the lesson planning process to give students a leg up in the world after school ends. To not use technology is to put our students behind the eight ball. With this said, teachers need to incorporate the NETS, which provide a guideline to teachers to incorporate technology into the classroom. These are the NETS:

-Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
-Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessment
-Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
-Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership These are great guidelines to keep in mind when designing a lesson or unit plan. I think if a teacher can somehow work a technology based project into each unit, they will be doing there students a great service. Today, these students will most likely have a wonderful grasp of technology because many of them grew up surrounded by it. We as educators have to keep up with technology so we can best implement it into our lessons.

Teaching with Technology Ed. 5700 My Intro

Hello everybody!! My name is Mike Emsworth, i just received my initial certification in social studies 7-12. I am currently working as a sub in a couple of districts, hoping to catch on somewhere. I am almost finished with my Master's program, this class and another this semester are my last and I am taking the comps next month (I'm sooo worried!) I have some experience with technology classes and I have used moodle before. I look forward to learning some new tools and look forward to working with all of you!

Learning Log 3 This is It!

This has been the quickest month! Seems like just yesterday we were starting this class. All good thing must come to an end. This has been a great class. I have learned so much about the issues that face teachers, students, and parents in our schools today. We also learned a lot of valuable tools to use in our classrooms. Teachers would be wise to take advantage of the technology we have because it is a great new approach to education. We have to remember, education is constantly changing and if we as teachers are resistant to change, we will get left behind. If we get left behind, our students get left behind and we do them a huge disservice. I would like to thank my group because we were able to create some great projects and each of the members were wonderful at bringing their ideas and perspectives o the table. I am looking forward to hearing everybody's presentations. If you would like to read mine, it is at my website http://emsboss.wetpaint.com/ I would like to thank you too, Dr. S! Best of luck to everybody!

My Learning Log: What I've Learned so Far!

This class has been extremely educational. I have read and viewed many topics and know am more aware of what is going on in our schools today. I think the most important aspect I will take away from this course is the notion that technology in the classroom is ever so important in schools today. Teachers today have to be aware of technology and have to some how tailor curriculum around technology. Technology allows for so many different projects and if it is readily available in your school, you would be wise to take advantage. I feel confident using some of what I have learned in my class in the future. Another important aspect of this class has been the collaboration with my group mates. We have had a wonderful time working on our group projects and I have been exposed to the thoughts and ideas of three wonderful people. We all have different experiences, and everybody is willing to share their perspectives. This creates a great flow of ideas and sparks wonderful conversation. It is hard to belief that this class is almost over, it has gone quickly! I look forward to the rest of the class and to the sharing of more ideas. This class has opened my eyes to the on goings in education today and I will be able to meet those challenges.

My Community Letter

Here is my letter to the community about multi-cultural change. Enjoy