Post #8

An issue that is really important that the book discussed is computer security issues. There are a multitude of viruses that can damage the software on someone’s computer. These viruses include: boot sector viruses, file viruses, and macro viruses. There are also malicious software programs and worms. One way to combat these viruses is to use passwords on your computer, and make sure you have anti-virus software.

I have not really acquired any new skills since last class. I have dealt with powerpoint many times, especially in high school. I remember how all of the teachers I had stressed that powerpoint was the “new thing” that everyone needed to learn, and learn well. Either way, refreshing my memory on powerpoint will be useful in my career because teachers often use powerpoint slides to help them with lectures, and I plan to do the same.

In the spirit of the holiday, I would like to take this section and say HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! I am not quite sure what I will be doing for Halloween yet because I have a research paper due tomorrow. Hopefully, though, I will be able to shell it out in the afternoon so I won’t need to work on it tonight and I can go out. I am really excited about going to see my two-year-old nephew tonight, though. We are dressed the same (we are both lions). So I know I’m going to be going on a total picture frenzy. Anyway, be safe and have fun today!

Post #5

Because I am not particularly tech-savvy, I was not sure how to integrate technology into curriculum. Chapter 6 discusses strategies to accomplish this. The book recommends first identifying what the teacher wants to accomplish with the curriculum. Then, the teacher must recognize which technological tool will be helpful in fulfilling that goal. After that, the teacher must figure out ways to make the lesson fit for diverse learning populations.

Since last time, I have learned a couple of things about word that I never used before. For example, there is a way to figure out what level your papers are, and how easy they are to read. It came at a good time for me because I was writing a paper and I used that tool to figure out what reading level my paper was.

This week I want to share my job. I work at Downtown Babies and Kids, a child development center/ pre-school. I love working there! I am usually with the toddlers or three-year-olds. They are funny without even knowing it. One of the toddlers in my class cheers every time someone gives him a high-five. Another one responds to the question, “What does a giraffe say?” by licking her arm. And the three year olds are amazing because they learn knew words and phrases every day. One of my students recently discovered the word “penis” and started calling everything a penis (which I promptly correct, of course).