ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Michael Petner CMIS 102 May 6, 2003

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THINGS I WANT FROM MY CAREER To be a role model To give back to the community To continue my own learning To shape America’s future To teach in an interactive environment To positively influence a child’s attitude towards learning To integrate Technology and Education

THINGS I WANT TO AVOID IN MY CAREER To negatively influence a child’s attitude towards learning Insufficient compensation for work performed Uncaring, unhealthy work environment Apathetic students Losing passion for teaching

THINGS I AM DOING TO ADVANCE MY CAREER Continuing EducationContinuing Education Self-ReflectingSelf-Reflecting Adopting Teaching StrategiesAdopting Teaching Strategies Developing My Own Teaching StrategiesDeveloping My Own Teaching Strategies

Education & Technology

To be discussed… The Integration of Technology and Education Statistics and Opinions Microsoft Word Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel The Internet

According to the U.S. Department of Education, only half of the total number of teachers utilize computers within the classroom.According to the U.S. Department of Education, only half of the total number of teachers utilize computers within the classroom. However, teachers with less experience were noted to be more likely to use Computers during instruction.However, teachers with less experience were noted to be more likely to use Computers during instruction.

An Educator’s Opinion “Education has, thus far, failed to effectively synthesize computers into the processes of teaching and learning in our nation’s elementary schools.” “Education has, thus far, failed to effectively synthesize computers into the processes of teaching and learning in our nation’s elementary schools.”

Microsoft Word With this application teachers can:With this application teachers can: –Type a Curriculum Outline –Compose Letters –Create an Internet Address Book –Create a Table of Contents

Databases Keeps teachers organizedKeeps teachers organized Contact information of parents and faculty informationContact information of parents and faculty information –Phone numbers – –Addresses Allows teachers to refer back to phone records if needed.Allows teachers to refer back to phone records if needed.

Microsoft Excel Grade BooksGrade Books Attendance RecordsAttendance Records Seating ArrangementsSeating Arrangements Lesson PlansLesson Plans Assignment SheetsAssignment Sheets

My Custom Grade Book 4 quarters4 quarters Quizzes are 30%Quizzes are 30% Tests are 30%Tests are 30% Midterm & Final are 40%Midterm & Final are 40% Each student’s grade for the year is attained by adding the first and second semester values and dividing by 2.Each student’s grade for the year is attained by adding the first and second semester values and dividing by 2.

My Custom Excel Attendance Record  Twenty students  6 weeks (for demonstration)  The number 1 represents attendance  The number 0 represents absence  The total number of days present is calculated with Function SUM

The Internet Search Engines for Student and Teacher ResearchSearch Engines for Student and Teacher Research Online Forums for Teachers to Discuss StrategiesOnline Forums for Teachers to Discuss Strategies Personal Teacher WebsitesPersonal Teacher Websites –Downloadable Documents –Updates for Students Fun and Educational Websites for Student EnrichmentFun and Educational Websites for Student Enrichment –Flash and Shockwave Games

Personal Plans for the Integration of Education and Technology Utilize Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint.Utilize Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint. Encourage students to access the Internet.Encourage students to access the Internet. Utilize fun websites to encourage student development. For example, Isketch.net develops a reader’s sight vocabulary by associating words with a picture that other students draw. (refer right)Utilize fun websites to encourage student development. For example, Isketch.net develops a reader’s sight vocabulary by associating words with a picture that other students draw. (refer right) Isketch.net

In Conclusion… As a potential teacher, I will play a crucial role in the future integration of technology and education.As a potential teacher, I will play a crucial role in the future integration of technology and education. One can hope that the future educators of America will follow this example.One can hope that the future educators of America will follow this example.