Web 2.0 tool

The web 2.0 tool I will use most in the future will probably be prezi or google presentantion. I said or because it depends on the work and I'm having trouble picking between the two. I like prezi as an individual working on a project, and I like google presentation when it comes down to group work. The reason I picked these two over the rest is because I have a lot of projects in the near future and these tools were straight forward and simple to use. I loved how the slides worked on prezi I thought it was creative to build a slide in a slide, and I loved being able to change the path of my work. Google presentation caught my eye because I could see my partners work and she could see mine. I liked the fact that we could communicate through the project and work on it at the same time. I would have liked wikispaces if I did not have so much trouble with it. I liked the concept of the wiki and I might try again one day but I’m not sure as of now. I liked pintrest more so to watch post than to actually post. I may get on to look around but I cannot say for sure.. Blogging was fun but if I did use it in the future it would not be for me to post it would be for me to give my students topics and read them like weekly journal entries. I did not really use twitter anymore before the class so I do not think I will use it after the class. I’m more into Instagram it's like twitter and pintrest combined to me.

 Here is a website with web 2.0 tools that I believe you should check out.

Assessment

 

Assessment is very important in teaching. Assessment to me is the process used to determine where a student is in that point in time in their education.  It’s a way to see whether they are ahead, behind, or right on target.   A student is assessed by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting through test where a child is in their class, and then the information is used to increase the students learning and development.   Assessment can be divided into two type’s formal and informal assessment.   Formal assessment is known as standardize assessment which is graded while informal assessment is known as alternative assessment and is not graded it is designed by the teacher to see where the students are and if they are learning. Assessments can be very useful when done properly and at the appropriate time. It is important to make sure that the students are learning from the lessons that they are taught.  The more the teacher checks the students’ progress the more they understand what the student knows and doesn’t know. Since the teacher is held accountable for the students learning it is their responsibility to assess the students informally through chapter quizzes and short assignments. The teacher needs to be sure that the students are ready and able to pass any formal assessment and that they are learning and retaining the proper information correctly. After the assessment the teacher can see where exactly the child is struggling and pin point those areas individually with the child.  If the class assessment comes back where most of the class does not understand a certain section the teacher can try a different approach to the information and go over the whole lesson again to make sure the class is understanding it so when they are assessed again the results turn out that everyone has learned the lesson and is ready to move on.  Moving forward as a class is easier than moving forward individually.  The teacher should help the children set goals to encourage them along the way. Setting goals can be individually and as a class. The teacher should give a class assessment along with individual assessments to chart and put on file.  This will help the students and the teacher.

Here is a good website that answers questions about assessment.

The Present

The Present by Spencer Johnson was a great book. The main points that the book talked about are to stay in the present, to use your mistakes and information you obtained from your past to better your present, and use your present wisely to create a better future. I believe these points are very useful in life.  The book also speaks on finding your purpose in life. Living with a purpose is very important if you are not working towards something or living for something you have no plan in life. I completely agree with the book I personally believe staying in the present is the best way to live, if you live in the present you will be more focused and appreciate life more. As adults we have more responsibility but we should not stress ourselves to the point of unhappiness. I believe unhappiness comes from focusing too much on the past or the future. The reason that I think The Present by Spencer Johnson is great because everyone can apply what he says in the book in different ways to their own life and it will help them. I like the book because the book is not directed at any specific group the information that the book shares is great and everyone can take out of the book exactly what you need. This book can help everyone in their own way and I believe everyone who has read The Present should share what they learned.

 

 

This article has great tips on living in the present and is a good read if you a intrested on changing your life for the better.

First Impressions

Impressions can make or break interviews and relationships. You have just a few moments to make a good first impression and it's very difficult to ever change it. So have a solid base for making that first impression a good one.  Give each new meeting your best shot. Much of what is essential to make a good impression is common sense. Sometimes it’s not what you know but who you know so smile, be open and confident, know your audience, be a good listener, make eye contact as the other person talks, finally practice and be prepared. It takes just a brief glance, for someone to gage you when you meet for the first time. In that short time, the other person forms a judgment about you based on your appearance, your body language, your conduct, your gestures, and how you are dressed. Always try to arrive early it is much better than arriving late. Don’t rush give yourself time and account for traffic and other obstacles. Being on time is the first step in making a great first impression. If you are calm and confident, the other person will feel more at ease. Appropriate dressing helps make a good first impression physical appearance matters.

This web site has great information on First Impressions.

 

Sports

The world of sports mirrors how children can play the game of school and life. They say that active kids do better in school. Sports also provide kids with the opportunity to learn critical thinking and self-discipline as well as goal-setting and practicing leadership skills. These skills all help build character and stick with a child throughout life. Sports can be a life-changing experience for children; you never forget your first trophy or significant win. Youth sport can help children develop personal and social skills teaching them how to share and take turns as well as helping them understand sportsmanship and appropriate behavior. Learning these skills are a great way for kids to make friends. Sports teach children about time management and balancing school with sports. Time management is a skill that will always be needed.  Sports can instill the importance of hard work, teamwork, cooperation, and sacrifice. Sports teach many life lessons, and they build confidence to overcome obstacles. Sports help children learn about being defeated, and winning. Sports teach children to believe and never give up. Children must learn that winning and losing are both temporary, and that they can't give up or quit. Sports can be thought of as a positive stress which comes from taking part in something that's enjoyable yet challenging. Children need to learn to deal with stress in life and overcome those situations to take on a challenge that will better them. Team sports also keep children away from being involved in activities that they should stay away from.

Here is a very good website that gives 10 ways that playing sports is beneficial.

Healthy Relationships

 



 

Healthy relationships are relationships that have a positive impact on your life. Healthy relationships usually consist of friends, family, and usually a spouse. This is your support group in life. Everyone’s relationship is unique, and people come together for many different reasons.  You should try to keep as many healthy relationships as possible. The number of healthy relationships you have doesn’t matter as long as you have them. Key to this is to know who your friends are and who need to be just associates. Also know if the relationship with this person is helpful or harmful to you. If you ask god to remove your enemies and you start losing people you thought were friends you need to reassess your relationship with those people. Healthy relationships are with people you trust, can be honest with, that you respect and they respect you, you have patience with each other, and you can count on them. Good relationships improve all aspects of your life, strengthening your health, your mind, and your connections with others. Relationships are an investment. The more you put in, the more you can get back. Learn the difference between an investment and a potentially bad relationship. A relationship that is unhealthy is one where, there is no respect, your feelings are constantly hurt, you do not make time for each other, you are scared of the person, the person is controlling, and violence is involved. If you are in an abusive relationship whether the relationship is physically or mentally harmful it is very unhealthy and in this situation the relationship needs to change or stop completely.

Here is a website that discusses a good versus a bad relationship. The information on this website may be very helpful.

Eating Healthy

What can eating healthy do for you? Eating healthy can make you feel better as a person, and it can help you handle stress better.  Eating healthy can also make you feel like you have more energy which can help with daily activities and exercise. Eating healthy also has many benefits such as it helps your body fight off disease and prevents or reverses chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. Eating a healthy, balanced diet provides nutrients to your body. Your body needs nutrients and minerals to maintain the best health and keep your body functioning. These nutrients give you energy and keep your heart beating, your brain active, and your muscles working. Nutrients also help build and strengthen bones, muscles, and tendons and also regulate body processes, such as blood pressure. A healthy diet is a diet that stresses fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat and fat-free dairy products, and low-fat proteins. A healthy diet means cutting back on foods that have a lot of fats, salts, and sugars. Eating a healthy, balanced variety of foods is far more sufficient than dieting, and if you match that with more physical activity, you are more likely to get to a healthy weight than if you diet.  You should not try to change everything at once. You should set an easy goal you can reach, and then make a long-term goal too. The more support you have, the easier it will be to make changes. Eating healthy is the best way to live. Here is a good website for making healthy choices. It shares with you how you should eat.