So far I have learned a lot about different types of technology in the classroom. We have used Web 2.0 and Interactive Posters to begin to develop our understanding of the different ways to integrate technology in to our curriculum. I would have to say that out of the two tools we have used so far I enjoyed the Interactive Poster the most. The Interactive Poster was the easiest to use and provides the teacher with many different accessories to use with the format. It was simple to post videos and I thought it was really neat how easy it was to put audio on the page. As a history teacher there have been many famous speeches that have been delivered and I think students would like the idea of listening to audio because it is something different. Web 2.0 was also unique because it allows you to create many different formats for different sections of your class. It too was easy to access and I could see Web 2.0 taking over the place of PowerPoint. It is interactive and gives a different look then the boring layout of PowerPoint. I think it would get students more involved in the learning process in the classroom to use both these features much more. So far I have enjoyed the tools we have used and I will undoubtedly be using them to some affect in my own classroom.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
About the Author
My name is Corey Taylor and I am currently studying to become a high school history teacher. It has been a long and adventurous road for me. I did my undergrad at the University of Kentucky where I started out with a major in business. After I found out that I hated math I figured I should change my major. I decided to switch to secondary education. I come from an entire family of educators and since I enjoy helping people and talking to people I thought education was the right fit for me. I chose history because frankly it was what I was best at in school and I have a strong interest in it. It took me four and a half years to get through my undergrad and I graduated from Kentucky in December of 2010. Kentucky requires you to go to their grad school in order to get your teaching license. One because they want more of your money and also because I believe you have to stay and teach in Kentucky for a minimum of two years. I now live at home in Elyria and am currently coaching baseball, soccer and basketball at Elyria Catholic High School. Sports have always been a passion of mine. I am a huge baseball fan and I bleed Kentucky blue when it comes to college basketball season. I hope you all enjoy the insights that I have throughout this class!
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