"FINAL REFLECTION"

What did you get out of this class? Will you use tech in your classes? How will you use tech in your classes? How has this class changed the way you think about teaching? About technology? (please label this post “FINAL REFLECTION”)

This class was great. I learned so much. The thing I learned that I am most likely to use is definitely the Google extras. The sites, docs, and calendar. They have totally changed my world. I LOVE google docs. It's a life saver for class projects, studying, and so much stuff for school. It's so easy and has made everything so much easier. I love google calendar. As soon as I have time, I am so setting one up and using it forever. I need time to do this because once I get started on making this, I will be sucked into it for a long, long time. I love being organized, so this is right up my alley. As far as teaching goes, the website is a HUGE help. I really enjoyed making that and will be making one when I get a job as a teacher. There are so many things there that will help me professionally and will make it easy for my students to look at stuff and get in touch with me. Everything is so easily accessible these days. And teeneagers are on the internet a lot as it is, so it will be so easy for them to just click over to the website and see what's coming up in the course or what's due. It's such a great thing. I'm so glad to have learned so much that will help me personally as well as professionally.

Apps Bo Bapps Fanana Nana Fo Fapps.

Reflection Question: Would you use mobile apps in your class, why or why not?

I think mobile apps are pretty cool. I have a pretty basic phone that doesn't allow apps on it (at least I think it doesn't. It would probably cost a lot if it does have that capability... and I'm cheap. So no apps for Sarah whilst having this particular phone). I think mobile apps would be a great things for class, but I wouldn't require it, for the same reason I stated above. Some kids may not have the ability, or the funds, to have apps. Or they just plain may not have a phone. I would maybe offer extra credit assignments using apps (and having alternative opportunities for those without phones/mobile apps). There were some pretty awesome educational apps that I saw on itunes- things like calorie counters and workout routines. They looked really cool. And if I ever decide to upgrade to a more modern day phone (not likely. I'm old school and like my phone to just have basic phone capabilities- calls, texts, and pictures is the plus I like) then I'm sure I will be looking into mobile apps a little bit more enthusiastically. For now, they're cool, but I wouldn't use them for class other than extra credit. Yeah? Yeah.

Operation Studiocode

Reflection Question: Write the post for the Studiocode project (page 4 of your packet).
Packet instructions: After analyzing the video instances and the matrices, write at least two paragraphs explaining what you have learned about your management and instruction, and one paragraph explaining how you plan to make changes when you next teach this semester. Post your reflection on your PLE.

The lesson that I used for this project was one of my first lessons. I can already see progress from that lesson to where I am now. At this point in my experiences, I really needed to work on both instruction and management. I didn't sound very professional (jargons)- I said 'you guys' and 'ok' SO many times. I am proud to say that this has very much improved, but can still use a little more improvement. I also need to make sure that instructions are appropriate for the age group and aren't too complicated. I do a fairly good job with signals in this video, but I need to be more consistent with the instructions before the signals are given.

I have also learned that when I'm nervous, I hold the whistle for the majority of my lesson. This is unprofessional for an instructor. I also tend to be tongue-tied when I'm nervous and say the wrong things. I need to make sure my instructions are simple, organized, and clear...and rehearsed. I am very nervous in this lesson and it shows. I move around the perimeter well and make sure that all students can see me. I'm also good with the volume of my voice. All students can hear me, and hear the instructions (when I don't get tongue-tied!).

For the next time I teach (which will be next semester) I need to work on several things: not holding the whistle, not saying 'ok' or 'you guys', being prepared- practice my lessons, talk slowly and make sure instructions are simple. These things are all important to professionalism and in regards to management and instruction. I think I can fix all these things. Some may take longer than others, but they will be worked on.

Studiocooooooooooooooooode.

Reflection Question: Describe your experience using Studiocode. What things are you having trouble with? Did you find a solution to the problem? If so, what was it? Also, how could you use a program like this in your own class?

so studiocode is hard. I haven't gotten to do much with the buttons or coding yet, but so far, i've been struggling. luckily, my friend Haylee, who is a 2nd year PETE student, was extremely helpful in getting me started with the project. I have successfully captured and saved the video and am now beginning to play with the code part. I have seen older students still struggle with this program, so i'm not terribly worried that I haven't quite got the hang of it yet.

I dislike how long it takes to capture the video and then save it to my folder. and that you can't do anything else on the computer while capturing. I wish we would have had another lesson on doing this before jumping into the project. This could be good for my own class as far as evaluating my teaching, and letting others see how I teach, but I highly doubt that I will be near the kind of equipment and have the time that is needed to do this.

In a nutshell- it's cool, but not really worth the trouble. And i doubt i will use this outside of my BYU classes.