Reflection 3

This week I learned how to make a concept map online and make a newsletter. Both were two activities I had never done before, and both will be beneficial in my future classroom. I can send newsletters out every month or so to parents, that way they feel welcomed and engaged with the class. Then I can use the concept map when presenting topics to students. The concept map can show students how different topics relate to one major topic. They were both difficult assignments for me, because I do not use many computer programs, and it was all new to me. This week I think I fulfilled S1, S2, S3, and S5.

I think all of these standards were fulfilled, because I used and implemented creative thinking. The newsletter would be helpful in showing all the types of technology I use in my class, and to show parents that their children are learning the most recent programs in technology. It promotes creativity, and is helpful for later on in life. With the concept map, I can make a sample, and then students can make their own. It teaches students to be creative, research, and tells me how detailed they were in the assignment.

For these two assignments, I met all the ISTE student standards. My newsletter communicates to the parents, teaches citations, promotes creativity, became more familiar with Microsoft Publisher, and illustrated my thoughts with images.

Next I fulfilled the ODE standard of describing how people use programs or tools to help them do things. Both assignments give explanations, but the concept map is perfect illustrator of applying what you learned and explaining it.

Lastly, as difficult as most of these assignments were for me, because I did not have experience with many of the programs it was extremely helpful. All promote the effective use of technology, and will be beneficial in my future classroom. I'm really glad I learned these programs!