Welcome to another awesome semester of EDUC 422. . .Technology Tools for Education. I expect that you will learn a lot about how to integrate technology into the classroom, as well as learn how to ramp-up your so-called digital life ;-)
I will use this blog to keep everyone updated on the weekly requirements for the course, as well as model for you how to create a blog for your future classroom! I need you to read each entry carefully, as I will be giving away $50 a week to the person who finds the hidden gnome k this very post. . .okay, not really, but I need everyone to read each entry ;-)
Technical Issues:
First order of business: If you do not have a Gmail Address/Account, you need to get one! (and no, your CSUSM email does not count). Don't worry, I have worked it out with Google to give you free email accounts!
You will be asked to join and/or participate in a number of web-based tools, software, etc. . .I recommend that you find a user name that identifies you, is appropriate for school/parents, and one that you can remember. . .
While this course has no required text, you will be required to subscribe to ISTE, the International Society for Technology in Education (see link on this blog), as well as purchase a subscription to TaskStream, an online portfolio generator.
For TaskStream (also linked on this blog): You will need to self-enroll in the Local TPE.
Here are the code you will need:
Local TPE: 6SG3BA
I will also ask you weekly questions on this blog that you will need to answer. Some are related to education and most are related you your lives. . .It allows me to build community while ensuring that you are reading the weekly posts!
This Week's Question: What is your current favorite piece of technology and why? (currently, I think I would have to say my iPad. . .although my quest to beat Angry Birds is almost becoming an obsession)
My current favorite piece of technology is a PC Laptop. You can take it anywhere and do anything. Good way to play games. Good with Microsoft. Helps with School.
ReplyDeleteMy Macbook. I love working on a movie project, while listening to music all the while having the capability to video chat with friends across the U.S.
ReplyDeleteMy MacBook Pro is by far my favorite piece of technology. My life is so organized now! Not having to worry about viruses is an added bonus.
ReplyDeleteMy ipod!!! Couldn't do anything without my music! : )
ReplyDeleteI love my Driod, I can easily access my emails, facebook and information on the internet :o)
ReplyDeleteMy iphone! Google maps and directions save my life!
ReplyDeleteMy Acer Netbook. It's light, portable and the battery lasts a long time.
ReplyDeleteGoing along with the crowd, I have become a recent Macbook owner and I'm in love! At first I was afraid of become a Mac user, but it didn't take long for me to fall in love. There's so much that can be done, and it's very user friendly!
ReplyDeleteI would say having my own iPad. I have the Mac computer, but I think it be cool to have the iPad as well. It seems like a good resource to have and it is not heavy to carry. Second in that, the iPhone.
ReplyDeletethe piece of technology that I use daily that I enjoy is my ipod! It is great for when I'm jogging!!!
ReplyDeleteI hate to admit this because it means I am stuck in the dark ages of technology, but my favorite piece of technology is my Palm Pilot. I have had it since I started high school and, to this day, use it more often than any other piece of technology that I own. I suppose I could upgrade to some fancy phone like the Droid or iPhone, but I can't seem to justify spending the money until my Palm lets me down.
ReplyDeleteMy PC desktop is my life line. School, work, anything i want at my fingertips. I would enjoy having a macbook in the future.
ReplyDeleteI would have to say my MacBook Pro, or instant streaming to my Xbox from Netflix. I feel like I mention Netflix too much.
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology is my Blackberry Torch. It has everything that you need to get through the day
ReplyDeleteWithout a doubt, I would have to say that my current, favorite piece of technology is, the iPhone, and it has been since the day they came out with the first generation. I can pretty much do everything on the iPhone from personal, to school, all in the palm of my hands. I can easily access all of my e-mail accounts, take phone calls, text messages, and use the internet all on one device.
ReplyDeleteI would have to say that my iphone comes in handy very often, especially when looking for things nearby (the mapquest application is awesome. I never get lost driving anymore =) Or, if you are searching for the nearest starbucks, it will lead you right to it. However, my fiance recently got an ipad and I'll admit, I can't keep my hands off of it. That was a great invention! Movies and games are fun on that thing.
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite technology piece is my laptop that I got last summer whom i have named as Hermione after a favorite character from the Harry Potter series.
ReplyDeletebesides my macbook pro i would have to say my phone. I get lost easily and if it wasn't for my phone giving me turn by turn direction, or traffic alert i would be lost
ReplyDeleteRight now my favorite is my iPhone. I can do all of my communicating and quick web searches on it from anywhere. I've had it for 5 months now and can't imaging being without it. My Macbook Pro is mainly now only used for the larger programs like photoshop.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology is my iPhone! I love that I can access information where ever I am, whenever I need it.
ReplyDeleteI love my phone!!! I can't remember life w/out it & don't want 2 :) texting rules...
ReplyDeleteI love my laptop! Even though it is only a dell PC, I use it everyday and could not live with out it!
ReplyDeleteI hate to admit it, but I am a bit technologically inept. I do not have a favorite piece of technology, but what I would love to have is a iPhone 4.
ReplyDeleteI love the lens for it's camera, and I think the FaceTime is super cool. Those are just a couple of perks I would like to have on my phone.
I think my new droid phone would have to be my current favorite piece of technology. Having a smart phone makes it so easy to stay up to date with everything!
ReplyDeleteTechnology is not my strong suit. As far as my knowledge extends on the matter, the iPhone seems appealing. The different apps and features that can be used with the iPhone seem handy and fun.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology is the Internet. Pretty much everything you ever wanted to know is on the Interent. The Internet allows people to research different topics, order things online, plan a trip, keep in touch with friends and family and so much more.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology is my iPhone. It's a cellphone, iPod, and web browser all combined into one device. It's pretty sweet.
ReplyDeleteCurrently, my favorite piece of technology is my iPhone 4. I use it for everything. It is my daily planner, a source of entertainment, my mail box, and oh yeah...my phone.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology right now is my Verizon Droid X. It is so helpful for me with everything I do every single day. I can navigate locations easily, I plan my daily schedules, there is an easy internet access available, and there are many fun games on my phone to keep me entertained. It is pretty awesome.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology is my mac notebook. I bought it 2 years ago. It's as fast today as it was the day I took it out of the box. Why it took me so long to finally start using a mac is beyond me. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'd have to say it's my ipad, although I honestly don't know how to use it much yet. It just seems so cool. Need to go to the Apple store for a class. Close runner up is my first-generation iphone...
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology is the internet. It makes my life easier!
ReplyDeletemy current piece of technology is my Iphone. I find it to be a very helpful multitasking tool!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology is my pc, it's my life. I have the internet, my pictures, facebook, documents. It makes my life way easier!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece is my phone. It is an android awesome, especially the android market. I will be lost without it.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology is the automobile. It takes me where I want to go. I highly recommend the use of the automobile to anyone who has somewhere they want to be.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite one is my netbook. It is small, light and really usefull, I can take it everywhere!
ReplyDeleteI would say my current favorite piece of technology is my cell phone. Without it I wouldn't be able to contact my friends and colleges as often as I do.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology would have to be my cell phone. I cant go anywhere without it and feel like im missing something if i forget it somewhere.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely my laptop..has everything, and can be taken anywhere:)
ReplyDeleteMy laptop is my favorite technology that I own - being able to save everything I need on it, listen to music, upload my ipod, email... It's definately special to me because it makes my life easier. However, if I could say what I think is the coolest thing out right now it's the iphone - an even more convenient and portable device with the ability to call, text, and get directions!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology definitely has to be my Mac book. It is so easy to use and it is the perfect size. I can take it to school or on trips because it easily fits in my backpack. And I love that I can watch movies on it because the picture quality is so good!
ReplyDeleteA close second would have to be my iphone. :)
My favorite piece of technology is the internet. I use it to look up stuff, cook, directions, and pretty much for anything else.
ReplyDeleteCurrently, my cell phone, especially texting, is my favorite piece of technology. This is because my oldest daughter just got her first phone and I'm enjoying teaching her how to be responsible with it!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology is probably Pandora on my IPhone...I also love the Google Maps on my IPhone as well. Another thing I can't live without is the Calendar App on my IPad. :)
ReplyDeleteBy far, my favorite piece of technology is the Iphone. I can never get enough of my wireless internet on there,Pandora internet radio, and simple things like my note pad. When all else fails I can always count on my Iphone.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology is the iphone. All the applications on it are fun and easy to access. The touch screen makes it so much fun to carry around.
ReplyDeleteMy husband's Iphone! It is incredible and I love playing all of the games.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite piece of technology is definitely the iphone.... I can't imagine life without it! I check my bank accounts, email, facebook, check the weather, and just about a million other things as well... It's a handheld laptop. I just love it!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely my laptop, I can't live without it..All my pictures, work and school work is on it. It's amazing how you can take all of this with u everywhere:)
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite technology would be my macbook pro and my ipod touch. These are probably two of the best investments I have ever made. I have never gotten a virus like PC's always do and never have to format my computer! it is convenient and easy to use!
ReplyDeleteI love music so I would have to say my ipod and/or whenever I eventually get an iphone. One of these days...
ReplyDeleteI classic ipod & my dell laptop. It's the only laptop that hasn't failed on me. I'd love to have an iphone one day, but I have Verizon. Verizon should be coming out with their iphone 4 this month.
ReplyDeleteI really like the HTC EVO phone. My husband just got one and I have been playing with it. It's so fast and easy to use it makes a computer seem silly except for work...
ReplyDeleteI love XBOX live. I think the fact that I can play FIFA 11 against someone from Germany is amazing. Of course I always win. Also the fact that I can access my netflix on my Xbox live is pretty sweet. It helps me catch up on all the seasons of the Tudors I've missed.
ReplyDeleteThe PDF document is a lifesaver; I look up a lot of journal articles in my work, and it would be much more difficult to accomplish research if I were having to manually search for material in a library.
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