OTEN conference

These are my reflections on the OTEN conference. I attended two sessions the first on social networking and digital citizenship in the elementary classroom which was very interesting. The second session was on how to help students learn to use online research tools. I was amazed at the amount of information I took away from the conference and I was glad that I took time out of my busy schedule to attend.

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Blogging in the classroom

I feel that blogging is a great way to incorporate technology into the classroom. One example I propose would be to create a history unit that explores the history of technology. The object would be to divide students into groups of two or three that examined technological advances. For example, the impact that radio, cell phone and of course the internet had on society. They would then post their findings on a group blog. There next blog would be there speculations on what life would be like with out these advances. Another example would be how these advances affect students in their daily lives ie how often do they use these technological advances. This unit could involves several blogging posts two per week for a start. I feel that the history of technology is fascinating and often over looked. It has a very large impact on our lives and we often take in for granted.

About me

My name is Beth and I am currently in the Aspire part time program. I am a single mother and have three daughters ages 16, 12, and 8. There names are Daphne, Emma and Margaret. My oldest daughter Daphne is currently studying abroad in Ecuador. I come from a large family and I am the youngest of 8. I will be the first of my brothers and sisters to obtain a masters degree which is very motivating as it seems I have been in school for a long time. I graduated from Willamette last spring with a B. A. in history and prior to that I was a student at Chemeketa. I want to teach U.S. history at the high school level and I am also considering teaching mid high as well.

I have few hobbies as I am very busy. I like to read and am re reading some old Charles Bukowski books in my free time. I am a movie junkie and a music fanatic. My social life revolves around friends and family. I love to cook for people and throw many a diner party for friends and family.I work part-time as a swimming and aerobics instructor which I really enjoy. I do a lot of volunteer work in the local high school and elementary schools that my daughters attend. I am very busy but enjoy my life and my daughters.I am very excited about this class and I am looking forward to becoming a bit more tech savvy.