Reflection # 10

After taking this class I have to say I have learned a variety of helpful pointers towards becoming a teacher. It has also really influenced my way of thinking when becoming a teacher. For starters, becoming a teacher is not as easy as it may seem; it requires hard work and a lot of devotion to your work. One of the essential parts of becoming a teacher involves being organized. Organization plays a big role when it comes to coordinating your curriculum for the lesson, this way you are always prepared for the next day. In addition, I have also learned that one of the most key ingredients in becoming a teacher is understanding your students for example, identifying their strengths and weakness. All students learn in a different way and style. Some students may be more advanced than others or some just might learn with a different style. Another important factor I learned from this class was the type of educational philosophy I fall under. I learned that in order to obtain a well developed classroom you should follow your philosophy. This class has also prepared me with the knowledge on how technology can be very helpful and essential in a classroom for teachers. Computers can help you with your organization with grades and in lesson planning. You can incorporate computers into your lesson plan for a more cooperative lesson, this way students are able to interact more with one another. However, one of the main things I really learned from this class was how to construct a variety of lesson plans. For example, there is the Behavioral, Constructivist, telecollaborative or transpersonal lesson plan. My favorite has to be the Constructivist lesson plan because it is more cooperative and the class gets to interact more with students as well as with the teacher. In conclusion, I believe that after taking this course I have gotten a feel for what my future as a teacher might entail. I will certainly be using all the tips and knowledge I have gain from this class to my teacher career. Overall, I enjoyed this class very much and has influenced me as a future educator. I hope that I can make a difference in my students by planting a seed of knowledge in them from what I have achieved.

Reflection # 9

Technology has changed and influenced the world in general. As a future educator I believe technology is a great source for the delivery of instruction. Technology has exposed us to new things we have never thought could exist. It has opened the door to teachers as well as students. When we mention technology we refer to computers. Computers have really been a big aid to both teacher and students in the process of delivering instruction. This type of technology allows students to be exposed to the internet were they can collect, gather and retain information on anything they are researching. They are also able to communicate with other students around the world. For example, technology has influenced in the tellecolabrative lesson plan, were students are open to communicate with other students across the world via internet. Technology gives students the advantage of becoming a prepared individual in the real world we live in today which is revolved around technology.As a teacher, I believe technology is very useful especially with the organizing of student’s information and grades. Technology allows us teacher to work more effectively.Teachers need to make sure they give students the opportunity to take advantage of what technology has to offer in the educational world.Teachers should know what is better for the student by being open minded to new ideas and changes in a classroom dealing with technology. One way teacher can incorporate technology is to assigning students a group research project that involves them to gather and search information on a topic by using the computer. In conclusion, I personally think that technology has evolved into the next big thing in the instructional process. In my opinion, technology should be used on an everyday bases both in the classroom and at home. Technology is the future in which we are headed to. Therefore, we as future educator should keep in mind to apply technology in our daily curriculum in order to prepare and provide students with a better comprehension. Overall, I certainly will be applying technology in my classroom. Without applying technology students won’t gain the knowledge needed to prepare them for the future that awaits them.

Reflection # 7

When it comes to a Digital story you have capability’s that are at the palms of your hands. It is a form of technology that is used for storytelling but, instead of an actual person telling a story face to face it is told via a digital image with both video and audio outputs combined. Digital stories are usually not very long and include a narrated section written by a person telling the story. Digital stories not only include a story but also include images, graphics and animations for a visual understanding, music for audio in the background so that your audience gets a better feel for what is being expressed and also include web publishing. Digital stories are very beneficial in education. In the educational world, these digital stories are provided to increase the student’s attention as well as knowledge to new technology. Digital stories allow students to show and learn the way in which they learn (Learning style). It also let students share their work assignments to a larger audience other than a classroom, which promotes collaborative learning. Digital stories also provide motivation to students due to the fact that they can relate to any pass experience or interest they meant have in regards to the digital story. However, digital stories get very easy to crate it requires time, media tools and a good story to write and tell.
In my opinion I believe that these Digital stories are very educational for students. Not only does it open the minds to new things but allows students to share their work with other audiences all over the world. Overall Digital stories provide great benefits which are need in the everyday classroom. As a future educator I personally will be using this method of technology in my classroom. Hopefully in a near future teacher use this method so that every students gets the benefits they are missing.

Extra Credit Event

The event of poems and music was one I really enjoyed attending, all performances were great. In the beginning of the event there was a prayer made to bless the event in which made me feel as if I were being blessed by the spirit gods. It was pretty interesting hearing a language I had never heard before. As the event went by the poems presented were are all very deep and moving. One of my favorite poets had to be Donna known as “Aza”. Her poems really touched my inner soul. The poems she read were very inspirational. I enjoyed the poem dedicated to her brother and how no matter what she would be waiting for him until he came back home. What love can do! As for the music Kiki Sanchez was awesome. His African Peruvian mix reminded me of some my Latin rhythms. He really expresses himself through the way he plays the piano. In addition something that really grabbed my attention and put me in a state of shock throughout the event was the African priest performance. He had me on the edge on my seat. I have to say I was a bit scared of him but, the part of him putting the rocks on fire in his mouth was spectacular. I wonder how he is able to do that. Overall, the event was extravagant. This event made me feel great and part of something new. I personality felt cleansed by all the spiritual love surrounding me. This is one event I will certainly remember.

Extra Credit "Poems"

#1 " When a Boy falls in love"
This poem in my opinion is trying to explain when a young boy falls in love. When boys fall in love they are scared to admit it. Boy's fell that when they do fall in love they are vulnerable to the girl. It's funny because there is a saying that goes " let the man fall in love with you first, than you first" it is all a sense of security. Overall , it is a good poem!

#2 "loving spirt"
I really liked this poem. It may me feel loved by that special someone. It's that feeling of being in love and the way that person holds and wraps you with their big arms. It's that sensation of being in love with one another


# 4 "What do you see in him?"
This poem was very interesting. It's talks about a situation in which women go through all over the world. The poem describes a man who is comparing himself to the women he desires how he is different than the man she is with. He ask's her what is it that she see's in this man that has all these negative facts and is not good for her. However, I believe sometimes wome are so deep into a relationship they can't surpass all these negative things the man they are with has, so they stay.

# 6 "Amour Mortelle "
This poem was pretty scary but it is something that could happen in real life situations. The poem is about a love that is very deadly. A women who become obessesed with this man, which she wants all for hereslf. She explains that if she can't have this man then no one would, therefore she ends up killing him by causing him a mortal wound. By the way the qoute by billies blue is really strong yet interesting

# 8 " I Lost You"
I have to say this was a deep one. It's very true what they say love moves in mysterious ways. You fall in love and see that person grow as a person with the love you share. However, one day you loose that special someone. Sad but at the end of the day I am a strong believer that everything happens for a reason