January 30, 2016


                                                         Wednesday `s Class

                  Normally I arrive ten minutes early at my class, but that afternoon I  was set back by traffic , so I arrived  late. In spite of that, the professor greet me with kindness as she was getting ready to deliver the class. Wednesday`s class was more then a reinforcement about computer concepts that  were believed   to be simple. After the professor started  delivering her presentation I realized that many of the computer vacabulary was new to me, so I carefully heed attention to the professor. During the class professor Cindy gave us more specific definitions, more  computer vocabulary as well as the proper pronunciation. Consequently,  our mentor gave us some common troubleshooting  examples  in which  she has been involved  at  computer labs.  She encouraged us to be self-reliant when it comes to tackle similar issues; moreover, she underscored the fact that  professional teachers obtain more respect from their peers when they tackle issues on their own.  In addition to this, the class, which lasted it  about  fifty minutes, was later assessed by a quiz that she had us made on online  in order to check our progress on the new words. Unfortunately none scored perfect, but the professor felt great that the class had been productive. In spite of the fact that I think technology is time consuming, and that I feel abridged by my peers who have more abilities than I; I have come to realize that the more abilities I get, the better I will be a better professor in the future.

     

             The second part of the class was about "Trello." Trello is an "APP"  that serves as internet planner that hold things online ,which is very handy because you can access to Trello   from any device. Indeed,   professor Cindy`s testimony serves to stress the practical use of "Trello" as she says:  " I have many things to do, and rather than having monologues when I go shopping or regretting the fact that a project has a deadline ,which is critical, I use Trello, so I can overcome issues like that." After I hear that, I downloaded  it in my phone. At first I thought it was no useful, but once I figured out how it worked,  I felt very happy to have it.  However, as everything in technology works when  I was synchronizing my phone with my computer things were not together, so I was overwhelmed. Fortunately; I found out how to fix it, and  I uploaded many of my future projects on Trello. Now whenever I want to see my obligations (tasks) I check Trello. It feels amazing to have a program which I can rely on. Thus, I hope to learn more Apps that can make my life a little more practical.

 

 

             The last part of the class was about and online store place for files and other documents. This App is called " Drop Box" , and serves for multiple purposes. First of all, "Drop Box" helps me to have my files as Handy as a USB does; Nonetheless, with " Drop Box" my files are stored   online, which is sufficiently practical . Second of all, it is an efficient way to have my files stored because if I were to present something, and my USB is missing or damaged my Drop Box will be there to fix an issue like that . As I have mention before, Drop box works online, so it does not get damaged nor my files get lost which is very distinctive with its similar device USB. More importantly than storaging  Drop Box will help me elude akward situations in which an USB will be useless.  Having mention all this, my concerns about acquiring knowledge in the performance of computes have arise. Now I know  how important is to have a planner like "Trello", how indespensable is to have an online storage that can be a backup  for my files.  Therefore, I can say that computer knowledge does make things easy.

Friday 22, 2015.


                              How should the teacher of the 21 first century be?

                  Although education is the only way to emerge from poverty, people still not see that the biggest leverage in society is the teacher. The teacher himself is a role model for lawyers, doctors and social workers who serve  us every day; therefore, the teacher of the 21 first century must have good preparation in every subject matter, including technology. Nevertheless, the Subject of technology has been the hardest one to be covered by teachers, since it is found very demanding. For this reason in order to be a competitive teacher in this demanding world we, teachers must try to introduce technology in the classroom ; moreover,  envisage a better curriculum as much as possible, so  the subjects can be more appealing to the learners.

                One of the reasons why is important to introduce technology in the classrooms is because the amount of information that the teacher can adressed is limited, and the internet serves as platform in which the students can search and find  more information. Also the students can interact with other students in chat rooms with people all over the world ,giving them more access to expand their social knowledge, and learn things that are outside their communities. Another reason is that the use of computers can serve to create tasks in which the student can develop real situational projects that matter for the society. This is very important because it enhances the critical thinking, and helps in many areas like the development of better ways to do things. In spite of this technology  still continues to be seen as a secondary tool in third world countries, and teacher still say the textbooks have all the sources necessaries in the development of the learners education. In addition to this,   the unfortunate disposition of the Minister of education is a shame because  it does not reinforce  the qualities for the future teachers .In summary, the unquestionable influence of the teacher in the formation of the future people would be pointless to refute. Also,  people`s success   lies in the preparation that they can obtain in the classrooms; for that reason,  the future teachers must have at least basic knowledge of computer skills,  so  that  the qualities of every individual can help the create a better future to all.

                             This other entry is about my reflection of the class

 

 

Wednesday 20

 

                Every time I go to professor Cindy`s class I am looking forward to learn about the  21 first century`s  teacher . During Wednesday class she showed us how technology has helped to emerge the way subjects are taught around the world,  the way how students can engage better when they learn critical thinking, and the way teachers must learn to adapt the curriculum to the demands of a never ending society. Besides I learnt how technology   is used in  the present day an age. My doubts about how practical  it is or how useful it is technology in the classroom have been clarified, and Little by little, step by step I have learnt  the vast scope of oportunities that lies on the internet.  I have come to realized how  education can change human beings; therefore, I am fortunate to  learn computer skills. I have come to realized that learning is a never ending process, and that the more updated I can stay, the better results  I can expect from my work. My computer skill class has become the most challenging Subject, but the one I  am specting  to  get the skills so I can reinforce a better curriculum when I get to be a teacher. During Wednesday class  my english also has improved because professor Cindy has a great command of the English Language, and she definitely express everything clear; moreover, she has make me aware of the importance that lies in the acquisition of computer skills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday 13, 2016

         That afternoon when I was in the classroom Professor Cindy gave us the course`s outline, and she made us to design a blogg, so we  can write down our experinces during classes. My name is Erik and this is the recound of that day. First , I want to start by saying that  professor Cindy is very profesional and has a great command of the English Language, she gave us reasons "why?" as teachers we must put aside the constraints when using technology. During the class I made many questions and she was very patient with me because I am one of those people who have many contraints when it comes to use technology. Second, the profesor made three groups an assigned to each group a task to be delivered on Wednesday the 20th. My group  has three plus me; we were given the assigment " Project Based Learning". My group had some issues about  "who?" and "were?" to meet and the profesor Cindy showed us a way by ussing GOOGLE DRIVE. This was to me  what made my afternoon because like magic we were able to work together from different computers and without going anywhere outside from were we were. I have no words to describe my feelings about this because I was speachless. To conclude, my afternoon was very productive and I feel that professor Cindy Jimenes will become our favorite teacher and by the end of this course I will have learn lots of new things about computers, and more importantly I will have let asside my common constraint about computers.