When I was working on the extra credit assignment I became really interested in nicenet.org I thought this site was a great way for teachers to communicate with their students outside of the classroom and make sure that students always can find the latest information. There is a spot for discussion boards and conferencing which can help enhance the way that students think. By hearing other's opinions it may trigger something new or even just help a student that is struggling.
There is a spot for class schedule so the teacher can post in advance a schedule for say a whole month. I thought this was a great tool because students don't have to stress if they can't remember deadlines or what tomorrow's class will be about.
On nicenet you can also post assignment and links for the students to complete. Instead of printing out all the worksheets in class the teacher can just post it and have the student work on it for homework. I really liked nicenet and I think i would use this in the future for my own class. Its a great way to stay organized.
As far as what i would like to know for the future, there is a lot. I still get frustrated when working with certain programs on the computer and I would like to get more comfortable so I can complete things faster. There isn't anything specific that i can think of but I know I need to work a little more with excel. By becoming more comfortable with the computer it will help me in the future with my classroom by being able to assist my students. It seems that the younger kids are the more they are advanced in technology and i would like to be at the same level as my students.
I think I can achieve my goals by practicing with the different programs. I use my computer on a daily basis so i think that by the time i am finished with my degree i will be more advanced and hopefully can achieve my goals. I plan on taking another technology class if that allows.
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I have taken so many classes here at florida state that have used the systems we learned about. to bad this is my last semester.
i really liked nicenet too.. i really want to use it for my classes in the future!
Nicenet.org is an interesting site. I enjoyed learning about the site.
nicenet was cool.. i just didn't like that you couldn't upload a file on it, everything needs to be copied/pasted.
good luck with anything and everything that u do christina! thanks for answering all my annoying questions:] i hope to see u in other classes. take care!!
I would say practice is a good way to get through any situation. Microsoft programs are the easiest, because they have tutorials on practically everything. The help bar can basically teach you anything or fix any problem. I still hate Microsoft though... Just not their help menus.
nicenet is nifty, I agree. It's like a simplified blackboard.
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