ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

• Michael Petner
• CMIS 102
• May 6, 2003

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Good Evening
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THINGS I WANT FROM MY CAREER

• To be a role model
• To give back to the community
• To continue my own learning
• To shape Americas future
• To teach in an interactive environment
• To positively influence a childs attitude
  towards learning
• To integrate Technology and Education

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THINGS I WANT TO AVOID IN MY CAREER

• To negatively influence a childs attitude
  towards learning
• Insufficient compensation for work performed
• Uncaring, unhealthy work environment
• Apathetic students
• Losing passion for teaching

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THINGS I AM DOING TO ADVANCE MY CAREER

• Continuing Education
• Self-Reflecting
• Adopting Teaching Strategies
• Developing My Own Teaching Strategies

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EducationTechnology
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To be discussed

• The Integration of Technology and Education
• Statistics and Opinions
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• The Internet

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• According to the U.S. Department of Education,
  only half of the total number of teachers utilize
  computers within the classroom.
• However, teachers with less experience were noted
  to be more likely to use Computers during
  instruction.

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An Educators Opinion

• Education has, thus far, failed to effectively
  synthesize computers into the processes of
  teaching and learning in our nations elementary
  schools.

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Microsoft Word

• With this application teachers can
• Type a Curriculum Outline
• Compose Letters
• Create an Internet Address Book
• Create a Table of Contents

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Databases

• Keeps teachers organized
• Contact information of parents and faculty
  information
• Phone numbers
• E-mail
• Addresses
• Allows teachers to refer back to phone records if
  needed.

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Microsoft Excel

• Grade Books
• Attendance Records
• Seating Arrangements
• Lesson Plans
• Assignment Sheets

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My Custom Grade Book

• 4 quarters
• Quizzes are 30
• Tests are 30
• Midterm Final are 40
• Each students grade for the year is attained by
  adding the first and second semester values and
  dividing by 2.

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My Custom Excel Attendance Record

• Twenty students
• 6 weeks (for demonstration)
• The number 1 represents attendance
• The number 0 represents absence
• The total number of days present is calculated
  with Function SUM

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The Internet

• Search Engines for Student and Teacher Research
• Online Forums for Teachers to Discuss Strategies
• Personal Teacher Websites
• Downloadable Documents
• Updates for Students
• Fun and Educational Websites for Student
  Enrichment
• Flash and Shockwave Games

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Personal Plans for the Integration of Education
and Technology

• Utilize Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Encourage students to access the Internet.
• Utilize fun websites to encourage student
  development. For example, Isketch.net develops a
  readers sight vocabulary by associating words
  with a picture that other students draw. (refer
  right)

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In Conclusion

• As a potential teacher, I will play a crucial
  role in the future integration of technology and
  education.
• One can hope that the future educators of America
  will follow this example.