2. Table of Contents
Article One
Article two
Article three
Conclusion
Citations
3. MyVision 2.0 Gets Full Active Directory Integration,
Expanded Mac OS X Support
This article was describing a form of
technology software that has been
upgraded. It has the ability to
enhance classroom management and
reduce management time. It is
software that teachers can use to
monitor what their students are doing.
Sites like games, social networking
sites and anything else that is not
appropriate for school can be
monitored by the teacher. In the
article it also gives different options
available to the teacher for dealing
with students who are abusing
computer privileges.
4. …Summary
It enables teachers to be able to
teach without the hassle of
patrolling around the room.
Teachers can also instruct from
their computer screen and show
students their assignments. It
seems to be very helpful
software for the classroom
5. Reflection
I found this article very interesting. I didn’t consider managing what my
students are doing on the computer. I always think about the general classroom
management but I guess I need to consider other outlets for students to become
involved in inappropriate behavior. Also, I fail to realize how advanced
technology is becoming and how beneficial it can be for my classroom. The
lingering issue of social networking sites as an issue in schools was also brought
to my attention as I review this article.
“There's more that we can be doing than just walking around and looking over
people's shoulders.“
I want to make sure that I am maximizing my class teaching time. I don’t
want to be a class manager most of the time but I want to be a classroom
teacher! And the software presented in this article seems like it could really help
make that possible.
6. Social Networking: The Essential Balancing Act in
Schools
Providing access to learning resources while shaping
a school culture of protection
This article is discussing
social networking sites and
where they fit into the
educations setting. It
addressing who actually
determines what is
appropriate. The answer is
the state and the
communities within that state
decide. It also talks about
the difficult task of moving
toward social networking
while still enforcing some
sort of policy to keep order.
7. …Summary
The article realizes that social
networking has its positive side
and is sometimes necessary. It
gives examples of students’
parents texting them. In
school, however, there is a
need for policy to be in place to
keep order within that school.
This articles gives examples of
questions to ask students and
other faculty when
implementing policies in the
midst of allowing the use of
social networking technology to
be used.
8. Reflection
At first glance I thought this article would be solely addressing
the students’ use of social networking but to my surprise it also
mentioned teachers’ and faculty. I was also surprised at the
optimistic attitude towards social networking sites. Most educational
articles are completely against it. I must realize that the times in
which I will be teaching, students will be much more engaged in the
use of technology for social reasons. The last part of this article
really challenged me because I always talk about how ignorant I am
to technology and this article says that’s not ok.
“It is okay to be nervous about the trends in social networking. It is not
okay to be ignorant of the fundamental change in information-sharing
dynamics.”
I really took this quote to heart. It really spoke to me because I
am nervous about the trends and I know that I am behind in
technology today. I have to become more informed if I want to be an
affective teacher in a classroom of students who may no more about
technology than I do.
9. National Ed Tech Plan Puts Technology
at the Heart of Education Reform
This article is focusing on the federal
policy statement that’s been passed,
which has encourages technology as the
center of education. The plan includes
incorporating the technology that we use
in our everyday life into the classroom to
enhance learning. This plan is quite open
to the exploration of different things like
social networking skills and gaming
interests to spark students learning. It
recognizes that not all students learn the
same but it does have a goal of figuring
out what students need and then attending
to those needs. As those needs are met
the students are then able to become
engaged into learning.
10. …Summary
The policy focuses on 5
broad categories. Those
areas are assessment,
infrastructure, learning,
productivity, and teaching.
The article breaks down
each category and explains
exactly what it has to do with
technology in education
according to this plan.
11. Reflection
I found this article very interesting because it mentioned an
idea that I focus on in other courses, which is reaching all learners.
Some shocking information that I found was that they still plan to
have standardized tests but a good thing is that they are
emphasizing ongoing assessments in the classroom. Something
else that stuck out to me in this article was the focus on students
being the central focus and not the teachers’ preference. It’s neat to
see how the things I am learning in different courses all string
together.
“The plan envisions a model in which the student is at the
center of the learning process, with teachers, parents, mentors,
peers, and technology-based supports all contributing to an
individual learning environment in which the student is essentially in
control.”
This is so important. Students must be the center focus that
we build the rest of our curriculum around in order to reach them
with the education they need and deserve.
12. Conclusion
All of these inspiring articles discussed
incorporating technology into the classrooms. But they
all had some sort of perspective on the infamous social
networking sites. One was promoting a software
program to reduce the use of these sites in school;
another article was suggesting was to use social
networking sites as a way of enhancing students
interest in learning. The other article was discussing
the need to balance the encouragement of social
networking technology and enforcing some sort of
policy. Social networking as it relates to the school
setting is a topic that interest me. I enjoy social
networking sites myself and I can only imagine how my
students will be intrigued by them. They are advancing
so rapidly. As an educator I must learn ways to balance
class management and incorporating the technology
that interests my students.
13. Citation
Nagel, David. (2010). National Ed Tech Plan Puts Technology
at the Heartof Education Reform. Retrieved from
http://thejournal.com/Articles/2010/11/09/National-Ed-
Tech- Plan-Puts-Technology-at-the-Heart-of-
Education- Reform.aspx?sc_lang=en&Page=1
Scott, Arownowitz. (2010). MyVision 2.0 Gets Full Active
Directory Integration, Expanded Mac OS XSupport.
Retrieved from
http://thejournal.com/articles/2010/11/19/myvision-2.0-
gets- full-active-directory-integration-expanded-mac-
os-x- support.aspx?sc_lang=en
Wells, Christopher. (2010). Social Networking: The Essential
Balancing Act in Schools. Retrieved from
http://thejournal.com/Articles/2010/11/17/Social-
Networking- The-Essential-Balancing-Act-
nSchools.aspx?sclang=en&Page=3
