Gloria Joseph Group 1B-3 Activity 3 Learner's Charter (Reflection)

Gloria Joseph

Group 1b-3 Activity 3 Learner’s Charter  (Reflection - )

The online collaborative exercise was enjoyable and inspiring.  Just being able to work with other educators in the same field on different project really intrigues me.   There are so many ideas going around in my head now that I can’t wait to share them with my other colleagues.  These ideas will certainly allow us to use this collaborating ICT tool.

I am so excited about the Learners charter.  The results of the Learners Charter, was attention-grabbing to me.   My colleagues were able to put themselves in the place of a learner and come up with a statement, and I believe I can say confidently that the majority of these statements were connected to the feelings of their little learners.  

Therefore if our ‘techno” learners of this age are to participate actively in our classroom, we have to allow them to have ICT at every subject. 

We can sum up all the Learners Charter statements by saying:  Learners and educators have the right to access any material or resource that is going to improve their quality of learning in this ICT enriched environment.

Module 2A-4 Activity 4 : Spreadsheets for Administrative purposes: Recordbook (Reflection)

Module 2A-4 Activity 4:  Spreadsheets for Administrative purposes:  Recordbook   (Reflection)

The spreadsheets activity focused on the management of data in various formats.  It starts simple and then moves into more complex formulas. 

Spreadsheets provide invaluable tools to teachers for them to collect and calculate data of all types.  Beyond arithmetic, teachers can format data to create clear concise reports, Excel would allow teachers to move away from the boring (dull) task of calculating student grades and averages every term.  Just by a mere clicking of a button the creation of students report is done. As teachers excel will definitely  provide a method where we can be more organized and analyzed.

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Module 2A-4 Activity 3 Word processor as an administrative resource‏ (Reflection)

Word processors are the most used technology tools in education, with application to assist teachers in their lesson plan and assist in creating that activity that would capture their student’s attention. 
Furthermore a teacher’s work is made easier when a document can be adapted for a new need rather than created from scratch.  By just using the word processor to write assignments, creating reports, and even to write letters home, we are creating a personal database of material for future use.      Oh yes, my administrative document that was created are a suspension form and a transcript.  (Templates created for future use)
It is significant for teachers to understand that the word processor makes text consistently easy to read.

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Module 2A-4 Activity 3: Lesson Preparation – Reflection

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I am always excited about the different uses of the word processor.  I am able to save my notes for future use.  One of my word processor lessons preparations document is my lecture notes for the third form students that were prepared according to the CXC syllabus. As the syllabus change, am able to modify and save.

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Gloria Joseph MODULE 2A-4: Activity 1 Reflection: Classroom Material

Gloria Joseph

(Reflection)

Module 2A4:  Activity 3 Classroom Materials

PowerPoint is a high-powered software tool used for presenting information in a dynamic slide show format. Text, charts, graphs, sound effects and video are just some of the elements PowerPoint can incorporate into your presentations with ease. 

Students are all fascinated by these features especially the different sounds. It captures the student’s attention and keep them focus on the lesson.

Hello

Hi Everyone:
I am Gloria Joseph from the village of All Saints, in the Parish of St.John's.  I am a teacher for several years. 

I hope that at the end of this course that has teachers we would acquire the necessary tools that would enhance the delivery of our lessons in the classroom. It is also my hope that I will be able to encourage my other colleagues to appreciate what ICT has to offer in making teaching more creative and excited for all involved.  Wishing everyone al the best throughout this course.  Let us continue to learn and share.

Best regards

Gloria

Gloria Joseph Module 1B – 3 Group Activity 1: Discussion

Module 1B – 3 Group Activity 1:  Discussion

"It is impossible for a developing nation to compete with developed nations in the field of ICT integration in schools"

The technological bridge between developing countries definitely makes it impossible for developing nation o compete with developed nations when comes to the area of ICT integration in our school systems or education.  If these developing countries would compete with developed countries in this area of ICT integration, their status would definitely change.   These countries would no longer be called developing countries but rather be called developed countries.

As we know that education is the center or core of the development of any country.  Therefore of the developing countries were really into using ICT in our education system the developing countries would be on their way towards country development.  In these countries we are faced with insurmountable challenges due to spacing constraints.  For example, Schools in Antigua, more so the All Saints Secondary School, there are approximately sixty-four computers to facilitate about seven hundred students.  As a result of this students are not exposed in the delivery of ICT in their lessons. 

There are lots of challenges that would affect developing countries, causing them to be seated in the back of the technological train.  Such factors the lack of training due to funds not being available and proper planning by administrators.   Until the necessary mechanisms are in place, the developing countries will never be able to keep up with these developing countries.

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Module 1B-3: Activity 1: Audit of my school’s ICT use (What we have and what we do with it)

Gloria Joseph

Module 1B-3: Activity 1: Audit of my school’s ICT use

(What we have and what we do with it)

In this technological age my school is fairly equipped with the basic ICT tools to get our children on their way in this rapid changing technological world.  Like all secondary schools in Antigua and Barbuda we are faced with the challenge of limited space.  Therefore some of the students are not able to get fully involved in the use of ICT with computers. 

In order to enhance learning in this techno-age we make use of two fully equip computer labs with approximately twenty three computers in each lab.  We also have colour and black and white printers, fax machine and also a computer access center which is in full use.  These computer labs are network with reliable internet service.  We are also blessed with a projector that is used by a staff of about sixty five teachers. 

At the administrative level there are sic computers and other equipment that facilitate in the smooth process of data collecting, recording and dissemination of information and data.  The world of education is rapidly changing; as a result of this technological world it is important that we integrate ICT into all subject areas.  Having our teachers being exposed to the use of ICT tools would help to innovate and create a more technology based learning environment, since they are in this popular ICT age.  As we know that ICT does not entail computer alone, but involves radio and televisions.  They are used by the foreign language, history and literature teachers.

We need to understand the ICT will prepare our children for successful lives and career in an increasingly technological society.

Gloria Joseph MODULE 2A-4: Activity 1 Reflection: The Roles of aTeacher

Gloria Joseph

MODULE 2A-4: Activity 1

Reflection:   The Roles of a Teacher

Learning never really ends.   Engage in this activity has really enhanced my skills in this area. I can proudly say that it is very rewarding to me.  I got little frustrated but am getting there. 

Learning is an ongoing thing. As teachers it is our responsibility to educate ourselves in ongoing academic and professional growth.