Movie Clip

This video could be used to introduce a lesson or unit about ecosystems and bio-diversity.  I love Bill Nye videos they are fun to watch and keep the students attention.  I believe these types of movies and video clips can mentally prepare students for the lesson at hand. The movie triggers their brains and the student begin to think about the material in their own way.

Jimmy Markino and Ryan Smith Movie Production

Jimmy Markino and Ryan Smith Present: "Blogging Is Easy"

Movie Stills

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Using technology in the classroom to help teach!

Technology should be used in the classroom in various ways.  In my classroom I want to incorporate technology into my class by using powperpoint, itunes, smartboards and projectors.  All these tools I can use are essential for a positive learning environment.  As a teacher I need to know about current technology and need to keep up with the new advancements.  Eventually, I would like to learn more about ipads and other touch screen devices.  In my classroom learning with technology will be a vital aspect of my class.  This class has increased my knowledge of technology and has prepared me to become a better teacher.  I know now how to create teacher web pages, curriculum pages, scavenger hunts, and webquests.  All of these features will aid me as a teacher in the future.

Podcasting

• A podcast is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through the internet.  
• Podcasting could be used in the classroom to help students understand certain material better and could be an aid in homework or projects.  Students could learn how to use podcast to find information and help them with school.  Podcasting could also help the teacher preview material or books for his/her class.
• The pros of podcasting is that the process is usually quick and easy.  Download and play. A negative of this though is that their usually isn't a visual aid for student to look at during a podcast.  Some students may get distracted and lose their focus.
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Ethics

Ethics are what you believe in.. What you think is morally right and morally wrong and if you believe in an all superior being God these are all aspects of ethics.. As a teacher you must try to be a neutral party in the school building.  Some parents may be against your beliefs or religious views and as a teacher it is best to just not let those things slip out.  Instead I would suggest to display your ethics through your actions.  For example, if I am a christian I believe my co-workers will be able to characterize me as a christian by the way I act such as being polite, showing kindness to facility/parents and the way I present myself.  By displaying your faith this way it cannot harm you in the classroom as a teacher.  A pro about ethics in school can display the role models of the school.  The teachers that truly strive for success and display some ethical beliefs by their actions are perfect role models for their students.  A con of ethics would be if your religious views skipped out in some way and a dispute occurred between you and some parents.  This could ruin your career and cause a major fault in your teaching.

Virtual Tours

A virtual tour is a simulation of an existing location, usually composed of a sequence of video images. They also may use other multimedia elements such as sound effects, music, narration, and text. The phrase "virtual tour" is often used to describe a variety of video and photographic-based media. 

I could use this type of multimedia in the classroom when trying to help my students visualize a certain place.  For example if I was teaching about different ecosystems I could use a virtual tour to show my students real and diversified ecosystems from around the world