Sunday, March 15, 2009
Week 5
This week I am really happy with what we are working on. The software evaluation was the most important thing we have done thus far. I reviewed a web-based software program for my automotive classes called Modern Automotive Technology Suite. This program allows for the instructor to teach from web-based power point presentations that include interactive learning modules and activities and assessment tools. This is really exciting for me because instead of creating all of these presentations and activities, all I have to do is log on to this website and deliver the information. The information is updated every six months instead of having a text book that is out dated by the time it hits the shelf. The presentations are better than anything that I have every created on my own and my students will love it. I use a similar program for my autobody classes and I have had great success with it. This is a perfect example of how I want to use technology in my classroom. I am so greatful that my district sends me to these conferences so that I can learn about great teaching tools like the Modern Automotive Technology Suite. This will increase student learning and interest as well as making my job easier and more fun!
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I too think the software evaluation is a good thing for us to practice with. Up until last week I would not have known how to go about tackling such a large task. The software evaluation tools gave me a clear understanding of what to look for and how to go about recognizing its credentials.
ReplyDeleteI too think the software evaluation is a good thing for us to practice with. Up until last week I would not have known how to go about tackling such a large task. The software evaluation tools gave me a clear understanding of what to look for and how to go about recognizing its credentials.
ReplyDeleteI also thought that the software evaluation was a good assignment. I think that this will help me personally evaluate which website and software programs will be useful to my classes. I hoping this will also help me to plead my case for getting some functional computers in my school.
ReplyDeleteI have a good friend that is an automotive teacher at Madison Memorial. He has said the same thing about the conferences he goes to and has mentioned the web based program you are talking about. He is trying to implement it into his program. He has told me that he feels overwhemed at this point, butloves the idea of the program.
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