Article Review week 10-15

Article Reflections Week 10-15:

Democrats propose N.O. teacher incentives: This article was very informative as to the many options that teachers can receive. Even thought this was specifically for Hurrican Katrina area teachers would be amazed at all the other amazing benefits if they settle in particular areas.

U.S.-born don't learn the language easily: This article was alarming to me! I had no idea 1 out of 5 students reported to not speak English “well” are US born. This proves that teachers need to push higher vocabulary in their classes. I believe most students learn English by being around it. A teacher must represent this at all time.

Short Articles:

Accelerate reading achievement and raise test scores in your classroom! :I love the internets accessibility to free kits. I was doing some research on the water cycle and found one. One draw back is how long it takes to receive the information. This proves a teacher needs to think about all activities months in advance!

Survey: Schools should integrate more technology and Montreal district to focus on tech training: I believe that teachers need to be introduced to technology. I am happy to say that I think Hays has done a wonderful job teaching students and teachers how to properly implement technology into their lives. Technology is such a useful tool if used right. I have helped out at many schools that I have felt lacking in this area.

A Digital Decade: This article brought up good points such as, if students do not have access to the internet they will fall behind and by using technology you can this of bigger, fun ways to intergrade subjects into your classroom, but I feel one of the biggest reasons technology is still falling behind is the fear most teachers have of a computer.

More students getting laptops instead of textbooks: I believe ever future teacher needs to pay attention to this article. Eventually textbooks will be obsolete. I am excited to say I love this idea. Students will not have to lug around books, and even more activities will be easy to access. If nothing else think of all the trees that will be saved.

Ruling: Student rights extend to MySpace postings: I am not sure which way I would have gone on this ruling since I understand the safety of the teachers but the rights as a student to have an opinion. I believe I would have to rule freedom of speech, I think the bigger question is why she feels that way about her principal.

Study eyes effect of tech on classroom: This story was interesting. I believe technology usage should not drive test scores but how well the teachers are teaching.

Video helps overhaul district's curriculum: As a future teacher I love this idea. Like a United Streaming but with more websites. I think something important to remember is to utilize these programs but to not let them be the teacher!

The Marshal Of MySpace: This is a scary subject for anyone to talk about. I am happy to also know they are offering online etiquettes, what a great idea to teach younger students about. We teacher manners to younger grades why not internet etiquettes. I agree the only way to teach students about the danger is educate them!

If wired right, computers do belong in classrooms: I have seen the effect computers, and other technology has on classrooms and I know they belong in classroom. In one of my classrooms we had a discussion about if technology is good for socialization. I would like to know more information on that.