Virtual Lesson

We had discussion about virtual lesson in our class. Even thought I was not good at using computer and applying technology, it was attractive and I thought I would like to apply it. I didn't take online courses before. I went to class and I asked teachers/professors directly because I thought the online courses would not help me much to learn. 

However, the discussion had remind me of one class that I took in college. I took government when I was in undergraduate. I initially did not have confident to be in the classroom because the director covered a lot of things in a day and then I could not really paid attention to the director's words. I was busy to take notes. However, even if I took the notes, I could not understand why I wrote down.

We did not have the virtual lessons. But, he recorded his voice and his powerpoint during lectures. I went home and reviewed his powerpoint at home. It helped me a lot to cover the materials and then I get interested in learning. I could see everything that I have missed during lectures. The director had marked with a red pen (underlined, circled...etc). 

It was easy for me to learn in that way and I was glad to see things that I could not catch during lectures. 

Therefore, I thought it would be great if I can have use the technology in my classroom for those who have been absent/need extra help. 

Be Healthy

I realized the importance of keep in healthy. In the meantime after I suffered from flu, I realized that it is impotant to be healthy.

I was thinking about this... "what if this happen to me when I'm teaching..." This will be bad and I do not want my students lose the opportunities to learn because of my health condition.

I learned responsibilities... responsibility to teach... responsibility to take care of myself.

Be healthy = Another teacher's role.

First Time Teaching

I taught 4-5 groups of students in our class couple weeks ago. I talked about this with my mentor teacher from a long time ago. I wanted to teach the relevant materials. Students came school to learn and practice their knolwedge, therefore, it was more than just completing my assignments and practice how to teach students. I wanted them to learn and review the material at least.

My mentor recommended me to teach half-life which they have not learned yet. My mentor provided me some worksheets that I could use, and suggested couple of activities that I can choose from.

After that, I read textbook/materials over and over even though I knew the concepts. However, I didn't want to make mistakes and hope to do well since it was my first time to teach. I carefully decided activities and prepared/checked.

I made extra copies and also made the back-up plans. I thought everything would go well as I plan.

However, I actually could not even finish my activity and the students had difficult times to follow my direction because I could not give a sufficient information to follow. I asked myself, "why....".

After the first hour, I kept thinking about what I did wrong and where I needed to work on. I talked with my mentor about it and tried to find the way to get right.

Then, I reduced reviewing time... and not tried to do so many things at a time. Then, I consicely moved onto next activity.

yeah~~~!! things were worked out well. It was not the best but I could finish the activity and had chances to talk about it with the students.

I learned so many things from here. Teaching wasn't easy. It was not only about what to teach...BUT, HOW to teach! I found where I need to work on.

Decoding Icons

Awhile ago, we had a chance to talk about using icons and we decoded meaning of those icons. We also talked about what is the point of using those icons. I happened to keep stirring at those icons and I tried to figure our what those meant. I thought about them in many ways, however, there was no absolute answer.

Through the practice, I realized that the students could take things differently even though I use the same materials and teach them equally. I also learned that the students would find the materials are easy if they already have learned. These students will use their past experiences to solve problems, and they will make less mistakes (or not make the same mistakes) when they do the experiements.

When I looked at those icons, I saw there were two people departed from the same airplain but going in the opposite sides (different ways). I thought about my future students when I looked at that phenomenan. Same maeterial --> take the words differently.

When I looked at the icons that represents two passengers, one passenger get scared and the other wasn't... I thought about this.

Two different students, one student would know what he/she needs to do when she/he to solve unknown/difficult problems. However, the other student would get scared when he/she has to solve difficult problems or needs to complete the assignments that she/he never done.

It was interesting...

As a teacher, I should need to practice how to be a good facilitator.

First Day of School

Its been about a month...

I still cannot forget the moment that I first walked into my mentor's classroom. I was so nervous. The students were playing the name game.. they had to tell their friends' name before they introduced themselves. I tried to remember their names even though I knew that I cannot memorize the students' name in one day. I was actually worried about this, because I'm not really good at memorizing the person' name. 

I know who are in my mentor's classes, but I cannot recall a few students' name. So, I'm still glancing at seating chart that my mentor gave to me. I'm working on it, however, I wish I can notice all of my students' name someday. I would telling them that I care about them... however, I don't think I could really say this until I know their name.

It seems small thing, however...  

Recognizing students' name = Acknowledge their presence + Respect the students' identity. 

Early Development Program

I recently talked with my cousin about child's early development program.

She is a mother of two young children... three and five year old.
She sends her kids to learn a pretty much everything, includs her three year old little girl.
Consistenly memorizing the words..
Watching dvd(s)...
Doing assignments until late at nights...

They learn... math, science, spanish, music, korean... plus extacurricular activities.

My cousin believes that doing those activities will lead them to go to the "good" colleges.
They are doing great for thier ages. She believes her kids have to learn when they are young. It because the kids' brains are like the "sponges" and absorbes everything that they have learned.

I don't know if I should agreed or not........

The reason I want to be a teacher

I want to be a teacher...
I learned so many things in the last past six weeks :)

-There were the moments I had to express in these ways,

1)"Wow!" or "wo~~~~~~~ah~~~~~~~wooooo"
2)"Oh!" or "oh............................."
3)"hmmmmmmm..."

- In the other day, I seriously asked myself that "what kind of teacher I want to be.." and "what I want to accomplish through this teaching career".
Eventually, it led me to think about "what is the purpose of my life..".

I wanted to become a teacher to help the students who are in need. In the beginning, I had passion + desire of teaching effectively, which I still have. However, I didn't know where to start and how to process it.

I still need to organize the things that I have learned....
And, I hope to remember all these things and able to apply them at the right time.
Now,
I'm feeling that I'm getting closer and closer to reach my dream... ^^

I learned set the immovable "philosophy of teaching" is important.
I also realized that the words I use... every move I make.... can really effect to students.

yea! Education is important!!
I learn to teach effectively.

BUT!! More than that, I learn for my students!!! for their future!!!

TECHNOLOGY

-Technology = Magical!!! This is my impression towards the technology after I learned from a class.

Eventhough I still get lost in sometimes, I think it is worth for me to learn.

I'm not sure how much I can apply this TECHNOLOGY in the future classroom. However, I want to use it as my resource bank. It because I can try but it is hard for me to find all the good scientific data/diagrams/models, and I like to get advise from other educators. Even if I have a ton of resources, it will be useless if I don't apply correctly. Therefore, I want to get connect with other educaotrs in throughout the world.

My Daily Life

It has been three weeks already....

During these three weeks..I realized that there are so many things to think about... things that I did not noticed before. It is interesting!!!

CLASS II

-I just learned how to use the Twitter!!! It confused me at the first time but I think I'll enjoy to using it. I actually didn't know the meaning of "Edublogger" until today... However, I found I could get some help/advice from those previous/present teachers through the Edublogger.

-During the discussion, I was keep thinking about what is the true meaning of "learning".

Leanring... Learning....

I always thought that a life is all about learning.

I learned how to solve problems... how to be with others... how to live... And now I know that I learned all these from a school.

School is a place to shape one' identity, personality, character...

School=base
Life=Process of building+adding each individual' character/knowledge/value through learned.

Therefore, I think it is important to have a good quality of curriculum and provide a safe environment to the students. Also, encourage the students to know their are valuable, and they are the leaders of this society in the future.

-Meaningful social function of schooling/Implications for curriculum (how to justices choice we make): I think this is depending on the students and teachers' cooperation. Teacher has a choice to use and make a curriculum. However, it depends on the students' performance, level, and etc. For example, even if the teacher prepared class with a good quality of curriculum, it can be useless if that curriculum does not meet the students' need/level.
So, meaningful social function of schooling can be accomplished by challenge the students and meet the students' need with a support.

CLASS ACTIVITIES+DRAWING ACTIVITIES

I learned many things from a lecture...

1)I really liked drawing part.. even though I wouldn't have a classroom like that. Huge whiteboard, individual computers, Projector, etc. I just thought that would help students to learn better.

Through that drawing activity, I felt I got one step closer to become a teacher. It was not only
about designing a classroom, but it was actually helped me to think about the activities that I will have in my future classroom.

2) It was great to know that I really need to manage myself even at the outside of a classroom.

3) Class textmessage Alerts: I would definitly like to try this later with my future students.
I thought I could use this to decide what they want to do for their projects/other class activities.

4) Blog: I always wanted to use this in my classroom, so I can answer on their homework problems or other questions even on weekend/break/after school.

Testing my posting abilities.