Last Week of Class

The end of the semester is here and we are now in our final week of class. This semester has gone by really fast. It is hard to believe it is already over. This was my first class towards my Master's degree and I enjoyed the introduction to educational technology. I learned a lot about different technologies that I can use in my classroom. I also was introduced to some new software. I even used some of the software in my classroom that I assist in. 

I also found out a lot of great information about teaching online, which will definitely come in handy as I try to get a job with a virtual school. I hope to get my foot in the door and start my virtual teaching career. I am looking forward to other classes that I am going to sign up for to continue my Master's program. I am excited to learn even more about educational technology. 

It was great to work with everybody in this class! Thanks for reading my blog and adding your comments. Good luck to everybody!

Tiffany

Teaching Online

Lately I have thought a lot about teaching online. This class (EME 5050) has sparked my interest in virtual school. I have even researched the virtual school for the county I live in. It is called Volusia Virtual School. You can find out more about it by going to www.volusiavirtual.org . Students can enroll for free and choose either full time (K-12) or part time (Grades 9-12). I think it would be a great experience to teach online. I have many great resources now through this class to help me get started.

The only thing I am concerned about is that when I researched employment opportunites I noticed that the employer would prefer to hire teachers with at least 3 years teaching experience. Although I am still going to apply, it makes me wonder why they would have that requirement. The only way to gain experience is for someone to hire you. I am hopeful that I can get into a virtual school and begin teaching online.

I would love the opportunity to use the new technology I have learned through this course. I have also looked into the Florida Virtual School and am going to continue checking for employment vacancies. One thing that I think would be a great perk to teaching online is that I could work from home. Although I do not have children yet, I would love to be able to stay home when I do. Now is the time to start working towards the goal of teaching online.

Anyone have any thoughts on virtual schools?

My Digital Storytelling Example

Click here to view my digital storytelling example!


My digital story is an example for my Kindergarten class. I want them to write about what they would plant in a garden because we are learning about plants right now. They can include the types of plants they would want to plant and some of the tools they may use. They are only required to write a 3 sentence story and draw a picture (using the program). However, some students will write more. I will put all of the individual stories together to make a class story.

Please comment on what you liked or did not like about the example. It is pretty basic because it is for 5 and 6 year olds. Please take that into consideration.

Thank you!

Tiffany