"Steps in Solving Problems"
This topic is the first one that I would like to reflect on in Chapter 7. This is a good reflection for me because I am going through a lot of "problem solving" with the difficulties I am having with some of my online assignments. So after reading this, it made me realize that there is no need to panic you just need to learn the strategies that are mentioned in the textbook to figure things out. Students are known to get overwhelmed when problems occur, (especially me.) Understanding the problem, Using problem-solving strategies, and checking results are all steps that should be taken to solve your problems. (Woolf, 159) I am looking forward to being able to teach my students the strategies on problem solving.
"Types of Software"
In the text it states many of the different types of software that people use. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. I was unaware about the two different types, (system software, application software.) I am hoping that I am able to learn more about all of these programs so when I become a teacher I am able to making my teaching much more interesting with all of the new technology and software programs out there.
"Computer Games as Learning Resources"
This is a very interesting topic for me to reflect on in Chapter 7 because I think that games catches students eyes, and is a great way for students to learn and be interested at the same time. There are so many different types of games that adhere to every students interests and needs. Gamification is nice to learn about because I now understand how lots of companies get customers to come back and purchase their products. I think that is is so awesome that schools are even able to use this with games in the classroom, to create practice quizzes in game forms to make it more appealing for students, etc.
This is a photo that I got from the sight flickr to show what one of the programs that is used today called Excel. Excel is a great program to use for a variety of things, grading would be one thing that a teacher could use it for, or keeping attendance, etc.
Resources: Woolf, B. (2014). Exploring Problem Solving with Software, Apps, and Games. InTransforming Learning with new technologies (Second ed., p. 98). Upper Saddle River.
[Untitled photo of Microsoft Excel] Retrieved Sept. 28th, 2014. From: https://www.flickr.com/photos/daz4590/3010083171/in/photolist-5zZsRH-5zZsQM-5A4KLm-5A4KKo-6kxuyB-34FxE9-aN9qdX-aMDtgp-KXnx7-25sUhj-aDrBga-ebUbM6-8xsmiU-b8J4ec-8popHH-nJX89S-9uQk96-9AwQWD-8E2V1L-7kS7xQ-9p4vNt-9p4vTB-9p7Baj-9p7BmG-9p4wj4-9p4xaK-9p4xdZ-9p7AHE-9p7zXs-9p4wdr-9p4xhx-bBqvgQ-aF1HMX-7wNnP2-dJTEWY/
This is a very interesting topic for me to reflect on in Chapter 7 because I think that games catches students eyes, and is a great way for students to learn and be interested at the same time. There are so many different types of games that adhere to every students interests and needs. Gamification is nice to learn about because I now understand how lots of companies get customers to come back and purchase their products. I think that is is so awesome that schools are even able to use this with games in the classroom, to create practice quizzes in game forms to make it more appealing for students, etc.
This is a photo that I got from the sight flickr to show what one of the programs that is used today called Excel. Excel is a great program to use for a variety of things, grading would be one thing that a teacher could use it for, or keeping attendance, etc.
Resources: Woolf, B. (2014). Exploring Problem Solving with Software, Apps, and Games. InTransforming Learning with new technologies (Second ed., p. 98). Upper Saddle River.
[Untitled photo of Microsoft Excel] Retrieved Sept. 28th, 2014. From: https://www.flickr.com/photos/daz4590/3010083171/in/photolist-5zZsRH-5zZsQM-5A4KLm-5A4KKo-6kxuyB-34FxE9-aN9qdX-aMDtgp-KXnx7-25sUhj-aDrBga-ebUbM6-8xsmiU-b8J4ec-8popHH-nJX89S-9uQk96-9AwQWD-8E2V1L-7kS7xQ-9p4vNt-9p4vTB-9p7Baj-9p7BmG-9p4wj4-9p4xaK-9p4xdZ-9p7AHE-9p7zXs-9p4wdr-9p4xhx-bBqvgQ-aF1HMX-7wNnP2-dJTEWY/
Enjoyed reading your personal connection to problem solving. :) Problems can be challenging indeed, but if we look at them in a positive way, we can often get better results than if we avoid or view negatively. One of the other things we need to get comfortable doing is asking for help when we don't understand - we can do that in so many ways these days: google it, look for answers to questions on FAQ pages or help pages, ask others for assistance (including the instructor!), etc.
ReplyDeleteIt turns out your photo is copyrighted though - when you do a search on Flickr, you need to be sure it is on Advanced Search and request only those images that can be modified, adapted or build upon. There's also a way to get a shorter URL for your reference - check the video link on the Canvas page.