Tool of Choice & Video Reflection

This week in class, we started on our final assignment. We were instructed to create two of the three documents explained in class (brochure, newsletter, or flyer). I chose to create a flyer and a brochure.
I have really enjoyed learning about all the different programs available to create interesting, colorful documents. I had never thought of creating a class newsletter or even making my own brochure to outline a particular subject until starting this assignment. It makes me really excited to use these programs to create documents for my classroom and even for myself. I love using all of the Microsoft programs and while creating my final projects, I discovered the numerous templates offered by the programs. It is such a time saver and they are awesome!
Once again, this assignment helped me realize that the possibilities of collaboration are endless. I love the idea of sharing documents that I have created with other teachers and vice versa. It would also be fun to work on a document with another teacher and bounce ideas off one another. Using programs that have such great features such as Microsoft Word helps to make each document creative, colorful, and informative all at the same time.
My favorite part of this final assignment was creating a brochure. It allowed me to research a topic that I am very interested in as well as create an individual, informative document for elementary students. Using the ocean as my topic for the brochure came to me after watching Planet Earth and realizing how the ocean is such a huge part of our Earth yet we know very little about it. I think living in Utah doesn't really give students the opportunity to experience the ocean up close and personal. However, creating a brochure or newsletter could be a great way to provide kids with loads of information about the ocean or any other topic.
I never imagined all the information that I would learn from taking this class. There are so many things I picked up that I am excited to share with my future students and their parents. I love the idea of collaboration among teachers and I know it is something that I will be implementing wherever I end up teaching. Technology will continue to evolve and I love that using it in education will help prepare our students for their futures!

Video Reflection:
I absolutely LOVE School House Rock. It is such a fun, interactive way to introduce kids to topics that can sometimes be a little boring. This video is actually one of my favorite segments because it is so catchy and helps you to remember that a noun is a person, place, or thing. These videos are awesome tools that I think could be used to teach basic subjects like nouns in younger classrooms.

Using Educational Videos & Video Reflection

This week we focused on finding and using educational videos in the classroom. We were instructed to find two educational videos we would use while teaching and post them on UEN/in our blog. My two videos will be posted at the end of this blog.
Before using Teacher Tube, I really had no idea that there were so many great educational videos available for free on the internet. Especially for younger students, videos can be a great interactive tool to get the attention of your classroom. There are often things you would like to teach in your classroom, but since time is limited in each subject, it could be helpful to find a science experiment or a difficult math concept and show it to your students on video. I really like the idea of using videos to make difficult subjects much more interesting and exciting.
I chose one mathematics video and one social studies video. For math, I picked Mr. Duey's fraction video. Math was one of my most difficult subjects, especially fractions. I definitely think a video like this could have been helpful for me and may have even allowed me to get a little more excited about doing math. It is entertaining and also very informational. I think it would be perfect to use in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. The social studies video that I chose uses Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" to present a brief world history to students. I think this video could be an awesome introductory tool to teaching the history of the last century. You could also allow students to pick one event that is included in the song to do their own presentation on.
The more I learn about the tools available to use technology in the classroom, the more confident I become about using it to teach. I love that there are so many tools available for teachers and students on the internet. Teacher Tube is a great place to collaborate with others as well. You could upload the educational videos you use in your own classroom to share with teachers in your school, district, or state.
Using a video to teach can be a great introductory tool or also a great reminder for students who seem to be struggling with a certain topic. It allows students to have fun while learning a new concept. I especially like the idea of using videos to make math an easier subject for students to become engaged in since this is something I have always struggled with. It is so helpful to learn about the numerous sites that provide these videos for teachers. I now know that using videos in my classroom will definitely be a possibility.







Video Reflection:
The more that technology evolves, the more kids/students become dependent on it. This video illustrated just how technology-smart kids are becoming. It also seems to be happened at a younger age now. I didn't feel like this video reflected the ideas of students, but rather just the technological generation. However, it made me think of a video that was sent to me in an email a few days ago. Here it is:

Podcasts/Vidcasts & Video Reflection

This week in class we learned about different ways to use podcasts and vidcasts in the classroom. My group created our own vidcast to portray a "lesson of the day". We posted this vidcast on our UEN homepage.
I am a huge fan of podcasts, but I had never thought about using them as a teaching tool. I never realized what a great idea it is to use podcasts and vidcasts in the classroom until we explored this lesson in class. I definitely think that podcasts especially could be a great review tool for kids who have difficulty taking notes or need help going over a subject again. To test this idea, I recorded my daily notes from my Thursday psychology class onto a podcast so I could review them before my quiz on Tuesday. I was able to upload this podcast to my iPod and now I can review my own notes through audio whenever I get a minute. With technology such as iPods and MP3 players becoming so readily available to kids today, I think using them as a learning device could be a great idea for parents and teachers.
While creating our vidcast from a teacher's point of view, I also began to think of the collaboration possibilities of this technology. For example, among an elementary school's second grade staff, each teacher could create a two or three minute vidcast on a science topic. Then the teachers could email them to one another and show them in the classrooms. It would be fun for the kids to see other teachers explaining science besides their own. By doing this, it would cut down on work for teachers and also give a great opening activity for a new topic to be presented in class.
I also began to think of ways using podcasts could help the teacher. Each student could record a one minute "all about me" summary and then the teacher could listen to them in order to get to know the students better. It would also be a great way for the kids to get to know each other at the beginning of the school year. You could also complete the same activity with vidcasts. This would help the teacher learn names quickly as well.
As always, I think the possibilities of using this technology in the classroom is endless. It is a fun idea for showing a quick educational video by vidcast or recording lessons for kids when they miss school. I love the idea of using the podcasts and vidcasts as a tool for myself in order to become a better teacher.

Video Reflection:
I thought the video this week was a great reminder of why letting our students use computers is so valuable. There are so many great benefits kids get from learning to use programs such as blogging. It is such a great communication tool and it also allows the students to post their own individual thoughts. I like the idea of using blogs to collaborate as well.

Powerpoint & Video Reflection

This week in class, we were assigned to create a powerpoint project for elementary students. We created instructions and an example/template. We also used google documents to collaborate back and forth. My group created a "county report" on Powerpoint that we believe could be used at a fourth grade level.
As an educator, I think it's very important to realize not only how using technology will affect you as a teacher, but also how you can let your students use it to learn. Letting students play with computer programs such as Powerpoint can be such a positive experience. Putting together their own slideshow on a desired topic can be such an accomplishment for an elementary student. I loved creating a project from a student's point of view and trying to understand how my instruction would be interpreted by a fourth grade student.
Completing this project helped me to realize how my ideas are interpreted by others, something that I think is very important to remember as a teacher. We might think that just because we understand something, everyone does, but it is important that we create projects that are the appropriate grade level. If this isn't done right, it is something that could make using technology a negative experience for students throughout their education.
I really like the idea of using Powerpoint because the possibilities are endless. I loved looking through the Powerpoint book we used to see all the different projects available to use in the classroom. Looking at those projects was a great inspirational tool that allowed me to think of several projects on my own. It would be fun to let your students create an "all about me" presentation on Powerpoint. I think all of the options available on Powerpoint would allow the students to make their presentation very original because they could pick their font, colors, backgrounds, pictures, transitions, and so much more.
I also think using Powerpoint in the classroom would be a great way to create a paperless project. This is one of the things I love most about using technology. It would make it much easier for teachers to stay organized and accept students' work. With everything becoming so paperless, it would be a great tool to help acclimate students to using the internet/email to turn things in.

Video Reflection:
I really enjoyed this week's video. It was awesome how Jordan went through each school subject and told why that subject has helped her learn about chickens. The things she is learning in these subjects are helping her right now and will help her in her future career. I think when students are able to learn more about their own interests in a particular school subject, they are more likely to excel in school.

Picasa

This week in class we were instructed to find pictures and practice using Picasa to edit, improve, or alter them. I did both of my video reflections last week so there is no video this week.
I can't even begin to describe how excited I was to discover the possibilities Picasa holds. I love editing my pictures and I had actually been debating about purchasing Photoshop. A big reason I hadn't made this purchase yet is because of the cost. I love the fact that Picasa is free through Google. I can definitely see the ways this program could be extremely useful and valuable for a teacher.
My favorite part of using Picasa was exploring the numerous options for editing your photos. I loved all the color options such as saturation, sepia, black and white, and also "popping" a specific color. Many of the pictures I take are on my phone and are therefore not the best quality. Picasa allows you to upload pictures from any device and fix the grain/pixel quality of that photo. It's nice to know that even though you aren't able to take a picture with a high quality camera or in the best setting, you can still fix it to be a great picture.
I also enjoyed the organization options of Picasa. You can sort your photos into folders by event, season, or even who is in that photo. I love that you are able to tag the pictures because it makes it so much easier to search for a particular picture without having to go through every folder to find it.
I love discussing the uses of Picasa for teachers in class. My favorite idea was using this program to store pictures of your students in order to learn their names more quickly. I also think it would be a great option to have those pictures on hand in case you needed them for an art project or something along those lines. If you were teaching in the upper elementary grades, I think it would be fun to introduce the use of Picasa to your students. With the technology of computers and cameras becoming more prominent, it could be a fun project for students to begin learning about these programs at a young age.

Digital Cameras Pt. 2/Picassa

This week we worked on putting together a Google presentation with the pictures we took on our desired subject. We were also instructed to download Picasa and practice using it.
I have really enjoyed getting to learn about using digital cameras in the classroom. Putting an actual powerpoint project together was a great experience because it allowed me to see how two of the tools I've learned to use have come together. I loved being able to incorporate pictures of the world around me right here in Utah into a powerpoint that I could potentially use in my own classroom. I love collaborating with other students to create a project as well. It allows a task to be completely quicker and also creates the opportunity to see someone else's point of view.
Picasa was an awesome discovery! I am always having such a difficult time with organization of my photos so I loved the organization features on this program. I love that you are able to use the search bar to find the folder or picture you are looking for. It saves so much time! The ability to tag people in photos is also a really helpful tool because it allows you to sort photos into categories of who is in which photo.
I enjoyed working with both of these tools and I am hoping that later in the semester we will get to experiment with Picasa some more. Using programs like this to set up projects or presentations for your class can be such a great learning tool.

Digital Cameras & Video Reflection

This week, we have been learning how to incorporate the use of digital cameras into our classroom. Our assignment was to take ten pictures relating to a core curriculum topic for our desired grade in preparation to make a slideshow.
Immediately upon starting this assignment, I realized just what a great tool a digital camera can be for a teacher. I love that we were given an assignment that will allow us to create a "visual experience". I never realized just how much of the world around us can be used to teach our students until I started taking these pictures.
The main thing I love about this assignment is the idea that once I start teaching, I can do this sort of presentation for almost any subject or topic in my own classroom. By using our own pictures instead of random photos off the internet, we are able to show our students how they can see these things in their own state, city, school, or even backyard. It is an awesome way to help the students get interested and relate to a certain topic.
I also immediately thought of the possibility of collaborating with other teachers with the use of digital cameras. If one of you or one of your colleagues to a vacation to a national park or another educational site, that could provide numerous pictures for an entire department. You could use these photos in slideshows or posters to teach about that particular place. I think it will be very helpful to bounce ideas off of and borrow pictures from other teachers.
As an educator, I think it is so important to stay current on and use many of the newest technologies in your classroom. Digital cameras are such a great way to capture the world around us and use it to learn. I know my digital camera is a tool that I will definitely use in my classroom. I also think digital cameras could be a great tool to introduce to your students. It would be interesting to assign a project similar to the one we are doing and see what students would be able to come up with.
I like the idea of being able to create your own slideshows specific to what you are teaching and also using your own pictures. I think by doing this, students will be more likely to look for what you teach them in their surroundings. It is a great way to reinforce information. Before doing this assignment, I never really thought of a digital camera as a tool that I could use to teach, but now I know how valuable it can be.

Video Reflection:
I thought that both of the videos for this week were fairly interesting. I loved the top ten list about the things you don't learn about teaching in college. I think as a teacher, you will constantly find out little bits of information such as the ones they mentioned in the video. The mashup was a really cool idea as well. I know that if half the videos I watched in school were as interesting as that one, I probably would have paid more attention to them. It is a really cool concept that I think could help catch students' attention and get them involved.

UEN/Internet Safety & Video Reflection

While using the internet in this class, I have been amazed at the vast amount of information and free tools you are able to find on the web. I can definitely see how the internet could be a great tool for teachers and students to utilize while in the classroom. However, it is important to realize that there needs to be specific guidelines when using the internet, especially in a school setting. Using the internet can add to a rich education for children of the world around them.

Ever since I was first introduced to using the internet, I have felt that it is a fast, efficient tool. You can spend hours in library looking through several different books for the information you want. However, the internet provides search engines that can provide you with answers and a wealth of facts in just seconds. I have loved using the internet for research and to find solutions for everyday questions. I think it important for students to be exposed to the internet at a young age. If this happens, I think they will be more likely to know how to use the internet correctly and safely. As teachers, I definitely think it is our job to make sure our students understand the risks presented by the internet and more importantly how to avoid those risks.

When introducing students to a particular website, it is important to have discovered and explored that website yourself. You should know how to navigate it well and where to find the best information. There are several questions you should ask when using a particular website. How relevant is this information? Is it clear? Is it age appropriate? Is it updated regularly? By evaluating each website that you use, you will be able to help others use it in the best way as well.

When working with students on computers, it is important to monitor their time on the internet. Provide them with tips that can contribute to safe exploration online such as being specific in searches and logging off immediately if the encounter any inappropriate information. I also think it is important to provide students with instructions for what you would like them to find on the internet so they are not just surfing the web for whatever they want. Direction and supervision are two key components that should always be used with children when they are on the internet.

I think the best thing we can do as teachers is stay up to date and well educated on the newest technology. The internet is a great resource that students can use, but they need to be taught to use it appropriately. By knowing all we can about the latest technology, we can provide students with the most helpful information and tools to better their education.

Video Reflection:

I felt that the video this week was a great reminder for parents and something that I would probably even show to students in my class. The rules were very basic, but something that could definitely be helpful when introducing students to the internet. It is important that students realize the risk of giving out personal information online and that by doing so, they are endangering themselves. I think a video like this could be a great tool to use in a classroom setting.

UEN Part Two & Video Reflection

My UEN Reflection:

Using UEN has been such a positive learning experience for me. It has been great to explore all of the tools and programs offered to teachers on the site. Not only was I able to learn about infinite free resources, but I had the opportunity to be inspired by the ideas of others. By implementing the use of UEN into my classroom, I will be able to have a whole new level of communication with my students and their parents. UEN also provides an opportunity for the students to explore a teacher's website and use many of the interactive games and programs as well. I can't wait to use this program in my classrooms in the future.

When exploring programs such as eMedia and the curriculum resources, it was easy to imagine using this site as a teacher. However, when using Searchasaurus, World Book Encyclopedia, and Culture Grams, I was able to imagine being a student using UEN and Pioneer Library. These two sites are resources I wish I would have had access to as an elementary student. There are so many opportunities to take your learning to the next level and even explore topics not covered in the daily curriculum.

My favorite part of this assignment was using Pioneer library. I can remember using this website when I was in elementary school, but not to this extent. By using Culture Grams, I was able to see how students in other countries view school and other daily activities. The interactives offered in eMedia and on UEN are also great tools for students to use. These videos and games allow them to become involved in practicing skills or learning something new. There was such a variety to choose from and all of them were geared toward students. I also love that UEN provides hundreds of free lessons plans for every subject. In the past when I have worked with elementary teachers in their classrooms, they say that planning lessons can be the most time consuming part of the job. I love that UEN allows you to collaborate with other teachers and exchange free lesson plans.

I have absolutely loved learning how to use UEN and Pioneer library. I know that in the future I will definitely find a way to fit both websites into my teaching. I can't wait to continue exploring both websites and learning even more. I feel that using UEN in my classroom will only make my job as an educator easier, more effective, and more rewarding.

Video Reflection:

I actually really liked this video. I liked how he says "we must be prepared to be wrong" and I do believe that there are some teachers who can turn being wrong into a bad thing. I think it is important as a teacher to recognize talents rather than weaknesses. I don't know that schools kill creativity as much as teachers CAN kill creativity. We shouldn't send children into the world thinking that just because they aren't good at mathematics or science, they will never be successful. It isn't fair for teachers to educate their students out of loving music or art and causing them to believe that they will never be employable in that regard. One of the things I would like to strive for as a teacher is to make all children aware that they are intelligent, no matter what they are intelligent in.

UEN Part One & Video Reflection

What: This week, we have been learning about the numerous uses and tools UEN has to offer. We set up a UEN account and created a page layout that would be an effective communication tool between us and students.
So What: With technology becoming such a huge part of education, I think using UEN is an awesome tool that can be used to post assignments, gather lesson plan material, and communicate with parents. In class, we went through several of the tools available through our UEN accounts and it was awesome to see the kind of information that is free for teachers with just a few clicks of a mouse.
It was also really interesting to see the kind of programs that are available through Pioneer Library. This website could definitely be a great collaboration tool for creating projects or activities that you can share with other teachers. As a teacher, it will be very helpful knowing that I don't have to create my own worksheets or projects for every subject.
While creating my own homepage, I couldn't help but think how helpful it would have been for my teachers to have resources such as this. It was always difficult to stay caught up on homework or daily assignments when you were absent because there was no way to know what had been covered in class that day without contacting the teacher. I definitely think programs like UEN can help to change that.
Now What: I think one of the biggest benefits that can come from using a website like UEN in education is improved communication between teachers, parents, and students. I think the best thing a teacher can do to contribute to their students' success is make sure they are well informed. I know that once I start teaching, I will want to utilize many technological tools in order to make my communication with parents and students is the best it can be.
UEN could be a great tool to use with other teachers in your school to share lessons that worked well for them or to provide solutions to questions that can arise in the daily classroom. By using this information from colleagues, we can ensure that our students are on the same page and learning at similar paces. Using UEN cannot only help you do that, but it can help the parents of your students to understand more about you and the style in which you are teaching their kids.
I think the more I learn about UEN, the more I will love using it. I can already see what a functional tool it can be in the classroom and I know that it would be very beneficial for communication. It is lessons such as this one that make me more excited to teach and make me believe that by using technology, I can provide a great educational foundation for my students.

Video Response: I absolutely love this video. I actually watched this speech the day it was given and it still gives me chills every time I hear it. I believe deeply in what Obama is saying when he highlights the importance of fulfilling your responsibilities as a student. I have always believed that you only learn what you want to learn. It is crucial to hold our students responsible for themselves. We can provide the tools for them to succeed, but we must also emphasize the importance of using these tools in the best way they can. I love when he talks about how everyone is good at something and how we must strive to find out what that is through education. I think a speech like this, especially coming from the President of the United States, can have a huge impact on students today.

Classroom Rules & Video

What: This week's assignment was focused on utilizing Google documents to create a presentation. The program we are using is fairly similar to Microsoft Powerpoint. The subject of this presentation was "Classroom Rules". I am continuing to be amazed by all the free, easy programs Google provides and I can definitely see how they are great tools for teachers to be aware of.
So What:
Initially, I thought this assignment would be pretty easy seeing as how I have used Microsoft Powerpoint for much of my life. However, I was quickly reminded that every program operates differently and even though you can usually utilize the same tools, there are very different techniques to use when getting there. Google documents is a great program because of the numerous benefits it provides. I like how it doesn't overload you with details and different options. It makes it easy to keep your project simple while learning how to do something new. I do like the collaboration option because it makes it a lot easier to send back and forth between several contributors rather than having to send the project as an attachment.
I have really enjoyed seeing all the different programs that are included in Google documents. I think I will like using these programs even more once I am a teacher because they will allow me to work with other educators on a tight time schedule. I have also been finding ways to use Google documents in my other classes. In my psychology class, I have to do a presentation with a partner and I have introduced Google documents to her since we have been having difficulties finding a time when we are both available to work on the presentation together. I can definitely see Google programs becoming a great tool to use in my other classes as well as the future.
Now What:
The more I learn about technology in classes like this, the more I begin to believe I will be able to utilize it as a tool in my classroom. I would love to allow my students to use programs such as Google documents to complete assignments. I really like using the presentations tool and it would be interesting to have students complete their own slideshows on a particular topic with a partner. It would also be a fun experiment to have them collaborate on a project with a student at another school. This is such a great way to prepare them to use teamwork and to function in an increasingly paperless world.
I also noticed that by emailing our work through Google documents, we are able to work together and feed off each other's ideas. By having colleagues send you a completed document they are using in their classroom, you could easily find ideas and alter their work to fit your own students. It also allows you to work on projects at your own pace and during times when you might be able to collaborate, but not meet up in person.
I love working with new computer programs and learning about how they can contribute to my future as a teacher. I think that by the time I am teaching, incorporating technology in the classroom will be essential and I want to be able to do that in the best ways possible. By learning as much as I can about programs that students and teachers can benefit from, I can prepare to become a great teacher.

Video:
I think this video is my favorite one so far. I like how casual Alex was about what he was saying. It seemed like it was really easy for him to be himself. It was almost like he was in the actual atmosphere of a film set. I think it is great that he realizes the importance of education, even though many of the big time film directors today did not attend college. I think no matter what you are planning on majoring in, the experience of higher education is something to be valued.

Welcome Letter & Video Reflection

Upon starting my second assignment for this class, I have to admit I was pretty skeptical. We were assigned to complete a welcome letter for our desired grade/school to send out to students and parents. We were also required to complete this assignment with a partner and by cooperating though a ZERO face-to-face correspondence. I initially thought it would be extremely difficult to complete an entire webpage letter without even being able to speak to my partner. Luckily for me, I have come to discover a whole new approach to working as a team.
By completing this letter through Google documents, I was able to work on my portion on my own time. Sometimes when doing group assignments, it can be really difficult to find the time to meet and discuss the project. I found it so much easier to just make my own adjustments and correspond through the document itself. I can definitely see how such a process can make a teacher's life so much easier. It's obvious that maintaining a class of 20+ students can be pretty challenging and leave little time for completing other work. I love how much easier this technology will make it for me to work with supporting teaching staff in the future.
I personally loved how nearly identical the setup of Google documents was to Microsoft Word. As a college student, I use Microsoft programs almost every day and the fact that it was so similar made it easy to navigate and use. I do wish there was a way to incorporate new fonts seeing has how there isn't a huge selection of them available. It would be really interesting to provide a Google documents session for older elementary students (perhaps 4th or 5th graders) and see the ways they are able to utilize the program.
I was completely unaware that a program that basically combines Microsoft Word and email existed until working on this project. It's great to be able to use this now and realize how much easier it is going to make it for me to communicate with other teachers and work on projects through Google documents rather than having to always find time to set up a meeting. I love the way Google is making it so much easier to be efficient through technology, especially in the classroom. All of the tools we have used so far are going to be great for me as an educator and also for my students.

Video Reflection #2-
This video speaks for so many people in the United States. It is always important to remember that we as citizens of America are presented with many opportunities that others are not. It is so great to see young people like Rene who realize that it is up to them to make the best out of a hard situation. Passion is what drives us as individuals, friends, family members, and as teachers. By pursuing our own passions, it is clear that we can easily set an example for others and invite them to have a dream.

My Ideal Classroom & Video Reflection

There are so many ideal situations in which I can imagine myself teaching. I guess you could say I'm just excited to teach in general. Though I can think of many ways I would prefer my classroom to be, I think I will go with my first instincts.
My ideal classroom would be in a small school in the outer area of a large city such as the suburbs of Orange county or north Utah county. It would be a 4-6th grade school and I would prefer to teach fourth grade. I can imagine having the school located in a wealthy area where parents would be eager to volunteer and donate funds for classroom projects or activities. The school would be three floors and my classroom would be located on the top floor near the media center.
The classroom itself would be painted a light tan and have many green/blue accents. There would be three large windows with brown wooden blinds. The back wall of the classroom would be covered with large bulletin boards that would be used to display the student's projects. Under the boards there would be a long fish tank filled with exotic fish and plants. The front of the classroom would have two large whiteboards and several smaller bulletin boards. I would use these to display a birthday calendar as well as a reading wall with book recommendations and information on upcoming media center events. The wall opposite of the windows would be divided into a small classroom library and a computer lab. There would be six bookshelves lined with hundreds of small novels and a small computer area with about ten computers. I would love to have a time during the day where the students could alternate between free reading and instructional media with computer games or typing programs.
I would prefer to have a small class of about twenty two students. I think this class size would allow me to be a better teacher and have the ability to focus on each student's needs. I would also love to have the opportunity to have tutors in the classroom for the more difficult subjects such as math and language arts. It would also be great to have an art teacher or volunteer come to the classroom twice a week to teach an art lesson.
I will focus on helping the students understand basic subjects such as math, reading, language arts, science, and art/music while understanding that it is always okay to receive extra help when you don't understand something. I will also help them to becoming educated citizens of the city in which I'm teaching by providing life skills such as money use, the importance of daily chores, and things like that. I am hoping that my students will become well adapted and educated because of my efforts as a teacher.

Video Reflection #1:
This video is awesome. I love the way Dalton emphasizes the power of belief and how by knowing what our students are capable of, they will be able to reach their goals with support. Many people underestimate the importance of educators in a child's life, but I definitely think that as a teacher, you can easily be one of the best people in your students' lives. By taking the extra step to let each child know that you believe in them, you can impact their lives even after the school year ends.