Week two was a productive week for MEDIA 365!
Tuesday we divided in to our teams of four and talked a little bit about what we would be doing in the teams. For the remainder of the class period we learned the correct way to set up a Microsoft Exchange account for the Stout emails. My email was already set up like this but in the process I learned that I had done it incorrectly. This is important because now I am well aware of how to set up an Exchange properly for the future. We also learned some of the different features in Outlook like the Calendar and Journal. As a professional and future teacher it is important to know the functions of this software for personal use as well as the passing on of knowledge to students.
Thursday we talked about the team contracts and why we use them. Its a document that will hold ourselves and teammates accountable for the work that needs to be done. This is important because it prevents one person being left with all of the work. Also we brainstormed what software systems are used for in both personal and professional life. As a future teacher it is important to see all of the uses of the software and to have the ability to explain to students the importance of knowing how and what to use them for.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Week One Blog
Today was the first day of MEDIA 365.
Even though it was the first day of class, there was still a lot of questions and some critical thinking going on. Professor Sveum had us think about the other reasons why we were taking the class besides a graduation requirement. Also he had us put into our own words what we thought the class was about. Other than a graduation requirement I am in this class for personal growth and to learn Microsoft Office 2007 which is something that I am not as comfortable with as I should be.
It is important to express and understand these two points because promotes motivation to do well and succeed in the class. Also to be well aware of what to expect to get out of the class and prepared to put that into a classroom full of students.
It looks like it is going to be a great semester in MEDIA 365. I am excited to learn all of the new things in Microsoft Office 2007 and also to have the opportunity to have the role of teacher in class as well.
Even though it was the first day of class, there was still a lot of questions and some critical thinking going on. Professor Sveum had us think about the other reasons why we were taking the class besides a graduation requirement. Also he had us put into our own words what we thought the class was about. Other than a graduation requirement I am in this class for personal growth and to learn Microsoft Office 2007 which is something that I am not as comfortable with as I should be.
It is important to express and understand these two points because promotes motivation to do well and succeed in the class. Also to be well aware of what to expect to get out of the class and prepared to put that into a classroom full of students.
It looks like it is going to be a great semester in MEDIA 365. I am excited to learn all of the new things in Microsoft Office 2007 and also to have the opportunity to have the role of teacher in class as well.
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