Reflections on the Multiple Intelligence Test

According to one of the multiple intelligence tests that I have taken I appear to be quite dominant in interpersonal , kinaesthetic, and naturalistic learning. This test said that I was much weaker in the musical, intrapersonal, and visual/spatial areas of learning. I think in some areas it seems quite correct, but in others I am not sure if I agree with it. I would agree that music is probably one of my weakest areas, but I would have to disagree with visual/spatial being low. As a student I always did better on tests if I took notes in different colors, and applied little visual tricks to help me remember things. I think that as a teacher it is vital to remember each student is coming from a different background and has a different strong point in his intelligence. We must work extra hard to cater to each child in the classroom!

ProfilerPRO reflection

In regards to the ProfilerPRO survey, I thought it was interesting to see what my opinion of myself was, but at the same time I am not sure it was accurate. There were many areas of the technology survey that I filled out as developing. I think in one sense I will always be developing these things because technology is always developing at a faster rate than I am. Some of the areas that I labeled as developing include recognizing the benefits of technology, identifying technology available in schools, planning lessons using electronic resources, engaging in technology-based opportunities for education use, using technology productive tools to complete required task, identifying safety and health issues related to technology, and identifying and using assistive technologies for special needs.
There were a couple of areas I saw myself proficient in and those were differentiating between appropriate and inappropriate uses of technology for teaching and learning, and planning and teaching student-centered learning activities that apply technology tools and resources. I see myself as capable of working technology into my lesson plans, but not having technology be my lesson plan. For a math class we always had to have weblinks to appropriate websites that could be useful in enhancing our lessons, but they were the extra, the fun, or added on learning things.
There were also plenty of things that I labeled either unable or basic. There are many areas of technology that I need to strive to improve so that I can be a more effective teacher. Taking a survey to find out what areas I need to work on was a helpful reminder for me to continue to seek more knowledge not only in the areas that I struggle with in technology, but also in all the different subjects of life.

Reflection from Google Docs Video

As a teacher I can see the way using Google Docs could save a lot of wasted time and energy. It could save confusion with trying to find which document you are looking for that is attached to which file, and if it has been edited yet or not. Not to say that it is bad or pointless to attach a document to an email, but if one is working with a group on a project or something that multiple people are involved in then Google Docs might be a better option.

Learning to Change Video

Technology, technology,
what is your purpose here?
It seems you help, it seems you hurt,
At all times it seems you're near.

Some good things you've left behind are,
Helping kids with special needs,
Encouraging kids to want to learn,
Connecting people through news feeds.

But with the good there's also bad,
Like addiction to computers,
Availability of porn is multiplied,
And social skills are more distant than commuters.

I just need to use you with some caution,
And keep an open mind,
Because then together we'll have the secret of success,
And that will be a great find!

Overall I did not like the Learning to Change video. I struggle with technology and the way that students are able to have 'great communication' without ever saying a word to each other. I do not believe it is healthy for our communities, our culture, or learning. Yes, students need to embrace technology, but I do not think it is to the extent that the video was implying.

1. Name five reasons young people want to use technology
   
   Convenience
   Coordinate everything
   Change things when you want to
   Keep up with their friends
   Improving their skills
   
   
2. Did you identify with any of the young people in the clip? Why?
   
   One girl mentioned how she hates the modern use of lol, omg, etc. I agree with her. I do not like when people use these things. I think that it is hurting students grammer to use this type of language, because it is becoming something different than English.
   
   
3. Do you agree that having instant access to everything via the internet helps you to know yourself better? Why or why not?
   
   No I do not. I think that there are things on the internet that can help one to know himself better, and some things like twitter where one can update everyone about his life at any time he wishes, but that does not help to know himself better.
   
   
4. Do you agree that technology helps pave the way to move forward as a civilization? Why or why not?
   
   Yes. I think to some extent it does. At other times I can see it hindering our civilization by causing people to be lazy and addicted to the internet. Some ways in which technology could help our civilization is by connecting different parts of the country and world.