The first thing you see when you go to the teacher's website is a brief overview of important information. His email, phone, and even Instagram and Twitter are the first things you see. This makes it easy if a parent is just searching for how to contact him. He has a few interesting cosmetic features that make the website more friendly. He then has a tab for announcements that discuss the homework. He displays his instagram photos that keep students and parents up to date with what the class has done. Mr. Bowen is a Civics teacher at Cobb Middle School.
For my first ILP I learned about this website called 10minutelessonplans.com. It walks a teacher through making a lesson plan. It is simple and easy to use. It asks key questions and then offers advice on what to do. I can see myself using this tool. Also, in the DIIGO group, other students have shared websites that make it easier to communicate with parents, take attendance, create a class discussion forum, and others. Keeping track of my classes online will keep me organized and all the information will be in the same place and easy to access.
The Tech Sandbox was incredibly interesting! Technology has so much utility and seeing how professionals use it in creative ways is very inspiring. I can see myself using the smart board to create interactive activities where students can use the touch pad. The virtual reality device would be so useful in my Spanish classroom. I can take them on a trip back in time to colonial South America or hike the trail of Machu Pichu. The reason I want to become a teacher is to share the culture of other peoples. Providing an interactive experience where they can see "first hand" how other people live will inspire and engage them with the material.
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