http://education.families.com/blog/category/134
The blog that I read had to do with whether teachers are underpaid. The person who originally posted the blog said that teachers are underpaid.
He stated that he resigned from teaching after 10 years of service. He said that he was only making $16,000 while working part-time. He said that would equate to making $32,000 full-time. He compared that wage to a nurse's salary and argued that the nurse made $30,000 more per year than he did. And this did not even take in the fact that he still paid for school supplies out of his pocket.
Others argued that some teachers in their districts make $80,000 while only working nine months out of the year.
Someone else said that the janitors at their school make more than the teachers without having to go to college, get a BS degree and work on getting a Masters degree.
The argument went back and forth and I thought blogging is a great way to say what you feel without the hassle of email. I also like the way people can add hyperlinks in their blogs to allow the reader to go to another site for further information. I will definitely try to blog more often after seeing how this work.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Blog three
http://thejournal.com/articles/2009/09/24/new-resources-focus-on-the-effective-use-of-technology-in-title-i-programs.aspx
The news article I chose that is related to technology integration in the classroom talks about how educators can communicate and collaborate with each other much easier now than in the past. The author talks about how new forms of technology affects how educators teach and how students learn. In both of these cases, the quality of workmanship improves as technical support is increasingly available.
The author also talks about how the graduation rates increase and how technology prepares the students to go on to college and/or the workforce. He states that there is a critical need for these interventions in teaching. These technologies are especially useful for students who do not have access to any home computer systems.
The author finishes his article informing us that technology helps every student gain computer skills which in turn can only be an asset. It will provide students with new opportunities as students gradually become the world's newest workforce. Out of these workers will become the world's next leaders. And as the newest leaders begin to govern, it will be their responsibility to make sure the next generation gets an even better education than they had whether it be newer technology or some other invention we can't even dream of right now.
The news article I chose that is related to technology integration in the classroom talks about how educators can communicate and collaborate with each other much easier now than in the past. The author talks about how new forms of technology affects how educators teach and how students learn. In both of these cases, the quality of workmanship improves as technical support is increasingly available.
The author also talks about how the graduation rates increase and how technology prepares the students to go on to college and/or the workforce. He states that there is a critical need for these interventions in teaching. These technologies are especially useful for students who do not have access to any home computer systems.
The author finishes his article informing us that technology helps every student gain computer skills which in turn can only be an asset. It will provide students with new opportunities as students gradually become the world's newest workforce. Out of these workers will become the world's next leaders. And as the newest leaders begin to govern, it will be their responsibility to make sure the next generation gets an even better education than they had whether it be newer technology or some other invention we can't even dream of right now.
Blog two
My teaching philosophy towards my future students will be the same as what it has been for my own children. I will try to treat each child as an individual because I know that they will each have their own individual needs. Being a future special education teacher means that this will be truer than ever. Special education, from what I hear, is a very stressful position. It is a job that requires a whole lot of patience and knowledge. I have coached little league baseball for 10 plus years and I have been told on numerous occasions that I will make a fine teacher because I am so patient with the boys. I hope this is true.
Special education teachers need to develop individualized education plans (IEP's) for each of our students. This alone will draw us into a personal relationship with each of our students. When we know that certain children have a bad home life, it is hard for us to not care for their wellbeing. A lot of the children with disabilities come from bad situations at home and by treating them the way they deserve to be treated can only help boost their morale if only for a little while. The bottom line is, each one of these children should be treated as our own because I as a parent would love to see my children's teachers do the same.
Special education teachers need to develop individualized education plans (IEP's) for each of our students. This alone will draw us into a personal relationship with each of our students. When we know that certain children have a bad home life, it is hard for us to not care for their wellbeing. A lot of the children with disabilities come from bad situations at home and by treating them the way they deserve to be treated can only help boost their morale if only for a little while. The bottom line is, each one of these children should be treated as our own because I as a parent would love to see my children's teachers do the same.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Who am I?
Hi. My name is Ken Breuer. I am 42 years old. I am married to a wonderful woman named Kris. We have five blessed children, each whom we are very proud of. My hobbies are coaching baseball, football, basketball, and soccer. I also play the drums in a band for our church. I love playing with our children and teaching them new things. I really enjoy the looks on their faces when they learn something new. My wife and I have been married for 16 years now. The names and ages our children are as follows: Luke, 15; Megan, 13; Elizabeth, 10; Anna, 8; and Joey, 3. We live in Slinger, Wisconsin next door to my brother, his wife, and their four children. Ours and their children get along very well. They are all very close to each other. We all live only about a half of a mile away from our parents and where we grew up as children. My parents live on a farm and our children help them out whenever possible. My major is in special education.
My current level of technology skills is very limited compared to most college students. This is mainly because I didn't grow up with computers like the people I am going to school with. I do know how to surf the internet, check my families e-mail, and maneuver my way around the UWO website to check my grades, school e-mail, d2l, etc. and I am learning more everyday.
My current level of technology skills is very limited compared to most college students. This is mainly because I didn't grow up with computers like the people I am going to school with. I do know how to surf the internet, check my families e-mail, and maneuver my way around the UWO website to check my grades, school e-mail, d2l, etc. and I am learning more everyday.
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