So, where are you in the process?
After reading the first chapter of the book you have seen the basics of web designers terminology. What level would you say you are in the technology world? Tell us what you have done in the past or how you are using the web now.
posted by CDK & Technology in the Classroom @ 5:42 PM
10 Comments:
After reading Chapter 1, I would have to say that I am on the amateur side of things. Many of the Web terminology didn't look very familiar to me, but as I read the definitions, I became more aware of them. I think that I have come into contact and used many of the terms before without realizing it.
I currently use the Internet as an educational resource/tool for my students. I search for WebQuests, Images, Lesson Plans, Reference Materials, and other resources that would benefit student learning. I also use e-mail almost daily as a communication tool. Our district also has access to Nettreker, The Learning Station, and United Streaming Videos. I have utilized all of these resources in my classroom teaching through the use of the Internet.
I guess working in a print shop for 4 years helped my terminology. Teaching computers and desktop publishing has also familiarized me with many of these terms so I'd say my level with technology is fairly high. There is always more to learn though.
I recognized and knew many of the terms from chapter 1. Nested table, raster, and web-safe color were the only terms I'd never heard of. Some of the definitions for other terms gave me a better visualization of what it exactly means.
I use technology everyday in my classroom. Our school is putting ceiling mounted LCD projectors in about 60% of the classrooms. This makes showing web examples, PowerPoints, DVD or video clips easily accessible. It's great for teaching.
I am a beginner. The classes I teach deal more with data processing and computer repair rather than multimedia. I did understand most of the information presented from Chapter 1, but haven't had a lot of first hand experience with multimedia, web designing, movie making, etc. I utilize the web mostly for information when it comes to teaching A+ Certification and Networking. But just recently, I have been wanting to create a web site for my club called Business Professionals of America but aren't for sure where to start. I'm looking forward to having a hands-on demonstration as well as what I can investigate on, on my own this summer.
The reason I began the MIT program is that I feel like an "in-betweener." I feel very comfortable with some programs and not as comfortable with others. After reading Chapter 1, I again felt like an "in-betweener," with many of the definitions very recognizable, but there were also definitely some new terms and concepts. I look forward to continuing to learn more about technology through the MIT program. I am especially interested in the web page development aspects of this course.
I would have to say that my level in technology would be pretty high. I understood most of the terms used in the section and had heard of nearly all of them. I took an html class a couple of summers ago and am in charge of helping students create and maintain our district website. So I guess I hope this class can help me gain even more knowledge about web pages as I never seem to be able to answer every question.
After just taking Multimedia Applications, most of this terminology is not new... although the real-life applications are. So I'm sort of a novice, and sort of not. I got really good at desktop publishing stuff, so designing things for the Internet has followed along nicely without too many bumps. I have used the Internet practically since the beginning and have seen many changes along the way; I am sure there are more to come.
I have completed one Master's degree entirely online and I am currently working on my second. Were it not for the Internet and distance education, this would not be possible (with one vehicle and 2 little ones at home). I used the Internet in my classroom mainly for research, although now there are many "remedial" sites/games for students to enjoy. As I am planning on teaching at the college level, I plan to find more and better ways to do things with educational technology.
I would place myself in the mid to higher level of users. I have taught many community classes of teaching people how to create simple webpages of pics and info to update their family members. After having taught an intro to computers class for a local junior college, I was almost entirely familiar with the terminology in Chap. 1. There's still a lot to be learned, and I look forward to developing new skills.
Upon reading chapter 1, I think conservatively I could classify myself as a "novice" with a very big learning curve. I am hopeful however that I will succeed in creating a website and by the end of this course I may be able to consider myself a "knowledgeable amateur."
I have been teaching some webdesign and taking care of our JH website for more than 7 years so I am pretty familiar with most of the terminology. I do the HS football website as well and I use video clips on it. Also, for the last 6 years I have gone with the 8th graders to Washington DC and I update our JH website with pics and comments nightly from there so their parents can see what we are doing each day.
Besides basic webdesign and site management I teach basic internet skills to 7th graders. I feel pretty comfortable with many parts of technology, but there are tons of areas, and in many, I am just scratching the surface.
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