High School Teacher Creates New Educational App

The app that Kevin Giffhorn created could be useful to all ages. Starting with elementary school, these kids won't use the app as much because their still young, but as they get older they start to realize that taking notes and listening is very important.  Middle school students are just starting to realize that they need to take notes in order to pass quizzes, tests, etc. This app is going to apply most to high school and college age students. This age is to the point where they are taking notes everyday, notes that even teachers don't say, they take from the book and make their own notes. If they aren't in class they can pull up power points and word documents they might have used on their iPad and with this app they won't have to convert it.

I have not ever considered making an app but if I were to ever think of one I would definitely want to because it could be fun making one and showing it to the iPad world. If I were to make one for the classroom I would want to make it so I could use it often in my classroom, so that way it is not just a one time use kind of thing.

If you would like to read about Kevin Giffhorns app visit this article. Click HERE

The Ron Clark Story

The movie The Ron Clark Story was a very inspiring story. In this blog I will be talking about my three favorite rules that were most important in his classroom management.

Rule 1 is say thank you within three second of receiving something. Manners are very important in any classroom and by using this rule it not only teaches kids manners but it helps them control the way they act.

Rule 2 is respect other's ideas and opinions. By having this rule in the classroom they are learning that not everyone in their life is mean by respecting their peers they are making friends and learning how to deal with harder situations in real life.

Rule 3 is Perform random acts of kindness. by performing random acts of kindness you are showing other s that you care about them and it also teaches the kids about respect and it could improve other people's self confidence by another being kind to them.

If you would like to read about the Ron Clark Story and few his other rules, HERE is a link to a website about the movie and the rest of his 52 rules he used while teaching.
Some rules that I would use in my classroom would be that no matter what respect your peers, without respect in the classroom with their peers the classroom could feel chaotic and it can be avoided.
Another rule I would use is be honest, without honesty you can not trust your students or your peers. One wrong move can change everything.

The Advantages of Technology in the Classroom

Technology is an easy and fun way of teaching in the classroom. The author, Eric Schriener, writes about 5 ways that technology can prepare you for the real world. The five points he covered were:

1. Accessing Information
2. Editing of Written works
3. Providing Supplementary Information
4. Communicating
5. Motivating Students

Using technology in the classroom makes learning fun. Rather than just sitting in the library kids can engage by using technology and are learning new skills at the same time. Having technology in my life has prepared me a lot for the real world. The point he said about communication applies to my life a lot, because I use communication a lot when I talk to other relatives as references for jobs or college applications. Having technology in my life makes things a lot easier in life and makes things a lot more fun. 

To see the article click here.