Blog 1....Yet it is the 2nd Post....Hmmm

Chapter 1 was kind of a repetitive chapter for most of the computer literate, although it does share some good insight into the world of educational technologies. To be more specific it discusses some of the specific methods and standards for teachers to follow and use in their classrooms. The ARCS Motivational Model seems extremely useful and relevant. In fact relevance is one of the keys in the model. John Keeler also stressed 3 other keys in this model: Attention, Challenge, & Satisfaction. I believe that Keeler's model especially applies to technology in education. Like mentioned in the chapter, the students of today are already fluent when it comes to technology, so if you incorporate this into their learning they will not only find it relevant, but it will keep their attention while challenging their technological brains. Now, if you compare that to Keeler's ideas they are absolutely parallel.

Since my last blog I have learned a few things here and there that I think might be beneficial once I move on into my career. The ARCS model that I have already mentioned, I believe will prove to be an affective model to follow once I get into my career. I also did not know that there were standards that a teacher could follow when it comes to technology. Another thing or better yet things that I learned this week was from our Assignment using word. I knew most of the specifics but there were a few key elements that I can know use in Microsoft Works.

For my "Final Thoughts" I decided to share with my classmates a bit of wisdom, that could definitely come in handy. I speak in regards of a time honored tradition here at Florida State, one that many of you will more than likely take place in, that is if you haven't already. The tradition I speak of is the one regarding jumping in the fountain on your 21st. I come to you this week having, since we last spoke, fully participated in this hilarious tradition. I will leave the exact the location of the exact fountain out to protect the innocence of our campus, but just ask around and anyone will tell you! Heed this warning my friends if you are turning 21 in the near future, leave your cell phone at your house. I spent the entire weekend with a blow dryer to my cellphone, but hey that's a different story...