Teacher's Virtual Lives

I think it is extremely important for teachers to set good examples for their students. Having inappropriate pictures on websites such as myspace that is easily accessible to students is not a very professional thing to do. Now I do understand that people want to have lives maybe use these types of sites to meet people and keep in touch with friends but there are precautions you can take to make sure that your pictures and comments are not seen by students. You could make your account private so that it is only seen by people who you know and you can also screen who asks to see your profile and also your comments. Teachers need to be responsible for their actions and know that what they are doing can have a major affect on their students. You do not want a child looking up to someone who is getting drunk with a pirate hat on!

Education Today and Tomorrow

I think that this video really showed that children today cannot expect to be taught like their parents were years ago. They were born into a new age of technology that they are going to be using for the rest of their lives. It is extremely important to use this technology in the classroom. I am an aid in a kindergarten classroom and it is amazing that most of these 5 and 6 year olds already know how to work a computer. They really enjoy being on the computers and learning because they get very excited and can't wait to do the next activity. One of the websites we use with the kids is www.starfall.com .

Introduction

Hello! My name is Amanda Laverty and I am currently working on getting my teaching certification and graduationg in May 2009. I have a BA in psychology from William Paterson University and I am currently working as a Special Ed. aid in a kindergarten classroom in Fair Lawn.