Personality types

what did I think abiout Wiki's?

I thought Wiki's Was a good web site for students and teachers both to use in the classroom. Wiki's could be used for just about anything from studying to preparing school work to business.



Do you believe that learning by conversing in learning communities can be more effective than traditional instruction? What evidence would we need to confirm (or reject) that belief?



I think that most people definately learn better in learning communities. It is for the most part more effective than traditional instruction. Most people perform better according to studies, in a environment in which they can contribute and participate. I believe that learning communites allows for this to happen.



Do you think that students have different learning styles because of their personality types? According to the test that you have just done, do you think it will help you know your students better? How?



I definately believe that different students have different learning styles. This is in large part to their peresonalities. People that are loners tend to work best when they are by themselves. Otherwise, Most people learn better with group work and community learning environments. Taking this test would help because it would give instructors the general personality types of their students. Therefore, it would give teachers an idea of how to teach and instruct students in their respective ways.



Im the best,

-Wes

Spreadsheet!!!!

OMG! I created my first material aid using Spreadsheet the other day! It was so useful! I would definately use it for instructional purposes in the future when i am education my students. It has so many advantages! For instance, Using a calculator to calculate some of the things that you might need when creating a gradebook can take HOURS! But now, using Spreadsheet eliminates the need for a calculator and can save you the trouble of using one. Plus, calculators are expensive nowadays! And we can all use some extra cash, (especially with gas prices as high as they are) I just think that spreadsheet can be used in so many ways like gradebooks, and lesson plans, as well as instructional tools that all kids can use. I am so exited right now. I think I am going to go run 6 1/2 miles! Thanks for reading, and until next time, Have a wonderful week!

-Wes

Inpiration Software

I found that this new software could be useful in a number of different subjects for students. Whether it is Language Arts, Social Studies, or Science, Inspiration could be helpful. Stuents Can copy just the information that they need over to a Word document for example to easily transfer information while completing a project. The Inspiration software may be hard to use at first, but with the free tutorial you could navigate throughout the software like a pro. I would definately use this in the future if it was available to me, I think it would be extremely helpful for students in the History field especially.

There are a number of writing activities that can be improved with the use of technology. For example, blogging is a great tool for student to use. After writing a response in a blog, the students classmates can respond to that blog with their own ideas and information in regard to that topic. This is very helpful for students to get feedback from their peers. This is just one way of how students can help eachother with their writings.

Blogs

Using Blogs is a convenient, and easy way to share with your friends whatever it is that you want to share with them. You can share your schedule of events for that day, you can let them know how you are doing, and also just keep in touch with them. Blogs could be used in a classroom for students to post questions and information about homework that was assigned. It would be a way for them to help each other at their own convenience. Some people would probably say that using blogs are stupid, and that couldnt be further from the truth. Blogs can be used in a number of ways and it is extremely easy to learn how to use. BLOGS ARE SO FREAKIN AWESOME! I JUST WANT TO BLOG MY LIFE AWAY!

Introduction

Hello, My name is Wes Chapman. I am 22 years old and currently attending Texas A&M University at Commerce. I am in my Junior year and majoring in Kinesiology. My family and friends are most important to me as I am a very family oriented person. I recently got engaged to my best friend Emily Alley. Music is something that I am very passionate about and is a big part of my life. I have been trying to learn how to play the guitar and drums, but im pretty sure that it is a never ending process.