Technology in the Classroom 1. List the advantages and disadvantages of technology in the classroom.

The disadvantages of technology fall solely on the instructor and if they so choose to make technology only useful in teacher convenience. When it is taken for granted is when it becomes a burden. To not harness it and involve it within instruction and students, but to instead use it as a crutch or a simplifier is when it will fail to involve or inspire. 2. ive e!amples of appropriate use of technology in schools. "n appropriate use of technology is one in which the use of it is transparent. The black board and the white board are ubi#uitous forms of technology that are invisible today, as much so as computers are becoming. $ntegration of technology that enhances learning through participation and cohesion is what sets an appropriate stage for learning. %arrying technology with instruction or pro&ects, such as using programs to simulate star movement for astronomy students, or word processors for students writing papers. These things enhance the learning environment through fluid aid while the teacher instructs on proper steps or philosophies. '. "naly(e the advantages and disadvantages of social media in the classroom )ocial media in class rooms faces the same challenges inside as it does outside of the classroom. Without moderation or principles on which to obey, things can #uickly get out of hand. *pinions become argumentative platforms and soon students are at each others+ throats. %oderation and observation while also facilitating discussion can open up more learning opportunities than what can be allotted and afforded within the classroom. Treating the technology as not &ust a friends list and life, highlight,reel but as a communication or conference room sets a tone and ambiance for students and teachers to discuss in a more open nature. -yperlinking and immediate discussion attends to a much faster culture of information sharing than a traditional classroom setting. .. /ustify your feelings towards the use of social media in a learning environment. "s stated above, if the instructor is able to facilitate that sense of e!tended discussion, the culture of that class can be e!panded and deepened through additional educational opportunities. )tudents engaged and interested in further education and discussion will have an immediate and constant connection to thread discussion from the classroom to the bathroom to the living room to the bedroom to any place their social media can reach them. 0. 1valuate your placement school+s "cceptable 2se 3olicy. The &unior high has a strict no,phone policy and most classrooms do not use student,owned technology. *ne class $ attended had a class,set of chromebooks and all assignments were done through those and saved and shared through oogle services like 4rive and mail. "nother class, an 5th grade 1nglish class, had students periodically using their cell phones to research #uestions they had about World War $$ as well as discovering further ties through the -olocaust or internment camps in "merica. )ome teachers embrace technology while others still fear students will #uickly get off task, so they &ust prevent students from using them in their classrooms. "dolescent 4evelopment 16. how could you use obesity and nutrition education in your content area7 With 1nglish being my content area, $ think that incorporating the topic of obesity and the effects of it could easily be implemented into a research essay. That would be the most straight,forward and brain,dead approach to the topic. $ could also structure a &ournalistic pro&ect where students would need to do investigative reporting, or interview people about their education on obesity topics. )tudents could set up data and graphs regarding statistics found in field research and then compose that into a report in the form of an essay.

26. how could obesity affect other adolescent development stages7 *besity paired with puberty can lead to physical effects, such as stretch marks and e!cess skin once their hormones level out and their weight lowers 8 assuming their moment of obesity was linked to hormonal changes. $t affects students cognitively and emotionally as their self,image is lowered due to societal pressures of appearance. 4epression could set in as they could feel they will never look like how people are advertised. "dditionally, there are health risks to obesity outside of societal image issues. '6. $f you have a student in your class with these disorders, what would you do in your classroom to help them7 -onestly, within the classroom $ still feel this would taboo or out of place for me to approach a student directly. *utside of 3.1. or their home environment, $ feel $ don+t have the proper authority to preach to a student struggling with obesity. $ don+t know their health background or their home situation. 2nless the student and $ were on good enough terms that T-19 felt comfortable bringing it up to me, $ &ust don+t see that $ have any place to speak to them about it. $: they were comfortable talking to me about it $ could only offer them guidance in ways of how to research it for themselves as $ am no e!pert on diet or e!ercise. .6. What would you do if you suspect that a student has one of these disorders7 $f $ suspected a student had an eating disorder, such as anore!ia or bulimia $ would probably suggest it to their parents via email or the school nurse. "gain, $ am no authority of health and wouldn+t pretend to be. $f $ was concerned, $ would voice those concerns in confidentiality to those that have the place to handle it. 06. -ow can you prevent stereotyping or discrimination from the classroom7 This is a topic that is in,line with what control $ do have with the situation. "s with bullying in any category $ would attempt to diffuse the confrontational situation and provide a platform for discussion. 1ducation through debate and research rather than assumptions and opinions. $ could find ways to incorporate it into curriculum and have the students investigate their own answers rather than assume in ignorance. %iddle )chool ;ehavior< 1.6 %ari&uana has been the most popular illegal drug used by teens in the united states for decades and continues to gain popularity. Why do you think this is7 4elving into why %ari&uana has been popular for decades is a deep topic, but $+ll briefly state that is probably has a lot to do with similarities in terms of cigarettes with perceptive ease,of,use along with suggested rela!ing or meditative properties. *ver the generations it+s been the poster child of rebellion or alternative e!pression of freedom. =ecently though, $+d say the increase of use and popularity can be directly correlated to legislation and legality. The fact that it is becoming more prevalent in society is opening up the opportunity for more people, even teens. That paired with a generally positive and rebellious social image makes it appealing to adolescents seeking >safe? risky behavior. 2.6 "s future teachers how would you handle a student that was rumored to have a substance abuse problem7 "s with any similar scenario of students in danger, it must be handled with the utmost seriousness. -eightening awareness or perception of activities as well as informing all the necessary authoritative figures would be mandatory. "ttempting to reduce further spread of rumors or gossip would also be a top priority, but making sure the student gets the care and help they need is the imperative first priority. ' 6$n your opinion, what is the best way for you as a teacher to educate your students about teen

pregnancy7 1ducation of teen pregnancy and contraception should be delegated a specific class or program within the school and all core information and #uestions should be kept there. $f a student doesn+t feel comfortable in that environment, but rather seek my personal advice, $ would first preface my e!planation with the obvious< They should really consult those that are educated on the sub&ect and that my opinions and advice were merely my own. $ would point them in the direction in where they could find accurate information. 2ltimately, it+s not my business, but it is my responsibility that $ provide them with the proper avenues to get the information they need. .6 -ow could you integrate teen pregnancy into your content area7 $f our course content contains any elements of teen pregnancy, that can invoke some class discussion, but otherwise it should be discussed in dedicated classes, particularly with parent authori(ation. 06 4o you think "bstinence needs to be taught in secondary schools7 Why or why not7 $ believe abstinence has no place being taught in schools. )tudents need to be prepared or informed, especially when asking about what to do, and to deny them ways on educating themselves would be the antithesis of being a facilitator. *f course, any se! ed classes for students that are minors will have to go through parent authori(ation. $f parents feel their child shouldn+t be learning se! ed, then that+s their responsibility. )tudents should be as prepared as well as possible and as well as the school can, within conte!t. @6 )hould high schools and colleges handout condoms to students7 Ao. )chools can point students in the direction of other resources, such as 3lanned 3arenthood and similar services, but schools have no &urisdiction to become involved in that aspect of se!ual education. This would &ust open a whole can of worms in terms of authori(ations. )afe and )ecure Learning 1nvironment 16 Why do you believe that se!ual harassment is such a problem in schools7 $ feel se!ual harassment is such a problem in schools because it is often an awkward or difficult topic to discuss among faculty and students. $t also blurs between the line of bullying as well, which permeates school as well. %edia and society also contributes to the constant barrage of se! and se!ual discussion. %edia and society put such an importance and weight onto se! that people feel they need to talk about it in their lives as well. 26 Why do you believe the student is usually put in a negative light instead of the accused teacher in an >intimate? studentBteacher relationship7 $ actually feel the opposite. Aews and media always call out the teacher in these situations and students are almost always protected. They are the victims. 3erhaps within the school the student will feel pressure or face bullying due to the incident getting out, but that+s typically contained and not the widespread >national image.? 1ven in situations of gender reversal of teacher and student, the student is always considered the victim of the relationship. '6 -ow can teachers and parents work together to prevent a child from being bullied7 3revention and awareness. Cnowing what to look out for is &ust as important as being able to put a stop to it once it has already begun taking place. 1ducating parents and faculty on how to be on the lookout for potential bullying is key, as is the procedures for ending bullying once it has begun. 3arents need to take initiative at home while faculty should be alert during school hours. .6-ow can we as aspiring teachers educate ourselves to provide the best resources for students struggling with bullying, relational aggression, se!ual harassment, and our teacherBstudent relationships7 =esearch, workshops, communication with senior staff, and general community are the baseline

for getting educated and prepared for future teachers. Ceeping those lines of communication open at all times throughout the school year is tantamount in importance. 06 What are some reasons that you think girls are more often victims of se!ual harassment over boys7 %edia often paints women as ob&ects. They are often defined by the tags on their clothes or the labels they wear via makeup, nail polish, etc. :rom infancy girls are portrayed as paper dolls to be dressed and accessori(ed whereas boys are issued roles or characters such as policeman, superheroes, firefighters, or independent figures of power. Women are portrayed as submissive and secondary. Their character is often portrayed as the helpless princess or the promiscuous snake that can+t be trusted. ;oys are provided a gradient of roles and characters growing up, whereas girls are black and white and often flat, lacking depth. %iddle and -igh )chool Learning 1.-ow can teachers show support for students enrolled in the schoolDs %usic 3rogram7 Cooperation with music programs and encouraging students in those programs to keep up their multiple areas of concentration will build that confidence. This additional support will boost self, confidence and lead to the students potentially e!celling in all areas. 2.Compare and contrast the $; program and "3 courses. $; and "3 course both provide college credit for completion, but if you don+t pass the $; course e!am, you don+t get any credit, whereas "3 you can still get credit for completing the class itself. $; programs have a smaller presence in schools compared to "3 programs, but $; is internationally recogni(ed and transferable. '.-ow can you incorporate giftedBtalented students andBor "3 students into the standard classroom7 $ntegration is key in all areas of education. ifted students can hold roles as ambassadors in the classroom and can gain additional responsibility. They can be in charge of accommodating new students or leading group discussions or pro&ects. "llowing these accelerated students opportunities to help others can instill a rapport with other students and encourage them to better improve their own work and participation. ..Choose one of the following to criti#ue or offer improvement< "3 courses, $; program, %usic education, and giftedBtalented students. %usic education has been around for generations and generations. $t+s a program that is largely left as an opt,in thing in schools. 1arly on there are general music classes that provide an introduction, whereas later grades allow students to pursue musical interests. $ think to improve these programs, re#uiring students to take a semester of a more specific music class Echoir, orchestra, band, etc6 can better prepare students for diverse learning environments as well as introduce them to potential new interests. %aybe even have a medley class that has students trying all sorts of instruments throughout the semester or year can better accommodate students in finding what they en&oy most musically. 0. List the benefits of music education. %usic education introduces a new environment to learn in. $t also provides a different skill set the students must use to complete assignments and tasks. %usic programs have also been proven to improve other aspects of a student+s life, such as #uality of work in other classes.