Working on assignment 3

Hello...working on assignment 3....trying hard to include as many uses of ICT that will be accommodated in school and allowed for in two periods. I may have to include some for homework....

Reflections activity 11

I was a bit unsure of how to proceed with activity 11...so I interpreted how I thought it should be done...hopefully the comments of my classmates will guide me....acid reflux is killing me right now!!

ACTIVITY 11: PLANNING SYNTHESIS ACTIVITY

Topic: Human Body Systems

Problem:  Local doctors have indicated that heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and obesity are affecting Caribbean people at an alarming rate because they do not eat a balanced diet nor exercise adequately.

Challenge: Students in groups of four are to create an example in each case of a balanced diet for the following persons: Vegetarian

1.      Athlete

2.      Elderly person

3.      Pregnant woman.

Each balanced diet should be presented in the form of a pie chart using MS Excel.

Information: Students are to use the information provided in the following websites:

1.      Warning of poor health in the Caribbean:

http://www.guardian.co.tt/node/19714

2.      Healthy eating ppt.

http://www.google.tt/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=balanced%20diet%20ppt&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CCEQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.primaryresources.co.uk%2Fscience%2Fpowerpoint%2Fhealthy_eating_SC.ppt&ei=qXKjTunLKpDqtgeL1_yJBQ&usg=AFQjCNH7jqk1NKcckjF8zqPISQAsSh88cg&cad=rja

Bibliography:

MOE, Cherise. Warning of Poor Health in Caribbean, [online] 28^th July 2011, Internet, http://www.guardian.co.tt/node/19714

CHAPMAN, Mrs. Healthy Eating, [online ppt.] 2005, Internet, http://www.google.tt/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=balanced%20diet%20ppt&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CCEQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.primaryresources.co.uk%2Fscience%2Fpowerpoint%2Fhealthy_eating_SC.ppt&ei=qXKjTunLKpDqtgeL1_yJBQ&usg=AFQjCNH7jqk1NKcckjF8zqPISQAsSh88cg&cad=rja

Reflections Assignment 2

Assignment 2 took me a very long time to do.....I had to scrutinize each website carefully..to make the evaluation as fair as possible using the criteria I had selected...I was hard..but I now have a document that I can share with  teachers because it was based on the existing Forms 1 to 3 Integrated Science curriculum....

Assignment One

Assignment One took me  a very long time to do. I have received the assessor's comments and I will take them into consideration as I prepare assignment 2...

Uses of word processor in the classroom

The word processor can be used for:

1. To create Chapter/Unit/Topic summaries to assist with revision.
2. Creation of folders with Know/Wonder/Learn charts per Unit/Topic for self -monitoring of progress.
3. Keeping of daily journals per subject for self -reflection and development of literacy skills.
4. Writing of lab/project reports.
5.  Word tables for recording of collected data.
6. For completion of assignments eg. Literature reviews on assigned topics.
7. For creation of own revision question bank per topic/Unit to guide revision. Can also be stored in appropriate folders.
8. For alternative assessment: To create stories, skits, songs, poems etc. relevant to particular topics which can then be assessed.
9. To create study/homework timetables time-tables.
10.  To record lesson objectives for each lesson (provided by the teacher) to be placed in appropriate folders to assist with revision.Hope this is useful!!

Comments on activity 1

Hello Everyone,

It was quite enlightening and informative to read so many different interpretations of the use of ICT for all the different roles of an educator. So many of them I had not even thought of.  This is the benefit of sharing. Looking forward to reading other submitted, shared responses.

Annisha.

Introduction for those now reading my blog...

Hello Everyone,

My name is Annisha Hosein, I am a Curriculum Officer, Science . I enjoy my current job tremendously as among many other things, it gives me the opportunity to commit to programmes such as CCTI, where I am not only given the chance to contribute positively to the development of Education in Trinidad and Tobago, but I also get the chance to meet, work with, share with and learn from many amazing and brilliant people. I am on the e-mail daily quite frequently since this is how we must communicate for work. This means that I will receive and read your messages as soon as you send them. This is my first time being part of a formal online learning community and I excitedly look forward to the experience. I am married with four sons, two in Primary and two in Secondary school. Looking forward to reading all your responses and contributions.

Best Wishes to all,

Annisha Hosein