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This week, students began creating their own five page websites. They have the theme of inspiration and had to select four people that inspire them. Phase One involved creating a color scheme, wire frame, and a site map. Tuesday they began Phase Two. Phase Two involved creating the content. The students had to write a paragraph for each person, find a photo, and have a few facts that could go in a list. Phase Three allowed students to begin coding. They were required to code an external style sheet for the layout of every page. In the letter of recommendation from my employer, he says I've "demonstrated wisdom beyond her years and an understanding of what is necessary to success in the 'real' world." This made me gain more confidence because as a senior, I know the real world isn't very far away. Being told that I'm for it makes me less nervous to go out into it. It also made me more confident to hear that he thought I had grown out of my reserved-shell that I wore at the beginning of the experience. It was really hard to feel comfortable enough to teach and walk around to help students all the time. I had to get used to the students first.
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This week, students learned external style sheets. They also created a webpage to display all of their graphics that they made. I also learned from their lessons this week. They publish their websites live through google, and they were learning google fonts. Apparently the google publisher doesn't read google fonts unless you use the javascript code for the font. I also learned of a website called paletton where you can pick a color for your website and it gives you several other colors that go with it along with some example sites so you know how to apply the colors together in perfect harmony. I agree with James because the world doesn't function on "participation effort". If kids grow up thinking their effort is good enough because they received an award for participating, parents aren't really doing their jobs then, are they? I mean, the goal is to raise kids on the basis that unless they try and put in 100% effort, it's not good enough. There will always be one person in the world that is better than you, which I understand, but that doesn't mean you should give up trying. A kid could get a "Most Improved" award, which is definitely better than a "participation trophy". I would want my kids to strive to be the best. I don't want them to be proud of a participation trophy, which, from my past experience, is usually given just for showing up. There are so many different awards kids could earn that they should be proud of. I agree with James and I believe each parent has a right to decide what they want to do with their own kids so the criticism he received is not necessary. This week, students worked on their JavaJam Websites. They learned to create layouts using the CSS Box Model as a guide. They applied their layouts to at least two of the four pages of their JavaJam notepads. They also learned page jumps, text-decoration, and line-height codes. My favorite thing that they learned was LoVe HAte (as we know it), but they know it as link styles. I believe I may want to try building my website next trimester off of their JavaJam stylesheets.
After reading 15 Traits of the Ideal Employee, I feel ambition is the most important trait. Ambition is the most important because it is linked with many of the other traits. You have to be willing to learn and succeed in your job. I think I have ambition because I don't let one error or mistake stop me. I keep at my work and I never give up. If one thing doesn't work, you just have to try something else.
Based on this Ted Talk, I have learned that leaderships is different than what we commonly think of it as. I have made someone's life better by being the person they need me to be. If they're sad, I know how to cheer them up, whether it happens to be making them laugh, or giving them hope. If they're mad, I help them calm down and talk things out. The easiest thing is to help them when they are confused. Whether they need help with schoolwork or with a life decision, I'm there to help them get through it. My ability to adapt to others' feelings has helped me better those around me.
I found these two places that sound interesting. I've listed them in the order that I would prefer to go to, but I know that they may not be available.
Momentum 36380 Garfield Rd Suite #2 Clinton Township, MI 48035 (586) 276-7496 Motor City Mobility (313) 757-2983 They both use a different software than I'm used to, but I'd love to learn what they do.
Mr. Spano told me that the key to success is determination. "Be determined! Be your own advocate. Don't rely on others, try to problem solve on your own first. Teach yourself and maybe even seek a mentor. But most importantly, be determined to succeed!" These words are empowering because they're relatable already. The only way to get better at something is to teach yourself. Not everything will always work, so you just have to try something else. Life is just one long science experiment full of trial and error.
This week, students worked on their second real webpage. They created a "Top Ten" page on the topic of their choosing. This webpage consisted of their knowledge of tables and images. On Tuesday, as part of my evaluation, I taught the class my second lesson. The lesson consisted of font families and table borders. This lesson went better than the first one and the class seemed to catch on to it faster. Wednesday the class turned in their Top Ten pages and gave each other feedback via Google Forms. The class began learning Photoshop on Thursday and will probably continue through part of next week. My favorite quote from this website comes from Pocahontas. She once said, "How high does a sycamore grow? If you cut it down, then you'll never know". I selected this quote because it can be related to things other than a sycamore tree. I relate it to things to learn. You never know how much you can learn, if you stop trying.
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Caitlin Beirne
Welcome to my blog! Here is the journey of my experience from student-teaching at Lakeview High School and working at the City of Saint Clair Shores. Archives
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