Comments for Kids:
This week I commented on a slideshow on a garden that was grown by a class. It was very impressive, and I'm sure that the students learned a great deal about plants, and how they grow.
My PLN:
http://twitter.com/gtashbin
http://www.alicechristie.org/
http://www.freetech4teachers.com
http://www.edm310.blogspot.com
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Week 7
Richard Miller: This is How We Dream parts 1 and 2
This set of videos was very informative, and shows clearly the new direction that education is changing into today's world. Richard Miller states out by stating just how much writing has changed now in the world, and how it is evolving from just a word processor to a digital document that contains video's and sounds. This form of writing is very interesting and helps students more easily understand what is happening in the article.
The new technology of the computer is giving students a great opportunity to learn in ways that have never before been possible. A student has access to almost every source of information out there, and access to the worlds best professors all though the Internet. Also there are idea's of very smart people bouncing all around the Internet and today's students can use them to be more knowledgeable and better informed.
With all of the opportunities out there teachers need to get to work so that students have the knowledge to find and use these resources to help them academically. If today's students don't get the vast amount of resources at there fingertips it is the teachers fault for not allowing them to access it.
Wendy Drexler: The Networked Student
This video stressed the importance of the connectivism network that allows students to empower their learning, by networking to get the information they need to learn. To do this students must develop a PLN and search sites, and blogs for good ideas and information. Also this video stresses the importance of the MP3 players and implications it has with ITUNES U, that allows students to access information from around the world. In this video it states that this is just the beginning of this change in our educational culture and that teachers need to be ready to use it in their classrooms. It is going to be a challenge to incorporate this technology fully, but it allows a challenging way for students to learn and explore their educational futures.
Toward a New Future of Whatever: Michael Wesch
This was a very humorous video on the change in culture that has happened in our country since the cable television, and the attitudes that are formed through media and technology. In this video he discusses the American Idol phenomena, and the YouTube movement, and the evolution of the word " Whatever". It was very interesting look into today's modern culture and why we act the way we do.
This set of videos was very informative, and shows clearly the new direction that education is changing into today's world. Richard Miller states out by stating just how much writing has changed now in the world, and how it is evolving from just a word processor to a digital document that contains video's and sounds. This form of writing is very interesting and helps students more easily understand what is happening in the article.
The new technology of the computer is giving students a great opportunity to learn in ways that have never before been possible. A student has access to almost every source of information out there, and access to the worlds best professors all though the Internet. Also there are idea's of very smart people bouncing all around the Internet and today's students can use them to be more knowledgeable and better informed.
With all of the opportunities out there teachers need to get to work so that students have the knowledge to find and use these resources to help them academically. If today's students don't get the vast amount of resources at there fingertips it is the teachers fault for not allowing them to access it.
Wendy Drexler: The Networked Student
This video stressed the importance of the connectivism network that allows students to empower their learning, by networking to get the information they need to learn. To do this students must develop a PLN and search sites, and blogs for good ideas and information. Also this video stresses the importance of the MP3 players and implications it has with ITUNES U, that allows students to access information from around the world. In this video it states that this is just the beginning of this change in our educational culture and that teachers need to be ready to use it in their classrooms. It is going to be a challenge to incorporate this technology fully, but it allows a challenging way for students to learn and explore their educational futures.
Toward a New Future of Whatever: Michael Wesch
This was a very humorous video on the change in culture that has happened in our country since the cable television, and the attitudes that are formed through media and technology. In this video he discusses the American Idol phenomena, and the YouTube movement, and the evolution of the word " Whatever". It was very interesting look into today's modern culture and why we act the way we do.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Comments for Kids: Weeks 4-6
In week 4 I commented on the Mereside Blog. The post was an assignment about writing a balanced argument. They used WritingFun, and Etherpad which is an Internet based word processor that allows people to work on a given document in real time.
In week 5 I commented on Avoca West School District 37 on student Margret H. She posted a blog on why her favorite season was summer.
In week 6 I commented on 400Q's blog and on the student Muminah. I couldn't find which post that I commented on again.
In week 5 I commented on Avoca West School District 37 on student Margret H. She posted a blog on why her favorite season was summer.
In week 6 I commented on 400Q's blog and on the student Muminah. I couldn't find which post that I commented on again.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Week 6
Dr. Christie's Educational Resources:
This is a great site that is full of information and resources for teachers who are wanting to use technology in the classroom to further enhance the students educational experience. Dr. Christie was a former teacher who understands the importance of the future of technology in the classroom and it's importance. She really believes that the Internet is a educational tool that help teachers reach their students.
Also on this website Dr. Christie shows the importance of creating a well-designed web page and the benefits that it can have in the classroom. By having a well-designed classroom web page the class will be more interested and also will be more interactive in the classroom. Also the web page can also reinforce learning from the classroom.
iTunesU
This is a site created by Apple that allows students to listen to podcast from various colleges and lectures. This is very interesting, especially if you are interested in a particular area of study. Also it helps the students in the class, because they can go back and review the lecture in its entirety.
According to this site it is believed that the role of college professors is going to be significantly less in the future because of pod cats of lectures. I don't agree with this though because I believe that it is important to be in the classroom setting. This is because if you have any questions the teacher can answer you directly, and also help you understand the information more visually.
Ipods in the Classroom
At Duke University they bought 1600 ipods for entering freshmen to use for educational purposes, which include listening to lectures on pod casts and also a recording device to record lectures.
I know that this is would be very expensive, but could be very beneficial for incoming students if their teachers put their lectures on pod casts. I know if my teachers put their lectures on pod casts I would purchase one to be able to listen to them anywhere.
This is a great site that is full of information and resources for teachers who are wanting to use technology in the classroom to further enhance the students educational experience. Dr. Christie was a former teacher who understands the importance of the future of technology in the classroom and it's importance. She really believes that the Internet is a educational tool that help teachers reach their students.
Also on this website Dr. Christie shows the importance of creating a well-designed web page and the benefits that it can have in the classroom. By having a well-designed classroom web page the class will be more interested and also will be more interactive in the classroom. Also the web page can also reinforce learning from the classroom.
iTunesU
This is a site created by Apple that allows students to listen to podcast from various colleges and lectures. This is very interesting, especially if you are interested in a particular area of study. Also it helps the students in the class, because they can go back and review the lecture in its entirety.
According to this site it is believed that the role of college professors is going to be significantly less in the future because of pod cats of lectures. I don't agree with this though because I believe that it is important to be in the classroom setting. This is because if you have any questions the teacher can answer you directly, and also help you understand the information more visually.
Ipods in the Classroom
At Duke University they bought 1600 ipods for entering freshmen to use for educational purposes, which include listening to lectures on pod casts and also a recording device to record lectures.
I know that this is would be very expensive, but could be very beneficial for incoming students if their teachers put their lectures on pod casts. I know if my teachers put their lectures on pod casts I would purchase one to be able to listen to them anywhere.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Week 5
Wikipedia:
I read the articles and the question about Wikipedia was whether or not it is a reliable reference. That is because anybody can make changes to Wikipedia, and can very easily not be based on factual information. I still believe that Wikipedia is a good tool to get an introduction to a particular search. It usually gives pretty good information to start you for researching an item. The problem comes in when companies started coming in and deleting and rewriting there post in a positive light, even if it isn't true.
The most severe case of this was Diabold voting machines. A member of the company deleted 15 paragraphs. A gentlemen now has invented the Wikipedia Scanner that cross-checks who's editing and commenting on posts. This has made it more accurate on the stand point that companies are scared for changing the posts since they can track them now.
I still believe that Wikipedia is a good site to gain knowledge, but I also realize that it may not be the truth in some cases.
Mr. Chung: " What I've Learned This Year."
This was absolutely a great post for future teachers. In a nut-shell he explains his rookie mistakes and how to avoid them. This is really important because as a new teacher you are going to make mistakes, but if you already know what they are maybe you can avoid them. The whole article was filled with great advice.
The two best points that he made was that teachers should build their lesson plans around the students and let them drive the instruction. Also that no lesson plan is perfect, and the lesson plan you prepare is rarely the one you teach. This seems like something that they do not teach you in school, and you have to find out for yourself. Also he said that it was very important listen to your students because it lets them know that you care about and respect them. And the most important point in the whole article was for teachers never to stop learning.
I read the articles and the question about Wikipedia was whether or not it is a reliable reference. That is because anybody can make changes to Wikipedia, and can very easily not be based on factual information. I still believe that Wikipedia is a good tool to get an introduction to a particular search. It usually gives pretty good information to start you for researching an item. The problem comes in when companies started coming in and deleting and rewriting there post in a positive light, even if it isn't true.
The most severe case of this was Diabold voting machines. A member of the company deleted 15 paragraphs. A gentlemen now has invented the Wikipedia Scanner that cross-checks who's editing and commenting on posts. This has made it more accurate on the stand point that companies are scared for changing the posts since they can track them now.
I still believe that Wikipedia is a good site to gain knowledge, but I also realize that it may not be the truth in some cases.
Mr. Chung: " What I've Learned This Year."
This was absolutely a great post for future teachers. In a nut-shell he explains his rookie mistakes and how to avoid them. This is really important because as a new teacher you are going to make mistakes, but if you already know what they are maybe you can avoid them. The whole article was filled with great advice.
The two best points that he made was that teachers should build their lesson plans around the students and let them drive the instruction. Also that no lesson plan is perfect, and the lesson plan you prepare is rarely the one you teach. This seems like something that they do not teach you in school, and you have to find out for yourself. Also he said that it was very important listen to your students because it lets them know that you care about and respect them. And the most important point in the whole article was for teachers never to stop learning.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Week 4
Benefits of Podcasting:
Watching these video's enlightened me on how beneficial podcasting can be to the modern classroom. Podcasts create creativity and innovation and force the students to use higher level thinking and skills. This is the main advantage for using podcasts in the classroom, because students are very interested in it and also learn how to think critically.
Also podcasts are a great way to supplement learning from the classroom to home. If class lectures are on podcasts students can have another chance to comprehend the material at home, and absent students will not get behind. Another important benefit of podcasts is for parents to also have the ability to be a greater asset to their students education by knowing whats going on in the class.
Learning How to Podcast:
When looking through these sites I got excited about the opportunity to learn how to make a podcast. The first thing that caught my eye was that it takes skill to produce a successful podcast. To be successful you must have a plan and a vision for the podcast that you want to produce. This is easier said than done though. I am looking forward to the challenge of creating a successful podcast.
Education Podcast Network
I was really impressed by this site. I found it to be very useful and easy to find useful podcasts. I found myself at the social studies podcasts and listened to several great podcasts of great speeches in American History. They were great and could be a very effective teaching aid in the classroom. These podcasts made the history come alive and made it very interesting. I believe that is could be great web site for teachers, and also listened to the correct way to create an interesting podcast.
Watching these video's enlightened me on how beneficial podcasting can be to the modern classroom. Podcasts create creativity and innovation and force the students to use higher level thinking and skills. This is the main advantage for using podcasts in the classroom, because students are very interested in it and also learn how to think critically.
Also podcasts are a great way to supplement learning from the classroom to home. If class lectures are on podcasts students can have another chance to comprehend the material at home, and absent students will not get behind. Another important benefit of podcasts is for parents to also have the ability to be a greater asset to their students education by knowing whats going on in the class.
Learning How to Podcast:
When looking through these sites I got excited about the opportunity to learn how to make a podcast. The first thing that caught my eye was that it takes skill to produce a successful podcast. To be successful you must have a plan and a vision for the podcast that you want to produce. This is easier said than done though. I am looking forward to the challenge of creating a successful podcast.
Education Podcast Network
I was really impressed by this site. I found it to be very useful and easy to find useful podcasts. I found myself at the social studies podcasts and listened to several great podcasts of great speeches in American History. They were great and could be a very effective teaching aid in the classroom. These podcasts made the history come alive and made it very interesting. I believe that is could be great web site for teachers, and also listened to the correct way to create an interesting podcast.
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