Thursday, February 14, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Special Blog Assignment # 1
Did You Know?
Though the rhetoric of the video, Did You Know?, is deceiving, I did not misinterpret the information as meaning that the US was behind the other countries mentioned. Such a determination cannot be made with one sided figures. Numbers, like all rhetoric, can be manipulative and used to show one side of the table. We can gather nothing with percentages alone. Percentage of what? According to WolframAlpha the population of China is 1.35 billion, the population of India is 1.21 billion, and the population of the United States is 309 million.
Also 318 million people in China either know English or are learning to speak English. Assuming they all learn to do so 23.56% of China’s population would speak English. While the amount of English speakers in China may be more than the entire population of the United States, the percentage of English speaking Americans is higher than the percentage of English speakers in China. And while India may have more honors students than the United States, it is expected as they have three times the population.
Two WolframAlpha Searches
Compare Georgia to Alabama enrollment
Graduate or Professional School- GA:116740 AL:47758
Undergraduate School- GA:538310 AL:257789
Pre-k to 12th Grade- GA:1.962 Million AL:901184
TOTAL enrollment- GA:2.617 Millon AL:1.207 Million
Compare Georgia and Alabama Test Scores
These test scores pertain to SAT in math, writing, reading. GA:74% AL:7%
These test scores pertain to ACT in math, english, reading, science. GA:47% AL:81%
WolframAlpha offers students a resource of information regardning statistics, geography, media, genealogy, chemistry, and so on. The spectrum of information offered on this site seems to be endless. This site would be helpful to English students in gathering research for a variety of different types of papers. WolframAlpha can help students not only locate information and data but the site can also help students interpret and compare data.
Social Media:
Gary Hayes Social Media Chart is amazing to watch. It is astonishing that the numbers increase continuingly. It is incredible that Hayes has put all this information together into a chart that continuously updates the data. I was surprised to see that the amount of new android phones activated is more that the amount of iPhones sold. I would have guessed the numbers would be fairly close. According to this site, there are about 7 times as many new android phone activations as there are new iPhones sold in one minute. This chart proves that technology is steadily increasing. Not only is technology enhancing but it is also spreading throughout society at a steady rate. More and more people are using social networking sites and tools such as Blogger and Google. As a teacher, I will need to stay up-to-date on the resources available to me both inside and outside the classroom. Twitter, Pinterest, blogs and maybe facebook are a great way to stay informed of technology that is enhancing the classroom.
Though the rhetoric of the video, Did You Know?, is deceiving, I did not misinterpret the information as meaning that the US was behind the other countries mentioned. Such a determination cannot be made with one sided figures. Numbers, like all rhetoric, can be manipulative and used to show one side of the table. We can gather nothing with percentages alone. Percentage of what? According to WolframAlpha the population of China is 1.35 billion, the population of India is 1.21 billion, and the population of the United States is 309 million.
Also 318 million people in China either know English or are learning to speak English. Assuming they all learn to do so 23.56% of China’s population would speak English. While the amount of English speakers in China may be more than the entire population of the United States, the percentage of English speaking Americans is higher than the percentage of English speakers in China. And while India may have more honors students than the United States, it is expected as they have three times the population.
Two WolframAlpha Searches
Compare Georgia to Alabama enrollment
Graduate or Professional School- GA:116740 AL:47758
Undergraduate School- GA:538310 AL:257789
Pre-k to 12th Grade- GA:1.962 Million AL:901184
TOTAL enrollment- GA:2.617 Millon AL:1.207 Million
Compare Georgia and Alabama Test Scores
These test scores pertain to SAT in math, writing, reading. GA:74% AL:7%
These test scores pertain to ACT in math, english, reading, science. GA:47% AL:81%
WolframAlpha offers students a resource of information regardning statistics, geography, media, genealogy, chemistry, and so on. The spectrum of information offered on this site seems to be endless. This site would be helpful to English students in gathering research for a variety of different types of papers. WolframAlpha can help students not only locate information and data but the site can also help students interpret and compare data.
Social Media:
Gary Hayes Social Media Chart is amazing to watch. It is astonishing that the numbers increase continuingly. It is incredible that Hayes has put all this information together into a chart that continuously updates the data. I was surprised to see that the amount of new android phones activated is more that the amount of iPhones sold. I would have guessed the numbers would be fairly close. According to this site, there are about 7 times as many new android phone activations as there are new iPhones sold in one minute. This chart proves that technology is steadily increasing. Not only is technology enhancing but it is also spreading throughout society at a steady rate. More and more people are using social networking sites and tools such as Blogger and Google. As a teacher, I will need to stay up-to-date on the resources available to me both inside and outside the classroom. Twitter, Pinterest, blogs and maybe facebook are a great way to stay informed of technology that is enhancing the classroom.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Blog Post 4
1. Langwitches 1st Graders Create Own Read Along Book
After reading Langwithes blog post about how her 1st graders created a read along book, I thought about how time consuming it must have been to get the students to say their lines and then edit it all together. Once I listened to the audio file, I was amazed at what a wonderful job these 1st graders did! I think it was a great way to get all the children involved in reading the book.
This could be a great way to do a podcast for our group project. I like the idea of having an interviewer ask the rest of the group their opinions about the book and the script could be on slides for the listener / reader to follow along.
2. The Beneļ¬ts of Podcasting in the Classroom by Joe Dale
I enjoyed reading and watching Joe Dale's post about podcasting. I found it to be very informative. I like the idea of using podcasting in the classroom because, not only does it give children who miss class the opportunity to go back and hear the lecture but, it also gives parents the opportunity to hear what goes on in the classroom. As a parent, my children often come home wanting help with homework; when I try to explain what they need to do I hear, "that's not the way the teacher said do it!" If a pod cast of the lecture was available, it would be easy for them to go back and listen to their teachers instructions again. Often times, the way I would do it, is not the way the teacher wants it done. Not that my way is wrong, it is just different. Joe Dale's video, Podcasting In The Classroom did a great job of explaining podcasting and why it is important.
3. Judy Scharf Collection
This was the most informative site for me. This post contained tips for a successful podcast and there were also downloadable handouts on creating and uploading a podcast. The YouTube video link How To Create A Podcast, using Audacity was also very informative. After everything I have read and watched, I think Audacity will be the best choice for me to use to make my podcast.
After reading Langwithes blog post about how her 1st graders created a read along book, I thought about how time consuming it must have been to get the students to say their lines and then edit it all together. Once I listened to the audio file, I was amazed at what a wonderful job these 1st graders did! I think it was a great way to get all the children involved in reading the book.
This could be a great way to do a podcast for our group project. I like the idea of having an interviewer ask the rest of the group their opinions about the book and the script could be on slides for the listener / reader to follow along.
2. The Beneļ¬ts of Podcasting in the Classroom by Joe Dale
I enjoyed reading and watching Joe Dale's post about podcasting. I found it to be very informative. I like the idea of using podcasting in the classroom because, not only does it give children who miss class the opportunity to go back and hear the lecture but, it also gives parents the opportunity to hear what goes on in the classroom. As a parent, my children often come home wanting help with homework; when I try to explain what they need to do I hear, "that's not the way the teacher said do it!" If a pod cast of the lecture was available, it would be easy for them to go back and listen to their teachers instructions again. Often times, the way I would do it, is not the way the teacher wants it done. Not that my way is wrong, it is just different. Joe Dale's video, Podcasting In The Classroom did a great job of explaining podcasting and why it is important.
3. Judy Scharf Collection
This was the most informative site for me. This post contained tips for a successful podcast and there were also downloadable handouts on creating and uploading a podcast. The YouTube video link How To Create A Podcast, using Audacity was also very informative. After everything I have read and watched, I think Audacity will be the best choice for me to use to make my podcast.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Blog Post #3
Peer Editing
The videos gave me a different outlook on how to properly peer edit another classmate's blog. I was unaware that I should be leaving a detailed comment; including everything the peer did correctly and incorrectly. It is a great feeling to be praised on what you did right or what another person enjoyed about your post. In saying that, it is very important that you are positive throughout the entire post and assist the person on the correct help necessary.
The videos and slideshow provided for EDM 310 to watch are as followed: What is Peer Editing?, Peer Edit with Perfection Tutorial and Writing Peer Review Top 10 Mistakes. Each one was extremely helpful in its own way. In all of the videos, each referred to editing on paper, not in a blog. So it makes it difficult to follow some of the tips like signs and signals for certain mistakes. My favorite video was Writing Peer Review Top 10 Mistakes. I thought it was very original and super cute; of course everything is cuter with children, though!
Assistive Technologies
Even though I knew that there are those who cannot see or hear in everyday classroom and there is a certain way to teach them, I never really knew how to teach them. I am very grateful for these videos because not only have they stated the issues that are present in today's classroom, from them not being able to participate in group projects to understanding the concept of numbers, but also what we are future teachers can use and do to help. With the Mountbatten video, they showcased a machine, think of it as an intelligent type writer, that creates each letter in braille as it is telling the student what they have typed. It addressed the issue that many blind students face in that they cannot write an essay, make list or notes in the classroom.
If a teacher cannot read braille, then they do not know where the child stands academically. This remarkable technology will allow blind students to be more included into the class by being able to write essays and be a part of "peer group projects." The machine also translates the braille into written words on another computer screen so that the teacher can see their performance on paper and have proof of what they know and what they need to work on. While this machine helps for a child to spell and write for language, there is another in San Francisco that is hard at work with the most difficult subject for the blind which is math.
Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts
Vicki Davis discusses in her video, Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts, that students need to be self-taught and explore the virtual world for themselves. That way they get a sense of empowerment when they accomplish something or figure it out. They are most likely to remember that, versus when a teacher is just lecturing about it. I found it to be a pleasant surprise that I just began following Vicki's twitter today! I cannot wait to see what other great advice she has to give.
I personally wish I grew up in a classroom like Vicki Davis demonstrated in her video. It is so important for students to stay up-to-date with the increases in technology, and it is vital they learn to use it in the classroom. I would have especially loved creating the Avatar world she explained in her video. Allowing her students to have fun while learning was extremely important to her. As a future middle or high school special; education teacher, I want to do my best to capture the attention of students each day in my classroom. By standing at the front of the room lecturing with them taking notes with a pencil and paper on what I say is not the type of classroom environment I want to establish especially with SPED children.
The videos gave me a different outlook on how to properly peer edit another classmate's blog. I was unaware that I should be leaving a detailed comment; including everything the peer did correctly and incorrectly. It is a great feeling to be praised on what you did right or what another person enjoyed about your post. In saying that, it is very important that you are positive throughout the entire post and assist the person on the correct help necessary.
The videos and slideshow provided for EDM 310 to watch are as followed: What is Peer Editing?, Peer Edit with Perfection Tutorial and Writing Peer Review Top 10 Mistakes. Each one was extremely helpful in its own way. In all of the videos, each referred to editing on paper, not in a blog. So it makes it difficult to follow some of the tips like signs and signals for certain mistakes. My favorite video was Writing Peer Review Top 10 Mistakes. I thought it was very original and super cute; of course everything is cuter with children, though!
Assistive Technologies
Even though I knew that there are those who cannot see or hear in everyday classroom and there is a certain way to teach them, I never really knew how to teach them. I am very grateful for these videos because not only have they stated the issues that are present in today's classroom, from them not being able to participate in group projects to understanding the concept of numbers, but also what we are future teachers can use and do to help. With the Mountbatten video, they showcased a machine, think of it as an intelligent type writer, that creates each letter in braille as it is telling the student what they have typed. It addressed the issue that many blind students face in that they cannot write an essay, make list or notes in the classroom.
If a teacher cannot read braille, then they do not know where the child stands academically. This remarkable technology will allow blind students to be more included into the class by being able to write essays and be a part of "peer group projects." The machine also translates the braille into written words on another computer screen so that the teacher can see their performance on paper and have proof of what they know and what they need to work on. While this machine helps for a child to spell and write for language, there is another in San Francisco that is hard at work with the most difficult subject for the blind which is math.
Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts
Vicki Davis discusses in her video, Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts, that students need to be self-taught and explore the virtual world for themselves. That way they get a sense of empowerment when they accomplish something or figure it out. They are most likely to remember that, versus when a teacher is just lecturing about it. I found it to be a pleasant surprise that I just began following Vicki's twitter today! I cannot wait to see what other great advice she has to give.
I personally wish I grew up in a classroom like Vicki Davis demonstrated in her video. It is so important for students to stay up-to-date with the increases in technology, and it is vital they learn to use it in the classroom. I would have especially loved creating the Avatar world she explained in her video. Allowing her students to have fun while learning was extremely important to her. As a future middle or high school special; education teacher, I want to do my best to capture the attention of students each day in my classroom. By standing at the front of the room lecturing with them taking notes with a pencil and paper on what I say is not the type of classroom environment I want to establish especially with SPED children.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Blog Post 2
Did You Know?
I was completely astonished after watching Did you Know? 3.0 - A John Strange 2012 Version and the original version Did you Know 3.0 by Karl Fisch and Scott Mcleod. It was very disheartening to see how far behind the United States is compared to China and India. Both videos were full of interesting data. From the videos I learned that there are more honor students in India than there are students in the United States; and there are 18 million Chinese that speak English and if all the people in China that are currently "learners" of the English language actually learn it, by 2025 the Chinese will out number the amount of native English speakers in the rest of the world. The worst part of this information is that 93% of all 8-18 year olds had computers in their home 2 years ago and I am pretty sure that percentage is higher now. The video also stated that there are more than one million Google searches per minute. So, with all the technology and information we have at our finger tips, why is the United States so far behind? Did you know? I sure didn't.
Mr. Winkle Wakes
Mr. Winkle Wakes by Mathew Needleman was about an old man that wakes up after sleeping for a hundred years. When he walks into an office building he sees many things he has never seen before like computer and printers. He observes people in video conferences with people from other parts of the world. Disturbed and feeling a little sick he goes to a hospital to find machines that are keeping people alive. He sees nurses and doctors looking at ex-rays of peoples bones. With the hospital not making him feel any better he travels to a school and finds that everything is just as he remembered it 100 years ago.
It is very disturbing that in most schools this is true. Children are being taught the same way they were taught a hundred years ago. This needs to change! Our children need to learn how to use the technology that exists today so they will be prepared to learn how to use new technologies that will exist in their future.
Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity
I really enjoyed watching Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity. Robinson addressed the lack of creativity that exists in the public school system. Not only in the United States, but around the world creativity is at the bottom of the list. Our school system doesn't allow children to use their creativity and as they grow up they lose all the natural creativity they were born with. For me the one thing Robinson said that really stuck with me was, "If your not prepared to be wrong you will never come up with anything original."
The point being, if we do not allow kids to be creative they will grow up as adults and be scared to try new things and task. The education system I think needs to spend as much time on kids creativity as they do on all other subjects; such as math, science and language.
Pinterest
Pinterest is not like every other online tool. Pinterest is very different and very unique. Pinterest is not just grab a piece of paper and a pen website, it has a ton of stuff to do for all ages. The education part of Pinterest is very fun and creative. It has crafts and games and fun learn activites for all ages.
Like the picture says above; it gets students attention and keeps their attention, it will help you organize lesson plans, and is a inquiry based learning. If you have an IPhone or Android there is an app for Pinterest. Go check it out!
I was completely astonished after watching Did you Know? 3.0 - A John Strange 2012 Version and the original version Did you Know 3.0 by Karl Fisch and Scott Mcleod. It was very disheartening to see how far behind the United States is compared to China and India. Both videos were full of interesting data. From the videos I learned that there are more honor students in India than there are students in the United States; and there are 18 million Chinese that speak English and if all the people in China that are currently "learners" of the English language actually learn it, by 2025 the Chinese will out number the amount of native English speakers in the rest of the world. The worst part of this information is that 93% of all 8-18 year olds had computers in their home 2 years ago and I am pretty sure that percentage is higher now. The video also stated that there are more than one million Google searches per minute. So, with all the technology and information we have at our finger tips, why is the United States so far behind? Did you know? I sure didn't.
Mr. Winkle Wakes
Mr. Winkle Wakes by Mathew Needleman was about an old man that wakes up after sleeping for a hundred years. When he walks into an office building he sees many things he has never seen before like computer and printers. He observes people in video conferences with people from other parts of the world. Disturbed and feeling a little sick he goes to a hospital to find machines that are keeping people alive. He sees nurses and doctors looking at ex-rays of peoples bones. With the hospital not making him feel any better he travels to a school and finds that everything is just as he remembered it 100 years ago.
It is very disturbing that in most schools this is true. Children are being taught the same way they were taught a hundred years ago. This needs to change! Our children need to learn how to use the technology that exists today so they will be prepared to learn how to use new technologies that will exist in their future.
Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity
I really enjoyed watching Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity. Robinson addressed the lack of creativity that exists in the public school system. Not only in the United States, but around the world creativity is at the bottom of the list. Our school system doesn't allow children to use their creativity and as they grow up they lose all the natural creativity they were born with. For me the one thing Robinson said that really stuck with me was, "If your not prepared to be wrong you will never come up with anything original."
The point being, if we do not allow kids to be creative they will grow up as adults and be scared to try new things and task. The education system I think needs to spend as much time on kids creativity as they do on all other subjects; such as math, science and language.
Pinterest is not like every other online tool. Pinterest is very different and very unique. Pinterest is not just grab a piece of paper and a pen website, it has a ton of stuff to do for all ages. The education part of Pinterest is very fun and creative. It has crafts and games and fun learn activites for all ages.
Like the picture says above; it gets students attention and keeps their attention, it will help you organize lesson plans, and is a inquiry based learning. If you have an IPhone or Android there is an app for Pinterest. Go check it out!
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Blog Post 1
About Me!
Hello my name is Chelsea Strong. I am 20 years young and I am one if five children. I have one older sister and all the rest are younger than me. I am very much a family person. I have no clue what i would do with out my family. I have lived in Creola Alabama practically my whole life and I loved it there, it was so peaceful living in the woods! I have a wonderful mother that is raising everyone by herself that will do anything for us. You can only imagine how it is around our house, YES a circus! My dad passed away the summer of 2012 unexpected. He was perfectly fine to us. He had nothing wrong with him. He died of severe heart disease, which there are no signs or warnings for. The only way you find out you have it is if you have a heart attack. It was very devastating. I am a Rambo, if any of you all are familiar with the Rambos skating rinks that is my pawpaw and nana. They started all of them. So that does make me a rink rat.
I just recently got married on December 22, 2012 to a wonderful man! I love married life so far!
I have two jobs at the moment right now and they are at my church in the nursery taking care of little babies and tutoring a special needs child everyday at her home.
I graduated high school from Faith Academy. Most people say they hate it but i loved it. After graduating i attended Faulkner State Community College in Bay Minnette. There i majored in Elementary education, but i wanted to do special education and they didn't have that so that how i ended up here at USA! Here i am majoring in Secondary Special Education with a concentration in general science. I absolutely love kids with my whole heart and especially special needs children!
My Dream Job
I can only imagine that day when I get the call to come set up my very own classroom! It's coming :) My dream job is to be special education teacher. I want middle school, and I want the extremly server children. Coming into EDM 310 has opened so many doors for me. It has taught me already how much the eye has not seen and how much technology there is out there for children and adults to learn with. Don't get me wrong a pen and paper is still needed, but working with special needs children it needs to be mixed up a little. All special need children learn in a different way so I think an iPad or Mac or a computer in general will spice things up a little for them and it will help them learn and maybe remember things a little better.
As you walk into my dream classroom there will be no space on the walls! There will be different things to learn, differnt activities, different quotes and a lot of other things to cheer up the classroom. One thing I hate is when I walk into a classroom and it is so boring, no color on the walls or anything. To me it makes it less fun to learn.
Middle school children are my favorite. People tell me I a, crazy for wanting middle school children. The reason I want miss,e school is because middle school is when you are trying to find yourself. Elementary school everybody does stuff for you, high school you do everything on hour own, and middle school it's like your stuck. I think middle school is when they need us the most. I think I will have a lot to bring to the table for middle schoo and special needs children.
So now you know a little bit about me, what I want to teach, who I want to teach and what my visions are, and what age I want. I can't wait for that day I get to fill special needs children with the knowledge I have!!
Randy Pausch: Time Management
Randy speaks a lot of truth in not just being late with school work but everyday life. You have got to manage your time in anything you do or nothing will get done. Have been in EDM 310 before I did not take this video seriously, well not I am! Edm 310 is a prime example of managing your time wisely or otherwise you will fail.
Hello my name is Chelsea Strong. I am 20 years young and I am one if five children. I have one older sister and all the rest are younger than me. I am very much a family person. I have no clue what i would do with out my family. I have lived in Creola Alabama practically my whole life and I loved it there, it was so peaceful living in the woods! I have a wonderful mother that is raising everyone by herself that will do anything for us. You can only imagine how it is around our house, YES a circus! My dad passed away the summer of 2012 unexpected. He was perfectly fine to us. He had nothing wrong with him. He died of severe heart disease, which there are no signs or warnings for. The only way you find out you have it is if you have a heart attack. It was very devastating. I am a Rambo, if any of you all are familiar with the Rambos skating rinks that is my pawpaw and nana. They started all of them. So that does make me a rink rat.
I just recently got married on December 22, 2012 to a wonderful man! I love married life so far!
I have two jobs at the moment right now and they are at my church in the nursery taking care of little babies and tutoring a special needs child everyday at her home.
I graduated high school from Faith Academy. Most people say they hate it but i loved it. After graduating i attended Faulkner State Community College in Bay Minnette. There i majored in Elementary education, but i wanted to do special education and they didn't have that so that how i ended up here at USA! Here i am majoring in Secondary Special Education with a concentration in general science. I absolutely love kids with my whole heart and especially special needs children!
My Dream Job
I can only imagine that day when I get the call to come set up my very own classroom! It's coming :) My dream job is to be special education teacher. I want middle school, and I want the extremly server children. Coming into EDM 310 has opened so many doors for me. It has taught me already how much the eye has not seen and how much technology there is out there for children and adults to learn with. Don't get me wrong a pen and paper is still needed, but working with special needs children it needs to be mixed up a little. All special need children learn in a different way so I think an iPad or Mac or a computer in general will spice things up a little for them and it will help them learn and maybe remember things a little better.
As you walk into my dream classroom there will be no space on the walls! There will be different things to learn, differnt activities, different quotes and a lot of other things to cheer up the classroom. One thing I hate is when I walk into a classroom and it is so boring, no color on the walls or anything. To me it makes it less fun to learn.
Middle school children are my favorite. People tell me I a, crazy for wanting middle school children. The reason I want miss,e school is because middle school is when you are trying to find yourself. Elementary school everybody does stuff for you, high school you do everything on hour own, and middle school it's like your stuck. I think middle school is when they need us the most. I think I will have a lot to bring to the table for middle schoo and special needs children.
So now you know a little bit about me, what I want to teach, who I want to teach and what my visions are, and what age I want. I can't wait for that day I get to fill special needs children with the knowledge I have!!
Randy Pausch: Time Management
Randy speaks a lot of truth in not just being late with school work but everyday life. You have got to manage your time in anything you do or nothing will get done. Have been in EDM 310 before I did not take this video seriously, well not I am! Edm 310 is a prime example of managing your time wisely or otherwise you will fail.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Project 13
Collaboration Of Group
For our group we used SMS text, face to face, and calling each other on the phone. I felt it was better if we do it this way because it goes straight to them! Some people never get on Skype, they ever use Google docs. So I just thought it was much easier this way to communicate with each other.
For our group we used SMS text, face to face, and calling each other on the phone. I felt it was better if we do it this way because it goes straight to them! Some people never get on Skype, they ever use Google docs. So I just thought it was much easier this way to communicate with each other.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Blog Post 12
For this post we are supposed to create our own blog assignment, and I have chosen to make mine about an awesome website called Pinterest. Pinterest is a social media site but don't compare it to Twitter or Facebook because they are very different. Pinterest is so much better! There are all types of categories to search when you login. There is arts and crafts of course, creative food recipes, funny video clips and images, workout plans, wedding ideas, photography pointers, cool classroom decorations or fun lesson plans, tips and hints on cars and motorcycles, I could go on forever! The social part about comes in when you like or re-pin something because it shows up on the boards of your followers, kind of like sharing.
The assignment I have come up with could be used in the high school or middle school level in a computer or English class. I believe that it would be beneficial in a computer class because it's fun and keeps the students learning more about how to maneuver around the internet and more complex websites. A English class could also gain something from this blog assignment because each student must write in good grammar, use proper sentence structure, and use their creative writing skills. It would serve as good writing practice as well as typing practice, which could be great for each class.
Pinterest Assignment:
1) Create an account.
2) Pick 5 different categories that interest you, and re-pin 3 objects or ideas in each category. - For clarification: within each of the 5 categories you choose you should re-pin 3 things, therefore you will end up with 15 pins on your board.
3) Out of the 15 pins choose your favorite 5 and write a blog post explaining why you chose these particular pins. - Questions to think about: How or will this benefit me? Could I see myself actually doing this project? What about this pin attracts me? Is this pin something I could use later on in life? Does this motivate you to start a new hobby or activity? How or could this affect other people?
4) Use proper grammar, sentence structure, and good transition words. Must be 5 paragraphs including an intro, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion. This is your chance to write about what you choose, so be bold, creative, and use your voice!
The assignment I have come up with could be used in the high school or middle school level in a computer or English class. I believe that it would be beneficial in a computer class because it's fun and keeps the students learning more about how to maneuver around the internet and more complex websites. A English class could also gain something from this blog assignment because each student must write in good grammar, use proper sentence structure, and use their creative writing skills. It would serve as good writing practice as well as typing practice, which could be great for each class.
Pinterest Assignment:
1) Create an account.
2) Pick 5 different categories that interest you, and re-pin 3 objects or ideas in each category. - For clarification: within each of the 5 categories you choose you should re-pin 3 things, therefore you will end up with 15 pins on your board.
3) Out of the 15 pins choose your favorite 5 and write a blog post explaining why you chose these particular pins. - Questions to think about: How or will this benefit me? Could I see myself actually doing this project? What about this pin attracts me? Is this pin something I could use later on in life? Does this motivate you to start a new hobby or activity? How or could this affect other people?
4) Use proper grammar, sentence structure, and good transition words. Must be 5 paragraphs including an intro, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion. This is your chance to write about what you choose, so be bold, creative, and use your voice!
Monday, November 19, 2012
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Blog Post 11
Little Kids... Big Potential
The first graders in Mrs. Cassidy's class may be small, but they are full of potential. In the video Little Kids... Big Potential, we see just a bit of what these first graders are capable of. These young students are using blogs to learn how to write better and wikis to learn about traditions and rituals. They can watch videos online about the alphabet and Skype with other classrooms or even experts. They know how to access their class website to study math, reading, or other subjects. These kids may be small, but do not underestimate them
Skype Interview With Mrs. Cassidy
In the Skype interview with Mrs. Cassidy,Dr. Strange and the students of EDM310 address some important issues with Mrs. Cassidy. Mrs. Cassidy is a first grade teacher in Canada that definitely believes in using technology in the classroom. Mrs. Cassidy believes that we cannot teach with the same tools that worked twenty, ten, or even five years ago because the world has changed. Technology has so many incredible tools to offer our students. She states that, "you are handicapping your students by not taking advantage of the tools." Mrs. Cassidy believes that technology is not going away and that these days "kids and technology go hand in hand."
Mrs. Cassidy has great ideas of ways to use technology in the classroom. One thing that I really enjoyed was her classroom website. On this website the students can find many useful links. From this website they can go to different learning pages, they can play educational games, they can watch videos the teacher posted, and they can even find links to their blogs. I really like the idea of a classroom website because it can act as a guide for the kids. I also would like for my students to be able to blog as well. I think it is a great opportunity for them to see their progress throughout the year.
Although the administration at Mrs. Cassidy's school has never been super encouraging of her using technology, they have never been discouraging either. She does have great support from the technology coordinator though. One thing that I worry may be hindrance for teachers trying to incorporate technology in the classroom is the administration. Some can be really supportive, but it seems some administration is not quite on board yet. It may be a tough battle to get technology into some classrooms, but it is well worth the fight.
The first graders in Mrs. Cassidy's class may be small, but they are full of potential. In the video Little Kids... Big Potential, we see just a bit of what these first graders are capable of. These young students are using blogs to learn how to write better and wikis to learn about traditions and rituals. They can watch videos online about the alphabet and Skype with other classrooms or even experts. They know how to access their class website to study math, reading, or other subjects. These kids may be small, but do not underestimate them
Skype Interview With Mrs. Cassidy
In the Skype interview with Mrs. Cassidy,Dr. Strange and the students of EDM310 address some important issues with Mrs. Cassidy. Mrs. Cassidy is a first grade teacher in Canada that definitely believes in using technology in the classroom. Mrs. Cassidy believes that we cannot teach with the same tools that worked twenty, ten, or even five years ago because the world has changed. Technology has so many incredible tools to offer our students. She states that, "you are handicapping your students by not taking advantage of the tools." Mrs. Cassidy believes that technology is not going away and that these days "kids and technology go hand in hand."
Mrs. Cassidy has great ideas of ways to use technology in the classroom. One thing that I really enjoyed was her classroom website. On this website the students can find many useful links. From this website they can go to different learning pages, they can play educational games, they can watch videos the teacher posted, and they can even find links to their blogs. I really like the idea of a classroom website because it can act as a guide for the kids. I also would like for my students to be able to blog as well. I think it is a great opportunity for them to see their progress throughout the year.
Although the administration at Mrs. Cassidy's school has never been super encouraging of her using technology, they have never been discouraging either. She does have great support from the technology coordinator though. One thing that I worry may be hindrance for teachers trying to incorporate technology in the classroom is the administration. Some can be really supportive, but it seems some administration is not quite on board yet. It may be a tough battle to get technology into some classrooms, but it is well worth the fight.
Special Assignment
A World Where Grades Will Be Lifted
This entire article is based around revolutionizing education. "A single class might enroll tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of students, but "there will be no more one-size-fits-all," Thrun says. "Education will respond to you." Grades will no longer exist. Sebastian Thrun describes grades as the "the failure of the education system". In this type of education system students will learn at their own pace and take as much time as they need to master a certain skill. Thrun taught an online artificial-intelligence class with over 160,000 students. The aim of this type of system is to make online education cheap, and as affordable as a cell phone bill. "Instruction will be free, but related services might involve a fee. Among those are certification and exams, which will be conducted separately from the learning process." Thrun explains that his aim is not to take over traditional education. He explains it with such that traditional education is to theater as online education is to film. Film did not end the theater. Film replicated theater into its own being and made it available for a wider audience, which is his aim for revolutionizing education.
One section of this article that I enjoyed reading about was a metaphor Professor Thrun discussed about choosing a blue pill or a red pill, in terms of education. If you choose the blue pill, you return to class and lecture to students but if you decide to take a gamble and choose the red pill, you see your class in a new light and make some changes to your class. Overall, this article has given me a new outlook on what the future holds for educators.
This entire article is based around revolutionizing education. "A single class might enroll tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of students, but "there will be no more one-size-fits-all," Thrun says. "Education will respond to you." Grades will no longer exist. Sebastian Thrun describes grades as the "the failure of the education system". In this type of education system students will learn at their own pace and take as much time as they need to master a certain skill. Thrun taught an online artificial-intelligence class with over 160,000 students. The aim of this type of system is to make online education cheap, and as affordable as a cell phone bill. "Instruction will be free, but related services might involve a fee. Among those are certification and exams, which will be conducted separately from the learning process." Thrun explains that his aim is not to take over traditional education. He explains it with such that traditional education is to theater as online education is to film. Film did not end the theater. Film replicated theater into its own being and made it available for a wider audience, which is his aim for revolutionizing education.
One section of this article that I enjoyed reading about was a metaphor Professor Thrun discussed about choosing a blue pill or a red pill, in terms of education. If you choose the blue pill, you return to class and lecture to students but if you decide to take a gamble and choose the red pill, you see your class in a new light and make some changes to your class. Overall, this article has given me a new outlook on what the future holds for educators.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Blog Post 10
John T. Spencer's Cartoon
John Spencer forces observers to pause and compare the differences in a cost effective Papermate and a hip Ticonderoga pencil. The difference? A pencil, is a pencil. Each cartoon creation is one dimensional with no depth or inspiration to the imagination. You can attempt different techniques, but the outcome will be similar. Mr. Spencer is "drawing" attention to the limitations of inspiration and excitement when working with pencil and paper. Technology allows things to literally come to life before your eyes. It think I know which one I would rather learn from.
Why were your kids playing games?
A common problem addresses within Mr. Spencer's blog post is the fact that students are not being taught vital information in the appropriate ways. Instead of "burping back" information teachers need to realize the importance of thoroughly teaching students information from different perspectives. So that they are able to learn in their own style as well as internalize the information because they know more about it that the "right" answer or definition.
I particularly liked this post, he emphasis how people see things from different perspectives. One's definition of whats right or wrong is different from each individuals opinion on the topic being assessed. I think having an open mind to others opinions is vital to thrive in society. Not everyone sees things or thinks the same without having an open mind one may shut out something that could be beneficial to them. If information is not shared it is lost, if one does not have an open mind to others opinions that information that could have been obtained is also lost.
Don't teach your kids this stuff please?
In Scott McLeod blog post, he explains his point that teachers are not willing to open up and advance their lesson plans with technology in a sarcastic way. He explains how people are not willing to let their kids network and find new information because they are afraid of cyber bullying and predators. Even though other teachers are not prepared to challenge their students advancement, doesn't mean his not. I think teacher should be open and prepared for the changes that education makes. Without teachers having an open mind, students will not be prepared for their worldly challenge. It would be as if we were cheating them out of their education. I personally have to agree with McLeod's sarcasm because he basically explains how his students opportunities to be opening to something more has be open more widely. So, if other educators don't jump on the bandwagon and expand their students mind to the new profound world, their kids will be left behind.
John Spencer forces observers to pause and compare the differences in a cost effective Papermate and a hip Ticonderoga pencil. The difference? A pencil, is a pencil. Each cartoon creation is one dimensional with no depth or inspiration to the imagination. You can attempt different techniques, but the outcome will be similar. Mr. Spencer is "drawing" attention to the limitations of inspiration and excitement when working with pencil and paper. Technology allows things to literally come to life before your eyes. It think I know which one I would rather learn from.
Why were your kids playing games?
A common problem addresses within Mr. Spencer's blog post is the fact that students are not being taught vital information in the appropriate ways. Instead of "burping back" information teachers need to realize the importance of thoroughly teaching students information from different perspectives. So that they are able to learn in their own style as well as internalize the information because they know more about it that the "right" answer or definition.
I particularly liked this post, he emphasis how people see things from different perspectives. One's definition of whats right or wrong is different from each individuals opinion on the topic being assessed. I think having an open mind to others opinions is vital to thrive in society. Not everyone sees things or thinks the same without having an open mind one may shut out something that could be beneficial to them. If information is not shared it is lost, if one does not have an open mind to others opinions that information that could have been obtained is also lost.
Don't teach your kids this stuff please?
In Scott McLeod blog post, he explains his point that teachers are not willing to open up and advance their lesson plans with technology in a sarcastic way. He explains how people are not willing to let their kids network and find new information because they are afraid of cyber bullying and predators. Even though other teachers are not prepared to challenge their students advancement, doesn't mean his not. I think teacher should be open and prepared for the changes that education makes. Without teachers having an open mind, students will not be prepared for their worldly challenge. It would be as if we were cheating them out of their education. I personally have to agree with McLeod's sarcasm because he basically explains how his students opportunities to be opening to something more has be open more widely. So, if other educators don't jump on the bandwagon and expand their students mind to the new profound world, their kids will be left behind.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Blog Post 9
What I have learned this year (2008-2009)
I wanted to read Mr.McClung's first year (2008-2009) and third year (2010-2011) to see if his attitude and teaching strategies have changed any.
When Mr. McClung first started out he was so worried and caught up in pleasing his superiors he lost touch with his audience. Mr. McClung felt like he was trying to control things way too much. I can see how this would happen on your first year as a teacher. He would beat himself up over activities that did not go well. He needed to get over that and I feel the same way. We are all human and not everything is always gonna go as planned.
He also states how communication is key. I strongly agree with him on this. Communication is the best way to learn, solve, and respond to an issue in the workplace. He also mentions "don't be afraid of technology." We as EDM students have learned how technology can help you as a teacher. Don't be afraid of it, it is our friend. Lastly, never stop learning. It is never to late to change something. Students deserve the best we can give them.
What I have learned this year (2010-2011)
KNOW WHO IS YOUR BOSS! :)
I really loved Mr. McClungs statement about we are here for the kids. Don't get caught up in any other drama at the school. Focus on what you are there for, the kids. Students should always be the primary focus. Even though administration is important you are there to serve and teach the kids. Mr. McClung is an optimist and tries to maintain a positive attitude when it comes to things such as change. I really think this is important. Change is not always a bad thing. Change is good. I hope I am just as optimistic as him. Mr. McClung states "don't be afraid to be an outsider". That is something that I am afraid of. I am not saying I want to be in others business and drama. I surely don't want that, I just want to feel welcomed and not have to worry about not fitting in. I think it is important to have good relationships with other co-workers. I really enjoyed reading his post and hope I have the same look on teaching as he does.
I wanted to read Mr.McClung's first year (2008-2009) and third year (2010-2011) to see if his attitude and teaching strategies have changed any.
When Mr. McClung first started out he was so worried and caught up in pleasing his superiors he lost touch with his audience. Mr. McClung felt like he was trying to control things way too much. I can see how this would happen on your first year as a teacher. He would beat himself up over activities that did not go well. He needed to get over that and I feel the same way. We are all human and not everything is always gonna go as planned.
He also states how communication is key. I strongly agree with him on this. Communication is the best way to learn, solve, and respond to an issue in the workplace. He also mentions "don't be afraid of technology." We as EDM students have learned how technology can help you as a teacher. Don't be afraid of it, it is our friend. Lastly, never stop learning. It is never to late to change something. Students deserve the best we can give them.
What I have learned this year (2010-2011)
KNOW WHO IS YOUR BOSS! :)
I really loved Mr. McClungs statement about we are here for the kids. Don't get caught up in any other drama at the school. Focus on what you are there for, the kids. Students should always be the primary focus. Even though administration is important you are there to serve and teach the kids. Mr. McClung is an optimist and tries to maintain a positive attitude when it comes to things such as change. I really think this is important. Change is not always a bad thing. Change is good. I hope I am just as optimistic as him. Mr. McClung states "don't be afraid to be an outsider". That is something that I am afraid of. I am not saying I want to be in others business and drama. I surely don't want that, I just want to feel welcomed and not have to worry about not fitting in. I think it is important to have good relationships with other co-workers. I really enjoyed reading his post and hope I have the same look on teaching as he does.
Blog Post 8
This is How We Dream
In the video This is How We Dream Part 1 Dr. Richard E Miller talks about "writing with media." He talks about how students, and other writers, can publish documents using a form of media and a written publication.
I think this is a great concept to use not only in classroom but in everyday life, even with very young kids. Kids today know so much about technology because they have a Iphone, Ipad and Ipod it amazes me everyday. In the video, Dr. Miller talks about a media publication he did, and if he would have printed the same information and had it published, it would take over two years for the information to be made public. With this type of media publication, the information is made public immediately.
He talks about two different types of changes that have come from technology: Incremental and fundamental change. Incremental being the change of notebooks and pencils to laptops. Everything that you use to communicate is on your laptop or smart phone. Fundamental is the advances of technology. He talks about ideas being shared and not becoming individual property. I really liked that, ideas should be passed on not kept to yourself.
Carly Pugh's Blog Post
Carly is a great writer and has a lot of tallent. I loved reading this post because you could just feel the excitement for this project through her words and the way she wrote it. I like the idea of having and understanding just what you want your teaching philosophy to be and how you want to teach. I love the inspirational videos that she found. She did a great job coming up with this idea. It really got me to thinking about just what I want to bring to the table as a teacher. I want to inspire my students in a positive way. She seemed to really understand just what EDM 310 can do to help us as future teachers.
EDM 310 is different
I watched both of these videos, The Chipper Series, and EDM310 for Dummies, at the beginning of the semester when Dr. Strange suggested them hoping that they would prepare myself for the class that I was about to endure. I was nervous/terrified/stressed/eager all together for the first 2 weeks. Needless to say, I was a complete wreck. Both of these videos are absolutely hilarious. The EDM310 for Dummies offered a great deal of relief. Obviously other students had made it out of this class alive, so I knew I could do it. I have felt just like these students. Ripping the keyboard out of the computer and throwing things have crossed my mind. After making it through the first half of this class, I am no longer a complete wreck because I have my own schedule and can do assignments at my own pace. I have learned that I was a huge procrastinator and I have learned what the term “time management” actually means. I wish I had taken this class as a freshman; I would probably have done better in some of my other classes.
The Chipper Series was also great. Chipper is a normal college student who thinks that teachers should plan around her schedule. After being fired from every job possible she decides to go back to school. I believe I would have given up and returned to school sooner than she did. I remember freshman year, even this past semester, thinking, “this teacher must think their class is the only class I am taking and that I do not have a personal life”. Yes, this class can be stressful if you get behind but it is also a wonderful class, in that, you learn much more than just the same ole “textbook material”; you acquire knowledge that will be useful for the rest of your life.
The video that I would make for future students is How to Use Collaboration. Collaboration is a major part for group projects in this class. In this video I would show a group for 4 students that included someone who was not a “team player”. The plot would show all of the students working together to make a podcast with the “outcast" member playing on the phone and not paying attention while the others worked hard on their project. I would show how to use Google Docs, texting, email, and twitter for meeting times and other important shared information. The “outcast” member would not pay attention to any of the information being sent to them, further omitting them from the important project. In the end, the student would learn how to use all of the advances suggested and learn how to be a “team player”.
Learn to Change, Change to Learn
In the video learn to change, change to learn it showed experienced educators discussing how much education has changed. Whether we like to admit it, change in education is necessary. Children need to be taught more about technology and social media networks because that is all that is around them. If they are not taught how to use social media networks and technology at school, they will have to learn it elsewhere. Isn't the purpose of going to school to learn? Children should not have to learn elsewhere, technology and social media should be incorporated into school so they will be prepared for the "real world" when they complete school. One of the teachers on the video said that kids are getting a more stimulating experience outside of school than they are at school. This should not be the case, but unfortunately it is in so many circumstances. By bringing social media networks and other technology to school, children will learn so much more and have a stimulating experience inside of the classroom. When I become a teacher, I want my students to enjoy learning and I want to encourage them to be creative and have fun.
Scavenger Hunt
This assignment was suggested by Justin Cometti in the fall semester of 2011 in EDM 310 at the University of South Alabama. Like mentioned previously in this post, he also had to come up with an assignment, like Carly's. Justin came up with the Scavenger Hunt 2.0 . In this assignment, we were given 5 things to look for, but were to only choose 3 assignments to do on our post.
I first, located Edmodo.com . It is a website that is much like Twitter or Facebook, but for students and teachers to interact with one another. This is a great tool for the classroom. It is a space where students and teachers can communicate back and forth. It is especially useful for parents, too. The parents will be able to see some, if not most, of the work performed by their children online.
I created a poll at pollyeverywhere.com
In the video This is How We Dream Part 1 Dr. Richard E Miller talks about "writing with media." He talks about how students, and other writers, can publish documents using a form of media and a written publication.
I think this is a great concept to use not only in classroom but in everyday life, even with very young kids. Kids today know so much about technology because they have a Iphone, Ipad and Ipod it amazes me everyday. In the video, Dr. Miller talks about a media publication he did, and if he would have printed the same information and had it published, it would take over two years for the information to be made public. With this type of media publication, the information is made public immediately.
He talks about two different types of changes that have come from technology: Incremental and fundamental change. Incremental being the change of notebooks and pencils to laptops. Everything that you use to communicate is on your laptop or smart phone. Fundamental is the advances of technology. He talks about ideas being shared and not becoming individual property. I really liked that, ideas should be passed on not kept to yourself.
Carly Pugh's Blog Post
Carly is a great writer and has a lot of tallent. I loved reading this post because you could just feel the excitement for this project through her words and the way she wrote it. I like the idea of having and understanding just what you want your teaching philosophy to be and how you want to teach. I love the inspirational videos that she found. She did a great job coming up with this idea. It really got me to thinking about just what I want to bring to the table as a teacher. I want to inspire my students in a positive way. She seemed to really understand just what EDM 310 can do to help us as future teachers.
EDM 310 is different
I watched both of these videos, The Chipper Series, and EDM310 for Dummies, at the beginning of the semester when Dr. Strange suggested them hoping that they would prepare myself for the class that I was about to endure. I was nervous/terrified/stressed/eager all together for the first 2 weeks. Needless to say, I was a complete wreck. Both of these videos are absolutely hilarious. The EDM310 for Dummies offered a great deal of relief. Obviously other students had made it out of this class alive, so I knew I could do it. I have felt just like these students. Ripping the keyboard out of the computer and throwing things have crossed my mind. After making it through the first half of this class, I am no longer a complete wreck because I have my own schedule and can do assignments at my own pace. I have learned that I was a huge procrastinator and I have learned what the term “time management” actually means. I wish I had taken this class as a freshman; I would probably have done better in some of my other classes.
The Chipper Series was also great. Chipper is a normal college student who thinks that teachers should plan around her schedule. After being fired from every job possible she decides to go back to school. I believe I would have given up and returned to school sooner than she did. I remember freshman year, even this past semester, thinking, “this teacher must think their class is the only class I am taking and that I do not have a personal life”. Yes, this class can be stressful if you get behind but it is also a wonderful class, in that, you learn much more than just the same ole “textbook material”; you acquire knowledge that will be useful for the rest of your life.
The video that I would make for future students is How to Use Collaboration. Collaboration is a major part for group projects in this class. In this video I would show a group for 4 students that included someone who was not a “team player”. The plot would show all of the students working together to make a podcast with the “outcast" member playing on the phone and not paying attention while the others worked hard on their project. I would show how to use Google Docs, texting, email, and twitter for meeting times and other important shared information. The “outcast” member would not pay attention to any of the information being sent to them, further omitting them from the important project. In the end, the student would learn how to use all of the advances suggested and learn how to be a “team player”.
Learn to Change, Change to Learn
Scavenger Hunt
This assignment was suggested by Justin Cometti in the fall semester of 2011 in EDM 310 at the University of South Alabama. Like mentioned previously in this post, he also had to come up with an assignment, like Carly's. Justin came up with the Scavenger Hunt 2.0 . In this assignment, we were given 5 things to look for, but were to only choose 3 assignments to do on our post.
I first, located Edmodo.com . It is a website that is much like Twitter or Facebook, but for students and teachers to interact with one another. This is a great tool for the classroom. It is a space where students and teachers can communicate back and forth. It is especially useful for parents, too. The parents will be able to see some, if not most, of the work performed by their children online.
I created a poll at pollyeverywhere.com
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Blog Post 6
Randy Pausch last lecture: Achieving your childhood dreams
Randy Pausch is such an amazing man! I was amazed by every second of it and learned a lot from it. If you have the chance to watch it, DO IT! Randy was so positive about everything going on in his life whenever he gave this speech. I cannot imagine standing up in front of hundreds of people giving his last lecture. This lecture was about his childhood dreams, enabling dreams of others, and lessons that his learned throughout his life.
Randy had several goals as a child. He did not achieve all of them, but he learned a lesson throughout every one of them. Being a child I also had several dreams. Although I have achieved most of the ones I have set, I learned a lesson from most of them also. Pausch stated, 'Experience is what you get when you did not get what you wanted', this could not have been said any better. Being a first year teacher is sometimes difficult and everything will not go as planned and will seem like everything is falling to pieces. If I gain experience from something that goes wrong, I will remember what was done the first time and what needs to be done the second time to succeed.
Pausch mentioned ways that we could enable other's dreams. At the university Pausch taught at he was a pioneer of a virtual world class. He taught students how to create their own virtual world. This was never done at the university. He said that whenever you pioneer something, what will go wrong-does go wrong. Pausch made this class fun for his students and it made their learning experience better. I want to make learning fun for my students so they will want to come to school. If school is fun for student then they will not realize that they are actually learning new skills everyday and in return they will want to learn.
Two of the lessons Randy learned during his life were, learn from your students and have fun. It is important to listen to your students, because more than likely you will learn something new from them. Having fun while doing your job will allow you to enjoy your job and look forward to making a difference in your student's life.
Randy Pausch is such an amazing man! I was amazed by every second of it and learned a lot from it. If you have the chance to watch it, DO IT! Randy was so positive about everything going on in his life whenever he gave this speech. I cannot imagine standing up in front of hundreds of people giving his last lecture. This lecture was about his childhood dreams, enabling dreams of others, and lessons that his learned throughout his life.
Randy had several goals as a child. He did not achieve all of them, but he learned a lesson throughout every one of them. Being a child I also had several dreams. Although I have achieved most of the ones I have set, I learned a lesson from most of them also. Pausch stated, 'Experience is what you get when you did not get what you wanted', this could not have been said any better. Being a first year teacher is sometimes difficult and everything will not go as planned and will seem like everything is falling to pieces. If I gain experience from something that goes wrong, I will remember what was done the first time and what needs to be done the second time to succeed.
Pausch mentioned ways that we could enable other's dreams. At the university Pausch taught at he was a pioneer of a virtual world class. He taught students how to create their own virtual world. This was never done at the university. He said that whenever you pioneer something, what will go wrong-does go wrong. Pausch made this class fun for his students and it made their learning experience better. I want to make learning fun for my students so they will want to come to school. If school is fun for student then they will not realize that they are actually learning new skills everyday and in return they will want to learn.
Two of the lessons Randy learned during his life were, learn from your students and have fun. It is important to listen to your students, because more than likely you will learn something new from them. Having fun while doing your job will allow you to enjoy your job and look forward to making a difference in your student's life.
Blog Post 5
Travis Allen's ISchool Initiative
As a senior in high school, Travis Allen made a YouTube video about utilizing technology in the classroom to save money and natural resources. He later formed the iSchool Initiative and a group of 25 students at his university to travel the world and inform teachers, parents, and students about the future of education. Through many already existing applications on iPhones and iPads, students and teachers can gain access to any book or textbook without the expensive print copies and hardback covers. Parents can also view grades through applications like these just by having access to a phone or a computer. I think it is much more economical and environmental to get rid of the pencils and paper and take advantage of the technology available to us today because there is a lot of technology at our finger tips.
Technology not only entices children and is more fun than pencil and paper, but it is a useful skill they can use throughout their lives. If we continue to teach like we have in decades past, and Mr. Winkle would still be comfortable coming into to our classrooms, then why do we have this technology? We have made use of it in daily life, by using cell phones, tablets, computers, GPS systems, etc. We use technology to order pizza or buy movie tickets, so why not use it to teach our children? I think you should support this, and get ISchool in schools.
Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir
In 2010, Jennifer Chamber introduced EDM 310 to Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir. The virtual choir sang "Lux Aurumque". The video was revealed on Early WKRG5 Early Morning News.The choir was put together entirely online. The choir had never met or practiced together. All the singers followed the same guidelines that Eric Whitacre provided. They were singing from all over through the use of blogs and videos. The fact that this choir was developed entirely online is important to future and current educators.
Teaching in the 21st Century
In the video, Teaching in the 21st Century, Kevin Roberts believes that teaching is turning from the old method of pencil, paper, and text book to computers. I believe that Mr. Roberts is saying that students no longer need teacher’s to hold their hands through lessons anymore because they can now search it out for themselves. We as the educators now need to take our places and begin to help them learn how to use the internet wisely. This means that our projects and homework assignments should now consist of using the internet to gain the answers. I believe our future will consist of becoming technology teachers, so therefore we need to become more knowledgeable.
Why I Flipped My Classroom
In the video Why I flipped my class room, I think this is very helpful to students who don't learn as fast as others. I would definitely use this procedure in my classroom. Students will do so much better if they can rewind a part of a lesson that they didn't understand. With kids that have learning disability it gives them a different way to learn and to remember things for class. I like the idea of the teacher standing in the middle of the classroom and the children around her, so the teacher is not preaching to them, they are learning together, It will also be helpful to the teacher not having to repeat themselves, over and over.
As a senior in high school, Travis Allen made a YouTube video about utilizing technology in the classroom to save money and natural resources. He later formed the iSchool Initiative and a group of 25 students at his university to travel the world and inform teachers, parents, and students about the future of education. Through many already existing applications on iPhones and iPads, students and teachers can gain access to any book or textbook without the expensive print copies and hardback covers. Parents can also view grades through applications like these just by having access to a phone or a computer. I think it is much more economical and environmental to get rid of the pencils and paper and take advantage of the technology available to us today because there is a lot of technology at our finger tips.
Technology not only entices children and is more fun than pencil and paper, but it is a useful skill they can use throughout their lives. If we continue to teach like we have in decades past, and Mr. Winkle would still be comfortable coming into to our classrooms, then why do we have this technology? We have made use of it in daily life, by using cell phones, tablets, computers, GPS systems, etc. We use technology to order pizza or buy movie tickets, so why not use it to teach our children? I think you should support this, and get ISchool in schools.
Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir
In 2010, Jennifer Chamber introduced EDM 310 to Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir. The virtual choir sang "Lux Aurumque". The video was revealed on Early WKRG5 Early Morning News.The choir was put together entirely online. The choir had never met or practiced together. All the singers followed the same guidelines that Eric Whitacre provided. They were singing from all over through the use of blogs and videos. The fact that this choir was developed entirely online is important to future and current educators.
Teaching in the 21st Century
In the video, Teaching in the 21st Century, Kevin Roberts believes that teaching is turning from the old method of pencil, paper, and text book to computers. I believe that Mr. Roberts is saying that students no longer need teacher’s to hold their hands through lessons anymore because they can now search it out for themselves. We as the educators now need to take our places and begin to help them learn how to use the internet wisely. This means that our projects and homework assignments should now consist of using the internet to gain the answers. I believe our future will consist of becoming technology teachers, so therefore we need to become more knowledgeable.
Why I Flipped My Classroom
In the video Why I flipped my class room, I think this is very helpful to students who don't learn as fast as others. I would definitely use this procedure in my classroom. Students will do so much better if they can rewind a part of a lesson that they didn't understand. With kids that have learning disability it gives them a different way to learn and to remember things for class. I like the idea of the teacher standing in the middle of the classroom and the children around her, so the teacher is not preaching to them, they are learning together, It will also be helpful to the teacher not having to repeat themselves, over and over.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Blog Post #7
The Networked Student
This video/presentation was very interesting. I honestly have never heard of terms such as 'connectivism' or "a networked student". Since this is true, it is hard to believe that students now, in high school, are having hybrid classes. When I was in high school I could not imagine having to learn online at my house, because if I am not in class I do not learn as well. It is very interesting to see how far advance some schools have become in just a few short years.
Naturally, every student in their life thinks what is the point and big deal about having a teacher in the classroom. In EDM 310, the teacher is more of a guide for the students to help them with their work instead of the only source of knowledge. The teacher instructs the students on how to decide if a source is credible or not. She teaches the polite way to ask experts for help. She can clear up any confusion the student may have. As you can see, teachers are still a necessary component in the learning process for connectivism.
The Networked Student encourages students to be self learners. The video shows how a student will build a database on the subject from various online resources and then share the information with fellow classmates and teachers. The student must learn to find information using tools such as Google, Skype and other online resources. The student can connect with professors and other students from all over the world to gain information on any particular subject. The way this class is conducted verses traditional teaching techniques proves to be most useful in the limitless access to information available through modern technology.
A 7th Graders Personal Learning Environment(PLE)
This video really inspired me. I had no idea what a PLE or a PLN was until I watched this video. A PLN is a much easier was to get you organized, on track and is a great way to obtain information about something specific. This 7th grader showed me how to become more organized and how playing on the internet is a lot of fun. If she can do it I can do it!
This video/presentation was very interesting. I honestly have never heard of terms such as 'connectivism' or "a networked student". Since this is true, it is hard to believe that students now, in high school, are having hybrid classes. When I was in high school I could not imagine having to learn online at my house, because if I am not in class I do not learn as well. It is very interesting to see how far advance some schools have become in just a few short years.
Naturally, every student in their life thinks what is the point and big deal about having a teacher in the classroom. In EDM 310, the teacher is more of a guide for the students to help them with their work instead of the only source of knowledge. The teacher instructs the students on how to decide if a source is credible or not. She teaches the polite way to ask experts for help. She can clear up any confusion the student may have. As you can see, teachers are still a necessary component in the learning process for connectivism.
The Networked Student encourages students to be self learners. The video shows how a student will build a database on the subject from various online resources and then share the information with fellow classmates and teachers. The student must learn to find information using tools such as Google, Skype and other online resources. The student can connect with professors and other students from all over the world to gain information on any particular subject. The way this class is conducted verses traditional teaching techniques proves to be most useful in the limitless access to information available through modern technology.
A 7th Graders Personal Learning Environment(PLE)
This video really inspired me. I had no idea what a PLE or a PLN was until I watched this video. A PLN is a much easier was to get you organized, on track and is a great way to obtain information about something specific. This 7th grader showed me how to become more organized and how playing on the internet is a lot of fun. If she can do it I can do it!
Friday, October 12, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Blog Assignment 4
Listening Comprehension Podcasting
In the reading Listening-Comprehension-Podcasting a second grade teacher by the name of Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano uses podcasting to teach her 2nd grade class another language. She explains how convenient a podcast is compared to a word processing program. She expresses how using podcasting help language learners understand the words better because they get to see, hear, read, and manipulate the words. I do agree that podcasting is a great way to teach new languages. It is more interesting and creative than the standard way of learning. It allows the learner to interact with the podcast and makes learning easier and interesting.
The benefits of podcasting in a classroom
This video posted by Joe Dale, The Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom. Students are allowed to become the teacher and they can decide what is important and what exactly needs to be taught. I really enjoy how podcasting brings the story to life. Podcasting can be used for many different things but one that I really enjoyed hearing about was the project based learning approach. I have to agree with Mr. Dales approach on how it demonstrates higher thinking skills. I also love the fact that the parents can have a better view on what is been taught inside the classroom. This is a excellent way to expand our knowledge as a teacher or a student, and its a great way to keep the classroom filled with motivation to succeed.
Podcasting with first graders
According to Langwitches, podcasting with first graders is a positive way to relay information to kids. They love that what they are doing can be received by anyone in the world, showing that they really do matter. In these student's podcast, they did a question and answer series from a popular children's book series, The Magic Treehouse. The students were very interested in making the podcasts perfect. If there was even the slightest sound in the background, they told the teacher they wanted to do it over. For the students, it was kind of like they were in acting class, and they enjoyed it tremendous.< br/> I thought that it was cool that the kids began to deconstruct their voices and the way they sounded. I believe that podcasts will help students speak more clearly and even correct speech impediments. The kids seemed to enjoy critiquing their voices to improve. This trait is hard to grasp, but I think podcasts will help. The podcast was so good that sounded like someone from a audio book company compiled it. This teacher did a great job with these kids and I will definitely try and interweave this concept into my curriculum whenever I become an educator.
In the reading Listening-Comprehension-Podcasting a second grade teacher by the name of Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano uses podcasting to teach her 2nd grade class another language. She explains how convenient a podcast is compared to a word processing program. She expresses how using podcasting help language learners understand the words better because they get to see, hear, read, and manipulate the words. I do agree that podcasting is a great way to teach new languages. It is more interesting and creative than the standard way of learning. It allows the learner to interact with the podcast and makes learning easier and interesting.
The benefits of podcasting in a classroom
This video posted by Joe Dale, The Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom. Students are allowed to become the teacher and they can decide what is important and what exactly needs to be taught. I really enjoy how podcasting brings the story to life. Podcasting can be used for many different things but one that I really enjoyed hearing about was the project based learning approach. I have to agree with Mr. Dales approach on how it demonstrates higher thinking skills. I also love the fact that the parents can have a better view on what is been taught inside the classroom. This is a excellent way to expand our knowledge as a teacher or a student, and its a great way to keep the classroom filled with motivation to succeed.
Podcasting with first graders
According to Langwitches, podcasting with first graders is a positive way to relay information to kids. They love that what they are doing can be received by anyone in the world, showing that they really do matter. In these student's podcast, they did a question and answer series from a popular children's book series, The Magic Treehouse. The students were very interested in making the podcasts perfect. If there was even the slightest sound in the background, they told the teacher they wanted to do it over. For the students, it was kind of like they were in acting class, and they enjoyed it tremendous.< br/> I thought that it was cool that the kids began to deconstruct their voices and the way they sounded. I believe that podcasts will help students speak more clearly and even correct speech impediments. The kids seemed to enjoy critiquing their voices to improve. This trait is hard to grasp, but I think podcasts will help. The podcast was so good that sounded like someone from a audio book company compiled it. This teacher did a great job with these kids and I will definitely try and interweave this concept into my curriculum whenever I become an educator.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Blog Post 3
Peer Editing
Peer editing is a hard thing to do because sometimes people or our peers have a tendency to take things very personal and they are offended by your remarks and comments. Personally I have never thought of peer editing as making suggestions and complimenting as in the video What is Peer Editing and Peer Edit with Perfection Tutorial. To me, the idea of complimenting them first instead of telling them what they did wrong brightens up the whole comment. The suggestions should come after to the compliments so make sure they are specific. I think peer editing is great because it gives you a point of view from a student instead of always a teacher.
In the video Writing Peer Review TOP 10 Mistakes is how I feel when I am peer editing someones paper or they are peer editing mine. I feel like I am being rushed, told I am doing wrong, I cant do it, or all the above when my peer is just trying to help me.
Technology in Special Education
The video Technology in Special Education is amazing. There are so many children in the world that want to be normal, talk and communicate just like everyone else but they cant. That is why we have ipads, ipods, computers, smart boards, etc.
Since I am going into special education all the technology stuff excites me. Not only am I getting to work with precious special needs children I am also getting to learn with them on how all the technology works with whatever the case might be. I totally agree with technology for special needs children, because it betters the child and helps them to learn more and do better.
Apps
My special education app that i picked was this:
The reason I picked this app was because I think it could easliy work with any special needs child. This app is all about learning basic words, how to put them together, and how to say them. I think this would benefit a lot of children and to help them start off small and on their level.
The video Harness you Students' Digital Smarts everything is so true. Not only do different children learn in different ways but they also need to know how to do stuff on their own. This video explains everything. Like the teacher said in the video, children get so bored with just a pencil and piece of paper. Stick a computer in front of them and teach them how to blog, link stuff, insert this and that, then they will spend hours on the computer versus a pencil and paper and they will get more done.
Peer editing is a hard thing to do because sometimes people or our peers have a tendency to take things very personal and they are offended by your remarks and comments. Personally I have never thought of peer editing as making suggestions and complimenting as in the video What is Peer Editing and Peer Edit with Perfection Tutorial. To me, the idea of complimenting them first instead of telling them what they did wrong brightens up the whole comment. The suggestions should come after to the compliments so make sure they are specific. I think peer editing is great because it gives you a point of view from a student instead of always a teacher.
In the video Writing Peer Review TOP 10 Mistakes is how I feel when I am peer editing someones paper or they are peer editing mine. I feel like I am being rushed, told I am doing wrong, I cant do it, or all the above when my peer is just trying to help me.
Technology in Special Education
The video Technology in Special Education is amazing. There are so many children in the world that want to be normal, talk and communicate just like everyone else but they cant. That is why we have ipads, ipods, computers, smart boards, etc.
Since I am going into special education all the technology stuff excites me. Not only am I getting to work with precious special needs children I am also getting to learn with them on how all the technology works with whatever the case might be. I totally agree with technology for special needs children, because it betters the child and helps them to learn more and do better.
Apps
My special education app that i picked was this:
The video Harness you Students' Digital Smarts everything is so true. Not only do different children learn in different ways but they also need to know how to do stuff on their own. This video explains everything. Like the teacher said in the video, children get so bored with just a pencil and piece of paper. Stick a computer in front of them and teach them how to blog, link stuff, insert this and that, then they will spend hours on the computer versus a pencil and paper and they will get more done.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Did you know?
This did you know video blew my mind. It is amazing to know that so much technology can be used in one minute but in just one second. There is so much technology out in this world that it is unbelievable. Technology has improved so much in the past few years that you have everything at your finger tips.
This video motivates me a ton. What blew my mind the most was the texting. Over 11 million text are sent out each minute. That is a ton, and some of the is me. India has the highest IQ's in the entire world. It makes me want to become a better leaner, a better listener, a better person, and most of all a better teacher. I can make a difference not only in the school I will teach at but in the United States and bring the IQ of children or adults up.
Mr. Winkle Wakes
Mr. Winkle over 100 years old had no clue what any of the new technology was. He was surprised at what had changed over a hundred years, except the school part. School hadn't changed that much cause it was just like he pictured and remembered from a hundred years ago.
Its amazing for me too really look back 20, 30, 40 years ago and see how much technology has come along. I do not think we could live with out technology today. Technology provides and makes it so much more easier to find things now days.
The Importance of Creativity
Creativity is so important these days. Not only is creativity important but talent is also. Today in the world we have some of the most talented and creative children. Most parents see there children as trouble maker and full of to much energy when in result the children just want to play a sport, draw, dance or do whatever. The parents do not take enough time to figure there children out they just take them to a doctor for them to figure it out.
I think children should be able to do whatever they want to do as far as academic wise. Like he said so many parents think something is wrong with there child so they immediately result to medicine when in reality you need to stick them in an activity to let all that energy out. A personal experience with me, at my job i have a server autistic child. Well with me going into special education I immediately fell in love with this child. All the other people I work with get so aggravated at him when al he wants is somebody to listen to him and play with him. the other day the child called me over there and he wanted to draw so I go him some paper and crayons and he started to draw dinosaurs and flowers and all this stuff and my heart started to smile.
Glass
Glass is amazing, especially this glass. When I looked at this post and saw it had something to do with glass I thought was does this class and glass have in common, well now I see because this is mind blowing.
Personally i think every school should have these. Now I know that is not going to happen but it would be awesome. Glass outside, glass in the car, everything made of glass I would personally love. I would have to take a class on how to use the glass ipad and the dash board of the car and the glasses from the air plane. Why cant we all just have a ton of money and buy it for ourselves. Maybe one day!
This did you know video blew my mind. It is amazing to know that so much technology can be used in one minute but in just one second. There is so much technology out in this world that it is unbelievable. Technology has improved so much in the past few years that you have everything at your finger tips.
This video motivates me a ton. What blew my mind the most was the texting. Over 11 million text are sent out each minute. That is a ton, and some of the is me. India has the highest IQ's in the entire world. It makes me want to become a better leaner, a better listener, a better person, and most of all a better teacher. I can make a difference not only in the school I will teach at but in the United States and bring the IQ of children or adults up.
Mr. Winkle Wakes
Mr. Winkle over 100 years old had no clue what any of the new technology was. He was surprised at what had changed over a hundred years, except the school part. School hadn't changed that much cause it was just like he pictured and remembered from a hundred years ago.
Its amazing for me too really look back 20, 30, 40 years ago and see how much technology has come along. I do not think we could live with out technology today. Technology provides and makes it so much more easier to find things now days.
The Importance of Creativity
Creativity is so important these days. Not only is creativity important but talent is also. Today in the world we have some of the most talented and creative children. Most parents see there children as trouble maker and full of to much energy when in result the children just want to play a sport, draw, dance or do whatever. The parents do not take enough time to figure there children out they just take them to a doctor for them to figure it out.
I think children should be able to do whatever they want to do as far as academic wise. Like he said so many parents think something is wrong with there child so they immediately result to medicine when in reality you need to stick them in an activity to let all that energy out. A personal experience with me, at my job i have a server autistic child. Well with me going into special education I immediately fell in love with this child. All the other people I work with get so aggravated at him when al he wants is somebody to listen to him and play with him. the other day the child called me over there and he wanted to draw so I go him some paper and crayons and he started to draw dinosaurs and flowers and all this stuff and my heart started to smile.
Glass
Glass is amazing, especially this glass. When I looked at this post and saw it had something to do with glass I thought was does this class and glass have in common, well now I see because this is mind blowing.
Personally i think every school should have these. Now I know that is not going to happen but it would be awesome. Glass outside, glass in the car, everything made of glass I would personally love. I would have to take a class on how to use the glass ipad and the dash board of the car and the glasses from the air plane. Why cant we all just have a ton of money and buy it for ourselves. Maybe one day!
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