Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
CK 1, 2, and 3
Boys v. Girls CK1
My student was Abi and the blog I commented on was her views on Boys v. Girls. She wants people to understand just because we are different genders why do boys seem to get treated better than girls. They don't give girls a chance to make a name for themselves in this world. We are always going to be inferior to boys and the male populations. When we are going up against a male in the job world same qualifications same everything who do you think they are going to hire.... probably the male. Why? No one really knows and doesn't want to answer that question. I enjoyed reading her post and glad that such young people are already aware of situations they may face in the future.
Smiling! CK2
The second blog I commented on was a short one about her love for smiling and the smiley face. It was short and brief but what I got out of the those few sentences was much better than anything. I think smiling is important and the best emotional phrase out there. If people are not smiling then they should be. There is nothing in their lives that could be so bad they can't smile.
Okay so I totally did the wrong student for the Second Comment because I did not realize you had to scroll to the right.
So I did not leave a comment on the right student instead I left a comment on my first student.
Cricket CK3
The student I commented Studamyer blogs with colorful and creative ways. The way he writes his blogs makes you want more and to understand more about him. He started writing a post on the game Cricket but did not finish it. The way it ended you wanted to know what happen next....
My student was Abi and the blog I commented on was her views on Boys v. Girls. She wants people to understand just because we are different genders why do boys seem to get treated better than girls. They don't give girls a chance to make a name for themselves in this world. We are always going to be inferior to boys and the male populations. When we are going up against a male in the job world same qualifications same everything who do you think they are going to hire.... probably the male. Why? No one really knows and doesn't want to answer that question. I enjoyed reading her post and glad that such young people are already aware of situations they may face in the future.
Smiling! CK2
The second blog I commented on was a short one about her love for smiling and the smiley face. It was short and brief but what I got out of the those few sentences was much better than anything. I think smiling is important and the best emotional phrase out there. If people are not smiling then they should be. There is nothing in their lives that could be so bad they can't smile.
Okay so I totally did the wrong student for the Second Comment because I did not realize you had to scroll to the right.
So I did not leave a comment on the right student instead I left a comment on my first student.
Cricket CK3
The student I commented Studamyer blogs with colorful and creative ways. The way he writes his blogs makes you want more and to understand more about him. He started writing a post on the game Cricket but did not finish it. The way it ended you wanted to know what happen next....
Friday, February 25, 2011
Project 9b - Timetoast Timelime
I did my Timetoast Instructional on the Lifespan of the most popular doll among little girls. Barbie!! I have been collecting Barbies since 1995 and collect The Holiday Barbies and several other Barbies. Barbie has been around for over 50 years and she is still kicking. She has had mand different careers and is still a strong independent woman.
Blog 6
The Networked Student
While watching the video I realized this is what the classroom is going to be like. Students are going to rely more on the web and internet then what they learn in a textbook or in a classroom. Because they can get so much more information through the internet than in a textbook. Being able to communicate with people halfway around the world on a subject they know about is probably better than any boring textbook in a classroom. Also being able to bookmark a website and sharing it with others helps you and gets your more resources through other people. Using networks will help students broaden their outlook on different subjects and may possible connect with people and create friendships and connections for other topics later on.
A 7th Grade Personal Learning Environment or PLN
As future teachers we need to be educated on how classroom and learning is changing because eventually the school systems will probably get rid of textbook all together and the only way to teach student is through the internet, podcast, and social bookmarking. Textbooks these days are so outdated and new information is being discovered everyday that textbook writers cannot keep up, so the solution to get rid of them and starting using the internet and all the wonderful tools is what is going to happen.
Smart Boards
I found another blog that points out the negative of Smart boards.
I don't really know how I feel about Smart Boards. Yes, they are neat and very technology savy but I went all through grade school and community college without really knowing what a Smart board was or how it worked. When I was in grade school the new fascinating items were the dry erase boards they replaced chalkboards. In school we used the overhead and other media tools that the Smart board was able to integrate into one piece of machinery. Last semester was the first time I had every had an encounter with the smart board. I have not yet worked on one so I can't really tell my personal opinion on them just yet.
http://davecormier.com/edblog/2010/05/15/smartboards-its-about-the-technology-and-it-isnt/
While watching the video I realized this is what the classroom is going to be like. Students are going to rely more on the web and internet then what they learn in a textbook or in a classroom. Because they can get so much more information through the internet than in a textbook. Being able to communicate with people halfway around the world on a subject they know about is probably better than any boring textbook in a classroom. Also being able to bookmark a website and sharing it with others helps you and gets your more resources through other people. Using networks will help students broaden their outlook on different subjects and may possible connect with people and create friendships and connections for other topics later on.
A 7th Grade Personal Learning Environment or PLN
As future teachers we need to be educated on how classroom and learning is changing because eventually the school systems will probably get rid of textbook all together and the only way to teach student is through the internet, podcast, and social bookmarking. Textbooks these days are so outdated and new information is being discovered everyday that textbook writers cannot keep up, so the solution to get rid of them and starting using the internet and all the wonderful tools is what is going to happen.
Smart Boards
I found another blog that points out the negative of Smart boards.
I don't really know how I feel about Smart Boards. Yes, they are neat and very technology savy but I went all through grade school and community college without really knowing what a Smart board was or how it worked. When I was in grade school the new fascinating items were the dry erase boards they replaced chalkboards. In school we used the overhead and other media tools that the Smart board was able to integrate into one piece of machinery. Last semester was the first time I had every had an encounter with the smart board. I have not yet worked on one so I can't really tell my personal opinion on them just yet.
http://davecormier.com/edblog/2010/05/15/smartboards-its-about-the-technology-and-it-isnt/
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Blog 5
Eagle Nest Radio & Class Blog
Listening the to 3rd grades talk about Rome was very interesting and very informative. The music in the background really set the mood for the podcast. The third graders were very throughly with the subjects from Rome to Caesar and Cleopatra. You can tell they practiced before they started recording and only stumbled a few times.
The Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom
Podcasting in the Classroom is very smart and convenient for students for example like in the video with the student who missed class she could go online and listen to the podcast and still be prepared when she returns back to school. If they use podcasting in the classroom then students don't have the excuse of not having the information. I think it is a really good idea to have podcast available to the students. Also if a student is doing homework and gets stuck they can listen to the podcast from class that day and may be able to better understand something they missed.
100 Ways to Use your Ipod to Learn and Study Better
I think using the Ipod for learning is great and then I think it isn't so great. I have an iTouch and I am one of those people who just use it for music because mine does not have an external speaker and I really don't want to use it for school. I know itunes has a lot of cool features that you can use for school items but I would rather use my computer. The only convenience of the ipod for school is if you are going on a trip you would have all your information on this and you can use it in a car by listening to whatever podcast you needed. I am a fan of technology but using a machine that small to see to read or look at would cause your eyesight to weaken in my opinion.
Listening the to 3rd grades talk about Rome was very interesting and very informative. The music in the background really set the mood for the podcast. The third graders were very throughly with the subjects from Rome to Caesar and Cleopatra. You can tell they practiced before they started recording and only stumbled a few times.
The Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom
Podcasting in the Classroom is very smart and convenient for students for example like in the video with the student who missed class she could go online and listen to the podcast and still be prepared when she returns back to school. If they use podcasting in the classroom then students don't have the excuse of not having the information. I think it is a really good idea to have podcast available to the students. Also if a student is doing homework and gets stuck they can listen to the podcast from class that day and may be able to better understand something they missed.
100 Ways to Use your Ipod to Learn and Study Better
I think using the Ipod for learning is great and then I think it isn't so great. I have an iTouch and I am one of those people who just use it for music because mine does not have an external speaker and I really don't want to use it for school. I know itunes has a lot of cool features that you can use for school items but I would rather use my computer. The only convenience of the ipod for school is if you are going on a trip you would have all your information on this and you can use it in a car by listening to whatever podcast you needed. I am a fan of technology but using a machine that small to see to read or look at would cause your eyesight to weaken in my opinion.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Blog 4
The iSchool Initiative
After watching the video I was thinking during the video not all parents are going to want to purchase these tool. Some parents can not even afford school supplies such as paper and pencil and have to receive donated items , are people going to donate the iTouch to those students that can not afford them. The concept is a good idea but eventually I do believe the world with come to that because more and more schools are going to online classes and getting the information from the online school.
The Lost Generation
The video is very eye opening in the fact that at first it focuses on the negative and the real aspects of what people are actually thinking and possibly saying. But then at the end there is a twist and it goes in reverse and becomes a positive outlook on life and one that you want to believe but don't really know what to expect.
Eric Whitaker's Virtual Choir
When the video first started it absolutely gave me chills. I think the idea of doing a virutal choir is unique and different. Shows the world you don't have to be in one room to perform as a choir. Just by simply using a web cam you can enter a world within a world.
Teaching in the 21st Century
The video shows how technology is taking over the world. The answers are only a click away now instead of miles and miles away. Students I believe are self taught on how to use computers and search engines but I don't think they are really understanding what they are doing or how to use them. We as teachers must explain and help them understand how to use the resources to their benefit. Guide them and help them understand why some things are they way they are on the web and what to believe and what not to believe. Technology in class is the future and you have to embrace and be ready to incorporate that into your teaching or your students may become bored or zone out on you.
After watching the video I was thinking during the video not all parents are going to want to purchase these tool. Some parents can not even afford school supplies such as paper and pencil and have to receive donated items , are people going to donate the iTouch to those students that can not afford them. The concept is a good idea but eventually I do believe the world with come to that because more and more schools are going to online classes and getting the information from the online school.
The Lost Generation
The video is very eye opening in the fact that at first it focuses on the negative and the real aspects of what people are actually thinking and possibly saying. But then at the end there is a twist and it goes in reverse and becomes a positive outlook on life and one that you want to believe but don't really know what to expect.
Eric Whitaker's Virtual Choir
When the video first started it absolutely gave me chills. I think the idea of doing a virutal choir is unique and different. Shows the world you don't have to be in one room to perform as a choir. Just by simply using a web cam you can enter a world within a world.
Teaching in the 21st Century
The video shows how technology is taking over the world. The answers are only a click away now instead of miles and miles away. Students I believe are self taught on how to use computers and search engines but I don't think they are really understanding what they are doing or how to use them. We as teachers must explain and help them understand how to use the resources to their benefit. Guide them and help them understand why some things are they way they are on the web and what to believe and what not to believe. Technology in class is the future and you have to embrace and be ready to incorporate that into your teaching or your students may become bored or zone out on you.
Blog 3
A Vision of Students Today
The video showed facts and thoughts of what people probably think of everyday sitting in class. We are sort of fortunate not to have to sit in seating like in the video. All my classes are small and I know majority of the people in my classes. Depending on the teaching circumstances my teaches may know my name but I don't know for sure unless they call me by my name. I think the video was a little nauseated because of all the fast moving of the camera trying to get to the next sheet of paper. I think they could of some how did the transition to the different people a little better. But all in all the facts were true not all teachers no your know name, you spend all this money on books and may never use them, people with laptops in class are more than likely surfing the internet or talk to friends through IM. The video basically showed what we think in our minds just don't speak out loud.
It's Not About Technology
Ms. Hines stated technology is useless without good teaching and believe that. You can not teach a student or students without showing or teaching them first about a certain subject. People depend on their laptops, blackberries, social networks but we do not know what the future holds. Sure we can use technology as a gateway but ever teacher teaches in their own way and some do not want to change. The times are changing and more and more people don't have choices on how they want to teach. Most classrooms these days have smart board instead of the old chalkboards and dry erase boards. The smart boards does everything a teacher might need it for but do they rely on it absolutely. So it really isn't about the technology but how we use the technology to show and educate students.
Is It Okay to be a Technologically Illiterate Teacher
The blog posting by Mr. Fisch was dead on. I think teachers need to wake up and stop using the excuse and just embrace the change and learn to use technology in the classroom. It is going to happen whether they like it or not. Majority of my teachers now and in the past at junior college have used computers in some form. Students today can not live without using a computer to do their research for a project. Walking into a library and trying to find information is not used much anymore because you can find everything you need on a some sort of computer.
Gary Hayes Social Media Count
Even though we spend all this time learning how to be a teacher when we get into a classroom the way we are going to teach students is going to change to a new way then what we were taught. Every day and every second people are coming up with new and better ways to do things. They may work for some people others may not like them and just stick to what they know but sooner or later they are going to have to accept the changes and embrace them. The number of people are online everyday grows more and more children are learning about the internet and computers which increases. The number are never going to stop growing so just embrace whatever comes your way.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Blog 2
Did You Know?
The video was informative in a way most people including myself don't really realize what else is going on out there. I knew most of the world knew a lot about technology but when you put it in words on a screen and show the actually numbers they are quite overwhelming. I guess I am in my own little world so I forget that people on the other side of the map are texting, using the internet, and social networking also. The video puts the numbers in red to show us how everything is changing and how quickly they are changing versus 10 and 20 years ago.
Mr. Winkle Wakes
The video shows that even though Mr. Winkles was asleep for 100 years one memory stayed the same teaching in schools. Schools have used the same method for as long as it has been around. I think though before you know we will be doing everything with computers and paper and pens will be non existent. Mr. Winkles was overwhelmed by where ever he went there were machines controlling and helping people. I mean if anyone woke up from sleeping for 100 years of course they would be confused. Technology and the way things are being done changes almost everyday.
Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity
Sir Robinson show education in a different light. He explains how education should be your whole body and not just using your head. I think using visual and hands on activities may possible help students learn than just talking or lecturing about it. If people just lecture than students will not remember what was spoken. By using technology students can learn different ways and they are always updating and you can explore more with technology. Using creativity shows the students other ways of soaking in knowledge.
Vicki Davis: Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts
The video shows a small rural school learning how to get in touch with people on the other side of the map using computers. She is showing her classroom how to use the computers and to educate in a different way instead of using paper and pen. By using the computer the students can look up words and information if they do not understand instead of the teacher having to stop and define a word or explain. I think some teachers my think she is being sort of lazy because they have a certain way of teaching and by that they use the old methods talking in front of a class room for so long and expecting the student to take notes. By using the blogging and the communication with other people students are able to learn more and be more aware of what is going on around them.
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