Saturday, May 7, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Blog Assignment#14
Special Metaphor Assignment
1)I believe that I missed the metaphor because I looked to hard at the story. I knew that it was a metaphor but I just could not figure out what it was saying. I believe that a lot of the students missed it because they looked at it too hard or just took the story for what it actually appeared. I know sometimes I can over analyze things and this was a good example.
2)I have used different metaphors when talking with my daughter. What I have realized is that I used metaphors daily but I just did not pay attention to it until now.
3)As a future educator,I believe that using metaphors will be great. This will allow students to think outside the box. This is a way to communicate with the students and get your point across as well.
4) We used metaphors to express feelings or to get a point across. Metaphors are used to get a one to think out side the box,to look at a situation different,or a way of saying something without out coming directly out saying what you really mean.
1)I believe that I missed the metaphor because I looked to hard at the story. I knew that it was a metaphor but I just could not figure out what it was saying. I believe that a lot of the students missed it because they looked at it too hard or just took the story for what it actually appeared. I know sometimes I can over analyze things and this was a good example.
2)I have used different metaphors when talking with my daughter. What I have realized is that I used metaphors daily but I just did not pay attention to it until now.
3)As a future educator,I believe that using metaphors will be great. This will allow students to think outside the box. This is a way to communicate with the students and get your point across as well.
4) We used metaphors to express feelings or to get a point across. Metaphors are used to get a one to think out side the box,to look at a situation different,or a way of saying something without out coming directly out saying what you really mean.
Blog Assignment#13
Alabama Learning Exchange(ALEX)
ALEX is a website that share different types of educational material and information that is in accordance with the Alabama State Standards. This information can be used by teachers, students and parents. It has resources like lesson plans, web links and interactive activities for SMARTboards. ALEX is a very good website to find insightful resources dealing with education. ALEX is a one stop resource site that allows you to follow links that are educational for the students. It is set up to where one can either choose: Courses which allows one to pick by subject or grade level, web resources in which teachers can look for links as wells students, and lesson plans that teachers can create or look up one by subject. The lesson plan access for teachers I believe is awesome. This allows teachers to create, share, and a chance to change up their lesson plan to help keep the students excited about learning. ALEX also has a great link that we all should used and that is the Alabama Virtual Library. This is a great website.
ALEX even provide a section for professional learning that gives information about professional development opportunities. It also provide information about tips and tricks that can be used for incorporating technology in the class or school. ALEX even has a section about podcast treasury. This section has different podcast that can be reviewed by teachers, students, and parents. It even takes one through the steps on how to create your own podcast. There is no reason why technology should not be incorporated in the classroom with websites like ALEX available. ALEX is a great site to use and one can even keep track with the latest ALEX news, communicate with your colleagues and different learning communities through ALEXville. ALEX is a great site that future teachers should use and share. It has a lot of great information and resources that follow in the Alabama standards guidelines.
ALEX is a website that share different types of educational material and information that is in accordance with the Alabama State Standards. This information can be used by teachers, students and parents. It has resources like lesson plans, web links and interactive activities for SMARTboards. ALEX is a very good website to find insightful resources dealing with education. ALEX is a one stop resource site that allows you to follow links that are educational for the students. It is set up to where one can either choose: Courses which allows one to pick by subject or grade level, web resources in which teachers can look for links as wells students, and lesson plans that teachers can create or look up one by subject. The lesson plan access for teachers I believe is awesome. This allows teachers to create, share, and a chance to change up their lesson plan to help keep the students excited about learning. ALEX also has a great link that we all should used and that is the Alabama Virtual Library. This is a great website.
ALEX even provide a section for professional learning that gives information about professional development opportunities. It also provide information about tips and tricks that can be used for incorporating technology in the class or school. ALEX even has a section about podcast treasury. This section has different podcast that can be reviewed by teachers, students, and parents. It even takes one through the steps on how to create your own podcast. There is no reason why technology should not be incorporated in the classroom with websites like ALEX available. ALEX is a great site to use and one can even keep track with the latest ALEX news, communicate with your colleagues and different learning communities through ALEXville. ALEX is a great site that future teachers should use and share. It has a lot of great information and resources that follow in the Alabama standards guidelines.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Special Assignment
1) Mr. McClung is an 8th grade teacher at at Woodland Jr. High located in Fayetteville,
Arkansas. He teach social studies, Arkansas History, computer applications, and coach cross country. He lived in Arkansas all his life. Mr. McClung is also currently pursuing a masters degree at the University of Arkansas. He is in his third year of teaching. Mr. McClung has constructed his blog to help students learn by incorporating technology instead just traditional teaching methods.
2)Mr. McClung is a good educator. I like the way he as self examined his teaching method and changed it. I am glad that he saw the focus should be on the student and not on self. I also liked they way he is reaching out to the students and incorporating technology in the classroom.
3)I believe that his rules are outstanding! It is important that we give oir students a chance to have a voice in the classroom. I think that when it is time for them to listen a certain phrase should be use. I will definitely incorporate these rules in my class as a future teacher. This is give student a different outlook on coming to school to learn. This type of atmosphere bring expectation it makes the student want to learn.
4)Everyone needs to have high energy and stay positive. I believe its first because students and teachers will have to depend on each other to learn. They both need a positive environment to be productive.
5)His homework is kept at a minimum but like Dr. Strange turning in late homework is a letter drop in grade.
6)As a future teacher, I would like to incorporate a blog into my classroom. I feel that this would give the parents an opportunity to keep up with what their child is doing in the classroom. I believe this also a way to share resources and network with other students and teachers from all over.
7)I liked the link for refdesk.com it is a fact checker for the internet. The students can check this site if they are not sure about a certain event or fact. I also like discovery education which students can go to this link and explore. This site inspire students to learn in and out the classroom. It also have games and interactive activities that can be used by students. Its also helpful to teachers as well.
8)Mr.McClung safety rules are very good. I like that he gives the students rules and how he states for them to never use their last name, personal email, or chat with strangers. I also think that it is good for the parents to know who their students are communicating with. I will definitely apply safety rules to my future students because their is so much going on today as the world changes with technology.
9)The post was the Talent Show journey sing-a-long. This sing-a-long was very good. I enjoyed watching the student play and hearing the students sing-a-long.
10)It seems that he has more room to move around and that everything is broken into sections.
11) For one it is open and not just a class or school blog. It also seem as though he want the parents, teachers, and administrators, and others to explore and see what they are doing.
12)It seems that Mr. McClung keeps his blog current which sets his blog apart from others. I have visited some students blogs or class blogs that have not been updated for a while. I think he does a good job in trying to keep everyone informed about the events that is going on at the school.
Blog Assignment #11
First Graders in Ms. Cassidy's Class
I really enjoyed watching this video. It was amazing to see how these first graders were using the computer. I am glad that she has started early with showing her students how to use the computer. I believe this is important technology is the way of the world and it will forever be. This video showed the students blogging, playing games and the were even able to have access to Nintendo DS. It was very good to see a teacher that actually incorporated technology in the classroom. The title of the video Little Kids... Big Potential was a great name for the video because that is what it actually showed.
Ms. Kathy Cassidy Skype Conversation
This interview that Dr. Strange had with Ms. Cassidy was very informative. I enjoyed hearing her speak about her approach to the use of technology in the classroom. I thought that it was great that she even came up with the idea of incorporating technology in her class. I am glad that she didn't just let the students do reading projects just to make use of the five computers that she received but to actually put it to good use. I like the way she try to keep her students protected and how to properly use the computer. I also like that she informs the students parents and let them know how their child is using the computer. This is also something I will definitely use when incorporated technology in the classroom. I believe that the parents should be informed and I believe sending a form to them with all the information is the way to go. I do believe that we must keep our students as safe as when can when using the computer. I definitely feel that future teachers will need to change and incorporate technology because it is the way of the world that is constantly changing.
I really enjoyed watching this video. It was amazing to see how these first graders were using the computer. I am glad that she has started early with showing her students how to use the computer. I believe this is important technology is the way of the world and it will forever be. This video showed the students blogging, playing games and the were even able to have access to Nintendo DS. It was very good to see a teacher that actually incorporated technology in the classroom. The title of the video Little Kids... Big Potential was a great name for the video because that is what it actually showed.
Ms. Kathy Cassidy Skype Conversation
This interview that Dr. Strange had with Ms. Cassidy was very informative. I enjoyed hearing her speak about her approach to the use of technology in the classroom. I thought that it was great that she even came up with the idea of incorporating technology in her class. I am glad that she didn't just let the students do reading projects just to make use of the five computers that she received but to actually put it to good use. I like the way she try to keep her students protected and how to properly use the computer. I also like that she informs the students parents and let them know how their child is using the computer. This is also something I will definitely use when incorporated technology in the classroom. I believe that the parents should be informed and I believe sending a form to them with all the information is the way to go. I do believe that we must keep our students as safe as when can when using the computer. I definitely feel that future teachers will need to change and incorporate technology because it is the way of the world that is constantly changing.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Blog Assignment #10
An Open Letter to Educators by Morgan Bayda
This post was about how she has felt cheated about her education at a University. It was hard for Ms. Bayda to stay awake and focus because it seemed as though she was being taught. It appeared as though her teachers scarcely wanted her to voice her opinion but to just listen to there lecture. Morgan Bayda also featured a video by Dan Brown who was a college student that was frustrated about his education. In this video, he made a lot of good points about how teachers were just giving out facts. In other words he was just being taught and not learning anything. He was just given facts and enough information so that he could give it back on a test. Dan Brown also believe that society does not care about how many facts you know. This young man drop out of school feeling like his was not learning anything and no one cared. Which is true they do not care what you know but its about do you have the knowledge or experience for what they are looking for. He stated that people have lost sight of education. I agree with Dan Brown and Morgan Bayda. I have been in class where the teacher just give enough information just so that your able to pass the test. When this happen students are not learning they are just being taught enough information to give back to the teacher. This definitely will not help students in today's society. I too have been taught majority of the years I been in school. I believe that it is about empowering students and giving them a chance to excel. I believe that students need to be educated and not taught. I think this why so many students drop out because they are not being educated. Some students even feel as though they can learn more in the streets and not the classroom. I believe that is why it is time for change. It is time for our students to be encourage about learning. I believe that teachers should do a self evaluation if the students are not doing well or excited about learning in their class.
Don't Let Them Take the Pencils Home by Tom Johnson
This story was very different. I really enjoyed reading it once I understood that there was a problem that needed a solution. The solution was to show other ways of learning. This just teaches that we have to learn the students and ways of how they learn. Teachers will definitely need to be creative in the classroom to help our to be successful in learning.
This post was about how she has felt cheated about her education at a University. It was hard for Ms. Bayda to stay awake and focus because it seemed as though she was being taught. It appeared as though her teachers scarcely wanted her to voice her opinion but to just listen to there lecture. Morgan Bayda also featured a video by Dan Brown who was a college student that was frustrated about his education. In this video, he made a lot of good points about how teachers were just giving out facts. In other words he was just being taught and not learning anything. He was just given facts and enough information so that he could give it back on a test. Dan Brown also believe that society does not care about how many facts you know. This young man drop out of school feeling like his was not learning anything and no one cared. Which is true they do not care what you know but its about do you have the knowledge or experience for what they are looking for. He stated that people have lost sight of education. I agree with Dan Brown and Morgan Bayda. I have been in class where the teacher just give enough information just so that your able to pass the test. When this happen students are not learning they are just being taught enough information to give back to the teacher. This definitely will not help students in today's society. I too have been taught majority of the years I been in school. I believe that it is about empowering students and giving them a chance to excel. I believe that students need to be educated and not taught. I think this why so many students drop out because they are not being educated. Some students even feel as though they can learn more in the streets and not the classroom. I believe that is why it is time for change. It is time for our students to be encourage about learning. I believe that teachers should do a self evaluation if the students are not doing well or excited about learning in their class.
Don't Let Them Take the Pencils Home by Tom Johnson
This story was very different. I really enjoyed reading it once I understood that there was a problem that needed a solution. The solution was to show other ways of learning. This just teaches that we have to learn the students and ways of how they learn. Teachers will definitely need to be creative in the classroom to help our to be successful in learning.
C4T Assignment
On the Other Hand By David Warlick
This post that I commented on was about remembering the old days when things were different because people did not surf, text, or tweet. This post was very enjoyable because it made me want to reflect on the good old days of just being outside playing as a child. He even listed some of his remember when moments like playing house was done with chairs and blankets and remember when we use to pretend — out loud? These were all good. In which I commented saying:I really enjoyed your I remember when post. It is very true that today’s generation would not know what to do without technology. Children do not go outside and play like I used to as a child growing up. Yes, I also had a playhouse with just chairs and a blanket. I really enjoyed my childhood because it was nothing for me and my friends to go outside to play. We played games like hopscotch, mother may I, tag, kickball, baseball and hide and go seek. Those were the good days. Thanks!
Who Among Us Is Explicitly Tasked With Helping Children Learn To Teach Themselves?
In this post he speaks about a conversation that he had with an librarian. In this conversation the librarian stated that they were the most important teacher that one will have. I find this statement to be true that librarians are important. There are so many teachers that rely on technology for everything including it teaching the students. The librarians help students become resourceful before technology became into full play. Then he made a point and saying that librarians are the first to go in budget cuts. In which I commented I believe that all positions are needed to help students to become productive in today’s society. I believe that librarians are needed because they help give us the skills of how to look up different resources. Yes, there is technology but someone has to show the students how to use it properly.
This post that I commented on was about remembering the old days when things were different because people did not surf, text, or tweet. This post was very enjoyable because it made me want to reflect on the good old days of just being outside playing as a child. He even listed some of his remember when moments like playing house was done with chairs and blankets and remember when we use to pretend — out loud? These were all good. In which I commented saying:I really enjoyed your I remember when post. It is very true that today’s generation would not know what to do without technology. Children do not go outside and play like I used to as a child growing up. Yes, I also had a playhouse with just chairs and a blanket. I really enjoyed my childhood because it was nothing for me and my friends to go outside to play. We played games like hopscotch, mother may I, tag, kickball, baseball and hide and go seek. Those were the good days. Thanks!
Who Among Us Is Explicitly Tasked With Helping Children Learn To Teach Themselves?
In this post he speaks about a conversation that he had with an librarian. In this conversation the librarian stated that they were the most important teacher that one will have. I find this statement to be true that librarians are important. There are so many teachers that rely on technology for everything including it teaching the students. The librarians help students become resourceful before technology became into full play. Then he made a point and saying that librarians are the first to go in budget cuts. In which I commented I believe that all positions are needed to help students to become productive in today’s society. I believe that librarians are needed because they help give us the skills of how to look up different resources. Yes, there is technology but someone has to show the students how to use it properly.
C4K7
The Talent Show
This was a talent show that was put on by the Woodland Student Council. The students that participated had a chance to display their talent from garage bands to dance acts. There were several videos that Mr. McClung posted on the blog in which I was assigned to the Journey sing-along. This video was very good. I really enjoyed watching and hearing the students participate in the sing-a-long. It is good to see students share their talent with others. Great Job!
This was a talent show that was put on by the Woodland Student Council. The students that participated had a chance to display their talent from garage bands to dance acts. There were several videos that Mr. McClung posted on the blog in which I was assigned to the Journey sing-along. This video was very good. I really enjoyed watching and hearing the students participate in the sing-a-long. It is good to see students share their talent with others. Great Job!
Blog Assignment #9
What I've Learned This Year By Mr. McClung
This blog was very good. Mr. McClung wrote about his experience as a new teacher. He even admitted that it started out being all about him as a teacher. Mr. McClung was worried about how his superiors looked at him, instead of his classroom. It seems as though, he had did a self evaluation by the end of the year. Mr. McClung has now shared what he learned doing his first year of teaching:
1) How to read the crowd- Let your audience drive your instruction. I agree with this because it is about the students. As a future teacher I want to make sure students are learning and not just being taught.
2) Be flexible- No lesson will be perfect. This means I will need to be understanding when the lesson or activities does not go well as plan and to keep a smile about it. Don't let your students see your frustration.
3)Communicate- its the best medicine. It is good to build strong relationships with teachers and students that is the only way a teacher can learn about their students.
4) Be reasonable- do not hold very high expectations for students. Nobody is perfect. I would not want to add this type of stress to my students. I agree with encouraging students to do their best. Its okay if they do not succeed the first time and long as they never give up on learning.
5) Don't be afraid of technology- Technology is an essential to living in today's society. I agree that we will have to incorporate technology in the classroom. It will be a must that all students learn about technology and to not be afraid of what it has to offer.
6) Listen to your students- Its important to take interest in the lives of our students. Teachers will need to know where the students come from and how they learn.
7)Never stop learning- Its never to late to change your way of thinking, learning, or style.
I believe we must continue to learn to make ourselves better educators.
This blog was very good. Mr. McClung wrote about his experience as a new teacher. He even admitted that it started out being all about him as a teacher. Mr. McClung was worried about how his superiors looked at him, instead of his classroom. It seems as though, he had did a self evaluation by the end of the year. Mr. McClung has now shared what he learned doing his first year of teaching:
1) How to read the crowd- Let your audience drive your instruction. I agree with this because it is about the students. As a future teacher I want to make sure students are learning and not just being taught.
2) Be flexible- No lesson will be perfect. This means I will need to be understanding when the lesson or activities does not go well as plan and to keep a smile about it. Don't let your students see your frustration.
3)Communicate- its the best medicine. It is good to build strong relationships with teachers and students that is the only way a teacher can learn about their students.
4) Be reasonable- do not hold very high expectations for students. Nobody is perfect. I would not want to add this type of stress to my students. I agree with encouraging students to do their best. Its okay if they do not succeed the first time and long as they never give up on learning.
5) Don't be afraid of technology- Technology is an essential to living in today's society. I agree that we will have to incorporate technology in the classroom. It will be a must that all students learn about technology and to not be afraid of what it has to offer.
6) Listen to your students- Its important to take interest in the lives of our students. Teachers will need to know where the students come from and how they learn.
7)Never stop learning- Its never to late to change your way of thinking, learning, or style.
I believe we must continue to learn to make ourselves better educators.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Blog Assignment #8
This is how we dream Part 1& 2 
Richard Miller speaks about how he spent a lot of time writing. Mr. Miller even dreamed of a career working with books as a child. He eventually wrote a book that appears on Amazon for 59 cents. Mr. Miller speaks about how we work now by carrying laptops and use word processing for documents. This video shows that technology has made it possible to research all over the world. He also spoke about the speed of technology in the world of today. The question of Am I prepared to write multimedia? The answer is no. This EDM 310 class has really taught me that there is a whole new world filled with new technology that is forever changing. EDM 310 class is getting me prepared on how to do certain things with technology that will help me in the classroom. Will my students be able to do this? Yes, with the help of everything that I am learning in EDM 310, my students will be very productive. EDM 310 is showing me that I will forever have to learn and keep up with the world of technology. It also shows that I will need to have an idea of what is out there so the students students can stay up to date as well. I know that children of today will know technology very well and so should I. Technology is definitely the road to take . Mr Miller shows that technology change and that we should too.
The Chipper Series
This video was about a student that wanted things to go her way. The student even goes as far as dropping out of school because it was not going her way. Chipper even decided to adjust the time slot for students to attend class. She even came up with an idea for students to attend an stimulation class. This video also showed Chipper going through a series of jobs before realizing that education is important and should be taken seriously. At the end of the video Chipper decides to return back to school for her Masters degree and with a better attitude towards education.
EDM for Dummies
This video was wonderful! I believe this book should be publish for people like me. There is so much to learn about technology and this class that this book could be very helpful. These two videos were very good. I would definitely try to sell the EDM 310 book for dummies. I believe that it could be in the top 10 best seller list.
Learn to Change, Change to Learn
Kids are learning more outside than inside the classrooms. This video lets teachers know that they will need to learn how to adapt to the students academically. Basically teachers will need to be able to walk in both worlds with students in oder to help them become productive citizens. Technology will be an important part of a teacher lesson plan but they will also need to learn how to change in order to help students be successful in the classroom.
RSA Animate: The Secret Powers of Time
This video talked about how one plans their time. Time is everything. Yes, technology is important but so is family. The basics of social skills are important. This video talks about how time is spent and how the brain is being wired with technology. Technology will be around but students will need to be able to have social skills as well. It will be important as a future teacher to make sure that I incorporate basic life skills in the classroom as well as technology.
The Suprising Truth About What Motivates US.
This video discuss different ways of motivation through incentives. David Pink does a good job of explaining facts done in America at MIT across the world in India. In the video, he discuss that a higher reward does not mean it will get the job done right. Incentives for a job are good to have to inspire people to do better but that does not always happen. I believe that it will be important that life skills are added into the classroom lesson plan. I believe with morals that students will look at certain situations differently.
The Chipper Series
This video was about a student that wanted things to go her way. The student even goes as far as dropping out of school because it was not going her way. Chipper even decided to adjust the time slot for students to attend class. She even came up with an idea for students to attend an stimulation class. This video also showed Chipper going through a series of jobs before realizing that education is important and should be taken seriously. At the end of the video Chipper decides to return back to school for her Masters degree and with a better attitude towards education.
EDM for Dummies
This video was wonderful! I believe this book should be publish for people like me. There is so much to learn about technology and this class that this book could be very helpful. These two videos were very good. I would definitely try to sell the EDM 310 book for dummies. I believe that it could be in the top 10 best seller list.
Learn to Change, Change to Learn
Kids are learning more outside than inside the classrooms. This video lets teachers know that they will need to learn how to adapt to the students academically. Basically teachers will need to be able to walk in both worlds with students in oder to help them become productive citizens. Technology will be an important part of a teacher lesson plan but they will also need to learn how to change in order to help students be successful in the classroom.
RSA Animate: The Secret Powers of Time
This video talked about how one plans their time. Time is everything. Yes, technology is important but so is family. The basics of social skills are important. This video talks about how time is spent and how the brain is being wired with technology. Technology will be around but students will need to be able to have social skills as well. It will be important as a future teacher to make sure that I incorporate basic life skills in the classroom as well as technology.
The Suprising Truth About What Motivates US.
This video discuss different ways of motivation through incentives. David Pink does a good job of explaining facts done in America at MIT across the world in India. In the video, he discuss that a higher reward does not mean it will get the job done right. Incentives for a job are good to have to inspire people to do better but that does not always happen. I believe that it will be important that life skills are added into the classroom lesson plan. I believe with morals that students will look at certain situations differently.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
C4T Assignment
I was assigned to Tyler Rice. He made a post about How to be a better teacher today- a long look in the mirror. He wrote about how is the new year and a time to start fresh. He also states that it is a good time to examine every aspect of a teacher's practice. He included that critical inspection is needed in : Grading & assessment, Assignments & lessons, Pedagogy, Homework, Late work, Classroom management/ discipline, Standards& main topics. I posted that I agree their is a need for critical inspection in the classroom. I believe that if students are not passing the teacher may need to evaluate themselves as well.
Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
This video was very touching. Randy Pausch was definitely a passionate man that believed in encouraging others to be better. He did not let anything to get in his way. In this video he talks bout achieving your dreams.
Dr. Randy Pausch shared his childhood dreams and accomplishments. He talked about all his dreams and goals that he has achieved. He spoke about obstacles that he went through in which he overcame. Dr. Pausch also let us know that we have brick walls. These brick walls that we encounter are only here to show us our dedication. He also stated that we should have a specific dreams. Be enthusiastic and work hard.
Dr. Pausch that one should be good at something because it makes you valuable. I agree once a person find something that they like or is good at, make it work. I believe when this happen it show in your work. This is why as a future teacher, I want to encourage students to be creative. When students are creative it allows them to find things that they are good at or like to do. I believed allowing students to be creative can help them dream big. That is why I like the idea of Dr. Pausch class the virtual world because it allowed the students to be creative.
Randy Pausch believe in karma,being earnest,telling the truth,apologizing when one screw up, focusing on others and not self. He believed that those are ways to get people to help you. I agree with this and that you have to treat others like you want to be treated. Dr Pausch's lecture was very uplifting and encouraging.
Monday, February 28, 2011
C4K Comments1,2,&3
I was assigned to Teryn R's blog from Crozet 4th grade class. Teryn post stated that he had a
dream that his brother bought five more fish. He stated that the fish had grew teeth and ate the other fish. Teryn also stated that the fish with the teeth grew lungs and legs as well. Teryn woke up from his dream before being eaten by the fish. I posted that I am sorry to hear that he had a bad dream and to say his prayers before bed. I also stated that I hope his brother does not but any more fish.My next blog assignment was to Subika's blog from Mr. St. Pierre's class. Subika's title was A Misundertanding/Desperate. Subika wanted to post something but was not sure what to discuss. Subika also posted some funny pictures of different animals. I stated that the pictures were cool and maybe the next blog post can be about your favorite animal.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Blog Assignment #6
The Network Student
This video was cute, simple, and straight to the point. I enjoyed the way Mrs. Drexler explained how a network student should operate. This video was really close to me because its like my EDM 310 class. I believe the network student video actually shows what our future student will be like. I do believe the students will be in class everyday but the presence of technology will be too. Yes, I believe that students should know what is out their in the technology world. Students should also have an idea of how to use the computer properly. This is why teachers will still be needed. Teachers will have to help guide the students into the world of technology. In the network student, at the end of the video it still showed the student going back to the teacher to get understanding on building the network properly. Teachers will still be needed in the classroom for guidance. Thanks EDM 310, this class is definitely an eye opener for future teachers.
Seventh Grade PLE
This young lady that has shared her PLE with the world is very knowledgeable about technology. This seventh grader presentation was outstanding. She was very well spoken. This young lady really enjoys her PLE and it showed. I just hope that my PLN will be as good. Her PLE let me know that I need to work a little harder on mine. Wow, its good to see a student knowledgeable about technology.
Critiques of Smartboards
Why Smartboards are a dumb Initiative by Michael Staton
I understand Mr.Staton when he states that Smartboards are expensive. Yes, I believe in saving money but the Smartboard can also help bring the students into the 21st Century of technology. I think Smartboards can help the teacher and students stay up to date in technology. I also feel that once in demand Smartboards may be cheaper for schools to purchase. Yes, he makes some good points because the Smartboard want change ineffective teaching. The Smartboard can not replace the teacher. The teacher still have to manage her classroom. I have found a blog http://gettingsmarterwithsmartboards.blogspot.com that gives new and interesting information relating to the love of Smartboards in education This blog gives out helpful resources and other links.
Why I hate Interactive Whiteboards by Bill Ferriter
This article points out a lot of good points about the dislikes of the Interactive Whiteboard. I agree, that the Interactive Whiteboards does not allow independent discovery. In which. I believe that all students should be allowed to work independently. When the students work independently they feel more proud of their work. It motivates students when they can figure things out on their own. I also agree with Mr. Ferriter that the schools should check to see how effective the Interactive Whiteboards are. The Interactive Whiteboards can be helpful but just not the main focus of the classroom. The teacher will still have to guide the students and show them the right way of doing certain things. I also found a blog that shares information and activities that can be used for the Interactive Whiteboard. It is www.blogspottoplist.com/academics/blogdetails17907.html
This video was cute, simple, and straight to the point. I enjoyed the way Mrs. Drexler explained how a network student should operate. This video was really close to me because its like my EDM 310 class. I believe the network student video actually shows what our future student will be like. I do believe the students will be in class everyday but the presence of technology will be too. Yes, I believe that students should know what is out their in the technology world. Students should also have an idea of how to use the computer properly. This is why teachers will still be needed. Teachers will have to help guide the students into the world of technology. In the network student, at the end of the video it still showed the student going back to the teacher to get understanding on building the network properly. Teachers will still be needed in the classroom for guidance. Thanks EDM 310, this class is definitely an eye opener for future teachers.
Seventh Grade PLE
This young lady that has shared her PLE with the world is very knowledgeable about technology. This seventh grader presentation was outstanding. She was very well spoken. This young lady really enjoys her PLE and it showed. I just hope that my PLN will be as good. Her PLE let me know that I need to work a little harder on mine. Wow, its good to see a student knowledgeable about technology.
Critiques of Smartboards
Why Smartboards are a dumb Initiative by Michael Staton
I understand Mr.Staton when he states that Smartboards are expensive. Yes, I believe in saving money but the Smartboard can also help bring the students into the 21st Century of technology. I think Smartboards can help the teacher and students stay up to date in technology. I also feel that once in demand Smartboards may be cheaper for schools to purchase. Yes, he makes some good points because the Smartboard want change ineffective teaching. The Smartboard can not replace the teacher. The teacher still have to manage her classroom. I have found a blog http://gettingsmarterwithsmartboards.blogspot.com that gives new and interesting information relating to the love of Smartboards in education This blog gives out helpful resources and other links.
Why I hate Interactive Whiteboards by Bill Ferriter
This article points out a lot of good points about the dislikes of the Interactive Whiteboard. I agree, that the Interactive Whiteboards does not allow independent discovery. In which. I believe that all students should be allowed to work independently. When the students work independently they feel more proud of their work. It motivates students when they can figure things out on their own. I also agree with Mr. Ferriter that the schools should check to see how effective the Interactive Whiteboards are. The Interactive Whiteboards can be helpful but just not the main focus of the classroom. The teacher will still have to guide the students and show them the right way of doing certain things. I also found a blog that shares information and activities that can be used for the Interactive Whiteboard. It is www.blogspottoplist.com/academics/blogdetails17907.html
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Blog Assignment #5
The Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom by Joe Dale 
This video gave out good information about podcasting. It should how pocasting can be used in the classroom and how students can use it away from the classroom. Watching this video, reading information from Education Prodcast Network and the Podcast Collection by Judy Scharf all gave good reason on why teachers should incorporate podcasting in the classroom. I believe the use of podcasting can be very successful in school. Podcasting allows students to be creative with their work. It also allow students to tune in away from the classroom. Judy Scharf podcast collection really gave out some good tips on how to succeed with podcasting. She also shared a Rubric that students can used to help grade on how effective podcasting is to them. The tips from the readings and video from above really help my group with our podcast. This also was good information that can help me as a future teacher with incorporating technology in the class room.
This video gave out good information about podcasting. It should how pocasting can be used in the classroom and how students can use it away from the classroom. Watching this video, reading information from Education Prodcast Network and the Podcast Collection by Judy Scharf all gave good reason on why teachers should incorporate podcasting in the classroom. I believe the use of podcasting can be very successful in school. Podcasting allows students to be creative with their work. It also allow students to tune in away from the classroom. Judy Scharf podcast collection really gave out some good tips on how to succeed with podcasting. She also shared a Rubric that students can used to help grade on how effective podcasting is to them. The tips from the readings and video from above really help my group with our podcast. This also was good information that can help me as a future teacher with incorporating technology in the class room.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Blog Assignment 4
Don't Teach Your Kids This Stuff. Please? by Scott McLeod 
Mr. McLeod has some good points in his article. Yes, I believe that technology should be used to help educate our students. I do agree that there are a lot of strange things in the world of technology so, I believe that it should be an age limit for certain web sites. I feel that facebook, twitter, myspace, and other sites similar to these should have an age limit. I believe that parents should monitor what their children view on the computer and control the settings for viewing certain sites. This is why its important for teachers and parents to make sure students know how to properly use the computer. I definitely agree with Mr. McLeod that their are some danger with this technology. Scott McLeod,J.D. Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Educational Administration program at Iowa State University. He is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading academic experts on K-12 school technology leadership issues.
The iSchool Initiative
The iSchool is a program that a 17 year old student(Travis Allen)created. He talks about how the school system is suffering with budget cuts, teacher lay off, and large classrooms. Travis has put together a presentation where he came up with the iSchool program. He feels that this app could be the answer to help transform America's Schools. Travis believes that iSchool will save money because their are no books, no paper, no copier machine, and no pencils being used. Yes, the iSchool sounds like it can be very helpful on saving the schools money. This idea may even work but it still cannot replace teachers. It sounds like a great way to incorporate technology in the classroom. The apps appear to be well thought out and easy to access. The ischool can be great but students still need to know how to read and write . The iSchool cannot be a replacement for school. If something happens to the ischool what will the students do?
Lost Generation
This video was very inspiring. At first, it made you think how the world believes that the next generation is lost. Then it should at the end how situations can be reversed from negative to positive. This up and coming generation do not have to be the lost generation. There is hope and they all can strive for a brighter future.
Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir
This video was amazing to see how 185 people formed a choir that has never met was just beautiful. The world of technology is definitely powerful. It was wonderful to see that people could come together from all over the world to form a choir with such a beautiful sound. It was just speechless.
Teaching in the 21st Century
Teaching in the 21st Century means that teachers will be filter for students. There are just some things that technology cannot do. Teachers still have to help the students learn and understand what they are reading. Technology is the future but it still is not enough to help educate students. It cannot help with everyday life situations. Technology cannot not help teach students good morals and how to walk in both worlds of everyday life.
Mr. McLeod has some good points in his article. Yes, I believe that technology should be used to help educate our students. I do agree that there are a lot of strange things in the world of technology so, I believe that it should be an age limit for certain web sites. I feel that facebook, twitter, myspace, and other sites similar to these should have an age limit. I believe that parents should monitor what their children view on the computer and control the settings for viewing certain sites. This is why its important for teachers and parents to make sure students know how to properly use the computer. I definitely agree with Mr. McLeod that their are some danger with this technology. Scott McLeod,J.D. Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Educational Administration program at Iowa State University. He is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading academic experts on K-12 school technology leadership issues.
The iSchool Initiative
The iSchool is a program that a 17 year old student(Travis Allen)created. He talks about how the school system is suffering with budget cuts, teacher lay off, and large classrooms. Travis has put together a presentation where he came up with the iSchool program. He feels that this app could be the answer to help transform America's Schools. Travis believes that iSchool will save money because their are no books, no paper, no copier machine, and no pencils being used. Yes, the iSchool sounds like it can be very helpful on saving the schools money. This idea may even work but it still cannot replace teachers. It sounds like a great way to incorporate technology in the classroom. The apps appear to be well thought out and easy to access. The ischool can be great but students still need to know how to read and write . The iSchool cannot be a replacement for school. If something happens to the ischool what will the students do?
Lost Generation
This video was very inspiring. At first, it made you think how the world believes that the next generation is lost. Then it should at the end how situations can be reversed from negative to positive. This up and coming generation do not have to be the lost generation. There is hope and they all can strive for a brighter future.
Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir
This video was amazing to see how 185 people formed a choir that has never met was just beautiful. The world of technology is definitely powerful. It was wonderful to see that people could come together from all over the world to form a choir with such a beautiful sound. It was just speechless.
Teaching in the 21st Century
Teaching in the 21st Century means that teachers will be filter for students. There are just some things that technology cannot do. Teachers still have to help the students learn and understand what they are reading. Technology is the future but it still is not enough to help educate students. It cannot help with everyday life situations. Technology cannot not help teach students good morals and how to walk in both worlds of everyday life.
Blog Assignment 3
A Vision Of Students Today 
This video shared a lot of information about how the college experience is today. The cost of attending school and purchasing very expensive books that are never used really hit home for me. I have also seen students who facebook and twitter while in class. This really sends a message that the classroom needs to become more interesting. I believe the classroom experience needs to be more exciting. I feel that incorporating technology in the classroom will help maintain the students interest because its bring their world into the class as well. Overall, I believed this video captured the students college experience very well. I would not add anything to this video. It was simple and straight to the point.
It's Not about Technology by Kelley Hines
I really enjoyed reading Kelly Hines blog. I agree, that technology should not be the center of learning and the school system must recognize the need to change the approach to teaching. I know that incorporating technology in the classroom is important but it should not be the whole experience. Technology can be very helpful but teachers still have to teach the students. The students will still need to know how to cope in today's society and technology cannot teach that. This article reminded me that I will need to be able to walk in both worlds. I agree, that teachers need to be constant learners. Teachers set the tone for their class. I plan on incorporating technology in the classroom but it will not be the center of my classroom. I will also check my teaching style if my students are not doing well and change it. I believe that we must allow the students to show their creativity in the classrooms.
Karl Fisch: Is it Okay to Be A Technologically illiterate Teacher?
This article was very interesting. I believe that teachers should be open to technology. I think teachers (old and new) should be willing to learn how to use technology. I know to some of the older teachers it may be harder for them to incorporate technology in the classsroom but they should at least try it. It does not have to be the center of the classroom but teachers should have an idea of what is being used. The knowledge on technology will help prepare students for the future. Technology cannot replace the teacher but it can help the student.
Gary Hayes Social Media Count
Mr. Hayes social media count was very impressive. This social media count shows how many people are using their computers on different sites. I believe as a future teacher that technology will have to incorporated. The use of the computer is huge now, so I can only imagine how it will be in the years to come.
This video shared a lot of information about how the college experience is today. The cost of attending school and purchasing very expensive books that are never used really hit home for me. I have also seen students who facebook and twitter while in class. This really sends a message that the classroom needs to become more interesting. I believe the classroom experience needs to be more exciting. I feel that incorporating technology in the classroom will help maintain the students interest because its bring their world into the class as well. Overall, I believed this video captured the students college experience very well. I would not add anything to this video. It was simple and straight to the point.
It's Not about Technology by Kelley Hines
I really enjoyed reading Kelly Hines blog. I agree, that technology should not be the center of learning and the school system must recognize the need to change the approach to teaching. I know that incorporating technology in the classroom is important but it should not be the whole experience. Technology can be very helpful but teachers still have to teach the students. The students will still need to know how to cope in today's society and technology cannot teach that. This article reminded me that I will need to be able to walk in both worlds. I agree, that teachers need to be constant learners. Teachers set the tone for their class. I plan on incorporating technology in the classroom but it will not be the center of my classroom. I will also check my teaching style if my students are not doing well and change it. I believe that we must allow the students to show their creativity in the classrooms.
Karl Fisch: Is it Okay to Be A Technologically illiterate Teacher?
This article was very interesting. I believe that teachers should be open to technology. I think teachers (old and new) should be willing to learn how to use technology. I know to some of the older teachers it may be harder for them to incorporate technology in the classsroom but they should at least try it. It does not have to be the center of the classroom but teachers should have an idea of what is being used. The knowledge on technology will help prepare students for the future. Technology cannot replace the teacher but it can help the student.
Gary Hayes Social Media Count
Mr. Hayes social media count was very impressive. This social media count shows how many people are using their computers on different sites. I believe as a future teacher that technology will have to incorporated. The use of the computer is huge now, so I can only imagine how it will be in the years to come.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Summary Post C4T#1
I was assigned to The p.e.geek. The p.e.geek posted oh his blog an app that can be used on the iPhone. The iPhone application is called the Instant Heart Rate. The instant heart rate app is supposed to give the most accurate heart rate. This app for iPhone does not need any external hardware. To make it work place your finger over the iPhone camera and hold for 10 seconds. This app will track through the finger and give an appropriate BPM. I believed that this will be a good app especially if one works out and want to make sure they are getting good cardio. His next post was about 100+ Ways to Use Technology in Physical Education. He gives simple ways to incorporate technology into the classroom. I believed that it will be a great book and handy for teachers to use. I thanked him for sharing how to incorporate technology in Physical Education. There have been no responses to my comments that were left.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Blog Assignment 2
Did You Know 
The video Did You Know by Karl Fisch and Scott McLeod was very different. It was amazing to see how technology has changed. I do believe that China is far more advance in technology than the United States. The United States is trying to compete in the world of technology but it definitely has some catching up to do. This video showed how technology is constantly changing and how it will continue to change. Technology is in high demand in all areas of life. It is used in our every day lives. Technology has definitely changed our lives, especially with the use of cell phones. I remember a time when cell phones were not in demand like they are now. People were able to leave home without a cell phone but now that has changed. People cannot imagine leaving home without their cell phone. This just show how much we are relying on technology now in our every day lives.
Mr. Winkles Wakes
The video Mr. Winkles Wakes by Mathew Needleman was cute. It was about a man that had fallen a sleep and finally woke up 100 years later. In that time it showed that when he went into the city and some of the old places that he remember things were different. It showed how technology has taken over the world. It showed that technology was being used in the business and hospital industry. All over the streets and neighbors. Technology was taken over all the places that was familiar to him except for one. Mr Winkle decided to go see if the classroom was still the same and it was. This is very sad that after a man has slept for a 100 years that nothing has changed with the education system. This goes to show their is a need for technology to be incorporated in the classroom. We need technology in the classroom because this is the only way the students are going to make it in the real world.
Sir Ken Robinson
The video of Sir Ken Robinson: The importance of creativity was funny and informative. I do believe as well that creativity has been lost in the schools. I believe when music and art is taken out or away from the student they lose excitement about creativity. I think that electives help students become creative. Math, Science, Language Arts,and Reading are all important essentials that students need. Students need these essentials but they also need creativity as well. The students need an outlet were they can relax and do something fun. In this day and time the only thing that is important now is testing students. I believe that if the schools embrace activities that allow for students to be creative, they may see better results. In this video Ken Robinson stated that we need a balance of Science and the Arts in the school system. He also stated the schools and the community need to get together and I agree.
The Interview
The video of Cecelia Gault interviewing Sir Ken Robinson was good. The scholastic article was very interesting. I also was surprised at the low drop out rate. The students in Finland only attend school four days out of the week. It seems as though the less pressure that is placed on students the better the results are. I do believe that all kids are creative and can learn. I will definitely incorporate technology in the classroom. The use and knowledge of technology will take students very far. The interview that Cecelia had with Sir Ken Robinson was very good. She asked good questions in her interview and she spoke very well. It seems as though Cecelia has had the chance to be creative because she did a good job.
The video Harness your students digital smart was great. I love the way the teacher bought technology in the classroom. This teacher is allowing the students to be creative and being introduce to technology at the same time. The most important statement the teacher made was, "you do not have to know it all." A teacher does not have to know everything about technology to bring it into the classroom. Technology in the classroom will give students a chance to be creative. Technology in the classroom gives the students an opportunity to learn and teach what they have learned. This video was very encouraging. It definitely shows that teachers should embrace technology.
Mr. Winkles Wakes
The video Mr. Winkles Wakes by Mathew Needleman was cute. It was about a man that had fallen a sleep and finally woke up 100 years later. In that time it showed that when he went into the city and some of the old places that he remember things were different. It showed how technology has taken over the world. It showed that technology was being used in the business and hospital industry. All over the streets and neighbors. Technology was taken over all the places that was familiar to him except for one. Mr Winkle decided to go see if the classroom was still the same and it was. This is very sad that after a man has slept for a 100 years that nothing has changed with the education system. This goes to show their is a need for technology to be incorporated in the classroom. We need technology in the classroom because this is the only way the students are going to make it in the real world.
Sir Ken Robinson
The video of Sir Ken Robinson: The importance of creativity was funny and informative. I do believe as well that creativity has been lost in the schools. I believe when music and art is taken out or away from the student they lose excitement about creativity. I think that electives help students become creative. Math, Science, Language Arts,and Reading are all important essentials that students need. Students need these essentials but they also need creativity as well. The students need an outlet were they can relax and do something fun. In this day and time the only thing that is important now is testing students. I believe that if the schools embrace activities that allow for students to be creative, they may see better results. In this video Ken Robinson stated that we need a balance of Science and the Arts in the school system. He also stated the schools and the community need to get together and I agree.
The Interview
The video of Cecelia Gault interviewing Sir Ken Robinson was good. The scholastic article was very interesting. I also was surprised at the low drop out rate. The students in Finland only attend school four days out of the week. It seems as though the less pressure that is placed on students the better the results are. I do believe that all kids are creative and can learn. I will definitely incorporate technology in the classroom. The use and knowledge of technology will take students very far. The interview that Cecelia had with Sir Ken Robinson was very good. She asked good questions in her interview and she spoke very well. It seems as though Cecelia has had the chance to be creative because she did a good job.
The video Harness your students digital smart was great. I love the way the teacher bought technology in the classroom. This teacher is allowing the students to be creative and being introduce to technology at the same time. The most important statement the teacher made was, "you do not have to know it all." A teacher does not have to know everything about technology to bring it into the classroom. Technology in the classroom will give students a chance to be creative. Technology in the classroom gives the students an opportunity to learn and teach what they have learned. This video was very encouraging. It definitely shows that teachers should embrace technology.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Blog Assignment 1
I am the mother of a beautiful daughter name Karrington. I have lived in Mobile all my life. I enjoy singing, shopping, laughing, and spending time with my family. I have one brother and one sister. I decided to enter the field of education because I want to help the young people become productive citizens in today's society. I enjoy working with children. I believe that I can help them look at life differently.
The most rewarding part of my life is being a mother. My daughter has brought me so much joy. She is almost two and has a personality that is out of this world. The things that she do and say is just unbelievable. Her facial expressions are very funny. She is truly a blessing in my life. Karrington is also one of the reasons why I have entered the education field. I feel that children need to know that someone do care about them.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
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