This is how we dream 1 & 2
Richard Miller's videos brought some great ideas to the table. He gives useful tips on how technology can be used in the classroom. He addresses how writing in culture has changed. Communication is instantly possible with someone on the other side of the world.
Books are eventually going to be all electronic. Mr. Miller collaborates print documents, sound documents and visual documents. This use of technology is very intimidating t0 me. News papers are now embracing mode of composing print base and moving image base.
One part of the video that stands out to me is when Dr. Millers says "that Ideas don't belong to us individually but belong to us as a culture." Educators should distribute information freely to help other inspiring teachers and also students. I'm personally not ready for this level of technology that Dr. Millers is using but hope that one day I will be equip with the knowledge to use this in the classroom.
Networked Student
I thought this video was quite informing. This type of learning allows the student to independently learn and make a large PLN. This video talks about itunes U which lets you subscribe to podcast and other useful stuff. A students can subscribe to the best lectures in the world on itunes U.
By building a PLN, a student gets many views of the subject that they are learning. This just goes back to the old saying, "two heads are better than one." You can learn more information from many different resources. You can blog your ideas on the subject and help other students as well.
Although learning is becoming more independent, teachers are still needed. Teachers should should stay updated on new types of technology and help the students in acquiring a bigger PLN. Students should have the option of having a teacher there to help them along their learning experience.
Michael Wesch
I absolutely agree with Mr. Wesch. Mr. Wesch talks about how media has a huge impact on our culture. He talks about how generations overtime change. People learn new ideas, words, etc everyday. Today's world is amused by all the different types of media. Mr. Wesch brings up some interesting points in this video.
PLN
I am now a follower of Dr. Strange on twitter. This is my first time using twitter. I am still searching for some podcast to subscribe to. I really enjoyed the Kid Cast. I hope to find something that deals with history. I've subscribed to a couple of Kid Cast episodes.
Comment 4kids
I commented on the how to play tennis essay. The essay broke down the steps in playing tennis. It was a very helpful blog. I thanked him for writing such a great post.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Dr. Christie
Dr. Christie has some very useful ideas for today's teachers. I haven't had any experience when it comes to an ePortfolio. Electronic portfolio can be useful for students as well as teachers. It allows teachers to better know their students. It also makes turning in homework more convenient for student. Eportfolio allows teachers to post grades which will let the students know how their doing in the class.
I found Dr. Christies ideas on web design interesting. A class website can be a useful tool for teachers, students and parents. Parents can check the website to make sure that their child is keeping up with the requirements. It allows students to keep up with the assignments.
Itunes University
Itunes is a very easy and quick tool for students and teachers to use. Teachers can record lectures and post them on itunes. This will be helpful for students who were absent or just not paying attention. Itunes also allows podcasting.
Students can do podcasts on a topic given by the teacher. This requires the students to use technology and research for the podcast. Students can find educational videos, podcasts and many more useful stuff.
Duke University Ipod
In 2004 Duke University handed out over 1600 ipods to first year freshmen to encourage "creative uses in technology in education and campus life." CIT started an evaluation of the educational use of the ipods. They evaluated how the ipod was used as a tool for academics.
The students and teachers both benefited from the ipods. Classes that required digital multimedia reduced the dependence on lab and library hours. It allowed students to easily record class discussions. It helps the students to learn more independently.
http://cit.duke.edu/pdf/reports/ipod_initiative_04_05.pdf
Comment 4Kids
I commented on Mr. Moss Atlantis blog. This blog contained a video of Mr. Moss talking about sharks. I posted that the students were clearly interested in the presentation.
Dr. Christie has some very useful ideas for today's teachers. I haven't had any experience when it comes to an ePortfolio. Electronic portfolio can be useful for students as well as teachers. It allows teachers to better know their students. It also makes turning in homework more convenient for student. Eportfolio allows teachers to post grades which will let the students know how their doing in the class.
I found Dr. Christies ideas on web design interesting. A class website can be a useful tool for teachers, students and parents. Parents can check the website to make sure that their child is keeping up with the requirements. It allows students to keep up with the assignments.
Itunes University
Itunes is a very easy and quick tool for students and teachers to use. Teachers can record lectures and post them on itunes. This will be helpful for students who were absent or just not paying attention. Itunes also allows podcasting.
Students can do podcasts on a topic given by the teacher. This requires the students to use technology and research for the podcast. Students can find educational videos, podcasts and many more useful stuff.
Duke University Ipod
In 2004 Duke University handed out over 1600 ipods to first year freshmen to encourage "creative uses in technology in education and campus life." CIT started an evaluation of the educational use of the ipods. They evaluated how the ipod was used as a tool for academics.
The students and teachers both benefited from the ipods. Classes that required digital multimedia reduced the dependence on lab and library hours. It allowed students to easily record class discussions. It helps the students to learn more independently.
http://cit.duke.edu/pdf/reports/ipod_initiative_04_05.pdf
Comment 4Kids
I commented on Mr. Moss Atlantis blog. This blog contained a video of Mr. Moss talking about sharks. I posted that the students were clearly interested in the presentation.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Wikipedia
This blog is informing that the Wikipedia site is not a reliable source. In high school, I sited Wikipedia as a source, and my teacher quickly informed me that it is not a good source or site to get information. I always thought since it was the first site that came up that it was the best source. Although, Wikipedia is basically just another encyclopedia. It does have good information, but this blog points out how anybody can edit it at anytime. This makes it an unreliable source when writing research papers and essays.
What I've Learned This Year
Mr. MCclung's blog gives some very useful information when it comes to teaching students and also learning as a teacher. He gives a short background of his early teaching career. He explains how you can make out the perfect lessons plan,and they still might fall through. He describes how the students should be the main focus in the classroom. Teachers should listen to the students with an open mind.
Comment 4Kids
I commented on Tony's blog. His blog gave useful information on how to cartoon yourself. He gave a list of online tools that he used. I told him that I thought this was pretty cool and that I appreciate the list on what tools to use.
This blog is informing that the Wikipedia site is not a reliable source. In high school, I sited Wikipedia as a source, and my teacher quickly informed me that it is not a good source or site to get information. I always thought since it was the first site that came up that it was the best source. Although, Wikipedia is basically just another encyclopedia. It does have good information, but this blog points out how anybody can edit it at anytime. This makes it an unreliable source when writing research papers and essays.
What I've Learned This Year
Mr. MCclung's blog gives some very useful information when it comes to teaching students and also learning as a teacher. He gives a short background of his early teaching career. He explains how you can make out the perfect lessons plan,and they still might fall through. He describes how the students should be the main focus in the classroom. Teachers should listen to the students with an open mind.
Comment 4Kids
I commented on Tony's blog. His blog gave useful information on how to cartoon yourself. He gave a list of online tools that he used. I told him that I thought this was pretty cool and that I appreciate the list on what tools to use.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
More Podcast videos
This was a very amusing video. Its very helpful to the students that the teachers upload their lectures onto itunes. Podcast can take learning to the next stage. It makes learning more fun for the student and allows them to broaden their technological skills.
These videos were very educational. After watching all of these videos, I feel like I am better prepared to start my podcast. I'm not as nervous as I was about doing the podcast.
This was a very amusing video. Its very helpful to the students that the teachers upload their lectures onto itunes. Podcast can take learning to the next stage. It makes learning more fun for the student and allows them to broaden their technological skills.
These videos were very educational. After watching all of these videos, I feel like I am better prepared to start my podcast. I'm not as nervous as I was about doing the podcast.
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