Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Blog Assignment #5
Eagle Nest Radio & Class Blog
Listening to these third graders talk about Ancient Rome and things that occurred in those times, such as the architecture and gladiators was very intriguing. Seeing how well prepared they were to give their explanation on their specific person or thing from Rome was very useful. That shows that we should be prepared about our topic before trying to give an explanation, performance, or recording unless we know for sure what we are going to say and when and how we are going to do so. Because if we are not prepared their is a great chance that it will be a huge mess.
Joe Dale: The Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom
Using podcasts in the classroom and even at home can allow children and adults alike to expand their mind and use of technology that they never thought possible. It can allow student's to see other things from other countries and different religions. Even if parents think podcasts are not safe for their children they can watch over them as well, so they can make sure their child is safe. The uses of podcasts and technology are forever growing, and the more they grow the more useful and dependent we become. Watching and listening to this podcast show's me the great uses that podcasts can be used for, and I know that I will be using them more often.
Judy Scharf Podcast Collection
This very was very informational especially on how to create and download your podcast. I am glad this video was included mainly because I have never had to do my own podcast. So the information I got from this link was very useful to me. It also gave several sites and other links to go to if you wanted to use other accommodations then the ones that you may already know! So this will be very useful when doing my own podcast.
Listening to these third graders talk about Ancient Rome and things that occurred in those times, such as the architecture and gladiators was very intriguing. Seeing how well prepared they were to give their explanation on their specific person or thing from Rome was very useful. That shows that we should be prepared about our topic before trying to give an explanation, performance, or recording unless we know for sure what we are going to say and when and how we are going to do so. Because if we are not prepared their is a great chance that it will be a huge mess.
Joe Dale: The Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom
Using podcasts in the classroom and even at home can allow children and adults alike to expand their mind and use of technology that they never thought possible. It can allow student's to see other things from other countries and different religions. Even if parents think podcasts are not safe for their children they can watch over them as well, so they can make sure their child is safe. The uses of podcasts and technology are forever growing, and the more they grow the more useful and dependent we become. Watching and listening to this podcast show's me the great uses that podcasts can be used for, and I know that I will be using them more often.
Judy Scharf Podcast Collection
This very was very informational especially on how to create and download your podcast. I am glad this video was included mainly because I have never had to do my own podcast. So the information I got from this link was very useful to me. It also gave several sites and other links to go to if you wanted to use other accommodations then the ones that you may already know! So this will be very useful when doing my own podcast.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Blog Assignment 4
Scott McLeod: Don't Teach Your Kids This Stuff. Please?
I enjoyed Dr. McLeod's post about the bad things about computers because all that stuff happens all the time, and some parents may not even think about it when they go and buy their child a computer. If a parent does buy their child a computer they should install those password protected program to keep their child out of those links. There are goods things that come out of having a computer, for instance, being able to research easier and quicker, keeping up with presentations, and keeping in touch with friends who may live far away.
Dr. McLeod is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policies Studies fat Iowa State University, and he has also taught at several other school in his career of being a teacher. Dr. McLeod's beliefs of changing the way people and students use computers and technology will hopefully change over the years from the way they are being used know. Some people use computers as a way to hold them up instead of doing something on their own. That's what I believe Dr. McLeod is trying to get through to everyone.
The iSchool Initiative
The use of the iphone touch is a good idea just based on all the information that it can store and hold. I can see this being very useful for teachers and students a like. Everybody would love this way of learning and keeping up with school, mainly by all the different application the phone allows. Using this form of technology would help lower the cost per student each year, and save money for other uses.
There are some downsides to the iSchool initiative, for instance, what if a student can not afford one due to money issues in the family. They never had to really worry about paying a whole lot of money for school because it is public school open to who ever wanted to learn. Then there are the I broke or lost mine, and I can't turn in my assignment excuses. I just think that having those phones in the school's won't make school easier or cheaper. I believe it will make things harder.
The Lost Generation
Watching and listening to that video really makes you think. To me it seemed as though they said all the things people usually believe is going to happen so they don't even try to change the outcome of it. But when you think all hope is lost, it can be turned around just as easily. They turned what was being said into something positive because they believed the outcome could be changed, and then they made it happen. People have to want to change, to make change happen.
Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir
It is so assume how he brought all those people together through the web to make such a beautiful choir. None of them meeting in person to make this video, it is crazy to think somebody could actual do this. If I would have never saw this video I don't think I would have ever believed it. How they brought their tones and kept in tune with one another is amazing and it was so wonderful and enjoyable to listen to.
I enjoyed Dr. McLeod's post about the bad things about computers because all that stuff happens all the time, and some parents may not even think about it when they go and buy their child a computer. If a parent does buy their child a computer they should install those password protected program to keep their child out of those links. There are goods things that come out of having a computer, for instance, being able to research easier and quicker, keeping up with presentations, and keeping in touch with friends who may live far away.
Dr. McLeod is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policies Studies fat Iowa State University, and he has also taught at several other school in his career of being a teacher. Dr. McLeod's beliefs of changing the way people and students use computers and technology will hopefully change over the years from the way they are being used know. Some people use computers as a way to hold them up instead of doing something on their own. That's what I believe Dr. McLeod is trying to get through to everyone.
The iSchool Initiative
The use of the iphone touch is a good idea just based on all the information that it can store and hold. I can see this being very useful for teachers and students a like. Everybody would love this way of learning and keeping up with school, mainly by all the different application the phone allows. Using this form of technology would help lower the cost per student each year, and save money for other uses.
There are some downsides to the iSchool initiative, for instance, what if a student can not afford one due to money issues in the family. They never had to really worry about paying a whole lot of money for school because it is public school open to who ever wanted to learn. Then there are the I broke or lost mine, and I can't turn in my assignment excuses. I just think that having those phones in the school's won't make school easier or cheaper. I believe it will make things harder.
The Lost Generation
Watching and listening to that video really makes you think. To me it seemed as though they said all the things people usually believe is going to happen so they don't even try to change the outcome of it. But when you think all hope is lost, it can be turned around just as easily. They turned what was being said into something positive because they believed the outcome could be changed, and then they made it happen. People have to want to change, to make change happen.
Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir
It is so assume how he brought all those people together through the web to make such a beautiful choir. None of them meeting in person to make this video, it is crazy to think somebody could actual do this. If I would have never saw this video I don't think I would have ever believed it. How they brought their tones and kept in tune with one another is amazing and it was so wonderful and enjoyable to listen to.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Additional Assignment #1
A. The educational implications of Google Squared is very useful, especially when you have to do wide searches of the web. It is very quick to access and it seems to be pretty accurate about numbers and about places that are searched. For my other searches I looked up other types of religions and dances from around the world. There are some religions and dances I never even heard or seen before until know.
B. The educational implications of WolframAlpha is very useful also, except with this search engine it gives you more diagrams, and a little more accuracy of numbers. Using WolframAlpha gave me more of a selection of each religion and dance type. It gave me more of a chance to go more in depth with my topics, which I can see being a very useful tool for the near future.
C. Before this assignment I had no idea that Google Squared even existed.
D. I had no idea the Wolfram Alpha existed either.
E. My feelings from the did you know assignment has not changed.
F. I learned a lot more from this exercise by not assuming that the United States population is large because looking through other informational sources it allows me to see all the other countries and their populations, it basically allows others to see the big picture. The statistics portion came into play when better when we use the Wolfram Alpha source, it is very helpful and a lot more understandable.
B. The educational implications of WolframAlpha is very useful also, except with this search engine it gives you more diagrams, and a little more accuracy of numbers. Using WolframAlpha gave me more of a selection of each religion and dance type. It gave me more of a chance to go more in depth with my topics, which I can see being a very useful tool for the near future.
C. Before this assignment I had no idea that Google Squared even existed.
D. I had no idea the Wolfram Alpha existed either.
E. My feelings from the did you know assignment has not changed.
F. I learned a lot more from this exercise by not assuming that the United States population is large because looking through other informational sources it allows me to see all the other countries and their populations, it basically allows others to see the big picture. The statistics portion came into play when better when we use the Wolfram Alpha source, it is very helpful and a lot more understandable.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Blog Assignment 3
1 Mr. Wesch: A Vision of Students Today
Wow, that video was very eye opening. I was truly taken back about how it was put together, and I do agree with what the students were holding up on their signs. It seems like what they were trying to show us is that a lot of people us more technology now did they us to. We rely on it more, it is like our safety source for information, watching video's, writing papers, and talking with friends.
I do agree with the video, not only because it is true, but because a lot of that has happened to me and countless others. Pretty soon people won't have to even go to class because they will all be online or self learning. Some of the books that are bought are never even opened because we either us notes or our computers to get our information. Even with all these downsides to college people still fork out a lot of money to go to school because we all want to be successful at something one day
.
2 Kelly Hines: "It's Not About the Technology"
I enjoyed reading Mrs. Hines blog about the future uses of technology. I think it is coming very clear to not only student's, but also to teacher's that technology is increasingly growing, and no one is going to stand in the way. For some teacher's it is hard to make the transformation from chalkboards, to dry erase board, and know they have came out with whiteboards. While the changing from one to another can be difficult it is what a teacher is suppose to do. New things are happening for teachers and students alike, and teacher's are always learning new things.
So, even though all this changes are occurring, not only for teachers but for the student's as well they can work together to learn all this new technology that is coming out. It maybe hard but it is going to happen sooner or later, it is just the fact of whether we are going to work hard to understand all the changes that occur in that process
.
3 Karl Fisch: Is It Okay to Be A Technologically Illiterate Teacher?
Mr. Fisch had some great points, teacher's do need to kind of wake up and the use the 21st century technology that is sweeping the nation. There are some teacher's who believe they don't think computers and new technology is necessary, but it is we as a country is growing and so are inventions, technology, and people to.
So, even if you are one of those types who don't think you can understand a computer or a new cell phone even play with it, learn on it, and try new things with it. Don't just toss it to the side thinking you are never going to us it. Because you may not think you will but in a couple months you will learn something new with your computer, and you will think what else can I learn. Pretty soon you will be handling like a pro!
4 Gary Hayes Social Media Count
For future and teachers know it is very informative about what the social media count shows, mainly because it can be useful in such ways as to tell us what students and kids a like are interested in and what sites they visit. This can be useful in away of getting information across to them in a school way, and let it still be interesting for them to use.
Wow, that video was very eye opening. I was truly taken back about how it was put together, and I do agree with what the students were holding up on their signs. It seems like what they were trying to show us is that a lot of people us more technology now did they us to. We rely on it more, it is like our safety source for information, watching video's, writing papers, and talking with friends.
I do agree with the video, not only because it is true, but because a lot of that has happened to me and countless others. Pretty soon people won't have to even go to class because they will all be online or self learning. Some of the books that are bought are never even opened because we either us notes or our computers to get our information. Even with all these downsides to college people still fork out a lot of money to go to school because we all want to be successful at something one day
.
2 Kelly Hines: "It's Not About the Technology"
I enjoyed reading Mrs. Hines blog about the future uses of technology. I think it is coming very clear to not only student's, but also to teacher's that technology is increasingly growing, and no one is going to stand in the way. For some teacher's it is hard to make the transformation from chalkboards, to dry erase board, and know they have came out with whiteboards. While the changing from one to another can be difficult it is what a teacher is suppose to do. New things are happening for teachers and students alike, and teacher's are always learning new things.
So, even though all this changes are occurring, not only for teachers but for the student's as well they can work together to learn all this new technology that is coming out. It maybe hard but it is going to happen sooner or later, it is just the fact of whether we are going to work hard to understand all the changes that occur in that process
.
3 Karl Fisch: Is It Okay to Be A Technologically Illiterate Teacher?
Mr. Fisch had some great points, teacher's do need to kind of wake up and the use the 21st century technology that is sweeping the nation. There are some teacher's who believe they don't think computers and new technology is necessary, but it is we as a country is growing and so are inventions, technology, and people to.
So, even if you are one of those types who don't think you can understand a computer or a new cell phone even play with it, learn on it, and try new things with it. Don't just toss it to the side thinking you are never going to us it. Because you may not think you will but in a couple months you will learn something new with your computer, and you will think what else can I learn. Pretty soon you will be handling like a pro!
4 Gary Hayes Social Media Count
For future and teachers know it is very informative about what the social media count shows, mainly because it can be useful in such ways as to tell us what students and kids a like are interested in and what sites they visit. This can be useful in away of getting information across to them in a school way, and let it still be interesting for them to use.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Summary Post of C4T 1
These past few week I have been following a very intriguing person, Mrs. Morgan Bayda. Her travels are something I would love to do one day. She went to so many places Costa Rico, Germany, Denmark, Holland, and so many other places were she was able to learn their way of living. From the food they ate, the daily chores they had to do, and countless other things. She even took care of innocent turtles on the beach, while they waited on their young to hatch. If these are not some of the most memorable experiences in a lifetime I don't know what is. I hope one day to be able to travel the world as Mrs. Bayda has done, and have the ability to see half of what she has been able to.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Blog Assignment 2
1. Did You Know?
Viewing that video made me wonder what else in the world will soon be changing, not just with the technology of the computer or laptops. The technology with those devices are ever changing, like the iphone and the ipod touch, there is always going to be a knew upgrade. It just makes me wonder what all will change once I become teacher. It will not be me teaching my students. It will be us teaching each other.
Even though technology does change, in what seems like every few seconds, it is very useful for the generations to come. Everyone uses technology for everyday life, whether it is driving to school or work, talking on the phone, or chatting online, without technology people would be lost. So with the all the knew changes that come people should take it in, and learn knew things, whether they think they can adapt or not. Because changes are going to occur it is just a matter of time how long it takes others to get on board.
2. Mr. Winkle Wakes
If I were to wake up from a 100 year sleep, I would be scared to walk out my door. Not knowing the changes that have occurred for those past years spent a sleep. I am like Mr. Winkle Wakes, baffled by all the changes that have happened over the years. Just think of how much things of changed for in home use. I can have a flat screen television, cordless home phone with caller id, play music on my phone instead of putting in a CD in my stereo, all these things occurred over a few years just try to think of how much can change in a 100 years.
I am still amazed at what can be learned by just looking through the internet. All the new things you can add to your phone. I have had my iphone for over a year, and I am still amazed at what it can do. It is a computer, weather informant, GPS, and there are all the apps you can download onto your phone. Even though I have had this phone for so long, I am still taken back by all the assume things you can apply to it.
3. Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity
Watching Mr. Robinson talk about the creativity that children carry from the time their young to their adult years, makes me wonder how creativity can be lost so easily. If they lose their ability to create how will we improve our world later in years. Not letting students show their own personalities and stand out we will be quit boring.
Mr. Robinson made some very good points, the one that worries me the most is how one may have a degree, but the chances of acquiring a job once you graduate maybe quite slim. Mainly because the requirements for that job has changed, and you go back to school to gain a higher degree. It is good to go back to school, but not when the job you want keeps changing their opinions of what type of degree you should have. So, is it important for students to keep their creativity through life? I believe so, not just because of what Mr. Robinson described, but also in the sense that we are all different, not just in looks, but personality, uniqueness, whit, and how we stand out from others.
4. Vickie Davis: Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts
In Mrs. Davis video their was a clip that showed a 14 year old girl named Virginia who was already blogging. When I was that age I did not even know how to work a computer. Bringing in computer labs to classrooms and teaching all the different ways they can be used is a genius idea. If I had that opportunity in high school I would have jumped at it. Blogging on the computer can connect people from other countries to the the United States, and us to them. Being able to do such things lets you travel the world without leaving the comfort of your own home! That is assume!
Having all these things located right in our computers and laptops are so great, but just keeping up with data that is constantly changing is hard. All the knew programing, tools, and sites are hard to understand sometimes, but if we can ourselves in check and up to date with all the information we can learn. Because we will not always have Dr. Strange or lab assistance to help us!
Viewing that video made me wonder what else in the world will soon be changing, not just with the technology of the computer or laptops. The technology with those devices are ever changing, like the iphone and the ipod touch, there is always going to be a knew upgrade. It just makes me wonder what all will change once I become teacher. It will not be me teaching my students. It will be us teaching each other.
Even though technology does change, in what seems like every few seconds, it is very useful for the generations to come. Everyone uses technology for everyday life, whether it is driving to school or work, talking on the phone, or chatting online, without technology people would be lost. So with the all the knew changes that come people should take it in, and learn knew things, whether they think they can adapt or not. Because changes are going to occur it is just a matter of time how long it takes others to get on board.
2. Mr. Winkle Wakes
If I were to wake up from a 100 year sleep, I would be scared to walk out my door. Not knowing the changes that have occurred for those past years spent a sleep. I am like Mr. Winkle Wakes, baffled by all the changes that have happened over the years. Just think of how much things of changed for in home use. I can have a flat screen television, cordless home phone with caller id, play music on my phone instead of putting in a CD in my stereo, all these things occurred over a few years just try to think of how much can change in a 100 years.
I am still amazed at what can be learned by just looking through the internet. All the new things you can add to your phone. I have had my iphone for over a year, and I am still amazed at what it can do. It is a computer, weather informant, GPS, and there are all the apps you can download onto your phone. Even though I have had this phone for so long, I am still taken back by all the assume things you can apply to it.
3. Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity
Watching Mr. Robinson talk about the creativity that children carry from the time their young to their adult years, makes me wonder how creativity can be lost so easily. If they lose their ability to create how will we improve our world later in years. Not letting students show their own personalities and stand out we will be quit boring.
Mr. Robinson made some very good points, the one that worries me the most is how one may have a degree, but the chances of acquiring a job once you graduate maybe quite slim. Mainly because the requirements for that job has changed, and you go back to school to gain a higher degree. It is good to go back to school, but not when the job you want keeps changing their opinions of what type of degree you should have. So, is it important for students to keep their creativity through life? I believe so, not just because of what Mr. Robinson described, but also in the sense that we are all different, not just in looks, but personality, uniqueness, whit, and how we stand out from others.
4. Vickie Davis: Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts
In Mrs. Davis video their was a clip that showed a 14 year old girl named Virginia who was already blogging. When I was that age I did not even know how to work a computer. Bringing in computer labs to classrooms and teaching all the different ways they can be used is a genius idea. If I had that opportunity in high school I would have jumped at it. Blogging on the computer can connect people from other countries to the the United States, and us to them. Being able to do such things lets you travel the world without leaving the comfort of your own home! That is assume!
Having all these things located right in our computers and laptops are so great, but just keeping up with data that is constantly changing is hard. All the knew programing, tools, and sites are hard to understand sometimes, but if we can ourselves in check and up to date with all the information we can learn. Because we will not always have Dr. Strange or lab assistance to help us!
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