Richard Miller: This Is How We Dream Parts 1 and 2
I agree with Dr. Miller when he was saying that we write with our laptops more than we do with our pens. In my classes that I'm taking, I have seen more and more laptops being used by students. It makes it much easier because you don't have to keep up with the notebook, or worry about your notes being ruined because you can save it on your computer.
Technology had made it easier for teachers to find new material and new tools to help students learn and keep them interested. If you look hard enough on the internet, you can find tons of useful material that you can use in your classroom. I have recently done some research into iTunes U and it is a great resource to use as a student and as a teacher. You can find almost anything on there that you would need. I think he's right when there is a need to share information, and iTunes U is a great place to do that.
I think Dr. Miller has a good idea about making a buildings at colleges and universities totally green, but I think it would be very expensive at the same time. I know some colleges could afford to do it, but not all of them. If it was done, I don't know if all students could afford to buy computers. i think the schools would have to supply desktops in all of the classrooms for that to happen.
The Networked Student by Wendy Drexler
I thought this was a good but simple way to explain about how to use and find personal learning networks. It made me realize how easy it is to find materials to use to do help you do well in the classes your taking.
I believe it is good to use the tools available on the internet but I do believe there is a need to spend time in the classroom. A student will need the teacher for direction, and to know what's right from wrong. If you have the wrong information then you will not have learned anything. Some students may have trouble finding access to these tools. Not everyone can afford a computer, or find access to one.
As a teacher, I think it will be very important to help my students find their own personal learning networks. If they have an idea of what's out there then it will make it easier for them to decide for themselves what they like or don't like. They can always to come to me if they have any question if a network is a good tool or not.
Toward a New Future of Whatever by Michael Wesch
I thought this video was a bit comical but it was good. I thought he was right on about how whatever has been used. I find myself saying that from time to time still today. When my brother and I are disagreeing about something, I will say it. He can't stand it either. After watching this video, I'm going to try to change my attitude and not use whatever in a negative way. I thought Mr. Weshch and his students did a great job in making his speech where anyone can relate to it and understand it as well. It makes you see how childish and selfish people can be.
As a teacher, I will have to show my students things in a way so they can relate to the information I'm trying to teach them. Hopefully they won't have or go in to the class with a negative attitude. Myabe they will go in open minded and willing to learn.
Friday, February 26, 2010
PLN
Classroom 2.0
The PLN that I've joined it Classroom 2.0. You can customize your page the way you want it to be. You can also add pictures on it as well. On there you can discuss topics that you and other teachers have in common. It's like a social network for educators. You can add colleagues or friends as well. They have live show that you can watch and learn new things that are becoming available. Here is a link to the site if your interested. Classroom 2.0
The PLN that I've joined it Classroom 2.0. You can customize your page the way you want it to be. You can also add pictures on it as well. On there you can discuss topics that you and other teachers have in common. It's like a social network for educators. You can add colleagues or friends as well. They have live show that you can watch and learn new things that are becoming available. Here is a link to the site if your interested. Classroom 2.0
Comments 4 Teachers
TLN Teacher's Voices Weeks 7,8,&9
Metaphors and Analogies
The post I commented on this blog was called Powerful Teaching with Metaphors and Analogies by Marsha Ratzel. This was an interesting post. She explains what the book Metaphors and Analogies is about. This book seems very helpful in order to help your students on how to understand metaphors and how to use them.
Expert Advice about Parent Engagement
This post is about how important it is for teachers to get to know their students' parents. He went from house to house to learn more about the parents and so they could learn more about him. He also talks about how important it is for the parents to be involved at the school and their child's school activities.
As a teacher I hope I can get to know the parents of my students. I think it will help my students in the long run. If the parents and I have a good relationship then it will be easier to communicate and work together in order to help the students.
Taking the Words Right Out of My Mouth
This post was written by Karen Van Duyn. She's a high school English and Drama teacher. Mrs. Van Duyn talks about how hard it is as an older teacher to keep finding new technology to use in the classroom. I think she found a very useful tool to use in the classroom. The new technology is a new software called Dragon Naturally Speaking. It's a software to help replace the computer. It records everything you say and writes it down for you. She says it's really easy to setup and to learn how to use the software.
I think as a teacher it's very important to keep wanting to find new things to help make your classroom more interesting for your students to learn, and it will help make you a better teacher. Although, I think there is some technology out there that may not necessarily be the right fit for you. I think you have to decide what's easier for you to learn and use in the classroom.
Metaphors and Analogies
The post I commented on this blog was called Powerful Teaching with Metaphors and Analogies by Marsha Ratzel. This was an interesting post. She explains what the book Metaphors and Analogies is about. This book seems very helpful in order to help your students on how to understand metaphors and how to use them.
Expert Advice about Parent Engagement
This post is about how important it is for teachers to get to know their students' parents. He went from house to house to learn more about the parents and so they could learn more about him. He also talks about how important it is for the parents to be involved at the school and their child's school activities.
As a teacher I hope I can get to know the parents of my students. I think it will help my students in the long run. If the parents and I have a good relationship then it will be easier to communicate and work together in order to help the students.
Taking the Words Right Out of My Mouth
This post was written by Karen Van Duyn. She's a high school English and Drama teacher. Mrs. Van Duyn talks about how hard it is as an older teacher to keep finding new technology to use in the classroom. I think she found a very useful tool to use in the classroom. The new technology is a new software called Dragon Naturally Speaking. It's a software to help replace the computer. It records everything you say and writes it down for you. She says it's really easy to setup and to learn how to use the software.
I think as a teacher it's very important to keep wanting to find new things to help make your classroom more interesting for your students to learn, and it will help make you a better teacher. Although, I think there is some technology out there that may not necessarily be the right fit for you. I think you have to decide what's easier for you to learn and use in the classroom.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Comments 4 Kids Week 7
I thought Rishi did a great job on his poem. I thought he had a great understanding of how paper is made and the uses for them are. He knew that it was made from trees and that water could ruin it if it was spilled on it. Rishi seems like he is very smart.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
February 21, 2010
Dr. Alice Christie's Web Site
The topic I chose to read about on Dr. Christie's Web Site was Google Earth. There are 3 types of Google Earth. They are Google Earth, Google Earth Pro, and Google Earth Plus. Google Earth is free but you have to pay for Google Earth Pro and Plus annually. Google Earth shows you the exact location of what your searching for. It even will show you buildings and traffic that is passing in the area. You can even find your house on there. You can also see where rivers and lakes are located on there.
As a Social Studies teacher, I think Google Earth would be an excellent tool to use in my classroom. It would give the students a better idea of what certain areas of the world looks like, and it is easy for the students to use at school or at home. I think it would help keep my students interested in what they are learning. Every student learns differently and this would give them another way to learn.
iTunes U
ITunes U has 13 different subjects to choose from. On the right hand side there is a list of the most downloaded podcast. Above the list of most downloaded podcast are quick links where you can find the names of the available universities on iTunes U. Once you click on the universities' link they will show the list of schools in alphabetical order, so you will be able to find the school you are looking for easily. Once you choose the school you want, there is a section for subjects, what's new, and highlights. They also have quick links and the most downloaded topics that are about the college.
If your not quite sure what the title of the subject your looking for you can do a power search. It's where you can put in key words and the name of the school you think it might be located under. You can also just go to a certain subject to find what you looking for. For example, if you like history, you would click on it then go to the topic that you're interested in. Once you do that it will show you the different titles of book and videos about that subject and how long they last. In order to download a podcast or video cast, you must be a member of iTunes. It's real easy to join. All you need is an email account and a password, and it doesn't cost anything either.
iPods in instruction
iPods can be used in many ways for academic purposes.It can be used as a course content dissemination too, classroom recording tool, field recording tool, a study support tool, and file storage and transfer.
There are many benefits for using an iPod in a classroom. The iPods are convenient for both the faculty and students. You can use them just about anywhere and it will reduce help reduce the hours spent in labs and libraries by the students. It will increase the interest of the students.
Although there are many benefits to using an iPod in the classroom, there are also some problems that have occurred. The recordings made on an iPod aren't the best quality. The students and staff don't always fully understand how to use it. There are limited training resources available. There are difficulties in obtaining licenses for content needed. There are also difficulties in buying iPods as well. Here is a link to the website I used. DukeUniversity
The topic I chose to read about on Dr. Christie's Web Site was Google Earth. There are 3 types of Google Earth. They are Google Earth, Google Earth Pro, and Google Earth Plus. Google Earth is free but you have to pay for Google Earth Pro and Plus annually. Google Earth shows you the exact location of what your searching for. It even will show you buildings and traffic that is passing in the area. You can even find your house on there. You can also see where rivers and lakes are located on there.
As a Social Studies teacher, I think Google Earth would be an excellent tool to use in my classroom. It would give the students a better idea of what certain areas of the world looks like, and it is easy for the students to use at school or at home. I think it would help keep my students interested in what they are learning. Every student learns differently and this would give them another way to learn.
iTunes U
ITunes U has 13 different subjects to choose from. On the right hand side there is a list of the most downloaded podcast. Above the list of most downloaded podcast are quick links where you can find the names of the available universities on iTunes U. Once you click on the universities' link they will show the list of schools in alphabetical order, so you will be able to find the school you are looking for easily. Once you choose the school you want, there is a section for subjects, what's new, and highlights. They also have quick links and the most downloaded topics that are about the college.
If your not quite sure what the title of the subject your looking for you can do a power search. It's where you can put in key words and the name of the school you think it might be located under. You can also just go to a certain subject to find what you looking for. For example, if you like history, you would click on it then go to the topic that you're interested in. Once you do that it will show you the different titles of book and videos about that subject and how long they last. In order to download a podcast or video cast, you must be a member of iTunes. It's real easy to join. All you need is an email account and a password, and it doesn't cost anything either.
iPods in instruction
iPods can be used in many ways for academic purposes.It can be used as a course content dissemination too, classroom recording tool, field recording tool, a study support tool, and file storage and transfer.
There are many benefits for using an iPod in a classroom. The iPods are convenient for both the faculty and students. You can use them just about anywhere and it will reduce help reduce the hours spent in labs and libraries by the students. It will increase the interest of the students.
Although there are many benefits to using an iPod in the classroom, there are also some problems that have occurred. The recordings made on an iPod aren't the best quality. The students and staff don't always fully understand how to use it. There are limited training resources available. There are difficulties in obtaining licenses for content needed. There are also difficulties in buying iPods as well. Here is a link to the website I used. DukeUniversity
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
February 14, 2010
Wikipedia
I don't usually use Wikipedia when searching for things on the internet, and after reading these articles and listening to the podcast about Wikipedia, I'm glad I don't. It's crazy that anyone can just go in there and change the articles that are posted on there. There are some that are obvious that their fake, but there are many that it's hard to tell whether it's true or not.
I think Wikipedia should either make a better effort in making sure that the information put on there should be accurate. If there has been information that has been changed and they can figure out who done it then Wikipedia should hold the people accountable. If Wikipedia doesn't do something about it then it could eventually cause some problems for some innocent people.
"What I've Learned This Year"
Mr. McClung talked about what he experienced his during his first year as a teacher. He talked about how important it is to be flexible and be willing to listen to your students. He talks about how it shouldn't just be all about you that it's about your students as well. He says you should not set you goals too high for you students, and be willing to learn new technologies.
I thought this was an excellent post. I think everyone that is going to become a teacher feels the same way Mr. McClung did about the first year of teaching. I'm sure everyone will be apprehensive about not only their first year but their first day as a teacher. I know I will be excited, but very nervous at the same time. I think it's important to set goals as well, but be realistic and try not to set the bar too high for yourself or your students. I agree with him that you should be flexible, because each class will be different. As a teacher, you will have to see what works best for each class, so they will enjoy what they are being taught. If they do then they will want to interact more in class and be more willing to study and do well in the class.
I don't usually use Wikipedia when searching for things on the internet, and after reading these articles and listening to the podcast about Wikipedia, I'm glad I don't. It's crazy that anyone can just go in there and change the articles that are posted on there. There are some that are obvious that their fake, but there are many that it's hard to tell whether it's true or not.
I think Wikipedia should either make a better effort in making sure that the information put on there should be accurate. If there has been information that has been changed and they can figure out who done it then Wikipedia should hold the people accountable. If Wikipedia doesn't do something about it then it could eventually cause some problems for some innocent people.
"What I've Learned This Year"
Mr. McClung talked about what he experienced his during his first year as a teacher. He talked about how important it is to be flexible and be willing to listen to your students. He talks about how it shouldn't just be all about you that it's about your students as well. He says you should not set you goals too high for you students, and be willing to learn new technologies.
I thought this was an excellent post. I think everyone that is going to become a teacher feels the same way Mr. McClung did about the first year of teaching. I'm sure everyone will be apprehensive about not only their first year but their first day as a teacher. I know I will be excited, but very nervous at the same time. I think it's important to set goals as well, but be realistic and try not to set the bar too high for yourself or your students. I agree with him that you should be flexible, because each class will be different. As a teacher, you will have to see what works best for each class, so they will enjoy what they are being taught. If they do then they will want to interact more in class and be more willing to study and do well in the class.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
February 7, 2010
Integrating ICT into the MFL classroom
I learned a lot from this podcast. As a teacher, I could use it as a tool in and out of the classrooms. It gives the students a different way to learn. It gives the parents an opportunity to see what their children is learning more easily.
This podcast tells you how easy it is to make a podcast. The use of podcast allows the students to learn not only at school but at home as well. Students can use the podcast in the classroom to use a learning tool. The students can use the podcast in class to help explain what their learning in class that day or week. It helps the teacher and students to be creative.
I learned a lot from this podcast. As a teacher, I could use it as a tool in and out of the classrooms. It gives the students a different way to learn. It gives the parents an opportunity to see what their children is learning more easily.
This podcast tells you how easy it is to make a podcast. The use of podcast allows the students to learn not only at school but at home as well. Students can use the podcast in the classroom to use a learning tool. The students can use the podcast in class to help explain what their learning in class that day or week. It helps the teacher and students to be creative.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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