Saturday, December 11, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Final Report on PLN
In the final result on my PLN, I used the following websites as tiles: skype, youtube, gmail, googledocs, timetoast, twitter, and blogger. I also put a link to the apple store especially for Dr. Strange. I chose these websites because they are all major sites that were required in EDM 310 this semester. We use gmail, googledocs, and blogger almost 100% of the time; the majority of our projects are to be put on youtube. Skype, timetoast, and twitter are part of a few assignments as well.
Also used in my PLN as tiles are the blogs of: Dr. Strange, Jamie Lynn Miller, Anthony Capps, Stephen Akins, Stephen Sullivan, Caitie Lord, and Cathy Soutullo. I chose to put these into my PLN because all of the people listed above helped me in some form or fashion; I also chose to list these in my PLN so others could see how important blogging is, and how much a part of the future it is.
I also added my blog and the EDM 310 blog as tiles because I access those sites regularly.
I learned through creating a PLN which sites are important and for what reason those particular sites are important. I also found it important to vote for EDM 310 as the best use of a PLN! I used symbaloo to create my PLN; I thought it was fairly simple to understand so I stuck with it.
http://www.symbaloo.com/
Also used in my PLN as tiles are the blogs of: Dr. Strange, Jamie Lynn Miller, Anthony Capps, Stephen Akins, Stephen Sullivan, Caitie Lord, and Cathy Soutullo. I chose to put these into my PLN because all of the people listed above helped me in some form or fashion; I also chose to list these in my PLN so others could see how important blogging is, and how much a part of the future it is.
I also added my blog and the EDM 310 blog as tiles because I access those sites regularly.
I learned through creating a PLN which sites are important and for what reason those particular sites are important. I also found it important to vote for EDM 310 as the best use of a PLN! I used symbaloo to create my PLN; I thought it was fairly simple to understand so I stuck with it.
http://www.symbaloo.com/
Monday, December 6, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
C4T Summary Post
Teacher 4, #1
Kim Cofino blogged about the ways of sharing ideas in the world of education. She talked about how higher-ended schools should help lower functioning schools, and show them new ways of doing things. I commented that I can't have a strong opinion because I don't deal with those types of things yet. I shared that I feel it's important for me to familiarize myself with things like that to help myself and others in the future.
Teacher 4, #2
Kim Cofino wrote a blog post about a conference/seminar that she attended. She wrote 5 major points that she feels were most important from the seminar. Mrs. Cofino realizes that teacher/parent communication is of the up-most importance, and that without it, no new ideas will prosper.
Mrs. Cofino also talks about the importance of creating an environment where everyone is comfortable with taking risks and making risky decisions. This will be done with the thought that one may fail.
Mrs. Cofino also talks about how we should all know that we aren't going to win everyone over with our new and risky ideas. The older people aren't going to be as wanting as we are to develop new things.
Kim Cofino blogged about the ways of sharing ideas in the world of education. She talked about how higher-ended schools should help lower functioning schools, and show them new ways of doing things. I commented that I can't have a strong opinion because I don't deal with those types of things yet. I shared that I feel it's important for me to familiarize myself with things like that to help myself and others in the future.
Teacher 4, #2
Kim Cofino wrote a blog post about a conference/seminar that she attended. She wrote 5 major points that she feels were most important from the seminar. Mrs. Cofino realizes that teacher/parent communication is of the up-most importance, and that without it, no new ideas will prosper.
Mrs. Cofino also talks about the importance of creating an environment where everyone is comfortable with taking risks and making risky decisions. This will be done with the thought that one may fail.
Mrs. Cofino also talks about how we should all know that we aren't going to win everyone over with our new and risky ideas. The older people aren't going to be as wanting as we are to develop new things.
C4K Summary Post
C4K 10: Maja wrote about a Skype interview conducted with 5th graders in Pennsylvania. Maja wrote about how they were both learning the 50 states and where they are located; she shared about a song they use to memorize it. Maja also talked about how she thought it was interesting that they don't grow corn in Pennsylvania. Maja learned that the students have to wear uniforms each day, they learn about God, and they start school at 8:30 and end at 2:30. Maja is very observant!
I shared that I thought Skype was important because I am required to use it even at the college level. I said that I was proud that Maja was so creative and observant. I also told Maja that I use Skype to communicate with my family in Alaska.
C4K 11 (SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT YASMIN): I was assigned to comment on Yasmin's first post on her blog. Yasmin shared that she was upset and didn't understand why no one was commenting on her blogs. She went on to say that she faithfully comments on others blogs, and would like to receive the same treatment. I commented that I am assigned to comment on blogs every week; I then shared that I don't get a response every time I comment on a blog. I suggested putting entertaining videos and pictures in her blog. Then I told her to keep her head up, and keep trying! I did gain an appreciation in this assignment for all of the great advice that other people have given Yasmin. I realize that some were required to write, but they still did an amazing job giving Yasmin the feedback she wanted.
I shared that I thought Skype was important because I am required to use it even at the college level. I said that I was proud that Maja was so creative and observant. I also told Maja that I use Skype to communicate with my family in Alaska.
C4K 11 (SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT YASMIN): I was assigned to comment on Yasmin's first post on her blog. Yasmin shared that she was upset and didn't understand why no one was commenting on her blogs. She went on to say that she faithfully comments on others blogs, and would like to receive the same treatment. I commented that I am assigned to comment on blogs every week; I then shared that I don't get a response every time I comment on a blog. I suggested putting entertaining videos and pictures in her blog. Then I told her to keep her head up, and keep trying! I did gain an appreciation in this assignment for all of the great advice that other people have given Yasmin. I realize that some were required to write, but they still did an amazing job giving Yasmin the feedback she wanted.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Summary Kids Post 3-7
I was assigned to post on kids blogs that were all ages. One child talked about a dream that she had had. I commented that I often have funny dreams and don't always know what they mean. Another student blogged about a book report that he did. I commented that not only would he be writing book reports for a long time, but that he'd probably be blogging for a long time, too.
Another student blogged all about her family, and how close they were. She had a large family! I commented about how I wished sometimes that my family was bigger, but how I've learned that everything happens for a reason! Another child blogged about an assignment she had. The assignment was about finding family members to add to her family tree; it was quite interesting. I also noticed that she had a really nicely-decorated profile.
I don't remember each and everything that each child said, but I remember the ones that stuck out the most in my mind. I also remember the more important things that I said to the students.
Another student blogged all about her family, and how close they were. She had a large family! I commented about how I wished sometimes that my family was bigger, but how I've learned that everything happens for a reason! Another child blogged about an assignment she had. The assignment was about finding family members to add to her family tree; it was quite interesting. I also noticed that she had a really nicely-decorated profile.
I don't remember each and everything that each child said, but I remember the ones that stuck out the most in my mind. I also remember the more important things that I said to the students.
Blog Post 13
Once again, I am almost embarrassed to say that I've never heard of ALEX before until now! I keep telling myself that this is what education is about and why I pay the big bucks to go to school!
ALEX stands for "Alabama Learning Exchange". It is a site made for teachers, parents, and students listing state testing requirements, lesson plans, resources, etc. Not only does it list all of these helpful items, but it lists them in such a way that it's easy to find. ALEX is a one-stop resource site. It doesn't give one a thousand different links to click on; one gets all the information on one page.
ALEX is a product of the Alabama Department of Education in hopes to make it easier for students, parents, and teachers to view material and to help them along in their everyday endeavors. Lesson plans made my other teachers are available so that one can see what materials any given teacher is using in his or her classroom. There are also interactive activities that students and/or parents can do to help them better their knowledge of a given topic.
The Alabama Learning Exchange website is wonderfully informative. I definitely can see myself using this as a teacher, and hopefully someday as a parent. As the writer of the homepage said him or herself, ALEX is a work in progress, and I can't wait to see how far it comes in the future!
http://alex.state.al.us/showpage.php?lnk=welcome
ALEX stands for "Alabama Learning Exchange". It is a site made for teachers, parents, and students listing state testing requirements, lesson plans, resources, etc. Not only does it list all of these helpful items, but it lists them in such a way that it's easy to find. ALEX is a one-stop resource site. It doesn't give one a thousand different links to click on; one gets all the information on one page.
ALEX is a product of the Alabama Department of Education in hopes to make it easier for students, parents, and teachers to view material and to help them along in their everyday endeavors. Lesson plans made my other teachers are available so that one can see what materials any given teacher is using in his or her classroom. There are also interactive activities that students and/or parents can do to help them better their knowledge of a given topic.
The Alabama Learning Exchange website is wonderfully informative. I definitely can see myself using this as a teacher, and hopefully someday as a parent. As the writer of the homepage said him or herself, ALEX is a work in progress, and I can't wait to see how far it comes in the future!
http://alex.state.al.us/showpage.php?lnk=welcome
Friday, November 19, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Additional info. to Form Project
https://spreadsheets.google.com/gform?key=0Au_Gc5troAcfdG9HM0hKbURPbW1MdlhOZUZqSHJmb1E&hl=en&gridId=0#chart
Above is the link to a visual summary of the data I collected in my Form Project
Above is the link to a visual summary of the data I collected in my Form Project
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Form Project
I did a survey on driving laws; I was curious to see how many people actually followed driving laws. The results really did surprise me a little.
My analysis is that most people my age agree that 5 over the speed limit is still speeding! Most people in my generation text while driving. Only half of the people I surveyed say that they always wear their seatbelt. 100% of the people surveyed admit to talking on the phone while driving. 3 out of 4 have had some kind of ticket before; this means only 1 person has never received a ticket! My conclusion is that we need to do more to educate people on following all driving laws, myself included. I believe that more laws should be made, and the driving laws should be enforced!
My analysis is that most people my age agree that 5 over the speed limit is still speeding! Most people in my generation text while driving. Only half of the people I surveyed say that they always wear their seatbelt. 100% of the people surveyed admit to talking on the phone while driving. 3 out of 4 have had some kind of ticket before; this means only 1 person has never received a ticket! My conclusion is that we need to do more to educate people on following all driving laws, myself included. I believe that more laws should be made, and the driving laws should be enforced!
Progress Report on Final Project
My partner and I not only have class together, but we also work together. This is to our advantage because we have plenty of time to talk about our final project and other things about class. So far we have discussed in detail what we plan to do. We know we want to make a movie summarizing all of the things we've learned in EDM 310. We plan to spend the same amount of time on each thing instead of picking the ones we like only. Everything is important!
We also have started planning on when we are going to put this whole video together. We know that the more prepared we are, the easier the video will be to make. We're right on schedule!
We also have started planning on when we are going to put this whole video together. We know that the more prepared we are, the easier the video will be to make. We're right on schedule!
Blog Post 12
http://www.jabizraisdana.com/blog/
Blog Post Assignment 12: Click on the link above. Look around Mr. Raisdana's blog. Comment on 2 of his recent blog posts. Explain to him who you are, where your from, and your thoughts about his blog post. Follow him on twitter.
My reasoning: I, as a suggestion from Mr. Anthony Capps, started following Mr. Raisdana on twitter. He is my favorite person to read from on Twitter because he is interesting, real, and he has the most interesting blog posts ever. I really look up to him and hope that I can be even the slightest bit like him one day. I realize that Dr. Strange assigns us to comment on certain educators blog posts quite often, but this is different in the way that I asked you all to follow him on twitter, also.
Blog Post Assignment 12: Click on the link above. Look around Mr. Raisdana's blog. Comment on 2 of his recent blog posts. Explain to him who you are, where your from, and your thoughts about his blog post. Follow him on twitter.
My reasoning: I, as a suggestion from Mr. Anthony Capps, started following Mr. Raisdana on twitter. He is my favorite person to read from on Twitter because he is interesting, real, and he has the most interesting blog posts ever. I really look up to him and hope that I can be even the slightest bit like him one day. I realize that Dr. Strange assigns us to comment on certain educators blog posts quite often, but this is different in the way that I asked you all to follow him on twitter, also.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Blog Post 11
This video is a great way to show others (particularly older generations) just exactly how and why technology is important. It shows me what to expect within the next couple of years (with a few changes, of course). I like that
a child narrated the video; it made it more interesting believable. The children had laptops in the classrooms. They are blogging and creating webpages. It's amazing! It is almost embarrassing that I just got a blog!
STRANGE/KASSIDY SKYPE VIDEO
This conversation is so interesting!! I enjoyed learning about how long Mrs. Kassidy has been blogging and posting videos on the internet; it really amazes me that she's been blogging for a length of time, and I just learned about blogs! I also found it interesting that the parents of her students are supportive of the students doing so much on the internet.
What I really enjoyed hearing was her opinion of the thought that "We will not use technology as an Elementary Educator". I loved her response and thought she answered the question well!!
Mrs. Kassidy said this : "Why would a student want to write on paper where only I could see it when they could write on the internet and tons of people could read it?" I love this!! She explains that to a 6 year old, it is so neat for someone to comment on what they say.
Dr. Strange: "Should every teacher be technology literate"?
Mrs. Kassidy : "Absolutely."
The quotes above really mean something to us, as future educators. She explains that technology isn't going away, it's only growing. This is so true, and we students need to prepare ourselves. We cannot enter the education world with only being able to write in word and maybe work a spreadsheet. I'm glad that this class is a requirement. I think that we should all keep our blogging going, our twitter accounts going, our podcasts going, etc.
I enjoyed this skype conversation so much; it really is a useful sight into the world of a teacher who knows the importance of education.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Summary Post Teacher #3
The blog I posted on was titled " I'll Gladly Pay You Tuesday For Some Copy Paper Today" Mrs. Lee is talking about how teachers, more than any other profession, spend their own money on their classrooms. She is concerned; she also wonders why. Mrs. Lee has been in the education field for 26 years, and she has been spending her own money for that length of time.
She talks throughout the post about whether or not this is right and why it is acceptable. She also shares towards the end that her husband encourages her NOT to pay out of her own pocket for items that should be provided already for her classroom. He says that "nobody buys the cow when they can get the milk for free". Mrs. Lee struggles with this.
I thought this post was interesting because it is what I will probably will be doing in my future. I shared with her that I, too, have been spending money in my preschool classroom for years. I shared that I would rather have my children have the items they need to help understand the concepts than learning nothing because I couldn't fork out a few bucks for the good of education.
She talks throughout the post about whether or not this is right and why it is acceptable. She also shares towards the end that her husband encourages her NOT to pay out of her own pocket for items that should be provided already for her classroom. He says that "nobody buys the cow when they can get the milk for free". Mrs. Lee struggles with this.
I thought this post was interesting because it is what I will probably will be doing in my future. I shared with her that I, too, have been spending money in my preschool classroom for years. I shared that I would rather have my children have the items they need to help understand the concepts than learning nothing because I couldn't fork out a few bucks for the good of education.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Additional Assignment 3
a. To me, the most important thing that Sir Ken Robinson said was: "Many brilliant people think they are not." This just speaks volumes. So many children (and adults) are truly brilliant and amazing people, who are capable of learning great multitudes, but they just THINK they can't.
b. I wouldn't say that I necessarily totally DISagre with Sir Ken Robinson, but I am motivated to do research on ADHD in the Eastern parts of our country. I am interested in studying about whether or not medication is the answer and so on. I am curious.
c. Well, obviously we are all in college to earn a degree to make a living off of. Sir Ken Robinson says that we aren't guaranteed jobs with degrees anymore. I disagree. Maybe at this point we aren't guaranteed jobs, but I believe they will come about again. We are taught in EDM 310 about how doing things like they were done in the past (education, teaching in general, lack of technology, technology illiteracy, etc.) is no longer working; Sir Ken says the same thing.
d. I can first earn my degree, get a JOB, be a successful educator with a purpose. I can help my generation learn that they NEED technology, especially in the education field. I can help raise standards- first for myself, then for my students, and my colleagues. I can help others see how truly brilliant they are.
e. I loved the presentation; it was SO NEAT!! If I were to do this in a group, I would like to be the 'author' and/or the 'narrator'.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Blog Post 10
http://morgbayda.wordpress.com/2010/02/24/an-open-letter-to-educators/
I liked this video; I know we aren't supposed to always talk about looks and sound, but I liked how Dan Brown spoke one sentence in one place in the room, but in the next breath he was in another part of the room. It made it interesting, instead of him just sitting there talking. He also had a nice tone, which is always helpful.
Now on to the more important things. I have never even considered dropping out of school. In fact, I have often looked down on those who do choose to drop out of school. I feel that getting an education is my only option. Right now in America, I am not even guaranteed to collect Social Security or receive retirement benefits. Thus why I think that I should get a degree in something that I love and pursue a career in it.
I do halfway see where Mr. Brown is coming from. He is fed up with the way "schooling" is affecting his education. I understand. But at the same time, should we really consider giving up on a goal or dream because it isn't going the way we want it to? Maybe if lots of people were willing to take the risk, it would make more sense to me. But as of right now, there isn't a whole lot in life that could make me quit school. I could be getting married right now if a degree wasn't important to me.
My point: Set goals and don't get deterred by the world!
http://techliterateteacher.blogspot.com/2010/03/two-questions-that-can-change-your-life.html
Once again, I liked this video and found it both useful and intriguing. If this video was used more, it could change peoples' perspective on lots of things. "What's my Sentence?" My sentence is: "Think, Dream, Set Goals". I realize that this may be cheesy; but it's what I live by. When we think, we can have dreams for our lives. And when we set goals, we can achieve our greatest dreams. As you probably can already tell, I am a goal-setter. I know what I want out of life, and I am bound and determined to get it.
I liked this video; I know we aren't supposed to always talk about looks and sound, but I liked how Dan Brown spoke one sentence in one place in the room, but in the next breath he was in another part of the room. It made it interesting, instead of him just sitting there talking. He also had a nice tone, which is always helpful.
Now on to the more important things. I have never even considered dropping out of school. In fact, I have often looked down on those who do choose to drop out of school. I feel that getting an education is my only option. Right now in America, I am not even guaranteed to collect Social Security or receive retirement benefits. Thus why I think that I should get a degree in something that I love and pursue a career in it.
I do halfway see where Mr. Brown is coming from. He is fed up with the way "schooling" is affecting his education. I understand. But at the same time, should we really consider giving up on a goal or dream because it isn't going the way we want it to? Maybe if lots of people were willing to take the risk, it would make more sense to me. But as of right now, there isn't a whole lot in life that could make me quit school. I could be getting married right now if a degree wasn't important to me.
My point: Set goals and don't get deterred by the world!
http://techliterateteacher.blogspot.com/2010/03/two-questions-that-can-change-your-life.html
Once again, I liked this video and found it both useful and intriguing. If this video was used more, it could change peoples' perspective on lots of things. "What's my Sentence?" My sentence is: "Think, Dream, Set Goals". I realize that this may be cheesy; but it's what I live by. When we think, we can have dreams for our lives. And when we set goals, we can achieve our greatest dreams. As you probably can already tell, I am a goal-setter. I know what I want out of life, and I am bound and determined to get it.
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