Tuesday, November 30, 2010
CSUSM Web 2.0 Tools for Educators Wiki NETS-T 1
Displayed below is the wiki page I created. I chose an educator tool; which I explored, and then reported on a wiki page that I created.
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Educators Oasis
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Educators Oasis
Inspiration NETS-T 3
Below is an example of my graphic organizer. I created this using inspiration9.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Journal 10 Nets-T 5
For this assignment I had to read, summarize, analyze, and reflect on an article from the digital edition of Leading and Learning with Technology.
Fingal, D., (November 2010) Leading & Learning with Technology, What Do We Mean When We Say 21st Century Learning?, International Society for Technology in Education., 38(3)
What Do We Mean When We Say 21st Century Learning?
I was atracted to this article because I have always connected 21st century learning to learning about technology; it was interesting to read of others perspective on the meaning of 21st century learning. The article was focused around the differences of two bloggers and what they believe the meaning of 21st century learning is. David Warlick believes 21st century is through experience not just about the tools being used. He believes that 21st century learning is necessary. The next post was written by Richard Kassisseih he believes that technology has absolutely nothing to do with 21st century technology. The article also included some responses to Richards posts from others around the globe. I feel that most of the article was geared toward the point that we need to re-evaluate the environment that we are preparing our learners for. Being tech savvy is a necessity in today's time, and students need to learn these necessities in the classroom.
Question 1- How do teachers benefit by posting blogs and receiving feedback?
I believe that it is important to share your ideas with the world, especially ones that you are passionate about. Posting a blog post about your views towards education gives you a chance to find your voice and make your statements clear and visible. I believe that receiving feedback on your views keeps an educator on their toes, and hopefully that educator always keeps an open mind to learn more or adapt their views.
Question 2- How do students benefit from 21st century learning?
My teaching philosophy is essentialism; therefore I promote 21st century learning in the classroom. That is I recognize that technology needs to be learned in school. By adopting the 21st century learning style, we will be properly preparing our students the essential knowledge and skills to be productive citizens. Students will benefit because when they get out of school they will be able to function in our society, and they will be able to use their acquired skills to get jobs, or apply them to their college courses.
Fingal, D., (November 2010) Leading & Learning with Technology, What Do We Mean When We Say 21st Century Learning?, International Society for Technology in Education., 38(3)
What Do We Mean When We Say 21st Century Learning?
I was atracted to this article because I have always connected 21st century learning to learning about technology; it was interesting to read of others perspective on the meaning of 21st century learning. The article was focused around the differences of two bloggers and what they believe the meaning of 21st century learning is. David Warlick believes 21st century is through experience not just about the tools being used. He believes that 21st century learning is necessary. The next post was written by Richard Kassisseih he believes that technology has absolutely nothing to do with 21st century technology. The article also included some responses to Richards posts from others around the globe. I feel that most of the article was geared toward the point that we need to re-evaluate the environment that we are preparing our learners for. Being tech savvy is a necessity in today's time, and students need to learn these necessities in the classroom.
Question 1- How do teachers benefit by posting blogs and receiving feedback?
I believe that it is important to share your ideas with the world, especially ones that you are passionate about. Posting a blog post about your views towards education gives you a chance to find your voice and make your statements clear and visible. I believe that receiving feedback on your views keeps an educator on their toes, and hopefully that educator always keeps an open mind to learn more or adapt their views.
Question 2- How do students benefit from 21st century learning?
My teaching philosophy is essentialism; therefore I promote 21st century learning in the classroom. That is I recognize that technology needs to be learned in school. By adopting the 21st century learning style, we will be properly preparing our students the essential knowledge and skills to be productive citizens. Students will benefit because when they get out of school they will be able to function in our society, and they will be able to use their acquired skills to get jobs, or apply them to their college courses.
Journal 9 Nets-T 5
For this assignment I had to read, summarize, analyze, and reflect on an article from the digital edition of Leading and Learning with Technology.
Fry, T. J., Houlton, A. L., Gruis, E. D., (November 2010). Leading & Learning with Technology. I Can See Me: Webcams in the classroom, International Society for Technology in Education, 38(3)
I Can See Me: Webcams in the Classroom
This article focuses on one specific use of webcams in the classroom. They call it the "I Can See Me" principle. The authors explain the procedure of using the webcam. Basically a student reads a passage out of the text into the webcam. Then the student independently reviews the video, then reviews the video with the teacher. The teacher corrects the video and gives the student guidance. The student then re- records the video. The article consisted of testimony claiming that many students have benefited from the use of webcams in this manner and have in fact become better readers.
Question 1- How can English Learners benefit from the use of the "I Can See Me" webcam principle?
I have shadowed a resource specialist before. She goes into classrooms and helps her students read. Many of these students are English Learners. I have noticed that the student are not excited to see her and go to their special reading group. I believe that using the webcams will not only help them to become better readers and English speakers but will excite them. If they are excited about the reading group they will most likely learn more and take more away from their time spent with the specialist.
Question 2- How can teachers incorporate the use of the webcam "I Can See Me" for all their students?
In every classroom I have gone in to they always start their day off with at least two hours of language arts. The students are broken down into reading groups and they complete a certain rotation everyday. The teacher could have the webcam as part of the rotation during reading groups. If the students are at various levels which will most likely be the case then the teacher can have certain groups read certain passages at their level so all the students are improving. I am sure that the webcam "I Can See Me" principle is not just for students whom are struggling.
Fry, T. J., Houlton, A. L., Gruis, E. D., (November 2010). Leading & Learning with Technology. I Can See Me: Webcams in the classroom, International Society for Technology in Education, 38(3)
I Can See Me: Webcams in the Classroom
This article focuses on one specific use of webcams in the classroom. They call it the "I Can See Me" principle. The authors explain the procedure of using the webcam. Basically a student reads a passage out of the text into the webcam. Then the student independently reviews the video, then reviews the video with the teacher. The teacher corrects the video and gives the student guidance. The student then re- records the video. The article consisted of testimony claiming that many students have benefited from the use of webcams in this manner and have in fact become better readers.
Question 1- How can English Learners benefit from the use of the "I Can See Me" webcam principle?
I have shadowed a resource specialist before. She goes into classrooms and helps her students read. Many of these students are English Learners. I have noticed that the student are not excited to see her and go to their special reading group. I believe that using the webcams will not only help them to become better readers and English speakers but will excite them. If they are excited about the reading group they will most likely learn more and take more away from their time spent with the specialist.
Question 2- How can teachers incorporate the use of the webcam "I Can See Me" for all their students?
In every classroom I have gone in to they always start their day off with at least two hours of language arts. The students are broken down into reading groups and they complete a certain rotation everyday. The teacher could have the webcam as part of the rotation during reading groups. If the students are at various levels which will most likely be the case then the teacher can have certain groups read certain passages at their level so all the students are improving. I am sure that the webcam "I Can See Me" principle is not just for students whom are struggling.
Journal 8 Nets-T 5
For this assignment I had to read, summarize, analyze, and reflect on an article from the digital edition of Leading and Learning with Technology.
Johnson, D., (November 2010) Leading & Learning with Technology. Taming the Chaos. International Society for Technology in Education. 38(3).
Taming the Chaos
In this article Doug Johnson brings up the fact students will be bringing technology from their home into the classroom. These include cell phones, ipods, ipads, laptops, etc. Johnson points out that many schools have banned the use of these devices, as they see them as a distraction. Johnson claims that their is a solution to taming the distraction that these devices cause in the classroom. The one that I find logical and agree with is setting up ground rules for the use of the devices. It was suggested that the teacher and the students work together to decide when it is appropriate to use the devices. The article was also filled with suggestions on how to incorporate these home devices to enhance learning. My only concern about this article is that it did not address the fact that many students might not be able to afford these devices. This could be an issue in a school that is diverse.
Questions 1- How does a teacher in a diverse classroom address the use of technology devices from home in their classroom?
Doug Johnson pointed out some really good ways that teachers could use to incorporate the use of the students personal devices to enhance their learning in the classroom. I believe that this is a good solution for schools that have mostly students from the same economic background, however what about those schools that have classrooms filled with middle and low socio- economic families. Half of the students in the classroom might not bring their own technology devices into the classroom, so is it fair for them that the other half of the class is able to use these devices in class? I don't believe it is. But I do not believe that banning the devices should be the solution either. So what I would do if I was a teacher in this kind of classroom is let my students know that the devices are only to be used outside and during free time in the classroom, and if they break these rules their will be consequences. I would still incorporate the use of technology in the classroom, but only on equipment that I am able to provide for the entire class.
Question 2- How will the students benefit from being able to use their personal tech devices in the classroom?
There were many benefits listed in the article by Doug Johnson. One that stuck out to me the most is the one about incorporating cell phones. I believe that cell phones are by far the most common device coming into the classroom by the student. The way a student can benefit from the cell phone is being able to save due dates in their phones, and this can keep them organized. Also the use of smart-phones has many apps available to help the student in the classroom. The most appealing to me was the one where a student can use their phone to record a lecture and then they can upload it to the computer where they can re-visit it as many times as they need. If I had the opportunity to do this in college I probably would have had better grades than what I ended up with.
Johnson, D., (November 2010) Leading & Learning with Technology. Taming the Chaos. International Society for Technology in Education. 38(3).
Taming the Chaos
In this article Doug Johnson brings up the fact students will be bringing technology from their home into the classroom. These include cell phones, ipods, ipads, laptops, etc. Johnson points out that many schools have banned the use of these devices, as they see them as a distraction. Johnson claims that their is a solution to taming the distraction that these devices cause in the classroom. The one that I find logical and agree with is setting up ground rules for the use of the devices. It was suggested that the teacher and the students work together to decide when it is appropriate to use the devices. The article was also filled with suggestions on how to incorporate these home devices to enhance learning. My only concern about this article is that it did not address the fact that many students might not be able to afford these devices. This could be an issue in a school that is diverse.
Questions 1- How does a teacher in a diverse classroom address the use of technology devices from home in their classroom?
Doug Johnson pointed out some really good ways that teachers could use to incorporate the use of the students personal devices to enhance their learning in the classroom. I believe that this is a good solution for schools that have mostly students from the same economic background, however what about those schools that have classrooms filled with middle and low socio- economic families. Half of the students in the classroom might not bring their own technology devices into the classroom, so is it fair for them that the other half of the class is able to use these devices in class? I don't believe it is. But I do not believe that banning the devices should be the solution either. So what I would do if I was a teacher in this kind of classroom is let my students know that the devices are only to be used outside and during free time in the classroom, and if they break these rules their will be consequences. I would still incorporate the use of technology in the classroom, but only on equipment that I am able to provide for the entire class.
Question 2- How will the students benefit from being able to use their personal tech devices in the classroom?
There were many benefits listed in the article by Doug Johnson. One that stuck out to me the most is the one about incorporating cell phones. I believe that cell phones are by far the most common device coming into the classroom by the student. The way a student can benefit from the cell phone is being able to save due dates in their phones, and this can keep them organized. Also the use of smart-phones has many apps available to help the student in the classroom. The most appealing to me was the one where a student can use their phone to record a lecture and then they can upload it to the computer where they can re-visit it as many times as they need. If I had the opportunity to do this in college I probably would have had better grades than what I ended up with.
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