Sunday, September 26, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Blog Post #5
Eagle's Nest Radio
I thought their podcast were very informational. Everyone had an equal opportunity to do something in this podcast. They all seemed like they was having fun. To me, just by them being involved and playing a part in the podcast, it will motivated them to want to learn more.
The Benefits of Podcasting In The Classroom
This was a good video. I learned alot about podcasting and how it really works. Also, I learned that ypu can use music, pictures, and other tools to make your podcast just the way you want it. Podcasting allows students as well as teachers to teach each other the concepts of podcasting.
100 Ways To Use Your iPod To Learn and Study Better
To be honest, I really didn't believe an iPod could help a person learn nor study better. I thought it brings too much distractions from the thing you're trying to do. But after looking at this post, I found out iPods are very helpful. It had all types of programs that were educational. Also, it not only had programs for the adults but for the children as well.
I thought their podcast were very informational. Everyone had an equal opportunity to do something in this podcast. They all seemed like they was having fun. To me, just by them being involved and playing a part in the podcast, it will motivated them to want to learn more.
The Benefits of Podcasting In The Classroom
This was a good video. I learned alot about podcasting and how it really works. Also, I learned that ypu can use music, pictures, and other tools to make your podcast just the way you want it. Podcasting allows students as well as teachers to teach each other the concepts of podcasting.
100 Ways To Use Your iPod To Learn and Study Better
To be honest, I really didn't believe an iPod could help a person learn nor study better. I thought it brings too much distractions from the thing you're trying to do. But after looking at this post, I found out iPods are very helpful. It had all types of programs that were educational. Also, it not only had programs for the adults but for the children as well.
Additional Assignment #1
Google Squared makes researching easier. It provides you with information in a table format. This is a very helpful tool in the education department.
Wolfram Alpha is very detailed. It provides you with information in a bullet format. It's also very helpful when trying to look information on something.
Before this assignment, I have never heard about Google Squared or Wolfram Alpha. I have learned alot just by typing in whatever it was that I wanted to know about.
Wolfram Alpha is very detailed. It provides you with information in a bullet format. It's also very helpful when trying to look information on something.
Before this assignment, I have never heard about Google Squared or Wolfram Alpha. I have learned alot just by typing in whatever it was that I wanted to know about.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Blog Post #4
Don't Teach Your Kids This Stuff. Please? Scott McLeod
I enjoyed reading this post. I think technology is improving by the minute everyday. i love the sarcasm in this post as well. Parents and teachers should teach their children/students this so they will be able to keep up with the new technologies but at the same time, also monitortheir activities until they get a good understanding about the techology.
The iSchool Initiative. Travis
I really like this video. Travis had some wonderful ideas on making the schools and classrooms much easier for both parents and students. I also love the idea about turning the iPhones into an iSchool. To me, this will help many parents get more involve in their children's schools.
Also, it will save alot of parents money because they would'nt have to worry about paying for books and other schools materials. Although there are many great ideas about the iSchool, I have concerns dealing with the teachers. I think it would be very hard for any teacher to grade all the students work and answer their questions through an iSchool. Don't get me wrong, the iSchool is a great idea but it need to not only be easier for the students but the teachers as well.
The Lost Generation
Well, I must say, this video started off very sad and depression. I like the way she formatted the information in this video. She stated that "Happiness comes from within is a lie and Money makes me happy." I think without happiness, nothing is worth living for because money comes and it goes but happiness stays forever. This video really caught my attention.
Eric Whitace's Virtual Choir
OMG!!! This was a very relaxing song. It's amazing how 185 people can come together and make something so wonderful. And to top it off, they never met each other. This shows us how the Internet and technology these days are improving. It makes me want to learn everything there is to know about the new technology.
I enjoyed reading this post. I think technology is improving by the minute everyday. i love the sarcasm in this post as well. Parents and teachers should teach their children/students this so they will be able to keep up with the new technologies but at the same time, also monitortheir activities until they get a good understanding about the techology.
The iSchool Initiative. Travis
I really like this video. Travis had some wonderful ideas on making the schools and classrooms much easier for both parents and students. I also love the idea about turning the iPhones into an iSchool. To me, this will help many parents get more involve in their children's schools.
Also, it will save alot of parents money because they would'nt have to worry about paying for books and other schools materials. Although there are many great ideas about the iSchool, I have concerns dealing with the teachers. I think it would be very hard for any teacher to grade all the students work and answer their questions through an iSchool. Don't get me wrong, the iSchool is a great idea but it need to not only be easier for the students but the teachers as well.
The Lost Generation
Well, I must say, this video started off very sad and depression. I like the way she formatted the information in this video. She stated that "Happiness comes from within is a lie and Money makes me happy." I think without happiness, nothing is worth living for because money comes and it goes but happiness stays forever. This video really caught my attention.
Eric Whitace's Virtual Choir
OMG!!! This was a very relaxing song. It's amazing how 185 people can come together and make something so wonderful. And to top it off, they never met each other. This shows us how the Internet and technology these days are improving. It makes me want to learn everything there is to know about the new technology.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Blog Post #3
Micheal Wesch: A Vision of Students Today
This video is very realistic. It reminds me so much of the things I've had to experience in college. Especially the part about spending too much money on books that will never be open and getting only 7hrs of sleep. I mean now a days most teachers want you to buy a 90 or more dollar book that they barely teach out of. To me, it's a waste of time and money. Also about the facebook part, I can really relate to that. I am guilty of being on facebook in class when I'm suppose to be doing my work and paying attention. I think in order for problems like this to be corrected, the university need to have certain websites blocked such as facebook, myspace, and other chat sites.
Kelly Hines: It's Not About Technology
Ms. Hines hit the nail on the head. A teacher must be a learner in order to keep up with the new ways of improving teaching. Hines said "We must look at learning as the product of a successful day", which means teachers must make sure that every student is learningand understanding the subject at hand.
Karl Fisch: Is It Okay To Be A Technologically Illiterate Teacher?
In todays time, it is very important that teachers are technology literate. Now in every classroom, they have the smart boards but it can only help if the teachers know how to use it correctly.
Gary Hayes: Social Media Count
This was a great video. I believe social media have a big effect on the way teachers teach. Teachers are going to have to be technology literate so they can benefit their students. When teaching in the classroom, we should be able to present these tools and allow our students to use these resources to the best of their abilities.
This video is very realistic. It reminds me so much of the things I've had to experience in college. Especially the part about spending too much money on books that will never be open and getting only 7hrs of sleep. I mean now a days most teachers want you to buy a 90 or more dollar book that they barely teach out of. To me, it's a waste of time and money. Also about the facebook part, I can really relate to that. I am guilty of being on facebook in class when I'm suppose to be doing my work and paying attention. I think in order for problems like this to be corrected, the university need to have certain websites blocked such as facebook, myspace, and other chat sites.
Kelly Hines: It's Not About Technology
Ms. Hines hit the nail on the head. A teacher must be a learner in order to keep up with the new ways of improving teaching. Hines said "We must look at learning as the product of a successful day", which means teachers must make sure that every student is learningand understanding the subject at hand.
Karl Fisch: Is It Okay To Be A Technologically Illiterate Teacher?
In todays time, it is very important that teachers are technology literate. Now in every classroom, they have the smart boards but it can only help if the teachers know how to use it correctly.
Gary Hayes: Social Media Count
This was a great video. I believe social media have a big effect on the way teachers teach. Teachers are going to have to be technology literate so they can benefit their students. When teaching in the classroom, we should be able to present these tools and allow our students to use these resources to the best of their abilities.
C4T #2
The first post That "Let's Do More Mentality", Mr. Eyler states that it's our responsibility to want to do more to seek improvement. Which means people always think or say they have to do more without considering whether or not whay they are doing now is working. My response was don't stop what you're doing just to fix your problems. Instead just add new ideas to help you build on fixing the old ones. Remember doing more is always a good idea.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
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