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What? Understanding Digital Images
This article outlines what users need to be aware of when incorporating digital images, such as resolution, editing photos, how to use photos, as well as how to incorporate all of these integral elements into the classroom.
Now What? This article is a great resource when using digital images in the classroom. It is important to know what types of resolution is best to be used, as well as what types of cameras will be best to use. This article will allow me to use the digital pictures in all activities that I do.
What? 10 Tips for filming Summarized by Karin Lindstrom
This is a great article that lists the best tips when filming. It outlines best practices: shoot many angles, don't plan on editing, plan out everything, don't zoom during filming, good audio (use headphones), lighting is essential, use a tripod, don't be afraid of retakes, be weary about interview questions, do not focus the shots based on the center.
Now What? This article is great to use when filming a movie for the classroom. I will be referring to this article while filming my digital story project.
What? Beyond Words, the Craftsmanship of Digital products
This article is great for teachers to use when thinking about using digital storytelling in their classroom. It outlines the important aspects that teachers should ensure that students are including in their projects as well as describing why these aspects are important to includes.
Now What? This article is great for me to use in my classroom when I am preparing to use this type of project in the classroom.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday October 12th
This website, edmodo.com is a great tool for teachers, schools, and students to utilize. This website is an interactive database that allows teachers to upload content, share information with students and colleagues, send out reminders about assignments, and many more functions. This site is a great tool to use in the classroom because it allows the teacher to fully integrate technology into the classroom, as demonstrated in the video, comparing the program with the effects of osmosis. I could use this in my classroom to create more learning opportunities using the internet and other technological sources for the students.
The article this week "If I Teach This Way, Am I Doing My Job?" by Debra Sprague and Christopher Dede, gave a great insight into the use and fears of constructivism in the classroom. This article is a great tool to use later when developing my philosophy of education. It discusses the amany ways that the constructivist teaching method can be very beneficial to students and to a classroom environment, it also sheds light on the potential negatives that teachers may see.
The article this week "If I Teach This Way, Am I Doing My Job?" by Debra Sprague and Christopher Dede, gave a great insight into the use and fears of constructivism in the classroom. This article is a great tool to use later when developing my philosophy of education. It discusses the amany ways that the constructivist teaching method can be very beneficial to students and to a classroom environment, it also sheds light on the potential negatives that teachers may see.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday September 28th
Technological pedagogical content knowledge
This was a rather long article that talked about TPACK and the many dimensions of integrating technology. This article helped me gain a better understanding of what the TPACK theory and pedagogical approach is and how to use it. I will use this article in order to gain a deeper understanding of the content and how I will use it in my own classroom.
Constructing learning: Using technology to support teaching for understanding
This article was very interesting how it emphasized the use of integration of content knowledge with technology. The article also talked about infusing many different knowledge and experiences into the use and knowledge gaining component of using technology within the curriculum. I really liked this article because it talked about how to make learning and using technology a real experience for children to help develop their understanding in the subjects.
Empowering igeneration
This article was about how teachers can effectively integrate technology in the classroom and connect many other real life experiences through the web. The programs designed allow the children to become more engaged with their environment and help manufacture a deeper understanding about the world around them. I would use this article as an idea basis to get my students more involved in current events around the world.
Earth science - 4th grade - interaction on the web
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/
http://www.hsv.com/scitech/earthsci/quake.html
I would use these sites when talking about volcanic activity, I could show them this interactive map that shows the up to date activity around the world. We would also be able to investigate specific volcanoes around the world and discuss. This was used in one of my classes and it was a real eye opener, it really made me aware of all of the activity on the earth.
This was a rather long article that talked about TPACK and the many dimensions of integrating technology. This article helped me gain a better understanding of what the TPACK theory and pedagogical approach is and how to use it. I will use this article in order to gain a deeper understanding of the content and how I will use it in my own classroom.
Constructing learning: Using technology to support teaching for understanding
This article was very interesting how it emphasized the use of integration of content knowledge with technology. The article also talked about infusing many different knowledge and experiences into the use and knowledge gaining component of using technology within the curriculum. I really liked this article because it talked about how to make learning and using technology a real experience for children to help develop their understanding in the subjects.
Empowering igeneration
This article was about how teachers can effectively integrate technology in the classroom and connect many other real life experiences through the web. The programs designed allow the children to become more engaged with their environment and help manufacture a deeper understanding about the world around them. I would use this article as an idea basis to get my students more involved in current events around the world.
Earth science - 4th grade - interaction on the web
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/
http://www.hsv.com/scitech/earthsci/quake.html
I would use these sites when talking about volcanic activity, I could show them this interactive map that shows the up to date activity around the world. We would also be able to investigate specific volcanoes around the world and discuss. This was used in one of my classes and it was a real eye opener, it really made me aware of all of the activity on the earth.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday September 21st
Over the weekend I read the article "A Range of Use: Technology in Learning" by Cheryl Lemke which talked about the importance of incorporating technology in the classroom. She also wrote about the many different ways that technology can be used and how it will challenge students knowledge and bring them to new levels of understanding. From this article I will take a new understanding about how technology can open new doors of learning for children.
I also read the article from "library.jhu.edu/researchhelp/general/evaluating/" that discussed what it means to evaluate important information from sites and to question the validity of sites when using them especially in the education profession. From this article I have a new found respect and understanding of what types of sites to use and how to ensure that I am using true and valid information from reliable sources.
This is actually a really cool site that we visited today in class called, cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/Collaborative+Tools which is a large table of different pages and resources such as wiki and wordle that allow users to participate in a host of different programs. This is an extremely useful site when looking for any sites that will help integrate technology into the classroom more or to get children more familiar with technology. I would many different sites listed on this web page to help me get information out to my classroom and parents, as well as help organize information for the children as well as my lesson plan.
The site mindmeister.c is a great site that is very inventive and is the host of wordle. I really like this program and I would love to use it in my classroom to display different important concepts as well as use it as a homework assignment that kids can work on at home and have fun with exploring their writing and response skills.
I also read the article from "library.jhu.edu/researchhelp/general/evaluating/" that discussed what it means to evaluate important information from sites and to question the validity of sites when using them especially in the education profession. From this article I have a new found respect and understanding of what types of sites to use and how to ensure that I am using true and valid information from reliable sources.
This is actually a really cool site that we visited today in class called, cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/Collaborative+Tools which is a large table of different pages and resources such as wiki and wordle that allow users to participate in a host of different programs. This is an extremely useful site when looking for any sites that will help integrate technology into the classroom more or to get children more familiar with technology. I would many different sites listed on this web page to help me get information out to my classroom and parents, as well as help organize information for the children as well as my lesson plan.
The site mindmeister.c is a great site that is very inventive and is the host of wordle. I really like this program and I would love to use it in my classroom to display different important concepts as well as use it as a homework assignment that kids can work on at home and have fun with exploring their writing and response skills.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday Sept. 14 Classwork
Discovery Ed from ideal.az
Great resource for different lesson plans, includes full and clips of videos that would be great to use in the classroom. Not only that, but there is also a lesson plan library full of 200+ lesson plans at the ready! (Found under teacher center) So Cool!!
Great resource for different lesson plans, includes full and clips of videos that would be great to use in the classroom. Not only that, but there is also a lesson plan library full of 200+ lesson plans at the ready! (Found under teacher center) So Cool!!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Tuesday Septermber 14th Homework
From the article, Connecting the digital dots, I have decided that in my classroom I will provide opportunities for students to develop their digital literacy skills by challenging them to access the internet on safe assigned sites that will enable them to learn more about the topic that is being discussed in class. They will also be challenged to type up their big end of the unit assignments on their own in Microsoft word that includes clipart. I would like my students to be presented with many opportunities to learn something new about the computer and how it can help them accomplish many things in relation to education.
Social Networking Project:
From the Myspace article I learned how social networking operates, that is essentially is a domino effect as people add friends into their friend space. I think that the way that myspace works is quite common sense, it is the way we make most personal conections in the real world, however being online can open up the social networks to places that were unaccessible to people typically. This article makes me wonder how this type of social networking will impact our children and their ability to make and facilitate friendships with people in the real world.
Social networking is dangerous for children. Like many sites on the internet, it is hard to identify who the user is communicating with and what their intentions are. How will myspace propose to stop the illegal and improper conduct that occurs on the site? Myspace is the host of many different pages including one for music and for public opinion and education. These pages are one of the benefits that a social networking site has to offer users.
Teacher's use of Social networking sites:
From the articles I read it seems like educators can use myspace and facebook as a positive tool to stay in contact with past students, and to model appropriate behavior. When using myspace and facebook in those positive ways, i think as teachers we can use them to be change agents.
The use of social networking sites by teachers in the classroom is a tricky situation and should be approached cautiously. Teachers need to make decisions that will benefit children by teaching them how to behave appropriately and to also not act inappropriately. What happens if one teacher uses myspace or facebook for the wrong reasons, how would that look on us as professionals?
Teachers are using social networking in the classroom in many positive ways. They are using it to show students how to social network with others, stay connected, and how to behave appropriately in cyberspace.
However, teachers need to keep in mind the responsibility aspect of the social networking site and how dangerous it can be. Social networking on the internet is a public matter, it is important to be mindful of what image is being portrayed by that individual and the actions taken on the internet.
Social Networking Project:
From the Myspace article I learned how social networking operates, that is essentially is a domino effect as people add friends into their friend space. I think that the way that myspace works is quite common sense, it is the way we make most personal conections in the real world, however being online can open up the social networks to places that were unaccessible to people typically. This article makes me wonder how this type of social networking will impact our children and their ability to make and facilitate friendships with people in the real world.
Social networking is dangerous for children. Like many sites on the internet, it is hard to identify who the user is communicating with and what their intentions are. How will myspace propose to stop the illegal and improper conduct that occurs on the site? Myspace is the host of many different pages including one for music and for public opinion and education. These pages are one of the benefits that a social networking site has to offer users.
Teacher's use of Social networking sites:
From the articles I read it seems like educators can use myspace and facebook as a positive tool to stay in contact with past students, and to model appropriate behavior. When using myspace and facebook in those positive ways, i think as teachers we can use them to be change agents.
The use of social networking sites by teachers in the classroom is a tricky situation and should be approached cautiously. Teachers need to make decisions that will benefit children by teaching them how to behave appropriately and to also not act inappropriately. What happens if one teacher uses myspace or facebook for the wrong reasons, how would that look on us as professionals?
Teachers are using social networking in the classroom in many positive ways. They are using it to show students how to social network with others, stay connected, and how to behave appropriately in cyberspace.
However, teachers need to keep in mind the responsibility aspect of the social networking site and how dangerous it can be. Social networking on the internet is a public matter, it is important to be mindful of what image is being portrayed by that individual and the actions taken on the internet.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Thursday the 9th
The first website of today was rainforesteducation.com, which is a great resource and reference for students to go to when learning about the rainforest. The site is very interactive with videos, pictures and graphics and informative text.
The second website of today is a resource for teachers to find handouts that advocate new technology integration in the classroom.
The third website of today is the answergarden.ch. This is a great classroom activity that allows users/students to answer a question that the teachers poses and submit it to the site, and see a representation of everyone's answers in an aesthetically pleasing way.
I have signed up for 3 newsletters that will help me develop as a professional.
-EdCompass
This newsletter is geared toward those teachers that integrate technology into their classroom and about using smart board and interactions.
-Edutopia
This newsletter focuses on Integrated Studies, Project Learning, Social & Emotional Learning, Technology Integration, Teacher Development, Comprehensive Assessment. This newsletter was set up by the George Lucas Educational Foundation and brings up important topics in education today.
-eschoolnews
This newsletter is another resource to learn more about integrating technology into the classroom.
The second website of today is a resource for teachers to find handouts that advocate new technology integration in the classroom.
The third website of today is the answergarden.ch. This is a great classroom activity that allows users/students to answer a question that the teachers poses and submit it to the site, and see a representation of everyone's answers in an aesthetically pleasing way.
I have signed up for 3 newsletters that will help me develop as a professional.
-EdCompass
This newsletter is geared toward those teachers that integrate technology into their classroom and about using smart board and interactions.
-Edutopia
This newsletter focuses on Integrated Studies, Project Learning, Social & Emotional Learning, Technology Integration, Teacher Development, Comprehensive Assessment. This newsletter was set up by the George Lucas Educational Foundation and brings up important topics in education today.
-eschoolnews
This newsletter is another resource to learn more about integrating technology into the classroom.
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