taken a photo of myself using a mac. Not the best photo, but not bad
for an 8:00 class.
We've been exploring mobile tools like Google 411 and SMS.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Blogging from e-mail
taken a photo of myself using a mac. Not the best photo, but not bad
for an 8:00 class.
We've been exploring mobile tools like Google 411 and SMS.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Other Blogs
I was researching some other blogs today. I noticed that it is hard to find a blog through the generic google search. I wondered how people find others blogs. Then, I saw that my professor had a link to a google blog search.
I tried it out and was amazed at how much easier it was. I guess when you're a novice like me, simple things can be hard!
As I was enjoying all the blogs (I happened to search a generic "grade three") I noticed one that a teacher used to inform her parents. It was a lot like a weekly newsletter. This would prevent the stuffing of the papers in the bags by students and the parents never getting those papers! You would need to make sure that all families have access to a computer. I love how this teacher also used the blog as a calendar for the parents of upcoming events.
Grade Three Blog
I tried it out and was amazed at how much easier it was. I guess when you're a novice like me, simple things can be hard!
As I was enjoying all the blogs (I happened to search a generic "grade three") I noticed one that a teacher used to inform her parents. It was a lot like a weekly newsletter. This would prevent the stuffing of the papers in the bags by students and the parents never getting those papers! You would need to make sure that all families have access to a computer. I love how this teacher also used the blog as a calendar for the parents of upcoming events.
Grade Three Blog
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Blogging Assignment about Multiplie Discussions
Before I begin my thoughts on multiple avenues for chatting, I want to send my best wishes to those affected by the floods. As someone who has loved ones that have lost their house, I am thankful for all the help and compassion being shown.
Last Thursday night, June 5, my class held a discussion. This online discussion was unique because it was being held across three venues, a chat room, mebeam, and secondlife. I found it hard to follow a linear conversation. There were several side conversations going on in each venue. Digital Natives would have an easier time with this multi-tasking. I however, am a very linear person and found myself getting confused and perhaps a little frustrated.
I do have a little pride that I was able to attempt all three. You do need the right equipment (microphones, speakers, cameras, high-speed internet, sound cards, video cards, and lots of other equipment I can't even comprehend) to make it the most successful. If you have the right equipment, I could see mebeam being benefically the most because you can have images and sound.
Deb, another student in my EIT class also tried to use all three. She saw some value in using mebeam and chat. She said in her blog, "As far as an aspect of distance learning, chatting and mebeam are a couple of venues which make it possible for individuals from a large geographical area to come together and share thoughts at one time. "
It was a great experience that encouraged me that I was more capable than I previously thought!
I am off to do more sandbagging.
Last Thursday night, June 5, my class held a discussion. This online discussion was unique because it was being held across three venues, a chat room, mebeam, and secondlife. I found it hard to follow a linear conversation. There were several side conversations going on in each venue. Digital Natives would have an easier time with this multi-tasking. I however, am a very linear person and found myself getting confused and perhaps a little frustrated.
I do have a little pride that I was able to attempt all three. You do need the right equipment (microphones, speakers, cameras, high-speed internet, sound cards, video cards, and lots of other equipment I can't even comprehend) to make it the most successful. If you have the right equipment, I could see mebeam being benefically the most because you can have images and sound.
Deb, another student in my EIT class also tried to use all three. She saw some value in using mebeam and chat. She said in her blog, "As far as an aspect of distance learning, chatting and mebeam are a couple of venues which make it possible for individuals from a large geographical area to come together and share thoughts at one time. "
It was a great experience that encouraged me that I was more capable than I previously thought!
I am off to do more sandbagging.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Changing Profession
I was talking to my students the other day about space exploration. They wanted to know more about Neil Armstrong. I did not remember much from many years ago when I was a student. However, I was able to go to my computer and search Neil Armstrong. I then put up the information on the projector so the students could see pictures of him. We learned together.
As a teacher, my role was to have all the facts and information and help the students learn those facts. Now, through technology, we can learn together. This gives them endless learning opportunities since I do not know everything! They can learn beyond my limited knowledge. I just wonder how long until others catch on and realize that learning is different for kids today, so teaching must be different as well.
As a teacher, my role was to have all the facts and information and help the students learn those facts. Now, through technology, we can learn together. This gives them endless learning opportunities since I do not know everything! They can learn beyond my limited knowledge. I just wonder how long until others catch on and realize that learning is different for kids today, so teaching must be different as well.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
First Posting
Well, this is completely new to me! Before this month, (and my diving into a master's program) I was not even sure what a Blog was. I think that my learning curve is going to be very sharp as I am immersed into technology.
I guess I will start with my first aha thought of the week:
As I was reading Pensky's article Engage Me or Enrage Me I wondered why I had never even considered kids need changed instruction. It is such a simple concept, yet I had never stopped to consider its implications. I know that kids today are different from when I was in school, yet we try to teach them the same things in the same way.
This concept is thrilling and terrifying at the same time. It is exciting and thrilling to think about what these kids will be capable of in the future, with the right instruction. It is terrifying to think about overhauling the education system. Change is always terrifying.
Anyway, I've rambled enough for my first posting.
-Angi
I guess I will start with my first aha thought of the week:
As I was reading Pensky's article Engage Me or Enrage Me I wondered why I had never even considered kids need changed instruction. It is such a simple concept, yet I had never stopped to consider its implications. I know that kids today are different from when I was in school, yet we try to teach them the same things in the same way.
This concept is thrilling and terrifying at the same time. It is exciting and thrilling to think about what these kids will be capable of in the future, with the right instruction. It is terrifying to think about overhauling the education system. Change is always terrifying.
Anyway, I've rambled enough for my first posting.
-Angi
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