i think voice threading is very interesting. it can be used for alot of things. one idea that came into my head, is if the teacher is not going to be present for a class, they can pre-record their lesson & have the pcitures they want or whatever presentation.
you can share, find or even post your own voice to things. its very easy for families that live over the country.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Week 7
How far should educators go in matching the technology used in instruction and classroom activities to the technology their students use?
I think that it is a good idea for teachers to try and match as closely as they can to programs and activities that their students use, just for the simple fact that you already know that the students will be intrigued by it, and will be interested in learning more about it. If you take facebook for one example, if the educator could create a website, or page that allows the students to interact, such as this blog, and let them feel as if they are responsible for something that adults use, they usually feel more mature (usually). There will always be that one instance that theres a student that will not take things maturely but that's with anything you do. Another example would be video games. There are already alot of games out there that are played as a video game, but also challenge the student in a way that it teaches them something other than how to blow something up, or run over someone for 10 points.
Are online chats and instant messaging of value in the classroom? Do they add to student learning, or do they distract from “real” instruction?
I think if they are used inside the classroom it can become a distraction, just for the fact that they would chat while the teacher is talking, but just like with passing notes, I see it as if the student is not wanting to pay attention, they should face the consequences of not knowing the material and failing. I think in class things should be mainly teacher/student conversations, and groups as well, and not so much instant messaging. On the other side, if I was the student at home and saw my classmate was on line I would be able to ask them a question, or even work on a group assignment together. So I would think this applies to the situation and not so much in general.
Are there benefits to asynchronous, text-based communication over synchronous, face-to-face communication? In what situations?
I do think there are some benefits to asynchronous over synchronous. Texting is a popular thing to do now-a-days, and mainly because you can type out what you want to say, proof read it, and send it to even mulitple people. It works great when you are trying to stay quiet. Although face-to-face doesn't need to go out of style for the main fact that we lose personal communication. So for this I'm going to say that yes there are benefits, but not anymore to synchronous.
Does using podcasts with students really enhance learning, or is it simply a newer version of passively delivering information?
In my opinion, no it doesn't enhance learning. I think it's another version of delivering information, and not necessarilary a better way either. I think there more ways of putting things outsife of the classroom and on the own of the student makes it easier for excuses not to do something or to even do enough to just "get by." You can't monitor the students progress when assigning everythng outside of the classroom.
Does videogame help develop your studying? Why or why not? Explain. What skills can you gain from it? Do you agree with the article? If you have children, would you let them play videogame every day? Why/why not?
I think in my opinion that videogames could have a positive effect on studying if done with a proper amount, and with wholesome games. I think that everyone needs a break every now and then, and videogames may be the answer. I do have a child, and even though he isn't old enough yet to play games, he still has to be entertained with different things or else he gets bored and gets fussy. Whenever he gets older, yes I will let him play, but they will be games that either I or his father have approved after playing or watching. I will check the rateings of the games, and make sure they are ones that challenge his mind and not how well he can shoot a gun or blow something up. I grew up with two older brothers, so yes I played videogames, and even though they were mario and such, I still felt challenged, and today i do enjoy puzzles and things of that sort. I think some skills you can gain from them are ones that deal with mathematics, by having to remember numbers for codes, or things like that. Or even skills such as remembering where something is. If they are played correctly then a good outcome can occur, but if overlooked they can end up like kids today and live by the tv in the dark. As far as the article, I do agree, because it is important to have codination skills eith your eyes and hands, and challenges that twst your mind.
I think that it is a good idea for teachers to try and match as closely as they can to programs and activities that their students use, just for the simple fact that you already know that the students will be intrigued by it, and will be interested in learning more about it. If you take facebook for one example, if the educator could create a website, or page that allows the students to interact, such as this blog, and let them feel as if they are responsible for something that adults use, they usually feel more mature (usually). There will always be that one instance that theres a student that will not take things maturely but that's with anything you do. Another example would be video games. There are already alot of games out there that are played as a video game, but also challenge the student in a way that it teaches them something other than how to blow something up, or run over someone for 10 points.
Are online chats and instant messaging of value in the classroom? Do they add to student learning, or do they distract from “real” instruction?
I think if they are used inside the classroom it can become a distraction, just for the fact that they would chat while the teacher is talking, but just like with passing notes, I see it as if the student is not wanting to pay attention, they should face the consequences of not knowing the material and failing. I think in class things should be mainly teacher/student conversations, and groups as well, and not so much instant messaging. On the other side, if I was the student at home and saw my classmate was on line I would be able to ask them a question, or even work on a group assignment together. So I would think this applies to the situation and not so much in general.
Are there benefits to asynchronous, text-based communication over synchronous, face-to-face communication? In what situations?
I do think there are some benefits to asynchronous over synchronous. Texting is a popular thing to do now-a-days, and mainly because you can type out what you want to say, proof read it, and send it to even mulitple people. It works great when you are trying to stay quiet. Although face-to-face doesn't need to go out of style for the main fact that we lose personal communication. So for this I'm going to say that yes there are benefits, but not anymore to synchronous.
Does using podcasts with students really enhance learning, or is it simply a newer version of passively delivering information?
In my opinion, no it doesn't enhance learning. I think it's another version of delivering information, and not necessarilary a better way either. I think there more ways of putting things outsife of the classroom and on the own of the student makes it easier for excuses not to do something or to even do enough to just "get by." You can't monitor the students progress when assigning everythng outside of the classroom.
Does videogame help develop your studying? Why or why not? Explain. What skills can you gain from it? Do you agree with the article? If you have children, would you let them play videogame every day? Why/why not?
I think in my opinion that videogames could have a positive effect on studying if done with a proper amount, and with wholesome games. I think that everyone needs a break every now and then, and videogames may be the answer. I do have a child, and even though he isn't old enough yet to play games, he still has to be entertained with different things or else he gets bored and gets fussy. Whenever he gets older, yes I will let him play, but they will be games that either I or his father have approved after playing or watching. I will check the rateings of the games, and make sure they are ones that challenge his mind and not how well he can shoot a gun or blow something up. I grew up with two older brothers, so yes I played videogames, and even though they were mario and such, I still felt challenged, and today i do enjoy puzzles and things of that sort. I think some skills you can gain from them are ones that deal with mathematics, by having to remember numbers for codes, or things like that. Or even skills such as remembering where something is. If they are played correctly then a good outcome can occur, but if overlooked they can end up like kids today and live by the tv in the dark. As far as the article, I do agree, because it is important to have codination skills eith your eyes and hands, and challenges that twst your mind.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
week 5
I do agree that students learn based on their personality types. if they are extroverted they are more likely to be more outspoken, answer questions in front of the class and so on. if they are more introverted, they usually tend to do what is asked without having to talk outloud and and interact with other students. i think it would help the teachers know the difference in personalities so they are more able to recognize ahead of time who is like what. this could help in group assignments by putting people that arent the same personality in different groups.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Week 4
I love excel spreadsheet. my mom uses it everyday in her job as a production planner, so i have seen how it is used in business ways at Coca-Cola, and it is very useful. It makes things easier when having to perfom mulitply formulas on different things.
As a teacher it is useful because you can use it to add up grades. It is better to use over a calculator because if you needed to go back in a change one grade it will automatically re-calculate the grade, and change the letter as well. It provides a two-way analysis in order to be able to do accounting things, this is useful because you can look up things by rows and/or columns. your able to add graphs that can be useful because if any information is changed, as well the graph. The formlas will allow for teachers and those using numbers to better organize things into books.
As a teacher it is useful because you can use it to add up grades. It is better to use over a calculator because if you needed to go back in a change one grade it will automatically re-calculate the grade, and change the letter as well. It provides a two-way analysis in order to be able to do accounting things, this is useful because you can look up things by rows and/or columns. your able to add graphs that can be useful because if any information is changed, as well the graph. The formlas will allow for teachers and those using numbers to better organize things into books.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
week 3
I had never seen, or heard about the Inspiration program, and honestly, I think it is a great idea. I know that when I was in gradeschool, it was hard to understand how to make maps, outlines or really and organization. I didn't understand how it helped. I think this program will and does help students in many ways. I wish we had it when I was in school!'
I think research papers are the best use of technology. It makes the students think outside the box about where they are going to have to find their information. Students can help eachother with feedback and corrections by reading and reviewing their peer's papers. I have done it before in the classroom and it honestly helped me to see it in another student's point of view. You can use technology tools to help with feedback and review by maybe having a blog where they can post their papers, and students may comment on them. The first time I had to teach a new topic was a little scarry. I am a dance teacher, and I'm use to teaching high school girls. I was given a class of 3-4 yr old girls. My biggest fear was they wouldn't learn the necessary material to improve their skills. So I researched how to teach, and what to teach and ways they would learn the best. I'm in my 4th week and it has gotten so much easier!!
I think research papers are the best use of technology. It makes the students think outside the box about where they are going to have to find their information. Students can help eachother with feedback and corrections by reading and reviewing their peer's papers. I have done it before in the classroom and it honestly helped me to see it in another student's point of view. You can use technology tools to help with feedback and review by maybe having a blog where they can post their papers, and students may comment on them. The first time I had to teach a new topic was a little scarry. I am a dance teacher, and I'm use to teaching high school girls. I was given a class of 3-4 yr old girls. My biggest fear was they wouldn't learn the necessary material to improve their skills. So I researched how to teach, and what to teach and ways they would learn the best. I'm in my 4th week and it has gotten so much easier!!
Friday, September 11, 2009
Chapter 6 Questions
What do you think about using blogs? What and how do you think blogs would be useful for education? Some people think using blogs in classrooms is a waste of students’ time. How would you respond?
I think blogs are a great idea. I think that blogs can be good for education in the sense that, a teacher could have a homework blog for students to post questions, or answers, or just talk about things, just like our discussion board. It's easier when you know that there are other students in the same situations. I don't think it's a waste of their time as long as their staying on topic. Some students might be too shy to ask questions in class, or in front of other people but this could be a good way for them to ask it and get a clear answer that they could even refer back to.
What are some ways that you could use he technology ideas in Chapter 6 to support your curriculum and student learners?
I think there are alot of good ideas mentioned in this chapter that could be used to help students with their academic curriculum. Alot of teachers say don't use Wiki anything but somethings I see it is a good idea, when it comes to things that you need insight from random people, or opinions is great. I think facebook and Myspace are great ideas if people are mature about it. It can cause alot of problems with dramatic people, but if used in a way for communities, churches, and organizations is great. They help you stay in touch with family as well.
I think blogs are a great idea. I think that blogs can be good for education in the sense that, a teacher could have a homework blog for students to post questions, or answers, or just talk about things, just like our discussion board. It's easier when you know that there are other students in the same situations. I don't think it's a waste of their time as long as their staying on topic. Some students might be too shy to ask questions in class, or in front of other people but this could be a good way for them to ask it and get a clear answer that they could even refer back to.
What are some ways that you could use he technology ideas in Chapter 6 to support your curriculum and student learners?
I think there are alot of good ideas mentioned in this chapter that could be used to help students with their academic curriculum. Alot of teachers say don't use Wiki anything but somethings I see it is a good idea, when it comes to things that you need insight from random people, or opinions is great. I think facebook and Myspace are great ideas if people are mature about it. It can cause alot of problems with dramatic people, but if used in a way for communities, churches, and organizations is great. They help you stay in touch with family as well.
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