I really liked the music at the beginning to start off the podcast; this reminded me of a radio talk show. These podcast seemed unscripted since they were just talking and joking with each other. I think it’s awesome how the teachers can connect across the globe to share ideas, and experiences. Joan shares her three favorite photo sharing links. Her favorite is Flicker. This reminds me of the news because they are introducing and explaining the latest and greatest tools for teachers.

Kidcast was very interesting to me because children where doing the podcast. I liked the movie review the children did, and how they incorporated music. I think it is great how children are learning how to use new technology. This helps connect them to other children. It also is a fun way for children to express themselves.

Connect Learning episode 90 with David Warlick was interesting because you got to listen to a conference meeting with thousands of librarians. The Liberians where giving ideas on how students could create podcast in the library and use their podcast in their classroom. Every Liberian that spoke had a different idea on how to best use podcast in the library and classrooms. It was pretty awesome that anyone could listen to this conference even though they could not go to the conference.

Ed Techtalk, MacBreak Weekly, and This week in Photography, all dealt with ways and means to help you developed as a professional. Some of the guests were on skype. This was the first time I have heard this so it was interesting to me. MacBreak Weekly helped me learn about Mac products. The episode I heard they were talking about mifii. This was interesting to me because I had not heard about that. This week in Photography talked about stowebish photography and even had an interview. I think it is pretty awesome that these podcast where teaching me about knew technology and how to use it.

Vicki Davis Harness Your Students Digital Smarts

Wow! She is doing an awesome job at connecting her students to the rest of the global community. Her students also seem to be interested in what they are earning and wanting to learn more. She is trying to teach her students to be able to work any technology. She is teaching her students to be learners.
I loved her idea of Digi Teen. I think she is doing something that most teachers are not. More teachers should try and incorporate some of the technology she uses. For example teachers should let students write blogs, use podcast, and google docs. Students should be more familiar with technological resources available to them.

Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity

I really enjoyed this talk. I agree with a lot of the things that Ken Robinson says. Ken Robinson points out the fact that in the current school system creativity is shunned. Children who are different or what they are good at isn’t studied in school are taught to only focus on the "important" subjects that will get them a job. Such as math, or science. The arts are not studied enough in school. Art and music classes are just as important as math and science classes. Schools should offer more liberal arts classes to children.
I think Ken Robinson proved his point about this when he talked about the director of cat’s childhood education. I also feel that today students are being labeled as ADD or ADHD to often. I know that in some cases a child may need medical help, but the statistics are too high. Just because a child can't concentrate, moves around a lot, and doesn’t pay attention does not mean that he or she is ADD or ADHD. Maybe the teacher isn’t keeping the child interested.

Did You Know?3.0 and Mr. Winkle Wakes

Did you know? 3.0 opens my eyes to the fact that our world is changing extremely fast. The Internet is by far the best resource to date to connect the entire planet. The Internet is becoming the most effective tool for communication, research, advertising, and selling products. The Internet is beginning to replace older resources such as radio, newspapers, books, and even phones. The Internet alone could probably run the entire planet.
The sad part is the United States is so far behind these technical advances. The Chinese are building new technology every day leaving the United States in the dust. The United States is one of the largest nations with the best resources and still we are falling behind countries like China and India.

This video does an excellent job of pointing out the fact that the education system is out of date. The education system in the United States is not using all of it technological resources. Businesses, and hospitals are using computer and Internet resources to change the entire way the world is running. Technology is changing jobs and how they are done. Technology is making things easier and more accurate.
The school systems should be teaching children how to uses this technology.
The entire system must change, however I feel that it hasn’t because administrators are afraid that new technology could replace their jobs. For now teachers should at least incorporate new ways of learning in their classrooms. For example blogs, podcast, and ebooks.

About Me

My name is Jessica Kate Pose, however I go by Katie. I was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. I currently reside in Fairhope, Alabama. I am twenty-one years old. I am pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. I would like to teach kindergarten through second grade students. I hope to continue my education and earn a masters degree in Educational Leadership. I then would like to become a school counselor.

My work experience includes part time work as a sales associate at Bama Breeze Outdoor Apparel & Accessories. I also baby-sit during my time off. I have worked as a Lifeguard and swim instructor at the YMCA in the past. I had to stop working at the YMCA to focus on school.

I went to school at St. Ignatius, McGill-Toolen, and now South Alabama. I volunteer at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Fairhope as a Sunday school teacher. I am a member of College Republicans. I have been active in sports my whole life. I played soccer growing up and was a cheerleader in high school. After high school I started coaching private cheerleading lessons for girls. I love to run, travel, paint, go to the beach, and watch movies. I also enjoy photography. I am one of six children. I also have a golden retriever named Bo. He is three years old, and he loves the water!!

First Blog

Hi!
This is my very first blog.