Project 10

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PLN

My PLN contains a number of educators that are helpful references. For example William Chamberlain, educationblog, smartinson, joedale,and dr.strange. My PLN was acquired by finding useful references from Dr.Strange's contacts. Once I had a few influential contacts I discovered others from them. I do not use my PLN a lot , but I feel that once I become an educator I will use it more to get advice or ideas. I hope to start answering tweets and asking questions more.

Comments 4 Kids

I loved this project. I feel it benefited the children and me. I know I feel disappointed when I work hard on a blog topic and have no response. When I see a comment from someone who took the time to read what I have to say it makes me feel proud and excited. I am sure these kids feel the same way when they read encouraging comments from others. Also it taught me how to communicate through a blog.

EDM 310

I learned so much from this class it was great! I loved learning how to make my own videos, and create a blog. I think that as a teacher a class blog will be very helpful to me and my students. I am glad I had a chance to learn how to create, update, and use a blog effectively. I learned how to use twitter for educational purposes and find videos on YouTube to correspond to lessons I will be teaching as a educator. I loved the virtual field trips I think these will be helpful to my future students and fun to use. I learned so much form this class. Google earth was a little complected , but I think it could have its uses in a classroom. I was very excited to make my first video and very excited for my brother in law to get to see it overseas. I was never bored in this class because there was always something new to do. I liked the fact that I learned how to use technology to benefit students. At first when I signed up for this class I thought it was going to be about learning how to use word processor, and excel :( Thank God it wasn't. I feel that I know a lot more about technology and how to use it now, however I still have a lot to learn. I am probably at Medium level. I feel that to keep learning more I will have to keep PRACTICING!!! I learned so much and enjoyed this class thanks Dr. Strange.

Doug Johnson Seven Stupid Mistakes and 7 Brilliant Things Teachers/New Classroom Rules by Education Innovation:

Stupid Mistakes:

1. Not backing up data.
2.Treating a school computer like a home computer.
click here to view stupid mistakes teachers make with technology
Brilliant Things:
1.Put kids in touch with the world.
2.Empower kids with technology.
click here to view 7 Brilliant things teachers do with technology
New Classroom Rules:
1. Come to school every day, unless you would rather just go on line.
2. Bring required materials, including your laptop and cell phone every day.
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I chose Not backing up data and using school computers for personal use because I myself have lost very important documents from not backing them up and have lost money, work, and time. Using a school computer as a personal computer is just stupid because anyone has access to your personal information.
Putting children in touch with the world and empowering children with technology is genius because it allows students to learn and connect with others, and become own their ideas and thoughts. Having all lessons and class information online gives students who cant come to class a chance to participate and complete lessons at home. When children have their own means of communication such as a laptop ans cell phone they can learn and complete task earlier and more effectively.

Project 11

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Beau

At the Teacher's Desk

click here to view the blog "At the Teacher's Desk "
At the teacher's desk is a blog that allows teachers to share information and resources with each other. I feel that it is important because teachers can receive feedback and support from one another. Unlike just "googling" a topic or idea a blog allows for feedback and comments directly from the experts.I loved the post about teachers needing to become social networking experts. This post gave an awesome example of the importance of becoming a tech literate teacher and how to use social networks to your advantage.There was a sick teacher at school who needed some help finding things for students who were finshed to do so another teacher tweeted the question and instintly was provided with links and feedback!

Michael Wesch Video

In this video Michael Wesch talks about that before the Internet, blogs, YouTube, etc conversations where controlled by a few. These conversations had no significance, and where not connected to a community. People began to feel that they must be on T.V. to be significant. People began to search for an identity and recognition.
Now with these technologies people are able to express themselves freely. Also people are able to become less nervous since you are not watching them just their video. As human beings we want connection. With YouTube people are connecting without restraint. As a teacher you can encourage students to create videos to express their ideas and personalities freely. These helps students develop their creativity.

Why is important for students to post their work to blogs (or in other ways)?

1. Children can connect with authors/creators of a source. click here to learn more Children from NY choir get to sing with Fleetwood Mac after singer see's their video on YouTube.
2. Children can document their lives, chart their progress, and practice using technology.Click here to see a great example
3. Children can share their experience's with others and learn from other children's experience's.
4. Children can also connect with other children from diffirent cultures and communities, when posting their work to the global community.

ACCESS

ACCESS is a distance learning program(online learning) for high school students. ACCESS has many course offerings including foreign language and math. If a student wishes to take online classes they must meet with their counselor and have a counselor attend Information Live training seminar. This program was started in 2004.
This program helps provide high school students with greater learning opportunities.
The program connects the students with a teacher via technology and unlimited resources for learning. This program helps students achieve learning from a distance. This program also creates equality among students because students using this program all have access to unlimited resources and information. Not just one teacher with one set of books!

ALEX

ALEX is the Alabama Learning Exchange. It is basically an organized website that contains materials for teachers. It listed every standard and course of study for students in Alabama K-12. The website is organized into sub parts. One sub part is the lesson plan section which contains lesson plans for all grade levels for all types of courses. There are web links and searchers available for educators. However I feel like the most useful link is the podcast treasury. I was able to find great sources there! I feel like this part of the site is most useful for teachers of the future!

Kaia's blog

WOW! I think it is so awesome that Mr. Chamberlin created comments that had a voice thread so Kaia could somewhat understand what was going on. I feel that when she hears and sees feedback she will be encouraged and excited about learning and sharing her world with others around the world! I also think it is great that Kaia's father was able to talk to Mr.C's class about his home and country! These children are benefiting so much! They are experiencing things that they may never have had the chance to experience. They are also learning about other cultures and communities! I want to experience something like this hopefully by the end of the semester I will personally be able to connect with someone across the world ,and share something interesting with them and hopefully the can share something interesting with me!

The New Media Literacies Project

The New Media Literacies project is a research program through MIT Comparative Media Studies program that tries to find out how to teach children what they will need to participate in the global interaction. Their website has a ton of information on strategies and tips for teaching students about interacting globally. The group focuses on becoming a producer in the media world not just a consumer.The group has created photos, blogs, video's , and much more to explain their stance.click here to read more

The New Media Literacies by the NML Staff

I think that the new media literacies skills are important to posses so that you can succesfully function with the enviroment. Now we are not just consumers but producers as well with new technology. I feel that I posess multitasking skills because I can do many things at the same time. I also am a visulizer beacuse I learn best through pictures, and film. I feel to acquire the other skills one must practice using the technology.

The Networked Student

WOW! This video helped me understand the importance of creating a personal learning network. I feel that connectivism is a great tool and is more beneficial than traditional learning. I feel that almost all students have access to technology (Internet), however they are not using this technology to their advantage.
I myself now how to use goggle, create blogs, and access iTunes, but am I using the tools to my greatest advantage. Probably not. I think that when this class is over I will have a better understanding of how to create a learning network. This video points out just how useful new technology is.
As teachers we should teach children how to build a learning network. We should also provide information on how to successfully communicate with experts. I feel the most important part of creating a learning network is be organized and good time management.

This Is How We Dream Parts 1 and 2

This video talks about the ways we have communicated in the past. Research was done in the library with books. Now research is done on the internet. The internet allows you to research internationally. You are researching the world through the internet, not just you library. You can get information from all sources not just the books available at your library.
With media today you can see how someone voted, or what they stand for. The internet creates information that will live forever. This information can be updated at all times. Information is also FREE!! Through the internet you are connecting with others and sharing knowledge.
You can now collaborate and compose with others. You can use images, films,and music in your writing. You can now collect threads of experiences and put them together. With the internet you are able to view information from the past, present, and future. Since materials are updated instantly!

Pictures

here is a picture of my dog Beau.

Dr. Christie

Dr. Chrisite's website contained so much information! I focuesed on dynamic uses of digital cameras. I loved how she had information that was available in different forms. She had powerpoints, links, and photos this was great. I learned alot from her powerpoint presentaion and photos.
Some education uses of digitail cameras she talked about were for field trips, class projects, and showing pictures of the class. Having a digitail camera would help you post pictures for a class blog. She explained about grants and fund raising projects to purchase a camera for the class. I also think it was great that she provided contact information for teachers and students.
click here to view Dr.Christie's website

Duke University iPods in school

Duke provided free iPods to students in 19 courses to enhance classroom materials with digital media. Duke has gone on to broaden the program to promote the effective use of new technology in higher education.. So far the program has enhanced students learning and knowledge of technology. I think that this is awesome and an advantage for students and educators.
Other universities should follow Dukes lead and implement similar programs. The students are learning more information more effectively. Also teachers are using new technology for educational purposes. I think more schools should try this ex specially since almost all students already own ipods.
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