Thursday, April 29, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Journal Artical # 6: Web 2.0 Assignment Nets 3 and 4
For this assignment I looked Google Earth “gearth” because I teach math and advanced math and I am currently trying some of these lessons out.Wow, I was just blown away with the following site realworldmath.org. This site although new has very intrusting real world math application lessons. This is something I was trying to find for some time now, I looked at the currency exchange site and how important is it for students to know the exchange rate of the world. We are currently becoming a very global economy and with Mexico so close student will have to learn the importance of other countries exchange rates. I really loved how Google created this program to target students to better understand Math and really fall in love with concepts. It is what many Math teachers have said in the discussions boards our wiki’s and it just makes Math more visual an appealing for students.
Currently Google only has a couple of lessons on the site and are wanting to place more with more teacher feed back so it looks like teachers are really going to have to share this information and have them promote it to each other. The site is free and wow another lesson that just is amazing is Sketch up from Google what an awesome way for students to just fall in love with engineering and marketing. This is a great site for many visual learners or students who have a passion for the arts. Imagine being able to create a product from scratch and being able to present it to the class. The days of two dimensional objects are gone and welcome the three dimensional world of math as it should be.
Currently Google only has a couple of lessons on the site and are wanting to place more with more teacher feed back so it looks like teachers are really going to have to share this information and have them promote it to each other. The site is free and wow another lesson that just is amazing is Sketch up from Google what an awesome way for students to just fall in love with engineering and marketing. This is a great site for many visual learners or students who have a passion for the arts. Imagine being able to create a product from scratch and being able to present it to the class. The days of two dimensional objects are gone and welcome the three dimensional world of math as it should be.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Journal Artical # 10: Envisioning the future: dave moursund speaks about what's ahead for educational technology NETS 3 and 4
Fingal, D. (2009-2010). Envisioning the future: dave moursund speaks about what's ahead for educational technology. Learning and leading with Technology online journal, 37(4),
This article really hammers the nail in my philosophy of computing being incorporated in the classroom environment. The article states that learning curve in computing is increasing and that administrators, teachers, stakeholders, are holding the idea off. The article also states that by the time one kindergarten generation graduates from college computers would have rapidly changed the job market. Which is true for every generation, the world is changing and current administrators are not moving fast enough. We need to incorporate technology in the classroom now in order to save jobs, paper, and many other resources that could be used with technology in the classroom. I also see the gap between teachers and technology when many of the teachers today can not meet the ISTE standards to a sixth grade level. Although many students they are teaching use technology on a daily basis and are way advanced then many of their teachers.
As educators what do we do?
According to the author we should use many lessons that involve collaborative group work online. We should teach our students to be good digital citizens online. We should also have more teacher trainings on using technology in the classroom. I do not know how many teachers do not even know how to email each other let alone run a chat discussion.
Can districts test teachers for proficiency?
It is possible that teachers will have to some day show proficiency in many parts of technology in order to have a teaching job. I know that this would really help many districts that have teachers that do not want to change and use technology in the classroom. We must get used to using technology in the classroom because I believe if are education system is going to survive as a world leader we must embrace technology in the classroom.
This article really hammers the nail in my philosophy of computing being incorporated in the classroom environment. The article states that learning curve in computing is increasing and that administrators, teachers, stakeholders, are holding the idea off. The article also states that by the time one kindergarten generation graduates from college computers would have rapidly changed the job market. Which is true for every generation, the world is changing and current administrators are not moving fast enough. We need to incorporate technology in the classroom now in order to save jobs, paper, and many other resources that could be used with technology in the classroom. I also see the gap between teachers and technology when many of the teachers today can not meet the ISTE standards to a sixth grade level. Although many students they are teaching use technology on a daily basis and are way advanced then many of their teachers.
As educators what do we do?
According to the author we should use many lessons that involve collaborative group work online. We should teach our students to be good digital citizens online. We should also have more teacher trainings on using technology in the classroom. I do not know how many teachers do not even know how to email each other let alone run a chat discussion.
Can districts test teachers for proficiency?
It is possible that teachers will have to some day show proficiency in many parts of technology in order to have a teaching job. I know that this would really help many districts that have teachers that do not want to change and use technology in the classroom. We must get used to using technology in the classroom because I believe if are education system is going to survive as a world leader we must embrace technology in the classroom.
Journal Artical #9: Playing the Skype NETS 2 and 4
Weller, T. (2009-2010). Playing the skype. Learning and leading with Technology online journal, 37(6),
Great article about Skype in the classroom and how one teacher used it. The teacher had artist talk about the music business and what it takes to be a famous artist. The teacher was also amazed at how technology has changed so much that ten years ago this would of not been possible. Skype is a location online where students can talk to experts in the field of their choice and ask questions. I believe this is great resources for students in middle school and high school who are thinking of what career path to take. They can ask experts in the field and come to a conclusion if they would like to continue their education or make a change. Skype seems like a really great place where teachers are no longer the researcher of many questions but rather asking the expert right in front of them.
What are the positives of using skype in the classroom?
Students can talk to experts and find out that everything takes a team effort to complete. Students can see that it takes other people behind the scenes to make everything happen. Students could also talk individuals like music artists and movie makers and editors and learn about jobs that did not even know about. By using Skype in the classroom students will just get one more chance to leave the classroom and have fun talking to experts.
Is this affordable?
According to the article all you need is broadband access and some webcams. Really that is almost everyone and every district practically could do this. It also seems very easy to do and currently right now webcams are very inexpensive and very accessible to everyone. This technology can be used to districts that have very low social economic students which would be a plus for them. Students in every district could talk to experts and see the positives of all of these jobs and truly be empowered by education.
Great article about Skype in the classroom and how one teacher used it. The teacher had artist talk about the music business and what it takes to be a famous artist. The teacher was also amazed at how technology has changed so much that ten years ago this would of not been possible. Skype is a location online where students can talk to experts in the field of their choice and ask questions. I believe this is great resources for students in middle school and high school who are thinking of what career path to take. They can ask experts in the field and come to a conclusion if they would like to continue their education or make a change. Skype seems like a really great place where teachers are no longer the researcher of many questions but rather asking the expert right in front of them.
What are the positives of using skype in the classroom?
Students can talk to experts and find out that everything takes a team effort to complete. Students can see that it takes other people behind the scenes to make everything happen. Students could also talk individuals like music artists and movie makers and editors and learn about jobs that did not even know about. By using Skype in the classroom students will just get one more chance to leave the classroom and have fun talking to experts.
Is this affordable?
According to the article all you need is broadband access and some webcams. Really that is almost everyone and every district practically could do this. It also seems very easy to do and currently right now webcams are very inexpensive and very accessible to everyone. This technology can be used to districts that have very low social economic students which would be a plus for them. Students in every district could talk to experts and see the positives of all of these jobs and truly be empowered by education.
Journal Artical #8: Navigate the digital rapids NETS 3 and 5
Lindsay, J, & Davis, V. (2009-2010). Navigate the digital rapids. Learning and leading with Technology online journal, 37(6),
The article talked about the positives of educating students to be digital citizens. What teachers need to do in order to make online learning a great experience for students was outlined in the article. Customizes which basically means allow yourself to learn all of these tools and use them to teach students to be digital citizens. Teachers also need to be monitoring and seeing what students are posting on a daily basis. I also like the discipline plan the article talked about coping and showing the student the inappropriate content and then either have them apologize and then take away their right to post online. Many of these projects need to be student driven with teachers overseeing so that students can thrive online. The article also mentioned that students need to make digital portfolios and that teachers need to help them create these portfolio. Teachers need to be dynamic and able to create new and innovative projects online that students can share with future colleges.
Should teachers have help monitoring student information?
I know this sound like a lot of fun and I am all for student driven online learning but when It comes to me and my classroom it does take a lot of my class time and I have to tell my principal that many of these projects occur during class time. For instance I use think quest and I post a question and I have students posting read aloud and I really do not have time to monitor it, till I see it the next day. In class we read all the postings and luckily for me not one of my students has posted something inappropriate. If I have posting over the weekend I do have my technology teacher oversee them and if anything is negative I have her call me or text me. But I know many teachers are probably like myself and have very few time to see what is going on online it is very helpful to have a technology teacher to help you out.
What kind of discipline should be taken?
Currently learning online and posting comments is a privilege for students that have good academic behavior in class. But I know that students that struggle would probably really thrive from posting online or doing projects. But does the behavior in class also transcend to online projects. We are using this technology this quarter with one of our best classes this year and are getting great results. Although we want to have all classes posting on think quest but like my technology teacher said the teacher has to observe and monitor the information and currently the teacher in that class is not very tech savvy. So the technology teacher has decided that she does not want to monitor for her because it is a lot of work.
The article talked about the positives of educating students to be digital citizens. What teachers need to do in order to make online learning a great experience for students was outlined in the article. Customizes which basically means allow yourself to learn all of these tools and use them to teach students to be digital citizens. Teachers also need to be monitoring and seeing what students are posting on a daily basis. I also like the discipline plan the article talked about coping and showing the student the inappropriate content and then either have them apologize and then take away their right to post online. Many of these projects need to be student driven with teachers overseeing so that students can thrive online. The article also mentioned that students need to make digital portfolios and that teachers need to help them create these portfolio. Teachers need to be dynamic and able to create new and innovative projects online that students can share with future colleges.
Should teachers have help monitoring student information?
I know this sound like a lot of fun and I am all for student driven online learning but when It comes to me and my classroom it does take a lot of my class time and I have to tell my principal that many of these projects occur during class time. For instance I use think quest and I post a question and I have students posting read aloud and I really do not have time to monitor it, till I see it the next day. In class we read all the postings and luckily for me not one of my students has posted something inappropriate. If I have posting over the weekend I do have my technology teacher oversee them and if anything is negative I have her call me or text me. But I know many teachers are probably like myself and have very few time to see what is going on online it is very helpful to have a technology teacher to help you out.
What kind of discipline should be taken?
Currently learning online and posting comments is a privilege for students that have good academic behavior in class. But I know that students that struggle would probably really thrive from posting online or doing projects. But does the behavior in class also transcend to online projects. We are using this technology this quarter with one of our best classes this year and are getting great results. Although we want to have all classes posting on think quest but like my technology teacher said the teacher has to observe and monitor the information and currently the teacher in that class is not very tech savvy. So the technology teacher has decided that she does not want to monitor for her because it is a lot of work.
Journal Artical # 7: The beginners Guide to Interactive Virtual Field NETS 1 and 4
Zanetis, J. (2009-2010). The Beginner's guide to interactive virtual field trips. Learning and leading with Technology online journal, 37(6),
Wow, this was an amazing article because currently my school site has been talking about video conferencing. At many private schools there is a restriction on how many field trips students can take and it does hinder how many trips a teacher can make. I also really liked how the article maid it clear about the difference of Asynchronous versus interactive virtual field trips (VFTs).It also gave some really good resources teachers could start out. I currently marked them down on my delicious accounts because I know some day my school site or district can provide this kind of technology for students. I also liked how the article mentions what to look for in the fact that one needs the following h.323 compatible and capable of IP-based connections. I know many students and parents would be all for VFT’s because currently just to schedule a field trip it takes a lot of planning on the teachers part and many parents have to take time for their already busy schedules. Can you imagine the wealth of information during a video conference an expert can give a student on many topics in Science, mathematics, engineering, and historical facts.
Could the district pay at least one video conference per year?
I think if the district allowed one trial run for every teacher they could see the impact of it has on each classroom and it would give the students the opportunity to use the technology. I know in this economy many low social economic districts probably could not afford the technology and probably the teacher would have to for the majority of the conference. Could the sites give grants or specials to these schools on a trail basis. I believe many students would actually like this technology and opt to do it again.
Could teachers use the technology to increase their teaching skills?
I believe video conferencing would be an awesome tool for teachers wanting to increase their teaching skills. We could see how Master teachers teach in the classroom and ask questions about what they are doing after the lesson has been taught. Can you imagine the power of having a first year teacher look at a master teacher that is experienced and recognized as a great teacher. I remember when I went through the credential program having the students critically critic their master teachers.
Wow, this was an amazing article because currently my school site has been talking about video conferencing. At many private schools there is a restriction on how many field trips students can take and it does hinder how many trips a teacher can make. I also really liked how the article maid it clear about the difference of Asynchronous versus interactive virtual field trips (VFTs).It also gave some really good resources teachers could start out. I currently marked them down on my delicious accounts because I know some day my school site or district can provide this kind of technology for students. I also liked how the article mentions what to look for in the fact that one needs the following h.323 compatible and capable of IP-based connections. I know many students and parents would be all for VFT’s because currently just to schedule a field trip it takes a lot of planning on the teachers part and many parents have to take time for their already busy schedules. Can you imagine the wealth of information during a video conference an expert can give a student on many topics in Science, mathematics, engineering, and historical facts.
Could the district pay at least one video conference per year?
I think if the district allowed one trial run for every teacher they could see the impact of it has on each classroom and it would give the students the opportunity to use the technology. I know in this economy many low social economic districts probably could not afford the technology and probably the teacher would have to for the majority of the conference. Could the sites give grants or specials to these schools on a trail basis. I believe many students would actually like this technology and opt to do it again.
Could teachers use the technology to increase their teaching skills?
I believe video conferencing would be an awesome tool for teachers wanting to increase their teaching skills. We could see how Master teachers teach in the classroom and ask questions about what they are doing after the lesson has been taught. Can you imagine the power of having a first year teacher look at a master teacher that is experienced and recognized as a great teacher. I remember when I went through the credential program having the students critically critic their master teachers.
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