Sunday, March 30, 2014
Journal Post #9
Journal Post #9
Chapter 9:Expressing Creativity with multimedia technologies.
Focus question:
How can teachers use video resources in their teaching?
Video resources has become real popular with how teachers teach now in days. video resources are an entertaining way to get students to learn about a certain subject. These videos can be handcrafted videos ,streaming videos,and even videos from youtube as some resources. youtube is a website full of different videos on different subjects you can mostly find anything you like on there.Handcrafted videos are videos that are focused on words,numbers,and images has mainly a white background to it.
Streaming videos are simultaneous transfer of video,data,voice.Examples are internet videos for instance youtube. A great way to use these video resources in teaching is by showing a video on the specific subject that is being taught. Also as a teacher you could be asking students to write a response of what they learned by watching the video, asking them to take notes while they watch, and even throwing in a mini pop quiz on the video. watching videos in class was always fun for me as a student i actually sometimes learn more because I'm a visual learner and if i knew there was going to be a pop quizzes i knew i would have to stay focused.
Tech tool:
TeacherTube is a great streaming video resources for teachers. It is similar to youtube but in this case it includes free educational and instructive themed videos that are made by teachers and students. The site has educator friendly videos and different categories to choose from. TeacherTube not only offers videos but It also has docs,audios,photos,and blogs. TeacherTube was launched in march 2007.
Summary and connection:
Chapter 9 discussed the use of technology and how teachers can use different multimedia in their teaching.Multimedia including powerpoint,videos and movies.It discussed how all these can be used to promote learning in the classroom in a fun way.This chapter also described how teachers can use podcasts and vodcasts as a teaching and learning technologies method which i thought was interesting because podcasts are online audio recordings that can be accessed by computer,smartphones,and even mobile device that have internet.I personally think that this chapter has been the most interesting to read because I'm all for the different multimedia resources that a teacher can include in their teaching.
Resources:
Textbook - Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Journal post #8
Chapter 8:communicating and collaborating with social media
Focus question:
What is the best use of a classroom website or teaching blog and how can it improve learning for students?
The best use of a classroom website is that both parents and students know the activities that are being done in the classroom. The classroom website is where teachers information can be found, also the class website focuses on the students work it provides information such as dates of exams,homework assignments,and also schedules of school events.the class website also gives a student a way to post their work and explorer on a subject or topic.This can improve learning for students for example say that a student forgets the information on a homework assignment they can just look into the class website and get the information they need. students can also get prepared on time for a test or quiz because they can look for the upcoming dates on them. our online class is a good example of this because it has information on the course and professor it lets us see or assignments and we can post them on there too.
Connections & Possibilities :
Twitter for teachers
Twitter is a huge social media/ microblogging site. It is a great informative,interactive,and blogging site.Anyone can have one you can tweet your favorite celebrity and if your lucky get tweeted back. teachers can follow other teachers so they can get updated with school information or anything related of the sort.Also hashtags and subject lookup can be a great way to see conversation or tweets on specific subjects.Twitter can be a great way to announce things to students or parents about class websites or blog add ons or any type of information.
summary and connections:
Chapter 8 discussed ways how teachers can communicate information and collaborate with students by social media.The social media discussed were class website or blogs also emailing,and text messaging.Chapter 8 also examined wikis as a collaboration learning stagey for students and teachers, it demonstrated how to create and use a teaching blog. My favorite is the classroom website. I think it is a good thing to use because parents can go and see what topic their child is learning and homework that is being assigned.My younger sisters have a classroom page so we can see if they have homework just in case they forget to mention anything.
Chapter 8:communicating and collaborating with social media
Focus question:
What is the best use of a classroom website or teaching blog and how can it improve learning for students?
The best use of a classroom website is that both parents and students know the activities that are being done in the classroom. The classroom website is where teachers information can be found, also the class website focuses on the students work it provides information such as dates of exams,homework assignments,and also schedules of school events.the class website also gives a student a way to post their work and explorer on a subject or topic.This can improve learning for students for example say that a student forgets the information on a homework assignment they can just look into the class website and get the information they need. students can also get prepared on time for a test or quiz because they can look for the upcoming dates on them. our online class is a good example of this because it has information on the course and professor it lets us see or assignments and we can post them on there too.
Connections & Possibilities :
Twitter for teachers
Twitter is a huge social media/ microblogging site. It is a great informative,interactive,and blogging site.Anyone can have one you can tweet your favorite celebrity and if your lucky get tweeted back. teachers can follow other teachers so they can get updated with school information or anything related of the sort.Also hashtags and subject lookup can be a great way to see conversation or tweets on specific subjects.Twitter can be a great way to announce things to students or parents about class websites or blog add ons or any type of information.
Chapter 8 discussed ways how teachers can communicate information and collaborate with students by social media.The social media discussed were class website or blogs also emailing,and text messaging.Chapter 8 also examined wikis as a collaboration learning stagey for students and teachers, it demonstrated how to create and use a teaching blog. My favorite is the classroom website. I think it is a good thing to use because parents can go and see what topic their child is learning and homework that is being assigned.My younger sisters have a classroom page so we can see if they have homework just in case they forget to mention anything.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Journal post #7
Chapter 7: Exploring problem solving with software, Apps and Games.
Focus question:
What are the key debates about using computer games and simulations as learning resources?
The debate is that when people think about computer games and simulations they think that its just all fun and games its discussed how some parents and teachers feel that technology should be banned for some age group students. in some perspectives people feel that computers are a distraction and can be harmful to a students learning environment because of different themes of game out there.Some people think it will effect the process of students development such as reading,writing and thinking skills its also debated how it can effect social skills.
Tech tool:
Scratch (http://scrath.mit.edu) i had to take a look it sounded interesting. scratch is a website where you can make your own games and animated characters that can be a part of a story you are making.This website has 3d and 2d features you can use this for text or images.I find it neat that you can make your own animated stories by recording voices/sounds. Its a great fun way for students to learn and teachers can make them use this as a source for a project so along the way they can follow assignment rules while still learning and having fun.
summary and connection:
Chapter 7 discussed how software, Apps, and Games can actually be used in the learning environment. k-12 can use games, apps, and software to help them with problem solving skills and understanding subjects that is being targeted in a fun way for the students to learn. which i myself when i was a younger student enjoyed. yes there are always debates on how leaning with games and apps is a distraction but for some students it can be great because they can be visual learners and at times education games are a great way for them to learn the subject.
Chapter 7: Exploring problem solving with software, Apps and Games.
Focus question:
What are the key debates about using computer games and simulations as learning resources?
The debate is that when people think about computer games and simulations they think that its just all fun and games its discussed how some parents and teachers feel that technology should be banned for some age group students. in some perspectives people feel that computers are a distraction and can be harmful to a students learning environment because of different themes of game out there.Some people think it will effect the process of students development such as reading,writing and thinking skills its also debated how it can effect social skills.
Tech tool:
Scratch (http://scrath.mit.edu) i had to take a look it sounded interesting. scratch is a website where you can make your own games and animated characters that can be a part of a story you are making.This website has 3d and 2d features you can use this for text or images.I find it neat that you can make your own animated stories by recording voices/sounds. Its a great fun way for students to learn and teachers can make them use this as a source for a project so along the way they can follow assignment rules while still learning and having fun.
Chapter 7 discussed how software, Apps, and Games can actually be used in the learning environment. k-12 can use games, apps, and software to help them with problem solving skills and understanding subjects that is being targeted in a fun way for the students to learn. which i myself when i was a younger student enjoyed. yes there are always debates on how leaning with games and apps is a distraction but for some students it can be great because they can be visual learners and at times education games are a great way for them to learn the subject.
Resources:
Textbook - Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2011). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Journal post #6
Chapter 6: Fostering online learning with educational websites and apps
Focus question:
What are the different types of educational websites available on the internet?
There are 6 types of websites for both students and teachers to use for learning.
These include lesson plan,student-to-expert communication, archival and primary source, Real-time and recorded data,skills practice,and also exploration and discovery websites.
Lesson plan websites:
is a very well used tool (websites) among teachers. there are great websites that help teachers come up with ideas and additional resources for a particular lesson plan.
Student-to-expert websites:
These type of websites i find really interesting its feature includes exchanges of information and ideas in which a student can ask an expert in a particular subject.The experts can be in colleges,businesses,and other organizations. I find this tool really useful for students who want to know something on a particular subject because they can ask someone who knows about that particular subject.
Archival and primary source website:
are websites that can be used to look up historical things. It can be accessed by primary and archival sources this includes organizations, museums,and libraries.This is a great way for students to learn how to do research and also learn about historic events. students can even sometimes find activities or print outs that are provided by the website.
Real time and recorded data websites:
is a type of website in which you can learn different subjects and it would be like your physically there. I had to use a kind of website similar to Skype to be present in the class. one of my teachers went away on a conference so that was his way of giving us a lecture.
skills practice websites:
are based on subjects in which teachers can assign groups to do activities.such as for example a typing website in which it teaches you how to type faster on a computer.
Exploration and discovery websites:
is when students or teaches engage in a topic and want to explore the website and discover information on interested topics and explore the material by doing interactive learning activities.
Tech Tools:
goodreads (www.goodreads.com) a website program in which you can organize your readings online, by creating shelves you can add titles on shelves. You can rate the books you have read and share your bookshelves. This website needs registration but its free of charge to use. It is a really interesting website in which you can be social with books you have read because you can have your friends see your profile.
Summary and connection:
Chapter 6 discussed social bookmarking, how to manage digital content,and issues surrounding online learning .Also instructional technologies where introduced such as webQuests, virtual field trips and video conferencing. I find this really interesting and fun to use i remember sometime in middle school my band teacher wanted us to hear his friend play the piano and he put his friend through Skype to play for us i found it very interesting because it was something new to me.
Resources:
Textbook - Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Chapter 6: Fostering online learning with educational websites and apps
Focus question:
What are the different types of educational websites available on the internet?
There are 6 types of websites for both students and teachers to use for learning.
These include lesson plan,student-to-expert communication, archival and primary source, Real-time and recorded data,skills practice,and also exploration and discovery websites.
Lesson plan websites:
is a very well used tool (websites) among teachers. there are great websites that help teachers come up with ideas and additional resources for a particular lesson plan.
Student-to-expert websites:
These type of websites i find really interesting its feature includes exchanges of information and ideas in which a student can ask an expert in a particular subject.The experts can be in colleges,businesses,and other organizations. I find this tool really useful for students who want to know something on a particular subject because they can ask someone who knows about that particular subject.
Archival and primary source website:
are websites that can be used to look up historical things. It can be accessed by primary and archival sources this includes organizations, museums,and libraries.This is a great way for students to learn how to do research and also learn about historic events. students can even sometimes find activities or print outs that are provided by the website.
Real time and recorded data websites:
is a type of website in which you can learn different subjects and it would be like your physically there. I had to use a kind of website similar to Skype to be present in the class. one of my teachers went away on a conference so that was his way of giving us a lecture.
skills practice websites:
are based on subjects in which teachers can assign groups to do activities.such as for example a typing website in which it teaches you how to type faster on a computer.
Exploration and discovery websites:
is when students or teaches engage in a topic and want to explore the website and discover information on interested topics and explore the material by doing interactive learning activities.
Tech Tools:
goodreads (www.goodreads.com) a website program in which you can organize your readings online, by creating shelves you can add titles on shelves. You can rate the books you have read and share your bookshelves. This website needs registration but its free of charge to use. It is a really interesting website in which you can be social with books you have read because you can have your friends see your profile.
Summary and connection:
Chapter 6 discussed social bookmarking, how to manage digital content,and issues surrounding online learning .Also instructional technologies where introduced such as webQuests, virtual field trips and video conferencing. I find this really interesting and fun to use i remember sometime in middle school my band teacher wanted us to hear his friend play the piano and he put his friend through Skype to play for us i found it very interesting because it was something new to me.
Resources:
Textbook - Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Journal post #5
Chapter 5: Teaching information literacy and digital citizenship.
Focus Question:
What are search engines and how do they work?
A search engine is a computer program that looks up documents though the internet. For example you type in a specific word or phrase and it will provide you with many online information on the subject linking you to web pages on the specific topic.search engines is a top reason why people use the internet to locate information i have to admit i use google quit a lot.Some search engines that are frequently used are google,bing,and yahoo of course there is more but those three are the most popular.
Tech Tool:
photos and audio resources on the web
Flickr is a website in which photos of different subjects and different themes are shared by people that like photography in an artistic aspect or just because. In high school we were made to make an account and post photos, which was an interesting way to use technology in our art class. Flickr can be used as a visual learning tool in a classroom setting. Flickr organizes its photos by subject and themes which is a great way to look up a photo that can be used by both teachers and students in different ways for example in presentations.
Chapter 5: Teaching information literacy and digital citizenship.
Focus Question:
What are search engines and how do they work?
A search engine is a computer program that looks up documents though the internet. For example you type in a specific word or phrase and it will provide you with many online information on the subject linking you to web pages on the specific topic.search engines is a top reason why people use the internet to locate information i have to admit i use google quit a lot.Some search engines that are frequently used are google,bing,and yahoo of course there is more but those three are the most popular.
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Tech Tool:
photos and audio resources on the web
Flickr is a website in which photos of different subjects and different themes are shared by people that like photography in an artistic aspect or just because. In high school we were made to make an account and post photos, which was an interesting way to use technology in our art class. Flickr can be used as a visual learning tool in a classroom setting. Flickr organizes its photos by subject and themes which is a great way to look up a photo that can be used by both teachers and students in different ways for example in presentations.
Summary and connection:
In chapter five it discusses the internet and the different things that you can do when searching for information.Search engines were explained such as google and wikipedia.Also topics such as plagiarism, creditability on the website, and cyberbullying were discussed. For me this chapter was helpful because it is nerve racking when doing a research paper because A. your looking up information B.you need to check if its creditable information that you found and C.you need to be careful and word the information in your own words and cite when needed.It also goes more into digital citizenship which just means that people use information for the right reasons and gives credit to who ever gave the information/ deservers it .This chapter was one of the most I've enjoyed reading by far.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Journal post #4
Chapter 4 designing lessons and developing curriculum with technology
Focus question:
How can teachers evaluate and assess students learning?
There are many ways that teachers can evaluate and assess their students such as some that include test assessments, standard based assessments, and performance approach.Many teachers use tests and performance assessments to get an understanding of how much a student knows before a particular lesson and how much they learn afterwords. Another approach that is being used is technology because teachers can incorporate them by testing students , giving them quizzes, and also giving them writing assignments.I remember back in middle school how everyone in 8th grade had to take a comprehension test before the school year , in the middle of the school year, and at the end of the school year to see how much we learned that particular year. I believe the criterion assessments are better to do as an educator because the students that are taking part in this testing are being evaluated by their personal performance. The assessment can be the creation of the teacher which means questions will include what the students have learned during classes.I prefer this assessment because you can see were the students are and in what area they need particular help.
Connections & possibilities:
Thinkinity: online lesson development resources
Before teachers would ask them selves "what do i teach on monday morning?" Teachers would have to do their own little research reviewing the school curriculum, gathering materials for a lesson plan at the library reading books professionally done. Will now Teachers have options such as going online and trying to find detailed lessons to develop their own. Thinkfinity is a website which contains an enormous amount of standards-based curriculum ideas and lesson plans. Thinkfinity is organized also by grade level ,learning materials, and the subject.
summary and connection:
In chapter four you get an insight of how lesson plans are planned out and made. lesson plans are made focused on trying to engage the students while they learn a particular subject. Also it explained how now there are particular websites you can use to develop a lesson plan and other tools to make a lesson plan more effective. I feel that it is an easier way then how it was done before when there was no technology.teachers would have to of done double the work.
Resources:
Textbook - Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013).Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Chapter 4 designing lessons and developing curriculum with technology
Focus question:
How can teachers evaluate and assess students learning?
There are many ways that teachers can evaluate and assess their students such as some that include test assessments, standard based assessments, and performance approach.Many teachers use tests and performance assessments to get an understanding of how much a student knows before a particular lesson and how much they learn afterwords. Another approach that is being used is technology because teachers can incorporate them by testing students , giving them quizzes, and also giving them writing assignments.I remember back in middle school how everyone in 8th grade had to take a comprehension test before the school year , in the middle of the school year, and at the end of the school year to see how much we learned that particular year. I believe the criterion assessments are better to do as an educator because the students that are taking part in this testing are being evaluated by their personal performance. The assessment can be the creation of the teacher which means questions will include what the students have learned during classes.I prefer this assessment because you can see were the students are and in what area they need particular help.
Connections & possibilities:
Thinkinity: online lesson development resources
Before teachers would ask them selves "what do i teach on monday morning?" Teachers would have to do their own little research reviewing the school curriculum, gathering materials for a lesson plan at the library reading books professionally done. Will now Teachers have options such as going online and trying to find detailed lessons to develop their own. Thinkfinity is a website which contains an enormous amount of standards-based curriculum ideas and lesson plans. Thinkfinity is organized also by grade level ,learning materials, and the subject.
summary and connection:
In chapter four you get an insight of how lesson plans are planned out and made. lesson plans are made focused on trying to engage the students while they learn a particular subject. Also it explained how now there are particular websites you can use to develop a lesson plan and other tools to make a lesson plan more effective. I feel that it is an easier way then how it was done before when there was no technology.teachers would have to of done double the work.
Resources:
Textbook - Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013).Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Journal post #3
chapter 3: Transforming learning with unique,powerful learning.
Focus question:
How does computer technology promote unique powerful and transformative learning for students and teachers?
Technology promotes unique powerful and transformative learning for both students and teachers by engaging them in a lesson.Students now in days seem more entertained when teachers use technology in a lesson. Problem solving and critical thinking are some of the things that technology uniquely has to offer. Online learning from educational games and interactive simulations improves and develops problem solving and critical thinking . I believe students learn more with technology other than non electronics in some cases because they are in the competitive mood wanting those points and winning. Technology is Transforming how teachers are teaching instead of how they used to do things for example handing out quizzes,textbook reading,writing down notes on the board for students to write down and completing work sheets.Now you see teachers hand out the notes, give quizzes online, assign students to read an ebook which is books online you can read. As a result students learn in ways that make education more fun and they can easy engage with what is being taught.
Tech tool:
3.2 web resources and apps for developing digital literacies
Resources:
Textbook - Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
chapter 3: Transforming learning with unique,powerful learning.
Focus question:
How does computer technology promote unique powerful and transformative learning for students and teachers?
Technology promotes unique powerful and transformative learning for both students and teachers by engaging them in a lesson.Students now in days seem more entertained when teachers use technology in a lesson. Problem solving and critical thinking are some of the things that technology uniquely has to offer. Online learning from educational games and interactive simulations improves and develops problem solving and critical thinking . I believe students learn more with technology other than non electronics in some cases because they are in the competitive mood wanting those points and winning. Technology is Transforming how teachers are teaching instead of how they used to do things for example handing out quizzes,textbook reading,writing down notes on the board for students to write down and completing work sheets.Now you see teachers hand out the notes, give quizzes online, assign students to read an ebook which is books online you can read. As a result students learn in ways that make education more fun and they can easy engage with what is being taught.
Tech tool:
3.2 web resources and apps for developing digital literacies
discusses a few web resources one can look into for specific topics which can come in forms of apps. Also it discusses ebooks which can give you an active reading experience including pictures that are animated and a narrator that can read to you if preferred by a touch of a finger. ebooks and apps are a great resource for those who are beginning to read to those who are active readers its a great way to be entertained while learning.
summary and connection:
Chapter three discusses how teachers are incorporating technology into lesson plans and how students are engaging in learning by using technology. Technology is being used in classrooms to engage students to learn problem solving and promote their critical thinking skills. Also i think its a great way for students to know how to use technology in there learning environment because it helps the students build digital citizenship which refers to the ability to participate in an online society.
Resources:
Textbook - Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
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