Citation:
Mader, Jared (2009). Science + Technology = Creativity (and Fun!). Learning and Leading with Technology, 1, Retrieved 08/07/2009, from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=August_No_1_2&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4363&ContentID=23906&DirectListComboInd=D
Summary:
This article talks about how to use different technology tools to help make students think outside of the box in a science class. It lays out a 3 step process to accomplish this. First of all, a teacher must give students the tools, such as a digital camera, mircrophones, probeware, and camcorders. Allowing students to use these different tools will allow them to become more familiar with them and eventually be able to choose the appropriate tools for the appropriate tasks. Secondly, the teacher must give students time. This means that students must be given a sufficient amount of time to use the tools and become familiar with their capabilities and shortcomings. Finally, teachers must be vague about the final result. This means that the teacher must describe what the content of the assignment should be, but not how it should be accomplished. This gives students the freedom to think creatively and tailor the assignment to their own personal ways of learning.
Would this be an effective tool in the classroom?
This would be extremely effective in a classroom setting. It makes the subject more interesting and allows the students to have fun in accomplishing the assignment. It would break up the usual monotony of a class and make it an enjoyable experience for all.
Can this be applied to other subjects besides science?
This can easily be applied to all subjects. It would allow students to use their creativity in all subjects and assignments. This would be beneficial because it would allow learning to become more personal for each person, and therefore result in the students having a stronger grasp on the subject matter.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Journal 8: Choosing the Perfect Tools for One to One
Citation: Bouterse, Brian (2009/08). Choosing the Perfect Tools for One-to-One. Learning and Leading with Technology, 1, Retrieved 08/07/2009, from
http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/Current_Issue/L_L_August.htm
Summary:
This article talks about the need to choose the correct computing device to meet the demands of teachers and students. It tells of the considerations one must make in choosing the appropriate hardware to use in a classroom setting. These considerations are related to purpose, operating system(OS),applications, content, peripheral equipment, and robustness (durability). All of these considerations take into account the way the device is to be used, and the amount of people that will be using it. Using these 6 considerations, the author of the article then assesses 7 common tools in a classroom and compares them against each other. The author then states that to judge the overall cost of a device one must not look at the initial price, but to the total cost of ownership. This simply means to look at the overall value the device can bring to a classroom, rather than the initial price tag itself.
Is it really necessary for schools to judge devices on the criteria stated in the article?
Yes!. These criteria help to judge the value a device may bring to the teacher and also to the students. It helps to gauge what the total effectiveness of a device may be to a classroom, in terms of access, durability, software, peripherals, etc.
Is a one to one learning initiative feasible for all schools?
Obviously not. This is due to the difference in funding for each district and school. But, this is something that all schools should strive to enact. It will benefit all students in learning subject matter, and having experience with different tools and technology that they will use throughout their lives.
http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/Current_Issue/L_L_August.htm
Summary:
This article talks about the need to choose the correct computing device to meet the demands of teachers and students. It tells of the considerations one must make in choosing the appropriate hardware to use in a classroom setting. These considerations are related to purpose, operating system(OS),applications, content, peripheral equipment, and robustness (durability). All of these considerations take into account the way the device is to be used, and the amount of people that will be using it. Using these 6 considerations, the author of the article then assesses 7 common tools in a classroom and compares them against each other. The author then states that to judge the overall cost of a device one must not look at the initial price, but to the total cost of ownership. This simply means to look at the overall value the device can bring to a classroom, rather than the initial price tag itself.
Is it really necessary for schools to judge devices on the criteria stated in the article?
Yes!. These criteria help to judge the value a device may bring to the teacher and also to the students. It helps to gauge what the total effectiveness of a device may be to a classroom, in terms of access, durability, software, peripherals, etc.
Is a one to one learning initiative feasible for all schools?
Obviously not. This is due to the difference in funding for each district and school. But, this is something that all schools should strive to enact. It will benefit all students in learning subject matter, and having experience with different tools and technology that they will use throughout their lives.
Friday, August 7, 2009
TimeRime NETS-T (III, V)
This wiki was created using WetPaint, which allows you to create wikis on various education technology tools. On my page, I chose to discuss the online tool, TimeRime. This is a tool that allows you to create custom time lines. I have an example of a time line I created about the history of CSU San Marcos.
Inspiration NETS-T(I, II, III, IV, V)
A diagram created using Inspiration 8 Software. It was created to show the NETS for Teachers and the different projects I have done that demonstrate my understanding of them.
Fair Use Harbor NETS-T (IV,V)
An assignment dealing with Copyrights and Fair Use for educational purposes. Written collaboratively through Google docs with two other students. Information was gathered from the website, http://www.stfrancis.edu/content/cid/copyrightbay/fairuse.htm
Fair Use Harbor
Fair Use Harbor
Journal 7: Beyond Social Networking
Citation: Reynard, R. (2009, July 15). Beyond Social Networking: Building Toward Learning Communities. Retrieved July 30, 2009, from http://thejournal.com/Articles/2009/07/15/Beyond-Social-Networking-Building-Toward-Learning-Communities.asp
Summary:
This article talks about how to incorporate social networking sites, like Facebook, into an educational setting. These type of sites are an opportunity for members of the same class to discuss ideas, share interests, interact with each other, collaborate and share knowledge. It is a useful tool to teach students how to multitask, use multiple tools, to take a broad subject and focus it down, and it also enables a teacher to continue to engage students in all manners of learning. It also can create a sense of community learning, where a student can broadcast his or her ideas and feel that they are making a valuable contribution to society as a whole. Using social networking sites also enable students to develop valuable technological skills early in life. These sites encourage students to develop skills, knowledge, ethics, and confidence needed to be valuable and contributing members of society.
How should teachers interact with students on these sites?
Teachers definitely cannot appear to be friends with their students on these sites. They can be friendly, but they must still maintain an air of authority and professionalism. Also, students may not feel comfortable with letting their teachers into their social space. This means that students may feel that teachers are intruding on their personal time, and will not be comfortable allowing their teacher to know what their interests are. Also teachers must also protect themselves from appearing to have inappropriate relationships with their students and to prevent the spread of rumors.
How can teachers encourage participation?
Teachers can make the class groups a mandatory activity, graded for participation. They can require that students log in once a day to answer questions, post comments, or to just interact with each other. This will create a sense of community in the classroom, where students can interact with each other outside of a classroom setting.
Summary:
This article talks about how to incorporate social networking sites, like Facebook, into an educational setting. These type of sites are an opportunity for members of the same class to discuss ideas, share interests, interact with each other, collaborate and share knowledge. It is a useful tool to teach students how to multitask, use multiple tools, to take a broad subject and focus it down, and it also enables a teacher to continue to engage students in all manners of learning. It also can create a sense of community learning, where a student can broadcast his or her ideas and feel that they are making a valuable contribution to society as a whole. Using social networking sites also enable students to develop valuable technological skills early in life. These sites encourage students to develop skills, knowledge, ethics, and confidence needed to be valuable and contributing members of society.
How should teachers interact with students on these sites?
Teachers definitely cannot appear to be friends with their students on these sites. They can be friendly, but they must still maintain an air of authority and professionalism. Also, students may not feel comfortable with letting their teachers into their social space. This means that students may feel that teachers are intruding on their personal time, and will not be comfortable allowing their teacher to know what their interests are. Also teachers must also protect themselves from appearing to have inappropriate relationships with their students and to prevent the spread of rumors.
How can teachers encourage participation?
Teachers can make the class groups a mandatory activity, graded for participation. They can require that students log in once a day to answer questions, post comments, or to just interact with each other. This will create a sense of community in the classroom, where students can interact with each other outside of a classroom setting.
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