Dr. Miller
I like how he starts out by saying he was a writer, yet he is doing videos. He talks about how he loves books and always wanted to work with books. He is a teacher that realizes that education has changed. And he is still a writer, but since he uses the internet his stuff goes out faster and to more people.
As teachers we need to be like him. To matter what our subject is, thanks to technology the way to teach it has changed. Because of the internet things can now be viewed just a few seconds after it was completed. Where as before we would have to wait for a new book to come out to tell us the information.
Wendy Drexler
I love this video. like a lot of the videos we watch it gives tons of information is something simple. I think that this is the where college is headed, high schools it's debatable. I think in college this is a great way to learn about information and also help you for the real world. Some teachers spell everything out, first this then this last this. I think this is great, but once out of school things are not always that structured.
It is a great way for students to learn what they want to. And not just be told what to learn. It is much more fun find something you like a go deeper into the subject. As a teacher, at first, I don't think I will be teaching networked students until I teach at the college level. If I ever teach a college level class then this will be a big part of the way I teach.
Michael Wesch
Whatever! To be honest when I saw that this video was 33 minutes long I almost did not watch it. I'm glad I did. What he said made so much since. And I love how he got a group of students do go out over youtube. Everyone uses youtube in some form or fashion. When I get on it is usually to watch some racing videos or to learn more about some sport I want to play. I really never cared to watch some home video of a child being bit. And I was very surprised to see how many people watched it. Not only watched it but made their own versions. Do these people spend their life youtube, whatever to each his own.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Comments4Kids Week 6
I watched a video about Raven. He said that he was glad to be school and that he wanted to be the captain of the Rugby team.
Feb. 21 Blog Post
Dr. Alice
There are so many things that can be done. I looked through her media stuff. From videos, pictures and sounds so much is possible. As teachers we must use the resources that we have. These things make learning more fun. Trust me that it is easier to learn things when they are done in a fun way.
Podcasting and videos are the big thing in media education, but so many overlook pictures. Just plain still pictures. Not just the picture itself, but the art of taking the picture. And yes there is an art to taking a good picture. My mom and I taken a ton of pictures. I love photography it has taught me a lot. Not just about being creative but math also.
iTunesU
iTunesU is a great thing if used in the right mind. Students can learn more at anytime and anywhere they choose. Classes might become a thing of the past. "In my day we had to go to classes for college, not lay in bed on the computer." You can quote me on that. I do believe that eventually this will happen, but not for awhile.
I wish that we had things on iTunesU. I know that Dr. Strange puts somethings on there, but I mean actually class lessons so if I miss a day it will be ok. There are things I like to do and sometimes class gets in the way. With iTunesU I can go do what I want and still go to class.
Dukes iPod
Duke gave a bunch of students iPods, freshmen at that. I think this a great idea. I wish I was at Duke. South is getting in to this. Not giving them out but using them in some classes. Now I will probably never have a class that uses the iPod, but younger students may.
I welcome this full force. I think it is great and hopefully trickle down into high schools. Apple has made a product that was meant for music and fun, into one of the best teaching aids. Administers and teachers need not hold back progress, but welcome it.
There are so many things that can be done. I looked through her media stuff. From videos, pictures and sounds so much is possible. As teachers we must use the resources that we have. These things make learning more fun. Trust me that it is easier to learn things when they are done in a fun way.
Podcasting and videos are the big thing in media education, but so many overlook pictures. Just plain still pictures. Not just the picture itself, but the art of taking the picture. And yes there is an art to taking a good picture. My mom and I taken a ton of pictures. I love photography it has taught me a lot. Not just about being creative but math also.
iTunesU
iTunesU is a great thing if used in the right mind. Students can learn more at anytime and anywhere they choose. Classes might become a thing of the past. "In my day we had to go to classes for college, not lay in bed on the computer." You can quote me on that. I do believe that eventually this will happen, but not for awhile.
I wish that we had things on iTunesU. I know that Dr. Strange puts somethings on there, but I mean actually class lessons so if I miss a day it will be ok. There are things I like to do and sometimes class gets in the way. With iTunesU I can go do what I want and still go to class.
Dukes iPod
Duke gave a bunch of students iPods, freshmen at that. I think this a great idea. I wish I was at Duke. South is getting in to this. Not giving them out but using them in some classes. Now I will probably never have a class that uses the iPod, but younger students may.
I welcome this full force. I think it is great and hopefully trickle down into high schools. Apple has made a product that was meant for music and fun, into one of the best teaching aids. Administers and teachers need not hold back progress, but welcome it.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Feb. 14 Blog Post
Wired Story
First of I think we can trust Wikis now. I love them. They are a great way to find out information really quickly. Yes there are problems, but I think the wiki scanner will fix most of these. I watched a show the other day called Tosh.O. The host Daniel Tosh has a wiki page about him. So as a joke he told people to go make changes. There where so many done and such bizarre things said. His wiki was removed. So this tells me that there is someone or some program trying to keep order.
What I've Learned by MR. McClung
Mr. McClung did a lot of learning as with all teachers when they first start out. I think that him putting his thoughts and things he learned will help other beginning teachers. I like how he said not to be afraid of technology. Tons of people are and the most get over it to teach in this day and time.
I know that I will go through my own learning process when I start, but hearing other teachers talk about theirs I think will make mine easier. The thing he said about teaching for the students and not administrators. This a big thing that often gets over looked. The students are the ones there to learn.
First of I think we can trust Wikis now. I love them. They are a great way to find out information really quickly. Yes there are problems, but I think the wiki scanner will fix most of these. I watched a show the other day called Tosh.O. The host Daniel Tosh has a wiki page about him. So as a joke he told people to go make changes. There where so many done and such bizarre things said. His wiki was removed. So this tells me that there is someone or some program trying to keep order.
What I've Learned by MR. McClung
Mr. McClung did a lot of learning as with all teachers when they first start out. I think that him putting his thoughts and things he learned will help other beginning teachers. I like how he said not to be afraid of technology. Tons of people are and the most get over it to teach in this day and time.
I know that I will go through my own learning process when I start, but hearing other teachers talk about theirs I think will make mine easier. The thing he said about teaching for the students and not administrators. This a big thing that often gets over looked. The students are the ones there to learn.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Feb. 7 Blog Post
Today I listened to The Benefits of pod casting in the class room. I love the information that is put in this movie. I agree pod casting is a great tool to use in the classroom. But there are some concerns that I do have. If your students can get lessons with out coming to class whats the point in coming. Another is that teacher can not rely on this to much. They need to teach their students.
I loved how the teacher in this video used the podcast and things to make class and stories more interesting. And letting the students create their own is a great way for them to learn. Not only the information but also technology that they will use later in life. So all in all I agree it is great to use pod casting in classrooms. The pros out way the cons.
Go Saints. WHO DAT?
I loved how the teacher in this video used the podcast and things to make class and stories more interesting. And letting the students create their own is a great way for them to learn. Not only the information but also technology that they will use later in life. So all in all I agree it is great to use pod casting in classrooms. The pros out way the cons.
Go Saints. WHO DAT?
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Comments4Kids Week 4
I commented on Elena T. She wrote about Ruby and The booker Boys: The Slumber Party Payback. It is so cool to see kids using the internet and computers. Now the things they write will not only be seen by teachers but anyone that finds it. I wish my classes were like this. As a teacher I will remember that the internet is a good place for students if monitored by adults.
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