Journal 9: “Tapping the Power of the Crowd”
Ragan-Fore, J. (2009, December). Tapping the Power of the Crowd. Retrieved December 10, 2009, from ISTE.
I found this article to be very realistic and hold much truth behind the discussion and argument that the author was presenting. Without realizing it, every day Americans use a term called “crowdsourcing” which is defined as putting trust in the power of a massive group of people who have the “majority rules” in order to make personal decisions and providing one with the most accurate data set. Every time one goes on line they are subconsciously crowdsourcing themselves. For example questions that may pick your brain while you use crowdsourcing are; choosing a restaurant to eat at by looking up reviews online, or the best way to make a sandwich based on the amount of positive feedback that was provided online. Majority creates a power in this world, and the more voices heard, seems to present data more reliable and trusting.
How is the show “American Idol” representing crowdsourcing?
Viewer’s text and call to place votes in for their favorite singer, and the person that they want to be the next “American Idol”. The person who receives more votes from week to week stay on the show to compete another week. Those who receive the least amount of votes are sent home. At the end of the show, the winner is chosen by the person receiving the most amount of votes to win. Majority here is definitely used as a power and used as the said “correct” answer because there are large amounts of people supporting it.
How is ISTE using crowdsourcing to its benefit?
ISTE is using crowdsourcing in conferences. Themes, strands and topics are chosen based off of what the majority wants. The keynote speaker for ISTE’s 2010 conference will be chosen directly be the people since majority rule seems fair and like the correct choice as proven by America based on the way we respond to crowdsourcing in our everyday lives.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Journal 6: "The Trouble With Rubrics"
Kohn, A. (2006, March). The Trouble With Rubrics. Retrieved December 10, 2009, from English Journal.
I found it very interesting what Kohn had to say about grades, and rubrics. Kohn wrote in the article that research has been conducted that students who are doing an assignment or assessment that they know is going to be graded perform much worse or to a much lesser level that they are capable of reaching due to the stress of knowing they are getting a grade. Superficial thinking can be triggered. Students are less likely to take risks or feel free to perform how they would under the spotlight because they want to impress their teachers. I can’t agree more with this! Rubrics are great ways to take the stress off students. Students can refer to a rubric to make sense of ideas instead of trying to perform to the standards of a good letter grade.
How can rubrics be seen in a positive light?
Students know ahead of time how they are going to be evaluated. They have expectations and ways to organize assessments or assignments before beginning working on them. Using rubrics teachers can much easier grade every student fairly and equally. Rubrics trigger the question from students “how am I doing?” This is a great sign from a student because they are curious on their progression unlike on a grade scale where expectations can be unclear.
What else can be said about rubrics and how they can be more useful?
Rubrics are organized and neatly written and drawn out in a way that can show way more than a simple letter grade. A rubric can be learned from by a student because there is a lot of feedback that can be written on a rubric. Students can see how they met expectations or didn’t in a clear and easy to read manner. Rubrics are the future for student’s evaluation through my eyes.
I found it very interesting what Kohn had to say about grades, and rubrics. Kohn wrote in the article that research has been conducted that students who are doing an assignment or assessment that they know is going to be graded perform much worse or to a much lesser level that they are capable of reaching due to the stress of knowing they are getting a grade. Superficial thinking can be triggered. Students are less likely to take risks or feel free to perform how they would under the spotlight because they want to impress their teachers. I can’t agree more with this! Rubrics are great ways to take the stress off students. Students can refer to a rubric to make sense of ideas instead of trying to perform to the standards of a good letter grade.
How can rubrics be seen in a positive light?
Students know ahead of time how they are going to be evaluated. They have expectations and ways to organize assessments or assignments before beginning working on them. Using rubrics teachers can much easier grade every student fairly and equally. Rubrics trigger the question from students “how am I doing?” This is a great sign from a student because they are curious on their progression unlike on a grade scale where expectations can be unclear.
What else can be said about rubrics and how they can be more useful?
Rubrics are organized and neatly written and drawn out in a way that can show way more than a simple letter grade. A rubric can be learned from by a student because there is a lot of feedback that can be written on a rubric. Students can see how they met expectations or didn’t in a clear and easy to read manner. Rubrics are the future for student’s evaluation through my eyes.
Journal 8 "Have You Tweeted Today?"
Fingal, D. (2009, October). "Have you Tweeted Today?". Retrieved December 10, 2009, from ISTE
“Have You Tweeted Today?”
I found this article very interesting because I have only used Twitter as a social interaction website. I have never thought of Twitter as a way of learning from someone else in educational purposes. Links and conversations can be followed from professional experts. One major advantage and drawing point to using Twitter is the quick and instantaneous way of communication that occurs. One could get questions asked and answered instantly on Twitter. What has been learned in conferences or small meetings amongst educators can instantly be shared and accessed by using Twitter. I think that is awesome, and as Twitter becomes more and more popular, I feel Twitter will become more and more used for purposes like this instead of used for just social aspects like I use it.
How did Beth Still feel about using Twitter?
Beth Still is a promoter of Twitter trying to get her colleagues on board, but many colleagues won’t quite open their eyes to using Twitter as an educational tool. One piece of advice Beth gives is to throw all assumptions out the window, and to really give Twitter a fair shot because more than likely one’s assumptions or negative thoughts toward Twitter are incorrect.
What are some reasons for negative thoughts toward Twitter discussed in the article?
Some say there is not enough time in the day to fit in Twitter and spend more of their time answering questions and comments on Twitter. What they don’t know is that Twitter is a fast way of communication that doesn’t take much time out of one’s day. There is no introduction necessary in Twitter, questions, comments and communication can simply be stated as just that since there is a character limit on how much you can type and post on Twitter.
“A Cocktail Party Filled With Educators”:
This article was about a reporter and principal. The principal was exposed to Twitter, and hey, what do you know, he gave it a shot and liked it! He also learned a lot from it and said that it helped improve his school tremendously. He liked the social interaction created on Twitter and the easy access to ideas, responses, and questions, comments and feedback toward educational purposes.
“Have You Tweeted Today?”
I found this article very interesting because I have only used Twitter as a social interaction website. I have never thought of Twitter as a way of learning from someone else in educational purposes. Links and conversations can be followed from professional experts. One major advantage and drawing point to using Twitter is the quick and instantaneous way of communication that occurs. One could get questions asked and answered instantly on Twitter. What has been learned in conferences or small meetings amongst educators can instantly be shared and accessed by using Twitter. I think that is awesome, and as Twitter becomes more and more popular, I feel Twitter will become more and more used for purposes like this instead of used for just social aspects like I use it.
How did Beth Still feel about using Twitter?
Beth Still is a promoter of Twitter trying to get her colleagues on board, but many colleagues won’t quite open their eyes to using Twitter as an educational tool. One piece of advice Beth gives is to throw all assumptions out the window, and to really give Twitter a fair shot because more than likely one’s assumptions or negative thoughts toward Twitter are incorrect.
What are some reasons for negative thoughts toward Twitter discussed in the article?
Some say there is not enough time in the day to fit in Twitter and spend more of their time answering questions and comments on Twitter. What they don’t know is that Twitter is a fast way of communication that doesn’t take much time out of one’s day. There is no introduction necessary in Twitter, questions, comments and communication can simply be stated as just that since there is a character limit on how much you can type and post on Twitter.
“A Cocktail Party Filled With Educators”:
This article was about a reporter and principal. The principal was exposed to Twitter, and hey, what do you know, he gave it a shot and liked it! He also learned a lot from it and said that it helped improve his school tremendously. He liked the social interaction created on Twitter and the easy access to ideas, responses, and questions, comments and feedback toward educational purposes.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Wiki Page (NETS V)
In this assignment I used Web 2.0 which is a website that has links to many different tools that are all used for educational purposes. The tool I researched on was called LyricsFly. It wasn't the wisest decision to use this tool since I got docked a point! haha...I was supposed to research on this specific tool and create my own wiki for others to see and comment on, based on the website I chose to research on.
Excel Crossword (NETS III)
Crossword Puzzle
In this assignment I had to create my own crossword using Microsoft Excel. I watched video tutorials online in a step by step process to create my own personal crossword with clues about my own life. I changed the colors on my crossword as well as line thickness, and I also typed in clues to the crossword on a separate sheet so that the crossword could be done not only on the computer, but on paper as well.
Google Earth (NETS I, IV)
For this assignment I downloaded the Google Earth software. I opened Google Earth and I picked three different locations. I chose my house, the Staples Center, and Sprinkles Cupcakes. I titled these places in my maps and I drew out a trail from each different location to the next. Then I described the path I made and chose specific colors for my trail.
iMovie CSUSM (NETS III)
In this assignment I created my own personal movie. My professor provided me with the footage which was of our campus of CSUSM. I had to download iMovie software and use the knowledge we have applied to edit clips into a one minute movie of our own. I added a voiceover, used iTunes to add music to my video, used transitions between clips, used special effects, put freeze frames in, added text to clips, and also added a title and credit page.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Journal 4: Can Facebook Replace Face-To-Face?
Journal 4:
Anderson, L. S., & Hildenbrand, E. K. (2009, October). Point/Counter Point: Can Facebook Replace Face-to-Face?. Retrieved October 1, 2009, from ISTE.
So for my free article of choice on ISTE, I chose one that immediately popped out in my mind because we have been talking about topics related to this one in class a lot! The article I chose was one about Facebook. We discussed social networking sights in class and even made a Twitter account. Since I also have a Facebook account I was curious to see the article! The topic of the article is can Facebook replace face-to-face? It was written from two different people, and two different perspectives.
1. Did Larry S. Anderson feel that Facebook could replace face-to-face?
Larry said yes! He feels that many adults and people tend to reject the idea of Facebook without even giving it a fair shot. He feels that is can be used to our advantage. Facebook allows judgments about people to be thrown out the window because online, a picture is not a necessity to have a Facebook account. Groups can be joined and opinions can be expressed that might not have been expressed in a face to face conversation. He feels it is a great tool for students to use!
2. Did Ellen Hildenbrand feel that Facebook could replace face-to-face?
Ellen said no! Ellen is not an advocate of online learning, and feels that a student will really only benefit from a person being present while teaching. She feels online communication can sometimes send the wrong message, and cause confusion on points trying to be made while socially interacting. She feels that as a teacher she needs to receive vibes from her students in order to effectively teach them, such as body language and facial expressions. She is not anti Facebook, just not pro it when it comes to students using it for learning.
In this post, using the ISTE website I read an article called "Can Facebook Replace Face-to-Face?" I wrote a journal entry after reading the article, and I posted it on my blog. I formulated two questions from reading the articles, and then I answered the questions.
Anderson, L. S., & Hildenbrand, E. K. (2009, October). Point/Counter Point: Can Facebook Replace Face-to-Face?. Retrieved October 1, 2009, from ISTE.
So for my free article of choice on ISTE, I chose one that immediately popped out in my mind because we have been talking about topics related to this one in class a lot! The article I chose was one about Facebook. We discussed social networking sights in class and even made a Twitter account. Since I also have a Facebook account I was curious to see the article! The topic of the article is can Facebook replace face-to-face? It was written from two different people, and two different perspectives.
1. Did Larry S. Anderson feel that Facebook could replace face-to-face?
Larry said yes! He feels that many adults and people tend to reject the idea of Facebook without even giving it a fair shot. He feels that is can be used to our advantage. Facebook allows judgments about people to be thrown out the window because online, a picture is not a necessity to have a Facebook account. Groups can be joined and opinions can be expressed that might not have been expressed in a face to face conversation. He feels it is a great tool for students to use!
2. Did Ellen Hildenbrand feel that Facebook could replace face-to-face?
Ellen said no! Ellen is not an advocate of online learning, and feels that a student will really only benefit from a person being present while teaching. She feels online communication can sometimes send the wrong message, and cause confusion on points trying to be made while socially interacting. She feels that as a teacher she needs to receive vibes from her students in order to effectively teach them, such as body language and facial expressions. She is not anti Facebook, just not pro it when it comes to students using it for learning.
In this post, using the ISTE website I read an article called "Can Facebook Replace Face-to-Face?" I wrote a journal entry after reading the article, and I posted it on my blog. I formulated two questions from reading the articles, and then I answered the questions.
Journal 3: Walk, Fly, or Teleport to Learning
Journal 3:
Yoder, M. B. (2009, October). Walk, Fly, or Teleport to Learning: Virtual Worlds in the Classroom. Retrieved October 1, 2009, from ISTE.
I thought MUVE’s was so cool! I have never heard of it before, in a way it’s like its own world. For me, the teen MUVE was very intriguing to me; because that is the age group I want to teach. Middle school students would love to learn through an online resource such as this. I remember when I was in middle school, and our class took trips to the computer lab to play games once a month I loved it! This seems like a better version of a game because it is educational as well.
1. What does DIDI stand for, and what is the meaning behind it?
DIDI stands for “dream it, do it”. It is an after school program that students are meant to do individually. In DIDI they can experience workshops, and community problems in a fun fashion. DIDI encourages kids to lead social change, and to make a positive impact on the environment. Technical assistance is also available through DIDI. With DIDI it seems the sky is the limit!
2. What are the starting steps to becoming virtualized?
Read, research and learn. Online resources for the specific grades you are teaching are endless online. Reading blogs is a helpful tool as well. Connect and talk with other teachers from whom you can learn from. Take virtual tours with friends, co-workers or fellow “MUVEr”s. Lastly, create your virtual self and explore! Create a “second life” and try to get involved with someone else you know who wants to create one as well. Create an avatar and chat with other avatars to get the ball rolling.
In this post, using the ISTE website I read an article called "Walk, Fly, or Teleport to Learning". I wrote a journal entry after reading the article, and I posted it on my blog. I formulated two questions from reading the articles, and then I answered the questions.
Yoder, M. B. (2009, October). Walk, Fly, or Teleport to Learning: Virtual Worlds in the Classroom. Retrieved October 1, 2009, from ISTE.
I thought MUVE’s was so cool! I have never heard of it before, in a way it’s like its own world. For me, the teen MUVE was very intriguing to me; because that is the age group I want to teach. Middle school students would love to learn through an online resource such as this. I remember when I was in middle school, and our class took trips to the computer lab to play games once a month I loved it! This seems like a better version of a game because it is educational as well.
1. What does DIDI stand for, and what is the meaning behind it?
DIDI stands for “dream it, do it”. It is an after school program that students are meant to do individually. In DIDI they can experience workshops, and community problems in a fun fashion. DIDI encourages kids to lead social change, and to make a positive impact on the environment. Technical assistance is also available through DIDI. With DIDI it seems the sky is the limit!
2. What are the starting steps to becoming virtualized?
Read, research and learn. Online resources for the specific grades you are teaching are endless online. Reading blogs is a helpful tool as well. Connect and talk with other teachers from whom you can learn from. Take virtual tours with friends, co-workers or fellow “MUVEr”s. Lastly, create your virtual self and explore! Create a “second life” and try to get involved with someone else you know who wants to create one as well. Create an avatar and chat with other avatars to get the ball rolling.
In this post, using the ISTE website I read an article called "Walk, Fly, or Teleport to Learning". I wrote a journal entry after reading the article, and I posted it on my blog. I formulated two questions from reading the articles, and then I answered the questions.
Journal 2: Ground Tech Integration
Journal 2:
Hofer , M., & Harr, J. (2009, October). Learning Connections: Tech Integration in Social Studies. Retrieved October 1, 2009, from ISTE.
What was addressed in this article is something I have thought about a lot, and I was excited to read about a way to solve the issue or incorporating technology into lesson plans. Since I want to be a math teacher, I have been trying to think of how I would be able to use technology in my classroom. There were specific ways in the article on how to incorporate knowledge based activities into using technology online, plus divergent and convergent activities. Bray used an example of taking a virtual field trip online for his students. I took a virtual field trip in a college Earth Science course, and I thought it was very effective and I learned a great amount!
1. What type of activities could be used in divergent-knowledge activities?
There are many different types of activities for this type of learning! Creating diaries, drawing cartoons, developing a knowledge web, designing an exhibit, or engaging in a historical role play are just a few ways to show divergent-knowledge activities in a technological manner.
2. What has research demonstrated about teachers and their lesson planning?
Teachers are found to plan their lessons around content based learning and activities centered on that. Teachers try to accommodate lesson plans to fit their students learning styles, because not every student learns in the same way. Pedagogy is another thing teachers try to think of when creating lesson plans for their students.
In this post, using the ISTE website I read an article called "Learning Connections: Tech Integration In Social Studies". I wrote a journal entry after reading the article, and I posted it on my blog. I formulated two questions from reading the articles, and then I answered the questions.
Hofer , M., & Harr, J. (2009, October). Learning Connections: Tech Integration in Social Studies. Retrieved October 1, 2009, from ISTE.
What was addressed in this article is something I have thought about a lot, and I was excited to read about a way to solve the issue or incorporating technology into lesson plans. Since I want to be a math teacher, I have been trying to think of how I would be able to use technology in my classroom. There were specific ways in the article on how to incorporate knowledge based activities into using technology online, plus divergent and convergent activities. Bray used an example of taking a virtual field trip online for his students. I took a virtual field trip in a college Earth Science course, and I thought it was very effective and I learned a great amount!
1. What type of activities could be used in divergent-knowledge activities?
There are many different types of activities for this type of learning! Creating diaries, drawing cartoons, developing a knowledge web, designing an exhibit, or engaging in a historical role play are just a few ways to show divergent-knowledge activities in a technological manner.
2. What has research demonstrated about teachers and their lesson planning?
Teachers are found to plan their lessons around content based learning and activities centered on that. Teachers try to accommodate lesson plans to fit their students learning styles, because not every student learns in the same way. Pedagogy is another thing teachers try to think of when creating lesson plans for their students.
In this post, using the ISTE website I read an article called "Learning Connections: Tech Integration In Social Studies". I wrote a journal entry after reading the article, and I posted it on my blog. I formulated two questions from reading the articles, and then I answered the questions.
Journal 1: E-Learning Programs
Journal 1:
Pickle, K., Coyle, S., & Jones, T. (2009, October). e-Learning Programs Come in All Shapes and Sizes. Retrieved October 1, 2009, from ISTE.
I couldn’t believe what I was reading when the article said that some teachers in the Yukon-Koyukuk School District taught five different levels, and each of those levels required different lesson plans. I can’t imagine how a teacher could be nearly as effective having to remember and present so much different curriculum. Once technology was introduced into these classrooms, it was proven that students were doing better and many were able to study and learn more about their native language that would not be accessible through a teacher teaching them because they do not know enough about that specific language more than likely. I think the e-learning program has obviously been proven to be very effective, and I think it should be used in many other school districts!!
1. How does the V-Brick technology reach out to children and in what ways does it help students and their learning?
The V-Brick technology is an awesome and very resourceful tool for teachers to use in their classrooms. It allows teachers to make video modules that students are able to follow online. The point of these video modules is to help students learn, practice and master concepts through using a computer in place of a teacher. In reality the teacher is not physically present, but is extremely close to being physically present due to being able to record themselves while teaching. V-Brick technology also allows for online practice activities.
2. What are some possible benefits to online student courses?
Students can take online courses at their own convenience, and if taking a course face to face doesn’t work out, online is a great way to be just as effective without having a teacher present. Another reason is that online courses can help students become well familiar with technology which is something very important in the 21st century. Equity is almost guaranteed in an online class, and the opportunities seem endless.
In this post, using the ISTE website I read an article called "e-Learning Programs Come In All Shapes and Sizes". I wrote a journal entry after reading the article, and I posted it on my blog. I formulated two questions from reading the articles, and then I answered the questions.
Pickle, K., Coyle, S., & Jones, T. (2009, October). e-Learning Programs Come in All Shapes and Sizes. Retrieved October 1, 2009, from ISTE.
I couldn’t believe what I was reading when the article said that some teachers in the Yukon-Koyukuk School District taught five different levels, and each of those levels required different lesson plans. I can’t imagine how a teacher could be nearly as effective having to remember and present so much different curriculum. Once technology was introduced into these classrooms, it was proven that students were doing better and many were able to study and learn more about their native language that would not be accessible through a teacher teaching them because they do not know enough about that specific language more than likely. I think the e-learning program has obviously been proven to be very effective, and I think it should be used in many other school districts!!
1. How does the V-Brick technology reach out to children and in what ways does it help students and their learning?
The V-Brick technology is an awesome and very resourceful tool for teachers to use in their classrooms. It allows teachers to make video modules that students are able to follow online. The point of these video modules is to help students learn, practice and master concepts through using a computer in place of a teacher. In reality the teacher is not physically present, but is extremely close to being physically present due to being able to record themselves while teaching. V-Brick technology also allows for online practice activities.
2. What are some possible benefits to online student courses?
Students can take online courses at their own convenience, and if taking a course face to face doesn’t work out, online is a great way to be just as effective without having a teacher present. Another reason is that online courses can help students become well familiar with technology which is something very important in the 21st century. Equity is almost guaranteed in an online class, and the opportunities seem endless.
In this post, using the ISTE website I read an article called "e-Learning Programs Come In All Shapes and Sizes". I wrote a journal entry after reading the article, and I posted it on my blog. I formulated two questions from reading the articles, and then I answered the questions.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Journal 7: "Calendars"
For the Classroom 2.0 assignment I chose to pick a tool under “Calendars”. Google Calendars was a tool that I was unfamiliar with that was discussed and brought up in almost every discussion that I read. Administrators and teachers used this tool to share information about what’s going on in that particular time period such as holidays, events, and schedules which are accessible to parents, students, teachers, other administrators, etc., online. Google Calendars lets you keep track of your own events as well as others. Calendars can be shared amongst people and it allows one to manage personal and professional calendars. Events can be added, and multiple calendars can be made and shared. For example a work calendar can be made and a home one as well. After you make your calendars you can share them and make them accessible to others or left private. A G-mail address is not necessary, but is prefered for sharing this tool. Reminders can be set so that important dates or events are ensured they are not missed. Reminders can be sent to your cell phone, and through email as well. It is great for scheduling tasks and a great way to stay organized. I was really drawn to this tool and I could definitely see myself using it as a future teacher or administrator. I definitely see myself using this now! There were so many different posts in the discussion threads about programs accessible online that are free and easy to use that are great planning tools to in order to share upcoming events with others. I am the type of person that loves to be organized and plan ahead and I was very drawn to the idea of using a program like Google Calendars. It can be a fun and interactive way to mark important dates and advertise upcoming events within a school. I think Google Calendars brings a community or school district together by ensuring that everyone is on the same page, and people are able to see well in advance upcoming events that they might be interested in so that they can personally mark it on their own Google Calendar.
Here is the link to the discussion thread I followed on Classroom 2.0
http://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=calendars
In this assignment I went to the Classroom 2.0 website. I created an account with Classroom 2.0 and signed in. I picked a "tool" on the right side of the web page. There were many different tools to choose from. I picked a tool called "Calendars". Once I picked this tool, I then researched about this specific tool by reading on two different discussions posted under this link. In my blog I wrote about how this tool works, and what I learned from doing research on this tool.
Here is the link to the discussion thread I followed on Classroom 2.0
http://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=calendars
In this assignment I went to the Classroom 2.0 website. I created an account with Classroom 2.0 and signed in. I picked a "tool" on the right side of the web page. There were many different tools to choose from. I picked a tool called "Calendars". Once I picked this tool, I then researched about this specific tool by reading on two different discussions posted under this link. In my blog I wrote about how this tool works, and what I learned from doing research on this tool.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Copyright (NETS IV)
Copyright Assignment
In this copyright assignment I was placed into a group to work with two other students. We went to a website called Fair Use Harbor. From there we split up the different harbors and researched on two specific harbors. The two harbors that I researched on dealt with Copyright and the laws of copyright, as well as the uses of Fair Use. I wrote down in bullet points about what I learned from my research. Using Google Docs, our group was able to assemble our entire document which included information from every Harbor. I posted the document on my blog titled "Copyright" by using the Scribd website.
In this copyright assignment I was placed into a group to work with two other students. We went to a website called Fair Use Harbor. From there we split up the different harbors and researched on two specific harbors. The two harbors that I researched on dealt with Copyright and the laws of copyright, as well as the uses of Fair Use. I wrote down in bullet points about what I learned from my research. Using Google Docs, our group was able to assemble our entire document which included information from every Harbor. I posted the document on my blog titled "Copyright" by using the Scribd website.
Powerpoint (NETS III)
ed422 ppt
I created a powerpoint presentation based on the ISTE Nets for Teachers website. I used a hyperlink, transitions between slides, images, sounds, color, and bullets in order to show my learning. I worked collaboratively in a group for this assignment.
I created a powerpoint presentation based on the ISTE Nets for Teachers website. I used a hyperlink, transitions between slides, images, sounds, color, and bullets in order to show my learning. I worked collaboratively in a group for this assignment.
Inspiration (NETS III)
In this Inspiration assignment, I looked at the Nets standards for teachers. For each Nets standard I looked further into two subcategories per Net. I picked assignments we have done this semester in ED422 and matched them with the subcategories I felt were being described to that specific Net. Then, I used pictures to represent my findings and my Inspiration was complete!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Collaborative Power Point Rubric (NETS I)
I made a rubric using the website Scribd. I worked in a group with Marly and David. The rubric we created was made in order to grade our fellow classmates powerpoints. We created a grading scale and our rubric had specific guidelines to differentiate between a student receiving full credit, partial and no credit.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Social Bookarking Journal Entry
Task 1: National Archives
I feel that using primary resources is something that is very important to me for using in my classroom. The National Archives website is something that would be very useful for any classroom. There is so much on the internet that I feel people are blind to, like I am. As this technology class progresses I am learning more and more about how many useful and free things are available on the internet. The National Archives website is a great idea, and great resource for classrooms due to all of the resources the website provides. The National Archive I chose to research on was the Richard Nixon Library, which is not too far from my home. I have been there before in a high school history class, and it is a really awesome place!
Task 2: National Education Association
The students that are experiencing and being affected by the achievement gap are racial and ethnic minorities, English Language Learners, students with disabilities, boys in their early years of education, girls in high school math and science, and students from low-income families.
“Network with parent, family, minority community, and faith-based organizations concerned with the needs of diverse students. Solicit their involvement and input in the design and implementation of initiatives for culturally, linguistically, racially, and ethnically diverse groups.” I feel that this is a very important way to reach closure in achievement gaps. It is very important that a teacher gets to know a child’s parents, background, religion, lifestyle, etc. Knowing all of these facts can help a teacher make sure that a student is learning fully to his/her full potential.
“Network with other schools that are developing and implementing culturally competent systems. Adapt the processes and information that are consistent with your school's needs and interests.” I feel this is also very important. Not only can a teacher learn from other teachers and their own school, but they can learn a lot from other schools, and the systems they are using to close the achievement gap.
“Ensure that your school has a mission statement that commits to cultural competence as an integral component of all its activities. The cultural competence committee should be involved in developing this statement.” A mission statement is so important to have! It gives everyone an example to lead by, and a goal to have in teacher’s classrooms and in educating their students.
Task 3: Stop Cyber Bullying:
I really liked the cyber bullying quiz!! I was found to be cyber risky when it comes to cyber bullying. I found the quiz full of information about cyber bullying that I had never known. I read an article on instant messaging. In the article, instant messaging is the most risky tool online for cyber bullying. Kids can talk to strangers, give out personal information which leads to stalking, and can be bullies themselves since instant messaging is not a face to face application. I learned there are many tools and settings for safety on instant messaging to help ensure a kid know who he/she is talking to.
Task 4: Kathy Schrock
Under Subject Access, I really liked the holidays and celebrations link. There were diversity calendars, ways to find out and incorporate all of the holidays fairly that your students may celebrate. There were also ways to celebrate fun classroom holidays, such as the 100th day of school which kids can really look forward to.
In the teacher’s helper section I absolutely loved the bulletin board ideas! I am a very creative person and I can’t wait to decorate and make my room fun and exciting for the kids to enjoy. This link listed so many ways to make your classroom fun and exciting which I really enjoyed reading about!
Task 5: Multiple Intelligences
The intelligence I received with 100% of the score was “bodily-kinesthetic”. The second greatest learning style with 94% was “interpersonal” and the third greatest learning intelligence was 88% which was “intrapersonal”. I watched the video “Multiple Intelligences Thrive in Smartville”. I really enjoyed the video. Each child in this specific elementary school in Georgia was encouraged to learn the way they learned best or in other words their specific intelligence. The kids reacted really great to this idea, and each kid knew their specific learning style which I think is a very important thing to know!
Task 6: Teaching Tolerance
The lesson I chose was called “The Shape of Home” which was meant for the middle school age targeted for 6th graders. The subject was called “Reading and Language Arts”. The point of the lesson is the theme of “loss”. Many children have lost something important to them in their lives whether it was a person, friend, object, etc. It is a very relatable topic. This lesson is a sense of therapy for children so that they can discuss what they felt they have lost in their lives, in connection to their home as well. I would love to use this in my classroom because myself, as a 20 year old, can relate strongly to this topic, so I can only imagine how kids can relate to this as well.
Task 7: Multicultural Education and Equity Awareness Quiz
"According to the National Center for Education Statistics, what is the percentage of U.S. schools with no teachers of color on staff?"
The answer was 40% which is what I guessed, but is still very disturbing to me. There should definitely be more diversity among teachers in my opinion.
"What percentage of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender high school students report that their teachers “never” or “rarely” respond to homophobic remarks made by other students, according to a national study by GLSEN?"
The answer was 84.5%. I was absolutely shocked by the answer to this question! That is truly disturbing, and something NEEDS to be done to ensure equity within the classroom.
Task 8: Netiquette Guidelines
I received an 85% on the Netiquette quiz. Having good netiquette is so important!! Online communication can be a very difficult way to try and get what it is you are trying to say into words on a computer. Having good netiquette is something important for everyone to have. Technology is taking over our world, so it is very important for me as a teacher to be able to teach my students about having good netiquette because it is something they will take with them and remember. :)
I feel that using primary resources is something that is very important to me for using in my classroom. The National Archives website is something that would be very useful for any classroom. There is so much on the internet that I feel people are blind to, like I am. As this technology class progresses I am learning more and more about how many useful and free things are available on the internet. The National Archives website is a great idea, and great resource for classrooms due to all of the resources the website provides. The National Archive I chose to research on was the Richard Nixon Library, which is not too far from my home. I have been there before in a high school history class, and it is a really awesome place!
Task 2: National Education Association
The students that are experiencing and being affected by the achievement gap are racial and ethnic minorities, English Language Learners, students with disabilities, boys in their early years of education, girls in high school math and science, and students from low-income families.
“Network with parent, family, minority community, and faith-based organizations concerned with the needs of diverse students. Solicit their involvement and input in the design and implementation of initiatives for culturally, linguistically, racially, and ethnically diverse groups.” I feel that this is a very important way to reach closure in achievement gaps. It is very important that a teacher gets to know a child’s parents, background, religion, lifestyle, etc. Knowing all of these facts can help a teacher make sure that a student is learning fully to his/her full potential.
“Network with other schools that are developing and implementing culturally competent systems. Adapt the processes and information that are consistent with your school's needs and interests.” I feel this is also very important. Not only can a teacher learn from other teachers and their own school, but they can learn a lot from other schools, and the systems they are using to close the achievement gap.
“Ensure that your school has a mission statement that commits to cultural competence as an integral component of all its activities. The cultural competence committee should be involved in developing this statement.” A mission statement is so important to have! It gives everyone an example to lead by, and a goal to have in teacher’s classrooms and in educating their students.
Task 3: Stop Cyber Bullying:
I really liked the cyber bullying quiz!! I was found to be cyber risky when it comes to cyber bullying. I found the quiz full of information about cyber bullying that I had never known. I read an article on instant messaging. In the article, instant messaging is the most risky tool online for cyber bullying. Kids can talk to strangers, give out personal information which leads to stalking, and can be bullies themselves since instant messaging is not a face to face application. I learned there are many tools and settings for safety on instant messaging to help ensure a kid know who he/she is talking to.
Task 4: Kathy Schrock
Under Subject Access, I really liked the holidays and celebrations link. There were diversity calendars, ways to find out and incorporate all of the holidays fairly that your students may celebrate. There were also ways to celebrate fun classroom holidays, such as the 100th day of school which kids can really look forward to.
In the teacher’s helper section I absolutely loved the bulletin board ideas! I am a very creative person and I can’t wait to decorate and make my room fun and exciting for the kids to enjoy. This link listed so many ways to make your classroom fun and exciting which I really enjoyed reading about!
Task 5: Multiple Intelligences
The intelligence I received with 100% of the score was “bodily-kinesthetic”. The second greatest learning style with 94% was “interpersonal” and the third greatest learning intelligence was 88% which was “intrapersonal”. I watched the video “Multiple Intelligences Thrive in Smartville”. I really enjoyed the video. Each child in this specific elementary school in Georgia was encouraged to learn the way they learned best or in other words their specific intelligence. The kids reacted really great to this idea, and each kid knew their specific learning style which I think is a very important thing to know!
Task 6: Teaching Tolerance
The lesson I chose was called “The Shape of Home” which was meant for the middle school age targeted for 6th graders. The subject was called “Reading and Language Arts”. The point of the lesson is the theme of “loss”. Many children have lost something important to them in their lives whether it was a person, friend, object, etc. It is a very relatable topic. This lesson is a sense of therapy for children so that they can discuss what they felt they have lost in their lives, in connection to their home as well. I would love to use this in my classroom because myself, as a 20 year old, can relate strongly to this topic, so I can only imagine how kids can relate to this as well.
Task 7: Multicultural Education and Equity Awareness Quiz
"According to the National Center for Education Statistics, what is the percentage of U.S. schools with no teachers of color on staff?"
The answer was 40% which is what I guessed, but is still very disturbing to me. There should definitely be more diversity among teachers in my opinion.
"What percentage of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender high school students report that their teachers “never” or “rarely” respond to homophobic remarks made by other students, according to a national study by GLSEN?"
The answer was 84.5%. I was absolutely shocked by the answer to this question! That is truly disturbing, and something NEEDS to be done to ensure equity within the classroom.
Task 8: Netiquette Guidelines
I received an 85% on the Netiquette quiz. Having good netiquette is so important!! Online communication can be a very difficult way to try and get what it is you are trying to say into words on a computer. Having good netiquette is something important for everyone to have. Technology is taking over our world, so it is very important for me as a teacher to be able to teach my students about having good netiquette because it is something they will take with them and remember. :)
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Classroom Newsletter- (NETS I, III)
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In this assignment I created a classroom newsletter using MicrosoftWord. I pretended like I was a teacher, and that I would make this specific newsletter for the students in my classroom. Since I want to be a math teacher, I pretended like I was teaching a math class. In the newsletter I talked about myself and gave an introduction to my new incoming students. Then I talked about how technology would be incorporated in my classroom. I made my newsletter colorful and added graphics to it as well.
In this assignment I created a classroom newsletter using MicrosoftWord. I pretended like I was a teacher, and that I would make this specific newsletter for the students in my classroom. Since I want to be a math teacher, I pretended like I was teaching a math class. In the newsletter I talked about myself and gave an introduction to my new incoming students. Then I talked about how technology would be incorporated in my classroom. I made my newsletter colorful and added graphics to it as well.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Intro Letter of Ashley Salvino
Hi everyone! My name is Ashley Salvino. I am 20 years old. I am from a town called Glendora, which is in LA County not far from Pasadena. I went through all of my K-12 schooling in the Glendora Unified School District. Firstly, I went to elementary school at Cullen Elementary. Then I went to Goddard Middle School, and graduated from Glendora High School in 2007. I moved to San Marcos after I graduated high school to go to CSUSM. I lived in the dorms my freshman year, and then moved off campus my sophomore year. I have been living in a condo a few minutes away from campus with two roommates I met here at CSUSM! I am minoring in math in hopes to be a middle school math teacher. I can’t wait to learn more about computers, especially Macs! :)
I love computers, and working on them! I own and use many other technological devices as well such as a cell phone, camera, GPS navigational system, IPod, etc. Unfortunately I feel like I am Mac illiterate! I am definitely a PC person and have been my entire life. I definitely depend on technology. I check my emails daily, along with social networks such as Facebook, and Twitter. I use my cell phone daily as well. I feel like technology and computers are considered a necessity nowadays, instead of a personal preference. I use Microsoft Office 2007 for a PC computer.
My favorite and most relatable part of the CSUSM Mission Statement is the last sentence of it. It says that the practices we will learn are committed to student-centered education. I think it is very important that the College of Education focuses on the students and puts them first. As a teacher my number one priority is the students and their learning and growth in my classroom, and for me to be able to teach them in the most effective and successful way I can. I never read the College of Education Mission Statement prior to attending CSUSM; however I think it is an excellent statement to model to all of its students.
I love computers, and working on them! I own and use many other technological devices as well such as a cell phone, camera, GPS navigational system, IPod, etc. Unfortunately I feel like I am Mac illiterate! I am definitely a PC person and have been my entire life. I definitely depend on technology. I check my emails daily, along with social networks such as Facebook, and Twitter. I use my cell phone daily as well. I feel like technology and computers are considered a necessity nowadays, instead of a personal preference. I use Microsoft Office 2007 for a PC computer.
My favorite and most relatable part of the CSUSM Mission Statement is the last sentence of it. It says that the practices we will learn are committed to student-centered education. I think it is very important that the College of Education focuses on the students and puts them first. As a teacher my number one priority is the students and their learning and growth in my classroom, and for me to be able to teach them in the most effective and successful way I can. I never read the College of Education Mission Statement prior to attending CSUSM; however I think it is an excellent statement to model to all of its students.
In this assignment, I introduced myself by writing and answering questions about myself. I created my first post on my blog, and also uploaded a picture of myself.
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