Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Final Project Progress Report
For my final project I am making a movie with Molly, Amanda, and Keiko. We have almost all of our scenes recorded and we should be finished recording on Tuesday. We will then have to edit and put the scenes together. This movie is coming along well. Hope you will enjoy it!
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Blog Assignment #12
For this week's blog assignment, I want you to choose a classroom to go into and observe the technology that is currently being used. You need to check your google docs to choose a class from the list provided. Let me know as soon as you have chosen your school. This assignment is to be done by the 3rd week of the semester. Once you have chosen your class you need to make arrangements with that school and teacher as to when to visit their classroom. In your blog post I want you to write what you observed. Tell us what technology was being used, how they were using it, were the kids interactive with the technology, we they having fun while learning, did the teacher know how to use the technology well, did the technology work(or were the glitches). I want you to get feed back from the teacher and the students on their opinions of using the technology in their classroom. Would you use this type of technology in your future classroom why or why not? Tell us how much technology has changed since you were in school.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
C4T #3
Post #1
On September 18,2012, Mr. Noschese posted on his class blog about Screencasting VPython programs. Mr. Noschese teaches a AP Physics C class made up of 15 students and assigns them to make a screencast and explain how it works and why for their VPython programs. He likes screencast because he can tell which students understand their assignments and which ones do not understand it.
On October 28,2012, I commented on his blog:
Mr. Noschese,
I am a student from The University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. I am taking EDM310 and I have been assigned to comment on your post. I am going into Science education so I can see myself using some of your techniques. Technology has come along way since I was in high school. I am not a traditional college student!
Post #2
On October 10, 2012 Mr. Noschese posted on his blog about Metacognition Curriculum. He wanted to research how his student's mindsets work and how they learn. He had them fill out a questionnaire and then watch a video. Then the students had to get into groups and write down one thing that learned, one thing that they found surprising, and one question that they still had. Then he put them on an overhead and shared them with the whole class.
I posted on November 11,2012:
On September 18,2012, Mr. Noschese posted on his class blog about Screencasting VPython programs. Mr. Noschese teaches a AP Physics C class made up of 15 students and assigns them to make a screencast and explain how it works and why for their VPython programs. He likes screencast because he can tell which students understand their assignments and which ones do not understand it.
On October 28,2012, I commented on his blog:
Mr. Noschese,
I am a student from The University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. I am taking EDM310 and I have been assigned to comment on your post. I am going into Science education so I can see myself using some of your techniques. Technology has come along way since I was in high school. I am not a traditional college student!
Post #2
On October 10, 2012 Mr. Noschese posted on his blog about Metacognition Curriculum. He wanted to research how his student's mindsets work and how they learn. He had them fill out a questionnaire and then watch a video. Then the students had to get into groups and write down one thing that learned, one thing that they found surprising, and one question that they still had. Then he put them on an overhead and shared them with the whole class.
I posted on November 11,2012:
Blog Assignment #11
Ms. Cassidy's class video
Ms. Cassidy's approach to the use of technology in the classroom is impressive considering the age of her students. Ms. Cassidy teaches first grade in Moose Jaw, Canada. Her students use blogs and they enjoy getting comments back on their work. When the students receive comments it help keep them motivated to do well because they know that other people can read their work. This is also used as an exercise to teach her students how to compliment other students by leaving positive comments on the classmates blogs. She uses other forms of technology in the classroom such as video games to make learning fun and it teaches the students to share. She also has a class website which is very informative for the parents. I think it is amazing that she is able to keep up with all of the technology while working with all of these little students.
My biggest concern with all of the use of technology is exposing young students to too much too soon. I think that there are a lot of safety measures that have to be put into place. I think that there are many benefits to using technology in the classrooms and it will help prepare these students for the future. I plan on using a classroom website and a classroom blog. I will be teaching at a higher level so I hope that they will have learned to share by then! I will use my PLN for help when I am looking for new projects and ways to use new technology in my classroom.
Ms. Cassidy's approach to the use of technology in the classroom is impressive considering the age of her students. Ms. Cassidy teaches first grade in Moose Jaw, Canada. Her students use blogs and they enjoy getting comments back on their work. When the students receive comments it help keep them motivated to do well because they know that other people can read their work. This is also used as an exercise to teach her students how to compliment other students by leaving positive comments on the classmates blogs. She uses other forms of technology in the classroom such as video games to make learning fun and it teaches the students to share. She also has a class website which is very informative for the parents. I think it is amazing that she is able to keep up with all of the technology while working with all of these little students.
My biggest concern with all of the use of technology is exposing young students to too much too soon. I think that there are a lot of safety measures that have to be put into place. I think that there are many benefits to using technology in the classrooms and it will help prepare these students for the future. I plan on using a classroom website and a classroom blog. I will be teaching at a higher level so I hope that they will have learned to share by then! I will use my PLN for help when I am looking for new projects and ways to use new technology in my classroom.
C4K Summary October
C4K #3 class blog
Tristan is a 9th grade student at PWA. The post that I commented on was titled "Does Life in Canada Suck?" written on September 26, 2012. Tristan said that he realizes he is fortunate to have a house to go home to, a school where he can learn , and a doctor that he can go to when he gets sick. He also knows that he is lucky that he can play the sports that he chooses and that playing sports help him stay in shape. All of these things make him happy.
I commented on his post on October 6, 2012. I told him that he is fortunate to have all of those things and that I am glad he realizes that. I told him that he seems like he has a positive attitude. I told him to remember to stay positive, work hard, and to follow his dreams.
C4K#4
Collinscal is a 10th grade student in Mr. Mike Gwaltney's Modern World History class at a Episcopal school in Oregon. This class is made up of students from Oregon, Iowa, Maryland, and France. I comment on her post "Friends" written on October 9, 2012. Collinscal wrote about if you should mix your personal life with your academics. She said that tends to get off track with her friends and that she gets distracted with her personal life.
I commented that I think it is ok to mix your personal life and your academics to a point. I said that the most important thing is that you get you academic assignments completed. I commented that involving your personal life with academics can make for a fun learning experience.
C4K #5
Kailin is a student in Ms. Capps's class. She is a very good little writer. I really enjoyed her blog. I posted on her blog on October 18, 2012.
Kailin,
C4K #6
Julia is a 6th grader in Mrs. Peterson's class. The students all have English class blogs and are to post on the books that they are reading. Julia posted on The Outsiders on October 10,2012 and I commented on October 28,2012.
Julia,
My name is Amber and I am a college student at The University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. I am taking EDM310 and I have been assigned to comment on your blog. I think that you have done a really good job organizing your posts and you seem to enjoy making your post. Keep up the good work.
C4K #7
Vitulli and Santoli: Eyes on Ireland was the blog I posted on November 4, 2012. I commented: My name is Amber and I am in EDM310 at The University of South Alabama. I was assigned to follow your blog and comment on your post. It looks like y'all are having a great time and have lots of food to eat! I have never been to Ireland , but it looks like it would be a nice place to travel to one day.
Tristan is a 9th grade student at PWA. The post that I commented on was titled "Does Life in Canada Suck?" written on September 26, 2012. Tristan said that he realizes he is fortunate to have a house to go home to, a school where he can learn , and a doctor that he can go to when he gets sick. He also knows that he is lucky that he can play the sports that he chooses and that playing sports help him stay in shape. All of these things make him happy.
I commented on his post on October 6, 2012. I told him that he is fortunate to have all of those things and that I am glad he realizes that. I told him that he seems like he has a positive attitude. I told him to remember to stay positive, work hard, and to follow his dreams.
C4K#4
Collinscal is a 10th grade student in Mr. Mike Gwaltney's Modern World History class at a Episcopal school in Oregon. This class is made up of students from Oregon, Iowa, Maryland, and France. I comment on her post "Friends" written on October 9, 2012. Collinscal wrote about if you should mix your personal life with your academics. She said that tends to get off track with her friends and that she gets distracted with her personal life.
I commented that I think it is ok to mix your personal life and your academics to a point. I said that the most important thing is that you get you academic assignments completed. I commented that involving your personal life with academics can make for a fun learning experience.
C4K #5
Kailin is a student in Ms. Capps's class. She is a very good little writer. I really enjoyed her blog. I posted on her blog on October 18, 2012.
Kailin,
My name is Amber and I am a student at The University of South Alabama. I am taking EDM310 and my professor asked me to read you blog and to leave a comment. I really enjoyed reading your poem! I think you did an outstanding job and I look forward to seeing what you write next. Keep up the good work!
Julia is a 6th grader in Mrs. Peterson's class. The students all have English class blogs and are to post on the books that they are reading. Julia posted on The Outsiders on October 10,2012 and I commented on October 28,2012.
Julia,
My name is Amber and I am a college student at The University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. I am taking EDM310 and I have been assigned to comment on your blog. I think that you have done a really good job organizing your posts and you seem to enjoy making your post. Keep up the good work.
C4K #7
Vitulli and Santoli: Eyes on Ireland was the blog I posted on November 4, 2012. I commented: My name is Amber and I am in EDM310 at The University of South Alabama. I was assigned to follow your blog and comment on your post. It looks like y'all are having a great time and have lots of food to eat! I have never been to Ireland , but it looks like it would be a nice place to travel to one day.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Special Blog Assignment
A world where grades will be left behind.
This USA TODAY article written by Mary Beth Markleing is how Sebastian Trun views the education system changing where grades will become a thing of the past.. Sebastian Trun, a VP of Google and Stanford research professor is seeking to revolutionize the education system as we know it. He has created Udacity in California where he wants the college education to be FREE and fun and where grades are not given. He thinks that grades should not be assigned and classes should be online and more like video games. I think that we should ask Who is going to fund this education system? I know he said it will be free, but the program must be funded somehow. I am a college student and my most expensive class is my online class. I want to know what happens to the structure and discipline that comes from in the classroom? What happens to meeting standards and having that competition with the person next to you? I was always told to work hard and make good grades because employers are going to look at the degree, but given the choice between someone who made all C's and someone who made all A's the employer will probably pick the one who made all A's because it will most likely reflect their work ethic.
I think that we need to have great teachers in the classroom and earning grades are important values that are taught. If it were easy to get a college education with a degree then everyone would have one. It takes a lot of hard work and determination to succeed. I do not feel that you can be prepared for a physical struggle if you only read about self defense online. It takes so much more than that, it takes strength and skills that are learned through physical experience not through an online course. As a teacher, I do not want to give grades based on written exams alone. I want students to get involved with hands on projects and experiments, be responsible for studying and completing homework. I do not want my students to be overwhelmed and consumed with assignments at home, but just enough to teach them that they have to work for success.
I have not become a fan of the "flipped" classroom. The thought of my children coming home and watching videos all night, then going to school the next day to do homework is horrible! Let kids be kids, not robots. From a college level standpoint, I do not like watching podcast and then going to class to be quizzed. The point of having a college professor is for theprofessor to be there in class to teach me and to have those class discussions. I think a lot can be learned that way. Who are the educators? Is it just a computer program in a closet somewhere? I want to go to class meet with an instructor and not look at a computer 24/7. Everyone learns in different ways and that is just not my way of learning.
It made me laugh to think that someone could compare a children's video game to the same as taking college physics. REALLY??? Have you taken college physics because I have and I worked my butt off for an "A" but I did it! I didn't want a "B" I wanted an "A" because that was the highest level of success. All of this talk about playing games and getting things for free makes me think of the welfare program in this country. This cheap education program sounds great, but as the old saying goes "You get what you pay for."
I think that we need to have great teachers in the classroom and earning grades are important values that are taught. If it were easy to get a college education with a degree then everyone would have one. It takes a lot of hard work and determination to succeed. I do not feel that you can be prepared for a physical struggle if you only read about self defense online. It takes so much more than that, it takes strength and skills that are learned through physical experience not through an online course. As a teacher, I do not want to give grades based on written exams alone. I want students to get involved with hands on projects and experiments, be responsible for studying and completing homework. I do not want my students to be overwhelmed and consumed with assignments at home, but just enough to teach them that they have to work for success.
I have not become a fan of the "flipped" classroom. The thought of my children coming home and watching videos all night, then going to school the next day to do homework is horrible! Let kids be kids, not robots. From a college level standpoint, I do not like watching podcast and then going to class to be quizzed. The point of having a college professor is for theprofessor to be there in class to teach me and to have those class discussions. I think a lot can be learned that way. Who are the educators? Is it just a computer program in a closet somewhere? I want to go to class meet with an instructor and not look at a computer 24/7. Everyone learns in different ways and that is just not my way of learning.
It made me laugh to think that someone could compare a children's video game to the same as taking college physics. REALLY??? Have you taken college physics because I have and I worked my butt off for an "A" but I did it! I didn't want a "B" I wanted an "A" because that was the highest level of success. All of this talk about playing games and getting things for free makes me think of the welfare program in this country. This cheap education program sounds great, but as the old saying goes "You get what you pay for."
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I am a student at The University of South Alabama taking EDM310. I have been assigned to follow your blog and comment on your post. I think it is great that you are getting these young students to think about their thinking process. I think that questionnaires are a great tool to learn about your students.