Topic: Elementary Education
A. University of South Alabama:
1.) Jayne Kennedy, Academic Advisor
2.) Dr. P. Baggett, AED 301
3.) Marie Sheneman, SY 112
4.) Mr. Sullivan, EDM 310
5.) Dr. Strange, EDM 310
B. Twitter
*Teachers
1.) Mrs. Vicki Davis, Camilla, GA @coolcatteacher
2.) Mr. Sullivan, Mobile, AL @drdiversity
3.) Mr. William Chamberlain, Noel, MO @wmchamberlain
4.) Mr. Joe McClung, Fayetteville, AK @jkmcclung
5.) Ms. Wendy Drexler, FL @wendydrexler
6.) Larry Ferlazzo, Sacramento, CA @larryferlazzo
7.) Dr. Strange, Daphne, AL @winetimejs
8.) Mrs. Kelly Hines, Washington, N.C. @kellyhines
*Students
1.) Angel Padgett, Mobile, AL @MrsAPadgett
2.) Shaneise Taite, Mobile, AL @NeisyNee
*Other
1.) Sir Ken Robinson @ SirKenRobinson
2.) Karl Fisch @karlfisch
C. Facebook
D. YouTube
E. Delicious
F. Edutopia
G. Blogs
1.) attheteachersdesk.blogspot.com
2.) larryferlazzo.edublogs.org
3.) sullivansedm310fall09.blogspot.com
Monday, November 30, 2009
Goodbye for Now!
Dear Dr. Strange, Mr. Sullivan, and fellow classmates,
I have enjoyed sharing this class with all of you. I had a great time learning with all of you as well. This is a goodbye for now not forever. I hope all of you enjoy your break from this semester.
Allison B.
I have enjoyed sharing this class with all of you. I had a great time learning with all of you as well. This is a goodbye for now not forever. I hope all of you enjoy your break from this semester.
Allison B.
Final Blog Post for EDM 310!
This is the final post for the class EDM 310. I have really enjoyed this class, and it has been a great challenge for me as a student and future teacher. Before taking this class, I thought I was "technologically literate"; however, after beginning this class, I was unaware of all the possible ways to be "technologically literate".
*1.) I learned so many different things in this class that has helped me and can help me as a student and future teacher. Here is a small list of what I have learned in taking this class at USA:
1.) I have learned how to blog. Before this class, I knew what blogging was, but I did not really know how to get an account or actually what was meant by the blogs. Now I understand that blogs can be usefeul for just about anything, especially as a teacher. As a teacher, I can post everything that we do as a class on the class blog. The class blog can serve as a parent site so they can know what their children are doing in class.
2.) I learned about all the different teacher resources such as ALEX and ACCESS. I can use these websites as resources as a student in education classes, learning how to be a teacher and also once I am a teacher. These websites give teachers ideas on lessons and much more.
3.) I learned that Google has just about anything to offer to a student and teacher for educational purposes. Google is free, so it is available to anybody that has access to a computer. Google offers Google Docs, Blogger, Google Earth, Google forms, data bases, etc. Google is a tool that can be used anytime for almost anything.
4.) I learned what a PLN is and how to use one. My PLN is small becasue I just started it, but as I move forward as a student and teacher, my PLN will grow. My PLN is a resource of its own. It keeps track of my networks.
5.) I learned how to use Delicious to keep track of my favorite educational webistes.
6.) I learned how to communicate with people all across the world through sistes such as Facebook, Blogs, etc. I used Comment 4 Kids to communicate with students from all over.
7.) I learned how to use Foliotek.
8.) I learned the importance of YouTube and iTunes. itunes provides podcasts and videocasts that be educationally related.
9.) I learned so much in this class that will help me be a professional. I feel that I am "technologically literate" now that I have completed this course. I feel that I can keep up as a student, future teacher, and individual in this "modern age".
*2.) I learned so much, as mentioned before; however, the only thing that I would liked to have learned more about is how to function with different technologies in the classroom or school besides a computer. I think that there are other people like me that have not used teaching equipment that is neccessary for schools, such as a smart board, and that would have helped me as a future teacher as well.
*3.) Because I learned a lot in this class, there are some things that I favored and some things that I did not favor. I do think everything that I learned in this class will hlp me as a student and teacher, but some things I may only use if absolutely neccessary. Things such as podcasts and videocasts I may or may not use. I think it was imporatant for me to learn how to make those, but as far as using them in a classroom, I am unsure becasue I still do not feel comfortable with them.
*4.) This class did help me in many ways, but I do not think that it "excited" me. I am excited to know how to be efficient in technology now, but that is it.
*5.) I do not think anything that we learned in this class was "intellectually challenging" becasue I believe that everything is made for everybody to use. Nothing that we did in this class is too difficult for somebody else to learn how to do. I think things in this class were easy to accomplish, even if it seemed a little difficult in the beginning.
*6.) I was not bored by this class at all. With everything that we were learning and doing, I did not have time to be bored at all.
*7.) This course is a great course, however this one class has a lot of projects due throughout the entire semester. With students taking other classes as well, the only thing that I would change is maybe cut down some of the projects. I think that we can still learn everything without having to actually do some things ourselves, such as Twitter or Delicious.
*8). I believe that I am now "technologically literate". I belive that I am classified as "Good" becasue I know how a lot of technologies work, but there are still some that I am unaware of as well, so I am not "great".
*9.) Between now and the time i graduate and start teaching, I can maintain my technology literacy by using some of the things that I learned in this class, such as Delicious and blogs. I can make myself aware of the changing and new technologies available now and in the future.
*1.) I learned so many different things in this class that has helped me and can help me as a student and future teacher. Here is a small list of what I have learned in taking this class at USA:
1.) I have learned how to blog. Before this class, I knew what blogging was, but I did not really know how to get an account or actually what was meant by the blogs. Now I understand that blogs can be usefeul for just about anything, especially as a teacher. As a teacher, I can post everything that we do as a class on the class blog. The class blog can serve as a parent site so they can know what their children are doing in class.
2.) I learned about all the different teacher resources such as ALEX and ACCESS. I can use these websites as resources as a student in education classes, learning how to be a teacher and also once I am a teacher. These websites give teachers ideas on lessons and much more.
3.) I learned that Google has just about anything to offer to a student and teacher for educational purposes. Google is free, so it is available to anybody that has access to a computer. Google offers Google Docs, Blogger, Google Earth, Google forms, data bases, etc. Google is a tool that can be used anytime for almost anything.
4.) I learned what a PLN is and how to use one. My PLN is small becasue I just started it, but as I move forward as a student and teacher, my PLN will grow. My PLN is a resource of its own. It keeps track of my networks.
5.) I learned how to use Delicious to keep track of my favorite educational webistes.
6.) I learned how to communicate with people all across the world through sistes such as Facebook, Blogs, etc. I used Comment 4 Kids to communicate with students from all over.
7.) I learned how to use Foliotek.
8.) I learned the importance of YouTube and iTunes. itunes provides podcasts and videocasts that be educationally related.
9.) I learned so much in this class that will help me be a professional. I feel that I am "technologically literate" now that I have completed this course. I feel that I can keep up as a student, future teacher, and individual in this "modern age".
*2.) I learned so much, as mentioned before; however, the only thing that I would liked to have learned more about is how to function with different technologies in the classroom or school besides a computer. I think that there are other people like me that have not used teaching equipment that is neccessary for schools, such as a smart board, and that would have helped me as a future teacher as well.
*3.) Because I learned a lot in this class, there are some things that I favored and some things that I did not favor. I do think everything that I learned in this class will hlp me as a student and teacher, but some things I may only use if absolutely neccessary. Things such as podcasts and videocasts I may or may not use. I think it was imporatant for me to learn how to make those, but as far as using them in a classroom, I am unsure becasue I still do not feel comfortable with them.
*4.) This class did help me in many ways, but I do not think that it "excited" me. I am excited to know how to be efficient in technology now, but that is it.
*5.) I do not think anything that we learned in this class was "intellectually challenging" becasue I believe that everything is made for everybody to use. Nothing that we did in this class is too difficult for somebody else to learn how to do. I think things in this class were easy to accomplish, even if it seemed a little difficult in the beginning.
*6.) I was not bored by this class at all. With everything that we were learning and doing, I did not have time to be bored at all.
*7.) This course is a great course, however this one class has a lot of projects due throughout the entire semester. With students taking other classes as well, the only thing that I would change is maybe cut down some of the projects. I think that we can still learn everything without having to actually do some things ourselves, such as Twitter or Delicious.
*8). I believe that I am now "technologically literate". I belive that I am classified as "Good" becasue I know how a lot of technologies work, but there are still some that I am unaware of as well, so I am not "great".
*9.) Between now and the time i graduate and start teaching, I can maintain my technology literacy by using some of the things that I learned in this class, such as Delicious and blogs. I can make myself aware of the changing and new technologies available now and in the future.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Lists, Lists, and more Lists...
The three lists that were looked at this week were Seven Stupid Mistakes and Seven Brilliant Things Teachers Do with Technology by Doug Johnson and New classroom Rules by Education Innovation. Doug Johnson's links can be found at: click here and the Education Innovation's list can be found at: click here.
Two of my favorite New Classroom Rules by Education Innovation were rule numbers one and two. Rule number one states, "come to school everyday, unless you would rather just go on line" (Education Innovation). I think that this is rule number one for a very important reason. I think this rule is the most important reason for learning. If students do not go to class daily, then there is no point in signing up for a class to begin with. Although, a lot of students think they can miss a couple of days of class, they really cannot in order to fully take advantage of learning. Teachers explain more in class and always say things that they may forget to tell students who do not choose to come to class. On top of not being able to learn everything on that particular day of class, a lot of teachers have discussions or participation in some way during the actual class time that cannot be made up. Again, the reason this is my number one rule and more than likely Education Innovation's number one rule is because it plays the biggest and most important role in learning. Just come to class!
My second rule, which is rule number two from Education Innovation states, "Come to class on time, or log into your online class anytime day or night, whenever it is most convenient for you" (Education Innovation). I think this rule is number two for a very important reason as well as the first rule. If students do make the decision to come to class, then they should arrive either early or on time; students should not come to class late. this rule is important because coming to class late affects the teacher as well as other students. It is not fair for students that show up to class on time to be distracted by a student showing up late. Having respect for the teacher and other classmates is shown by numerous ways, but showing up to class and on time is a large part of showing respect.
In Doug Johnson's list of Seven Brilliant Things Teachers Do With Technology, my two favorites are number four and number six. Number four on his list states, "Put kids in touch with the world" (Doug Johnson). Basically this is saying that a student's world should not be just one part of the world, which would be the life around the student daily; a student should be connected with different people in different parts of the world in order to fully take advantage of learning and technology. this is important because students can experience different cultures versus just learning about them through reading. Also, students can interact with different people from different cultures all over the world through the use of technology. It is important for teachers to connect students with other parts of the world. Students should be "networked".
Number six on Doug's list states, "Use the kids' own devices to teach them" (Doug Johnson). This is so important for many reasons. The first reason why this is important is because technology is always changing, and typically students are the ones that are the most up-to-date with the latest forms of technologies available. Not only could students teach teachers through their use of being up-to-date with the latest forms of technologies, but showing the students through relevance is also important. Students typically do not enjoy learning if teachers do not make it relevant to their lives. Having teachers use what the kids already use in their daily lives will not only make them more familiar with technology, but it will also help them enjoy learning more because they are already comfortable with it and enjoy it on a day-to-day basis. Make things relevant!
On Doug's list of Seven Stupid Mistakes Teachers Make With Technology, my two favorites are numbers three and five. Number three states, "Not supervising computer-using students" (Doug Johnson). This is important because many teachers do not necessarily supervise their students when they know that their students are using the computers. Computers do not always filter out the "bad" things that students should not experience or the non-educational things as well. Teachers need to teach their students how to appropriately use a computer and what to look and not look for. After they have taught their students how to use a computer for educational purposes, they should still supervise their students. supervising students could prevent many unnecessary things or incidents from occurring.
Number five on Johnson's list states, "Believing that one's teaching style need not change to take full advantage of technology" (Doug Johnson). This is important because teachers do not always take advantage of the available technology that is out there. So many different types of technologies can be used for educational purposes, and great teachers need to know how to incorporate all types of teaching techniques, including how to use technology. Technology is too far advanced for teachers to think that they do not need to use it in their classrooms. Also, students need a "newer" way to learn and intrigue them. Technology could be used as motivation for learning. Also, the teacher needs to remain the expert, and with students knowing about the technologies available, they could become the experts if the teacher lacks in technology.
All of the rules and lists are important for teaching now and in the future. These were just a couple from each list.
Two of my favorite New Classroom Rules by Education Innovation were rule numbers one and two. Rule number one states, "come to school everyday, unless you would rather just go on line" (Education Innovation). I think that this is rule number one for a very important reason. I think this rule is the most important reason for learning. If students do not go to class daily, then there is no point in signing up for a class to begin with. Although, a lot of students think they can miss a couple of days of class, they really cannot in order to fully take advantage of learning. Teachers explain more in class and always say things that they may forget to tell students who do not choose to come to class. On top of not being able to learn everything on that particular day of class, a lot of teachers have discussions or participation in some way during the actual class time that cannot be made up. Again, the reason this is my number one rule and more than likely Education Innovation's number one rule is because it plays the biggest and most important role in learning. Just come to class!
My second rule, which is rule number two from Education Innovation states, "Come to class on time, or log into your online class anytime day or night, whenever it is most convenient for you" (Education Innovation). I think this rule is number two for a very important reason as well as the first rule. If students do make the decision to come to class, then they should arrive either early or on time; students should not come to class late. this rule is important because coming to class late affects the teacher as well as other students. It is not fair for students that show up to class on time to be distracted by a student showing up late. Having respect for the teacher and other classmates is shown by numerous ways, but showing up to class and on time is a large part of showing respect.
In Doug Johnson's list of Seven Brilliant Things Teachers Do With Technology, my two favorites are number four and number six. Number four on his list states, "Put kids in touch with the world" (Doug Johnson). Basically this is saying that a student's world should not be just one part of the world, which would be the life around the student daily; a student should be connected with different people in different parts of the world in order to fully take advantage of learning and technology. this is important because students can experience different cultures versus just learning about them through reading. Also, students can interact with different people from different cultures all over the world through the use of technology. It is important for teachers to connect students with other parts of the world. Students should be "networked".
Number six on Doug's list states, "Use the kids' own devices to teach them" (Doug Johnson). This is so important for many reasons. The first reason why this is important is because technology is always changing, and typically students are the ones that are the most up-to-date with the latest forms of technologies available. Not only could students teach teachers through their use of being up-to-date with the latest forms of technologies, but showing the students through relevance is also important. Students typically do not enjoy learning if teachers do not make it relevant to their lives. Having teachers use what the kids already use in their daily lives will not only make them more familiar with technology, but it will also help them enjoy learning more because they are already comfortable with it and enjoy it on a day-to-day basis. Make things relevant!
On Doug's list of Seven Stupid Mistakes Teachers Make With Technology, my two favorites are numbers three and five. Number three states, "Not supervising computer-using students" (Doug Johnson). This is important because many teachers do not necessarily supervise their students when they know that their students are using the computers. Computers do not always filter out the "bad" things that students should not experience or the non-educational things as well. Teachers need to teach their students how to appropriately use a computer and what to look and not look for. After they have taught their students how to use a computer for educational purposes, they should still supervise their students. supervising students could prevent many unnecessary things or incidents from occurring.
Number five on Johnson's list states, "Believing that one's teaching style need not change to take full advantage of technology" (Doug Johnson). This is important because teachers do not always take advantage of the available technology that is out there. So many different types of technologies can be used for educational purposes, and great teachers need to know how to incorporate all types of teaching techniques, including how to use technology. Technology is too far advanced for teachers to think that they do not need to use it in their classrooms. Also, students need a "newer" way to learn and intrigue them. Technology could be used as motivation for learning. Also, the teacher needs to remain the expert, and with students knowing about the technologies available, they could become the experts if the teacher lacks in technology.
All of the rules and lists are important for teaching now and in the future. These were just a couple from each list.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
The Teacher's Desk
The teacher's desk blog is a very helpful resource for teachers now and in the future. The teacher's desk blog, which can be found at: attheteachersdesk.blogspot.com, is a collaborative professional blog. This particular blog lets teachers get on and post their own ideas and experiences up. The collaborative part gets the teachers connected to each other and networked with each other. Resources such as this give teachers more open minds to learning different ideas and ways of doing things. The importance of this type of professional blog is the fact that it is any teacher posting their work to this one blog. This one blog is a giant "faculty room" of ideas from teachers everywhere. The key to this blog being on the internet is that teachers do not have to work in the same school or school systems to gain ideas from each other. You can find numerous posts on this blog from project ideas to how to get students and teachers involved more. Anything pretty much dealing with teachers and/or students can be found on this blog. The beauty is that it is authored from teachers themselves; teachers give others their objectives on teaching.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
EDM 310 Substantive Project: The Networked Student Plugged In!
My EDM 310 substantive project was on the networked student. Here is a link to get to my group's project.
Click Here to view my group's project
Click Here to view my group's project
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Michael Wesch: The Machine Is (Changing) Us
This video by Michael Wesch is interesting in the fact that he describes the "whatever" through the generations. He explains the importance of being connected soically by different networking sites, such as YouTube. He talks about how "media ecology is our environment".
Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube do not really play a major role in my personal life. I am a busy person without having to worry about getting on the internet daily. With school, work, and my personal life, I just cannot find enough hours in a day to use the computer for my personal life. I do have a facebook and twitter account; however, I do not get on them regularly. I do think it is important for staying connected to people, but I would rather use a phone to stay connected.
As far as my current experiences in college, I stay connected with networking sites more than I would if I were not in school. With this class, EDM 310, I have gotten accounts that I normally would not use. This class has made me aware of the importance of these sites, but I still do not have enough time to spend on them like others do.
As far as my future career as being a teacher, I will probably use these social networking sites more as a job than anything else. I do think that all of these sites have many educational information to offer. Another plus is the use of blogs for classrooms. Many of the times, teachers do not really have their inofrmation pertaining to their classrooms on the internet, but with today's social sites, it is becoming more and more common. I think the use of class blogs will help me as a teacher in the future. Class blogs can not only record my student's work, but parents can stay connected as well as others. I think having social sites in the classroom can be another resource tool for both students and teachers. Media is a major role in our environment today.
Michael Wesch's video brings up good points as how our society changes through the use of media. All of his points in his video are on track at how our generations are and what they will be.
Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube do not really play a major role in my personal life. I am a busy person without having to worry about getting on the internet daily. With school, work, and my personal life, I just cannot find enough hours in a day to use the computer for my personal life. I do have a facebook and twitter account; however, I do not get on them regularly. I do think it is important for staying connected to people, but I would rather use a phone to stay connected.
As far as my current experiences in college, I stay connected with networking sites more than I would if I were not in school. With this class, EDM 310, I have gotten accounts that I normally would not use. This class has made me aware of the importance of these sites, but I still do not have enough time to spend on them like others do.
As far as my future career as being a teacher, I will probably use these social networking sites more as a job than anything else. I do think that all of these sites have many educational information to offer. Another plus is the use of blogs for classrooms. Many of the times, teachers do not really have their inofrmation pertaining to their classrooms on the internet, but with today's social sites, it is becoming more and more common. I think the use of class blogs will help me as a teacher in the future. Class blogs can not only record my student's work, but parents can stay connected as well as others. I think having social sites in the classroom can be another resource tool for both students and teachers. Media is a major role in our environment today.
Michael Wesch's video brings up good points as how our society changes through the use of media. All of his points in his video are on track at how our generations are and what they will be.
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