Sunday, October 12, 2008
SUMMARY
* What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
I really enjoyed creating the blog and working with animoto. What a great tool to use. I am using it with my computer club already.
* How has this program affected your lifelong learning goals?
I am a firm believer that we learn everyday. This program has given me many more tools to use and share with my colleagues and students. I will continue to explore and try new programs to advance my knowledge and abilities.
* Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I was reminded of my podcasts that I subscribed too. I have given myself time to listen and review them and share those I feel important with the class.
* What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
I enjoyed this concept. The directions are clear and forward. I am not sure of what to say. Maybe slow the pace down.
* How will what you have learned influence your practice as a teacher?
I have learned a variety of things. I love the flowgram and the ability to combine many tools under one document. There are many more web 2.0 tools available that I need to explore and utilize. I just wish I had 48 hours in a day!
* How do you plan to keep up with new developments in web 2.0? Recommend a way that you have found to be useful.
I will frequently check the web. I also subscribed to the RSS feed for web 2.0 tools. Both of these will enable me to keep on track with new tools.
2. Where do you go from here?
I continue my exploration and utilize the tools available to me. I enjoyed surfing the web and adding to my blog. My parents love my wiki and the google calendar that I have embedded into it with test dates. I plan to continue to use these and add any others I find to my bag of tricks along the way.
I really enjoyed creating the blog and working with animoto. What a great tool to use. I am using it with my computer club already.
* How has this program affected your lifelong learning goals?
I am a firm believer that we learn everyday. This program has given me many more tools to use and share with my colleagues and students. I will continue to explore and try new programs to advance my knowledge and abilities.
* Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I was reminded of my podcasts that I subscribed too. I have given myself time to listen and review them and share those I feel important with the class.
* What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
I enjoyed this concept. The directions are clear and forward. I am not sure of what to say. Maybe slow the pace down.
* How will what you have learned influence your practice as a teacher?
I have learned a variety of things. I love the flowgram and the ability to combine many tools under one document. There are many more web 2.0 tools available that I need to explore and utilize. I just wish I had 48 hours in a day!
* How do you plan to keep up with new developments in web 2.0? Recommend a way that you have found to be useful.
I will frequently check the web. I also subscribed to the RSS feed for web 2.0 tools. Both of these will enable me to keep on track with new tools.
2. Where do you go from here?
I continue my exploration and utilize the tools available to me. I enjoyed surfing the web and adding to my blog. My parents love my wiki and the google calendar that I have embedded into it with test dates. I plan to continue to use these and add any others I find to my bag of tricks along the way.
Thing #23
This is an example of the creative commons and this program being modified from its original form.
Now that I am informed on the creative commons, I will use this as a tool. We as educators can learn immense knowledge from one another and the use of creative commons allows educators to take an idea and tweak it for their students.
Now that I am informed on the creative commons, I will use this as a tool. We as educators can learn immense knowledge from one another and the use of creative commons allows educators to take an idea and tweak it for their students.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Thing #22
I listened to an episode of discovery channel of a podcast that I already subscribe too. I enjoy this cast and revisit often. I liked the educational podcast directory the best. I found it the easiest. I really think that creating podcasts would be a great idea. Our art teacher already does this with her 2nd grade classes.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Thing # 20
Ok, I could not decide between the three. Although the last one grew on me more so than the other two. I really think this could be an asset, however there is so much on youtube that is not appropriate and that is where the kids would go first....I suppose that is the reason it is not accesible at my school. If there was a way to embed specific videos it would be very useful for teaching.
Thing # 19
I do belong to myspace and facebook now. I believe I like facebook a little better. Less ads and garbage to look at. I feel I will continue to use facebook in the future to communicate with collegues but not with students.
Thing # 18
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1506496285&ref=profile
Since I already had a myspace account, I decided to open a facebook account. I have included the link above. I already found my aunt who is an academic coach on there!
I feel that facebook is a safer venue for students, but it still is troubling to me to have one active at school and be responsible for content found on it. Myspace tends to have more risky ads and such that would not be appropriate for students. Although, I think that myspace appeals to todays youth more so than facebook.
It is important for teachers to know about these sites, because after all the kids are using them. I think you need to be extremely cautious about chatting with students. However, It could be a great forum for pen pals.
Having done myspace for a while, I found it easier than facebook.
Since I already had a myspace account, I decided to open a facebook account. I have included the link above. I already found my aunt who is an academic coach on there!
I feel that facebook is a safer venue for students, but it still is troubling to me to have one active at school and be responsible for content found on it. Myspace tends to have more risky ads and such that would not be appropriate for students. Although, I think that myspace appeals to todays youth more so than facebook.
It is important for teachers to know about these sites, because after all the kids are using them. I think you need to be extremely cautious about chatting with students. However, It could be a great forum for pen pals.
Having done myspace for a while, I found it easier than facebook.
Thing # 17
My inservice this summer that taught me about wikis included social bookmarking using delicious. I love it. It has so much potential for the students being able to go to one place and access all the websites you want them to see. I love the ability to make some seen by the public and keep others private. For instance if I have teacher websites on there and I don't want the students to see them, they won't.
I think this can be a great tool for teachers to use to further their online community.
I think this can be a great tool for teachers to use to further their online community.
Thing # 16
I created a start page on iGoogle since I already had an account. I did make it my home page mostly because, I picked a lot of gadgets that go along with what I teach. For example, moon phases. I find that it will be very beneficial to use when teaching.
I also really like the to do list. I already use stickies on my Mac for everyday things.
I think I would recommend the iGoogle and To Do list to others. I feel they can be very useful.
I also really like the to do list. I already use stickies on my Mac for everyday things.
I think I would recommend the iGoogle and To Do list to others. I feel they can be very useful.
Thing # 15
I took an inservice with the county I work in this summer on this and created two wikis using wikispaces.com.
Here are the links.
http://menees4thgrade.wikispaces.com/MENEES+HOME+PAGE
http://sangocomputerclub.wikispaces.com/Sango+Computer+Club+Home
I am attaching the wiki for CMCSS technology. There is a lot of great info there and many tutorials that you all might find handy. Navigate all three by the left hand side.
http://empowerstudents.wikispaces.com/
Here are the links.
http://menees4thgrade.wikispaces.com/MENEES+HOME+PAGE
http://sangocomputerclub.wikispaces.com/Sango+Computer+Club+Home
I am attaching the wiki for CMCSS technology. There is a lot of great info there and many tutorials that you all might find handy. Navigate all three by the left hand side.
http://empowerstudents.wikispaces.com/
Thing # 14
I created both of these to go with standards that I teach. Both of these programs remind me a lot of kidpriation and inspiration that we use at school. It is nice to know that there are free versions of these wonderful programs. My students love making mind maps about topics in science.
It was hard for me to figure a flowchart topic. I know that they flow from one shape to another and back, but coming up with a topic proved tricky for me. I have inserted both the mind map and flowchart that I created.
I used bubbl.us and gliffy.com.
Thing # 12
I already use google calendar and find it extremely helpful for students, parents and teachers. On my wiki page, I use the google calendar to show events, tests, and important dates that deal with my classroom. I absolutely love google calendar. I have mentioned the wiki before but here it is http://menees4thgrade.wikispaces.com/MENEES+HOME+PAGE
Google Notebook would have been wonderful this summer in research! :) I think it would be a great asset to teach the children when researching on the computer. It is a great way to continue the movement to more green.
Google Notebook would have been wonderful this summer in research! :) I think it would be a great asset to teach the children when researching on the computer. It is a great way to continue the movement to more green.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Thing #11
I found bloglines, feedster and google to be the easiest to navigate and find blogs and RSS feeds.
Topix and Syndic8 were very overwhelming to me when I opened them. I could not get past all the stuff on the home page to figure what to search. I thought they were too busy.
I found some very interesting feeds about the political campaign. I also really like cool cat teacher.
I think it is very helpful that the icon is not standard. It makes it a lot easier to search and find feeds. I will be continuing the searching for more feeds. It is addictive!
Topix and Syndic8 were very overwhelming to me when I opened them. I could not get past all the stuff on the home page to figure what to search. I thought they were too busy.
I found some very interesting feeds about the political campaign. I also really like cool cat teacher.
I think it is very helpful that the icon is not standard. It makes it a lot easier to search and find feeds. I will be continuing the searching for more feeds. It is addictive!
Thing #10
I really like the idea of having everything right in one spot. I feel this could be very helpful for class and students, perhaps if it were bookmarked on the computers in your room. Students could access those feeds that pertain to your lessons.
By teachers sharing their blogline, they can commuicate with other teachers and create a virtual community of learning.
By teachers sharing their blogline, they can commuicate with other teachers and create a virtual community of learning.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Thing #9
Using http://161.58.20.24/signs/ribbons/support.asp I create this picture. I am still finding it frustrating to export to my blog, so once again I screen captured it.
I have found that the image generators are a blast and my students would love to create with them. They love comic life already, but to add cartoons would add so much more to the lessons.
Thing #8
I created this at BigHugeLabs.com/flickrThis is a picture I took of a car that belongs to a collegues father.
I had difficulty trying to add the link and configure the download so I took a screen capture and here it is.
I still have some reservations about using children's faces online for sharing. I think that using the mash ups is a great way to have the students become exposed to the many ways to tweak a picture, but some concern needs to be taken for protection.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Thing #6
I have to say that I took an inservice this summer
on social bookmarking and we used the de.l.cious account to create our bookmarks and WOW. It is wonderful for organizing your bookmarks. Parents and students can also access them.
I am very interested in google docs. I like the ability to incorporate my completed pieces into my wiki or other form of technology.
http://docs.google.com/?pli=1#
I am going to do some more playing with google docs. I see great potential for student use in the classroom and school setting.
on social bookmarking and we used the de.l.cious account to create our bookmarks and WOW. It is wonderful for organizing your bookmarks. Parents and students can also access them.I am very interested in google docs. I like the ability to incorporate my completed pieces into my wiki or other form of technology.
http://docs.google.com/?pli=1#
I am going to do some more playing with google docs. I see great potential for student use in the classroom and school setting.
Thing #7
http://www.flickr.com/photos/schlegl/502722304/
I really enjoyed this picture done my "A guy with a camera".
I found navigating flickr easy with the use of tags for the pictures. I was able to very easily type in my subject and come back with many different types of photos about my subject.
Thing #5
I read "Web is the future of 2.0" and it was chalked full of information on how technology is changing. One of his examples discussed amazon and how it has changed.
I agree with the author on the necessity of education to move toward technology at a more rapid rate.
The "Web 2.0, a guide for teachers" was also very insightful. I found the percentage a little low however when they listed 55% of all 12 to 17 year olds using technology to communicate and discuss online.
School 2.0 to me is the movement of education toward technology use. Education is moving rapidly in the direction of more online and self directed lessons. I think, however that even with this rapid movement, there will always be a need for the one on one teaching.
Schools in the future are moving toward computers for every student. In order to meet all childrens needs and utilize technology, computers need to be available for all students. I think the use of computers would also change the way NCLB operates and funds for technology would have come from somewhere.
I agree with the author on the necessity of education to move toward technology at a more rapid rate.
The "Web 2.0, a guide for teachers" was also very insightful. I found the percentage a little low however when they listed 55% of all 12 to 17 year olds using technology to communicate and discuss online.
School 2.0 to me is the movement of education toward technology use. Education is moving rapidly in the direction of more online and self directed lessons. I think, however that even with this rapid movement, there will always be a need for the one on one teaching.
Schools in the future are moving toward computers for every student. In order to meet all childrens needs and utilize technology, computers need to be available for all students. I think the use of computers would also change the way NCLB operates and funds for technology would have come from somewhere.
Thing #4
Commenting within a blog allows students to discuss, agree and disagree in many aspects of learning. It creates a sense of community within the blog and students often are able to become a part of each others lives and lessons.
I found the 10 commandments very interesting. Especially the last one. I know myself I have subscribed to podcasts and videocasts this summer and have not visited them since subscribing. I also agree heavily with number 1, which is read it before you respond. We try to teach children to think before they speak and many times we forget to follow the same rule.
I also enjoyed the coolcatteacher blog. The information on commenting was an excellent way to express how and why we comment.
Cindy's Blog
I commented in response to her question about uploading the picture and the difficulty I had with it.
Lynette's Blog
Lynette had a great point about animoto being so easy, that you did not need the tutorial they gave you. I agreed with her and discussed creating them for students and teachers.
Sara Kim's blog
I commented on Sara's comment about apsu using blogs for reflections as students. What an awesome idea and focus for the college students. We can utilize these so many ways.
SJones' Blog
I really enjoyed the hang in there pic. I also commented on the idea of using image generator for rules and procedures. What a great way to go over needed but boring info.
Gwen Gibbons Blog
Gwen posted a video "Teachers are mirrors". It is absolutely wonderful and very motivational. I wish it could be shared with my faculty.
CNET BLOG
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10063239-17.html?tag=pt1318;continueButton
This is an article about apple computers being created a cheap prices. Like this is a new thing. I commented that it has been this way for a while.
ABC BLOG
http://blogs.abcnews.com/campuschatter/2008/10/students-told-t.html?cid=134430873#comment-134430873
I commented on this story about college students that had to remove political signs from the dorm windows. I feel they have a right to peacefully proclaim their choice for president.
I found the 10 commandments very interesting. Especially the last one. I know myself I have subscribed to podcasts and videocasts this summer and have not visited them since subscribing. I also agree heavily with number 1, which is read it before you respond. We try to teach children to think before they speak and many times we forget to follow the same rule.
I also enjoyed the coolcatteacher blog. The information on commenting was an excellent way to express how and why we comment.
Cindy's Blog
I commented in response to her question about uploading the picture and the difficulty I had with it.
Lynette's Blog
Lynette had a great point about animoto being so easy, that you did not need the tutorial they gave you. I agreed with her and discussed creating them for students and teachers.
Sara Kim's blog
I commented on Sara's comment about apsu using blogs for reflections as students. What an awesome idea and focus for the college students. We can utilize these so many ways.
SJones' Blog
I really enjoyed the hang in there pic. I also commented on the idea of using image generator for rules and procedures. What a great way to go over needed but boring info.
Gwen Gibbons Blog
Gwen posted a video "Teachers are mirrors". It is absolutely wonderful and very motivational. I wish it could be shared with my faculty.
CNET BLOG
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10063239-17.html?tag=pt1318;continueButton
This is an article about apple computers being created a cheap prices. Like this is a new thing. I commented that it has been this way for a while.
ABC BLOG
http://blogs.abcnews.com/campuschatter/2008/10/students-told-t.html?cid=134430873#comment-134430873
I commented on this story about college students that had to remove political signs from the dorm windows. I feel they have a right to peacefully proclaim their choice for president.
Thing #3
Using blogs in my education is beneficial for the conversation piece of learning. We need to be able to talk about our education trials and triumphs and explain things to others in order to become better learners.
I have created a wiki of my own for my classroom information. It is located at http://menees4thgrade.wikispaces.com/MENEES+HOME+PAGE
However, most of this info is for parents. I would love to create a class blog for journals, questions, discussions, and subject matter. A think a challenge to this would be not having every child possess a computer or access to a computer.
Using a class blog for journal entries and class books would incorporate so many standards, make it rigorous and fun for the students. Students love to be on the computer and access the internet.
I have created a wiki of my own for my classroom information. It is located at http://menees4thgrade.wikispaces.com/MENEES+HOME+PAGE
However, most of this info is for parents. I would love to create a class blog for journals, questions, discussions, and subject matter. A think a challenge to this would be not having every child possess a computer or access to a computer.
Using a class blog for journal entries and class books would incorporate so many standards, make it rigorous and fun for the students. Students love to be on the computer and access the internet.
Thing #2
I decided to keep it easy and name my blog something that I could remember and one that I might be able to use with my computer club or my class.
As I mentioned before, the creation of the blog tended to make my head hurt. There were too many steps all rolled into one document. I am an extremely visual learner and even though there were screen capture pics to look at, it was still overwhelming. It did, however make me appreciate my students when I give directions like those.
My avatar does reflect my personality. My husband stood over my shoulder as I was creating it and said yep that is you, especially in the summer! The only difference is my hair is a shorter style of the avatar. I do wear glasses and picked an outfit that I would actually wear. I spend a great deal of my life at school or church, teaching children.
It never really dawned on me to create an avatar of a random person.
As I mentioned before, the creation of the blog tended to make my head hurt. There were too many steps all rolled into one document. I am an extremely visual learner and even though there were screen capture pics to look at, it was still overwhelming. It did, however make me appreciate my students when I give directions like those.
My avatar does reflect my personality. My husband stood over my shoulder as I was creating it and said yep that is you, especially in the summer! The only difference is my hair is a shorter style of the avatar. I do wear glasses and picked an outfit that I would actually wear. I spend a great deal of my life at school or church, teaching children.
It never really dawned on me to create an avatar of a random person.
Thing #1
I found the entire video of the 71/2 habits very interesting. I feel that # 7 is my strongest habit. I feel that teaching others about new things is a great strength for me. It my passion to educate others, help them understand new concepts and continue to learn from them myself.
Finding myself a competent and effective learner is definiately an obstacle for me. Although I am knowledgeable in many things, I am very hard on myself. Especially with online classes. I need that feedback to help me grow and feel confident in my choices. I often find myself making things a lot harder than they have to be because of my second guessing my choices.
Web 2.0 tools were introduced to me in a class this summer and I absolutely love them. I want to be able to use the tools in my teaching. For instance there is one on allowances that would work perfectly for real world math. It is called Active Allowance.
Another one that I love for a class book is Lookybook | Home. A friend of mine actually showed it to me on the web 2.0 tools this summer.
I want to spend more time on the web 2.0 tools. Discovering by doing is a great method for me to learn by.
The creation of the blog was a little overwhelming. Being a visual person, having to read and reread the directions caused some stress this week. I am still in paper mode and needing to highlight important information and learning all this on the computer is a bit difficult.
I enjoyed the avatar and found it amazingly easy. I think blogger would be a great tool for our kids to utilize and share their knowledge about subject matter.
Finding myself a competent and effective learner is definiately an obstacle for me. Although I am knowledgeable in many things, I am very hard on myself. Especially with online classes. I need that feedback to help me grow and feel confident in my choices. I often find myself making things a lot harder than they have to be because of my second guessing my choices.
Web 2.0 tools were introduced to me in a class this summer and I absolutely love them. I want to be able to use the tools in my teaching. For instance there is one on allowances that would work perfectly for real world math. It is called Active Allowance.
Another one that I love for a class book is Lookybook | Home. A friend of mine actually showed it to me on the web 2.0 tools this summer.
I want to spend more time on the web 2.0 tools. Discovering by doing is a great method for me to learn by.
The creation of the blog was a little overwhelming. Being a visual person, having to read and reread the directions caused some stress this week. I am still in paper mode and needing to highlight important information and learning all this on the computer is a bit difficult.
I enjoyed the avatar and found it amazingly easy. I think blogger would be a great tool for our kids to utilize and share their knowledge about subject matter.
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