(PLN) Personal Learning Network
For my personal learning network, I have obtained a twitter account. I am currently working on becoming familiar with and learning how to be a successful ‘twitter-er.’ My classmates play a huge role in forming my Personal Learning Network as well. I rely on things they know and realize just how beneficial and what a large role they play in this. E-mail and our class blogs are two of the ways I have incorporated them into my PLN. Other teachers that I have come across as a result of this class, ones I have a teachers in my past, and even my mom who is a fourth grade teacher at Elberta Middle School. I am learning things that I wouldn’t have the opportunity to learn just by sitting in a classroom. I am still working on expanding my PLN, however, it is expanding more as my knowledge does.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Richard Miller: This is how we Dream
The more time that passes in this class and the more opportunity I am given to learn; the more I appreciate technology and all the possibilities that it has given us. For us to become better teachers, better students, or even better learners being equipped with this knowledge.
The library portion of this sticks out in my mind. When I was in elementary school I remember how important it was to know how to search through the sea of books to locate the one with the information we needed. It amazes me how much this has changed even since I was in elementary school. I have been in college for three years now, and come to think of it, every project I have done, ever y paper I have written could have been, if not was done without the need of a library. I had everything I could have possibly needed only a click of a button away. This goes to show how much we rely on technology and the new approaches that it is continuously giving us.
Both of these videos by Richard Miller provide us with essential resources and provide us with many good aspects. Both these videos were very informative and remind us that the internet has no limits or restrictions to what we can look up or research. We are able to access things or people from all over the world. It’s amazing how connected we can be to those thousands and thousands of miles away from us.
Wendy Drexler: The Networked Student
This video definitely was beneficial with my understanding about PLN’s and how to successfully use them. After completing this class, I feel like I will be much more prepared for the world of technology and the networking student. Connectivism (where students connect and learn from people all over the world) was addressed. I didn’t realize this, but it’s EVERYWHERE!
Students can benefit quite a bit from this, and the convenience factor weighs a lot in this. The ability to access anything from lessons and podcasts to iTunes U is there. It’s amazing! I wonder just how technology literate the students of next generation are going to be.
Michael Wesch: Toward a New Future or Whatever
“We shape our tools, and therefore our tools shape us” was a quote from Marshall McLuhan. This made me stop and think about what he meant by this. It makes perfect sense and I don’t think he could have said it better. We prove this true on a daily basic just by living and using the tools/technology we have become accustomed to.
This video was so modern and funny. The history of whatever was cute, and I found it humorous because I was able to relate to the shows and quotes he mentioned. He referred to this generation as the “Me” generation. He couldn’t have said it better. This statement holds true in the world we are living in today. He even went as far as to call this generation narcissistic. I don’t think this is true for EVERY single person, however, I can see his point. In this day and time there are many people who fit the title ‘narcissistic.’ We just have to work past this stereotype and learn about and accept technology/advancements and the ‘ME generation’ we are in, without letting it negatively affect the people we are.
The more time that passes in this class and the more opportunity I am given to learn; the more I appreciate technology and all the possibilities that it has given us. For us to become better teachers, better students, or even better learners being equipped with this knowledge.
The library portion of this sticks out in my mind. When I was in elementary school I remember how important it was to know how to search through the sea of books to locate the one with the information we needed. It amazes me how much this has changed even since I was in elementary school. I have been in college for three years now, and come to think of it, every project I have done, ever y paper I have written could have been, if not was done without the need of a library. I had everything I could have possibly needed only a click of a button away. This goes to show how much we rely on technology and the new approaches that it is continuously giving us.
Both of these videos by Richard Miller provide us with essential resources and provide us with many good aspects. Both these videos were very informative and remind us that the internet has no limits or restrictions to what we can look up or research. We are able to access things or people from all over the world. It’s amazing how connected we can be to those thousands and thousands of miles away from us.
Wendy Drexler: The Networked Student
This video definitely was beneficial with my understanding about PLN’s and how to successfully use them. After completing this class, I feel like I will be much more prepared for the world of technology and the networking student. Connectivism (where students connect and learn from people all over the world) was addressed. I didn’t realize this, but it’s EVERYWHERE!
Students can benefit quite a bit from this, and the convenience factor weighs a lot in this. The ability to access anything from lessons and podcasts to iTunes U is there. It’s amazing! I wonder just how technology literate the students of next generation are going to be.
Michael Wesch: Toward a New Future or Whatever
“We shape our tools, and therefore our tools shape us” was a quote from Marshall McLuhan. This made me stop and think about what he meant by this. It makes perfect sense and I don’t think he could have said it better. We prove this true on a daily basic just by living and using the tools/technology we have become accustomed to.
This video was so modern and funny. The history of whatever was cute, and I found it humorous because I was able to relate to the shows and quotes he mentioned. He referred to this generation as the “Me” generation. He couldn’t have said it better. This statement holds true in the world we are living in today. He even went as far as to call this generation narcissistic. I don’t think this is true for EVERY single person, however, I can see his point. In this day and time there are many people who fit the title ‘narcissistic.’ We just have to work past this stereotype and learn about and accept technology/advancements and the ‘ME generation’ we are in, without letting it negatively affect the people we are.
Comments 4 Kids
Elliot's Imaginative Story
I am still amazed at what the students of today are learning to do at such young ages. Elliot composed an "Imaginative Story" then added his voice reading the story to his blog. Impressive!
The Bowl-A-Thon
On Leo's blog he tells about a fundraiser at 'Strikes' for the West Boca Marching Band. I told him how exciting it sounded, and wished them for a good turnout in the comment.
Comments 4 Kids allows us to be informed on things/events going on all around the world! As well as giving us ideas for when we have classrooms of our own. This is all so exciting to explore and learn!
I am still amazed at what the students of today are learning to do at such young ages. Elliot composed an "Imaginative Story" then added his voice reading the story to his blog. Impressive!
The Bowl-A-Thon
On Leo's blog he tells about a fundraiser at 'Strikes' for the West Boca Marching Band. I told him how exciting it sounded, and wished them for a good turnout in the comment.
Comments 4 Kids allows us to be informed on things/events going on all around the world! As well as giving us ideas for when we have classrooms of our own. This is all so exciting to explore and learn!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Dr. Alice Christie's Website
Dr. Alice Christie talks about how technology can enhance learning as well as teaching. This was the portion of the website that I found to be most beneficial to teachers. There are several links and this website reassures us that this change and the incorporation of technology into our teaching/learning isn’t just beneficial, it can be fun as well.
There were several other links like podcasting, and internet resources that I found might be beneficial for teachers as well. Dr. Alice Christie appears to be a very successful by the looks of her website. There are so many tools and ideas that would be absolutely wonderful for students, teachers, and parents alike.
iTunes University
For someone who enjoys having technology, this version of iTunes could be really helpful. I think everyone could be able to benefit from this. Teachers can post lectures, which would benefit the student and the teachers can find ways to teach. Podcasted lectures allow a student to replay over and over as many times as needed until the concept is grasped. Being able to take better notes is a plus as well.
For only being launched for less than two years, iTunes U has made remarkable strides; and even more popular. Being a busy college student myself this could be very useful. I could download podcasts onto my ipod and have them while I am on the go. And these days that where I seem to spend most, if not all of my time.
Using iPods for Instruction
IPod’s are amazing. I have an iPod touch and I absolutely love it! It’s so exciting how much things, like the iPod have been integrated into learning environments, especially over the past few years. I’ve discovered that they are capable of so much more than just listening for the use of listening to music. Some K-12 schools have started using the iPod to enhance their curriculum and learning objectives.
The results from Duke University were surprising. Over 1,600 students received a 20GB iPod. You can review this experience at this link. Many of the iPod’s were distributed to music and foreign language students, it was applied to other courses as well however.
Dr. Alice Christie talks about how technology can enhance learning as well as teaching. This was the portion of the website that I found to be most beneficial to teachers. There are several links and this website reassures us that this change and the incorporation of technology into our teaching/learning isn’t just beneficial, it can be fun as well.
There were several other links like podcasting, and internet resources that I found might be beneficial for teachers as well. Dr. Alice Christie appears to be a very successful by the looks of her website. There are so many tools and ideas that would be absolutely wonderful for students, teachers, and parents alike.
iTunes University
For someone who enjoys having technology, this version of iTunes could be really helpful. I think everyone could be able to benefit from this. Teachers can post lectures, which would benefit the student and the teachers can find ways to teach. Podcasted lectures allow a student to replay over and over as many times as needed until the concept is grasped. Being able to take better notes is a plus as well.
For only being launched for less than two years, iTunes U has made remarkable strides; and even more popular. Being a busy college student myself this could be very useful. I could download podcasts onto my ipod and have them while I am on the go. And these days that where I seem to spend most, if not all of my time.
Using iPods for Instruction
IPod’s are amazing. I have an iPod touch and I absolutely love it! It’s so exciting how much things, like the iPod have been integrated into learning environments, especially over the past few years. I’ve discovered that they are capable of so much more than just listening for the use of listening to music. Some K-12 schools have started using the iPod to enhance their curriculum and learning objectives.
The results from Duke University were surprising. Over 1,600 students received a 20GB iPod. You can review this experience at this link. Many of the iPod’s were distributed to music and foreign language students, it was applied to other courses as well however.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
NPR Blog: Wikipedia
There is so much controversy with this site as to whether or not it is a reliable source of information. There are many pros and cons to this controversy. I myself am guilty of using Wikipedia (probably more than I should be using it) because of its easy accessibility and no matter what I am researching Wikipedia seems to ALWAYS have something to say about it. It’s quick and easy results seem to make it the first link on most search engines. This is where the cons come into play, however. Wikipedia always has something to say because anyone can put information on there, regardless if there is any truth to it or not. Therefore, this makes Wikipedia unreliable information. I wonder what percentage of the general public realizes that this site is not genuine. As educators, teaching students how to recognize the reliability of internet sites is an important concept that should be discussed and evaluated.
"What I've Learned This Year" by Mr. McClung
I really enjoyed reading this article from Mr. McClung about his first year of teaching. He had some intuitive things to share that I feel will be beneficial to me in the future. I am aware of how important being flexible is, and that not everything has to go verbatim with what was planned; as long as the student is learning. As important as flexibility is, communicating with your students is just as important. As teachers, we are responsible to help our students learn, so it’s imperative that we present it in a way that they can understand.
The statement that stuck with me the most was when he said ‘never stop learning’. Every day and every school year will offer something for me to learn as well as teach. Learning is a lifelong process and we will never know all there is to know. That’s what makes the learning process so fun and exciting.
There is so much controversy with this site as to whether or not it is a reliable source of information. There are many pros and cons to this controversy. I myself am guilty of using Wikipedia (probably more than I should be using it) because of its easy accessibility and no matter what I am researching Wikipedia seems to ALWAYS have something to say about it. It’s quick and easy results seem to make it the first link on most search engines. This is where the cons come into play, however. Wikipedia always has something to say because anyone can put information on there, regardless if there is any truth to it or not. Therefore, this makes Wikipedia unreliable information. I wonder what percentage of the general public realizes that this site is not genuine. As educators, teaching students how to recognize the reliability of internet sites is an important concept that should be discussed and evaluated.
"What I've Learned This Year" by Mr. McClung
I really enjoyed reading this article from Mr. McClung about his first year of teaching. He had some intuitive things to share that I feel will be beneficial to me in the future. I am aware of how important being flexible is, and that not everything has to go verbatim with what was planned; as long as the student is learning. As important as flexibility is, communicating with your students is just as important. As teachers, we are responsible to help our students learn, so it’s imperative that we present it in a way that they can understand.
The statement that stuck with me the most was when he said ‘never stop learning’. Every day and every school year will offer something for me to learn as well as teach. Learning is a lifelong process and we will never know all there is to know. That’s what makes the learning process so fun and exciting.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
The Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom:
This video made me see and think about things from a different perspective. The possibilities seem endless. Before this class, I never really took into consideration just how important integrating technology into the classroom is. Things like podcasting really can benefit the student and the teacher. Not only are there benefits for the student and teacher; parent involvement is a benefit that comes from this as well. It allows them to be in tune to what their children are learning in school by seeing/hearing what is going on.
Different ways to learn and increasing creativity are two things from this video that I found to be huge perks immediately. Something else that made me elated even more was the opportunity for distance learning that it gives to absent students; allowing them to stay on task and on top of things. It was really neat to see students being able to learn wherever they are. It is allowing us to take learning to the next level. I believe that once I am in the classroom and a teacher I will use podcasts as well.
This video made me see and think about things from a different perspective. The possibilities seem endless. Before this class, I never really took into consideration just how important integrating technology into the classroom is. Things like podcasting really can benefit the student and the teacher. Not only are there benefits for the student and teacher; parent involvement is a benefit that comes from this as well. It allows them to be in tune to what their children are learning in school by seeing/hearing what is going on.
Different ways to learn and increasing creativity are two things from this video that I found to be huge perks immediately. Something else that made me elated even more was the opportunity for distance learning that it gives to absent students; allowing them to stay on task and on top of things. It was really neat to see students being able to learn wherever they are. It is allowing us to take learning to the next level. I believe that once I am in the classroom and a teacher I will use podcasts as well.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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