What: Learning how to teach our students internet safety through a web quest assignment.
So What:
Well, I suppose I was also a little ill informed because I didn't realize all the problems associated with internet abuse. I thought, "Of course my students should know the dangers of predators they can meet on the internet, but what does that have to do with me?" I found out soo much more that happens when students use the internet wrong. Interestingly, I am an English major but never thought of students researching through google wrong -- but I realized it's possible and it will happen when my students begin to learn HOW to research for papers.
The realization that I must teach my student not only how to write but how to research was profound. I'd never thought of that before, and I thought about it all weekend. How could I miss this simple procedure?
Now What:
I looked over several internet "logs" that teachers created for students to know what is what in the internet world, and decided that I really liked the concept of it. I know regardless of how much I teach my students about researching credible sources, credible facts, etc., that mistakes will be made and they will have to be fixed, but I want my students to be able to research with confidence. I feel having them look over logs to fill out about sources will help them see what is really valuable when researching and scaffold them into seeing the differences of internet sites and credibility for themselves.
Video Blog:
I didn't quite understand the video "We didn't start the Fire." I could tell it was a time-line, but I didn't know of what or why. Was it just a time-line through the 1900's? What was the purpose?
I suppose I really missed the point, so because I didn't understand it I couldn't really substitute it with another video.
To me the video seemed very vague. What would I use this for in class? What was the main point that my students would get from the video? Needless to say, if I don't get it neither will my students.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
UEN
What: In class we learned how to use and create a UEN web page for personal and public use.
So What: UEN alone, I've found, contains a lot of information for teachers. Regardless of creating a web page, their are endless amounts of teacher helps within UEN. I hope to find many more useful things as I explore the possibilities. Creating the UEN public page was also illuminating, because, for me, I feel it fit the things I desired in a class website better than google sites. I feel I was able to maneuver and add all the extra stuff I wanted... although I know either works for classroom sites, I really like the flexibility and the helpful teacher stuff provided by UEN.
Now What: Well, I still have a lot of exploring to do... I am really taking in all the technology I am learning and it is a little overwhelming at times... I just hope I remember all this cool stuff when I need it most. As for UEN I still have to finish my assignment and then I will really know how it suits me, but I think (so far) that I really like the possibilities of UEN for classroom web pages -- I feel I could do almost any classroom task on this thing! Also, I think UEN is a little easier for student management... at least I think students would be able to maneuver through it better.
Movie Post: "Did you Know?"
Very eye opening, but the movie seemed a lot like last weeks movie "Pay Attention." I feel these movies are good at opening my eyes to the lack of education we are providing students, but I also feel their is a void of how to FIX this problem. Neither of the videos really gives me an idea of how to teach English with all this new amazing technology and information, and I am no tech geru I need help figuring it out and thinking up teaching opportunities. Although I like the video, I wish it provided me with more in depth ideas for using technology information in my day to day Lit. class.
So What: UEN alone, I've found, contains a lot of information for teachers. Regardless of creating a web page, their are endless amounts of teacher helps within UEN. I hope to find many more useful things as I explore the possibilities. Creating the UEN public page was also illuminating, because, for me, I feel it fit the things I desired in a class website better than google sites. I feel I was able to maneuver and add all the extra stuff I wanted... although I know either works for classroom sites, I really like the flexibility and the helpful teacher stuff provided by UEN.
Now What: Well, I still have a lot of exploring to do... I am really taking in all the technology I am learning and it is a little overwhelming at times... I just hope I remember all this cool stuff when I need it most. As for UEN I still have to finish my assignment and then I will really know how it suits me, but I think (so far) that I really like the possibilities of UEN for classroom web pages -- I feel I could do almost any classroom task on this thing! Also, I think UEN is a little easier for student management... at least I think students would be able to maneuver through it better.
Movie Post: "Did you Know?"
Very eye opening, but the movie seemed a lot like last weeks movie "Pay Attention." I feel these movies are good at opening my eyes to the lack of education we are providing students, but I also feel their is a void of how to FIX this problem. Neither of the videos really gives me an idea of how to teach English with all this new amazing technology and information, and I am no tech geru I need help figuring it out and thinking up teaching opportunities. Although I like the video, I wish it provided me with more in depth ideas for using technology information in my day to day Lit. class.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Week 3 - Google Sites
What:
In class we learned how to put together our classroom website including everything from classroom calender, announcements, homework to classroom tools. We did the project as a class (which was extremely helpful because I might not have figured it out otherwise).
So What:
Well, let me tell you I think websites are amazing (this is from my student experiences). I love when my professors have websites because it helps me be even more organized. There are literally very few excuses for not keeping pace when you have access to classroom materials and calenders 24 hours a day almost anywhere. I have had several instances where I needed a classroom website for homework deadlines, assignment rubrics, reading materials, reading assignments, etc. The list for my personal benefits from class websites could go on forever... I really think they are an unquestionable asset for student sanity!
Now What:
Considering my own positive experience with class websites, I would be completely stupid not to implement one in my own classroom. Not only can students use it as an organizational tool, but parents can also see what is happening in the classroom. Thinking of the possibilities, I would love to have two other pages in my classroom website: one for grades, and another for assignment instruction for major projects. I have used both of these as a student and they helped tremendously -- there is nothing worse than starting a project that is due the next day and being confused or forgetting what is required.
Movie Post:
Funny, because in my Methods class we were discussing how all the new technology has degraded language. I guess as an English major I am always a skeptic at some of the new technology and how it changes our language, but most English fanatics will say that texting has ruined the beauty of words.
I was impressed by the video, because it offered possibilities that I would never had ventured into... but now, I am curious and already concocting how to use cellphones in class. Really, I had never thought that cellphones might be proactive as learning material, can't wait to figure something out.
In class we learned how to put together our classroom website including everything from classroom calender, announcements, homework to classroom tools. We did the project as a class (which was extremely helpful because I might not have figured it out otherwise).
So What:
Well, let me tell you I think websites are amazing (this is from my student experiences). I love when my professors have websites because it helps me be even more organized. There are literally very few excuses for not keeping pace when you have access to classroom materials and calenders 24 hours a day almost anywhere. I have had several instances where I needed a classroom website for homework deadlines, assignment rubrics, reading materials, reading assignments, etc. The list for my personal benefits from class websites could go on forever... I really think they are an unquestionable asset for student sanity!
Now What:
Considering my own positive experience with class websites, I would be completely stupid not to implement one in my own classroom. Not only can students use it as an organizational tool, but parents can also see what is happening in the classroom. Thinking of the possibilities, I would love to have two other pages in my classroom website: one for grades, and another for assignment instruction for major projects. I have used both of these as a student and they helped tremendously -- there is nothing worse than starting a project that is due the next day and being confused or forgetting what is required.
Movie Post:
Funny, because in my Methods class we were discussing how all the new technology has degraded language. I guess as an English major I am always a skeptic at some of the new technology and how it changes our language, but most English fanatics will say that texting has ruined the beauty of words.
I was impressed by the video, because it offered possibilities that I would never had ventured into... but now, I am curious and already concocting how to use cellphones in class. Really, I had never thought that cellphones might be proactive as learning material, can't wait to figure something out.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Week 2- Google Everything
What:
In class we discovered how g-mail is more involved than just mailing. Really, g-mail covers much more Internet access than I had originally thought. Personally, I loved the discovery of google-docs... I wish I had known before now (because I am a senior and wont need it too much for my homework after this semester).
So What:
Well, as a future English teacher this idea has HUGE conceptualizations. I can use this program for any and all paper work in the class room. Not only can I have my students work on papers in class so that I can help them with their writing, but they can work on this at home without the difficulties of flash-drives... of course I am generalizing; I know there will be glitches with my perfect idea.
Anyway, having the ability to have my students submit papers on-line is also a HUGE bonus... the fact of better organization, on-line editing helps, etc. The potential that Google Docs offers is amazing (and I am not sucking up either, I really am excited about this).
Now What:
As a teacher I can use this for almost any writing assignment. I am already thinking of all the time, paper, and grief I might save from using google docs for peer-reviews, rough-drafts, pre-writes and so so much more! If only I had known about this sooner... perhaps I would have taken advantage of its benefits as an English student myself.
Video Blog: Mr. Deuy Fractions
Well, when I first watched this I was confused... it had nothing to do with google, and nothing to do with what were discussing. When I realized the video was rapping about fractions and division I was impressed by the pure simplicity of the mnemonic technique, but it totally would work for me. I find that I am a very typical student, and until I learned how I learn I struggled, but I learned that mnemonic and such devices really work for me... and thus I will always try to incorporate things like that in my class. I liked the video, and if I was a math teacher I would use it, but maybe somehow I will find a way to use in Lit. class too.
In class we discovered how g-mail is more involved than just mailing. Really, g-mail covers much more Internet access than I had originally thought. Personally, I loved the discovery of google-docs... I wish I had known before now (because I am a senior and wont need it too much for my homework after this semester).
So What:
Well, as a future English teacher this idea has HUGE conceptualizations. I can use this program for any and all paper work in the class room. Not only can I have my students work on papers in class so that I can help them with their writing, but they can work on this at home without the difficulties of flash-drives... of course I am generalizing; I know there will be glitches with my perfect idea.
Anyway, having the ability to have my students submit papers on-line is also a HUGE bonus... the fact of better organization, on-line editing helps, etc. The potential that Google Docs offers is amazing (and I am not sucking up either, I really am excited about this).
Now What:
As a teacher I can use this for almost any writing assignment. I am already thinking of all the time, paper, and grief I might save from using google docs for peer-reviews, rough-drafts, pre-writes and so so much more! If only I had known about this sooner... perhaps I would have taken advantage of its benefits as an English student myself.
Video Blog: Mr. Deuy Fractions
Well, when I first watched this I was confused... it had nothing to do with google, and nothing to do with what were discussing. When I realized the video was rapping about fractions and division I was impressed by the pure simplicity of the mnemonic technique, but it totally would work for me. I find that I am a very typical student, and until I learned how I learn I struggled, but I learned that mnemonic and such devices really work for me... and thus I will always try to incorporate things like that in my class. I liked the video, and if I was a math teacher I would use it, but maybe somehow I will find a way to use in Lit. class too.
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