What: Finish digital story and lesson plans
So What: Well, the lesson plans are actually a pretty good idea. I like creating a lesson plan (or integrating into an old lesson plan) technology in my classroom curriculum. Pretty simple plans, but it's nice to put into use what we've learned in class.
Now What: I have loved this class. I heard so many crazy things about Instructional Media and I wasn't sure what to expect, because so many people either loved or hated it. I am so ready to change the old pace and use some fun modern technology to boost up my curriculum. The lesson plans have just helped me realize that I can do so much within daily curriculum. I truly have learned so much and am so excited to apply some of it to my student teaching for next semester... my cooperating teacher has a smart board, can't wait to try that out! Thanks for a wonderful semester!
Video Blog:
This video seemed strangely familiar, I'm not sure if I have or haven't seen it before, but I did like it. The questions that these students are asking are questions that I myself have had... seriously why can't you use your cell phone on planes!!! It never made any sense to me!
My husband an I bought a new beautiful flat screen tv last Feb... it amazing because it's not just a tv, but a humongo computer monitor. Crazy what that thing can do, and just imagine what tvs will do in 5 years from now.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Digital Stories #2
What:
We learned how to produce our digital story ideas with an in-class tutorial.
So What:
Well I really like the idea of digital story for two reasons: 1. I can completely prioritize visual aid with my own creations -- thus I am closer to my goal of teaching students exactly what I want/need; 2. Students can also use this for projects. To be honest, I am scared to death of all the work I will have grading papers. So, to have alternatives that are similar to writing a paper in thought process but can extend "outside the box" of typical essays, I think will help me not feel as overwhelmed, and help students have diversity in their work.
Now What:
Well, it was interesting to learn how to use digital story. Actually, after class I was really excited to play around with it and see what I could create. Although, the day of class I was very frustrated because I was still struggling with ideas... I kind of had an idea of where I wanted to go but couldn't find enough support (pictures or other stuff) to fit my "thesis" for my story.
Finally I realized I was going about this the wrong way, so instead of first formulating my story I decided to look for music to be inspired. Totally changed everything! I am way excited to finish my story... it's going to be awesome!
Movie Post:
I really like the "Did you Know?" videos because I like the prospective it puts on things. It's overwhelming to think of all the new advancements that are happening so quickly; I know I wont be able to always keep up it, especially in the classroom. I love how the video says, "We are preparing our students for jobs that don't even exist yet," because I feel it is very true. Because I know I wont be able to keep up with technology, I want to teach my students to be able think, explore, and learn things for themselves -- if that is successful I feel that my students will be able to succeed in a futuristic world.
We learned how to produce our digital story ideas with an in-class tutorial.
So What:
Well I really like the idea of digital story for two reasons: 1. I can completely prioritize visual aid with my own creations -- thus I am closer to my goal of teaching students exactly what I want/need; 2. Students can also use this for projects. To be honest, I am scared to death of all the work I will have grading papers. So, to have alternatives that are similar to writing a paper in thought process but can extend "outside the box" of typical essays, I think will help me not feel as overwhelmed, and help students have diversity in their work.
Now What:
Well, it was interesting to learn how to use digital story. Actually, after class I was really excited to play around with it and see what I could create. Although, the day of class I was very frustrated because I was still struggling with ideas... I kind of had an idea of where I wanted to go but couldn't find enough support (pictures or other stuff) to fit my "thesis" for my story.
Finally I realized I was going about this the wrong way, so instead of first formulating my story I decided to look for music to be inspired. Totally changed everything! I am way excited to finish my story... it's going to be awesome!
Movie Post:
I really like the "Did you Know?" videos because I like the prospective it puts on things. It's overwhelming to think of all the new advancements that are happening so quickly; I know I wont be able to always keep up it, especially in the classroom. I love how the video says, "We are preparing our students for jobs that don't even exist yet," because I feel it is very true. Because I know I wont be able to keep up with technology, I want to teach my students to be able think, explore, and learn things for themselves -- if that is successful I feel that my students will be able to succeed in a futuristic world.
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