Sir Ken Robinson: Changing Educational Paradigms
I think the most important thing Sir Ken Robinson says in this video is that the standards of education must rise. I agree with everything that he says in this video and I believe he explained his opinion in a very good way. I am learning the same things in EDM310 that are stated in this video. One great example I could give to that statement is that learning is best done in groups because then everyone can begin to think out side of the box. His statement about "burp back learning" is exactly what Dr. Strange is trying to prevent in his class. Education should not be about memorizing and standardized test but learning and experiencing things for one's self. I feel that the only thing I can do to address the issues Mr. Robinson brings to our attention is be a teacher that encourages learning over memorization and be a good enough example to where other teachers want to follow. I think Mr. Robinson's presentation was very good. It kept me interested the entire time. I was watching the drawings while listening to his words and putting everything together. If I had to do a presentation like this I would honestly want to be the narrator because I am not so confident that I would be great at all the other aspects of the video. However, I would like to help come up with some ideas for the video because I enjoy being creative when I am not forced to be. I am very glad that I had the opportunity to watch this video because it gives me hope that I will be able to be the type of teacher I want to be in order to help my students learn.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Blog Post 10
Morgan Bayda
I really enjoyed reading Mrs. Bayda post because I can relate to what she is saying. Most of my classes are just like those she described. It really irritates me that I am not learning but that I am memorizing in most of my classes. I am irritated because I love to learn and because I am not good at memorizing. This depressing technique of memorizing that teachers use today is what inspired me to want to be a history teacher. I enjoy history and learning new things about the past however, this is not very true for many students today. I have challenged myself to change the way history is taught at least to my classes. I want history to be more about learning what happened in history why it happened and what one could do to stop history from repeating itself. I want my students to think deeper about events and to know more than just names and dates. However, I do not know if this is possible because our education system is very restrictive when it comes to learning right now. Teachers are worried about jamming facts into their students mind for them to memorize for a test than getting them to understand process. I hope their is a change in the way education is presented or else like Mr. Brown said it will not be needed or valued.
Two Questions That Can Change Your Life
I really enjoyed this video and I agree that everyone should have a sentence that sums up their goals. My sentence for the time is She wanted to be different and teach children history through learning instead of memorization. I realize that my sentence will be tough top accomplish but it is my goal to do so because I it to be the first thing that comes to my student's mind when they are ask by fellow students how I am as a teacher.
I really enjoyed reading Mrs. Bayda post because I can relate to what she is saying. Most of my classes are just like those she described. It really irritates me that I am not learning but that I am memorizing in most of my classes. I am irritated because I love to learn and because I am not good at memorizing. This depressing technique of memorizing that teachers use today is what inspired me to want to be a history teacher. I enjoy history and learning new things about the past however, this is not very true for many students today. I have challenged myself to change the way history is taught at least to my classes. I want history to be more about learning what happened in history why it happened and what one could do to stop history from repeating itself. I want my students to think deeper about events and to know more than just names and dates. However, I do not know if this is possible because our education system is very restrictive when it comes to learning right now. Teachers are worried about jamming facts into their students mind for them to memorize for a test than getting them to understand process. I hope their is a change in the way education is presented or else like Mr. Brown said it will not be needed or valued.
Two Questions That Can Change Your Life
I really enjoyed this video and I agree that everyone should have a sentence that sums up their goals. My sentence for the time is She wanted to be different and teach children history through learning instead of memorization. I realize that my sentence will be tough top accomplish but it is my goal to do so because I it to be the first thing that comes to my student's mind when they are ask by fellow students how I am as a teacher.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Skype Interview Project 12
At the time YouTube is still processing my video so I am sharing it through ScreenToaster for the time being.
Blog Post 9
Mr.McClung
I think that Mr.McClung really helped me be more aware of how hard it is to be to be a new teacher but at the same time how exciting it is. It is very important for new teachers to remeber that every student is on a different level. I think it is also great for new teachers to undersatnd that no matter how hard they try the whole class is not going to get a perfect grade. I liked that he talked about the use of technology because by taking this class I have learned how useful technology is going to be in my teaching. There are always ways to incorporate some type of technology into a lesson.
I had the opportunity to observe and teach at Alba Middle School in a class of 7th graders and I must say I can relate to filling like everything has to be perfect. The first class I taught I was very nervous and I was sticking to the PowerPoint to make sure I would not leave any thing out. However, as the day went on I became much more comfortable with teaching and I added my own things to the lesson. The last two lessons I even had the students playing a very interactive review came to make sure they understood the lesson. All of Mr.McClung advise is very helpful and very true. As a future teacher I will cherish his advise and try my best to always remember it.
I think that Mr.McClung really helped me be more aware of how hard it is to be to be a new teacher but at the same time how exciting it is. It is very important for new teachers to remeber that every student is on a different level. I think it is also great for new teachers to undersatnd that no matter how hard they try the whole class is not going to get a perfect grade. I liked that he talked about the use of technology because by taking this class I have learned how useful technology is going to be in my teaching. There are always ways to incorporate some type of technology into a lesson.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Blog Post 8
Watch Richard Miller: This Is How We Dream Parts 1 and 2
Mr. Miller's videos were really interesting to watch. He talks about the way things have changed concerning writing and publishing. He mentions that some of the incremental change are where we work and how we work. He points out that he use to spend most of his time in the library researching and writing papers. However, now most of all writing is done using the desktop on one's computer. On the computer we can use word processors to write and the internet to do research. He also points out that the internet is now how we work. People tend to not only publish print copies of bools and papers but also online versions for the public to see. He says that this is a good way for educators to share their ideas freely. However, he points out that the desktop will soon be replaced by the internet. People will soon write and publish things directly into the internet for them to be seen and read by many.
I believe Mr. Miller is true in his finding. The way people work and where they work has completely changed. I like Mr. Miller feel that the change has just began and is far from over. In a few more there will be new ways of working/writing that the world will embrace just as we have word processors.
The Chipper Series
Chipper was a really entertaining but educational video. It is very important to get your work done on time in school because it prepares you for the future. I am one of those students who wait until the last minute but I am also a student who turns my work in on time. I may be late once but after that I make it my mission to not be late again. I do have a busy life but school is very important because it shapes my future. I believe this video will lcontinue to be very beneficial to many students.
EDM310 for Dummies
This video is very informative. There have been plenty of times when I get text or emails from classmates asking me about an assignment or looking for a better understanding on something. I have always watched videos on YouTube and tried to read very carefully so that I can fully understand the assignments. Jamie Lynn is correct in saying there would be plenty money to make on making this a real book.
Michael Staton, Why Smartboards Are A Dumb Initiative
I really enjoyed reading this post. I have always sort of wondered why there was a need for smartboards and how were they different from a white board and projector. Yes, I understand that they give the students a chance to be more interactive in the classroom, but how many things could the students really do? Smartboards seem to be a good idea for math and science classes because those are the classes with the most interaction. However, what place do smartboards have in other classrooms like history? This post gave me some much needed insight and information on smartboards in the classroom.
Bill Ferriter, Why I Hate Interactive Whiteboards
This post was much like the last in saying that smartboards are a waste of money and about PR. Smartboards are not changing our schools or the learning that is taking place. Most teachers do not even use their smartboards. My pre-calculus class in high school had a smartboard and it just sat in the classroom all semester. If schools have money to spend they should use it for really changing the classroom and not just creating the illusion of change to look good.
Mr. Miller's videos were really interesting to watch. He talks about the way things have changed concerning writing and publishing. He mentions that some of the incremental change are where we work and how we work. He points out that he use to spend most of his time in the library researching and writing papers. However, now most of all writing is done using the desktop on one's computer. On the computer we can use word processors to write and the internet to do research. He also points out that the internet is now how we work. People tend to not only publish print copies of bools and papers but also online versions for the public to see. He says that this is a good way for educators to share their ideas freely. However, he points out that the desktop will soon be replaced by the internet. People will soon write and publish things directly into the internet for them to be seen and read by many.
I believe Mr. Miller is true in his finding. The way people work and where they work has completely changed. I like Mr. Miller feel that the change has just began and is far from over. In a few more there will be new ways of working/writing that the world will embrace just as we have word processors.
The Chipper Series
Chipper was a really entertaining but educational video. It is very important to get your work done on time in school because it prepares you for the future. I am one of those students who wait until the last minute but I am also a student who turns my work in on time. I may be late once but after that I make it my mission to not be late again. I do have a busy life but school is very important because it shapes my future. I believe this video will lcontinue to be very beneficial to many students.
EDM310 for Dummies
This video is very informative. There have been plenty of times when I get text or emails from classmates asking me about an assignment or looking for a better understanding on something. I have always watched videos on YouTube and tried to read very carefully so that I can fully understand the assignments. Jamie Lynn is correct in saying there would be plenty money to make on making this a real book.
Michael Staton, Why Smartboards Are A Dumb Initiative
I really enjoyed reading this post. I have always sort of wondered why there was a need for smartboards and how were they different from a white board and projector. Yes, I understand that they give the students a chance to be more interactive in the classroom, but how many things could the students really do? Smartboards seem to be a good idea for math and science classes because those are the classes with the most interaction. However, what place do smartboards have in other classrooms like history? This post gave me some much needed insight and information on smartboards in the classroom.Bill Ferriter, Why I Hate Interactive Whiteboards
This post was much like the last in saying that smartboards are a waste of money and about PR. Smartboards are not changing our schools or the learning that is taking place. Most teachers do not even use their smartboards. My pre-calculus class in high school had a smartboard and it just sat in the classroom all semester. If schools have money to spend they should use it for really changing the classroom and not just creating the illusion of change to look good.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Additional Assignment #2
I believe that if children is motivated they can indeed teach themselves and learn more because they are doing it for themselves. Children can most definitely teach themselves if they want to learn something. How much a child would be willing to teach themselves all depends on their motivation however. Motivation is the most important factor in children teaching themselves. As long a child is motivated to learn something they will learn and teach themselves and if necessary. The internet and computers can play a big part in children teaching themselves because it makes information easily available tao them. They can check behind themselves using the internet and even teach themselves more than they might want to learn. However, if a child is not motivated to learn or teach themselves they will not put forth the work needed. These would be the children that when given a problem they would not try to solve it. Problems to a motivated child is just a opportunity to ask questions and learn something new.
I am very motivated to learn, learning new things excite me and motivates me to keep learning more. I believe a non motivated person can learn but they would not truly grasp the concept enough to want to keep it going. It will be just something else they know but will not ever use. I, a very motivated learner, teach myself something new every day. I am constantly figuring out new ways to study, new ways to communicate, and new ways to reach others. I want to be a teacher so that I can motivate my students to learn and make them excited every time they learn something new. I think that a teachers role in a students life. In watching this video it has become clear to me why the United States will not always be on top. It is because our children have so many things in there life that education has just become a chore them. However, while our children are lacking motivation children around the world have an abundance of it. I think teachers should start took think more about the way they teach their students. they should allow them time to teach themselves while they are being motivated by their teacher.
I am very motivated to learn, learning new things excite me and motivates me to keep learning more. I believe a non motivated person can learn but they would not truly grasp the concept enough to want to keep it going. It will be just something else they know but will not ever use. I, a very motivated learner, teach myself something new every day. I am constantly figuring out new ways to study, new ways to communicate, and new ways to reach others. I want to be a teacher so that I can motivate my students to learn and make them excited every time they learn something new. I think that a teachers role in a students life. In watching this video it has become clear to me why the United States will not always be on top. It is because our children have so many things in there life that education has just become a chore them. However, while our children are lacking motivation children around the world have an abundance of it. I think teachers should start took think more about the way they teach their students. they should allow them time to teach themselves while they are being motivated by their teacher.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Blog post 7
Randy Pausch is a professor at Carnegie Mellon University. His lecture is filled with a lot of positive energy. Mr. Pausch talked about his dreams as a child and how important it is to fulfill those dreams and not to give up. He also gave the talked about how you should not let any one stand in your way. Mr.Pausch “last lecture”, really taught me to live my life to the fullest and not to let anything stand in my way.
Mr. Pusch identifies with many people when he talks about the "brick wall". Everyone has had an encounter with a "brick wall" at some points in their life. This wall is something that blocks someone away from something they want. He says that the walls are there for a reason to stop the people who do not want it bad enough. This analogy is really good and says that you have to really want to accomplish something in order for it to happen. There will always be a wall for the things you really want out of life. The wall separates the people who really want to accomplish something and those who do not want to work for what they want.
Most people do not think of their childhood dreams as things to be accomplished when they are older because they figure they have grown out of them. However, your dreams are the most important part of a person to me. A person's dreams make them who they are or help to get them where they wish to be.
Mr. Pusch is a really inspirational speaker. He inspired me to follow my dreams no matter how hard they may seem to be. If I work really hard and keep my eye on my goals then I will accomplish them. This also taught me to work extra hard through the tough times in my life because the pay off could be much greater than the work put in.
Friday, October 8, 2010
PLN first post
I have looked at and created two PLNs one using Netvibes and the other using Symbaloo. I have looked around on both sites to see which site best fits my personality and needs.
Symbaloo was a little hard for me to understand. I could not figure out how to add other widgets to my dashboard. Since this is what I understand the purpose of a PLN to be I did not find it very helpful. I found it to be generic and something I would not view often.
Netvibes on the other hand was very easy to navigate and figure out. Within minutes I was adding things to my page and added an education tab. Within my education tab I found it easy to add widgets that gave a feed to my blog and the class blog. I also started searching for widgets about education and teaching. I found some really helpful ones and added them to the tab with ease. I also found a widget for Delicious so now I can see my bookmarks in my PLN. One of my favorite widgets I have found so far has been a widget where you can add a website to your PLN even if it does not have a widget created. On my general tab in my PLN I have added my Facebook and Twitter accounts so that I can keep up with things in my social network as well. Unlike Symbaloo Netvibes does not take me to another page to view my timelines. After a while I looked at the time and an hour had past and I was still learning new things about my PLN on Netvibes.
Needless to say, I deleted my Symbaloo account and bookmarked my Netvibes account. I look forward to learning about more things I can add to my PLN in the future.
Symbaloo was a little hard for me to understand. I could not figure out how to add other widgets to my dashboard. Since this is what I understand the purpose of a PLN to be I did not find it very helpful. I found it to be generic and something I would not view often.
Netvibes on the other hand was very easy to navigate and figure out. Within minutes I was adding things to my page and added an education tab. Within my education tab I found it easy to add widgets that gave a feed to my blog and the class blog. I also started searching for widgets about education and teaching. I found some really helpful ones and added them to the tab with ease. I also found a widget for Delicious so now I can see my bookmarks in my PLN. One of my favorite widgets I have found so far has been a widget where you can add a website to your PLN even if it does not have a widget created. On my general tab in my PLN I have added my Facebook and Twitter accounts so that I can keep up with things in my social network as well. Unlike Symbaloo Netvibes does not take me to another page to view my timelines. After a while I looked at the time and an hour had past and I was still learning new things about my PLN on Netvibes.
Needless to say, I deleted my Symbaloo account and bookmarked my Netvibes account. I look forward to learning about more things I can add to my PLN in the future.
C4T#2
DAVID WARLICK
The first post I read of Mr. Warlick's was his thoughts on a woman at a conference in Dallas. Mr. Warlick was intrigued that this woman decided to watch a television series twice all because she blogged and communicated with others about it.He then asked the question
I think he is asking the right questions about this woman’s experience. If reading and communicating with others makes her want to go back and re-watch the show then the same methods could be used in a classroom. If students were to read other students comments on the subject they are studying they would probably be more interested in the subject. I believe this could be effectively used in the classroom as long as the teacher is willing to try.
Mr. Warlick's second post I commented on was about a art conference he attend and Ronda Sternhagen, a teacher, integrating art into different subjects. I think it is a good for all subjects to be integrated into the classroom especially art. Many schools after primary school do not focus on art and the students loose interest in art completely. If art was used to help teach subjects like math and history the students would also gain more interest in this subjects. Myself as a student learns better when I have something to relate a lesson to. If teachers uses art to help the students better understand a lesson I believe the students would leave class with more knowledge. I also agree that all subjects should be integrated into the classroom because it would be a good way to reinforce what the students are learning.
The first post I read of Mr. Warlick's was his thoughts on a woman at a conference in Dallas. Mr. Warlick was intrigued that this woman decided to watch a television series twice all because she blogged and communicated with others about it.He then asked the question
If we had learners participate in networked conversations about a unit of study, and then made parts (or all) of that conversation available to the next year’s learners, would next year’s learners have a more effective experience with the same unit of study? Might the be more motivated?He also asked his readers if he was indeed asking the right questions.
I think he is asking the right questions about this woman’s experience. If reading and communicating with others makes her want to go back and re-watch the show then the same methods could be used in a classroom. If students were to read other students comments on the subject they are studying they would probably be more interested in the subject. I believe this could be effectively used in the classroom as long as the teacher is willing to try.
Mr. Warlick's second post I commented on was about a art conference he attend and Ronda Sternhagen, a teacher, integrating art into different subjects. I think it is a good for all subjects to be integrated into the classroom especially art. Many schools after primary school do not focus on art and the students loose interest in art completely. If art was used to help teach subjects like math and history the students would also gain more interest in this subjects. Myself as a student learns better when I have something to relate a lesson to. If teachers uses art to help the students better understand a lesson I believe the students would leave class with more knowledge. I also agree that all subjects should be integrated into the classroom because it would be a good way to reinforce what the students are learning.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Blog Post 6
The Networked Student by Wendy Drexler:
The networked classroom is a very good idea in some classrooms but I am not sure it could work with all education levels.This type of classroom could easily work in a college setting because it set up for the student to learn using other educational resources. However, I am not positive this can work in a middle school classroom environment because the students are being taught at a young age to depend on their teachers for all of the information on a lesson. Students are not taught to second guess teachers or even research on their own. Of course most students are given some type of research project but none that is in the depth of this networked classroom.
If a teacher could accomplish this in a classroom it would be very beneficial to their students. Their students would start learning the skills needed in college and possibly their careers. The students would also be taught how to learn independently. It would be the teachers job to guide them through the network but not to do it for them. This is why I feel their is still a need for a teacher in this kind of classroom because the students will always need someone to answer their question and guide them.
A 7th Grader's Personal Learning Environment (or PLN)
Seeing this students PLE really taught me about a Personal Learning Network. Before this video I really had no idea what a PLN was or was suppose to look like. I just knew that it was something I am setting up in this class. Now I have a much better understanding and I am even more interested in setting up my PLN. I am so glad that we had to watch this video because I can honestly say I have a much better understanding about this class and what I am suppose to be learning. This video also gave me great ideas on how this could be used in a history classroom.
Also, this video gave me a better understanding on how the networked classroom could be applied in any classroom as long as the teacher is willing.
The Machine is Changing Us
This video gave me new ways to view our society and our culture. I have never really cared why people used YouTube or thought about the impact they make in our society. I agree with his research that people feel free and confident when it comes to posting on YouTube because they do not know their audience. I also understand how this could also cause people to be more nervous and self aware because people all around will be watching them.
I found it very interesting how he pulled quotes from the past into his lecture and they not only fit perfectly but helped explain issues of today. I enjoyed how he started the lecture with comparing the different views of the books 1984. This was interesting to me because I have read the Huxley version and really enjoyed it. His whole lecture helped me to not only think more about the internet and its networking powers but to also get a better understanding about it as well.
The networked classroom is a very good idea in some classrooms but I am not sure it could work with all education levels.This type of classroom could easily work in a college setting because it set up for the student to learn using other educational resources. However, I am not positive this can work in a middle school classroom environment because the students are being taught at a young age to depend on their teachers for all of the information on a lesson. Students are not taught to second guess teachers or even research on their own. Of course most students are given some type of research project but none that is in the depth of this networked classroom.
If a teacher could accomplish this in a classroom it would be very beneficial to their students. Their students would start learning the skills needed in college and possibly their careers. The students would also be taught how to learn independently. It would be the teachers job to guide them through the network but not to do it for them. This is why I feel their is still a need for a teacher in this kind of classroom because the students will always need someone to answer their question and guide them.
A 7th Grader's Personal Learning Environment (or PLN)
Seeing this students PLE really taught me about a Personal Learning Network. Before this video I really had no idea what a PLN was or was suppose to look like. I just knew that it was something I am setting up in this class. Now I have a much better understanding and I am even more interested in setting up my PLN. I am so glad that we had to watch this video because I can honestly say I have a much better understanding about this class and what I am suppose to be learning. This video also gave me great ideas on how this could be used in a history classroom.
Also, this video gave me a better understanding on how the networked classroom could be applied in any classroom as long as the teacher is willing.
The Machine is Changing Us
This video gave me new ways to view our society and our culture. I have never really cared why people used YouTube or thought about the impact they make in our society. I agree with his research that people feel free and confident when it comes to posting on YouTube because they do not know their audience. I also understand how this could also cause people to be more nervous and self aware because people all around will be watching them.
I found it very interesting how he pulled quotes from the past into his lecture and they not only fit perfectly but helped explain issues of today. I enjoyed how he started the lecture with comparing the different views of the books 1984. This was interesting to me because I have read the Huxley version and really enjoyed it. His whole lecture helped me to not only think more about the internet and its networking powers but to also get a better understanding about it as well.
Summary Post C4K comments 1 and 2
I really enjoyed learning about Jasminm as a person and as a student. While reading Jasmin's All About Me blog I found that she and I share many interest such as our music choice being R&B. We are also very shy and timid around people we do not know but can be very outspoken around friends.
Jasmin's Manifesto showed me that she wants to learn but she knows that she has to stay out of trouble to do so. One of the things she wants to accomplish is to not talk back to the teacher. I told her that that was a great start to accomplishing another point in her Manifesto about staying out of trouble. I also explained to her that the more time she spends in the classroom and out of the office will help her learn more and get better grades.
Jasmin's Manifesto showed me that she wants to learn but she knows that she has to stay out of trouble to do so. One of the things she wants to accomplish is to not talk back to the teacher. I told her that that was a great start to accomplishing another point in her Manifesto about staying out of trouble. I also explained to her that the more time she spends in the classroom and out of the office will help her learn more and get better grades.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
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