Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Week 6 EDCI 5825
I have defiantly learned a lot of new information about technology as well as using it, the first big step for me was moving from a PC to a Mac; although I still am not sure if I will continue to use the Mac once I am done with the program. I really enjoyed all of the different projects that we did for this class, and I know that I will be using the wiki that I made for all of my classes in the future. To add to that i also liked the smartboard, and if the school that I am student teaching at had a smartboard then I would defiantly use it. I think that the interactive games are such a great teaching tool, helping the students learn difficult concepts through games. Going from start to finish in the class, I can honestly say that I am much more confident with the new technology and that yes there is always something new to learn but for right now, I am very confident in my ability to move on in the technology world.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Week 6 EDCI 5825
Looking through all of my classmates blogs as very interesting, I lived how all of us had different answers for many of our post but many of us had similarities at the same time. So really there is no right or wrong as long as we can back up our ideas, which is pretty cool. Using the google reader was fast, easy and very effective; I did have some issues but it was internet problems. Overall google reader and the blogging was great because it gives us all the ability to learn from one another and share ideas. One part of everyones blogs that stood out to me is the A Good Teacher post. I also liked the different web sites that every choose and how they were so content specific.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Week 5 EDCI5825
If I had to choose two of the sites off the list provided they would have to be: wikispaces as well as google docs. The reason behind choosing google docs would be so that multiple students could work collaboratively on one project while staying connected through a word document. Google docs would also allow a students essay or project to be edited through the computer instead of a back in forth with paper. I would also use wikispaces to create a wiki for my class. Here the students would have access to the documents of class as well as resources they could use for the class. Also students would be able to create projects and then publish them on the site, sharing there ideas and thoughts about different topics. Overall I feel that I could integrate both sites completely into my classroom.
References:
Ablett, Eric. (2005). Retrieved from www.wikispaces.com
www.docs.google.com
References:
Ablett, Eric. (2005). Retrieved from www.wikispaces.com
www.docs.google.com
Monday, June 27, 2011
Week 5 T2P
If students are able to make a connection to the content that is being taught, then they will become intrinsically motivated to complete the task on hand. By creating hot cognition (when there is emotion involved, intrinsic motivation occurs) it is easier for students to become more engaged within the class discussion. When students are able to make those connections and then broaden there own ideas about a topic there intrinsic motivation is pushed even further then before making them seeking as much information as they can get. In George Siemens theory of connectivism he says that by giving students the ability to make connections through networking is a great because it causes some form of hot cognition. Through his theory he gives the students opportunities to make connections with others from all walks of life, coming together about a particular topic. By allowing students to see different opinions from others, he is giving his students the opportunity to create intrinsic motivation; by finding a thought or connection from another and relating to it. I believe that it is important for students have some form of intrinsic motivation, even if it is the smallest amount. Through connectivism students are able to see opinions and ideas of others and then draw there own conclusions, sparking hot cognition. Being passionate about a particular topic or issue (intrinsically motivated) will both help you find out what you are interested in as well as help others see another side of a topic. Not only will you be able to share you motivations through connectivism but see others ideas as well.
A Good Teacher...
A good teacher is.... someone who has the ability to see each students as a individual and treat them as such, this meaning that they are willing to change their way of teaching to meet all of their students needs. This teacher will be able to offer group work, as well as individual work into the classroom.Also someone who able to incorporate both curriculum as well as life skills into the classroom. I think that this is important because, you are not just preparing students with the content of your subject; you are also a role model in some way, shape or form. Being able to give them those life skills such as good public speaking skills, and something as simple as a hand shake will help throughout there life; outside of school. Another value would be the teachers ability to allow critical thinking in there class, not making everything black and white more of a gray. Students need to be able to think for themselves and come up with there own ideas, as well as backup those ideas with research. A good teacher should also be able to keep the classroom at a positive end, this making the learning environment easier for the students to learn in. Allowing students to create there own values as well as beliefs and ideas and then helping that student understand why they think that way.
If students are able to work both in a social learning environment, as well as individually. Then they are able to grow both socially as well as being able to internalize information and make their own ideas. Students who are given the opportunity to work collaboratively with other students are able to learn from there peers, as well as take away others ideas and form their own opinions. Vygostky has the social development theory, he believes that much of our education is done through through a social atmosphere. For example with his idea of ZPD (zone of proximal development) he says that through the guidance of another; a student can go from the unknown to known and during that time learning occurs. On the same hand he says that also through internalization higher learning is achieved, by allowing the student to take in information and then giving them time to process that on their own; it will lead to higher thinking. I believe that both social interaction among students is a great learning tool to have, just as much as the individual thought process. I think that through others you can learn different ideas and hear about their experiences and take away from them. Also that being able to take the time to step back and think about the different ideas you have learned that day, will allow you to make your own assumptions and ideas about that particular topic. Although working in a group and taking ideas form others is a way of forming your own ideas and values, it is important for a student to have there own value system. Being able to understand why you think a certain way is important for students to know because then when they get into that big group, they are able to defend why they think a certain way and why there beliefs differ from others based on there values.
If students are able to work both in a social learning environment, as well as individually. Then they are able to grow both socially as well as being able to internalize information and make their own ideas. Students who are given the opportunity to work collaboratively with other students are able to learn from there peers, as well as take away others ideas and form their own opinions. Vygostky has the social development theory, he believes that much of our education is done through through a social atmosphere. For example with his idea of ZPD (zone of proximal development) he says that through the guidance of another; a student can go from the unknown to known and during that time learning occurs. On the same hand he says that also through internalization higher learning is achieved, by allowing the student to take in information and then giving them time to process that on their own; it will lead to higher thinking. I believe that both social interaction among students is a great learning tool to have, just as much as the individual thought process. I think that through others you can learn different ideas and hear about their experiences and take away from them. Also that being able to take the time to step back and think about the different ideas you have learned that day, will allow you to make your own assumptions and ideas about that particular topic. Although working in a group and taking ideas form others is a way of forming your own ideas and values, it is important for a student to have there own value system. Being able to understand why you think a certain way is important for students to know because then when they get into that big group, they are able to defend why they think a certain way and why there beliefs differ from others based on there values.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Week 4 EDCI 5825 (HW)
Examples of technology/tool that you would recommend for a student with:
Hearing Impairment: For a student with a hearing impairment, technology can be a great advance for him or her. One possible piece of technology that can be used is giving the student a microphone that is has a connection between you and there hearing aid. This allowing the student to hear your voice louder than the, rest of the students who are listening. Also I would think about using a e-reader this would allow the student to keep up with the lecture without having to always work so hard to listen, and keep up with the rest of the class; they would have everything right there in front of them.
Low-Vision: For a student with a vision problem I would recommend two different types of technology; one being a e-reader and the daisy system. The e-reader would allow the student to have the information right there in front of them and be able to zoom into the text. Also with the daisy system they can listen to the lecture instead of having read, this allowing them to keep up and not fall behind; due to there trouble seeing.
Broken Right Arm: For a student who has a broken arm, I would recommend speech recognition technology. This would allow the student to keep up in the class with all of there written work such as worksheet, essays, etc. When the student speaks into the microphone, the computer puts there words into a document, this will give that child the ability, to be on the same playing field as the rest of the students.
Autism (non-hearing communicative): For a child with autism there are a few different pieces of technology I would recommend for the classroom: computer aac and potable aac. In a since they are all the same, however instead of using the traditional Velcro picture board, your student can now either have the software on a computer or a portable device. I think the nicest part about this software is the portable aspect. The student will be able to communicate where ever they may be, this will help them mainstream in traditional life. The article tells us that it "is now believed that regardless of an individual’s disability or the severity of that disability, all nonspeaking individuals should be given the benefit of augmentative communication consideration”(wikibooks 2009, p.1). I feel that this statement is 100% correct, even though a student cannot communicate verbally does not mean that they, don't have anything to say.
Wikibooks. (2009). Assistive technology in education. Retrieved from http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Assistive_Technology_in_Education/DAISY
Hearing Impairment: For a student with a hearing impairment, technology can be a great advance for him or her. One possible piece of technology that can be used is giving the student a microphone that is has a connection between you and there hearing aid. This allowing the student to hear your voice louder than the, rest of the students who are listening. Also I would think about using a e-reader this would allow the student to keep up with the lecture without having to always work so hard to listen, and keep up with the rest of the class; they would have everything right there in front of them.
Low-Vision: For a student with a vision problem I would recommend two different types of technology; one being a e-reader and the daisy system. The e-reader would allow the student to have the information right there in front of them and be able to zoom into the text. Also with the daisy system they can listen to the lecture instead of having read, this allowing them to keep up and not fall behind; due to there trouble seeing.
Broken Right Arm: For a student who has a broken arm, I would recommend speech recognition technology. This would allow the student to keep up in the class with all of there written work such as worksheet, essays, etc. When the student speaks into the microphone, the computer puts there words into a document, this will give that child the ability, to be on the same playing field as the rest of the students.
Autism (non-hearing communicative): For a child with autism there are a few different pieces of technology I would recommend for the classroom: computer aac and potable aac. In a since they are all the same, however instead of using the traditional Velcro picture board, your student can now either have the software on a computer or a portable device. I think the nicest part about this software is the portable aspect. The student will be able to communicate where ever they may be, this will help them mainstream in traditional life. The article tells us that it "is now believed that regardless of an individual’s disability or the severity of that disability, all nonspeaking individuals should be given the benefit of augmentative communication consideration”(wikibooks 2009, p.1). I feel that this statement is 100% correct, even though a student cannot communicate verbally does not mean that they, don't have anything to say.
Wikibooks. (2009). Assistive technology in education. Retrieved from http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Assistive_Technology_in_Education/DAISY
Monday, June 20, 2011
Week 4 t2p and reflection
1. If students are able to work both in a social learning environment, as well as individually. Then they are able to grow both socially as well as being able to internalize information and make their own ideas. Students who are given the opportunity to work collaboratively with other students are able to learn from there peers, as well as take away others ideas and form their own opinions. Vygostky has the social development theory, he believes that much of our education is done through through a social atmosphere. For example with his idea of ZPD (zone of proximal development) he says that through the guidance of another; a student can go from the unknown to known and during that time learning occurs. On the same hand he says that also through internalization high learning is achieved, by allowing the student to take in information and then giving them time to process that on their own; it will lead to higher thinking. I believe that both social interaction among students is a great learning tool to have, just as much as the individual thought process. I think that through others you can learn different ideas and hear about their experiences and take away from them. Also that being able to take the time to step back and think about the different ideas you have learned that day, will allow you to make your own assumptions and ideas about that particular topic.
If...Then...Because...Evidence....My Beliefs
2. If students are given the opportunity to work with a wide range of other students from a variety of different backgrounds such as: ethnicity, economic standing, regional locations as well as cultural beliefs.
Then this allow them to not only learn from others experiences, by take away a different perspective on a certain topic they are discussing and making them become more interested in the topic at hand. Given these opportunities student will be able to formulate different ideas and their own values based on many different ideas coming form a variety of people. Also they can gain experience through communication, with the different students. As they become involved they are wanting to do more on their own, creating intrinsic motivation. Viki Davis gives her students the opportunity to take part in this, she gives her students the tools to connect with other students across the world; this allowing them to discuss different topics that they are learning about. Also by allowing the students to interact with each other, they can learn so much and thus they become intrinsically motivated; due to their desire to learn more.
I believe that by allowing student to become interesting in a topic, they then will become more willing to do work, and research on their own.
If...Then...Because...Evidence....My Beliefs
3. Being able to learn about all of the different theorist an their different ideas about education, is very interesting. Each one has different ideas but they also have many similarities between them. Out of all the theorist that we have learned about thus far, I don't think that there is one that I agree with more than another. There are bits and pieces that I want to take from and create a whole new theory. I appreciate fro the most part how they all believe that each student is an individual and that they all bring something to the table. I think that it is very important for each student to contribute something to the group no matter how small or big. Each student brings uniqueness to the group and should be treated as if so.
If students are each treated as unique individual and there education is well rounded. Then they become not only a more adaptable students, enabling them to change in any given situation; they will also be able to shine as a individual. Many of the theorist such as Lave tells us that learning occurs mainly in part form interacting with others. Also that being in a social environment students can learn from each others uniqueness. We should not however only lean towards are learning preference, we should try to branch out a be able to adapt in any situation. Gardner tells us that as students we will tend to stay in our comfort zone but as teachers is our job to expose are students to a variety of learning styles, thus making them easily adaptable. I believe that is important to treat each student as an individual, and try to reach all of there needs, however as a teacher It is my job to expose them to many different preferences of learning. Also noticing that each student has something to bring to the table, that not only the other students can learn form but me as a teacher as well.
If...Then...Because...Evidence....My Beliefs
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If...Then...Because...Evidence....My Beliefs
2. If students are given the opportunity to work with a wide range of other students from a variety of different backgrounds such as: ethnicity, economic standing, regional locations as well as cultural beliefs.
Then this allow them to not only learn from others experiences, by take away a different perspective on a certain topic they are discussing and making them become more interested in the topic at hand. Given these opportunities student will be able to formulate different ideas and their own values based on many different ideas coming form a variety of people. Also they can gain experience through communication, with the different students. As they become involved they are wanting to do more on their own, creating intrinsic motivation. Viki Davis gives her students the opportunity to take part in this, she gives her students the tools to connect with other students across the world; this allowing them to discuss different topics that they are learning about. Also by allowing the students to interact with each other, they can learn so much and thus they become intrinsically motivated; due to their desire to learn more.
I believe that by allowing student to become interesting in a topic, they then will become more willing to do work, and research on their own.
If...Then...Because...Evidence....My Beliefs
3. Being able to learn about all of the different theorist an their different ideas about education, is very interesting. Each one has different ideas but they also have many similarities between them. Out of all the theorist that we have learned about thus far, I don't think that there is one that I agree with more than another. There are bits and pieces that I want to take from and create a whole new theory. I appreciate fro the most part how they all believe that each student is an individual and that they all bring something to the table. I think that it is very important for each student to contribute something to the group no matter how small or big. Each student brings uniqueness to the group and should be treated as if so.
If students are each treated as unique individual and there education is well rounded. Then they become not only a more adaptable students, enabling them to change in any given situation; they will also be able to shine as a individual. Many of the theorist such as Lave tells us that learning occurs mainly in part form interacting with others. Also that being in a social environment students can learn from each others uniqueness. We should not however only lean towards are learning preference, we should try to branch out a be able to adapt in any situation. Gardner tells us that as students we will tend to stay in our comfort zone but as teachers is our job to expose are students to a variety of learning styles, thus making them easily adaptable. I believe that is important to treat each student as an individual, and try to reach all of there needs, however as a teacher It is my job to expose them to many different preferences of learning. Also noticing that each student has something to bring to the table, that not only the other students can learn form but me as a teacher as well.
If...Then...Because...Evidence....My Beliefs
Link to spreadsheet
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