Monday, December 8, 2008
Education and Technology by Steve Dembo
http://www.teach42.com/2008/12/06/the-networked-student-in-plain-english/WOW! What an organized, self determined, technological student! I am wondering how much input his teacher had; being that he is only in highschool. I don't think I knew how to e-mail in highschool, let alone be that connected. This YouTube video goes to show how much the highschools have evolved, and really over a short period of time. I still am leary about how to determine the validity of sites. When I have my students research, I am now aware that sites may give false accounts. I am having them research the origin of the Christmas Stocking. I did my research first, and found several sites with the same story, so I am just checking by numbers. That is not a very effective tool. Hopefully as I am evolving into technology Ill not only know how to e-mail (ha...ha...), but I'll know when information is accurate! Thanks for sharing this site :) Jeannette
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
www.har4410.podomatic.com
For the video podcast, I took a tour of my classroom. Using my digital camera, I viewed and explained my classroom. This video would prove useful to new students, and for parents who are curious to know what is going on in the classroom. I started at the entrance of the classroom ,and explained the items, and tools in the classroom. This video would aide in transitions, calm nerves, and create anticipation for entering students.
I am still having some difficulty adding a video podcast, but time practicing will help :)!
I am still having some difficulty adding a video podcast, but time practicing will help :)!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Video Podcast
I posted a Podcast of my son, Jase, and a few other home videos that I thought you would enjoy using Podomatic. I was having trouble uploading my video, but I think I have successfully completed the assignment. The upload was slow, and the play icon was not showing everytime I looked. (I always look to see after I upload)
This tool would be great to use in the classroom. I was thinking of posting a podcast of a short play the students are working on. I'll have to see if the students and parents are up for a podcast, or am I being ahead of the times for a change? Jeannette
This tool would be great to use in the classroom. I was thinking of posting a podcast of a short play the students are working on. I'll have to see if the students and parents are up for a podcast, or am I being ahead of the times for a change? Jeannette
Monday, November 24, 2008
Podcasting
WOW! I did it! Podcasting is not easy at first. I downloaded Skype;which proved to be useless after fighting to understand, and wasting precious days. I finally realized that Skype is more for online telecommunication. Then I tried Audacity, and was confused with uploading the podcast to my blog page, but finally I experienced success. (Not a moment to soon!) I created a podcast in Podomatic. http://www.har4410.podomatic.com/
For the month of November, my 5th grade students have been reading a book report book. For their final project, I had them write a persuasive paper, and create a movie poster that would encourage others to read the book. To complete the project, I am having my students create a podcast so that they can share their book reports with others at school and at home via the internet. I have one student reading her excellent book report on my first podcast, and I am so proud of her efforts. I think you will enjoy listening.
Success at last! Jeannette
For the month of November, my 5th grade students have been reading a book report book. For their final project, I had them write a persuasive paper, and create a movie poster that would encourage others to read the book. To complete the project, I am having my students create a podcast so that they can share their book reports with others at school and at home via the internet. I have one student reading her excellent book report on my first podcast, and I am so proud of her efforts. I think you will enjoy listening.
Success at last! Jeannette
Podcast
I started following the following podcast:
Talk of the Nation: Four eminent historians, Bernice Johnson-Reagon, Robert Kagan, Victor Davis Hanson and Annette Gordon-Reed, talk about how history has shifted with Barack Obama's election.
http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=5
Talk of the Nation: Four eminent historians, Bernice Johnson-Reagon, Robert Kagan, Victor Davis Hanson and Annette Gordon-Reed, talk about how history has shifted with Barack Obama's election.
http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=5
Monday, November 10, 2008
Jeannette's pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32287668@N03/Hopefully this works. I
These pics are of family, and friends. Enjoy! :)
These pics are of family, and friends. Enjoy! :)
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Using RSS
I was skeptical when I was first given the assignment to create an RSS feed. Not being very computer savvy, to say the least, I took the process one step at a time. I found that setting up this feed is very simple. I subscribed to sites such as www.nationalgeographic.com, www.scholastic.com, and several personal sites such as the foodnetwork. I then spent my down time during the week checking only one site. What a difference than surfing. Surprisingly I was successful at creating an RSS feed.
As an educator, this weblog would be useful in the classroom. When I am using the digital projector in my classroom I am always nervous as to what will "pop-up" on the screen as I am going to a site. Using this space can create piece-of-mind, knowing exactly what will be in view for the students. Setting up a Theme Unit would also be made easier if an RSS feed was set up in advance. Instead of the students meandering through the Internet they can be looking at the sites that are chosen.
Hopefully with more practice, and patients I will teach my 5th graders an easier way to to navigate the Internet by using an RSS feed.
Jeannette
As an educator, this weblog would be useful in the classroom. When I am using the digital projector in my classroom I am always nervous as to what will "pop-up" on the screen as I am going to a site. Using this space can create piece-of-mind, knowing exactly what will be in view for the students. Setting up a Theme Unit would also be made easier if an RSS feed was set up in advance. Instead of the students meandering through the Internet they can be looking at the sites that are chosen.
Hopefully with more practice, and patients I will teach my 5th graders an easier way to to navigate the Internet by using an RSS feed.
Jeannette
Wikipedia- I'm a "poster"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Instructional_technology This was my first post to Wikipedia. I hope the editors decide to keep my thoughts, but I'm not holding my breath!
Here's what I wrote:00:03, 10 November 2008 (UTC)Technology in the classroom an Educators standpoint---- I agree with expanding instructional technology to the field of education, as long as the educators are fully trained and willing to use the technology. Teachers with computer experience are already using the technology available within their reach. There are so many teachers in the education system that are not comfortable with technology, that pushing it into the curriculum will be impossible. Proper instruction for the teachers should be the first step.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Instructional_technology"
Here's what I wrote:00:03, 10 November 2008 (UTC)Technology in the classroom an Educators standpoint---- I agree with expanding instructional technology to the field of education, as long as the educators are fully trained and willing to use the technology. Teachers with computer experience are already using the technology available within their reach. There are so many teachers in the education system that are not comfortable with technology, that pushing it into the curriculum will be impossible. Proper instruction for the teachers should be the first step.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Instructional_technology"
Monday, October 27, 2008
Technology Improving Test Scores?
After reviewing an article from the 2008 October edition of the T.H.E Journal, I have began reviewing the use technology in my classroom as an aid in making and changing lessons to support the individual needs of my students.
The article shares a new report issued by the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA). The main theories of the report are that the use of technology to review strengths and weaknesses of students does in fact improve scores; as long as the data collected is used to improve instruction. The test scores are then compiled and used for educators to help in areas of need. The tests are for the teachers, not for the students, and the testing should be informal.
I feel as a classroom teacher, I am always looking for evidence that I am teaching skills correctly, and teaching skills that are necessary. (That's human nature) Upon the completion of technology-based tests, reports can easily be created, and reviewed. The use of these tests are an excellent tool that I use to "get a feel" of my student's abilities. When I know what each individual's strengths and weaknesses are, I can build my lessons to suit. We are essentially creating Individualized Education Programs for all students. Who wouldn't benefit?
The article shares a new report issued by the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA). The main theories of the report are that the use of technology to review strengths and weaknesses of students does in fact improve scores; as long as the data collected is used to improve instruction. The test scores are then compiled and used for educators to help in areas of need. The tests are for the teachers, not for the students, and the testing should be informal.
I feel as a classroom teacher, I am always looking for evidence that I am teaching skills correctly, and teaching skills that are necessary. (That's human nature) Upon the completion of technology-based tests, reports can easily be created, and reviewed. The use of these tests are an excellent tool that I use to "get a feel" of my student's abilities. When I know what each individual's strengths and weaknesses are, I can build my lessons to suit. We are essentially creating Individualized Education Programs for all students. Who wouldn't benefit?
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