NETS IV
Using Google Sites, I collaborated with group members to make an informational website. Internet safety is very important so we each created a page.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Journal 6: Student Voices for Change (NETS-T 1,2,3,4)
Miller, S. (2011). Student voices for change. Learning and leading with technology, 38(8), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-august-2011.aspx
This article was about giving students an opportunity to share with others, especially adults, how technology has influenced them and how it has improved their learning. One school provided students one-on-one laptop use. They were able to be creative, innovative, and collaborative. Some students then presented in front of Iowa legislature by using Prezi, videos, blogs, etc. By the end of the students' presentations, they were able to get legislature to think about how more schools can incorporate technology. This opportunity not only allowed students to use their technology skills, but they were able to gain confidence and the skills they need to succeed.
Q1: What can schools do that don't have computers for everyone?
They can do what these students were able to do. Maybe get a group of students together to share their thoughts, experiences, and needs in the classroom at a city meeting or even the state legislature. Raising awareness in their community in anyway would probably be helpful. They could do fundraisers to raise money for more supplies or possibly go to the library to have computer access.
Q2: What was the result of having students present to Iowa's legislature?
I understand that raising awareness is important and letting the students be leaders and participate in their community is important, but I'm unclear of what the legislature actually did after these presentations. They asked the students what they could do for them, which is great. However, did the legislature provide more schools with more technology resources?
This article was about giving students an opportunity to share with others, especially adults, how technology has influenced them and how it has improved their learning. One school provided students one-on-one laptop use. They were able to be creative, innovative, and collaborative. Some students then presented in front of Iowa legislature by using Prezi, videos, blogs, etc. By the end of the students' presentations, they were able to get legislature to think about how more schools can incorporate technology. This opportunity not only allowed students to use their technology skills, but they were able to gain confidence and the skills they need to succeed.
Q1: What can schools do that don't have computers for everyone?
They can do what these students were able to do. Maybe get a group of students together to share their thoughts, experiences, and needs in the classroom at a city meeting or even the state legislature. Raising awareness in their community in anyway would probably be helpful. They could do fundraisers to raise money for more supplies or possibly go to the library to have computer access.
Q2: What was the result of having students present to Iowa's legislature?
I understand that raising awareness is important and letting the students be leaders and participate in their community is important, but I'm unclear of what the legislature actually did after these presentations. They asked the students what they could do for them, which is great. However, did the legislature provide more schools with more technology resources?
Journal 8: Find the Truth about the Pacific Tree Octopus (NETS-T 1,2)
Ferrell, K. (2011). Find the truth about the pacific tree octopus. Learning and leading with technology, 39(1), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-august-2011.aspx
The title of the article is definitely intriguing. However, this article was about the importance of knowing how to research. Ferrell discusses that many students don't understand how not everything they find on the internet is true and accurate. For an activity, he told his students to either research "all about explorers" or "the tree octopus." Most of the students found websites that looked real, but were full of false information. Ferrell teaches the importance of the 5 Ws. When looking at a website look for who, what, where, when, and why.
Q1: What did you think about the activity Ferrell had his students do?
I thought this was a great way to introduce students in how to research. The topics he gave his students to research sounded interesting which made researching fun. I liked how after the students shared their information they were able to see how their information conflicted. I also liked how this transitioned into how to research and what makes a good website.
Q2: What are some other ways to teach/incorporate how to research?
Something that could be fun for students to do is an internet scavenger hunt. I remember doing something like that in one of my classes to find reliable resources. This way students have a list of what they specifically need to find, but they get to navigate the internet on their own.
The title of the article is definitely intriguing. However, this article was about the importance of knowing how to research. Ferrell discusses that many students don't understand how not everything they find on the internet is true and accurate. For an activity, he told his students to either research "all about explorers" or "the tree octopus." Most of the students found websites that looked real, but were full of false information. Ferrell teaches the importance of the 5 Ws. When looking at a website look for who, what, where, when, and why.
Q1: What did you think about the activity Ferrell had his students do?
I thought this was a great way to introduce students in how to research. The topics he gave his students to research sounded interesting which made researching fun. I liked how after the students shared their information they were able to see how their information conflicted. I also liked how this transitioned into how to research and what makes a good website.
Q2: What are some other ways to teach/incorporate how to research?
Something that could be fun for students to do is an internet scavenger hunt. I remember doing something like that in one of my classes to find reliable resources. This way students have a list of what they specifically need to find, but they get to navigate the internet on their own.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Journal 9: Assistive Technology (NETS-T 4)
Communication -1 no/low tech and 1 high tech:
AAC or Augmentative and Alternative Communication is communication that isn’t oral. People with speech or language problems rely on this method to communicate their thoughts, needs, and wants. There are low tech and high tech tools in order to communicate.
A low tech aid doesn’t use batteries and isn’t electronic. These are simple aids that include pictures or books, letters, phrases, or symbols. An example of a low tech AAC device is the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). This was originally created for people with autism in 1985. Individuals are taught how to communicate using pictures. They use pictures to communicate what they want. They start off using single pictures, then overtime, build-up to using pictures to make sentences and answer questions.
A high tech aid would be the Dynavox V+ device. This device has a voice output system. A voice output device talks for you. It allows people to communicate using a computerized voice. This helps nonverbal communicators to be better understood.
Accessibility- 1 hardware and 1 software option:
It is important to try to include students with special needs in the classroom. Technology is becoming more readily available to teachers, making it more accessible to students with special needs. These programs not only can benefit students with special needs, but can benefit the whole classroom environment.
One hardware option could be the Tobii eye tracker. The Tobii eye tracker is an input device that helps students with disabilities. This device allows students to use the computer by using their eyes. The computer tracks the users eyes and enables them to navigate the computer and write without physically touching the screen.
AAC or Augmentative and Alternative Communication is communication that isn’t oral. People with speech or language problems rely on this method to communicate their thoughts, needs, and wants. There are low tech and high tech tools in order to communicate.
Accessibility- 1 hardware and 1 software option:
It is important to try to include students with special needs in the classroom. Technology is becoming more readily available to teachers, making it more accessible to students with special needs. These programs not only can benefit students with special needs, but can benefit the whole classroom environment.
One hardware option could be the Tobii eye tracker. The Tobii eye tracker is an input device that helps students with disabilities. This device allows students to use the computer by using their eyes. The computer tracks the users eyes and enables them to navigate the computer and write without physically touching the screen.
One software option could be something called intillikeys. This program plugs into the computer's USB port. This allows teachers to create their own keyboards in order to meet their student's specific needs. Students can work on math, reading, writing, art, and email. There is also personal touch control and extra support for problem areas like low vision and fine motor skills.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Inspiration/mindmapping
NETS III
I brainstormed NETS-T narrative ideas by using the inspiration program. I used pictures and symbols to represent words and give visuals. I also used arrows to show how each idea is connected.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Journal 7: My Personal Learning Network (NETS-T 3,4,5)
A PLN is a Personal Learning Network. It is how people connect with others in order to continue to learn new things throughout their life. PLNs can help people get questions answered, is a good way to find new resources, and can give support. My Personal Learning Network consists of Twitter, Diigo, my blog and other web based tools.
Twitter can play an important role in a Personal Learning Network. It is a good tool for educators to connect and chat to gain resources, links, and tools to help them be effective teachers. I participated in an educational chat on Tuesday August 2nd 2011 at 12 pm with #edchat. I noticed how throughout this particular chat, many people were providing links to helpful sites and tools. A couple people would ask questions, but I found that not many of them were answered. I did look up many of the links that were suggested and found some really helpful ones. A couple were on how to be a good teacher, how to respond to difficult behaviors in the classroom, and icebreakers for the first day. I can see how these websites and ideas could help me in the future. This chat also gave me more ideas of who I should follow on Twitter. The people I follow on Twitter are tedtalks, MissAPatterson, web20classroom, hootsuit, and vh1savethemusic. I am following these people and groups because they all have given good resource links and are interested in education. I found a couple from the #edchat I did.
Diigo has been a good networking tool because I have been able to bookmark or save helpful websites. By bookmarking websites or articles, I am able to look at them in the future on any computer, which can be very helpful in the future. I bookmarked a twitter4teachers site that contained helpful links. I also bookmarked math games because I am interested in making math fun and exciting. I also bookmarked using music in the science classroom. I feel that music is really important and with it being cut in many schools it is important to find ways to incorporate it into other subjects. Another site I bookmarked was personal learning networks 101. This site gave helpful information for starting a PLN and expanding it.
I joined the digital discussion forum, Classroom 2.0. This site provides resource for educators and is a great way to gain support digitally. I watch a couple videos, but one that stood out for me was called “Let’s Digitize!” It was made by a middle school. It was a song/rap about how students are going to be more excited about learning something new if you use what they are interested in, like technology. Students are going to be more innovative if you give them more ways to explore and learn rather than having them read or write on paper.
Monday, July 25, 2011
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