Podcasting is the distribution of audio or video files that are downloaded and heard from others on the internet using either an MP3 or a computer. Podcasting has become another tool for students and faculty to use in their education. The word “Podcast” comes from “broadcast” and means almost the same thing except that podcasting is more specific, where as broadcasting is more general.. Podcasting offers teachers many creative tools for knowledge and teaching it. I think that this is a great way to collaborate with different teachers around the world to share information and learning techniques. I think that many students gravitate and are more receptive to learning when there is interesting and up to date information being communicated, which is exactly what Podcasting can offer. Another great thing about podcasting is that students can also use this tool by using for research or completing assignments. This is a very convenient source of knowledge for children because many of them already have an MP3 and or computer.
On the Classroom 2.0 website I found a lot of great information on podcasting. Many of the teachers on this site were collectively helping one another out and gaining information at the same time. If one teacher had a question on how to use something or needed some suggestions on how to find information, then another teacher would help them out to the best of their ability. They would also share their work and knowledge on podcasting with one another. I think that this site is amazing because it offers educators the opportunity to network with each other for free and exchange information on education. Many of the threads that were posted gave links to other sites that could also be helpful for others to use as a resource for podcasting.
Podcasting is a great tool for everybody to use, especially educators! Now that there are budget cuts occurring everywhere, podcasting gives teachers the opportunity to take matters in their own hands and get the resources that they feel will help them teach students.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Jounal # 4
Envisioning the Future of Education
Learning While Mobile
By Mark Van ‘T Hooft
This article was very interesting to read. It describes how learning is becoming more individual yet shared and networked. It goes on to tell us how technologies such as cell phones and the Internet are becoming household names, and because of that it is important that education stays up on how to incorporate learning and technology. The author mentions how not only is our environment becoming unpredictable, but so is our learning. Hooft focuses on what our future of education could bring by zeroing in on the concept of learning while mobile.
Learning while mobile means that we need to look at the steady mobility of knowledge and our society. It focuses on the connections between learners and technology. “Emphasizing that learning is a social process”. The two most important facets of learning while mobile are conversation and context.
Conversation in this topic means to have the capability not just to trade knowledge, but to also have the abilty to discuss what they know about the topic with others. It basically teaches children to share their information or questions with their networking group.
“Learning while mobile is also learning within and across context”. This gives the kids an opportunity to not only share their knowledge and work with their class, but also with others. This is basically an informal way of learning rather than formal. This networking essentially creates a “bridge” between schools and society”. Some examples of how students can learn while mobile are MyArtSpace, Frequency1550, and National Museum of National Science. However, there can be some issues that may arise by using these tools, such as; participation gap, transparency problem, ethics challenge, and fear factor.
Because our society is becoming more dependent on technology, the importance of teaching the students how to be ethical, safe, and productive are extremely important. If the school district can teach the kids how to learn while mobile safely, this can be a huge benefit for the children’s’ future.
Question 1
What is your feeling on learning while mobile?
I think that this is great idea! I especially love MyArtSpace, because it gives the kids an opportunity to display the work that they are so proud of with many others.
Question 2
Do you think that our society is becoming too dependent on technology?
Absolutely not! I feel that having technology gives us another tool to have to help us to become better learners! Many times it is hard to find what you are looking for in a library or from texts in a timely manner, and when one has access to a computer you can find anything on there.
Learning While Mobile
By Mark Van ‘T Hooft
This article was very interesting to read. It describes how learning is becoming more individual yet shared and networked. It goes on to tell us how technologies such as cell phones and the Internet are becoming household names, and because of that it is important that education stays up on how to incorporate learning and technology. The author mentions how not only is our environment becoming unpredictable, but so is our learning. Hooft focuses on what our future of education could bring by zeroing in on the concept of learning while mobile.
Learning while mobile means that we need to look at the steady mobility of knowledge and our society. It focuses on the connections between learners and technology. “Emphasizing that learning is a social process”. The two most important facets of learning while mobile are conversation and context.
Conversation in this topic means to have the capability not just to trade knowledge, but to also have the abilty to discuss what they know about the topic with others. It basically teaches children to share their information or questions with their networking group.
“Learning while mobile is also learning within and across context”. This gives the kids an opportunity to not only share their knowledge and work with their class, but also with others. This is basically an informal way of learning rather than formal. This networking essentially creates a “bridge” between schools and society”. Some examples of how students can learn while mobile are MyArtSpace, Frequency1550, and National Museum of National Science. However, there can be some issues that may arise by using these tools, such as; participation gap, transparency problem, ethics challenge, and fear factor.
Because our society is becoming more dependent on technology, the importance of teaching the students how to be ethical, safe, and productive are extremely important. If the school district can teach the kids how to learn while mobile safely, this can be a huge benefit for the children’s’ future.
Question 1
What is your feeling on learning while mobile?
I think that this is great idea! I especially love MyArtSpace, because it gives the kids an opportunity to display the work that they are so proud of with many others.
Question 2
Do you think that our society is becoming too dependent on technology?
Absolutely not! I feel that having technology gives us another tool to have to help us to become better learners! Many times it is hard to find what you are looking for in a library or from texts in a timely manner, and when one has access to a computer you can find anything on there.
Journal # 3
Five Don’ts of Classroom Blogging
By Julie Sturgeon
This article discusses the importance of incorporating blogging into the classroom curriculum, but taking precaution while do it. The Dubbles, an engineer teacher, mentions how, “there may be problems that come along with blogging, but the potential trouble is worth the rewards”. The author interviews a couple of teachers about blogging and what their input is on it. Collaboratively they come up with five Don’ts of classroom blogging.
Don’t just dive in is the first don’t. Anne Davis, an information systems training specialist at Georgia State University, mentions how it is important for teachers to have the students and parents sign off on a waiver stating that they are aware of the rules that cover bullying, slander, and foul language. If they break any of these rules the students will lose their Internet privileges. Along with the don’t Anne goes on to discuss how blogging can be beneficial for your children. One of the main benefits was that they could become better writers. “Writing notification is one of the most difficult things to do for students”.
Secondly, Don’t confuse blogging with social networking. Many times blogging can be confused with social networking sites such as, MySpace and Facebook. For blogging to be an academic tool for the students’ blogging should only be for discussing course work and not personal matters.
Thirdly, Don’t leap at the freebies. Jeffery Yan, a professor and CEO of e-portfolio developer Digitation, discusses how just because a blogging site is free does not mean that it is the best site for the school districts needs. Even though, the site is free of cost, the amount of advertisements on the sites can cause several problems for the school. Davis suggests trying Class Blogmeister because it is simple and offers teachers control over what is going on in the blogs.
Don’t force a sequential style is the fourth don’t. What this section talks about is that the person who is structuring the blog should title their blogs by title rather than by time in order for it to be more convenient for not only the subscriber to find a certain blog, but also for someone who is reading your blog.
Finally, Don’t leave the blogging to the students. This section lets us know that the teacher should also be blogging to communicate with outsiders, students, faculty, and parents.
Blogging is something that can really help a student come out of their shell and open up. That is the problem with many kids today; they don’t want to talk out loud because they fear what others will think. Blogging is another option for them to reveal their opinions.
Question 1
When the students are on the computer blogging at school, how will you block them from getting onto to those other social networking sites?
I think that if a school is going to have this program that they should put up blockers on the computers to stop the students from entering those sites.
Question 2
Are you going to do blogging in your classroom?
I would definitely use blogging in my classroom. I am actually excited to try this. The good thing about blogging is that you can you use it with any grade level. I feel that it is important to teach the students, regardless of their age, about computers so that they can use this in their future.
By Julie Sturgeon
This article discusses the importance of incorporating blogging into the classroom curriculum, but taking precaution while do it. The Dubbles, an engineer teacher, mentions how, “there may be problems that come along with blogging, but the potential trouble is worth the rewards”. The author interviews a couple of teachers about blogging and what their input is on it. Collaboratively they come up with five Don’ts of classroom blogging.
Don’t just dive in is the first don’t. Anne Davis, an information systems training specialist at Georgia State University, mentions how it is important for teachers to have the students and parents sign off on a waiver stating that they are aware of the rules that cover bullying, slander, and foul language. If they break any of these rules the students will lose their Internet privileges. Along with the don’t Anne goes on to discuss how blogging can be beneficial for your children. One of the main benefits was that they could become better writers. “Writing notification is one of the most difficult things to do for students”.
Secondly, Don’t confuse blogging with social networking. Many times blogging can be confused with social networking sites such as, MySpace and Facebook. For blogging to be an academic tool for the students’ blogging should only be for discussing course work and not personal matters.
Thirdly, Don’t leap at the freebies. Jeffery Yan, a professor and CEO of e-portfolio developer Digitation, discusses how just because a blogging site is free does not mean that it is the best site for the school districts needs. Even though, the site is free of cost, the amount of advertisements on the sites can cause several problems for the school. Davis suggests trying Class Blogmeister because it is simple and offers teachers control over what is going on in the blogs.
Don’t force a sequential style is the fourth don’t. What this section talks about is that the person who is structuring the blog should title their blogs by title rather than by time in order for it to be more convenient for not only the subscriber to find a certain blog, but also for someone who is reading your blog.
Finally, Don’t leave the blogging to the students. This section lets us know that the teacher should also be blogging to communicate with outsiders, students, faculty, and parents.
Blogging is something that can really help a student come out of their shell and open up. That is the problem with many kids today; they don’t want to talk out loud because they fear what others will think. Blogging is another option for them to reveal their opinions.
Question 1
When the students are on the computer blogging at school, how will you block them from getting onto to those other social networking sites?
I think that if a school is going to have this program that they should put up blockers on the computers to stop the students from entering those sites.
Question 2
Are you going to do blogging in your classroom?
I would definitely use blogging in my classroom. I am actually excited to try this. The good thing about blogging is that you can you use it with any grade level. I feel that it is important to teach the students, regardless of their age, about computers so that they can use this in their future.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Jounal # 2
Speaking Math Using Chat in the Multicultural Math Classroom
By Janet Graham and Ted Hodgson
Speaking Math Using Chat in the Multicultural Math Classroom, is an article that discusses how online chat discussions are beneficial for many students. This chat room forces students to use mathematical vocabulary and talk about math in general. Osbourne High School was the school that the authors chose to do their study on because they have incorporated online discussions in two of their math classes. From their own experience, they like what the results have been from implementing this into their math classes.
They focus their online discussion on math vocabulary and concepts so that they are fluent in what it means and how to use it. They have found this to be especially effective with students who do not have the best English skills or are not as privileged as others may be. The reason why they feel that electronic communication to be effective is because it allows these children that are non-native speakers to take time to plan out a well thought of answer without feeling pressure in class. It also gives them the opportunity to look at how other students use vocabulary and they can apply to their own answer. Working on computers to chat with peers is also a good thing for non-native students because then they will not be judged for the way the look, but for the answer that they put down. Many students are not quite secure with the person that they are, which as a result, makes them uncomfortable talking in class. Having the opportunity to chat takes the edge off of things and allows students the freedom to learn in an environment where they are not judged so much.
Another reason why electronic communication is great to use is not only can the children get more acquainted with the computer, but they can also incorporate different subjects at the same time. While chatting online about certain subjects the students can also chat about whatever else they are learning in class.
I am all for these electronic chats as long as they are supervised. I feel that this is a great way for students to learn how to communicate by using technology. As we all know technology is forever advancing and we need to make sure that the children are getting the knowledge on how to familiarize their self with it.
Question 1
What happens to the students who are second language learners that become dependent on hiding behind a computer to communicate?
While, I think that it is important for teachers to keep up on teaching their children to stay up to date with technology, I also feel that it is important for the teachers not to forget the basic skills that a child needs to have. I feel that being able to teach the students how to use computers is an advantage and that teachers should definitely realize that the kids need to be able to perform the communication skills needed to become successful.
Question 2
How does web discussions help the non-native speakers in school?
This type of web discussion helps non-native speakers because it gives them a chance to take their time to answer something without feeling pressure. They also have the opportunity to read what their peers are writing to trigger some ideas of their own.
By Janet Graham and Ted Hodgson
Speaking Math Using Chat in the Multicultural Math Classroom, is an article that discusses how online chat discussions are beneficial for many students. This chat room forces students to use mathematical vocabulary and talk about math in general. Osbourne High School was the school that the authors chose to do their study on because they have incorporated online discussions in two of their math classes. From their own experience, they like what the results have been from implementing this into their math classes.
They focus their online discussion on math vocabulary and concepts so that they are fluent in what it means and how to use it. They have found this to be especially effective with students who do not have the best English skills or are not as privileged as others may be. The reason why they feel that electronic communication to be effective is because it allows these children that are non-native speakers to take time to plan out a well thought of answer without feeling pressure in class. It also gives them the opportunity to look at how other students use vocabulary and they can apply to their own answer. Working on computers to chat with peers is also a good thing for non-native students because then they will not be judged for the way the look, but for the answer that they put down. Many students are not quite secure with the person that they are, which as a result, makes them uncomfortable talking in class. Having the opportunity to chat takes the edge off of things and allows students the freedom to learn in an environment where they are not judged so much.
Another reason why electronic communication is great to use is not only can the children get more acquainted with the computer, but they can also incorporate different subjects at the same time. While chatting online about certain subjects the students can also chat about whatever else they are learning in class.
I am all for these electronic chats as long as they are supervised. I feel that this is a great way for students to learn how to communicate by using technology. As we all know technology is forever advancing and we need to make sure that the children are getting the knowledge on how to familiarize their self with it.
Question 1
What happens to the students who are second language learners that become dependent on hiding behind a computer to communicate?
While, I think that it is important for teachers to keep up on teaching their children to stay up to date with technology, I also feel that it is important for the teachers not to forget the basic skills that a child needs to have. I feel that being able to teach the students how to use computers is an advantage and that teachers should definitely realize that the kids need to be able to perform the communication skills needed to become successful.
Question 2
How does web discussions help the non-native speakers in school?
This type of web discussion helps non-native speakers because it gives them a chance to take their time to answer something without feeling pressure. They also have the opportunity to read what their peers are writing to trigger some ideas of their own.
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