Saturday, November 8, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Journal #5
Christensen, C.M., & Horn, M.B. (2008). Disrupting Class: Student-Centric Education Is the Future. Edutopia, Retrieved September 20, 2008, from http://www.edutopia.org/student-centric-education-technology.
This article begins with painting a clear picture of what a future classroom may look like. It has all students on a computer learning the same thing, but in ways that are best suited for them. The article then gives information on how to begin to transform our technology stagnant classrooms. The article suggests a way to do this by engaging the non-consumers through a disruptive-innovation theory approach. This includes ways that are already largely in affect like online schools and classes. This article states that it is not only more affective to teach using technology, but it is also cheaper to educate the students.
Question 1: How will this classroom of the future impact the health of our students?
Answer 1: Sitting in front of a computer screen at school all day and then going home and doing the same thing will no doubt have a very detrimental affect on our students’ health. Staring at a computer screen all day is not only hard on students’ developing eyesight and brain, but also on their entire developing bodies. Our country is already obese and addicted to screen activities like computers, video games and television that the last place it needs to take over is school.
Question 2: How can teachers and schools better incorporate technology without having a completely technology based program?
Answer 2: Teachers and schools can definitely use technology in more affective ways then they are currently without having to undergo a major transformation. Schools should make sure that they are encouraging and educating their teachers so that they will incorporate more technological based lesson plans in the school year. Many teachers, especially older teachers, are not educated on current technology and therefore are unable to include technology in to their lesson plans.
This article begins with painting a clear picture of what a future classroom may look like. It has all students on a computer learning the same thing, but in ways that are best suited for them. The article then gives information on how to begin to transform our technology stagnant classrooms. The article suggests a way to do this by engaging the non-consumers through a disruptive-innovation theory approach. This includes ways that are already largely in affect like online schools and classes. This article states that it is not only more affective to teach using technology, but it is also cheaper to educate the students.
Question 1: How will this classroom of the future impact the health of our students?
Answer 1: Sitting in front of a computer screen at school all day and then going home and doing the same thing will no doubt have a very detrimental affect on our students’ health. Staring at a computer screen all day is not only hard on students’ developing eyesight and brain, but also on their entire developing bodies. Our country is already obese and addicted to screen activities like computers, video games and television that the last place it needs to take over is school.
Question 2: How can teachers and schools better incorporate technology without having a completely technology based program?
Answer 2: Teachers and schools can definitely use technology in more affective ways then they are currently without having to undergo a major transformation. Schools should make sure that they are encouraging and educating their teachers so that they will incorporate more technological based lesson plans in the school year. Many teachers, especially older teachers, are not educated on current technology and therefore are unable to include technology in to their lesson plans.
Journal #4
Villano, M (2008, September). Text unto others... as you would have them text unto you. T.H.E. Journal, Retrieved September 20, 2008, from http://www.thejournal.com/articles/23225
This article is about the increasingly important topic of making students good citizens not only in the real world, but also in the virtual world. This article tackles many of the issues that are already present on the internet, as well as provides many different tips to teach children. This article deals with issues about students’ safety on the internet as well as issues with cyber bullying and copyright dilemmas. In the article, a specialist on the issue gives nine ways to instill good citizenship in students. The article also explores the idea of whose responsibility it actually is to teach students netiquette. Many people believe it is the parents’ responsibility to teach their children proper technology behavior since the students spend the most time using technology outside of school. However, others argue that many students aren’t having any guidelines at home and most parents are completely clueless.
Question 1: What is the most affective way to reach students on the issue of netiquette?
Answer 1: I think the most affective way to reach students is to help them comprehend that everything they do on a computer screen or using a cell phone will affect someone else. I think many issues dealing with netiquette stem from people getting so wrapped up in the screen in front of them and forgetting that there is someone on the other side of that screen. People tend to say and do things that they would never do in real life, but when you spend all your time in a different reality, a virtual reality, it is difficult to remember other people are involved.
Question 2: How are teachers supposed to make time for netiquette in already jam packed school days?
Answer 2: Teachers are under so much pressure already to produce based on the strict standards, that it doesn’t leave much time for extra activities. I think the best way to handle this is to post a list of class composed netiquette rules in the classroom and also closely monitor students when they are using technology. Also teachers must make sure this issue is sent home. Teachers should provide some sort of resources for parents to understand what the current issues are and how to protect their children. Teachers can send home newsletters or even hold meetings for parents to get their questions answered.
This article is about the increasingly important topic of making students good citizens not only in the real world, but also in the virtual world. This article tackles many of the issues that are already present on the internet, as well as provides many different tips to teach children. This article deals with issues about students’ safety on the internet as well as issues with cyber bullying and copyright dilemmas. In the article, a specialist on the issue gives nine ways to instill good citizenship in students. The article also explores the idea of whose responsibility it actually is to teach students netiquette. Many people believe it is the parents’ responsibility to teach their children proper technology behavior since the students spend the most time using technology outside of school. However, others argue that many students aren’t having any guidelines at home and most parents are completely clueless.
Question 1: What is the most affective way to reach students on the issue of netiquette?
Answer 1: I think the most affective way to reach students is to help them comprehend that everything they do on a computer screen or using a cell phone will affect someone else. I think many issues dealing with netiquette stem from people getting so wrapped up in the screen in front of them and forgetting that there is someone on the other side of that screen. People tend to say and do things that they would never do in real life, but when you spend all your time in a different reality, a virtual reality, it is difficult to remember other people are involved.
Question 2: How are teachers supposed to make time for netiquette in already jam packed school days?
Answer 2: Teachers are under so much pressure already to produce based on the strict standards, that it doesn’t leave much time for extra activities. I think the best way to handle this is to post a list of class composed netiquette rules in the classroom and also closely monitor students when they are using technology. Also teachers must make sure this issue is sent home. Teachers should provide some sort of resources for parents to understand what the current issues are and how to protect their children. Teachers can send home newsletters or even hold meetings for parents to get their questions answered.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Journal #3
Greenhow, C (2008). Who are today's learners?. Learning & Leading with Technology, Retrieved September 17, 2008, from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=September_October_No_2_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4107&ContentID=21638&DirectListComboInd=D
This article is about current students and technology. The article explores students’ feelings on all aspects of technology as well as student suggestions for the implementation of future technology. The wide ranges of students interviewed have very positive feelings towards technology and believe it should play a bigger role in classrooms. This article also broke the false belief that all children are not proficient in technology, especially students who come from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The study referred to in this article did not find significant differences in students’ proficiency in technology based on their socioeconomic status. Most students also reported that they had strengths in word processing, PowerPoint, and basic internet use. However, most students reported that they were not familiar with more complex things like creating web pages. This led some analysts to believe that students may not be as technological advanced as we think. Regardless, the students were able to provide helpful suggestions for how they would like to see technology used in the classroom.
Question 1: What is the most affective way to assess students’ technological abilities?
Answer 1: The most affective way to assess students is to use all different types of assessments. It is important to assess students formally as well as informally. Formal assessments can include actual tests conducted on a computer or other technological device. Informal assessments can be student questionnaires or observations and anecdotal notes. Also classroom discussions can be used as a form of assessment on the students’ knowledge of technology.
Question 2: Is a technology based classroom really the best form of teaching?
Answer 2: I don’t believe that any classroom should have one specific base for learning. I think that the most affective way of teaching, now and in the future, is to incorporate all types of learning styles. This means incorporating forms of technology, kinesthetic, visual and auditory activities in the classroom. Technology is important now and it will be even more crucial in our future, but we still need to produce well-rounded students.
This article is about current students and technology. The article explores students’ feelings on all aspects of technology as well as student suggestions for the implementation of future technology. The wide ranges of students interviewed have very positive feelings towards technology and believe it should play a bigger role in classrooms. This article also broke the false belief that all children are not proficient in technology, especially students who come from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The study referred to in this article did not find significant differences in students’ proficiency in technology based on their socioeconomic status. Most students also reported that they had strengths in word processing, PowerPoint, and basic internet use. However, most students reported that they were not familiar with more complex things like creating web pages. This led some analysts to believe that students may not be as technological advanced as we think. Regardless, the students were able to provide helpful suggestions for how they would like to see technology used in the classroom.
Question 1: What is the most affective way to assess students’ technological abilities?
Answer 1: The most affective way to assess students is to use all different types of assessments. It is important to assess students formally as well as informally. Formal assessments can include actual tests conducted on a computer or other technological device. Informal assessments can be student questionnaires or observations and anecdotal notes. Also classroom discussions can be used as a form of assessment on the students’ knowledge of technology.
Question 2: Is a technology based classroom really the best form of teaching?
Answer 2: I don’t believe that any classroom should have one specific base for learning. I think that the most affective way of teaching, now and in the future, is to incorporate all types of learning styles. This means incorporating forms of technology, kinesthetic, visual and auditory activities in the classroom. Technology is important now and it will be even more crucial in our future, but we still need to produce well-rounded students.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Journal #2
Groff, J, & Haas, J (2008). Web 2.0: Today's Technology, Tomorrow's Learning. Learning & Leading with Technology , Retrieved September 16, 2008, from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3620082009/SeptemberOctoberNo2/36212g.pdf.
This article is about the usage of all types of technology in the classroom. The authors encourage teachers to “think outside of the box” and incorporate the latest technology in to their lesson plans. Students are continuing to rely more and more on technology and the authors believe that by including technology they can relate to the students will benefit. I have a lot of problems with these ideas and this article. First of all, the authors need to realize how many schools in this country not only do not have computers, but don’t have any supplies at all. Instead of purchasing up to date computers and software to entice our already over stimulated students, we should be making sure that all schools and all students have the proper resources to learn. I know that technology, like computers and the internet, are crucial tools in today’s society. I also rely on these tools for not only entertainment, but for many aspects of my life. However, the classroom is not the place for video games! Children spend more hours playing video games throughout their life than they do anything else and the classroom can not be a place for these brain cell damaging activities. Of course these games are stimulating for the students and keep them interested, they are addicting! As a teacher, I plan on keeping up to date with new technology and I of course plan on incorporating technology in to my classroom, but I refuse to use video games or social networking sites as tools in my classroom.
Question 1: How will teachers be able to continue to keep students interested in the subject matter without using video games?
Answer 1: Teachers need to be able to keep students interested in the subject matter or else the students will not retain any of the information. Teachers can make learning fun and relatable to students without the use of video games. Teachers can encourage reading educational books that are of interest to each student. Teachers can also incorporate games and activities that will keep students active and away from a computer screen. The teacher can also encourage supplemental activities the students can do at home that may be completed using an educational computer game.
Question 2: What types of technology are appropriate in the classroom?
Answer 2: Technology is a crucial tool in any classroom. Among the appropriate forms of technology are computer and internet usage. All students should feel comfortable using different aspects of a computer as well as feel confident navigating the internet. These are real-life tools that every student will need. The students should also be exposed to different types of technology that continue to be introduced in to our society.
This article is about the usage of all types of technology in the classroom. The authors encourage teachers to “think outside of the box” and incorporate the latest technology in to their lesson plans. Students are continuing to rely more and more on technology and the authors believe that by including technology they can relate to the students will benefit. I have a lot of problems with these ideas and this article. First of all, the authors need to realize how many schools in this country not only do not have computers, but don’t have any supplies at all. Instead of purchasing up to date computers and software to entice our already over stimulated students, we should be making sure that all schools and all students have the proper resources to learn. I know that technology, like computers and the internet, are crucial tools in today’s society. I also rely on these tools for not only entertainment, but for many aspects of my life. However, the classroom is not the place for video games! Children spend more hours playing video games throughout their life than they do anything else and the classroom can not be a place for these brain cell damaging activities. Of course these games are stimulating for the students and keep them interested, they are addicting! As a teacher, I plan on keeping up to date with new technology and I of course plan on incorporating technology in to my classroom, but I refuse to use video games or social networking sites as tools in my classroom.
Question 1: How will teachers be able to continue to keep students interested in the subject matter without using video games?
Answer 1: Teachers need to be able to keep students interested in the subject matter or else the students will not retain any of the information. Teachers can make learning fun and relatable to students without the use of video games. Teachers can encourage reading educational books that are of interest to each student. Teachers can also incorporate games and activities that will keep students active and away from a computer screen. The teacher can also encourage supplemental activities the students can do at home that may be completed using an educational computer game.
Question 2: What types of technology are appropriate in the classroom?
Answer 2: Technology is a crucial tool in any classroom. Among the appropriate forms of technology are computer and internet usage. All students should feel comfortable using different aspects of a computer as well as feel confident navigating the internet. These are real-life tools that every student will need. The students should also be exposed to different types of technology that continue to be introduced in to our society.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Introducing Brittany
My name is Brittany Joye and I am twenty two years old. I was born in San Diego, California on May 3rd, 1986. I grew up in Del Mar, California and lived in the same house until I was fourteen years old. I started high school at Torrey Pines before my family bought a home in Temecula, California. I graduated high school in 2004 from Temecula Valley High School. I then received my Bachelors of Art in Television and Broadcast Journalism from Chapman University. I graduated from Chapman in May 2008 and I am currently receiving my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Cal State San Marcos.
I am definitely a PC person, but would probably be a Mac person if I could afford to keep up with the technology. My boyfriend is a Mac person so I have become pretty confident in Mac usage. My dad is a big tech guy so I believe I have some natural tech ability passed down from him, but I know I still have a lot to learn. I took a Technology and Education class at Chapman so I have some familiarity with the subject matter. I am currently using Microsoft Office from 2003.
The part of the mission statement that I am most passionate about is the promotion of life-long learning. I am a huge advocate of learning, which is obviously why I am entering the education field, and I plan on learning for the rest of my life. I never want to be at a place in my life where I am not learning. I want to learn from my students while they are learning from me. I think that when teachers start thinking that their students are the only ones learning something new, both the student and the teacher suffer.
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