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Sunday, February 21, 2010

Week 6 Feb. 21

1. While exploring Dr. Alice Christie's website, there were many things that captivated my attention. Being an art lover, her photography was my favorite section of her site. Tulips, farmers market, birds, and wildlife are all images that Dr.Christie photographs. Her photographs are filled with brilliant colors and are focally soft.
There are many ways in which an educator could use Dr.Christie's site for educational purposes. For example, if I were teaching a biology lesson I might incorporate the photographs of tulips to depict the different segments of a flower. This is a way to integrate both art and technology into the classroom.


2. iTunes University is a way in which universities are able to upload audio and video content for their students to watch. They can also watch uploads from univerities such as Yale, Stanford, and Berkeley. Students are then able to download these item for later use.
iTunes University would be a great tool that is excessible to many students like myself and it could be used for enrichement as well. According to blooms taxonomy of higher education, knowledge is the most basic type of learning. Instruments such as iTunes University could provide students with information that could allow them to actually understand the content. When we are later evaluated the information would be retained.
http://www.apple.com/education/itunes-u/what-is.html
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3. Technological tools such as the ipod have found themselves in the hands of teachers and in classrooms around the globe. There are many uses and ways to integrate this technology into the classroom. According to Susie Meserve author of iPods in the Classroom, "In first grade, students are listening to their reading at their own pace then retelling the story using the voice recorder." http://www.schoolcio.com/ShowArticle/1014
When Duke University coducted an experiment distributing 1600 20GB Apple iPods equiped with Belkin Voice Recorder technology to incoming freshmen the findings were astounding. "Audio-intense courses reported that the iPod increased the frequency and depth of student interaction with audio course content through portible and flexible access offered by the iPod"(duke.edu). Finding such as this were very common throughout the experiment and it makes me wish I had an iPod.http://cit.duke.edu/pdf/reports/ipod_initiative_04_05.pdf

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Week 5 Feb. 14

Wikipedia, the encyclopedia anyone can edit, is both its greatest strength and greatest weakness. the editor of the article can be identified by the IP address from which it was edited. This effects the reliability of Wikipedia, because a person with no knowledge on a subject can post information as factual or even a bias corporate owner can enter information in which it favors his company. However, this can be a good thing because an article is constantly being revised and revisited. In the case that one was able to see where the editions were coming from, this would allow the reader to know whether the alterations were bias or even credible.

What I've Learned This Year
Mr.Clung's article describes different things that are important to the education process. First of all, one should "read the crowd". The students should be the focus of the lesson and should be developed to best fit that group. Next, the teacher should "be flexible". Things will not always get done in the manner that they were antisipated and stressing over it won't make things better. "Communicate" to the students to allow a strong teacher student relationship. "Be reasonable"- set high standard but be understanding when the students fall short. Those are a couple of the important things to remember while teaching.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Week 4 Feb. 7

For the assignment I chose"Integrating ICT into the MFL classroom: The benefits of podcasting in the classroom", as the tool to aid me into the creation of my own podcast. This website provided a video podcast with a lot of useful information.
For example, in the film they created a scenario in which a child is sick and they were able to view their study guide from the comfort of their home. In addition to this, it explained how podcasts fits into Blooms Taxonomy and encourages higher level thinking. I also agreed with how they stated that it encourages creativity. I have seen so many different approaches to podcasting and I still don't know which approach I will chose.
In addition to this, I agree that the process is easily learned and proves to be a very helpful tool. Although not all children have computer and Internet access, it still is a great idea to make the links available.

Comments4kids

Week 14
http://jkmcclung.edublogs.org/2010/03/05/fundraising-update/comment-page-1/#comment-846

That's great that you guys have reached your goal!


Week 13
http://pesking.blogspot.com/2010/03/tui-goes-rock-climbing.html
Those rock walls can be harder to climb than it looks. I have done it before and sometimes you get up there so high, and you can't find where to grab next!


Week 12
http://pesyear1.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-first-picture-in-my-uniform.html


Calais, you look so great in your uniform! I love this class blog! Your picture is a great addition to the blog!


Week 10
http://kidblog.org/mrskolbertsclass/Elly/djibouti-6/
I really enjoyed your post. I don't think I have ever really heard of this place until now! I also enjoyed the way that you included pictures.


Week 9
http://180daysofkindergarten.blogspot.com/2010/03/day-113.html
A minute can seem like a long time when you are waiting, but when you have to get something done it goes by fast!


Week 8
http://180daysofkindergarten.blogspot.com/2010/02/day-110.html?showComment=1272911957452_AIe9_BG0qZ2qe_mCcMZwyDLzaRUoJYKOZqcjg7C9MtdeV0U2uFFGE6auH50ylZvVXrLSW-vPGgksnFgMzh6uUYFfuALj0LhZqmIrQdw5xjNF9oovCQaxH3dvwR9gX7wHv1DhiKosFHbUGUjouy8zmHyqdaQK3ycrcOQKt0_fs0xxh0baQtbJI84zLK_cH8zfR5dZK1nR9mSEIqs8D_YhJ5zOYQ0U16EZX1FONwWu5bKZ2CU6rYteqUI#c7797538156103661779
It sounds like you are one busy little class! I love the bird feeders! You guys are all so creative!


Week 7
http://quamstudents.blogspot.com/2010/02/15-things-i-want-to-do-before-i-die.html#disqus_thread

I loved the list. It seem's like life would be more fun if we all completed our "bucket lists".
http://quamstudents.blogspot.com/2010/02/my-backyard.html#disqus_thread
The backyard described in this writing made me just want to be eight years old again :(


Week 6
http://pesburne.blogspot.com/2010/02/paula-enjoys-rugby.html

Wasn't this little fella just precious? I'm surprised he plays rugby, it's a rough sport.


Week 5
http://dave-friendship.blogspot.com/2010/02/kookaburra_16.html?showComment=1266617179089_AIe9_BEG00SkVPiK1z0L3OzN7hSKSskz8KBUUtMJgM0G_wyeowsbZitjuqtMCDREHV7Kj-m2btSuT5gDUI_aPw8bHPZFWYel816LzkUj9WeIvBxJJoLnjrgnIFQ7_Wmb9y2y8hWuxcepI7s0TV8mzcss4y5Z4JAtFBmDAbV_QhBgCFxaNfnhwvsMdkOwX3C2y9yJKevZgGoSdaRpkdlErhaFeglc2_UTaY0Le-KyO_CWXYwIWInC0Fs#c1425097642755988961
These kids were so cute! I love this song. I learned it last semester in MUE.


Week 4
http://avoca37.org/13jonathans/2010/01/05/al-capone-shines-my-shoes-book-review/comment-page-1/#comment-8
This was a smart little boy with nice writing, but he should explain a little more about the story for readers who are unfamiliar. He is just a little guy though, and this was a great start.