Morgan Bayda, a teacher in Saskatchewan, describes her feelings and reaction to the video "An Open Letter to Education" by Dan Brown. She often felt cheated, frustrated, and un-encouraged in her education. Dan Brown describes his journey at the University of Nebraska, which eventually led to his decision to withdrawal from the university and education system altogether.
I would like to start by stating that I understand Brown's position, but dropping out is a large measure. Personally, no matter the frustrations of the education system I must march on! However, I don't know all of the details surrounding his situation and it may have been right for him.
In addition to this, I think Dan Brown made many valid points throughout his presentation. One's access to education has changed drastically throughout the years. Information can be found and the price if not free, is minimal. With all of this information, one would think that educators would use this to their advantage. Teachers should be using their resources and finding new and exciting ways to present information.
If all the teachers who taught because it was truly a passion of theirs, I think it would solve a lot of problems. First of all, all the teachers who are unemployed and willing to learn new things could have a position. In addition to this, all the teachers who made the education process miserable could do something they enjoyed.
In conclusion, along with Morgan Bayda, I was able to connect and relate to the video "An Open Letter to Education". I loved Brown's enthusiasm and powerful message.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Week 8 March 12
1. ALEX
ALEX is an acronym for Alabama Learning Exchange, it is a website with different links to things such as Alabama course of study, lesson plans, podcasts, and more. When you go to the lesson plans link, it allows you to choose from every subject, grade level, and objective. Once you have selected the information for the lesson plan, a bunch of different lesson plans show up. You are then given many different options for this lesson plan.
In addition to this, the podcast section of the website gives the user a list of subjects. Upon choosing a subject, the user is then shown the top podcasts for that subject.There are many different interviews, and lectures to choose from.
I believe that this would be a very useful tool when I begin teaching. One reason I feel this way, is because I have been worried about coming up with so many lesson plans. To just be able to go online and borrow a lesson plan is such a great tool. Along with this, I like the idea of being able to enrich my lesson plan by selecting a podcast that relates to the material.
2.ACCESS
ACCESS is an acronym for Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, &Students Statewide. This website has many different resources such as Mathtype,Chemlab, Alabama Virtual Library, and Advanced Placement prep tests. ACCESS allows students to get the classroom experience from the comfort of their home. This allows many more students to receive an education that otherwise may be impossible.
In addition to this, it allows high school students to take at least one distant learning course during their high school years. It also gives students the opportunity to expand their education with a variety of electives. Access to these courses allows students to personalize their education to meet their goals.
I believe that this would be a useful tool because students are no longer limited to walls of the classroom. I personally, wanted to graduate high school early and I went through a lot of obstacles. My school didn't offer additional courses at times that would allow me to finish early. If I were able to use a tool such as ACCESS in high school, I would have been able to graduate early and get a head start on my college education.
ALEX is an acronym for Alabama Learning Exchange, it is a website with different links to things such as Alabama course of study, lesson plans, podcasts, and more. When you go to the lesson plans link, it allows you to choose from every subject, grade level, and objective. Once you have selected the information for the lesson plan, a bunch of different lesson plans show up. You are then given many different options for this lesson plan.
In addition to this, the podcast section of the website gives the user a list of subjects. Upon choosing a subject, the user is then shown the top podcasts for that subject.There are many different interviews, and lectures to choose from.
I believe that this would be a very useful tool when I begin teaching. One reason I feel this way, is because I have been worried about coming up with so many lesson plans. To just be able to go online and borrow a lesson plan is such a great tool. Along with this, I like the idea of being able to enrich my lesson plan by selecting a podcast that relates to the material.
2.ACCESS
ACCESS is an acronym for Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, &Students Statewide. This website has many different resources such as Mathtype,Chemlab, Alabama Virtual Library, and Advanced Placement prep tests. ACCESS allows students to get the classroom experience from the comfort of their home. This allows many more students to receive an education that otherwise may be impossible.
In addition to this, it allows high school students to take at least one distant learning course during their high school years. It also gives students the opportunity to expand their education with a variety of electives. Access to these courses allows students to personalize their education to meet their goals.
I believe that this would be a useful tool because students are no longer limited to walls of the classroom. I personally, wanted to graduate high school early and I went through a lot of obstacles. My school didn't offer additional courses at times that would allow me to finish early. If I were able to use a tool such as ACCESS in high school, I would have been able to graduate early and get a head start on my college education.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Comments4teachers
Week 14
http://budtalbot.blogspot.com/2010/02/content-knowledge-for-teaching-what.html?showComment=1272916280274_AIe9_BFMcTYVp8j4BYnk31Xumd7wq79heWzchtcOmO_XU2icCBaEuPH1y8l1O-gJxCXTjBGwb7ggDSltWn7oV_rztFXV5MlJMz94TKXu59VjXW7fS56DZVvPXhwmbvcOfmHNflINJ7iGIjd9gNvDcwfmVdNQAJdaQ2JgYzHobPYxKs2Tytm6S1XLdJ-ezfbDftPnBuhUp4rk1DW_jEj4GjPcl8Dz_PZyRkS6azjgoxjaYa9h7Ovy-I1jn-OO1KsqjWZBVxmNJo_a#c1022498640308523762
I commented:
Well, let me just say that you seem to be very smart man. Some of this is a little over my head, but I enjoyed reading it none the less.
Week 13
I visited
http://budtalbot.blogspot.com/2010/02/reviving-my-blog-new-direction.html#comment-form
and commented:
Hello-
My name is Stacy Fox I am a student at the University of South Alabama. I have been assigned your blog! I'm looking forward to reading your summaries. Here's a link to my blog: http://foxstacyedm310.blogspot.com/
Week 12
I visited
http://teacherbootcamp.edublogs.org/2010/01/26/goal-plant-a-seed/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+TeacherBootCamp+(TeacherBootCamp)&utm_content=Google+Reader
and commented:
I enjoyed reading all of your goals and I really like your blog! Thank you for sharing your writing!
Week 10
I visited
http://teacherbootcamp.edublogs.org/2010/03/26/10-cool-tips-resources-for-text-response-by-judith-way/#comments
and commented:
Hello-
My name is Stacy Fox and I am a student at the University of South Alabama. I think you have some great ideas. You can check out my blog at
http://foxstacyedm310.blogspot.com
Week 9
I visited
http://carencarrillo.posterous.com/review-activity-whats-the-word
and commented:
I always enjoyed review games when I was in school. I think they are a fun way to reinforce material. In addition to this, if I didn't know an answer I would get the chance to learn it from someone else. I think you have some excellent examples and ideas.
Week 8
I visited: http://carencarrillo.posterous.com/
and commented:
That's a very good point. You essentially are asking the same question, however the wording is different. I think that the way in which something is worded makes all the difference. I like you're idea, and I hope it's okay if i borrow it for later use.
Week 7
I visited:
http://carencarrillo.posterous.com/test-making-tips-shortest-essay-ever
and commented:
As a student, I would hate to write essays to evaluate my knowledge. But as a future teacher, I think the layout you have is an excellent idea. Normally I do pretty well on writing assignments, but when I'm pressed for time I start to get frustrated and confused at what direction my writing should take. Your idea of having a layout where the students know how many main ideas and supporting details to have is a great way to organize one's writing. I think it also makes the whole writing and essay process a whole lot easier.
Oh, and I will be revisiting your blog for the next 3 weeks as part of my assingment for my EDM 310 class. Here's a link to my blog: http://foxstacyedm310.blogspot.com/
http://budtalbot.blogspot.com/2010/02/content-knowledge-for-teaching-what.html?showComment=1272916280274_AIe9_BFMcTYVp8j4BYnk31Xumd7wq79heWzchtcOmO_XU2icCBaEuPH1y8l1O-gJxCXTjBGwb7ggDSltWn7oV_rztFXV5MlJMz94TKXu59VjXW7fS56DZVvPXhwmbvcOfmHNflINJ7iGIjd9gNvDcwfmVdNQAJdaQ2JgYzHobPYxKs2Tytm6S1XLdJ-ezfbDftPnBuhUp4rk1DW_jEj4GjPcl8Dz_PZyRkS6azjgoxjaYa9h7Ovy-I1jn-OO1KsqjWZBVxmNJo_a#c1022498640308523762
I commented:
Well, let me just say that you seem to be very smart man. Some of this is a little over my head, but I enjoyed reading it none the less.
Week 13
I visited
http://budtalbot.blogspot.com/2010/02/reviving-my-blog-new-direction.html#comment-form
and commented:
Hello-
My name is Stacy Fox I am a student at the University of South Alabama. I have been assigned your blog! I'm looking forward to reading your summaries. Here's a link to my blog: http://foxstacyedm310.blogspot.com/
Week 12
I visited
http://teacherbootcamp.edublogs.org/2010/01/26/goal-plant-a-seed/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+TeacherBootCamp+(TeacherBootCamp)&utm_content=Google+Reader
and commented:
I enjoyed reading all of your goals and I really like your blog! Thank you for sharing your writing!
Week 10
I visited
http://teacherbootcamp.edublogs.org/2010/03/26/10-cool-tips-resources-for-text-response-by-judith-way/#comments
and commented:
Hello-
My name is Stacy Fox and I am a student at the University of South Alabama. I think you have some great ideas. You can check out my blog at
http://foxstacyedm310.blogspot.com
Week 9
I visited
http://carencarrillo.posterous.com/review-activity-whats-the-word
and commented:
I always enjoyed review games when I was in school. I think they are a fun way to reinforce material. In addition to this, if I didn't know an answer I would get the chance to learn it from someone else. I think you have some excellent examples and ideas.
Week 8
I visited: http://carencarrillo.posterous.com/
and commented:
That's a very good point. You essentially are asking the same question, however the wording is different. I think that the way in which something is worded makes all the difference. I like you're idea, and I hope it's okay if i borrow it for later use.
Week 7
I visited:
http://carencarrillo.posterous.com/test-making-tips-shortest-essay-ever
and commented:
As a student, I would hate to write essays to evaluate my knowledge. But as a future teacher, I think the layout you have is an excellent idea. Normally I do pretty well on writing assignments, but when I'm pressed for time I start to get frustrated and confused at what direction my writing should take. Your idea of having a layout where the students know how many main ideas and supporting details to have is a great way to organize one's writing. I think it also makes the whole writing and essay process a whole lot easier.
Oh, and I will be revisiting your blog for the next 3 weeks as part of my assingment for my EDM 310 class. Here's a link to my blog: http://foxstacyedm310.blogspot.com/
Week 7 March 7
Randy Pausch described several teaching methods he used throughout his career. I really enjoyed the video and I found that he was a very agreeable person.
One of which he stated was to have students think they are learning something else. He said that he would have million of students having fun while learning something hard.Alice The Infinitely Scalable Dream Factory, was a great way to teach students to program computers while they just think they are making videos and movies.
He also described that when he was younger and played football he had a coach who "rode him a whole practice". The assistant teacher later approached him and commented that, it was only because he had faith him. you should only worry when you are doing something wrong and no one corrects you. This would mean that they had given up on you.
Since the program he taught was a double masters program, he said there was no books. By the time they had reached him, they probably read every book in the library. Learning in this program, was all hands on. I think this is really neat because it is hard for me to learn something if I can manipulate it and physically put my hands on it.
Finally, I think the best thing he said was that you should never loose the child like wonder. I think the basis of his teaching philosophy would be that if you're not having fun it's not being taught properly. I say this because, I think the root of who Randy is would be a joyous and fun person, and he applies this to his teaching.
One of which he stated was to have students think they are learning something else. He said that he would have million of students having fun while learning something hard.Alice The Infinitely Scalable Dream Factory, was a great way to teach students to program computers while they just think they are making videos and movies.
He also described that when he was younger and played football he had a coach who "rode him a whole practice". The assistant teacher later approached him and commented that, it was only because he had faith him. you should only worry when you are doing something wrong and no one corrects you. This would mean that they had given up on you.
Since the program he taught was a double masters program, he said there was no books. By the time they had reached him, they probably read every book in the library. Learning in this program, was all hands on. I think this is really neat because it is hard for me to learn something if I can manipulate it and physically put my hands on it.
Finally, I think the best thing he said was that you should never loose the child like wonder. I think the basis of his teaching philosophy would be that if you're not having fun it's not being taught properly. I say this because, I think the root of who Randy is would be a joyous and fun person, and he applies this to his teaching.
My PLN
The topic for my PLN is learning and the many differnt ways in which we do it. Here you will find a list of people, items, and sites which I have learned from and in different ways.
PART 1 WEEK 7
SITES
http://www.google.com/
http://www.ebscohost.com/
http://www.twitter.com/
http://edm310.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default
http://www.thomasarmstrong.com/multiple_intelligences.htm
http://www.wikipedia.com/
http://www.blackboard.com/
PART 1 WEEK 15
I will continue to add to my PLN as I meet new aquantances, technology increases, and advancement in education occurs. I believe that it is important to keep an updated PLN to insure that one's knowledge increases alongside education.
PART 1 WEEK 7
SITES
http://www.google.com/
http://www.ebscohost.com/
http://www.twitter.com/
http://edm310.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default
http://www.thomasarmstrong.com/multiple_intelligences.htm
http://www.wikipedia.com/
http://www.blackboard.com/
ITEMS
- Books
- Magazines
- Computers
- Powerpoint
PEOPLE
- My family
- Teachers
- Classmates
- Co-workers
- Elders
- Pastors
- Myself
- Friends
PART 1 WEEK 15
I will continue to add to my PLN as I meet new aquantances, technology increases, and advancement in education occurs. I believe that it is important to keep an updated PLN to insure that one's knowledge increases alongside education.
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