Thursday, May 2, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Webquest page
My Musical Webquest
Driving Question: What styles of classical music will fit together the best in an orchestral concert?
Driving Question: What styles of classical music will fit together the best in an orchestral concert?
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Webquest
WebQuest about WebQuests Worksheet
Print
this page out and use it to jot down notes while you examine each site.
Remember to stay in character as you examine the sites and don't compare notes
until you get back with your four-person group.
Your Role
___Efficiency Expert
 |
___Affiliator
 |
_X__Altitudinist
 |
___Technophile
 |
Your Impressions
WebQuest
|
Strengths
|
Weaknesses
|
Grow
School Greens
|
Ecourages the kids to do
research on their own by looking at websites, going to the library, and
seeking out experts in the field. The students must be creative and come up
with their own ideas, and there is the chance of failure.
|
It gives too much
information. Though the students must do their own research, most students
will probably be using the same information. This means that some gardens may
turn out the same.
|
Where
is My Hero?
|
Nothing. I do not like this
assignment, as it requires no higher learning functions.
|
Why does the site limit the
choices we have for choosing a hero? No creativity is required at all. Just
pick one of the preselected “heroes” and answer the questions.
|
Underground
Railroad
|
It encourages creativity and
acting out. This allows the student to imagine themselves in the role they
are researching.
|
It limits each role to one
website. Let the students explore the information on their own, whether it be
on the internet, library, or other sources. Also, be aware that some immature
students may do and say offending things with this topic.
|
Ice
Cream
|
In addition to learning the
process of making ice cream, the students will actually make their own. This
makes them apply what they have learned.
|
What if the students
discovered a better way to make ice cream? Would they get a low score because
they did not follow each and every step?
|
Ancient
Egypt
|
The student has some
flexibility in designing the brochure, but everything else seems very rigid,
including the sites to find the information. This is more of a “copy and
paste” assignment, and the students are not discovering things for
themselves.
|
Why are specific websites
given to check out. Let the students discover that on their own. Also, I can
think of many more exciting ways to learn about ancient Egypt than by making
a brochure. Kids will view this task as a time killer, and will treat it as
such.
|
Bernie Dodge, Department of Educational
Technology, SDSU
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Google Apps for Educational and the ISTE NETS-T
The two apps I selected are Beatlab and Color Piano. Both of these apps assist in creating music, with Beatlab focusing on rhythm and Color Piano focusing on harmony.
ISTE Standard 1: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Both of these apps strongly encourage student learning and creativity by forcing them to create. They promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness by allowing the student to create their own harmonies and rhythms, both of which are vital to creating music. Many students today only mimic what they have been taught in the classrooms, and vital to our workforce are people who can think outside the box. Composing music is a great way to encourage creativity in all areas, as every piece of music is like a new invention, a series of notes and rhythms that have never been played before in that sequence.
ISTE Standard 2: Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
While these apps are not good for grading assessments, they allow the student to learn and improve at their own rate. They develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress. As a teacher, I would encourage the students to create multiple pieces using these apps, with the expectations that they would continue to improve with each piece they write. In the 21st century, we are expected to improve in our abilities with repeated attempts. The same applies to music. This principle also works across all subject areas. Practice makes perfect!
ISTE Standard 3: Model Digital Age Work and Learning
Both of these apps make good use of modern technology to write music. As a teacher, these programs are ideal to use in collaborating with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation. In the 21st century, it is expected that you can work together with groups to achieve a common goal. The most collaborative effort I can think of is to compose a song together with each person adding their own individual taste. This is important in all subject areas, the ability to work together in achieving a common goal.
ISTE Standard 4: Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Stealing music is a huge problem today, mainly due to recent technology allowing access to so many files on the internet. Teachers should teach the students to take pride in their compositions and respect ownership of these creations by advocating, modeling, and teaching safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources. Students will be taught how to copyright their music, as well as how to get permission from a fellow student to use their piece of music. Knowledge of copyright laws is important in the ever changing 21st century public market. This knowledge is useful in many other areas outside of music, such as medical patents.
ISTE Standard 5: Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Students will be encouraged to participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning. There are many music sharing groups online, and the students will be encouraged to share their compositions with other people. They will also listen to and discuss other music that people have posted publicly, sharing the things they like and dislike about the music. This will help them to grow and become better musicians, thinkers, and evaluators. In the 21st century, we need to reflect on ourselves to become better, as well as reflect on other works and creations to get new ideas for ourselves. This practice applies to all areas, as reflections and trainings all incorporate applying what works well and what does not.
ISTE Standard 1: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Both of these apps strongly encourage student learning and creativity by forcing them to create. They promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness by allowing the student to create their own harmonies and rhythms, both of which are vital to creating music. Many students today only mimic what they have been taught in the classrooms, and vital to our workforce are people who can think outside the box. Composing music is a great way to encourage creativity in all areas, as every piece of music is like a new invention, a series of notes and rhythms that have never been played before in that sequence.
ISTE Standard 2: Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
While these apps are not good for grading assessments, they allow the student to learn and improve at their own rate. They develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress. As a teacher, I would encourage the students to create multiple pieces using these apps, with the expectations that they would continue to improve with each piece they write. In the 21st century, we are expected to improve in our abilities with repeated attempts. The same applies to music. This principle also works across all subject areas. Practice makes perfect!
ISTE Standard 3: Model Digital Age Work and Learning
Both of these apps make good use of modern technology to write music. As a teacher, these programs are ideal to use in collaborating with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation. In the 21st century, it is expected that you can work together with groups to achieve a common goal. The most collaborative effort I can think of is to compose a song together with each person adding their own individual taste. This is important in all subject areas, the ability to work together in achieving a common goal.
ISTE Standard 4: Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
Stealing music is a huge problem today, mainly due to recent technology allowing access to so many files on the internet. Teachers should teach the students to take pride in their compositions and respect ownership of these creations by advocating, modeling, and teaching safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources. Students will be taught how to copyright their music, as well as how to get permission from a fellow student to use their piece of music. Knowledge of copyright laws is important in the ever changing 21st century public market. This knowledge is useful in many other areas outside of music, such as medical patents.
ISTE Standard 5: Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Students will be encouraged to participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning. There are many music sharing groups online, and the students will be encouraged to share their compositions with other people. They will also listen to and discuss other music that people have posted publicly, sharing the things they like and dislike about the music. This will help them to grow and become better musicians, thinkers, and evaluators. In the 21st century, we need to reflect on ourselves to become better, as well as reflect on other works and creations to get new ideas for ourselves. This practice applies to all areas, as reflections and trainings all incorporate applying what works well and what does not.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Prezis
The game I made a Prezis presentation about is called Doremi, which is an ear training game. It is aimed at students ranging from 3rd to 5th grade. Doremi is a very good game for teaching students notes, intervals, key signatures, scales, and reading music. Prezis is a wonderful online alternative to Powerpoint, and even adds some additional dimensions that make it more interesting to go through. These two programs combined can make a fantastic education tool for both teachers and students.
Doremi demonstrates ISTE Standard 2a: Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that
incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity. Doremi is designed as a pitch instructional tool, primarily helping with ear training exercises. In order to train your ear, you must practice by listening to and identifying different intervals. Doremi excels at this learning task by forcing the students to interact with the game. It does this by using computer technology to play and teach notes. After hearing the notes, the student must then identify the interval that was played. This program also excels at teaching the student different scales and key signatures, but that is more of an additional teaching tool and is not what the program was created primarily to do. The students can then apply what they have learned to other music skills, such as singing, playing an instrument, and composing. Especially with singing, students need to be able to hear intervals well, and this program helps them improve on this skill. Non-singers must be able to hear pitches too to make sure they are tuning well with the other instruments. Ear training is never a mastered skill, but one that requires constant time and practice. Doremi uses digital technology to make a game that is not only educational and helpful in ear training practice, but also fun at the same time.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
RA#4
I have always seen technology as an asset to education and never considered all the problems it can cause. With technology ever changing, it is so difficult to keep up. In a matter of years and sometimes months, programs become outdated. Not only is this a problem with compatibility, but also a problem with cost. It is expensive to continue upgrading, and teachers and schools can not always afford these costs. However, teaching old outdated programs will not help students as they go out into the job market.
In addition with the ever changing technology, I never put much thought into technology as being a hindrance at times to our education and learning. Though the benefits far outweigh the problems, technology is not as reliable as a good old pencil and paper. Files are lost, data is lost, electricity goes out before saving a project, computers crash, etc. These are all things that must be kept in mind when using technology. It is important to keep many backup files so that your files will never be completely lost.
I had never thought about writing as being a sign of human limitation. I also viewed writing as a great development throughout human history where mankind could convey ideas on a solid format to be passed on from generation to generation. However, if man had the ability to remember everything they heard, there would be no need to write anything down. Writing is a tool that must be used in teaching and learning. As a teacher, you must have some general ideas planned as to what during your class period. Most teachers can not remember every single detail they planned to discuss, so having a layout to help remind you is a good idea.
In addition with the ever changing technology, I never put much thought into technology as being a hindrance at times to our education and learning. Though the benefits far outweigh the problems, technology is not as reliable as a good old pencil and paper. Files are lost, data is lost, electricity goes out before saving a project, computers crash, etc. These are all things that must be kept in mind when using technology. It is important to keep many backup files so that your files will never be completely lost.
I had never thought about writing as being a sign of human limitation. I also viewed writing as a great development throughout human history where mankind could convey ideas on a solid format to be passed on from generation to generation. However, if man had the ability to remember everything they heard, there would be no need to write anything down. Writing is a tool that must be used in teaching and learning. As a teacher, you must have some general ideas planned as to what during your class period. Most teachers can not remember every single detail they planned to discuss, so having a layout to help remind you is a good idea.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Storybird: The Mermaid and the Gold
http://storybird.com/books/the-mermaid-and-the-gold-by-michael-carpenter/?token=dncscjv57q
When I have my own classroom, I will use storybird to teach lessons and to encourage students to use their imaginations. Storybird could be a fun option to use outside of powerpoint. I will expect my students to write their own music, and Storybird is a great tool to spark imagination and creativity.
Depending on the age group of the students that I will be teaching, I can also use Storybird as a reward for students. Over the course of the year, students can work together to create their own stories, then present them on given days. This will give the students a chance to share their own ideas and stories with others.
In using Storybird as a teaching tool, again it will depend on the age group. However, similar to the animation programs, I can use Storybird to teach an entire lesson, say on secondary dominant chords. This would not be absolutely necessary, but it would provide a nice change of pace from a typical lecture. For younger students, it could be exciting. To older students, it could be funny change of pace. After presenting my own Storybird lesson, I could ask the students to make their own on the same topic and present it to the class.
When I have my own classroom, I will use storybird to teach lessons and to encourage students to use their imaginations. Storybird could be a fun option to use outside of powerpoint. I will expect my students to write their own music, and Storybird is a great tool to spark imagination and creativity.
Depending on the age group of the students that I will be teaching, I can also use Storybird as a reward for students. Over the course of the year, students can work together to create their own stories, then present them on given days. This will give the students a chance to share their own ideas and stories with others.
In using Storybird as a teaching tool, again it will depend on the age group. However, similar to the animation programs, I can use Storybird to teach an entire lesson, say on secondary dominant chords. This would not be absolutely necessary, but it would provide a nice change of pace from a typical lecture. For younger students, it could be exciting. To older students, it could be funny change of pace. After presenting my own Storybird lesson, I could ask the students to make their own on the same topic and present it to the class.
"Go Animate: Rookie Mistake"
First Day teaching by Michael on GoAnimate
Animation Software - Powered by GoAnimate.
In my music classroom, I can use animation tools like this to find fun and interesting ways to teach what can be considered boring subjects. For example, learning about triad positions can be rather boring at times, but hearing Captain Broccoli teach it can be funny and interesting. A fun animation can be a welcome break from your typical lecture, almost like a guest presenter coming into class. I can also encourage my students to use animation to show how much they have learned about the topic. Many students are afraid to get up in front of the class and speak. They can use animation instead, which can be a fun way of giving a presentation.
Animation Software - Powered by GoAnimate.
In my music classroom, I can use animation tools like this to find fun and interesting ways to teach what can be considered boring subjects. For example, learning about triad positions can be rather boring at times, but hearing Captain Broccoli teach it can be funny and interesting. A fun animation can be a welcome break from your typical lecture, almost like a guest presenter coming into class. I can also encourage my students to use animation to show how much they have learned about the topic. Many students are afraid to get up in front of the class and speak. They can use animation instead, which can be a fun way of giving a presentation.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Educational Gaming: Musaic
http://www.best1000games.com/musaic/# - The game that we chose supports the development of 21st century skills by incorporating problem solving into the game by giving you different musical excerpts and asking you to assemble them in the correct order. Problem solving is a very big part of 21st century learning. The video we watched on Tuesday said “We want our students not only to be consumers of technology but designers of technology.” This game follows this quote by encouraging students to construct and design their own musical phrases.
This game supports ISTE-Net Standard Number 2:
Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments: Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress.
The game combines music education and computer technology to encourage the students in music creativity and problem solving. The game supports content learning in language arts by asking the student to create musical phrases in the correct order.
Cmp.psu.edu - This project goes along with the game we chose because it provides opportunities to engage with classical music artists and programs.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=65OvHoDAdNk - This video helps teach students how to connect musical phrases.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
RA #3
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6DFAmexYq7vMTFmZjZhNWItZWY5Ni00NzdhLWIxYzItMmE4NmI0MGI5NzJl/edit?hl=en
"News and its images are always selected truth" (Debbie Abilock)
Some people think that they can get unbiased media, but they forget one thing, most people are biased and have their opinions already made up. Many people that don't have strong opinions is not because they are unbiased, but rather that they just don't care. Hidden agendas are found everywhere, whether you're watching CNN, NBC, Fox News, etc. If you want the truth, you have to do some reporting on your own. Let's face it, news organizations want readers and watchers, and they know what news will appeal to their viewers. Money drives the bottom line. This is the reality, like it or not. Instead of blaming the news networks, maybe we should take on the responsibility to find the truth. After all, we have our own minds and don't need elites in the higher ups of society making decisions for us. Now if you don't care about the truth, then I guess it doesn't matter. However, if you do, do some research yourself. That's not to say that you need to travel to Iraq and report for yourself, but you can check multiple sources and sort through the facts and the fables. Let's face it, in general, we like to be told what to believe. It's just easier that way. Apply to another aspect of life, music. Why do many so many people like Mozart? Is it because each one has compared his music to others and found it to be great, or is it because we were told that Mozart is one of the greatest musicians to live? This nation was founded on independence. Why are we so quickly giving up our mental independence? Think for yourself and you'll be amazed at what you will discover about the world.
This video shows how important it is for the future of the country for us to be media literate. With our economy already struggling the way it is, we don't need millions of people who think the exact same way. That has always been a recipe for failure.
References: Abilock, D. A Seven Power Lens on 21st Century Literacy https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6DFAmexYq7vMTFmZjZhNWItZWY5Ni00NzdhLWIxYzItMmE4NmI0MGI5NzJl/edit?hl=en
The New Media Consortium. The Report of the 21st Century Summit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9ZRDRPqoXo
"News and its images are always selected truth" (Debbie Abilock)
Some people think that they can get unbiased media, but they forget one thing, most people are biased and have their opinions already made up. Many people that don't have strong opinions is not because they are unbiased, but rather that they just don't care. Hidden agendas are found everywhere, whether you're watching CNN, NBC, Fox News, etc. If you want the truth, you have to do some reporting on your own. Let's face it, news organizations want readers and watchers, and they know what news will appeal to their viewers. Money drives the bottom line. This is the reality, like it or not. Instead of blaming the news networks, maybe we should take on the responsibility to find the truth. After all, we have our own minds and don't need elites in the higher ups of society making decisions for us. Now if you don't care about the truth, then I guess it doesn't matter. However, if you do, do some research yourself. That's not to say that you need to travel to Iraq and report for yourself, but you can check multiple sources and sort through the facts and the fables. Let's face it, in general, we like to be told what to believe. It's just easier that way. Apply to another aspect of life, music. Why do many so many people like Mozart? Is it because each one has compared his music to others and found it to be great, or is it because we were told that Mozart is one of the greatest musicians to live? This nation was founded on independence. Why are we so quickly giving up our mental independence? Think for yourself and you'll be amazed at what you will discover about the world.
This video shows how important it is for the future of the country for us to be media literate. With our economy already struggling the way it is, we don't need millions of people who think the exact same way. That has always been a recipe for failure.
References: Abilock, D. A Seven Power Lens on 21st Century Literacy https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6DFAmexYq7vMTFmZjZhNWItZWY5Ni00NzdhLWIxYzItMmE4NmI0MGI5NzJl/edit?hl=en
The New Media Consortium. The Report of the 21st Century Summit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9ZRDRPqoXo
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Photo Analysis
Photo Analysis I
Things I might infer from this photo:
1. The President and his men are here to access the damage done by the oil spill.
2. The President and his men look confident and prepared to take on the task.
3. The President and his men are going to do what is right for the American people.
The caption and article title make it appear that the President is here for political gain and to make that BP pays the full and final bill for this spill.
Photo Analysis II
Things I might infer from this photo:
1. President Obama looks very concerned.
2. President Obama does not look confident.
3. President Obama looks like he's in over his head.
The caption and article title make it appear like President Obama cannot handle this crisis. It assumes that he will not handle it well and it will sink his presidency.
Summary:
The first picture gives me more confidence in the President. It shows him in a way that portrays confidence and action. Picture one shows the President on the job with his team, while picture two shows him by himself looking very fatigued and worrisome. Picture one shows the President with his head held high and a smile on his face, while picture two has his head at a slight angle without making eye contact with the camera.
| People | Objects | Activities |
| President Obama | Ship | walking |
| Vice President Biden | Gulf | smiling |
| Bob Riley | concrete | watching |
| Thad Allen | crane | drinking |
Things I might infer from this photo:
1. The President and his men are here to access the damage done by the oil spill.
2. The President and his men look confident and prepared to take on the task.
3. The President and his men are going to do what is right for the American people.
The caption and article title make it appear that the President is here for political gain and to make that BP pays the full and final bill for this spill.
Photo Analysis II
| People | Objects | Activities |
| President Obama | Books | Thinking |
| President Obama | blurred image | Pondering |
| President Obama | shirt | Troubling |
| President Obama | button |
Things I might infer from this photo:
1. President Obama looks very concerned.
2. President Obama does not look confident.
3. President Obama looks like he's in over his head.
The caption and article title make it appear like President Obama cannot handle this crisis. It assumes that he will not handle it well and it will sink his presidency.
Summary:
The first picture gives me more confidence in the President. It shows him in a way that portrays confidence and action. Picture one shows the President on the job with his team, while picture two shows him by himself looking very fatigued and worrisome. Picture one shows the President with his head held high and a smile on his face, while picture two has his head at a slight angle without making eye contact with the camera.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Media Literacy meets ISTE-NETS
I. TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS
Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of
technology operations and concepts. Teachers:
A. demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and
understanding of concepts related to technology
(as described in the ISTE National Educational
Technology Standards for Students).
B. demonstrate continual growth in technology
knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current
and emerging technologies.
II. PLANNING AND DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
AND EXPERIENCES
Teachers plan and design effective learning
environments and experiences supported by
technology. Teachers:
A. design developmentally appropriate learning
opportunities that apply technology-enhanced
instructional strategies to support the diverse
needs of learners.
B. apply current research on teaching and learning
with technology when planning learning
environments and experiences.
C. identify and locate technology resources and
evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.
D. plan for the management of technology
resources within the context of learning
activities.
E. plan strategies to manage student learning in a
technology-enhanced environment.
Media Literacy is a vital part of our society today, as failure to be literate in the media means that we are no longer thinking for ourselves. The media will try to manipulate the data as much as possible to get us to believe whatever they want us to believe. Most people have an agenda, and we need to be aware of that when we receive any news or reports. Teacher must have a working knowledge of modern technology and must demonstrate a continual growth in emerging technologies. As technology changes, so does our methods of receiving information. If a teacher is not aware of new forms of communication, then that teacher cannot be completely media literate. We need to access as much information as possible to find the truth behind each story.
Teachers should also be able to identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. Teachers should not be spewers of opinions, but rather resources of information. A teacher must know how to access and verify information from multiple resources before presenting it to the classroom. A misinformed person may only be one, but a misinformed teacher can have terrible effects on a classroom of eager learners. Students must also be prepared to question you, as teachers are as fallible as anyone else. If a teacher teaches their students to be media literate, the student should not accept blindly everything that comes out of a teacher's mouth.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
ISTE Standards
ISTE-NETS Standard
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. a. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources c. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments
Summary
In today's competitive world, getting behind in technology can put you at a huge disadvantage. Teachers need to constantly search for new ways to reach their students. Using modern technology is a key way teachers can do that. Students want to know how to use the latest technologies from Apple, Google, Microsoft, etc. We can use these programs to facilitate education. Many of these programs also promote individuality and creativity, which should always be encouraged with all students. The Think aloud project gave me the opportunity to use technology to make my own decisions, evaluating a website based on the knowledge I found, as well as using other information to back up the site's claims. I will use this project to encourage students to think for themselves, as well as making a powerpoint presentation and posting it online in a viewable format. So much information is on the internet, and it is important for students to differentiate between the facts and the opinions.
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. a. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources c. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments
Summary
In today's competitive world, getting behind in technology can put you at a huge disadvantage. Teachers need to constantly search for new ways to reach their students. Using modern technology is a key way teachers can do that. Students want to know how to use the latest technologies from Apple, Google, Microsoft, etc. We can use these programs to facilitate education. Many of these programs also promote individuality and creativity, which should always be encouraged with all students. The Think aloud project gave me the opportunity to use technology to make my own decisions, evaluating a website based on the knowledge I found, as well as using other information to back up the site's claims. I will use this project to encourage students to think for themselves, as well as making a powerpoint presentation and posting it online in a viewable format. So much information is on the internet, and it is important for students to differentiate between the facts and the opinions.
Think Aloud
Arming teachers in the classroom from Michael Carpenter
ISTE-NETS Standard
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. a. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources c. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments
Summary
In today's competitive world, getting behind in technology can put you at a huge disadvantage. Teachers need to constantly search for new ways to reach their students. Using modern technology is a key way teachers can do that. Students want to know how to use the latest technologies from Apple, Google, Microsoft, etc. We can use these programs to facilitate education. Many of these programs also promote individuality and creativity, which should always be encouraged with all students. The Think aloud project gave me the opportunity to use technology to make my own decisions, evaluating a website based on the knowledge I found, as well as using other information to back up the site's claims. I will use this project to encourage students to think for themselves, as well as making a powerpoint presentation and posting it online in a viewable format. So much information is on the internet, and it is important for students to differentiate between the facts and the opinions.
ISTE-NETS Standard
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. a. Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources c. Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments
Summary
In today's competitive world, getting behind in technology can put you at a huge disadvantage. Teachers need to constantly search for new ways to reach their students. Using modern technology is a key way teachers can do that. Students want to know how to use the latest technologies from Apple, Google, Microsoft, etc. We can use these programs to facilitate education. Many of these programs also promote individuality and creativity, which should always be encouraged with all students. The Think aloud project gave me the opportunity to use technology to make my own decisions, evaluating a website based on the knowledge I found, as well as using other information to back up the site's claims. I will use this project to encourage students to think for themselves, as well as making a powerpoint presentation and posting it online in a viewable format. So much information is on the internet, and it is important for students to differentiate between the facts and the opinions.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Website Bias
article: http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/19/opinion/granderson-guns-in-schools
This article is written by LZ Granderson of CNN and is intended to be an opinion piece against arming teachers in schools. LZ Granderson is trying to convince his readers that the "gun-loving brethern" of Rick Perry are dead wrong, and arming teachers is an absolutely crazy idea. Mr. Granderson has the right to express that opinion, but unfortunately, he does it in a very unconvincing way. For me, as soon as someone starts to attack the people that carry opposing view instead of their argument, it tells me that his opinion may be seriously flawed. As some think, why should we let facts get in the way of a good debate? He starts by calling the whole idea of arming teachers as crazy. Well Mr. Granderson, that may be the case, but present the facts first, then I will determine if it is crazy. Rick Perry may be a "gun-lover", but convince me of that with facts. Calling him one means that you can only put down the person, not the idea. Mr. Granderson says that as a nation, we need fewer guns, but never explains why. Are there facts that indicate fewer guns=less violence? If so, convince me with that. He gives quotes from teachers saying that we need to remove all guns from schools, but those are only more opinions. Where are the facts? Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but if you don't have the facts to back up your opinion, then I have to assume it's an opinion based more on emotion than actual substance.
This article is written by LZ Granderson of CNN and is intended to be an opinion piece against arming teachers in schools. LZ Granderson is trying to convince his readers that the "gun-loving brethern" of Rick Perry are dead wrong, and arming teachers is an absolutely crazy idea. Mr. Granderson has the right to express that opinion, but unfortunately, he does it in a very unconvincing way. For me, as soon as someone starts to attack the people that carry opposing view instead of their argument, it tells me that his opinion may be seriously flawed. As some think, why should we let facts get in the way of a good debate? He starts by calling the whole idea of arming teachers as crazy. Well Mr. Granderson, that may be the case, but present the facts first, then I will determine if it is crazy. Rick Perry may be a "gun-lover", but convince me of that with facts. Calling him one means that you can only put down the person, not the idea. Mr. Granderson says that as a nation, we need fewer guns, but never explains why. Are there facts that indicate fewer guns=less violence? If so, convince me with that. He gives quotes from teachers saying that we need to remove all guns from schools, but those are only more opinions. Where are the facts? Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but if you don't have the facts to back up your opinion, then I have to assume it's an opinion based more on emotion than actual substance.
Website Analysis
http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/19/opinion/granderson-guns-in-schools
Accuracy
Reliable and error-free information. Conformity to fact. Precision; exactness.
Questions to Ask
|
Answers
|
| Is the information reliable and error-free? | The article appears to carry a strong opinion, but I did not notice any blatant errors. |
| Is there an editor or someone who verifies/checks the information? | There is no listed editor on the article. |
| Where doubt exists, can the information be cross-checked with a reliable source? | There are no facts presented that would need to be cross checked. He presents quotes from people, then gives his opinion on the quote, |
Objectivity
Judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices
Questions to Ask
|
Answers
|
| Does the information show a minimum of bias? | No. The author calls Rick Perry "Rambo", refers to "gun-loving brethern", ectc. |
| Is the page designed to sway opinion? | Yes. It is an opinion piece titled "Teachers with guns is a crazy idea". |
| Is there any advertising on the page? | Yes, but the only advertising is for CNN and Head Line News. |
Thursday, February 7, 2013
- What is the difference between Media in Education vs Media Literacy Education? Media literacy is the capicity to access, analyze, evaluate, and communicate messages in a wide variety of forms. Media in education is using texts, audiovisual, and digital material to convey facts and information.
- What social bargain is at the heart of Fair use? We as a society give limited property rights to creators to encourage them to produce culture; at the same time, we give other creators the chance to use that same copyrighted material, without permission or payment, in some circumstances.
- Why is Fair Use more important today? As copyright protects more works for longer periods than ever before, creators face new challenges: licenses to incorporate copyrighted sources become more expensive and more difficult to obtain - and sometimes are simply unavailable.
- What are the two key questions judges use to determine Fair Use? 1. Did the unlicensed use "transform" the material taken from the copyrighted work by using it for a different purpose than that of the original, or did it just repeat the work for the same intent and value as the original? 2. Was the material taken appropriate in kind and amount, considering the nature of the copyrighted material and of the use?
- A teacher shows a movie of The Lion King and asks student to notice how the animals in the movie reflect racial stereotypes? Is this Fair Use? Why? The teacher only used a small portion of the video to teach a lesson, so this would fall under Fair Use.
- Which principle relates most strongly to the digital story you created in class? Explain. Sharing media literacy curriculum materials. I was using the pictures and videos to share information on bollywood for my instructional technology class.
- Are there limitations to the amount of pictures, length of music, or video that can be used in a multimedia project? Yes, for example, you cannot post an entire movie or song without getting permission.
- Do you need to request permission from the original creator in order to use copyrighted material in multimedia project for school related assignment? This would usually fall under the guidelines of fair use, so under normal circumstances, the students would not need permission.
- Should educators try to change the policies in their school if they are not in line with Fair Use doctrine? Yes. School systems are not exempt from following fair use practices.
- What common myth about Fair Use surprised you the most? "If I'm not making any money, it's fair use."
Sunday, February 3, 2013
RA #2: Are Digital Media Changing Language?
"These days you sometimes hear students saying "brb" (be right back) to one another when they temporarily take their leave. I have also overheard "lol" (laughing out loud) in conversations among young people. However, these neologisms need to be put into perspective. Infusion of written acronyms into everyday speech is a common linguistic process—to wit, RSVP, AWOL, or ASAP. If a few more lexical shortenings make their way into general usage, that's nothing out of the ordinary." (Naomi Barton, 2009)
Why was language and written words created? Is it so that we can sound intelligent and educated? Of course not! Language was created as a form of communication. We have made it into so much more, which by itself is fine. Elaborate language can be used to create works of art and expression, such as the writings of Shakespeare and other masters of the English language. Language also needs rules and structure, which makes it consistent across the board. However, at times, we forget the main purpose of language. If proper grammar is followed but the message is not successfully conveyed, then the communication has been a failure. If poor grammar is used and the message is understood, the communication has been successful. For successful communication to take place, it involves a clear message from the sender as well as a clear understanding from the receiver. As long as these two things take place, the language used has served its purpose. The introduction of text messaging into society is not the first example of taking short cuts with the English language. There have long been classes that teach you short-hand, as well as commonly used phrases such as RSVP and ASAP. When these shortcuts begin to affect successful communication, then we have a major societal problem. Until then, perhaps we are making "Much Ado About Nothing."
Reference:
Barton, Naomi S. (2009) Are Digital Media Changing Language?
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar09/vol66/num06/Are-Digital-Media-Changing-Language%C2%A2.aspx
Why was language and written words created? Is it so that we can sound intelligent and educated? Of course not! Language was created as a form of communication. We have made it into so much more, which by itself is fine. Elaborate language can be used to create works of art and expression, such as the writings of Shakespeare and other masters of the English language. Language also needs rules and structure, which makes it consistent across the board. However, at times, we forget the main purpose of language. If proper grammar is followed but the message is not successfully conveyed, then the communication has been a failure. If poor grammar is used and the message is understood, the communication has been successful. For successful communication to take place, it involves a clear message from the sender as well as a clear understanding from the receiver. As long as these two things take place, the language used has served its purpose. The introduction of text messaging into society is not the first example of taking short cuts with the English language. There have long been classes that teach you short-hand, as well as commonly used phrases such as RSVP and ASAP. When these shortcuts begin to affect successful communication, then we have a major societal problem. Until then, perhaps we are making "Much Ado About Nothing."
Reference:
Barton, Naomi S. (2009) Are Digital Media Changing Language?
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar09/vol66/num06/Are-Digital-Media-Changing-Language%C2%A2.aspx
Friday, January 25, 2013
What type of learner am I?
Thursday, January 24, 2013
How I will use wordle
Friday, January 18, 2013
RA #1: Education Needs a Digital-Age Upgrade
January 18th, 2012
Quote:
"According to Cathy N. Davidson, co-director of the annual MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Competitions, fully 65 percent of today’s grade-school kids may end up doing work that hasn’t been invented yet." (Virginia Heffernan 2011)
Reaction:
In the 18th and early 19th centuries, there was a major problem facing major cities in the United States, horse manure. By 1880, there were at least a hundred and fifty thousand horses living in New York, and probably a great many more. The problem kept piling up, and it seemed almost insurmountable. One commentator predicted that by 1930, horse manure would reach the third story windows of Manhattan's buildings. (Eric Morris 2007) Then, almost overnight, the problem passed. It didn't pass due do extensive planning and research on how do remove the excessive waste. Rather, it was through something that most at the time ever could have predicted or imagined: the need for horses passed. New technology and innovation had created an automobile, and horses were no longer needed for transportation. When planning for the future, we tend to only plan using what we know. However, it is difficult to plan ahead for a world that doesn't yet exist. We can plan for our near future, but it is extremely difficult and often unwise to try to plan for future generations. However, we can look at the direction technology is going and understand that the future world will follow along it's path. Work 100 years from now will probably be completely different than work as we know it today. Therefore, we must embrace new technology in education, knowing that it will play a role in the future of the job marketplace.
Reference:
Heffernan, Virginia, (2011) Education Needs a Digital-Age Upgrade
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/07/education-needs-a-digital-age-upgrade/?hp
Morris, Eric, (2007) From Horse Power to Horsepower
http://www.uctc.net/access/30/Access%2030%20-%2002%20-%20Horse%20Power.pdf
CA #1
I definitely agree that future work will be very transparent. Lost productivity is costing businesses a lot of money each year, and more work will be expected of employees.
With more college graduates each year, businesses are demanding higher education. Without one, you may be left out of the future job market.
With cheap and reliable communication, location will not play as much of a factor in jobs anymore. Someone living in California could stay at home while doing work for a company in Mubai, India.
Through my schooling, more emphasis is being placed on computer technology and communication, which will play a driving force in the future job market. However, with better communication, more focus must be placed on foreign relations, as you may no longer be working with your next door neighbor, but someone living across the ocean.
I definitely agree that future work will be very transparent. Lost productivity is costing businesses a lot of money each year, and more work will be expected of employees.
With more college graduates each year, businesses are demanding higher education. Without one, you may be left out of the future job market.
With cheap and reliable communication, location will not play as much of a factor in jobs anymore. Someone living in California could stay at home while doing work for a company in Mubai, India.
Through my schooling, more emphasis is being placed on computer technology and communication, which will play a driving force in the future job market. However, with better communication, more focus must be placed on foreign relations, as you may no longer be working with your next door neighbor, but someone living across the ocean.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)