An Open Letter to Educators by Morgan Bayda
I feel like a lot of my money is going to waste with some of the classes I have taken in college. I know there are thing that have helped but there have been things that have been "taught" that I have known since I was in the 2nd grade! People always talk bad about American education, but for the most part it is true.
I agree with a lot of what Morgan wrote about. She included a lot of good things to thinks about. However, I have not been in that class that lectures for 3 hours and I am required to take notes about something that I will never use from that class. I think I am lucky in that part!
Dan Brown was talking so fast but it was so much information he was throwing out and he is right by saying that for the tests we have to take, we memorize facts that don't really even matter and society could care less how many facts we know.
Don't Let Them Take Pencils Home by John Spencer
This is often times too true, we know a problem but never do anything to fix the problem. Children can write and draw out thoughts when they use pencil and paper! So, I think it is important for us to let them take the pencils home.
Two Questions That Can Change Your Life
My Sentence: "I will not let tomorrow stand in my way of today."
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Additional Assignment #3
What do you think is the most important thing Sir Ken Robinson says in this presentation?
He talks about ADHD and how he wasn't qualified to say if there is such thing as ADHD or not. I agree, we don't have the right to tell a parent that their child has the problem or not because we don't even know if it is a real thing. He is right, it is still under debate. "These kids are being medicated as routinely as we had our tonsils taken out."
Is there anything you disagree with in this presentation?
I disagree by him saying that children don't need to start school and only have their age in common. All students need to be the same age, in the same grade, unless they need to stay back because they have been unsuccessful in learning.
How congruent are Sir Ken Robinson's positions with those which you are being taught in the College of Education. In other words, where is there agreement? Where is there disagreement?
All classes are different. There would be plenty of arguments in some of my classes between Sir Ken Robinson's video. We talk about all the ways to be diverse and how we will deal with all different types of diversity in one class and how to modify (change) what we do if a student has a "disability."
What can you do to address the issues Sir Robinson raises?
I could do more research to see if what all he has to say has fact and if not I could inform others and change it.
What do you think of the presentation? If you had to do a presentation with others like this, what role on your team would you like most to play?
I think the drawings were awesome, I'm jealous! So, obviously, I would not be the artist. I would probably be the narrator. I could read the story-line (written by someone else) with ease.
He talks about ADHD and how he wasn't qualified to say if there is such thing as ADHD or not. I agree, we don't have the right to tell a parent that their child has the problem or not because we don't even know if it is a real thing. He is right, it is still under debate. "These kids are being medicated as routinely as we had our tonsils taken out."
Is there anything you disagree with in this presentation?
I disagree by him saying that children don't need to start school and only have their age in common. All students need to be the same age, in the same grade, unless they need to stay back because they have been unsuccessful in learning.
How congruent are Sir Ken Robinson's positions with those which you are being taught in the College of Education. In other words, where is there agreement? Where is there disagreement?
All classes are different. There would be plenty of arguments in some of my classes between Sir Ken Robinson's video. We talk about all the ways to be diverse and how we will deal with all different types of diversity in one class and how to modify (change) what we do if a student has a "disability."
What can you do to address the issues Sir Robinson raises?
I could do more research to see if what all he has to say has fact and if not I could inform others and change it.
What do you think of the presentation? If you had to do a presentation with others like this, what role on your team would you like most to play?
I think the drawings were awesome, I'm jealous! So, obviously, I would not be the artist. I would probably be the narrator. I could read the story-line (written by someone else) with ease.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Blog 9
What I've Learned This Year
I really enjoyed reading this blog, it gave different things to look at when I become a teacher. All the points made, were great points and were backed up with great explanation. I think the most important point that was made was communication. If there is no communication, there will be no teaching or learning going on. We need to encourage our students to do their best and always do what we can to help them.
Some teachers go in to teaching for the wrong reason, we are there to teach and because we care for the children and education. We shouldn't worry if we are the "cool" teacher or not. We should do whatever it takes to have an educated student.
I really enjoyed reading this blog, it gave different things to look at when I become a teacher. All the points made, were great points and were backed up with great explanation. I think the most important point that was made was communication. If there is no communication, there will be no teaching or learning going on. We need to encourage our students to do their best and always do what we can to help them.
Some teachers go in to teaching for the wrong reason, we are there to teach and because we care for the children and education. We shouldn't worry if we are the "cool" teacher or not. We should do whatever it takes to have an educated student.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Blog 8
Richard Miller- This is How We Dream
At the beginning he says that we are in the greatest change in human communication, we can communicate instantly and globally. I believe that I am prepared to write with multimedia and I think i will be able to teach my students to do so. I use technology more than I use books. I want my students to use pen, pencil, and paper because I don't want that o go anywhere.
We need to be able to send our students to the library and look something up in a book and not just look it up in "Google". I love searching different things in the Internet because you get a visual picture of what is being talked about of being searched. I think that using books to look up is much more accurate what you are looking for. He does have an interesting point by saying that we can see change as it happens.
In the second video, he talks about the energy that goes into video's. He says that us as educators must be in the business of sharing ideas, freely. I agree with him about that. We need to be willing to give our ideas to other educators, but they should be willing to revise it.
EDM for Dummies and The Chipper Series
Loved this one!! I felt the same way when the class began. I was so overwhelmed by all the work we had to do but after actually doing all of it I have really enjoyed the stuff we have done! I watched the video at the beginning of class and remembered it but I watched it again because I enjoyed it that much! The both pretty much point out that it's up to you how well you do in the class. I would put important tolls and information about the class if I had to produce a video for this situation.
Smartboards
The Smartboard isn't that bad! I have enjoyed seeing the be used in classrooms. However, I think that if a school need work done to the school to make the school a better learning environment, that should be done before a Smartboard is purchased. I was observing in a school that was about 60 degrees in the classroom but I had a Smartboard hanging over my head. I just think that the money that went to the Smartboard would have fixed the heat in that classroom which would have made the students learning better rather than the smart board that is probably used 10 times a year.
At the beginning he says that we are in the greatest change in human communication, we can communicate instantly and globally. I believe that I am prepared to write with multimedia and I think i will be able to teach my students to do so. I use technology more than I use books. I want my students to use pen, pencil, and paper because I don't want that o go anywhere.
We need to be able to send our students to the library and look something up in a book and not just look it up in "Google". I love searching different things in the Internet because you get a visual picture of what is being talked about of being searched. I think that using books to look up is much more accurate what you are looking for. He does have an interesting point by saying that we can see change as it happens.
In the second video, he talks about the energy that goes into video's. He says that us as educators must be in the business of sharing ideas, freely. I agree with him about that. We need to be willing to give our ideas to other educators, but they should be willing to revise it.
EDM for Dummies and The Chipper Series
Loved this one!! I felt the same way when the class began. I was so overwhelmed by all the work we had to do but after actually doing all of it I have really enjoyed the stuff we have done! I watched the video at the beginning of class and remembered it but I watched it again because I enjoyed it that much! The both pretty much point out that it's up to you how well you do in the class. I would put important tolls and information about the class if I had to produce a video for this situation.
Smartboards
The Smartboard isn't that bad! I have enjoyed seeing the be used in classrooms. However, I think that if a school need work done to the school to make the school a better learning environment, that should be done before a Smartboard is purchased. I was observing in a school that was about 60 degrees in the classroom but I had a Smartboard hanging over my head. I just think that the money that went to the Smartboard would have fixed the heat in that classroom which would have made the students learning better rather than the smart board that is probably used 10 times a year.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Project 10: PLN progress report
This is the first PLN I have ever created. I am creating my PLN by using symbaloo. It is really neat how it works and how much you can do with it. I have read how to set it up look forward to finishing it. I never thought I would get use out PLNs, but after watching the &th graders PLN, I know that I will get some use out of it. It will take a little getting used to so I hope it turns out well in the end.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Additional Assignment #2
1. What do you think? If learners are motivated, can they teach themselves?
I think that if you are motivated to do anything, that helps you in a lot of the things you do. I still think they need to be taught.
2. If those motivated learners are kids, can they teach themselves?
Yes; I still think they need someone there to encourage them though.
3. What conditions are necessary for kids to teach themselves? For anyone to teach him or herself?
I think to learn, you have to be willing to do it. You can't just sit someone down and they automatically learn, they have to want to.
4. What role do computers and internet access play in the process?
GOOGLE! I Google everything, if someone is teaching them self they can look up a "how to" on something.
5. What role does motivation, a desire to learn?
If people aren't motivated to learn they won't want to learn and will probably ignore what is being taught. This question was a little difficult to understand.
6. What roles do a problem, a question or multiple problems or questions play in the process?
If a question or problem occur, try to help by answering and encouraging.
7. How do you motivate someone to learn?
Make what is being taught interesting.
8. How are you motivated to learn?
I motivate myself, I tell myself that I can always do better and I tell myself that I can figure something out.
9. Can anyone who is not motivated to learn learn?
You will learn over time whether you want to or not. Whether is be in the classroom or in the community.
10. Do you teach yourself? When? Why?
I definitely go home and review some stuff. I have one class this semester that I have to go home and review everything the teacher says and go over stuff in the book because she didn't do it very well.
11. What role does a teacher (either answer generally or use a specific example) play in your learning?
Teachers learn from other teachers and from students. Students ask questions that encourage us to think and if we don't know the answer, a teacher will find an answer to their question.
12. What is the most important idea, question or emotional response you take away with you as a result of watching this video?
Everyone needs a teacher at some point in their life, no matter where they are.
13. What other questions or issues are raised by this video that should be considered and discussed by aspiring teachers?
I don't really have any questions..
I think that if you are motivated to do anything, that helps you in a lot of the things you do. I still think they need to be taught.
2. If those motivated learners are kids, can they teach themselves?
Yes; I still think they need someone there to encourage them though.
3. What conditions are necessary for kids to teach themselves? For anyone to teach him or herself?
I think to learn, you have to be willing to do it. You can't just sit someone down and they automatically learn, they have to want to.
4. What role do computers and internet access play in the process?
GOOGLE! I Google everything, if someone is teaching them self they can look up a "how to" on something.
5. What role does motivation, a desire to learn?
If people aren't motivated to learn they won't want to learn and will probably ignore what is being taught. This question was a little difficult to understand.
6. What roles do a problem, a question or multiple problems or questions play in the process?
If a question or problem occur, try to help by answering and encouraging.
7. How do you motivate someone to learn?
Make what is being taught interesting.
8. How are you motivated to learn?
I motivate myself, I tell myself that I can always do better and I tell myself that I can figure something out.
9. Can anyone who is not motivated to learn learn?
You will learn over time whether you want to or not. Whether is be in the classroom or in the community.
10. Do you teach yourself? When? Why?
I definitely go home and review some stuff. I have one class this semester that I have to go home and review everything the teacher says and go over stuff in the book because she didn't do it very well.
11. What role does a teacher (either answer generally or use a specific example) play in your learning?
Teachers learn from other teachers and from students. Students ask questions that encourage us to think and if we don't know the answer, a teacher will find an answer to their question.
12. What is the most important idea, question or emotional response you take away with you as a result of watching this video?
Everyone needs a teacher at some point in their life, no matter where they are.
13. What other questions or issues are raised by this video that should be considered and discussed by aspiring teachers?
I don't really have any questions..
Monday, October 11, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Blog 7
Randy Pausch's Last Lecture
In Randy Pausch's Last Lecture he talks about methods he used as a teacher. He talks about the goals he had growing up and lesson he learned at the beginning of the lecture. He was so "alive" to be in the situation he was in and the way he had such a positive outlook on life and an awesome thing. He knew he didn't have much time left and he took life as it came to him. If I were in his situation, there is no way I could have stood up there and been as positive as he was.
One point Randy Pausch made was about coming up on brick walls. He said that brick walls are there to let us prove how much we want something. He has come to a lot of brick walls in his left, but he didn't let them get in the way. He climbed them and still embraced life. He said "anything is possible" after seeing the man on the moon and then he realized that he could do anything. When he was talking about his childhood football coach he mentioned how the coach stuck with pushing him and that if he hadn’t continued to push him then that would have meant he had given up on him.
I believe teachers need to push students to succeed in everything they do. If one of my students wants to be president one day, I should encourage them and help them in any way possible and never try to change their mind. A lot of teacher may tell their students that their goals and dreams are bad ideas and they may need a new idea and students will become discouraged. Some teachers just lose hope and give up.
I really enjoyed watching this video and this is by far my favorite video. It has really opened my eyes to believing that anything is possible and it came from a man who was dying. This video made me tear up at the thought that anything can happen when you don't even realize it. His story really touches me and if it doesn't open others eyes and touch them, they're crazy. It is sad that this (cancer) had to happen to such an inspirational man.
In Randy Pausch's Last Lecture he talks about methods he used as a teacher. He talks about the goals he had growing up and lesson he learned at the beginning of the lecture. He was so "alive" to be in the situation he was in and the way he had such a positive outlook on life and an awesome thing. He knew he didn't have much time left and he took life as it came to him. If I were in his situation, there is no way I could have stood up there and been as positive as he was.
One point Randy Pausch made was about coming up on brick walls. He said that brick walls are there to let us prove how much we want something. He has come to a lot of brick walls in his left, but he didn't let them get in the way. He climbed them and still embraced life. He said "anything is possible" after seeing the man on the moon and then he realized that he could do anything. When he was talking about his childhood football coach he mentioned how the coach stuck with pushing him and that if he hadn’t continued to push him then that would have meant he had given up on him.
I believe teachers need to push students to succeed in everything they do. If one of my students wants to be president one day, I should encourage them and help them in any way possible and never try to change their mind. A lot of teacher may tell their students that their goals and dreams are bad ideas and they may need a new idea and students will become discouraged. Some teachers just lose hope and give up.
I really enjoyed watching this video and this is by far my favorite video. It has really opened my eyes to believing that anything is possible and it came from a man who was dying. This video made me tear up at the thought that anything can happen when you don't even realize it. His story really touches me and if it doesn't open others eyes and touch them, they're crazy. It is sad that this (cancer) had to happen to such an inspirational man.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
C4T #2 Summary
I was assigned to Mr. David Hopkins. The name of his blog is "eLearning Blog Don't Waste Your Time." In Mr. Hopkins post "Infographic: Online Education & Learning", he mainly talked about education online. I posted the following on his blog: "Online education is becoming very important in schools. Cost is cheaper and it also make it more interesting to learn and also see how others are learning all over the world through the internet. I am an elementary education major at The University of South Alabama and I think that by the time I start teaching, there will be so much I will have to do on the internet and on the computer. I am in Dr. Strange’s EDM 310 class and I was assigned to read your post, I’m glad I Did, it was very interesting! You can check mine out: hyattcarynedm310.blogspot.com", he commented back by saying, "Caryn – Many thanks for the comment, and your kind words. I seem to get a few comments from your colleagues in this EDM310 class; if you’d like to get in touch perhaps there is something we can arrange between us and Dr Strange?
All the best, David."
Overall, I enjoyed his blog, he posts very frequently and I saved his blog to my "bookmarks" so I can check it on a daily basis.
All the best, David."
Overall, I enjoyed his blog, he posts very frequently and I saved his blog to my "bookmarks" so I can check it on a daily basis.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Blog 6
1. The Networked Student
I think this networked student and I am doing the same type of thing right now. I can and have done some of the same things he has done. It is amazing that we can see a professors lessons from all over the world and from the finest universities in the world.
Teachers are needed, like it was mentioned, they are the one's who inform us of all the things we can do with the things we learn and they are the one's who present us with all the knowledge we need to use such things, as technology. I think we need a teacher around so we have someone to talk to and someone who we can ask our questions to.
I enjoyed this video, it made me realize some of the things I could be doing in my classroom when I start teaching. I just have to push them to use technology and teach them the importance of it and all the ways it may be used.
2. A 7th Graders PLN
I am amazed by this 7th graders PLN. She has it so much more advanced than I did when I was her age. She has learned things in her 7 or 8 years of school than I learned in my 13 years. I knew how to use the "basics" before this class but she has so much knowledge for a kid. Good for her!!
3. The Machine is Changing Us
This was a very entertaining video. When I saw 33 minutes, I thought I would be bored right away after 5 minutes but I really enjoy watching him and the video. I don't use a lot of current technology, like Skype or YouTube, I just got an iPhone and I feel behind. I will need to be involved in most of the current websites and technology because I will have students in that generation and I will need to know what they are interested in.
I think this networked student and I am doing the same type of thing right now. I can and have done some of the same things he has done. It is amazing that we can see a professors lessons from all over the world and from the finest universities in the world.
Teachers are needed, like it was mentioned, they are the one's who inform us of all the things we can do with the things we learn and they are the one's who present us with all the knowledge we need to use such things, as technology. I think we need a teacher around so we have someone to talk to and someone who we can ask our questions to.
I enjoyed this video, it made me realize some of the things I could be doing in my classroom when I start teaching. I just have to push them to use technology and teach them the importance of it and all the ways it may be used.
2. A 7th Graders PLN
I am amazed by this 7th graders PLN. She has it so much more advanced than I did when I was her age. She has learned things in her 7 or 8 years of school than I learned in my 13 years. I knew how to use the "basics" before this class but she has so much knowledge for a kid. Good for her!!
3. The Machine is Changing Us
This was a very entertaining video. When I saw 33 minutes, I thought I would be bored right away after 5 minutes but I really enjoy watching him and the video. I don't use a lot of current technology, like Skype or YouTube, I just got an iPhone and I feel behind. I will need to be involved in most of the current websites and technology because I will have students in that generation and I will need to know what they are interested in.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
C4K Summary
I had to comment on a student named Tanner. I commented on their "All About Me" My post was as follows: "Hey Tanner, my name is Caryn and I am in Dr. Strange's class computer class at the University of South Alabama. We have lots of things in common! I love swimming and sleeping! I hope you are enjoying being able to blog and use technology, such as the computer. When I was 14, we didn't have that available to us at school. Enjoy the rest of 8th grade!!" "Tanner commented back: "Caryn that's awesome that we have thing in common what are you going to school for? Oh and Caryn I'll check out our blog." We have lots in common.. Sleeping and swimming!
I also commentd on Tanner's "My Manefesto": "Those are great positive starts to success in school! Your mind is in the right place. Keep your head up and keep these commitments and you will do great in school." Tanner wrote back by just thanking everyone for the comments.
I also commentd on Tanner's "My Manefesto": "Those are great positive starts to success in school! Your mind is in the right place. Keep your head up and keep these commitments and you will do great in school." Tanner wrote back by just thanking everyone for the comments.
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