Sunday, October 28, 2012
Blog Post #9
Blog Post #9
In Mr.McClung's "What I've Learned This Year- Volume 4", Mr. Clung talked about two separate things that I liked. He said as a teacher, you must challenge yourself. He stated that if you get bored, or comfortable with your job, how is that making it better for you or the students? I totally agree with that. After doing something for so long, it becomes very easy to become comfortable with yourself in doing whatever it is. As a teacher, if you become comfortable with your job, you tend to get lazy. If you get lazy, you don’t put in as much effort as you could to do the right thing and push your students. Your students see that written all over you. I love this concept that he pointed out.
The other thing that Mr.McClung said in this blog was to "Dance with Who You Brought to the Dance." This means to no worry so much on what your peers view you as a teacher. He was so worried what others thought about him, that he wasn't focused on actual teaching himself. This is great to keep in mind for me when I become a teacher. I loved this attitude.
The second blog I read was his "What Ive Learned -2011." I liked how he said to not be afraid to be an outsider. It's ok to be different than other teachers. Don't try to be like everyone else. I love this. This is going to help me too. It's so hard to not fall into being the "typical teacher." I want to be a inspiring teacher. I want to eat lunch with my students and not be scared to be someone they can talk too.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading these posts. It makes me think a lot on how I can be a better teacher. How I don’t have to be afraid to be someone different in the classroom.
Project #10
PLN
The website I used to start up my PLN is Symbaloo. It was real easy to setup. I use Twitter, as well as YouTube the most. I had no difficulties getting it up and running. Its really easy. I enjoy using it a lot. I put a picture of my PLN account on here for everyone to see. If you would like to use Symbaloo to get your PLN started, just click on the link! It will take you right to it.
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The website I used to start up my PLN is Symbaloo. It was real easy to setup. I use Twitter, as well as YouTube the most. I had no difficulties getting it up and running. Its really easy. I enjoy using it a lot. I put a picture of my PLN account on here for everyone to see. If you would like to use Symbaloo to get your PLN started, just click on the link! It will take you right to it.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Blog Post #8
Richard E. Miller
Richard E. Miller’s video on “This is How We Dream”, is an extraordinary explanation of the future of technology. In this video, Miller explains the difference between incremental learning, and fundamental learning. He talks about how beautiful the future of writing with technology will be. Some of this I can already see in the education system already. Though some of it, I have to question.
Miller explains a lot on incremental learning. He talks on how things have changed. Now, students are working more on a laptop or computer instead of paper. There are lectures, documents, and word process available. Miller explains how the desktop lives a dual life. Collaborating work was my favorite part of this lecture, as well as the part I can question. I love the fact that in education now, students can do power points, blogging, as well as making videos to do projects.
But I often wonder if this gives away too much. Students can get any information offline, so what does this teach them? I agree with Miller when he talks about the beauty of the future of learning. I see how the development in technology has helped many teachers. I see how it can make my job, as a biology teacher, a lot more interesting and motivating. I enjoyed this interesting video.
Carly Pugh
This video brought me to tears. Not only does it make you think about being a person, it makes you think about life. I see exactly why she did it. This works with Dr. Miller exquisitely. It’s about the power of the future. Its about inspiration and motivation. I’m still crying. It’s really an eye opener. I urge anyone, and everyone to watch it. Carly Pugh Video.
Learn to Change, Change to learn
I completely agree with the arguments in this video when they talk about how much technology is needed more in the classroom. I like when they say that jobs these days do not require the same right or wrong answers. You have to know how to problem solve, and collaborate. There are many challenges in the school system. They will be many more to come. Students these days are not in the same mind set as 20 years ago. Times have changed, people have changed. Therefore, students are keeping up with the changes. As teachers, we must learn to listen to them and hear what they say. I like this video a lot. Really makes you think about how you want to teach. Learn to Change, Change to Learn.
Web 2.0
This assignment was given to us by a former classmate. We were told to do a multiple step process. The first assignment was to find something similar to facebook. I picked Ning. Ning offers a variety of things that could help me in the classroom! It uses social integration, forums, and you can organize events instantly. That’s my favorite part. I can be in my classroom, and put together a multiple event for my students. This is a great opportunity and I will definitely use this in the future.
The next assignment was to create a comic strip. I used Make Beliefs Comix. This is a cool way for students to express themselves. I made a comic on how hectic life can get, but to keep your head high! But feel free to go make your own!!! Here is my comic.
My third assignment was to post a poll. I used “Poll Everywhere”. Polls are good for getting students involved with the community outside of school, to get votes, and to learn more about people that surround them. I am going to be a biology teacher, so the poll I did was to see how many students preferred biology over other subjects. Feel free to go on my poll and vote for your favorite sunject. Even though we all know its Biology! <br />
C4T #2
Ben Jones Post
This week, my teacher was Ben Jones. He had an interesting link on Wile E. Coyote, and Road Runner. In this post he explained the differences between the two. Road Runner had way more goals, and he was more related to students. He also stated how he wanted more students to be Road Runners this year. It was a great leadership blog. I throughly enjoyed it.
My comment to Ben Jones Post
I really liked how Ben Jones put up an example to the students through this post. He really showed the difference in the two. Most students these days tend to be more like the Coyote. They want to just go through short cuts and get it done really fast instead of taking their time and looking towards the future. I think more students can learn from this. I will be sharing.
Annie Palmers's Post
I really enjoyed the post that the teacher I was assigned to this week left. I also want to start off by encouraging any elementary education teachers to read as well. This week, Annie Palmer discussed her outlook on free voluntary reading in the classroom. She splits her classroom up into two 30 minute sessions. During the first 30 minutes, Annie teaches a whole group lesson. During the next 30 minutes, Annie splits her classroom into two separate groups to do small group teaching with her, and an independent reading lesson. I think this is very valuable to the children. She was a 5th grade teacher who moved to third grade after eight years. You must have to think; hard to make sure they are all doing it right? Well, the technique Annie uses to keep up with the students progress is great! She makes the students keep a readers notebook, book pins, reading responses, as well as a goal to read 40 books by the end of the year. Its very good ideas for anyone interested in teaching reading also. If you would like to read it you can check it out at her link.
My comment to Annie's post
I really enjoyed Annie's post this week. It inspires me to inspire others through her work. I liked how she set a goal for her students. I think that students like a challenge. It makes the classroom fun, and makes students want to read to get compliments. I can only imagine how difficult it was for Annie to go from teaching eight years of 5th grade, then turn around and do the same for 3rd graders. I admire her. Overall, great post.
This week, my teacher was Ben Jones. He had an interesting link on Wile E. Coyote, and Road Runner. In this post he explained the differences between the two. Road Runner had way more goals, and he was more related to students. He also stated how he wanted more students to be Road Runners this year. It was a great leadership blog. I throughly enjoyed it.
My comment to Ben Jones Post
I really liked how Ben Jones put up an example to the students through this post. He really showed the difference in the two. Most students these days tend to be more like the Coyote. They want to just go through short cuts and get it done really fast instead of taking their time and looking towards the future. I think more students can learn from this. I will be sharing.
Annie Palmers's Post
I really enjoyed the post that the teacher I was assigned to this week left. I also want to start off by encouraging any elementary education teachers to read as well. This week, Annie Palmer discussed her outlook on free voluntary reading in the classroom. She splits her classroom up into two 30 minute sessions. During the first 30 minutes, Annie teaches a whole group lesson. During the next 30 minutes, Annie splits her classroom into two separate groups to do small group teaching with her, and an independent reading lesson. I think this is very valuable to the children. She was a 5th grade teacher who moved to third grade after eight years. You must have to think; hard to make sure they are all doing it right? Well, the technique Annie uses to keep up with the students progress is great! She makes the students keep a readers notebook, book pins, reading responses, as well as a goal to read 40 books by the end of the year. Its very good ideas for anyone interested in teaching reading also. If you would like to read it you can check it out at her link.
My comment to Annie's post
I really enjoyed Annie's post this week. It inspires me to inspire others through her work. I liked how she set a goal for her students. I think that students like a challenge. It makes the classroom fun, and makes students want to read to get compliments. I can only imagine how difficult it was for Annie to go from teaching eight years of 5th grade, then turn around and do the same for 3rd graders. I admire her. Overall, great post.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Blog Post #7
Wendy Drexler: The Networked Student
In Wendy Drexler’s video named “The Networked Student”, many different things are discussed. This video talks about a 21st Century high school student. He attends class 3 days a week, which 2 are online. There are no books, and the teacher doesn’t lecture. She wants her student to learn connective learning. She wants her students to take control of learning.
I really like this style of learning I enjoy how the student has to search blogs around the world. I also like how it builds knowledge base for the student. This day in time, technology is becoming more and more affiliated into education. I like how in the video the 21st century student has an MP3 player that is used for many things. He can communicate with people all around the world, not just listen to music. He listens to lectures on his topic. That’s awesome.
I only have one negative response to this type of teaching. What were to happen if the student forgot to do an assignment? Or, what would happen if the student broke their MP3 player or computer? I like this style of teaching; it just makes me question a few things. I also see how some people would ask why the teacher is needed. I am glad that she is there for support and guidance though. Overall, I see both sides of this situation. Very interesting video to me.
7th Graders PLE
In the video about a 7th grader PLE, She talks about her personal learning environment in detail. I like the way she learns. Her PLE and my PLN are the same within the blog. I like the way she asked for tips from a scientist across the world. This is a very good learning environment. This educates a person in many ways. This video is very interesting. Check it out!
In Wendy Drexler’s video named “The Networked Student”, many different things are discussed. This video talks about a 21st Century high school student. He attends class 3 days a week, which 2 are online. There are no books, and the teacher doesn’t lecture. She wants her student to learn connective learning. She wants her students to take control of learning.
I really like this style of learning I enjoy how the student has to search blogs around the world. I also like how it builds knowledge base for the student. This day in time, technology is becoming more and more affiliated into education. I like how in the video the 21st century student has an MP3 player that is used for many things. He can communicate with people all around the world, not just listen to music. He listens to lectures on his topic. That’s awesome.
I only have one negative response to this type of teaching. What were to happen if the student forgot to do an assignment? Or, what would happen if the student broke their MP3 player or computer? I like this style of teaching; it just makes me question a few things. I also see how some people would ask why the teacher is needed. I am glad that she is there for support and guidance though. Overall, I see both sides of this situation. Very interesting video to me.
7th Graders PLE
In the video about a 7th grader PLE, She talks about her personal learning environment in detail. I like the way she learns. Her PLE and my PLN are the same within the blog. I like the way she asked for tips from a scientist across the world. This is a very good learning environment. This educates a person in many ways. This video is very interesting. Check it out!
Friday, October 12, 2012
Monday, October 8, 2012
Blog Post #6
Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving your childhood dreams
The title itself gives me chills. This man has changed my attitude completely. I loved the fact that in the beginning he says “I don’t want to talk about cancer.” I think that anyone who is having any struggles should watch this. He made amazing points in this video that can help anyone who wants to be a teacher, to do better. He is so positive and believes that the only way to live is to achieve your goals.
He talked about fundamentals. I totally agree. In order to achieve any goal, you must first learn fundamentals. That includes being a teacher. In order to be an amazing teacher, you have to learn from others. It’s more than just teaching. It’s learning from your mentors. This brings me to my first point. As a teacher, you can’t let the students run over you. As Pausch said in his video, “when someone who is teaching you starts to ignore you, that’s when you should worry.” That’s exactly right. I played sports growing up and my father was my coach. He never gave up, because he wanted me to strive to the best. As a teacher, no matter how frustrated I may get, or how much a student wants to give up, we as teachers can not stop mentoring.
Once a student sees a teacher give up, they begin to give up on themselves. And as Pausch says, “Its leadership.” Teachers are leaders for students. I liked how Pausch said that we all should become professors. He explained it as it’s because we can have our cake, and eat it too. He is exactly right. We get to teach. We get to inspire. We get to lead. That’s what is it about. Teachers are not here just to get in front of a classroom and talk, they are here to gather student’s attention and inspire them. Randy does an amazing job at gathering the audience’s attention in this video. It’s because he is so positive. You can not walk into a classroom, no matter how bad your day may be, and bring in a negative attitude. If you do that, the class is not going to hear anything that you will say.
All in all, this man has given me amazing tips. Even though it wasn’t a video on how to teach, or how to be a better teacher, it gives you lessons to learn. No matter what, allow your students to believe in themselves. Pausch believed in everything he did. He inspired others, he let his students inspire him to teach different assignments, and he learned from them as well. That’s how I want to be. To teach, and be taught is amazing. Achieving your childhood dreams isn’t about just doing it to do it. It’s about doing it with you whole heart, believing in it, and fulfilling them as a whole. If you would like to watch this inspirational video, you can find it here.
The title itself gives me chills. This man has changed my attitude completely. I loved the fact that in the beginning he says “I don’t want to talk about cancer.” I think that anyone who is having any struggles should watch this. He made amazing points in this video that can help anyone who wants to be a teacher, to do better. He is so positive and believes that the only way to live is to achieve your goals.
He talked about fundamentals. I totally agree. In order to achieve any goal, you must first learn fundamentals. That includes being a teacher. In order to be an amazing teacher, you have to learn from others. It’s more than just teaching. It’s learning from your mentors. This brings me to my first point. As a teacher, you can’t let the students run over you. As Pausch said in his video, “when someone who is teaching you starts to ignore you, that’s when you should worry.” That’s exactly right. I played sports growing up and my father was my coach. He never gave up, because he wanted me to strive to the best. As a teacher, no matter how frustrated I may get, or how much a student wants to give up, we as teachers can not stop mentoring.
Once a student sees a teacher give up, they begin to give up on themselves. And as Pausch says, “Its leadership.” Teachers are leaders for students. I liked how Pausch said that we all should become professors. He explained it as it’s because we can have our cake, and eat it too. He is exactly right. We get to teach. We get to inspire. We get to lead. That’s what is it about. Teachers are not here just to get in front of a classroom and talk, they are here to gather student’s attention and inspire them. Randy does an amazing job at gathering the audience’s attention in this video. It’s because he is so positive. You can not walk into a classroom, no matter how bad your day may be, and bring in a negative attitude. If you do that, the class is not going to hear anything that you will say.
All in all, this man has given me amazing tips. Even though it wasn’t a video on how to teach, or how to be a better teacher, it gives you lessons to learn. No matter what, allow your students to believe in themselves. Pausch believed in everything he did. He inspired others, he let his students inspire him to teach different assignments, and he learned from them as well. That’s how I want to be. To teach, and be taught is amazing. Achieving your childhood dreams isn’t about just doing it to do it. It’s about doing it with you whole heart, believing in it, and fulfilling them as a whole. If you would like to watch this inspirational video, you can find it here.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
C4K #1, #2
Summarization of Faith's latest post
Faith's first post that I commented on was about her classroom game she played on Monday. It was called blindfold experience. Faith said that you have a partner and get blindfolded. The next thing you have to do is have your partner guide you past tackling bags, and up a stage. She said it was very scary and she was glad she had a partner. Faith explained how much fun Room 14 had with friends and teachers. If you would like to check out Faith's game feel free too!
My comment on Faith's latest post
I really enjoyed reading Faith's game. She seems like a very fun, outgoing, carefree child. I commented on her post by letting her know who I was and what college I attended. I told Faith that I was intrigued by her game. I am very excited to get ot know Faith more and hear her stories.
Collect $2.00
Mr. Capps post was about teaching the students about money. The students rolled a pair of die to collect their amount of money. Then they had to convert the change into bills. First student to collect $2.00 won. The students were allowed to help each other out.
My comment on Mr. Capps post
I throughly enjoyed this blog. I liked how the students were interacting with one another. I also liked how much the students had to value the money that they were given. Very good learning skill.
Faith's first post that I commented on was about her classroom game she played on Monday. It was called blindfold experience. Faith said that you have a partner and get blindfolded. The next thing you have to do is have your partner guide you past tackling bags, and up a stage. She said it was very scary and she was glad she had a partner. Faith explained how much fun Room 14 had with friends and teachers. If you would like to check out Faith's game feel free too!
My comment on Faith's latest post
I really enjoyed reading Faith's game. She seems like a very fun, outgoing, carefree child. I commented on her post by letting her know who I was and what college I attended. I told Faith that I was intrigued by her game. I am very excited to get ot know Faith more and hear her stories.
Collect $2.00
Mr. Capps post was about teaching the students about money. The students rolled a pair of die to collect their amount of money. Then they had to convert the change into bills. First student to collect $2.00 won. The students were allowed to help each other out.
My comment on Mr. Capps post
I throughly enjoyed this blog. I liked how the students were interacting with one another. I also liked how much the students had to value the money that they were given. Very good learning skill.
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