iMovie PSA NETS-T 3

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NETS-T 3
This is an iMovie made on a Mac computer using its free movie software. Using this computer software students are able to model digital age work and learning using current and emerging tools.

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Cifuentes, L., Merchant, Z., & Vural, O.F. (2010). Save the world with web 2.0. Learning and Leading with Technology, 38(3), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-november.aspx

Summary

This article addresses some of the benefits of using web 2.0 tools. Web 2.0 tools are new to this generation of students as ways of finding answers to just about anything. Web 2.0 tools allow students to find tools to either create their own web tool to find answers to their questions. The article talked about specific web 2.0 tools that are now available to students and talks about how these tools help students in and out of the classroom. It also talks about the importance of students using web 2.0 tools to have access to other people, places, and events in the world. Today, it is more important than ever that students are able to connect, communicate and compete on an international level. Web 2.0 tools allow them the access to do this in real time.

How could creating a class wiki as a web 2.0 tool help the classroom?

Creating a class wiki for my students would allow me to give the students a list of developed tools to create their own projects. Creating a class wiki would allow me as an instructor to see how they play out concepts to make sure they understanding the concepts. Also, by using a wiki it is a fun way to assess the students and or a fun way for them to spend extra time on the concept without them thinking they are doing time draining homework assignments. More than ever I think it is important to keep students interested in what they are learning and that they learn in ways that are supportive of their digital lifestyle.

How can I make sure web 2.0 sites are safe for my students?

One thing that scared me personally about the internet is safety. As a future educator either in the classroom or in speech therapy internet safety is very important to me. If I were to create an interactive wiki for my students to use then I would make sure that I checked out every website first. I would also ask for parental permission and or assistance when students used the wiki. I think it is important to use technology in the classroom and for students but it has to be safe.

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Frey, T. J., Houlton, A. L., & Gruis, E. D. (2010). I can see me: webcams in the classroom. Learning and Leading with Technology, 38(3), Retrieved from http:///www.iste.org/LL

Summary

This article talks about the use of web cams in the classroom. This article discussed students reading into the web cam and then watching the videos of themselves reading. This seems like a great way for students to hear the mistakes they are reading. This is also a great way for students to read out loud without being nervous about messing up in front of their peers and teacher. Also, this is a great way for students to get evaluated and helped one student at a time.

How could this be beneficial to speech therapy students?

I am interested in going into the field of speech therapy. I think that using web cams would be a great way for students to hear the mistakes they are making. Also, if I could do the session with them then they would be able to have a correct example as well as their own. Also, with the video those students who had problems with physical errors then they may be able to see where they are actually making the mistake.

How could parents get involved using web cams?

Parents could take a very important role in the use of web cams with their students. If parents were able to assist their students at home using this web cam reading method at home, it would be great practice for the children. Parents could help the children recognize their mistakes and also recognize their successes. If parents were able to take the time and practice with their children that extra help outside the classroom could make a huge change in the child's level of confidence. There are so many shy children who would appreciate the help at home in a place where they feel comfortable and not threatened by other children.

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Cyber Safety Website

 



This is a collaborative website on cybersafety created through Google sites. This website addresses cyberbullying, cyber predators, identity safety, inappropriate content, piracy and plagiarism, and social networking. This is a great source of knowledge with teacher and student tips and also a lot of helpful information for parents.

Wiki Page NETS-T 3

CrappyGraphs - CSUSM Web 2.0 Tools for Educators



This is a wiki page that discusses web 2.0 tools. The specific wiki I created described a tool called "crappygraphs" a tool that helps to create line and venn diagram graphs. This wiki has a wealth of other tools available to look at examples and links to websites. Most are free also!

Inspiration NETS-T 3

This is my NETS-T Inspiration map. This is a digital and visual representation of the 5 net standards for teachers and my interpretation. The text under each subtopic represents parts of the standards that are images. With each image I chose an activity I have done that meets this standard. As a finished product I have a visual map of all the activities i have done and which standard it meets.

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My Professional Learning Network

What is my PLN:
My PLN is my professional learning network. It is something that is web based (in the cloud) and is a resource I am creating by using tools that interest me and that I find helpful. By creating a web based PLN as a future teacher I will be able to access any of my tools anywhere I am, and I will so be able to share it easily with other people, teachers, parents, students and peers. Creating my PLN is something that I can constantly change and upgrade but it is a great place to start connecting with other teaching and educational professionals. Having a PLN is a great way to get ideas and resources from other people that have been working with kids for a while and also with people who are new to the field that may have fresh ideas. Having a digital PLN gives me the ability to learn about new resources and ask questions from people across the world. It is one of the best resources to have and update because it is such an accessible tool and will be so helpful when I join the professional field.

Twitter:
The people I am following on twitter now are

• calisafe
• A site for CA safe schools. Has interesting little topics that discuss school safety
• NatGeoSociety
• The National Geographic twitter account. I think it may have interesting updates and postings and is a great resource for fun information about things in nature.
• usedgov
• US department of education. This will be helpful as a national source of information on education
• MrWejr
• He's a high school principal, a great resource as someone who is in the field and may have great ideas and updates for educators.
• jheil65
• A wonderful twitter resource. Constantly giving updates for informational resources and interesting tools for educators.
• aba_behaviour
• speech therapy plus. I am interested in becoming a speech therapist so I thought this would be a great resource eventually.

On Twitter I followed the #edchat, for Tuesday November 2,2010 at 4 pm. The topic was about if teachers' observations should be more subjective. I think this is a great topic. There are teachers that need to remember how they are testing us, and it would be helpful if they took their own tests. Sometimes teachers present material in a way that is not testable. Teachers who for example show personal images or silent videos may believe they are giving students a break from lecture, but they then give a subjective test on information never presented.
Within the discuss someone responded posing another question asking if students are ever involved in pre and post observation meetings. This is something I would love to be involved in for some professors. There are professors that are horrible, just horrible that need to be pointed out and have a discussion. I have had horrible professors I have complained about at lengths only to discover they are chair of their department and therefore quite difficult to report. There are also professors who may be average teachers but their support and help outside the classroom in office hours and through helpful emails is where they need to be recognized and observed. These teachers spend timeless hours and bend over backwards to make the student understand the material. They should be recognized by their students.
Delicious:
The people I have added to my delicious network are

• Dan Serrato
• Dr. William Bauer
• Jefferey
• Mark Wagner, Ph.D
• Robert Petkus
• Will Richardson

Many of the people I have decided to have in my delicious network are people that I recognize that consistently post bookmarks for educational sites and tools. Many of these delicious users also have their own blogs and or wiki's where that present information, talk about their tools and resources they find helpful and also they discuss topics that interest them. I am not sure who all these people are, what they do, or where they live but I am eager to use their tools and resources to add to my PLN.
Some of the things I tagged in delicious were

• USGS Education-US Geologic Survey, information and resources with maps etc.
• ERIC- Education Resources Information Center
• US Department of Education
• EDU Blogs
• Kathy Schrock's ed tech blogs

I joinged Classroom 2.0. This website has so much information! I was looking at Steve Hargadon's blog. He is one of the people who started classroom 2.0 he also has connections with blackboard, he is on the chair for the global education conference, and many other things. His blog isn't about current topics, it is more an informative schedule of events and interviews taking place through classroom 2.0. I read a blog post by a man who is concerned about the future of text books. He was curious as to what is going to happen with them because history is happening so fast, will the old history be less relevant, and second will it all be digital. I thought it was an interesting question. I personally dislike reading on the computer. I don't feel like I comprehend the material as well if I can't physically read and take notes on the page. I also would understand though that if students start at a young age in elementary school and begin reading on a computer then they may be used to it and find it easier, less material to carry around, have internet access to it wherever they want etc.

Digital Discussion Forum:
I joined classroom 2.0.