Sunday, October 21, 2012

Blog Post # 8


This Is How We Dream

This is How We Dream
In Richard Miller's This is How We Dream Part 1, he tries to make it clear to the viewer that the world is changing around us and that there is no going back. Growing up around prints and books allowed information solely from that text. Now living in a world introduced to the web and endless information prints are slowly fading. Not that books are a thing of the past, but the sources of information available are absolutely endless. The incremental changes through networking and technology are changing daily around us as educators, students, or anyone with a job in the 21st century. The collaborative workspace is now word processing and laptops, instead of pencils and paper. The information we can receive at our fingertips is the research riches of the world. Miller mentions that this time currently is the greatest change in human communication in history. I would have to agree 100 % the world is not what it was technology wise, when I was in school looking at the overhead projector. The times are changing and conforming is not an option it is a must to stay on track with 21st century ideas. Texting, emailing, Skype, and Facetime are now the communication resources we can use to stay in contact with others throughout the world. The wonderful Google doc workspace allowing people to work together, and collaborate ideas from anywhere in the world. These are all proof that communication is forever changing and is only advancing in the technology available.

Part Two
Dream
I decided to go ahead and watch all of the part one and two videos Richard Miller created.This is How We Dream Part 2was a video that I didn't really care for too much. Mainly because I have my favorites and this video just seemed somewhat boring. I am prepared to learn everything I can to write with multimedia. Will elementary students be able to write with multimedia? Well you better sit down because of course they will! Students of all ages will be writing with multimedia, and I can't wait to learn more so that I can educate my students on incorporating multimedia in their writing. I do agree with what Richard Miller is saying by our world changing rapidly, and how great it is to be a part of this 21st century experience. In part two he pushes the concept of sharing your ideas via the internet. I agree that sharing your ideas is an excellent way for others to see and possibly to learn from your work. Miller wants educators to push towards a technology based world and leave the past behind us. He wants inspiring teachers that will allow us to achieve our dream of inspiring work spaces for learning and educating. What is a Pedagogie? The definition is a method and practice of teaching, esp. as an academic subject or theoretical concept. Miller speaks of inspiring pedagogies, which will drive forward and advocate for educating others through the advances in technology.

Carly Pugh's Blog Post # 12
After reading Carly Pugh's blog post, I can not wait to create my own blog post assignment. Carly is an English major and it is very apparent when reading her writing. She is so much fun on her blog, and has inspired me to go ahead and start thinking about my future assignment. I loved her YouTube playlist that she created on and honestly watched every video. Her assignment was to create a youtube playlist thinking about our philosophies as a teacher. Taking full advantage of YouTube and all of the videos watched throughout the semester. A few of the options for the playlist include: describe the kind of teacher you would like to be, ways to improve modern education as we know it , ways to improve modern education as we know it , and show ways you can motivate your students. Your YouTube playlist must be published, and needs to be titled with your name, and EDM310 Blog post. At least five of these topics need to be included in the playlist with a minimum of ten videos. Answer the question what could you do with them in your teaching environment? Also, explain how these videos describe your own personal teaching philosophy.I absolutely loved the assignment and I honestly wish it was assigned. I enjoyed watching Carly Pugh's Playlist, and just had an awesome time thinking about what my playlist would be like for my classroom. This is such a great idea for any classroom and any group of students. Thank you so much Carly! Go check out Carly Pugh's Blog!

EDM 310 Is Different
The video The Chipper Series, is about a student named Chipper that attends the University of South Alabama. She is a procrastinator and is never on time with her work. She also never comes to class and when she does she isn't prepared to spend any time on the work. In the video she mentions that she wants to be taught, so she doesn't have to learn. Therefore, she drops out of school and opens a timeline pilot school. This school is designed for students to come to class and spend as much time as they would like on their work. Unfortunately, the school is shut down due to inadequate amounts of class time and instruction. She goes to school online and gets her degree in Education, and Dr. Strange winds up helping her land a job. Once again due to missing class and not being their for her students she loses the job. Next she hops from job to job losing each one before she has a change of heart. Chipper finally decides to go back to school and change her ways to become a better student. Her priorities have changed and she wants to spend time on her classwork, turn her assignments in on time, and actually attend class. It is unfortunate that it took Chipper so long to realize the importance of an education, and the reason why the workload is heavy is to give students the information they need to succeed in the real world at a real job.
EDM 310 for Dummies
EDM 310 have you down ?
The video EDM 310 for Dummies, is a good example of how I felt the first few weeks of EDM 310. In the beginning of this video it shows two students that have lost their minds due to the new information and workload involved with the course. They are confused on many topics and assignments that are being assigned by Dr. Strange. Later it shows two happy students talking over their assignments and how much they are enjoying the course. All of this is thanks to the book they purchased EDM 310 for Dummies. The book contains information including how to use twitter, blogger, Audacity, Delicious, and Skype. The book allows the tools in order to make your intellectual journey a success. I enjoyed watching this video it is clear that it is fake, but the overwhelming feeling this class provides is normal to the not so technology savvy student. When watching this video it made me look forward to creating my own. In my video I would like to include tips on procrastination, and how to manage your time for this course. Also, how to access the class syllabus, manage your PLN for free, learn more on Google Docs, and how to become a successful student in EDM.
EDM 310 for Dummies














Learn to Change, Change to Learn

I couldn't agree more with this videos and the opinions the speakers have about the 21st century student. The students in the 21st century will not need standardized testing to help them reach the dream of their future jobs. The classic "vending machine learning" is a thing of the past, facts and right or wrong answers are not going to help our students succeed. We as educators and future educators can change the way students find information, validate information, collaborate, and problem solve. Welcome to the 21st century! These are skills that students will need for the real work force not just the facts. Because they need to know how to apply the facts in various situations. Creating brave students that have artistic abilities and are multicultural is essential in the 21st century. "Every turned off device, is a turned off student." This was my favorite quote of the entire video, because devices hold the key to endless imaginations, creativity, information, and technology in the classroom. Technology is essential for students to flourish and create relationships through learning. The kids love to have access to technology and they communicate through social networking and blogging. As an educator, students should never be held back from exploring through the surrounding technology.

Scavenger Hunt 2.0
Scavenger Hunt

3.) Find a tool to make-your-own comic strip. Create a comic. Post a picture of it in your blog. Justin Commetti, a former EDM 310 student recommended this tool. Make Believe Comix, is a website that allows you to make your on comic strip.
My Comic Strip

4) Find a tool that you have never used before.
I found a very useful tool for the classroom it is called Puzzle Maker. There are so many fun puzzles that can be made like cryptograms, hidden messages, and even word searches. Learning can be fun! I think making puzzles for the classroom is a great way to maybe put students in groups for learning relationships. Also, the class could work together to solve the puzzles to help learn material for a test. Homework can even be engaging and fun for students with puzzles to go along with the lesson taught. I love puzzle maker and think it is a wonderful interactive tool.

5) Find a tool to create a poll anytime, anywhere.
I created a poll using Poll Everywhere

1 comment:

  1. Kayla,
    I must say that you have one of the cutest blogs that I have seen. I found your blog post #8 very interesting and well written. You properly headed all your sections. The links to the videos and information were all there and worked. All your pictures are sourced, but I would recommend that you find the particular source for the pictures instead of using just google.com. I also noticed a few word missplacments. For exampled, "He wants inspiring teachers that will allow us to achieve...", the word "that" jut doesn't fit. When writing, abbreviations should never be used, "esp." should be spelled out to "especially." I also noticed that in your scavenger hunt you did not post a picutre of your comic strip. However, overall I found your blog to be well written, interesting, and well organized. Great job and keep up the excellent work.
    Nancy

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