My second C4T involved Mrs. Julie Greller's blog A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet. The first post that I commented upon was Books to Read to Kindergartners, and the post detailed a large amount of lists that in turn produced hundreds of age appropriate reading material. I felt that this post was quite interesting as any kindergarten teacher would be able to fill their bookshelf by merely using four or five of the lists. The comment that I left praised her for the compilation of these lists and suggested the addition of all of C.S. Lewis' Narnia series as well as Brain Jacques' Redwall series.
The second post was one entitled 14 Sites About the Salem Witch Trials, and as the title implies, it listed fourteen sites that gave factual information about the Salem witch trials. This post could be of great use to a history teacher looking to collect research for a lesson or even a student looking for trusted information to base a report on. I found it quite impressive that Mrs. Greller took the time to compile such a comprehensive list of professional and vetted sources. My comment that I left on the post was one that discussed my appreciation for her dedicated work and my own interest in the Salem witch trials.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Project #7 Part B
Hello all, here listed below are my two videos for Project #7 Part B. Please enjoy.
For Class
For Parents
For Class
For Parents
Lesson Plan Project
Here is my groups Lesson Plan presented on a website made with Google Sites. We are TT2 Group #1 in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama.
Lesson Plan Project
Lesson Plan Project
Blog Post #7
While analyzing myself and my understanding of the uses of technology in the field of education, I could not determine any true weaknesses. I feel that I am quite well rounded in the sense of learning how to operate and apply new technologies be they simply new forms of media transfer or wholly new systems. I believe I have this proclivity due to the nature of my upbringing as my parents felt it necessary that I learn to type and operate a computer at a young age. Due to this early and frequent access to technology, I am able to adapt quickly to any variation of digital device.
I found the videos quite interesting as they mostly addressed the various new methods of digital information transfer. Personally, I found the How To Make An Audio QRCode. video to be the most interesting as I have always been interested in the use of QR codes and their potential. The idea of using captured audio to reinforce a child's reading in such a way is quite innovative. Mrs. Ginger Tuck and Mrs. Shirley both do a fantastic job of illustrating the various uses of iPads for the lower grade levels in iPad Reading Center, Poplet With Ginger Tuck, AVL and Kindergarten Students, and Tammy Shirley Discovery Education Board Builder Moon Project. Of course, Mrs. Tassin's students prove their mettle in Mrs. Tassin 2nd Grade students share Board Builder Project and Mrs. Tassin students share Board Builder Project by presenting the Board Builder projects that they were able to create using their iPads. Then the conversational videos Using iMovie and the Alabama Virtual Library in Kindergarten and We All Become Learners bring the various successes of young students with these programs to the forefront.
All in all, I would say that the up and coming generation as a whole will no doubt have a familiarity with technology. This however does not discount my age group who grew with the advancement of the digital age as opposed to being born with it already readily available. Growth and innovation do not leave anyone behind, but some people just choose not to participate. In recognition of this my picture is that of a clock to symbolize the eternal march of time.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
C4K Summary September
In my first C4K assignment, I was assigned a seventh grade girl named Lizara from Auckland, New Zealand, and her most recent post was titled Our MTV: Lizara, Quasia and Nikki. With the post was a small music video of which the main point was the subject of unrequited love. I personally was quite impressed by the fact that children so young were able to analyze such a complex topic that even some cannot approach intellectually.
My second assignment had me commenting on a young man by the name of Tatum B.'s post. This young South African fifth grader's topic of discussion was that of Elephant Whispering, and suffice to say little Tatum's empathy towards the elephants was quite remarkable. I wholly believe that young Tatum will indeed leave a positive mark on the world.
The third and final C4K assignment for this month led me to fifth grade Tori from a Massachusetts' blog. Her post was an interesting story in which a young girl named Pepper was inwardly debating whether or not to get a pet crocodile or a light-up pillow. Frankly, Tori's ability to construct a story in which a character carries on an inner dialogue is a testament of skill and ability. Within my comment, I enclosed my advice on the crocodile/ pillow dilemma stating that pillows tend to bite less than crocodiles.
All in all, I was quite impressed with the skills and abilities of children so young, and I am quite looking forward to the following C4K assignments.
My second assignment had me commenting on a young man by the name of Tatum B.'s post. This young South African fifth grader's topic of discussion was that of Elephant Whispering, and suffice to say little Tatum's empathy towards the elephants was quite remarkable. I wholly believe that young Tatum will indeed leave a positive mark on the world.
The third and final C4K assignment for this month led me to fifth grade Tori from a Massachusetts' blog. Her post was an interesting story in which a young girl named Pepper was inwardly debating whether or not to get a pet crocodile or a light-up pillow. Frankly, Tori's ability to construct a story in which a character carries on an inner dialogue is a testament of skill and ability. Within my comment, I enclosed my advice on the crocodile/ pillow dilemma stating that pillows tend to bite less than crocodiles.
All in all, I was quite impressed with the skills and abilities of children so young, and I am quite looking forward to the following C4K assignments.
Project #8: The Book Trailer
Here is my Book Trailer for The Jolly Mon, and I hope that you all enjoy it.
Blog Post #6
It is quite clear that Mr. Capps is certainly full of useful information regarding the ins and outs of project based learning (PBL), and I can say that I learned quite a few things from listening to Dr. Strange's and Mr. Capps' dialogue.
Aside from the validity of PBL, which was discussed thoroughly in the videos Project Based Learning: Experiences of a 3rd Grade Teacher Part 1 and Project Based Learning: Experiences of a 3rd Grade Teacher Part 2, I also learned a great deal about a program named iCurio in the video titled iCurio: Conversations with Anthony. The program itself is somewhat similar to an intranet encyclopedia program that has vetted and appropriate sources at the ready, but it takes this principle to another level in the sense that iCurio uses actual websites that have been reviewed and judged appropriate and scholarly. In addition to this, the program also carries the functionality of using both audio and video and not just text.
Another important point that was made was the emphasis on experience being a teacher by itself. In the video, Use Tech Don'tTeachIt Anthony070113, the idea of letting students teach themselves through the process of trial and error. I myself can vouch for this as it is my method for learning new programs and and any form of technology really, because by using it either correctly or incorrectly you have gained experience with that particular piece of hardware or software.
All in all, I would say that Mr. Capps is an educator that will no doubt influence his students in a positive manner and push them forward in education using PBL. In closing, I will leave you with a drawing entitled infinity by H.B. to represent the places attainable once the door of education has been properly opened.
Aside from the validity of PBL, which was discussed thoroughly in the videos Project Based Learning: Experiences of a 3rd Grade Teacher Part 1 and Project Based Learning: Experiences of a 3rd Grade Teacher Part 2, I also learned a great deal about a program named iCurio in the video titled iCurio: Conversations with Anthony. The program itself is somewhat similar to an intranet encyclopedia program that has vetted and appropriate sources at the ready, but it takes this principle to another level in the sense that iCurio uses actual websites that have been reviewed and judged appropriate and scholarly. In addition to this, the program also carries the functionality of using both audio and video and not just text.
Another important point that was made was the emphasis on experience being a teacher by itself. In the video, Use Tech Don'tTeachIt Anthony070113, the idea of letting students teach themselves through the process of trial and error. I myself can vouch for this as it is my method for learning new programs and and any form of technology really, because by using it either correctly or incorrectly you have gained experience with that particular piece of hardware or software.
All in all, I would say that Mr. Capps is an educator that will no doubt influence his students in a positive manner and push them forward in education using PBL. In closing, I will leave you with a drawing entitled infinity by H.B. to represent the places attainable once the door of education has been properly opened.
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