Sunday, February 28, 2010

This is how we Dream 1 & 2
While watching this i was able to relate to what he was saying about communication and how we use to carry around books, we now carry around portable computers. I think that it is so much more useful to have a resource that allows you to do all things at one time. For example he talked about how he was able to write a story about the first year after the VT shooting without stepping foot in a library. We are now fortunate enough to be able to do everything we need to do through a portable computer with the right programs.

Networked Student
How cute! I enjoyed watching this I liked all the people! :) I was trying my best to keep up with what he was saying and what everything meant, but I think i got the message! He was right about one thing we do need teachers to teach this kind of stuff to us most of the things are pretty common sense, but technology is changing so much that each generation has new things to learn!

Network Student Challenges
While I was reading the challenges that may be faced while doing this network stuff, I was thinking myself that would parents want their children doing lots of things on line? Watching and looking at all these blogs are parents okay with their children posting stories online? I may be old fashion, or a little over protected who knows.

Teachers Blog
I looked over the teachers blog and read some things. It looks pretty interesting and i plan to learn a lot!



Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Comments For Kids

Comments for kids

I enjoy doing comments for kids, because i like to look at what the students are doing in school as far as technology. The blogs that i read are awesome!
Week 4: I commented on a class blog that was doing a science lesson. I liked watching the blog because it was hands on and i am always down for some hands on learning!
Week 5:
I commented on a young boy who went to summer camp i enjoyed reading his blog because it sounded like he had lots of fun.

Week 6:
I commented on Bryce's blogs. I commented on the vacation he took and all the fun things he did!


Week 7:
I looked at a class video and they were growing worms, basically a "worm farm" and they had a lot of worms! I loved the idea that the kids were outside, but still learning at the same time!

Week 8:
I commented on a girl that was speaking a different language, and she did a great job!

Week 9: This week I commented on a little boy who was describing his thought on different animals. I thought it was so cute! His favorite animal was his dog Barkley.

WEEK 10
Anasitasia wrote an amazing story about her journey to a new year,the 6th grade. I liked her story because she was very descriptive when she wrote.

WEEK 12
I commented on a picture drawn by a student of a lion sleeping. It was a very good picture and they did a great job at describing what the lion was doing.

WEEK 13
I commented on a boys blog his name is Mohammed, and he blogged about things he is good at.

WEEK 14
I commented on a young girls blog (Jessica). She had a video explaining what would make her good at camping.


Presentation

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Dr. Christie's Site

Dr. Christie's site was very useful and interesting. I was going through all the topics and one that caught my eye was she was using GPS and the different ways you can use it and one was showing her kids how go Geo caching. I found that interesting because I enjoy Geo caching it is so much fun and educational. You utilize the internet, and the GPS. It is a lot of fun and a good reason to go outdoors.

I Pod in Instruction

I pods can be used for instruction in many different ways. One you can record things, two their is music on them, and three the children would enjoy using them.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

NPR Blog on Wikipedia
I always wondered who writes stuff on Wikipedia! I know you can edit it yourself and stuff so that makes it hard to trust, but i think that it should say who posts or edits under the source. Wickipedia is very useful and it is a good starting point, but I would not put it as a reference for anything thats important.

NPR Article
Man! Why didn't I think of something like that lol! A Wikipedia Scanner! I think that is a great idea, because it does link the sources back to the editors! One thing that crossed my mind though is "would people be so honest now knowing that they can be held accountable for the information they put on there?"

Wired Story
Most of all these articles talked about the same thing.

"What I Have Learned This Year" By: Mr. McClung
What a wonderful self examination! I loved this article I think it is so true that the first year is when you learn the most, not only from your studets, but from everyone coworkers, teachers, fellow bloggers :)! I really enjoyed reading this it has made me think about things I may have to work on as a future teacher! Thanks so much!

Sunday, February 7, 2010

PODCAST!

The podcast were interesting to watch (some of them) I do not want to be rude or anything I just do not think i have to watch 20 podcasts to get the idea of it. It is pretty self explanatory! Don't get me wrong i think they are cool and can be really useful in the classrooms for example I saw a teacher made one for reading with her kids and i thouhg that was pretty neat.