Week 14
1. What article did you choose to read for your article of choice?
I Have a Question
2. Describe the video resources you watched?
They were stories about kids who didn't realize what they were doing was unsafe. They didn't realize that anyone could find out more information about them even if all they give is an email address. The videos also included bullying. Adults and kids alike create websites and screen names to hurt other people. If you give out your information, it is likely that they will use it against you.
3. Write a paragraph describing what your most important "take-aways" were from the readings and video?
Be safe. Never put too much information on any website. If someone wanted to, they could do searches and find out everything about you. Also, if you know someone found out a password to your email, social networking site, etc. Change it immediately and let your friends know. This will protect you when/if someone else has logged on and said things that you wouldn't say.
4. Write a paragraph or more describing the details of your "doing" experience (you don't need to include any names). This might include:
a. what did the person already know about the topic
She knew more than me. She knew not to put anything you wouldn't mind if anyone saw on the internet because once it is there, it available for anyone to see/find. She also said not to let your kids go unsupervised while on the computer. This will help to keep them safe. Also, there are programs that block things such as chat rooms and even a firewall that you can put on your computer so parents can see who their kids are talking to at all times.
b. what was the person's reaction to what you shared
She wasn't surprised. She realizes that things happens if you aren't careful. She also said the internet is a great tool but can be very dangerous too.
c. what surprised you about the person's reaction to your message
It happened near my parent's home. It is always strange when things happen closer to home because everyone always thinks "oh that will never happen around here."
d. what do you think the person will do with what you have shared, etc.
I believe she will keep doing what she has been doing. She will continue to talk with her friends and her kids about internet safety and make sure they are aware of the dangers. She will also always be aware of who her kids are talking to on the internet.
I completed the University Course Evaluation in RouteY
I completed the Course Feedback Survey
I checked my grades in Moodle. I don't think there is anything that seems incorrect.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Week 11
I watched two videos:
1. Bookends of War (8:14 min)
2. Inside Kapunahala (6:53 min)
Lesson Plans:
Science
Language Arts
Mathematics
1. Bookends of War (8:14 min)
2. Inside Kapunahala (6:53 min)
Lesson Plans:
Science
Language Arts
Mathematics
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Week 10
For our Personal Learning Environment assignment this week, we were asked to watch three videos: I Love Spiders, Habitats, and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See. I learned a lot about using technology with young children from these videos.
In the first video, I Love Spiders, the teacher created a website for the class project. The students were able to use disposable cameras and take pictures of different spiders in the area and post them, along with captions onto the site. They were also able to exchange these photos with another class at a different school, even in a different state. I thought that was super neat and something that kids would love to participate in.
In the second video, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See, the teacher explained that her class of students was not experienced with computers when they entered her classroom, but they loved to explore, learn, and teach each other. This allowed them to be rather proficient on the computer by the second semester. I also thought creating the class video was neat because it was a way to involve the parents. It is one thing to send a newsletter home to parents but they feel so much more involved when they receive copies of these videos that their child has helped create.
In the third and final video, Habitats, I noticed that the kids knew a lot about computers. Some of them even seemed to know more than the teacher. This means it is extremely important to stay up to date with technology so that our students do not pass us. We need to stay current on our laws as well, because we need to teach things such as the copyright laws to our students.
I hope to be able to implement lots of technology into my classrooms, as well as continue to learn more about it!
In the first video, I Love Spiders, the teacher created a website for the class project. The students were able to use disposable cameras and take pictures of different spiders in the area and post them, along with captions onto the site. They were also able to exchange these photos with another class at a different school, even in a different state. I thought that was super neat and something that kids would love to participate in.
In the second video, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See, the teacher explained that her class of students was not experienced with computers when they entered her classroom, but they loved to explore, learn, and teach each other. This allowed them to be rather proficient on the computer by the second semester. I also thought creating the class video was neat because it was a way to involve the parents. It is one thing to send a newsletter home to parents but they feel so much more involved when they receive copies of these videos that their child has helped create.
In the third and final video, Habitats, I noticed that the kids knew a lot about computers. Some of them even seemed to know more than the teacher. This means it is extremely important to stay up to date with technology so that our students do not pass us. We need to stay current on our laws as well, because we need to teach things such as the copyright laws to our students.
I hope to be able to implement lots of technology into my classrooms, as well as continue to learn more about it!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Week 9
1. I completed the mid-course evaluation.
2. I completed the informed consent.
3. Interview with kindergarten teacher at Rock Canyon Elementary.
What technologies are available in the classroom?
She has a laptop, VCR/DVD player, overhead projector, and a "mobile" computer lab. The students also go into the school computer lab with a specialist a few times each week.
What technologies do you wish were available in the classroom?
She wishes she had a digital camera and a video camera as well. Some classrooms at the school have a type of smart board called a Promethean board where you can hook it up to your computer and teach from there.
She mentioned something I found interesting. Title 1 schools get more money, meaning they have more "toys".
How do you use technology to get ideas and prepare materials for the classroom?
She uses her laptop a lot to create worksheets, etc. for her students to do at centers. She also uses the clip art. Another way she uses technology is the internet. She is able to look at the UEN website for ideas for lesson plans. A final way she uses technology is by having a class website for her students parents, which she admitted was not as easy keeping up on as she thought.
Do you think kindergartners are too young to use technology themselves?
As long as it is on their level, she feels that the kids love using the technology. In her experience, they like to play with different programs and manipulate pictures, etc. They also use pictures to make class books for their class library.
Do you think the kids enjoy using technology when they have the opportunity?
She definitely thinks kids enjoy using technology. In her classroom, she makes using the laptops a "choice activity". The kids must finish their "job activity" in order to use the computers. It is a great motivator! The kids also really enjoy going and using the computers in the school computer lab!
2. I completed the informed consent.
3. Interview with kindergarten teacher at Rock Canyon Elementary.
What technologies are available in the classroom?
She has a laptop, VCR/DVD player, overhead projector, and a "mobile" computer lab. The students also go into the school computer lab with a specialist a few times each week.
What technologies do you wish were available in the classroom?
She wishes she had a digital camera and a video camera as well. Some classrooms at the school have a type of smart board called a Promethean board where you can hook it up to your computer and teach from there.
She mentioned something I found interesting. Title 1 schools get more money, meaning they have more "toys".
How do you use technology to get ideas and prepare materials for the classroom?
She uses her laptop a lot to create worksheets, etc. for her students to do at centers. She also uses the clip art. Another way she uses technology is the internet. She is able to look at the UEN website for ideas for lesson plans. A final way she uses technology is by having a class website for her students parents, which she admitted was not as easy keeping up on as she thought.
Do you think kindergartners are too young to use technology themselves?
As long as it is on their level, she feels that the kids love using the technology. In her experience, they like to play with different programs and manipulate pictures, etc. They also use pictures to make class books for their class library.
Do you think the kids enjoy using technology when they have the opportunity?
She definitely thinks kids enjoy using technology. In her classroom, she makes using the laptops a "choice activity". The kids must finish their "job activity" in order to use the computers. It is a great motivator! The kids also really enjoy going and using the computers in the school computer lab!
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