Bree Colwell
Journal # 5
This article was published by Parade on February 25, 2007 entitled “How to fight the new bullies”. To tell you the truth, this article hit a little too close to home. I was a victim of school and IM bullying. I was in middle school and I wasn’t the prettiest girl in school there for I had very few friends. The popular girls though it was funny to pick on those less fortunate. To this day I remember crying and wishing I could be accepted for who I was. This article talks about how many students are bullied by others and the sad thing is that the originator will not be caught. In many cases the bullied child is too scared to say anything.
1) How would you reduce bullying in school?
I would have the students write down something they don’t like about themselves and then turn it in. I would read the comment, which would be anonymous, and have a discussion about everyone has something they would like to change, therefore we need to accept students for how they are. Each student is important and they need to feel needed.
2) How can parents be informed of their child’s behavior?
I would tell the parents that the child’s computer should be in a visible place so the information can be well monitored. Many times children stay up to late playing games and talking to people online they shouldn’t be. Parents should have controls on student’s computers so they only have access to child appropriate sites.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Journal # 4
Bree Colwell
Journal # 4
“From toy to Tool” is an article published by L&L and written by Liz Kolb. This article talks about how cell phones can be used in the classroom as tools. Instead of a teacher telling the students not to bring their cell phones to class, the teacher reminds them to bring the phone. By logging on to Gabcast and following the instructions given, teachers and students can post their own information. For teachers this is great because students can now interview first hand and take the interview and post it online for everyone to see and hear. The teacher has made her phone available to use if a student doesn’t have one, but they can also call from a land line because they are using a toll free number.
1) How could teachers use this technology to better there classroom?
Teachers can do so many things with this new technology. They would be able to post homework help online so that students could have their very own tutor at home. They could also log on to get homework if they were out sick. The teacher could post information while on vacation if need be and if the computer was down. The possibilities are endless.
2) Explain one lesson plan that you could use this Gabcast for.
The students would meet up with a historical person (someone who witnessed or lived through a historical event). They would take their phone with them and interview the person. During their presentation to the class, the student could refer to the interview as audio clips.
Journal # 4
“From toy to Tool” is an article published by L&L and written by Liz Kolb. This article talks about how cell phones can be used in the classroom as tools. Instead of a teacher telling the students not to bring their cell phones to class, the teacher reminds them to bring the phone. By logging on to Gabcast and following the instructions given, teachers and students can post their own information. For teachers this is great because students can now interview first hand and take the interview and post it online for everyone to see and hear. The teacher has made her phone available to use if a student doesn’t have one, but they can also call from a land line because they are using a toll free number.
1) How could teachers use this technology to better there classroom?
Teachers can do so many things with this new technology. They would be able to post homework help online so that students could have their very own tutor at home. They could also log on to get homework if they were out sick. The teacher could post information while on vacation if need be and if the computer was down. The possibilities are endless.
2) Explain one lesson plan that you could use this Gabcast for.
The students would meet up with a historical person (someone who witnessed or lived through a historical event). They would take their phone with them and interview the person. During their presentation to the class, the student could refer to the interview as audio clips.
Journal # 3
Bree Colwell
Journal # 3
This article was published by L&L and written by Glenn Bull entitled “Video in the age of participation”. I had no idea how many different resources there are available to teachers on the internet. Through various websites, the weather and climate are just a click away. For example, National Geographic’s web cam you can see Pete’s Pond, a wild Africa site. It is amazing how you can “see” what is going on in other countries. Over nine thousand workshops have been given to over two hundred thousand teachers about DEN (Discovery Educators Network). DEN provides teachers and students with capability to edit and remix licensed unitedstreaming content. About seventy percent of schools in U.S. subscribe to unitedstreaming services. It is up to the teachers to link resources to learning outcomes.
1) How could I use the National Geographic web cam in my classroom?
I would have my students log on to the web came once a day at the same time to see what the animals/people in other countries are doing. I would have them track what they see and have them write a summary of any patterns or non patterns that they observed.
2) How could students incorporate web cams into their everyday life?
For those students who are surfers, they can check out the waves before heading out to the beach. They could also communicate with distant relatives on a regular basis.
Journal # 3
This article was published by L&L and written by Glenn Bull entitled “Video in the age of participation”. I had no idea how many different resources there are available to teachers on the internet. Through various websites, the weather and climate are just a click away. For example, National Geographic’s web cam you can see Pete’s Pond, a wild Africa site. It is amazing how you can “see” what is going on in other countries. Over nine thousand workshops have been given to over two hundred thousand teachers about DEN (Discovery Educators Network). DEN provides teachers and students with capability to edit and remix licensed unitedstreaming content. About seventy percent of schools in U.S. subscribe to unitedstreaming services. It is up to the teachers to link resources to learning outcomes.
1) How could I use the National Geographic web cam in my classroom?
I would have my students log on to the web came once a day at the same time to see what the animals/people in other countries are doing. I would have them track what they see and have them write a summary of any patterns or non patterns that they observed.
2) How could students incorporate web cams into their everyday life?
For those students who are surfers, they can check out the waves before heading out to the beach. They could also communicate with distant relatives on a regular basis.
Journal # 2
Bree Colwell
Journal # 2
The magazine Learning and Leading with Technology published by ISTE wrote this article entitled, “Breathing Fire into Web 2.0”. I found the article interesting how something was designed for one particular use, but has adapted to fit the needs of many. MyDragonNet was designed initially for online storage and calendar system but has evolved to a communication device for students, teachers, parents and many others. Now the person you wish to get a hold of is only a click away. They are comparing it to Web 2.0, which is very helpful in todays fast past world.
1) How would I use this or a similar version in my classroom?
I would be much more available to my students, co-workers, parents and much more. I would also post my lesson notes and slides so the students can ask questions even though I am not right by there with them. Students would also be available to help each other so they could work collaboratively.
2) Would students find this helpful?
I think many students who don’t do their homework have questions and don’t know whom to ask. Many times parents have forgotten how to do math problems and the correct English grammar usage. I feel students would benefit greatly thus improving the quality and quantity of homework turned in.
Journal # 2
The magazine Learning and Leading with Technology published by ISTE wrote this article entitled, “Breathing Fire into Web 2.0”. I found the article interesting how something was designed for one particular use, but has adapted to fit the needs of many. MyDragonNet was designed initially for online storage and calendar system but has evolved to a communication device for students, teachers, parents and many others. Now the person you wish to get a hold of is only a click away. They are comparing it to Web 2.0, which is very helpful in todays fast past world.
1) How would I use this or a similar version in my classroom?
I would be much more available to my students, co-workers, parents and much more. I would also post my lesson notes and slides so the students can ask questions even though I am not right by there with them. Students would also be available to help each other so they could work collaboratively.
2) Would students find this helpful?
I think many students who don’t do their homework have questions and don’t know whom to ask. Many times parents have forgotten how to do math problems and the correct English grammar usage. I feel students would benefit greatly thus improving the quality and quantity of homework turned in.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Journal # 1
Journal #1
The article was written by Eleanor Yang Su of the Union Tribune and was titled; “Professors adjust their methods to reach technology-savvy generation”. This article is very interesting because I am one to multitask. To tell you the truth, I was eating dinner while reading the article and it is so true. Teachers are having a hard time keeping the attention of their students. When the students bring their laptop, cell phones and PDA’s into the classroom, the teachers are now competing with the laptop or any other device that the student would be using to communicate or entertain themselves.
1) What are some ways that teachers can regain the interest of their students?
The teachers who incorporate technology into their classrooms, seem to have a higher interest level. Some teachers are using “clickers” which are remote answer devices. These clickers allow the students to become more interactive with the class discussion with having to speak out in front of the class. The teachers can also create web conferences so students who have questions are able to ask classmates while working in their homework. Teachers can also post their lecture notes and slides so students can refer to them when needed.
2) Can students effectively multitask?
Researchers say that students can multitask well, but not as quickly. Students also tend to make more errors. This is where the “Quantity over Quality” statement comes into play. Most college students would rather be doing something else, but if they have to do it, then they will also do something the enjoy at the same time.
The article was written by Eleanor Yang Su of the Union Tribune and was titled; “Professors adjust their methods to reach technology-savvy generation”. This article is very interesting because I am one to multitask. To tell you the truth, I was eating dinner while reading the article and it is so true. Teachers are having a hard time keeping the attention of their students. When the students bring their laptop, cell phones and PDA’s into the classroom, the teachers are now competing with the laptop or any other device that the student would be using to communicate or entertain themselves.
1) What are some ways that teachers can regain the interest of their students?
The teachers who incorporate technology into their classrooms, seem to have a higher interest level. Some teachers are using “clickers” which are remote answer devices. These clickers allow the students to become more interactive with the class discussion with having to speak out in front of the class. The teachers can also create web conferences so students who have questions are able to ask classmates while working in their homework. Teachers can also post their lecture notes and slides so students can refer to them when needed.
2) Can students effectively multitask?
Researchers say that students can multitask well, but not as quickly. Students also tend to make more errors. This is where the “Quantity over Quality” statement comes into play. Most college students would rather be doing something else, but if they have to do it, then they will also do something the enjoy at the same time.
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