Thursday, April 29, 2010
Inspiration NETS for Teachers (NETS 1)
This organizational flow chart was made using the Inspiration software. This chart helped me to plan ahead and organize my artifacts so that I could write the remaining Task Stream Narratives.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Hate Crime Public Service Announcement (NETS 3)
This PSA was created using I-movie software and was in response to the hate crimes that had occured on the CSUSM campus.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Internet Safety (NETS 4)
JCCS Internet Safety
This collaboration artifact was put together on google docs amongst myself and 5 other peers. We visited the JCCS internet site and did one of the weekly assignments which are shown and reflected upon above.
This collaboration artifact was put together on google docs amongst myself and 5 other peers. We visited the JCCS internet site and did one of the weekly assignments which are shown and reflected upon above.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Journal 9: Playing with Skype (NETS 5)
Weller. T. (2010). Playing with Skype. L&L Publications, 37. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=March_April_No_6_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4516&ContentID=25508&DirectListComboInd=
This article was focused on a particular way that this author found Skype being used. A group of music teachers were trying to find how they could best educate not only their own students on the background of the composers but also the audience at their performances. They used Skype and conference directly with the composers of each of the songs that they were learning and going to perform. This helped the students become more educated around why and how the composer composed this song. Many of the people they mentioned in the article said that the Skype program was very easy to install and use for those who have had no previous knowledge on how to use it. Overall they found success incorporating this program into their music programs and were able to find money to easily fund its continuation.
What other ways could Skype is used in other subject areas in the classroom? Some of the ideas that I came up with were using Skype possibly in a language learning subject class such as Spanish. The children could web chat with other kids their age in Spain and get hands on interaction with the language. I also thought of possibly using Skype in the science class in which the students could see live web experiments as it pertains to the science lessons they are learning.
Do you think Skype is a good idea to use in the classroom especially during these tight budget times? Yes, I believe that Skype would actually save more money in the long run. For example instead of spending money to send the music students to a museum or an arts student to a show they could get a live web feed of the information and venue without all the cost of fees and transportation.
This article was focused on a particular way that this author found Skype being used. A group of music teachers were trying to find how they could best educate not only their own students on the background of the composers but also the audience at their performances. They used Skype and conference directly with the composers of each of the songs that they were learning and going to perform. This helped the students become more educated around why and how the composer composed this song. Many of the people they mentioned in the article said that the Skype program was very easy to install and use for those who have had no previous knowledge on how to use it. Overall they found success incorporating this program into their music programs and were able to find money to easily fund its continuation.
What other ways could Skype is used in other subject areas in the classroom? Some of the ideas that I came up with were using Skype possibly in a language learning subject class such as Spanish. The children could web chat with other kids their age in Spain and get hands on interaction with the language. I also thought of possibly using Skype in the science class in which the students could see live web experiments as it pertains to the science lessons they are learning.
Do you think Skype is a good idea to use in the classroom especially during these tight budget times? Yes, I believe that Skype would actually save more money in the long run. For example instead of spending money to send the music students to a museum or an arts student to a show they could get a live web feed of the information and venue without all the cost of fees and transportation.
Journal 8: Navigate the Digital Rapids (NETS 4)
Lindsey. J., & Davis., V. (2010). Navigate the digital rapids. L&L Publications, 37. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3720092010/MarchAprilNo6/Navigate_the_Digital_Rapids.htm
This article main theme was to show how important it is that teachers and schools know how to not only properly understand copyrighting information but also how to properly use the new technologies that have developed. Teachers need to know how these new programs work and why they are important so that they can use them to best connect the students to the technologies main purpose. The author refers to “flat classroom projects” as projects in which schools teachers are able to monitor students use of these new technologies. This monitoring teaches them not just how to use these technologies but also the rules and guidelines that surrounds these new tools. One example the author’s using is teaching them to show students how to use appropriate language and images when using online digital tools. The main program these projects are focused on our social networking and collaboration tools. The author uses the analogy of navigating rapids to show that although the journey might be rocky and difficult in the end the final reward will be so worth it.
Why are programs likes “flat classroom projects” so important to schools trying to incorporate these new tools? These programs are important because they help not only properly educate the teachers of online digital citizenship and etiquette but also help promote safe and right use for students. I also think that this programs will be beneficial because not only are the teachers allowed to hold students accountable for mis use of the programs but their own peers can also point them out to them.
Would it also be beneficial to promote programs like these among faculty and teachers? I think that projects like the one mentioned in this article might also help teachers and faculty be held accountable for their online citizenship and how they portray themselves online. This might help also promote a sense of check and balance among the entire school campus.
This article main theme was to show how important it is that teachers and schools know how to not only properly understand copyrighting information but also how to properly use the new technologies that have developed. Teachers need to know how these new programs work and why they are important so that they can use them to best connect the students to the technologies main purpose. The author refers to “flat classroom projects” as projects in which schools teachers are able to monitor students use of these new technologies. This monitoring teaches them not just how to use these technologies but also the rules and guidelines that surrounds these new tools. One example the author’s using is teaching them to show students how to use appropriate language and images when using online digital tools. The main program these projects are focused on our social networking and collaboration tools. The author uses the analogy of navigating rapids to show that although the journey might be rocky and difficult in the end the final reward will be so worth it.
Why are programs likes “flat classroom projects” so important to schools trying to incorporate these new tools? These programs are important because they help not only properly educate the teachers of online digital citizenship and etiquette but also help promote safe and right use for students. I also think that this programs will be beneficial because not only are the teachers allowed to hold students accountable for mis use of the programs but their own peers can also point them out to them.
Would it also be beneficial to promote programs like these among faculty and teachers? I think that projects like the one mentioned in this article might also help teachers and faculty be held accountable for their online citizenship and how they portray themselves online. This might help also promote a sense of check and balance among the entire school campus.
Journal 7: Beginners guide to interactive Virtual Field Trips (NETS 2)
Zanetis. J. (2010). Beginners guide to interacting virtual field trips. L&L Publications, 37. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=March_April_No_6_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4516&ContentID=25443&DirectListComboInd=D
This article was centered on the process and idea of interactive virtual field trips. During this article the author discussed the different forms of virtual field trips as well as how someone could find them and access them. The two types of virtual field trips discussed were interactive and Asynchronous. Asynchronous virtual field trips are not live feeds but contain videos and sites where you can see videos and tours of the museums and so forth. One of the sites listed was efieldtrips.org. Interactive virtual field trips on the other hand are real time life feeds. These virtual field trips usually take place over video conferencing technology and can be connected to museums, offices and a variety of other places. This allows students to have a firsthand look and tour of these educational places and allows them to ask questions to the coordinators if they arise, thus allowing them to interact one on one with the tour guide. The author recommends the best way to get started is to find out if your school has video conferencing capabilities then simply find what educational institutions and museums offer such video virtual tours.
How can this be used in the classroom? This can be used in the classroom in a variety of ways. A teacher can do virtual tours of a museum to learn about history or even see a scientist do an experiment if the resources are not readily available at that school. Using these virtual tools one won’t have to find transportation, time, and money sending the children to these actual venues. With cuts in budgets this seems to be a very beneficial alternative idea.
How could these virtual field trips be transformed to work with all abilities of students? One idea that I thought of is trying to see what venues could do hearing impaired virtual tours possibly in sign language. This would help those students who were hearing impaired or special needs. Other transformations and add on to the technology might also help those who might have sight or learning disabilities.
This article was centered on the process and idea of interactive virtual field trips. During this article the author discussed the different forms of virtual field trips as well as how someone could find them and access them. The two types of virtual field trips discussed were interactive and Asynchronous. Asynchronous virtual field trips are not live feeds but contain videos and sites where you can see videos and tours of the museums and so forth. One of the sites listed was efieldtrips.org. Interactive virtual field trips on the other hand are real time life feeds. These virtual field trips usually take place over video conferencing technology and can be connected to museums, offices and a variety of other places. This allows students to have a firsthand look and tour of these educational places and allows them to ask questions to the coordinators if they arise, thus allowing them to interact one on one with the tour guide. The author recommends the best way to get started is to find out if your school has video conferencing capabilities then simply find what educational institutions and museums offer such video virtual tours.
How can this be used in the classroom? This can be used in the classroom in a variety of ways. A teacher can do virtual tours of a museum to learn about history or even see a scientist do an experiment if the resources are not readily available at that school. Using these virtual tools one won’t have to find transportation, time, and money sending the children to these actual venues. With cuts in budgets this seems to be a very beneficial alternative idea.
How could these virtual field trips be transformed to work with all abilities of students? One idea that I thought of is trying to see what venues could do hearing impaired virtual tours possibly in sign language. This would help those students who were hearing impaired or special needs. Other transformations and add on to the technology might also help those who might have sight or learning disabilities.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Journal 6: Collaborative Documents (NETS 5)
Collaborative documents are much like they sound. They are documents where different people come together and put their ideas together, thus collaborating on a particular document. These type of collaborations are more then just to individuals getting together formulating common ideas and putting them down on paper. With new influences in technologies now these collaborations can take place via the World Wide Web. A common tool that is used to achieve such task is known as Google Docs. This tool is the tool that I will discuss pertaining to the Classroom 2.0 assignment. Google Docs is a fairly new program that allows collaborations on documents, power points and much more. All one needs to access this tool is a Gmail account and internet access. An individual goes onto goggle.com and selects the Google Docs application. Then simply start a new document or project and you are one your way. To add people to be able to see and edit your document or project simply just click on the invite people icon and type in the individuals Gmail address. This will allow those that you added to be able to not only see your document but also add and make any changes they see fit. Another good aspect about this tool is that the Google Docs application shows you the last time the document was updated and auto saves it constantly. Tools like Google Docs are good for group PowerPoint projects or collaboration papers because instead of individuals having to make individual slides or documents then cutting and pasting they can simply just all input their information into the online Google Doc.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Classroom Newsletter (NETS 1)
This artifact was created on word and was an individual creative piece given an example of what a future newsletter for my classes might look like. The newsletter contained original information as well as use of pictures, images and other features.
NETS Guidelines Powerpoint (NETS 2)
This artifact was a powerpoint that I put together to show some of the ways this class assignment I came up with could be used to fit into the NETS standards for students.
NETS Collaborate Powerpoint Rubric( NETS 2)
This is the NETS Powerpoint rubric for the Ed422 class at CSUSM. This rubric was created collaboratively by the students and the teacher.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Journal # 4: Finding Students who Learn through the Media (NETS 1)
Journal 4: Finding Students Who Learn Through the Media
Bull, G. (2010). Finding students who learn through the media. Publications L&L, 37(5), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=February_No_5_4&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4495&ContentID=25255&DirectListComboInd=D
This article discussed the assimilation of web based tools into the classroom. The author discussed programs such as Primary Access and Movie Maker which allows students to combine images, film, music and other multimedia in order to make a digital work of art. This Primary Access program is created so that students will have the easiest transitioning using and making their projects on this program. A study was done to see if students preferred using programs like these instead of writing essays or doing written examinations. The study found that most times students were more passionate and spent more time working on the projects using these programs then on essays or exams.
How do programs like these in the classroom help tackle the idea of multiple intelligences? Using programs and activities like the ones mentioned in this article will help those children who are not writers or text takers use their own creative skills to show their knowledge of a particular topic. When we allow students who have different learning style experiment with different types of learning and assessments it will help them find their own strengths and weaknesses in regards to multiple intelligences.
Do you think as future educators that it would be hard to assimilate these programs into our curriculum? Speaking from myself, I believe that programs like these would be extremely beneficial to students. Instead of just giving students a list of facts and dates to memorize they get to fully analyze and creatively examine certain subjects and topics to get a different perspective and understanding. Starting small with one project or activity a year with programs like these might be a good place to start.
Bull, G. (2010). Finding students who learn through the media. Publications L&L, 37(5), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=February_No_5_4&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4495&ContentID=25255&DirectListComboInd=D
This article discussed the assimilation of web based tools into the classroom. The author discussed programs such as Primary Access and Movie Maker which allows students to combine images, film, music and other multimedia in order to make a digital work of art. This Primary Access program is created so that students will have the easiest transitioning using and making their projects on this program. A study was done to see if students preferred using programs like these instead of writing essays or doing written examinations. The study found that most times students were more passionate and spent more time working on the projects using these programs then on essays or exams.
How do programs like these in the classroom help tackle the idea of multiple intelligences? Using programs and activities like the ones mentioned in this article will help those children who are not writers or text takers use their own creative skills to show their knowledge of a particular topic. When we allow students who have different learning style experiment with different types of learning and assessments it will help them find their own strengths and weaknesses in regards to multiple intelligences.
Do you think as future educators that it would be hard to assimilate these programs into our curriculum? Speaking from myself, I believe that programs like these would be extremely beneficial to students. Instead of just giving students a list of facts and dates to memorize they get to fully analyze and creatively examine certain subjects and topics to get a different perspective and understanding. Starting small with one project or activity a year with programs like these might be a good place to start.
Journal # 3: Keeping the Peace (NETS 5)
Journal # 3: Keeping the Peace
Levinson., M,. (2009). Keeping the peace. Publications L&L, 37(5), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=February_No_5_4&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4495&ContentID=25237&DirectListComboInd=D
This article discussed a situation that came up at a middle school called Nueva. The middle school tried piloting a new program that allowed a one to one ratio of students to lap tops. Students began to widely use I –chat and instant messaging program before, during and after school and these lead to an up roar from parents. Then when they tried to ban this program from the students they responded in a similar matter. There were some parents who found this program and the software on it particularly helpful because it allowed this particular student to be able to spend time socializing with her friends since she was a commuter student. Many students had problem with the school because they didn’t know how to sensor these programs since they took place at school most times. To help combat these problems this program now has a boot camp at the beginning of school to orientate the students how to use their lap tops. In addition there are also boot camp training seminars that teach faculty members, teachers and parents how to use the computers and how to led discussion with them throughout the year.
Why might programs like the one mentioned in this article be useful to students? Programs like these are helpful to students because not only does it give them firsthand experience with different, useful, types of technology. But also helps them to be able to be more creative and reach outside the realm of an average everyday classroom. Computer technology has so many useful programs for students helping them learn about them earlier will only help them more in the end.
What also possible ways could the schools try to work more closely with the parents with this program to help so that both sides are content? The boot camp idea is a push in the right direction but I think that a major idea that has to be hashed out before hand is to show parents how far technology has change and emerged. For most parents they only see the bad of children using computers they never get to see how useful and important these computers can be to and for their child’s education.
Levinson., M,. (2009). Keeping the peace. Publications L&L, 37(5), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=February_No_5_4&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4495&ContentID=25237&DirectListComboInd=D
This article discussed a situation that came up at a middle school called Nueva. The middle school tried piloting a new program that allowed a one to one ratio of students to lap tops. Students began to widely use I –chat and instant messaging program before, during and after school and these lead to an up roar from parents. Then when they tried to ban this program from the students they responded in a similar matter. There were some parents who found this program and the software on it particularly helpful because it allowed this particular student to be able to spend time socializing with her friends since she was a commuter student. Many students had problem with the school because they didn’t know how to sensor these programs since they took place at school most times. To help combat these problems this program now has a boot camp at the beginning of school to orientate the students how to use their lap tops. In addition there are also boot camp training seminars that teach faculty members, teachers and parents how to use the computers and how to led discussion with them throughout the year.
Why might programs like the one mentioned in this article be useful to students? Programs like these are helpful to students because not only does it give them firsthand experience with different, useful, types of technology. But also helps them to be able to be more creative and reach outside the realm of an average everyday classroom. Computer technology has so many useful programs for students helping them learn about them earlier will only help them more in the end.
What also possible ways could the schools try to work more closely with the parents with this program to help so that both sides are content? The boot camp idea is a push in the right direction but I think that a major idea that has to be hashed out before hand is to show parents how far technology has change and emerged. For most parents they only see the bad of children using computers they never get to see how useful and important these computers can be to and for their child’s education.
Journal # 2: Using Podcast to Develop a Global Perspective (NETS 5)
Journal # 2: Using Podcast to Develop a Global Perspective
Maguth, B., & Elliot, J. (2010). Using Podcasts to develop a global perspective. Publications L&L, 37(5), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=February_No_5_4&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4495&ContentID=25244&DirectListComboInd=D
This article discusses a schools use of podcast to teach students to learn more about other cultures. Each student would develop their own podcast broadcast of a debate on a global issue. The students were asked to write, moderate and record the debate. The students would first get together and discuss global issues then once they found one that interested them or they found important they start the writing and recording process. This activity allowed students to not only learn about the podcasting program but to also develop and showcase their understanding on global issues as well as make them aware of global issue they might not have know existed.
Besides teaching students how to use this particular product and program through this activity what other useful tools can students learn? Through this group activity student get to learn how to work together and collaborate on ideas with other students in the class. They get to learn how to work together and share tasks. In addition this particular project allowed student to research and decide which global discussion was most important to them. So in a sense gives the students a chance to shape their own education.
What could be done to help educate teachers and parents at school so that they could teach students how to use programs like podcast? I think that seminar training sessions would be very beneficial to not only parents and teachers but also sometimes students. It would give them the training to understand how this program works and how useful it can be for an array of different activities.
Maguth, B., & Elliot, J. (2010). Using Podcasts to develop a global perspective. Publications L&L, 37(5), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=February_No_5_4&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4495&ContentID=25244&DirectListComboInd=D
This article discusses a schools use of podcast to teach students to learn more about other cultures. Each student would develop their own podcast broadcast of a debate on a global issue. The students were asked to write, moderate and record the debate. The students would first get together and discuss global issues then once they found one that interested them or they found important they start the writing and recording process. This activity allowed students to not only learn about the podcasting program but to also develop and showcase their understanding on global issues as well as make them aware of global issue they might not have know existed.
Besides teaching students how to use this particular product and program through this activity what other useful tools can students learn? Through this group activity student get to learn how to work together and collaborate on ideas with other students in the class. They get to learn how to work together and share tasks. In addition this particular project allowed student to research and decide which global discussion was most important to them. So in a sense gives the students a chance to shape their own education.
What could be done to help educate teachers and parents at school so that they could teach students how to use programs like podcast? I think that seminar training sessions would be very beneficial to not only parents and teachers but also sometimes students. It would give them the training to understand how this program works and how useful it can be for an array of different activities.
Journal #1: Computing in the Clouds (NETS 5)
Journal #1: Computing in the Clouds
Johnson., D. (2009). Computing in the clouds. Publications L&L, 37(4), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3720092010/DecemberJanuaryNo4/Computing_in_the_Clouds.htm
This article was about the so called, Cloud, or internet. The author discussed many new programs on the web that can store documents, data, as well as pictures that don’t take up space on a hard drive or flash drive. Some of the programs he discussed were programs such as Google docs and email programs that allow you to save and share and open your documents on different computers and with different people. Net books came into this discussion as a possibility usage in schools. The author believes that by using cheaper “net books” in the classroom students and faculty members could make and share and store data easier. Although the author talks highly of these cloud movement he says there can still be some down falls such as lack of internet connection and with net book inabilities to make cd’s and DVDs over the web. But in the bigger picture programs that the “cloud” offers will only lead to more opportunities and benefits for both you and your computer in the end.
Why would it be better to use programs like these not only for personal use but also in the classroom? Let’s say we have a scenario in which a teacher has all her grades in a document saved on her computer. One day an accident happens are her computer breaks down and she loses all her hard drive. The teacher didn’t back up her document of her grades and doesn’t have them recorded anywhere else. This teacher would be in quite a pickle. If the teacher used programs such as googleDocs or emailing programs the teacher could have had her grade sheet posted someone where she could always access it even if her computer personal computer broke.
How could teachers utilize the “cloud” in regards to students learning? One activity that I thought would be beneficial with programs that the cloud offers is a research type project. You can have the kids go to a museum or exhibit and asked them to blog about what they saw and what they thought. Then have the students use social booking marking and Google Docs to collaborate with another student with a similar topic where they could put together a short research summary about what they saw at that exhibit or museum.
Johnson., D. (2009). Computing in the clouds. Publications L&L, 37(4), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3720092010/DecemberJanuaryNo4/Computing_in_the_Clouds.htm
This article was about the so called, Cloud, or internet. The author discussed many new programs on the web that can store documents, data, as well as pictures that don’t take up space on a hard drive or flash drive. Some of the programs he discussed were programs such as Google docs and email programs that allow you to save and share and open your documents on different computers and with different people. Net books came into this discussion as a possibility usage in schools. The author believes that by using cheaper “net books” in the classroom students and faculty members could make and share and store data easier. Although the author talks highly of these cloud movement he says there can still be some down falls such as lack of internet connection and with net book inabilities to make cd’s and DVDs over the web. But in the bigger picture programs that the “cloud” offers will only lead to more opportunities and benefits for both you and your computer in the end.
Why would it be better to use programs like these not only for personal use but also in the classroom? Let’s say we have a scenario in which a teacher has all her grades in a document saved on her computer. One day an accident happens are her computer breaks down and she loses all her hard drive. The teacher didn’t back up her document of her grades and doesn’t have them recorded anywhere else. This teacher would be in quite a pickle. If the teacher used programs such as googleDocs or emailing programs the teacher could have had her grade sheet posted someone where she could always access it even if her computer personal computer broke.
How could teachers utilize the “cloud” in regards to students learning? One activity that I thought would be beneficial with programs that the cloud offers is a research type project. You can have the kids go to a museum or exhibit and asked them to blog about what they saw and what they thought. Then have the students use social booking marking and Google Docs to collaborate with another student with a similar topic where they could put together a short research summary about what they saw at that exhibit or museum.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Social Bookmarking Responses (NETS 4)
Social Bookmarking
1. This virtual tour I looked at was about Influenza epidemic of 1918. The tour described what the influenza was and how many people were greatly affected by the epidemic. Many of the cases came without previous symptoms and resulted in death. Sites like these are very influential to teachers especially now with all the budget cuts. Instead of spending money on transportation and fees into these museums the teacher could take their students on a virtual tour of an exhibit. This could also be very useful if a teacher was trying to find a way to connect a historic issue to a present day issue by using the internet and simply showing them one of the virtual tours.
2. Some of the groups that I personally feel are most at risk in regards to achievement gaps would be the students in the Black and Hispanic groups. Many of the schools within the district we live are majorly Hispanics and have to deal with an array of achievement gap characteristics that most majority groups don’t have to. I felt that many of these areas could be very influential and help my teaching style. There were a few that did stand out although. “Engaging school staff in discussions and activities that offer an opportunity to explore attitudes, beliefs, and values related to cultural diversity and cultural competence” I believe is important because it teaches and can teach the importance of not being so closed minded. When we teach children and adults to not only value themselves and their culture but to be aware and acceptant of others in changes the shape of our world one step at a time. Another area that would fit nicely into my teaching style would be the area involving engaging the school to develop a mission statement that incorporates cultural competency. By having the entire school focuses around these cultural awareness and acceptance it opens students, faculties and even parents eyes to diversity awareness. Diversity in schools doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Lastly networking with the students, faculty community and parents would be an important area as well because like all of the other areas it increases cultural and diversity awareness. When we can get individuals aware it’s what I believe the first step towards helping ever cultural diverse student feel like they have a place in society and the educational system.
3. I took the cyber bullying quiz for the 7-10 ages. My total score was a 1which set me in the cyber saint category. This seems like the right area for me to be in because I rarely picture myself as a bully especially in regards to cyber bullying. One thing that I learned from the teacher area was about not only the different types of cyber bullies but also how to combat each type. According to this site, there are four different types of bullies. These four types are the Vengeful Angel, the Power Hungry, the Mean Girls, and the Inadvertent Cyber bullying. The Vengeful Angel’s are those who try or think they are protecting themselves or other from the bad guys. To combat these types of bullies it can be helpful to let them know that being a bully themselves doesn’t help. Possibly coming up with a place that this type of individuals can report bullies could help lessen the occurrence of these types of bullies. The Power Hungry bullies want to exert or show that they are superior and show their authority. What surprised me about this type is that typical this kind of bully is the victim on non cyber bullying. The third group Mean Girls is all about basically ego building. The one bully or bully group wants to make themselves viewed as superiors. The last group known as Inadvertent Cyber bullying it is basically how it sounds someone who is bullying without really thinking they are doing it. They just say or do something online without thinking that most time makes them look like cyber bullies. Knowing the different types of bullies would be helpful in the classroom because you could know what they look like and how these groups start and how to keep them from spreading into widespread problems.
4. Under the Subjects Access link on this site I found a site that was particularly interesting. The site is called Cybrarian and it is a site that gives students help with their HW in different areas of interest. The site has links to good places to look for research and data as well as practice test and quizzes for extra help in certain areas of interest. This site could be helpful in the classroom because it would give a student’s another place they could go for not only HW help, but also for help in researching and how to research certain topics. Under the Teachers Helpers tab one area that I found some useful information was under the tab critical evaluation information. Under this tap there were many sites in which one could find critical evaluation test so individuals and students could test sites as far as copyright materials, authenticity and whether the data on the site was scholarly or not. Sites like this would be useful in school age children who are just starting to do research type projects because it would help them better decipher what is authentic information on the web to use and what is not as useful. I would have students use this before each research project to get them to figure out if the information they are using for their projects is the best information to use for those particularly topics.
5. My top three multiple intelligences were Interpersonal, Intrapersonal and Bodily Kinesthetic. I watched the video entitled “Multiple Intelligence Leaves No Child Behind” This video was about a school called Key Learning Community in which the curriculum was solely based on multiple intelligences. They had different types of teaching and reporting scores methods than do most schools. A program called PODS allowed the students to choose a multiple intelligence that they particularly liked or were strong in and do part of the activity that day in that area of multiple intelligence. The principal at this school discussed in the video that problem with the “No Child Left Behind” law and how it is hindering their school from expanding and really truly getting to teach how it would like for the students because of all the testing the students are required to do for this program.
6. The lesson that I choose was called Put Ups. This lesson was geared towards 3rd- 5th grade students. The subject was mix it up. The main purpose of this lesson was to teach students to put up their peers instead of always putting others down with their words. That activity consisted of having slips called put up slips in which students could right put ups about the other students throughout the week. This put ups could include something they saw their peers do well or something they like about them. I would use this in my classroom to teach my students how important words can hurt or help someone. Even if you don’t mean to hurt someone with your words you can. By teaching them to say nice things and be nice to each other it will help students feel more comfortable in the classroom and more comfortable around their peers. I would try and keep this activity as a yearly thing in which students could write put ups to other students throughout the year.
7. Two questions that I found interesting were question #12 and #13. Question #12 was in regards to homosexual students. It stated that the percentage of gay, bisexual and transgender students’ report that their teachers never or rarely respond to homophobic demands by other students was equal to 84.5%. It was shocking to me to see this number so high. All students should feel safe in the school setting both from physical harm and verbal harm. It is sad to see that teachers don’t treat these kids with the same protection that they deserve. Another question that interested me was question #13. This question was in regards to US workers annual income. It asked what the annual average income of a full time US worker was in regards to CEOs income. The incredibly shocking answer was that it was equal to the hourly earnings of average CEOs in the US. This fact alone shows just how so little of the population has so much of our nation’s wealth. When the majority of the US works so hard to just make average hourly pay of a top CEO they have a great deal more than the majority of the Country. In my opinions most of the average US workers do much more tedious and harder work that even the World’s most successful CEO’s.
8. My score on the netiquette quiz was an 80%. It is important to teach students about netiquette because it will help them not only look more professional to society but also to their peers. These rules will also help eliminate or lessen many of the cyber bullying cases that come up from people posting mean or harmful things in chat rooms and on other social networking sites. By teaching students about proper net techniques just like you would proper manners it helps them be perceived in a better image. Teaching kids about the rules of things such as emails and chat rooms will also help them from getting themselves into sticky situations later on. Technology and texting type applications are slowly becoming the way of the future teaching kids about the proper way of doing things in areas like these will only make things better for their future. So do your part and teach your students about the rules of Netiquette :)
1. This virtual tour I looked at was about Influenza epidemic of 1918. The tour described what the influenza was and how many people were greatly affected by the epidemic. Many of the cases came without previous symptoms and resulted in death. Sites like these are very influential to teachers especially now with all the budget cuts. Instead of spending money on transportation and fees into these museums the teacher could take their students on a virtual tour of an exhibit. This could also be very useful if a teacher was trying to find a way to connect a historic issue to a present day issue by using the internet and simply showing them one of the virtual tours.
2. Some of the groups that I personally feel are most at risk in regards to achievement gaps would be the students in the Black and Hispanic groups. Many of the schools within the district we live are majorly Hispanics and have to deal with an array of achievement gap characteristics that most majority groups don’t have to. I felt that many of these areas could be very influential and help my teaching style. There were a few that did stand out although. “Engaging school staff in discussions and activities that offer an opportunity to explore attitudes, beliefs, and values related to cultural diversity and cultural competence” I believe is important because it teaches and can teach the importance of not being so closed minded. When we teach children and adults to not only value themselves and their culture but to be aware and acceptant of others in changes the shape of our world one step at a time. Another area that would fit nicely into my teaching style would be the area involving engaging the school to develop a mission statement that incorporates cultural competency. By having the entire school focuses around these cultural awareness and acceptance it opens students, faculties and even parents eyes to diversity awareness. Diversity in schools doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Lastly networking with the students, faculty community and parents would be an important area as well because like all of the other areas it increases cultural and diversity awareness. When we can get individuals aware it’s what I believe the first step towards helping ever cultural diverse student feel like they have a place in society and the educational system.
3. I took the cyber bullying quiz for the 7-10 ages. My total score was a 1which set me in the cyber saint category. This seems like the right area for me to be in because I rarely picture myself as a bully especially in regards to cyber bullying. One thing that I learned from the teacher area was about not only the different types of cyber bullies but also how to combat each type. According to this site, there are four different types of bullies. These four types are the Vengeful Angel, the Power Hungry, the Mean Girls, and the Inadvertent Cyber bullying. The Vengeful Angel’s are those who try or think they are protecting themselves or other from the bad guys. To combat these types of bullies it can be helpful to let them know that being a bully themselves doesn’t help. Possibly coming up with a place that this type of individuals can report bullies could help lessen the occurrence of these types of bullies. The Power Hungry bullies want to exert or show that they are superior and show their authority. What surprised me about this type is that typical this kind of bully is the victim on non cyber bullying. The third group Mean Girls is all about basically ego building. The one bully or bully group wants to make themselves viewed as superiors. The last group known as Inadvertent Cyber bullying it is basically how it sounds someone who is bullying without really thinking they are doing it. They just say or do something online without thinking that most time makes them look like cyber bullies. Knowing the different types of bullies would be helpful in the classroom because you could know what they look like and how these groups start and how to keep them from spreading into widespread problems.
4. Under the Subjects Access link on this site I found a site that was particularly interesting. The site is called Cybrarian and it is a site that gives students help with their HW in different areas of interest. The site has links to good places to look for research and data as well as practice test and quizzes for extra help in certain areas of interest. This site could be helpful in the classroom because it would give a student’s another place they could go for not only HW help, but also for help in researching and how to research certain topics. Under the Teachers Helpers tab one area that I found some useful information was under the tab critical evaluation information. Under this tap there were many sites in which one could find critical evaluation test so individuals and students could test sites as far as copyright materials, authenticity and whether the data on the site was scholarly or not. Sites like this would be useful in school age children who are just starting to do research type projects because it would help them better decipher what is authentic information on the web to use and what is not as useful. I would have students use this before each research project to get them to figure out if the information they are using for their projects is the best information to use for those particularly topics.
5. My top three multiple intelligences were Interpersonal, Intrapersonal and Bodily Kinesthetic. I watched the video entitled “Multiple Intelligence Leaves No Child Behind” This video was about a school called Key Learning Community in which the curriculum was solely based on multiple intelligences. They had different types of teaching and reporting scores methods than do most schools. A program called PODS allowed the students to choose a multiple intelligence that they particularly liked or were strong in and do part of the activity that day in that area of multiple intelligence. The principal at this school discussed in the video that problem with the “No Child Left Behind” law and how it is hindering their school from expanding and really truly getting to teach how it would like for the students because of all the testing the students are required to do for this program.
6. The lesson that I choose was called Put Ups. This lesson was geared towards 3rd- 5th grade students. The subject was mix it up. The main purpose of this lesson was to teach students to put up their peers instead of always putting others down with their words. That activity consisted of having slips called put up slips in which students could right put ups about the other students throughout the week. This put ups could include something they saw their peers do well or something they like about them. I would use this in my classroom to teach my students how important words can hurt or help someone. Even if you don’t mean to hurt someone with your words you can. By teaching them to say nice things and be nice to each other it will help students feel more comfortable in the classroom and more comfortable around their peers. I would try and keep this activity as a yearly thing in which students could write put ups to other students throughout the year.
7. Two questions that I found interesting were question #12 and #13. Question #12 was in regards to homosexual students. It stated that the percentage of gay, bisexual and transgender students’ report that their teachers never or rarely respond to homophobic demands by other students was equal to 84.5%. It was shocking to me to see this number so high. All students should feel safe in the school setting both from physical harm and verbal harm. It is sad to see that teachers don’t treat these kids with the same protection that they deserve. Another question that interested me was question #13. This question was in regards to US workers annual income. It asked what the annual average income of a full time US worker was in regards to CEOs income. The incredibly shocking answer was that it was equal to the hourly earnings of average CEOs in the US. This fact alone shows just how so little of the population has so much of our nation’s wealth. When the majority of the US works so hard to just make average hourly pay of a top CEO they have a great deal more than the majority of the Country. In my opinions most of the average US workers do much more tedious and harder work that even the World’s most successful CEO’s.
8. My score on the netiquette quiz was an 80%. It is important to teach students about netiquette because it will help them not only look more professional to society but also to their peers. These rules will also help eliminate or lessen many of the cyber bullying cases that come up from people posting mean or harmful things in chat rooms and on other social networking sites. By teaching students about proper net techniques just like you would proper manners it helps them be perceived in a better image. Teaching kids about the rules of things such as emails and chat rooms will also help them from getting themselves into sticky situations later on. Technology and texting type applications are slowly becoming the way of the future teaching kids about the proper way of doing things in areas like these will only make things better for their future. So do your part and teach your students about the rules of Netiquette :)
Friday, January 22, 2010
Introduction to Me
Hi my name is Sara Ouellet and I am a senior here at the wonderful Cal State San Marcos. I am hoping to graduate after this semester if I can pass the current 19 units I am taking so wish me luck!! I have lived here in San Marcos for almost four years now although I did not grow up here. I grew up about 45 minutes away in the lovely Orange County town of Tustin and Aliso Viejo. My K-1st education was done at a private Catholic school called Little Miracles. After 1st grade my family moved to Aliso Viejo where I stayed until I moved to San Marcos for college. I attended Wood Canyon Performing Elementary from 2nd to 5th grade then went to 6th grade at AVMS then once a new Middle School opened near my house finished Middle School off at DJAMS. My entire High School I attended Aliso Niguel High School until I graduated in 2006. That next year I started going to Cal State San Marcos and for the last four years I have been taking classes here to hopefully graduate with a BA in Liberal Studies. Then after that I hope to get into the Credential program here with hopes of going into the teaching profession.
I used to be very un-technologically savvy. Who am I kidding I am still pretty technologically unskilled. College and increase in technological advancements have helped me to get more knowledgeable but I am nowhere near a professional status. Sadly I am still a PC user. I like PC’s but after owning an IPOD and seeing how much easier and durable Mac’s are it is making me want to transfer over that much more. As far as how much I use technology I would have to say that I use some form everyday whether it be texting on my phone, checking my emails on my laptop, or rockin’ out to music on my IPOD. My PC is old but pretty up to date I use Microsoft 2007 and have power point and excel programs on my PC in which I am familiar with. Technology has begun to rise to levels I never thought it could come to. Who knows what they will think of next?
After carefully reading through the College of Education Mission Statement the most influential part that stood out to me was the portion on promoting “educational equity”. Education is important to each and everyone one of us. We start young we learn we are educated and with that education we hope to build a life and a career for ourselves. But how is everyone supposed to do that when not all children have the same opportunities for advancement. This is the first thing that drew me into this profession. I want to reach out to those kids who don’t have the luxuries to pay for the finest learning education and go to the best schools but hopefully will have an education in which they can use to succeed in life. We spend so much time trying to make those kids who are great even better and don’t spend enough time with those who need a little more help. This is one reason that I was so drawn to CSUSM program. Much of their focus is about social justice and equality in education and I think that is the most important issue in this time and age.
I used to be very un-technologically savvy. Who am I kidding I am still pretty technologically unskilled. College and increase in technological advancements have helped me to get more knowledgeable but I am nowhere near a professional status. Sadly I am still a PC user. I like PC’s but after owning an IPOD and seeing how much easier and durable Mac’s are it is making me want to transfer over that much more. As far as how much I use technology I would have to say that I use some form everyday whether it be texting on my phone, checking my emails on my laptop, or rockin’ out to music on my IPOD. My PC is old but pretty up to date I use Microsoft 2007 and have power point and excel programs on my PC in which I am familiar with. Technology has begun to rise to levels I never thought it could come to. Who knows what they will think of next?
After carefully reading through the College of Education Mission Statement the most influential part that stood out to me was the portion on promoting “educational equity”. Education is important to each and everyone one of us. We start young we learn we are educated and with that education we hope to build a life and a career for ourselves. But how is everyone supposed to do that when not all children have the same opportunities for advancement. This is the first thing that drew me into this profession. I want to reach out to those kids who don’t have the luxuries to pay for the finest learning education and go to the best schools but hopefully will have an education in which they can use to succeed in life. We spend so much time trying to make those kids who are great even better and don’t spend enough time with those who need a little more help. This is one reason that I was so drawn to CSUSM program. Much of their focus is about social justice and equality in education and I think that is the most important issue in this time and age.
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