Here are the other blogs I have commented on, and linked from:
http://rpbeduc406a.blogspot.com/2010/02/tovanis-i-read-it-but-i-dont-get-it.html
http://27questions.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/literacy-week-7/
http://teachingisnotforsissies.blogspot.com/2010/02/wow-i-have-no-other-words-for-this.html
Showing posts with label tech class. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tech class. Show all posts
Monday, March 8, 2010
Monday, December 14, 2009
Wii Board
If I have any time this break, I hope to work on making one of these for my classroom:
I am still wondering how I would use it.
I am still wondering how I would use it.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Comment two on an education post
For an assignment, here is my second comment on an education blog outside my cohort- http://blog.mrmeyer.com/?p=5292
(comment 29)
I love your description of an individual living within the comments until they feel constricted and finally break out into their own blog. It is a great description of how one might begin blogging, but there are still so many other ways. The motivations for blogging are widespread. Some are aching to get their voice out and turn to the blogosphere for their audience. Still others, as you said, are motivated by others and in turn are contributing to a generational effect, but I doubt it’s very widespread.
For myself, I first started following blogs that I randomly came across, and I stayed if I found something interesting that kept me. Many times it was the writing. The writing was unique, full of voice, or inspirational. Often times the blogger reinforced my ideas or presented them in a new way. Rarely did I, or still do, read blogs that contradict my own beliefs.
Blogs can become Lost islands. It would be interesting to investigate how and why blogs and groups of blogs become islands.
(comment 29)
I love your description of an individual living within the comments until they feel constricted and finally break out into their own blog. It is a great description of how one might begin blogging, but there are still so many other ways. The motivations for blogging are widespread. Some are aching to get their voice out and turn to the blogosphere for their audience. Still others, as you said, are motivated by others and in turn are contributing to a generational effect, but I doubt it’s very widespread.
For myself, I first started following blogs that I randomly came across, and I stayed if I found something interesting that kept me. Many times it was the writing. The writing was unique, full of voice, or inspirational. Often times the blogger reinforced my ideas or presented them in a new way. Rarely did I, or still do, read blogs that contradict my own beliefs.
Blogs can become Lost islands. It would be interesting to investigate how and why blogs and groups of blogs become islands.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Resources on class wiki
For an assignment, I have added some resources to the class wiki page.
1) The map of local school districts near the bottom of the page (http://cohort14.wetpaint.com/page/Local+School+District+Websites).
2) The introduction to activboard pdf (http://cohort14.wetpaint.com/page/Activboard+and+Activstudio+3).
3) The visual program schedule (http://cohort14.wetpaint.com/page/Program+Schedule).
4) Documenting sources information, and Free Rice link (http://cohort14.wetpaint.com/page/Writing).
5) Teaching climate change information and resources (http://cohort14.wetpaint.com/page/Social+Studies/revision/1).
6) First day advice for teachers (http://cohort14.wetpaint.com/page/Tips%2Fadvice+for+interns/revision/5).
7) Posting of K-8 Teacher Certification Program Handbook 2009-2010 pdf (http://cohort14.wetpaint.com/page/Program+handbook+and+information).
1) The map of local school districts near the bottom of the page (http://cohort14.wetpaint.com/page/Local+School+District+Websites).
2) The introduction to activboard pdf (http://cohort14.wetpaint.com/page/Activboard+and+Activstudio+3).
3) The visual program schedule (http://cohort14.wetpaint.com/page/Program+Schedule).
4) Documenting sources information, and Free Rice link (http://cohort14.wetpaint.com/page/Writing).
5) Teaching climate change information and resources (http://cohort14.wetpaint.com/page/Social+Studies/revision/1).
6) First day advice for teachers (http://cohort14.wetpaint.com/page/Tips%2Fadvice+for+interns/revision/5).
7) Posting of K-8 Teacher Certification Program Handbook 2009-2010 pdf (http://cohort14.wetpaint.com/page/Program+handbook+and+information).
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Comment one on an education blog
For an assignment, here is my first comment on an education blog outside my cohort- http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/10/cell-phones-in-my-civics-class-parent.html
What a well-written anecdote! As educators, we are expected to teach. This should include proper use of technology. The classroom does not exist outside the ‘real world’ so let’s help the kids navigate in the ‘real world.’ I love the way the cell phone allowed your kids to share the unit with their parents.
I suppose a concern would be- at what point do cell phones become a distraction? Just as the kids would be using the phones with the curriculum, some would be using them for other means. Perhaps texting their friend while the rest of the class is working. Do we need to control they way these cell phones are used? And how would we?
Similarly, the move to integrate computers in the classroom started many years ago and has yet to be fully adopted. That is, not every kid has access to a computer (however the US is getting MUCH better). I’m left to conclude the cell phone will also continually face resistance. I’m willing to bet that ten years from now we will still be discussing whether the cell phone should be allowed during class. Let’s not forget that kids have been secretly using them for years, and will continue to use them regardless of any no tolerance policy. How do the kids feel about our views?
For more, here is an interesting NY Times article on the issue- http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/16/technology/16phone.html
What a well-written anecdote! As educators, we are expected to teach. This should include proper use of technology. The classroom does not exist outside the ‘real world’ so let’s help the kids navigate in the ‘real world.’ I love the way the cell phone allowed your kids to share the unit with their parents.
I suppose a concern would be- at what point do cell phones become a distraction? Just as the kids would be using the phones with the curriculum, some would be using them for other means. Perhaps texting their friend while the rest of the class is working. Do we need to control they way these cell phones are used? And how would we?
Similarly, the move to integrate computers in the classroom started many years ago and has yet to be fully adopted. That is, not every kid has access to a computer (however the US is getting MUCH better). I’m left to conclude the cell phone will also continually face resistance. I’m willing to bet that ten years from now we will still be discussing whether the cell phone should be allowed during class. Let’s not forget that kids have been secretly using them for years, and will continue to use them regardless of any no tolerance policy. How do the kids feel about our views?
For more, here is an interesting NY Times article on the issue- http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/16/technology/16phone.html
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Invented Spelling in the classroom
Fox Chapter 3:
Based on your experience and your reading of this chapter, do you think "invented spelling" (in which children spell words the way they sound) helps or hinders young readers?
Depending on its use, invented spelling can help or hinder. If used solely and in isolation, invented spelling will not guide children to the ‘correct’ answers. It will likely lead children to their own justifications of ‘correct.’ Alternatively, the absence of invented spelling in the classroom will also hurt the children. This rational is conceived with the assumption no invented spelling is commonly used outside the classroom. Children need a chance to write. Be it misspelled or invented words, this does not matter. Once given a chance to write, guidance twoards correct spelling and mechanics needs to be gentle and appropriate. Additionally, invented spelling allows the educator to assess the child’s thinking. Over the course of the school year, the invented spelling would likely progress, and be reflective of, the child’s reading level. Specifically, the beginning sounds of words are expected to be identified by the child first, followed by ending sounds, then minimal combination sounds, eventually middle sounds, and maybe vowel sounds. Taking away invented spelling in the classroom would catastrophically eliminate the educator’s ability to continually assess.
Based on your experience and your reading of this chapter, do you think "invented spelling" (in which children spell words the way they sound) helps or hinders young readers?
Depending on its use, invented spelling can help or hinder. If used solely and in isolation, invented spelling will not guide children to the ‘correct’ answers. It will likely lead children to their own justifications of ‘correct.’ Alternatively, the absence of invented spelling in the classroom will also hurt the children. This rational is conceived with the assumption no invented spelling is commonly used outside the classroom. Children need a chance to write. Be it misspelled or invented words, this does not matter. Once given a chance to write, guidance twoards correct spelling and mechanics needs to be gentle and appropriate. Additionally, invented spelling allows the educator to assess the child’s thinking. Over the course of the school year, the invented spelling would likely progress, and be reflective of, the child’s reading level. Specifically, the beginning sounds of words are expected to be identified by the child first, followed by ending sounds, then minimal combination sounds, eventually middle sounds, and maybe vowel sounds. Taking away invented spelling in the classroom would catastrophically eliminate the educator’s ability to continually assess.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Literacy Journal Response, Week 2
Sulzby & Teale:
Think about classrooms you have visited. What aspects of emergent literacy have you observed in young children? How have you seen teachers support the growth of young children's literacy?
The youngest class I have observed is the sixth grade. At this level I find some of the children have a healthy interest in reading. I have also seen that they make book recommendations to one another. In this sense, reading has become a social activity. The children get to read and respond to one another about how the text made them feel.
I have seen teachers support the growth of literacy with read aloud. The time is used to expose the students to new genres of literature. The teacher is able to read a chapter book and stop at points to discuss the story. Just as much, the teacher may stop at points to address a literary style the author is using or to point out the author’s word choice.
Think about classrooms you have visited. What aspects of emergent literacy have you observed in young children? How have you seen teachers support the growth of young children's literacy?
The youngest class I have observed is the sixth grade. At this level I find some of the children have a healthy interest in reading. I have also seen that they make book recommendations to one another. In this sense, reading has become a social activity. The children get to read and respond to one another about how the text made them feel.
I have seen teachers support the growth of literacy with read aloud. The time is used to expose the students to new genres of literature. The teacher is able to read a chapter book and stop at points to discuss the story. Just as much, the teacher may stop at points to address a literary style the author is using or to point out the author’s word choice.
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