Thursday, April 15, 2010
2nd Podcast Blog
OK -- tonight's blog was supposed to be about what I thought was the definition of Podcast. Well, after working with my stellar group, I now know that it's a lot of fun. The five of us worked together, developed the best podcast about educational technology blog -- We didn't start the fire -- YAY -- we're the best :)
1st What's a Podcast/Vodcast?
Well, here we are – podcast. When I was growing up we would tape record audio presentations and play them back later. Today, we podcast. What is a podcast? A podcast is a way to digitally transmit audio information so people can listen to it on devices such as, ahhh, the ipod. (could that have anything to do with the name? Way to go, Sherlock!!) A vodcast? Well – that would be something that you can see (hence the root “vod”) – these are generally watched on something like itunes or somewhere else on the web. Some of the student benefits of podcasting and vodcasting are that today’s students are so technologically savvy and connected that they automatically go to their electronic devices for information, including the ipod. Ahhh – students can listen to podcasts on their ipods – hooray! And, they could WATCH vodcasts anytime! Now … the question arises, how can I integrate podcasting into my classroom? This can be enormously beneficial for an English class – imagine the many lectures that could be listened to on an ipod – the many literary selections that could be heard – POETRY – students can listen to poetry on an ipod!! Now we’re getting it ☺ Teachers could even have vodcasts of lectures, or science or math demonstrations. YAY. Students ALWAYS seemed to be “plugged in” to their ipods, they could listen to lessons and literature any time. And, they could watch vodcasts. Yes, modern technology!
o Read and respond to the comments of at least two other people.
Well, here we are – podcast. When I was growing up we would tape record audio presentations and play them back later. Today, we podcast. What is a podcast? A podcast is a way to digitally transmit audio information so people can listen to it on devices such as, ahhh, the ipod. (could that have anything to do with the name? Way to go, Sherlock!!) A vodcast? Well – that would be something that you can see (hence the root “vod”) – these are generally watched on something like itunes or somewhere else on the web. Some of the student benefits of podcasting and vodcasting are that today’s students are so technologically savvy and connected that they automatically go to their electronic devices for information, including the ipod. Ahhh – students can listen to podcasts on their ipods – hooray! And, they could WATCH vodcasts anytime! Now … the question arises, how can I integrate podcasting into my classroom? This can be enormously beneficial for an English class – imagine the many lectures that could be listened to on an ipod – the many literary selections that could be heard – POETRY – students can listen to poetry on an ipod!! Now we’re getting it ☺ Teachers could even have vodcasts of lectures, or science or math demonstrations. YAY. Students ALWAYS seemed to be “plugged in” to their ipods, they could listen to lessons and literature any time. And, they could watch vodcasts. Yes, modern technology!
o Read and respond to the comments of at least two other people.
Well, here we are – podcast. When I was growing up we would tape record audio presentations and play them back later. Today, we podcast. What is a podcast? A podcast is a way to digitally transmit audio information so people can listen to it on devices such as, ahhh, the ipod. (could that have anything to do with the name? Way to go, Sherlock!!) A vodcast? Well – that would be something that you can see (hence the root “vod”) – these are generally watched on something like itunes or somewhere else on the web. Some of the student benefits of podcasting and vodcasting are that today’s students are so technologically savvy and connected that they automatically go to their electronic devices for information, including the ipod. Ahhh – students can listen to podcasts on their ipods – hooray! And, they could WATCH vodcasts anytime! Now … the question arises, how can I integrate podcasting into my classroom? This can be enormously beneficial for an English class – imagine the many lectures that could be listened to on an ipod – the many literary selections that could be heard – POETRY – students can listen to poetry on an ipod!! Now we’re getting it ☺ Teachers could even have vodcasts of lectures, or science or math demonstrations. YAY. Students ALWAYS seemed to be “plugged in” to their ipods, they could listen to lessons and literature any time. And, they could watch vodcasts. Yes, modern technology!
Web Safety Blog
Welcome back to my blog (if you’re there). Tonight’s posting will discuss Web Safety in the 21st Century Classroom. Today’s teachers need to consider a few questions before they plunge into the world of using the web with students. The first question addresses the teacher’s specific grade level(s) of students. What level of technological skills should these students demonstrate? For me, I have 11th graders and 9th graders, as well as the newspaper (9-12). I expect my 9th graders to have the ability to use Microsoft Word. I expect my 11th-12th graders to be proficient with Word and Power Point. The next question addresses essential elements that need to be integrated for an effective classroom technology policy guide for a specific grade level. A policy guide must be developed, first, districtwide, then schoolwide, then, in the individual classroom. This policy should be signed by parents and students, and kept on file. The next issue to address is Internet Safety, and how to inform students/parents. Students should be informed about the dangers of the Internet – strangers, etc. – and some students don’t receive this information at home. So the teacher assumes a responsibility to teach internet safety – don’t reveal address, phone number, pictures – be careful with information you share on line, etc.
Using the internet is a valuable tool for our students, yet with it comes the need for teachers to implement safety with its use. That’s my blog for the night – hope you enjoyed reading my rambles!
Welcome back to my blog (if you’re there). Tonight’s posting will discuss Web Safety in the 21st Century Classroom. Today’s teachers need to consider a few questions before they plunge into the world of using the web with students. The first question addresses the teacher’s specific grade level(s) of students. What level of technological skills should these students demonstrate? For me, I have 11th graders and 9th graders, as well as the newspaper (9-12). I expect my 9th graders to have the ability to use Microsoft Word. I expect my 11th-12th graders to be proficient with Word and Power Point. The next question addresses essential elements that need to be integrated for an effective classroom technology policy guide for a specific grade level. A policy guide must be developed, first, districtwide, then schoolwide, then, in the individual classroom. This policy should be signed by parents and students, and kept on file. The next issue to address is Internet Safety, and how to inform students/parents. Students should be informed about the dangers of the Internet – strangers, etc. – and some students don’t receive this information at home. So the teacher assumes a responsibility to teach internet safety – don’t reveal address, phone number, pictures – be careful with information you share on line, etc.
Using the internet is a valuable tool for our students, yet with it comes the need for teachers to implement safety with its use. That’s my blog for the night – hope you enjoyed reading my rambles!
Using the internet is a valuable tool for our students, yet with it comes the need for teachers to implement safety with its use. That’s my blog for the night – hope you enjoyed reading my rambles!
Welcome back to my blog (if you’re there). Tonight’s posting will discuss Web Safety in the 21st Century Classroom. Today’s teachers need to consider a few questions before they plunge into the world of using the web with students. The first question addresses the teacher’s specific grade level(s) of students. What level of technological skills should these students demonstrate? For me, I have 11th graders and 9th graders, as well as the newspaper (9-12). I expect my 9th graders to have the ability to use Microsoft Word. I expect my 11th-12th graders to be proficient with Word and Power Point. The next question addresses essential elements that need to be integrated for an effective classroom technology policy guide for a specific grade level. A policy guide must be developed, first, districtwide, then schoolwide, then, in the individual classroom. This policy should be signed by parents and students, and kept on file. The next issue to address is Internet Safety, and how to inform students/parents. Students should be informed about the dangers of the Internet – strangers, etc. – and some students don’t receive this information at home. So the teacher assumes a responsibility to teach internet safety – don’t reveal address, phone number, pictures – be careful with information you share on line, etc.
Using the internet is a valuable tool for our students, yet with it comes the need for teachers to implement safety with its use. That’s my blog for the night – hope you enjoyed reading my rambles!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Colleagues added
OK. Two blogs, one night. All of our participating colleagues have now been linked to my blog. I'm complete for the night. Woo Hoo :)
Internet Safety Lesson Plan
Well, stellar blog readers. Here we are, Blogging on a Thursday evening about Internet Safety. In addition to discovering internet safety issues we have learned the value of collaboration :). Our team has developed a Lesson Plan, Internet Safety Poster ,and a Technology Policy Guide. We've done a good job. We used Halloween as a metaphor for the internet -- things are not always what they seem :) People hide behind costumes on Halloween, they hide behind the keyboard on the internet ... ah :).
So, I'm off to add my colleagues' names to my blog so we can all be a group and interconnect using Web 2 resources :) Woo hoo -- moving on in tech :)
~~More later . . .
So, I'm off to add my colleagues' names to my blog so we can all be a group and interconnect using Web 2 resources :) Woo hoo -- moving on in tech :)
~~More later . . .
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
See video :)
Well, here we are. 21st century technology. I'm blogging. And, I'm posting a video here that may be of interest -- if you want to know something about Emily Dickinson. So, click on the video :) and enjoy. Oh -- a P.S. (that would mean "post script" -- "after writing" if you know your word roots :)) -- if you ever need to post a video for an assignment, choose a SHORT video, because they take FOREVER (and ever and ever and ever) to "process" on this site :). Enjoy.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Well, another stellar night with technology! Tonight we're downloading a downloader. OK. That must make sense, of course. Download a downloader. For a newbie, that's an interesting concept, but one I'm sure will emerge eventually as I trudge the the wonders of technology!! So, if you're reading this blog, which is truly not witty nor interesting, RESPOND :). I'm off to download something!!
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