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Martha Rodriguez

Technology for Kids - Developmental Milestones - Parenting.com - 4 views

www.parenting.com/...technology-for-kids

technology developmental parenting

shared by Martha Rodriguez on 30 Sep 13 - No Cached
  • “There's really is no ‘right’ age to allow our kids to dip a toe into the digital pond
  • “We found that households with kids ages four to fourteen own, on average, eleven consumer- electronics devices.”
    • Martha Rodriguez
      Martha Rodriguez on 30 Sep 13
       
      Wow, eleven devices sounds like too many.
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  • Although the media spends a lot of ink (er, pixels) on the scary aspects (cyberbullying! sexting!),
  • “The ability to use technology to seek answers to questions and reach out across the world opens the mind to an almost endless expanse of knowledge,”
  • Martha Rodriguez on 30 Sep 13
     
    Article of integrating the right technology to kids according to the age.
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  • Adam Hovde on 01 Oct 13
     
    I like what the article is saying about getting kids feet wet with technology. What I really like is that they gave examples on what to do with kids at different ages. Many times you read articles or hear advice from sources on what is good or bad for kids but they don't give any real advice on what you should do with kids. I like the fact that they are giving parents some choices on what to try with their kids. The internet and App store are big places and it can be hard for parents to find material that is suitable for kids. You can't just turn kids loose with the Ipad and not expect bad things to happen, even if it is just by accident. I would love to see more articles like this that have choice of technology or apps that parents have used with their kids.
  • Maria Austin on 01 Oct 13
     
    Thank you, Martha, for sharing such an interesting article! I liked the last phrase about monitoring and took the liberty to add a sticky note. I agree with Adam. The article provided actual advice broken up into ages and even suggested devices and software appropriate for each age. It's an excellent guide to navigate the ever growing world of technological offers that flood the market.
  • Martha Rodriguez on 07 Oct 13
     
    Adam, I also found this article very useful because I'm often searching for what is adequate in technology for my daughter to use. She currently has her own Kindle w/parental controls but I have noticed that sometimes she gets bored of the activities or programs that she uses suitable for her age. I think at times she needs more of a challenge in the programs that she currently uses.
  • shaila a on 08 Oct 13
     
    It's an excellent article with some insight to which apps are age appropriate and could be 'safely' used to expose our children to technology. I think it is never too early for kids to get their feel wet with technology. Children now days are exposed to technology at a very early age and in most cases it does enhance their learning experience. I do agree that TV is not necessarily a bad thing for young kids- as long it is age appropriate and educational. My children (I have 3 kids- 13, 11 and 6) are highly proficient with technology and their school is fairly 'paperless'. I grew up with a more 'traditional' mode of education & didn't even know how to operate a computer until I was 20! I don't think that my children are learning material more than me (from when I was a child) through the use of tech but I do believe that they have more insight to any particular topic and learn more in depth material. Unlike what the author suggests to read e-books to children at night, I would never read an electronic book to my child who is ready to go to bed. Wouldn't the untimely exposure to the light and glare only make my 6 years old more 'worked up'? With all the blessings of technology that my kids have I wonder how much studies are being done to see the effects of technology has on our kid's health.
  • Jackie Byford on 13 Oct 13
     
    This is very interesting. I didn't get my first computer until I was 29! But, within no time I had my kids aged 3 to 7 at the time on the internet with me or using educational cd's. It used to be amazing to watch a toddler play with an iphone or ipad, now it is just the norm!
shaila a

Later Start Times for High School Students | CEHD | U of M - 2 views

www.cehd.umn.edu/...Sleep

start high school sleep

shared by shaila a on 15 Oct 13 - No Cached
  • From the onset of puberty until late teen years, the brain chemical melatonin, which is responsible for sleepiness, is secreted from approximately 11 p.m. until approximately 8 a.m., nine hours later.
    • shaila a
      shaila a on 18 Oct 13
       
      It may be a justification for a late start of school day for teeagers.
    • Martha Rodriguez
      Martha Rodriguez on 21 Oct 13
       
      Well I don't agree with this type of justification. Students should practice the routine of being early risers and benefit the most of everyday.
  • Maria Austin on 15 Oct 13
     
    This is also a very interesting article on the topic.
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  • Martha Rodriguez on 16 Oct 13
     
    Maria, Interesting article; however, both of the school districts in Laredo have implemented that high school students to begin school at 8:30am. I don't see the logic in this because it all goes back to having discipline on going to bed on time.
  • Juan Saldana on 17 Oct 13
     
    Going through the videos it sounds more like a hormonal change, like it happens from one day to the next. My youngest doesn't sleep where as my teenager is like ones in the video.
  • Jaime Villanueva on 17 Oct 13
     
    High school students that are not getting enough sleep can have severe consequences in the classroom. A few of those consequences that I can think of are the limitation of student's ability to learn, listen, concentrate and solve problems in class. Sometimes students may forget important information like names, numbers, homework or to study for a major test the next day. It can also probably lead to health problems like skin problems, rashes or even acne. Mood swings can be another bad side effect of lack of sleep. Aggressive or inappropriate behavior such as being impatient with your teachers or other students could lead to classroom issues . Some of the solutions could be as easy as taking power naps through the day. Make sleep a priority over video games or even late night TV shows. Limit your intake of caffeine before going to sleep.The first step is the awareness of the student that there is an issue.
  • Adam Hovde on 04 Nov 13
     
    I am sure we have all seen the students in our classes that fall asleep almost every day.My last period class is always scoring higher than my 1st period class. Could this be that I have students in 4th period that are stronger than my 1st period, maybe. But it seems to happen year in and year out. My students don't seem to start working until after lunch it seems.
Juan Saldana

More News about MOOCs - 10 views

I was introduced to moocs in the last incarnation of 6329, I took my first mooc and although the time constraints were a problem I found it quite enjoyable. The benefit of these moocs is their fle...

started by Richard Wilson on 08 Oct 13 2 follow-ups, last by Juan Saldana on 13 Oct 13
jennalsmith

Brain Rules Schools - 1 views

www.huffingtonpost.com/...n-rules-schools_b_1128596.html

shared by jennalsmith on 23 Jun 14 - No Cached
  • jennalsmith on 23 Jun 14
     
    I find it interesting that the author of this brief article outlines such a non-traditional agenda / timeline for a school day and I am also interested in knowing the impact on a school system who might implement such a "bold" change to a traditional school schedule / calendar! I also find it interesting that for the most part, everyone who made a comment on the posting seemed to be in favor of seeing changes which support the Brain Rules! Maybe this means that society is ready for these changes!?!?! (What are your thoughts?)
  • rtrevin5 on 26 Jun 14
     
    I think the time is a bit long, but the shorted compressed timeframes are appropriate. If anything, I think they are about 5 minutes too long. There have been studies conducted showing brain activity in people. When you start studying, your brain activity spikes. As the studying drags on, your brain activity hits a low point. As you get closer to your end time, your brain knows that you are almost done, so it spikes again. Think of it as a reverse bell curve. Well, at the points that are spiking, you are retaining more, even if you do not realize. Yet so many people spend hours studying. Most of that is in the low point of brain activity. So, you are retaining less and less. Compressed moments of teaching tend to be better. But, schools are reluctant to adopt this model.
  • asuarez1 on 01 Jul 14
     
    One of the first things that I noticed when I read this article is that it says that the playlist consists of 10 minute intervals. This is one of the things we learn from Brain Rules and TedTalks and other presentation preparations. Attention is gathered for about 10 minutes before you need to do something to capture your audience again. We don't pay attention to boring things, as Brain Rule #4 says and we definitely don't pay attention to things that run on and on. The playlist also compiles visual math which applies to sensory integration with rule #9 where we learn that the best way to remember things is to activate the most senses possible. The playlist also "recycles through concepts they have already mastered." Here we see rule #6, Remember to Repeat, in action. The article also talks about part of the day being "gender-separated." This made me reflect on rule #11, Male and female brains are different. It is fantastic to see Brain Rules at work. It is an effective testimony to what works!
ernieperez519

Ken Robinson: How schools kill creativity - 14 views

I had no clue Ted Talks existed until I stated this class. I bookmarked the website and normally visit it once a week.

TED school brain learning Ken Robinson

started by Jennifer Henson on 15 Sep 13 5 follow-ups, last by ernieperez519 on 11 Nov 13
Maria Austin

Examining For-Profit Motives for MOOCs - 6 views

I have to admit that I have philosophical issues with the concept of education as a business. If a business, it is one of a kind and only very collaterally related to any financial transaction. Man...

MOOCs education

started by Jennifer Henson on 09 Oct 13 2 follow-ups, last by Maria Austin on 10 Oct 13
Richard Wilson

In the Brain, 7 is a magic number - 5 views

phys.org/news178220995.html

brain

shared by Richard Wilson on 02 Oct 13 - No Cached
  • Richard Wilson on 02 Oct 13
     
    In 2011, I entered into an extended coma -- 2 months. After awakening and 3 months of cognitive therapy I could only recall a verbal list of 6 items. Longer than that and my brain got scrambled. I would forget the whole list. I felt that I had not recovered very well, but then I saw this article.
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  • Jennifer Henson on 02 Oct 13
     
    Fascinating article. I'm shocked to learn this, Richard. You have certainly come a long way! The brain is a powerful instrument, indeed!
  • Adam Hovde on 07 Oct 13
     
    That is amazing Richard. I have read a lot of Malcolm Gladwells work and he talks about repetition and doing things many times to remember them. I hope you have made a full recovery. Good Luck!
  • Jennifer Henson on 08 Oct 13
     
    Adam, Gladwell is one of those guys I've long wanted to read. Memory is one of my hot buttons, so thanks for the reference. I'll see what he has to say! Any recommendations on where to start?
  • Adam Hovde on 08 Oct 13
     
    Jennifer, The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers are all great reads. I have enjoyed all of them.
  • shaila a on 08 Oct 13
     
    You guys think that that's the answer to why I am able to remember phone numbers in the States (7 digits) but not the ones here is Singapore (8 digits)? Glad you made a full recovery, Richard.
Richard Wilson

Google and MOOC intangibility: follow up from Jennifer - 7 views

Oops. Didn't mean for you to take the course. Just wanted to let you know about the Google App Engine and show an example of what can be done by 1 individual in a short time. It's a pretty clean ...

started by Richard Wilson on 09 Oct 13 3 follow-ups, last by Richard Wilson on 10 Oct 13
rtrevin5

How to Create Interactive E-Learning - The Rapid eLearning Blog - 2 views

www.articulate.com/...-create-interactive-e-learning

shared by rtrevin5 on 16 Jun 14 - No Cached
    • rtrevin5
      rtrevin5 on 16 Jun 14
       
      How many times have we attended this kind of training? I am hearing a lot about PD, but in reality, this applies to all facets of training. We find disengaged learners, and more importantly, we ourselves are disengaged from the process. As the author stated, we then throw more and more tricks at them. Click this, see that, play this...and the real training and learning that needs to take place does not happen. How many of you have experienced this in training sessions?
  • While relevance doesn’t equate to interactivity, it does equate to an engaged learner. And an engaged learner is more apt to learn and not be dependent on interactive gimmicks (which is what we usually start with when we try to make the course interactive).
    • rtrevin5
      rtrevin5 on 16 Jun 14
       
      Story of my life. My job includes very linear information that most students have already been doing for years. We generally do updates to existing content because we need to comply with some regulatory requirement. It can be frustrating and difficult. So, when you are faced with this element, as a designer, what do you do? How do you turn the experience into something more positive and beneficial to those around you?
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      rtrevin5 on 16 Jun 14
       
      How does the use of click and explore functionality strike you as an instructional designer and developer? Is this a viable tool? Does your content lend itself to this type of thing? I do tend to agree that pull information is sometimes more effective than pushing it out. In general, we push out information in all of our courses, but when I design, I find that I like to engage the learner and make him or her wonder what is around the next button click. This just seems to work for me. 
  • Unfortunately most of the elearning courses I see are linear and not very interactive. Linear isn’t bad on its own. Sometimes it’s preferable to get the information in a simple linear process. But what tends to make the linear course unbearable is when the course navigation is locked. And we tend to lock it because we’re worried that the “learner will not get all of the information.”
  • Relevant content is good and mixing it with screens that allows people to click and explore helps. But probably the single biggest thing you can do to transition from non-interactive to interactive elearning is craft an environment where the learner has to pull information in rather than us push information out.
  • rtrevin5 on 16 Jun 14
     
    This is one of the most useful sites on the internet. Articulate is a rapid authoring software suite, but it also has one of the most engaged communities doing amazing things with e-learning. I highly recommend their site and the content within.
  • jennalsmith on 30 Jun 14
     
    What a great resource this is for instructors who are newbies at instructional design! I am excited to share this resource with my team of instructors. I think that it will be a good starting point for many of the instructors who I work with who have expressed interest in creating instructional design but who are very inexperienced in their instructional design creation. I appreciate the tips mentioned as well as the demos.
shaila a

BBC News - Lack of sleep blights children's education - 0 views

www.bbc.co.uk/...education-22436556

bbc sleep children lack brain classroom technology

shared by shaila a on 18 Oct 13 - No Cached
  • shaila a on 18 Oct 13
     
    Here is an article is about a teenager who kept a digital diary of her school days.  She regularly gets only 6 hours of sleep a night- 2/3 of how much sleep she should be getting in order to be fully functional. 
Martha Rodriguez

Repetition without Metamorphosis, Rule #4 - 8 views

I enjoyed this very much. Understanding the difference between fluff content and valuable content isn't rocket science. Just ask yourself: What am I actually offering my readers? Creating great c...

started by Richard Wilson on 27 Oct 13 2 follow-ups, last by Martha Rodriguez on 28 Oct 13
jbm20072003

How social Media can & should impact higher education - 1 views

www.wdhstore.com/...nov29-howsocial.pdf

shared by jbm20072003 on 21 Jun 14 - No Cached
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    • jbm20072003
      jbm20072003 on 21 Jun 14
       
      Of course instructors have to use a sense of caution and awareness when incorporating social media to insure it is properly used and has value. Social media should not be used to replace "person-to-person interaction.
    • rtrevin5
      rtrevin5 on 28 Jun 14
       
      Ok, I have read this article and find it interesting. I do tend to like these types of articles, but I will ask a question here. Why should it not be used to replace "person-to-person" interaction? I respect the statement, but I am curious as to your why. What is the rationale for it? Do you feel that something is lost in translation? Does it diminish the learning that takes place? I would like to hear your thoughts on this matter as I am curious about your perception(s) of this issue.
    • Lauren Simpson
      Lauren Simpson on 29 Jun 14
       
      I'm a big advocate of using social media in the classroom as means of keeping students and parents informed of the day to day happenings in my classroom, but I agree that it should not be used to replay "person-to-person interaction". I'm a product of the texting generation, and often find that it's easy to misinterpret the idiosyncrasies of personal face-to-face communications. To me it has to do with the tone in someone's voice, or their facial expression that is lost over social media.
    • jbm20072003
      jbm20072003 on 21 Jun 14
       
      The second page contains the literacies of social media
    • jbm20072003
      jbm20072003 on 21 Jun 14
       
      I think the key words here are "greater student interest." If don't grab their interest then we have lost the battle. We have to hook them in order for them to be responsive and open to learning
  • jbm20072003 on 21 Jun 14
     
    His literacies are helpful when considering to use social media in the classroom or work environment. Attention, Collaboration, Participation, Network Awareness, and Critical Consumption are essential when incorporating social media. The learner must have a sense of openness and willingness to share and collaborate, as well as being literate in order to take full advantage of their learning. This article really notes the benefits of using social media in the classroom. By allowing students to engage more and take control of their education by using social media sites also allows the student to stay interested in their learning.
  • jbm20072003 on 21 Jun 14
     
    Of course instructors have to use a sense of caution and awareness when incorporating social media to insure it is properly used and has value. Social media should not be used to replace "person-to-person interaction."
asuarez1

Building a Better School with Brain-Based Learning | Edutopia - 0 views

www.edutopia.org/earning-key-largo-school-video

Brain-based learning

shared by asuarez1 on 21 Jun 14 - Cached
  • asuarez1 on 21 Jun 14
     
    Brain-Based Learning in Florida
  • asuarez1 on 21 Jun 14
     
    I love that the video mentions "motivation initiative". Isn't that what it is all about? Letting students make connections, and creating a life-long desire to learn should be the focus. Brain-Based Learning encompasses learning styles and explains how the brain works. Isn't it important to know how a machine works in order to get the most out of it? What amazes me most about the video is that the students are engaged. Although many are working independently, they is no down time. Brain-Based Learning allows educators to use the time in the class effectively. The video also mentions special needs students. The beauty of this is that Brain-Based Learning applies to all learners! In the video, you see the rules applied. For example, #4 We don't pay attention to boring things is clear when you see all the students engaged and active. Repeat to remember is also evident since the students get multiple opportunities to practice the skill they are working on. Sensory integration is also important. The students were engaged in a multitude of activities that initiate the senses. This video is a clear example that our students are powerful and natural explorers. What would happen to our world if we treated them that way?
  • jennalsmith on 30 Jun 14
     
    The portion of the video that I thought was the most interesting was the approach that Jeanne Kurth takes in her classroom (bean bag chairs, water feature sound machine---#1 brain gym, # classroom environment, and #3 the way she presents her five subject areas.) I love that these teachers are customizing their teaching to the needs of the students. I think I will share this video with my team of instructors to encourage them to change up their lesson presentations!
Janice Wilson Butler

A Stroke of Insight - 2 views

Some of you may have already seen the video above about a "brain scientist" who lived to talk about her stroke. I watch this probably about once a year - sometimes more often. It is a truly amazing...

brain stroke. TED

started by Janice Wilson Butler on 01 Sep 13 no follow-up yet
Katy Lu

The Simple Things I Do To Promote Brain-Based Learning In My Classroom - by Judy Willis... - 3 views

I would like to share a worth to read article with you. The author is a practicing neurologist before she became a teacher. She teaches 5th grade and 7th grade, and integrated her expertise in med...

started by Katy Lu on 19 Nov 13 no follow-up yet
ernieperez519

How Technology is Changing the Way Children Think and Focus - 2 views

www.psychologytoday.com/...e-way-children-think-and-focus

shared by ernieperez519 on 15 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • ernieperez519 on 15 Nov 13
     
    Article on how technology is changing how children think.
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  • Katy Lu on 16 Nov 13
     
    I agree with the author that in 21st century children spent too much screen time and not enough activities on reading, sports games, and family time. No doubt about it, new technology has made contacting family and friends easier than ever, and has assisted us in managing life. But I can't say technology has made people happier than ever. I would rather see children playing in the park, playing basketball with friends, go swimming, biking, hanging around with their circle of clique instead of chatting on Facebook all day. While hurricane Ike severely damaged Houston area in 2008, The power outage lasts longer than 3 weeks in my neighborhood. Kroger offered clearance for 50% off on all Frozen Food items, we have had wonderful hurricane parties with our neighbors. That is also a good time for the whole family get together and having a candle light dinner quietly without bothering of TV and phone calls. (We were having tuna fish with bread for dinner). Without AC, we have to let the window open up all night, and I just enjoyed the summer night breeze.
  • Martha Rodriguez on 17 Nov 13
     
    I certainly agree Katy. The effects of technology on children are complicated, with both benefits and costs. Whether technology helps or hurts in the development of your children's thinking depends on what specific technology is used and how at what frequency it is used. We need to have children use technology wisely and not excessively. It all comes down to how the parents up-bring their children.
  • Jackie Byford on 17 Nov 13
     
    I agree that technology has changed how children are growing up today. You do not see as many children out playing in the yard as we did when we were young. They are social and interacting with their peers, but on a different level with social media. It is important for parents to recognize that their needs to be a balance with technology and push their kids out the door, literally. I am lucky that my kids often ask to go for walks or go to the park to hang out with their friends. Of course, they have their phones attached to their hands, but they are active and outside soaking up the sun. As they grow up and raise the next generation they in turn will have to look back and learn the best way to raise the next generation.
Maria Austin

Technology for Kids - Developmental Milestones - Parenting.com - 1 views

www.parenting.com/...technology-for-kids

shared by Maria Austin on 01 Oct 13 - No Cached
  • Forget about tracking software: You are the most effective monitoring device.
    • Maria Austin
      Maria Austin on 01 Oct 13
       
      This is such a simple but key concept! Often a time, we see parents handing out their devices and almost forgetting about the child entirely.
    • Martha Rodriguez
      Martha Rodriguez on 07 Oct 13
       
      Maria, I'm guilty of that! I tend to hand my phone to my daughter so easily.
  • shaila a on 08 Oct 13
     
    I do that too, Martha. I am getting better though. I hand over my iPad to my 6 years old often. On it I only have installed apps that are appropriate for her. Her school had a very nicely put together list of apps that are available either free of cost or at a minimum. Sharing the list here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtmIIa0t-oLTdGVucnUxMUVMTUdmbWE5a0RrYTJtb1E#gid=0
  • Jackie Byford on 13 Oct 13
     
    Shaila did you notice the list is dated to 2009/2010? Can you imagine what that list would look like now? Especially with teenage kids creating and selling apps!
Richard Wilson

Feed Your Head, Rule #1, #7 - 5 views

Long ago, when lyrics were not explicit and wardrobes were not raw, Grace Slick, serendipitously slipped a drug reference past the music censors, referring to hallucinating. Medina, years later, m...

started by Richard Wilson on 27 Oct 13 no follow-up yet
Maria Austin

Russell Foster: Why do we sleep? | Video on TED.com - 1 views

www.ted.com/...ll_foster_why_do_we_sleep.html

shared by Maria Austin on 13 Oct 13 - No Cached
  • Maria Austin on 13 Oct 13
     
    Hello, everybody! This week, Shaila Ahmed and I will be hosting the discussion on Brain Rule # 7. We are sharing a number of videos and articles on sleep and the brain. We hope you enjoy them and comment on your approach to sleeping and sleeping patterns. We will start the conversation with this question from this video: 32 years spent sleeping!! A waste of time?
  • Maria Austin on 13 Oct 13
     
    Week 8: Brain Rule #7. We would also like to share the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI96e38zMj4&list=PL864BD9A550344BEE And: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtyAFli26vU&list=PL864BD9A550344BEE Thank you in advance for your comments.
Richard Wilson

10,000 brains wired together - 8 views

Hi Juan, You have just frightened me. The Borg is Hive-Mentality gone totally wrong. The Borg was actually what came to my mind when originally typing, so I added the word "momentarily" to my post.

started by Richard Wilson on 22 Oct 13 3 follow-ups, last by Richard Wilson on 23 Oct 13
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