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asuarez1

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

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    Brain-Based Learning in Florida
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    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?
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    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!
ernieperez519

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

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    Article on how technology is changing how children think.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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...

shaila a

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

  • 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
       
      It may be a justification for a late start of school day for teeagers.
    • Martha Rodriguez
       
      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.
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    This is also a very interesting article on the topic.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
Richard Wilson

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

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    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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    Fascinating article. I'm shocked to learn this, Richard. You have certainly come a long way! The brain is a powerful instrument, indeed!
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    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!
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    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?
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    Jennifer, The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers are all great reads. I have enjoyed all of them.
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    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.
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

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.

jbm20072003

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

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      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.
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      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.
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      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.
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      The second page contains the literacies of social media
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      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
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    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.
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    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."
Juan Saldana

'Walking Dead' online course offers survival education - and more | Lansing State Journ... - 8 views

  • Survival: Lessons from AMC’s The Walking Dead,” a free, eight-week online course that kicked off Monday. Offered through the University of California-Irvine
  • “Gender Through Comic Books” course, offered through Ball State University earlier this year.
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    Since we are talking about MOOCs, I want to point out my favorite thing about them. There can be MOOCs about literally anything, as you can see from the course I am highlighting.
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    Welcome to day 3 on Survival and this MOOC is all about Survival.... I hope that Dr. Butler doesn't mind the liberty I took with this week's topic...
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    I love this about MOOCs. My son is interested in music, but most definitely not interested in school. He's got his eye on a MOOC about Beethoven and another about music theory. This is, I believe, the way of the world, or at least a hallmark of our current generation. They only want to learn about what they want to learn about. Will foundational learning go away? with some vigilance, no. But will students of the future get to better direct and specialize their learning, yes! And, in my opinion, that's fantastic!
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    I am glad that you hit on that point, that the coming generation(s) may not be a strict towards following a learning regiment. I have noticed at least with my children that they learn what they want to learn and will dig further it catches their attention. I was personally taking a MOOC on Comic Books and Graphic Novels from Coursera! Who would have thought you would find a course on that? I do not believe any institution will ever have the flexibility of MOOC, the problem may be that a MOOC may never have the resilience of a University. I know we have talked about "Badges" as opposed to Paper Degrees and I think MOOCs will help make that a reality.
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    In my humble opinion, regardless of what we are taught at school and are supposed to learn, we only learn what we are actually interested in or have some emotional connection with. In a way, MOOCs just emphasize this tendency.
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    I love it! It seems that infused within the course are bits and pieces of different subjects which might lead people to other learning topics. MOOC's are something I want to look into, but have not yet taken the 3 or 4 hour a week I don't have to explore. Who knows what I will be exploring this summer.
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    MOOCs are great in that you will always find one on something that catches your interest. Most of them are not as clinical as the university courses we take, but offer enough complexity to keep you interested. I hope you do find a course that not only helps you out but perhaps allows you to bring something new to the classroom.
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    I think MOOCs are great when enrolled in something that interest you. I once took a MOOC course and did not meet my expectations. Also, it could've been that it was my MOOC course and was not accustom to these sort of courses. I really look forward to enrolling in another MOOC course in the near future.
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    Jennifer, in the light of the conversation about your son being interested in music and music only, I would like to share this video with all: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70AlyhEGWf4 It is nice to see that there are other options out there and MOOCS might just satisfy people's thirst for knowledge- but will not get them a job, at least for now.
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    Wow! Thanks so much for sharing that, Shaila. SO fascinating! I noticed one of the people commented that it's not really a fair comparison b/w US and Finland because they are a small, mostly homogeneous country while the US is huge, has a large immigrant population, and a wide variety of religions. I agree that the environments are very different, but it seems to me that we can still learn some things from Finland!
Katy Lu

What Is Your Learning Style? | Edutopia - 4 views

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      While taking this quiz make sure that you are go with your first thought and not to "think" too hard.  Want to know what is your learning style?
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      Thank you for sharing this test! I did it and I can say it is fairly accurate.
  • Try not to think too hard
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      Medina's  Rule #4: We don't pay attention to boring things.
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    I just took the test and it is accurate and I know the learner qualities that I have.
shaila a

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

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    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. 
Jackie Byford

Brains & Caffeine: Are we ACTUALLY wired that differently? - 14 views

I never really drank much caffeine growing up. I didn't start drinking coffee until I was in college in my 30's. At first it was to keep warm on the chilly morning in Northwest Arkansas. I am not s...

Janice Wilson Butler

Home - My Stroke of Insight - 0 views

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      After seeing her video, it becomes clear what is really important - a balanced brain. It is hard to find that peaceful side of your brain when the left-side chatters so much.
  • . This website, created by Dr. Jill, is intended to be a resource for you as you find your way to discovering your own insights
ernieperez519

Technology Overkill Pros and Cons - 3 views

This weeks topic will consist on current technology trends and the ways it impacts our daily life's. Abha Dawesar discusses her ordeal as she is unable to access the technology tools she is used to...

started by ernieperez519 on 11 Nov 13 no follow-up yet
Richard Wilson

Are we smart enough? - 8 views

I didn't see Kurzweil's name on the list. :-)

ernieperez519

Designing our future. - 2 views

We are evolving into a technology led industry. The analog era is slowly being phased out. This slideshow depicts how technology is being integrated into our daily lives. http://www.slideshare.net/...

started by ernieperez519 on 12 Nov 13 no follow-up yet
Maria Austin

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

  • Forget about tracking software: You are the most effective monitoring device.
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      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
       
      Maria, I'm guilty of that! I tend to hand my phone to my daughter so easily.
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    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
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    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

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 ...

Martha Rodriguez

Men have bigger brains, but it doesn't make them smarter. :) - 7 views

A larger brain does not necessarily grant greater intelligence. It is generally understood that one needs to take into account the ratio of brain to body mass. Basically this means that the larger ...

brain learning female male

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...

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