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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...

jennalsmith

Brain Rules Schools - 1 views

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    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?)
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    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.
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    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!
Jaime Villanueva

Know Thyself With A Brain Scanner - 9 views

I realize most people would be skeptical Jackie about the technology. One can only image the positive implications this technology can have in our daily lives. One example that comes to mind is a c...

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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...

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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!
Maria Austin

Free Technology for Teachers: 5 Ways to Add Interactive Elements to Your Videos - 5 views

  • This means that you can watch a video within a video or view a picture or listen to a different audio track within the original video
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      This sounds very cool. However, I wonder about the possibility of overloading students' working memory and affect their ability to learn that may occur if not used judiciously.
  • entering a topic for your quiz. After entering your topic enter a search for a video about that topic. Blubbr will generate a list of videos that you can select from to use in your quiz. When you find a video that works for you, trim the clip to a length that you like then write out your question and answer choices.
    • Maria Austin
       
      This is a fantastic tool! This capability would make the whole process more time efficient.
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    How to make interactive videos. Worth a look.
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    Ideas to make interactive videos
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    Great tools, I will recommend this to my subject matter experts for their project.
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.
normairisrodz

"Engage Me or Enrage Me": What Today's Learners Demand (EDUCAUSE Review) | EDUCAUSE.edu - 2 views

  • the kids back then didn’t expect to be engaged by everything they did. There were no video games, no CDs, no MP3s—none of today’s special effects. Those kids’ lives were a lot less rich—and not just in money: less rich in media, less rich in communication, much less rich in creative opportunities for students outside of school. Many if not most of them never even knew what real engagement feels like.
  • All the students we teach have something in their lives that’s really engaging
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      If teachers could tap into what engages their students, they can also tap into their motivation to learn and be active participants in the learning process.
  • Rather than being empowered to choose what they want
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  • in school, they must eat what they are served
  • In my view, it’s not “relevance” that’s lacking for this generation, it’s engagement.
  • So we have to find how to present our curricula in ways that engage our students—not just to create new “lesson plans,” not even just to put the curriculum online
    • normairisrodz
       
      How do you engage your students in innovative ways in your classroom? With such emphasis placed on standardized test preparation, are you allowed academic freedom to engage your students with alternative teaching practices?
  • kids’ long-term engagement in a game depends much less on what they see than on what they do and learn.
  • And if we educators don’t start coming up with some damned good curricular gameplay for our students—and soon—they’ll all come to school wearing (at least virtually in their minds) the T-shirt I recently saw a kid wearing in New York City: “It’s Not ADD—I’m Just Not Listening!”
    • normairisrodz
       
      It's not just about graphics and special effects, it's about substance. Do students learn and are they challenged?
  • That’s one more reason the kids are so enraged—they know their stuff is missing!
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    Engaging students who "tune us out". This article reinforces Brain Rule 4: Attention, "we don't pay attention to boring things." Educators must seek ways of engaging students... solution - game-based learning.
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.
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      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.
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.

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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...

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.
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 ...

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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...

Juan Saldana

A Survival Guide To Teaching With Technology - Edudemic - Edudemic - 0 views

  • A Survival Guide To Teaching With Technology
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      "Welcome to this week on Survival. In EdTech I have noticed that we focus a lot on "Ed" part and not so much on the impact that the "Tech" has not only on the student, but on the teachers and technology support teams. I have selected a few articles for this week that will focus on this week Brain Rule of Survival and how it relates to the integration of technology in the classroom.
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    This article/slide show give you some of the "Hard Truths" about implementing technology in the classroom. In class we often think how great it can be to implement iPads and Web 2.0, but we often don't discuss what will happen when it all falls apart like technology often does...
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
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.

Katy Lu

What Is Your Learning Style? | Edutopia - 4 views

    • Katy Lu
       
      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?
    • Maria Austin
       
      Thank you for sharing this test! I did it and I can say it is fairly accurate.
  • Try not to think too hard
  • multiple ways
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    • Katy Lu
       
      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.
Maria Austin

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

  • Forget about tracking software: You are the most effective monitoring device.
    • Maria Austin
       
      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!
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