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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

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

www.freetech4teachers.com/...d-interactive-elements-to.html

shared by Maria Austin on 04 Sep 13 - No Cached
  • 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
    • Maria Austin
      Maria Austin on 09 Sep 13
       
      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
      Maria Austin on 09 Sep 13
       
      This is a fantastic tool! This capability would make the whole process more time efficient.
  • Janice Wilson Butler on 04 Sep 13
     
    How to make interactive videos. Worth a look.
  • Janice Wilson Butler on 04 Sep 13
     
    Ideas to make interactive videos
  • ernieperez519 on 11 Nov 13
     
    Great tools, I will recommend this to my subject matter experts for their project.
Katy Lu

What Is Your Learning Style? | Edutopia - 4 views

www.edutopia.org/lligences-learning-styles-quiz

brain rules learning styles

shared by Katy Lu on 08 Sep 13 - Cached
    • Katy Lu
      Katy Lu on 08 Sep 13
       
      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
      Maria Austin on 09 Sep 13
       
      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
      Katy Lu on 08 Sep 13
       
      Medina's  Rule #4: We don't pay attention to boring things.
  • ernieperez519 on 11 Nov 13
     
    I just took the test and it is accurate and I know the learner qualities that I have.
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
Juan Saldana

Can the Current Model of Higher Education Survive MOOCs and Online Learning? (EDUCAUSE ... - 2 views

www.educause.edu/...vive-moocs-and-online-learning

higher education online learning MOOC disruptive technology

shared by Juan Saldana on 05 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • Not all U.S. colleges and universities will disappear as a result of new technologies, but clearly some will.
  • Technology-enhanced learning has the potential to transform education and to raise the level of education globally.
  • The first threat to American higher education is that MOOCs and online courses will raise the level of competition too high for some institutions to survive.
  • Juan Saldana on 05 Nov 13
     
    We begin day two on the topic of Survival. Ten years ago online education was almost non-existent, today it encompasses a good portion of the course offerings at UTB, will the current model of instruction still exist in another 10 years? What does this mean for us as instructional designers?
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  • Jennifer Henson on 05 Nov 13
     
    I love this article! thanks so much, Juan. It is helpful on multiple levels. It's no easy thing for a large university to scope out a plan for integrating online education. It's a brand new world and it feels very high risk. As we learn about best practices and our budgets get trimmed, the temptation is to do enough to check the box, but that model causes more trouble in the long run. Lucas's article is a thoughtful, articulate review of lessons learned that can be applied straight away. Thank you!
  • Juan Saldana on 06 Nov 13
     
    Schools as a business are running out of funding, yet tuition keeps getting more expensive (funny right?). I don't know if the current platform for education will be replaced with MOOCs, but it will definitely be replaced, it's natural evolution. Jennifer you are working with Virtual High Schools, soon we will see this in the lower grades. The strange kids we knew who and were jealous of because they were "Home Schooled" will be the norm! However we are not only talking about the "survival" of the institutions, we are talking about the titles that come with these degrees. 50 years High School was a family achievement, today High School doesn't qualify you to stand on the side of the highway with a sign... How long before these titles like M.Ed are no longer worth the paper they are printed on?
  • Jennifer Henson on 06 Nov 13
     
    I believe the University of Miami Online High School has already offered a MOOC about college/ACT prep. I'm bummed because I was hoping to be the first high school to offer a MOOC. I really just love the idea of using technology to give kids opportunities that they would not have otherwise had. But there are practical considerations that trump my idealistic ideas about it. It's always about the money. I think one of the biggest problems we face in our society today is the concentration of wealth at the top. Higher and higher salaries at the top necessitate lower salaries (greater tuition, etc.) elsewhere. We also have huge infrastructure/insurance costs. It's a complex, complicated problem that makes me weary!
  • Juan Saldana on 06 Nov 13
     
    The beauty of a MOOC is that you can literally run it from your parents basement! Look at how Khans Academy started and what it has grown into. Any one of us could essentially develop an online course, videos and all and run it from our home. Although I was just introduced to MOOCs in last semesters 6329, I see them becoming more and more integrated into future curriculum. It would not surprise me if at one point the 6332/6358 course required the development of a fully functional MOOC. Remember I said it first!
  • Katy Lu on 09 Nov 13
     
    People might worried that "massive open online course" may replace the traditional education someday. My answer is NO. They are actually different in nature. MOOC can be taken as an enrichment tool to enhance your urge in knowledge, but can't be officially certified by the Educational Department. MOOC is a good source to learn different topics and meet instructors from vary institutions. That makes learning exciting and help to lighten up life.
  • Martha Rodriguez on 11 Nov 13
     
    Some see MOOCs up-ending the whole model of higher education, allowing students to complete full courses of study in a non-traditional format, particularly with international students, which have made up a large part of the student body in early MOOC courses. Others see MOOCs playing a much smaller role, with the MOOC system of "badges" or certificates for course completion integrated into programs higher education institutions already offer.
Juan Saldana

Technology In The Classroom: Tips For New Teachers To Use Technology In The Classroom - 2 views

www.teachingchannel.org/...technology-in-the-classroom

technology education classroom teaching learning

shared by Juan Saldana on 09 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • Juan Saldana on 09 Nov 13
     
    "New Teacher Survival Guide: Technology in the Classroom " (video)
  • Juan Saldana on 09 Nov 13
     
    As we wrap up the week's topic of Survival, I found an excellent video article. It covers the one thing that new teachers fear more than "Walkers," six-graders!
  • Jaime Villanueva on 10 Nov 13
     
    Great video Juan! The comment about anticipation of barriers when implementing new technology in the classroom hits home for me.I have had my share of issues with technology in the past.This is why it is so important to do a dry run before the actual presentation because things can go wrong no matter how prepared you are. Always have a back up plan as a last resort.
Jackie Byford

Online Courses Lead to Sub-Prime Education - 3 views

AS a middle school teacher of a school with only 10% low socio-economic students, you definitely see the gaps in computer knowledge with these students. Even though they get exposure during their k...

MOOC learning education

started by Jennifer Henson on 07 Nov 13 1 follow-up, last by Jackie Byford on 09 Nov 13
Juan Saldana

Technology In Schools: In Some Cash-Strapped Districts, Kids Bring Their Own Devices - 2 views

www.huffingtonpost.com/...-in-schools-in-_n_1273424.html

technology districts schools

shared by Juan Saldana on 03 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • Juan Saldana on 03 Nov 13
     
    Technology In Schools: In Some Cash-Strapped Districts, Kids Bring Their Own Devices "
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  • Juan Saldana on 03 Nov 13
     
    Survival is always at the classroom level, districts often have to implement programs like this in order to have any technology in the classroom at all.
  • Martha Rodriguez on 04 Nov 13
     
    I understand the concept but at the same time raises too many flags allowing the students to bring devices from home. What about viruses, or student losing their device(s), who would be responsible? I think students at a young age taking their devices to school don't know too much about responsibility. I wouldn't allow my 7yr old take her Kindle to school.
  • Juan Saldana on 04 Nov 13
     
    Being the parent of a student that lost a device to theft I can feel your pain. Remember that this school is allowing them to do so, but if it is anything like LFCISD they send a waiver home for parental permission and responsibility. I don't really see BYOD programs coming into play until the middle-school age, where there we can at least pray that they have learned some semblance of responsibility as well as being cautious of their surroundings.
  • Adam Hovde on 04 Nov 13
     
    I am the parent of a 4th grader and he has been given an Ipad this year. I think 4th grade is a bit young to have the responsibility of an Ipad personally. his teacher is incorporating material in class to use it. Someone in his grade has already lost theirs. We had to get insurance on the Ipads before we could get them from the school so hopefully if my son does lose his it would be covered.
  • Juan Saldana on 04 Nov 13
     
    I would not consider BYOD in any grade under Middle School. As the campus points out these devices even for a school are expensive, I don't believe the school or the teachers want to be responsible for them. I need to confirm but I was told that here in Brownsville ISD that the teachers have access to the devices but are responsible for them and are required to pay for any damages. Which at a teacher's salary is very harsh. I would think it best that the content be developed in such a manner that it can be accessed via the device but from home. Take our Blackboard service, you can use it on your tablet, join collaborate, and access all your classroom content.
  • Jennifer Henson on 05 Nov 13
     
    My 8 year old niece just triumphantly purchased her first tablet with money she had saved on her own. Being a technology educator, I have always tried to influence my sister to let her daughter use technology for learning, but she's been adamantly against it. Her daughter was given permission, though, to purchase whatever she wanted with that money. The child has spoken! I'm not sure how much she'll use it in the classroom, but I've seen her on my iPad and I know she has a good eye for games that teach her a whole host of skills. I'm a little off topic here because she lives in Dallas and I don't know if BYOD or anything else influenced her decision, but you've piqued my interest to find out!
  • Juan Saldana on 06 Nov 13
     
    BYOD programs are great, but come with a lot of responsibility. Unfortunately the school will not shoulder the entire responsibility. I think this is why you don't see this programs till students are a little more mature and responsible. What we definitely don't want to do is bar them from the technology.
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

Technology In Schools: Poll Finds K-12 Teachers And Parents Support Greater Digital Use... - 0 views

www.huffingtonpost.com/...-k-12-teachers-_n_1871017.html

shared by Juan Saldana on 03 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • Juan Saldana on 03 Nov 13
     
    "Technology In Schools: Poll Finds K-12 Teachers And Parents Support Greater Digital Use In The Classroom"
  • Juan Saldana on 03 Nov 13
     
    I conducted an interview with a Doctoral student in our program and found that contrary to my belief the parents were not his biggest problem, but his biggest supporters.
Juan Saldana

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

www.edudemic.com/teaching-with-technology-guide

technology teaching edtech

shared by Juan Saldana on 03 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • A Survival Guide To Teaching With Technology
    • Juan Saldana
      Juan Saldana on 03 Nov 13
       
      "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.
  • Juan Saldana on 03 Nov 13
     
    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...
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...

http:__www.ted.com_talks_ariel_garten_know_thyself_with_a_brain_scanner.html

started by Jaime Villanueva on 20 Oct 13 6 follow-ups, last by Jaime Villanueva on 01 Nov 13
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

started by Katy Lu on 28 Oct 13 1 follow-up, last by Martha Rodriguez on 28 Oct 13
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
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...

started by Richard Wilson on 23 Oct 13 5 follow-ups, last by Jackie Byford on 27 Oct 13
Jackie Byford

Sound versus Music versus Audio versus Noise - 26 views

This is something I have thought about incorporating into my classroom, but always wonder if I am picking the right music for the right situation. I am like your daughter's Richard. I started colle...

started by Richard Wilson on 20 Oct 13 12 follow-ups, last by Jackie Byford on 27 Oct 13
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
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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