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R. Palomares

James Rosenberg: Technology in the Classroom: Friend or Foe? - 4 views

  • technology provides greater access to information and new ways for students to learn, it can become a crutch hindering creative problem solving and cognitive development.
    • R. Palomares
       
      Do you think technology is providing greater access to information but becoming a crutch hindering creative problem solving?
    • vincent briseno
       
      This is a great, thought provoking, question. I believe, as with everything, moderation is the key. Should students be immersed in technology? Absolutely, but not at the expense of human interaction, written expression, or the acquisition of social skills.
  • arguments in favor of technology in the classroom include: • Exposing children to technology at an early age prepares them for college and the workforce where knowledge of technology is essential for success.
    • R. Palomares
       
      Do you think exposing children to technology at an early age will help prepare them for college?
  • Where do you stand on the use of technology in the classroom?
    • R. Palomares
       
      Where do you stand? In Favor or Against?
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    I'm the "host" of the discussion question for this week 14. I wanted to share this site with comments and annotations on the significance of that site to you as an Educator! * Below is the checklist "grades" for those who respond to my post(s). 1. Do you think technology is providing greater access to information but becoming a crutch hindering creative problem solving? 2. Do you think exposing children to technology at an early age will help prepare them for college? 3. Where do you stand on the use of technology in the classroom? In Favor or Against?
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    So far I really enjoyed reading the article of age for technology growth for students. Very interesting article because technology can work both ways and I truely feel that there are students who abuse the power of technology in classrooms. It's up to us as teachers to monitor them in every way possible. Technology education in classrooms has evolved so much that students are becoming more technological advanced then we are. Interesting article and I do feel that exposion of technology in an early age will prepare them for college.
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    Yes Albert, technology can work both ways and it has evolved so much that it's amazing what students can do now than what was possible just a few years ago.
Isabel Cabrera

Digital Footprints and Digital Dossier - 25 views

To Adam, I think when something happens to these students they will remember the crazy old man that told them to be careful what they post. I have a teenager as well and I tell him, but he thinks ...

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Cora Mendez

Best content in EDTC6343 | Diigo - Groups - 5 views

    • Cora Mendez
       
      Ana you are right education needs to change. Teachers teach the way they were taught. That is so true.
    • Cora Mendez
       
      Hopefully everything we are learining helps us make small changes that help to change education.
    • Cora Mendez
       
      Very well put Ana. This is exactly how it is.
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    • Cora Mendez
       
      Good point Christine. When used appropriately, technology can enhance learning.
    • Cora Mendez
       
      If we set high expectations, they will meet them. They are very capable Albert.
    • Cora Mendez
       
      I know your are making a difference already Cesar. All we need is one person to get the ball rolling. You have already done that. Keep encouraging your coworkers.
Betsy Vela

3D Printing Pen Turns Doodles Into Objects - PSFK - 8 views

    • Betsy Vela
       
      3-D technology appeared many years ago in movie theaters and has reached out and touched our hands in the forms of televisions, projectors, printers and gaming systems. PSFK.com is one of the websites I most refer to when I want to know what's being explored throughout the world with new technology. I was floored when I came across both of these links months ago: The 3-D printing pen and the 3-D paper printouts. The possibilities are endless for education. How would you integrate these tools in an educational setting? Paper-Kit.com http://www.psfk.com/2013/01/3d-paper-head-shots.html 3D Pen http://www.psfk.com/2013/02/3d-printing-pen.html Be sure to watch the video. It is amazing! I see so much future in this tool being used in education. Ideas would come out in a tangible format.
    • Edna Orozco
       
      We use 3D printer for my design class, I like this idea of the pen, because before students actually print something, they need to sketch their drawings, and this would be a helpful way of using 3D drawing, because sometimes it is difficult for students to visualize 3D in a piece of paper. I will totally look forward this piece of technology for my Computer Aided Design Class
  • doesn’t require any software or computers,
  • create 3D objects by just drawing them.
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  • start drawing within minutes.
  • A pledge of $75 gets you a 3Doodler pen and two bags of mixed color plastic.
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    I really, really really want a classroom set of these. I can think of so many things I could do with my physics classes. I think I might have to write a grant this week to get these for my class.
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    This tool looks really cool. The model of the Eiffel Tower and the portrait really shows the possibilities. I would integrate this tool in math when teaching and practicing/reviewing geometry - 3 D figures, 2 D shapes, etc. The students could greate their own 3 D models instead of creating the traditional paper models. The students would love it! I wonder how much the plastic refill is.
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    I can think of several uses that I could give this device, like creating 3 d models of network installations, designing a computer, and other projects.
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    Architecture, Geometric shapes, anatomy of animals, characters for storytelling, parts of a plant, sketch of a historical figure...the possiblities are endless. I am glad you shared this tool, what an awesome invention. I, too, wonder what the cost for the refill plastic is, and whether it heats up at a high or low temp. Thank you for sharing.
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    I can see how some students may use their creativity using the 3-D writing pen. It would be amazing to see what some people could come up with. The 3-D printing paper is amazing how with just a few photos the computer can print out a paper that can be assembled into a 3-dimensional object. Thanks for posting this, this are very interesting and advanced technologies!
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    This is such a neat tool to incorporate in the classroom. I would like to use this tool in my math class to reinforce geometric vocabulary words and figures. Students will be able to create their own 3-d figures and get a feel for what a vertex, edge, and face look like instead of drawing flat on a paper. This would be a great tool for our early college which does a yearly math project of creating a scale model of a famous building or structure. Students will be able to create the whole model using this pen.
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    What a marvelous find Betsy. The possibilities do seem endless. Like Gayle and April said already, my first thought was 3D figures for math. This would make it extremely easy to teach vertices, faces, and edges in math. My favorite part of the pen was actually the ability to repair plastic things. How much does it cost?
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    Amazing!! As soon as I saw this I thought of so many things my 1st graders can do with this pen. The students would have so much fun with it. They would be able to see that learning can be fun and it will help remember so many things because they actually created it with this 3D pen. I could use this pen for all the subjects I teach.
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    I'm going to do my best to get one of these pens for my classroom. I was blown away; imagine what it would do for the students. Once again, the possibilities are endless and what a cool piece of technology.
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    Wow! These are very cool. I can see how these would enhance and enrich a geometry lesson on 3-dimensional figures and/or measurement (e.g. volume). I agree with Adam, a class set has endless potential.
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    This is a real cool pen, I can only wonder what the next generation will be like. If this is just the first version; it next will be even better. Students would go crazy using these tools. Like Heather and Adam stated the potential use is endless. Using the pen for science and math would be great. The electives classes would also benefit from using the pens. Now, getting a hold or purchasing them is a totally different thing. Our district is cutting back once more and our budget is already gone. Looking for a grant would be the next best thing.
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    Wow Betsy, these tools are very neat. I see how the 3d pen could be used in the classroom to show students 3d models like for 3 dimensional shapes. I agree with everyone else who says that a class set would be a great thing to have in the classroom. Thanks for sharing these tools Betsy.
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    I've seen it and honestly I think that even though it is really cool, that for the most part they are a gimmick. Sorry to be so pessimistic but I just don't what is so cool about them. Anyway, if my assessment is flawed and I am proven wrong, I'll be the first one to admit it.
Conrado Gonzalez

From Distraction to Engagement - 26 views

I love technology. Having said that, at least at the elementary level I don't feel that it is a priority at all. At least nowhere where I have had the pleasure to work in. It is a gimmicky thing th...

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R. Palomares

A Day in the Life of a Connected Classroom | Edutopia - 4 views

  • We have a room equipped with a smart board, mounted overhead projector, and a desktop PC running Windows 7. The campus has secure wi-fi throughout. About 8 of my 20 students have a laptop.
  • I started this class by handing out a paper syllabus. I noted that this was the only paper they would receive throughout the semester
  • Wikispace
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  • Wikispace.
  • Wikispace houses everything: syllabus, calendar, student pages, archived discussions, and various informative links.
  • several students in the class were taking notes on a Google Doc
  • Students can write their responses on their laptops, mobile device, or note pad.
  • Each group again opened a Google Doc and shared it with everyone in the group and me
    • Melizza Garcia
       
      This article was a fantasic way of using technolgy in the classroom. The student were constently collaborating on different topics and everything was being document for future use and reference.
    • Rene Rodriguez Jr
       
      I felt this article was important because it can help teachers who are new to using technology in the classroom with some ideas on the how to use technology to help our students learn and succeed.
    • Rene Rodriguez Jr
       
      We as teachers use so much paper. This instructor used paper only for his syllabus.
    • R. Palomares
       
      I liked his idea of using it for the syllabus and then explaining about using the wiki.
    • Rene Rodriguez Jr
       
      Students are able to use the technology to post their responses or comments.
  • Web Quests tend to be highly structured and tend to provide enough scaffolding information for students to work independently or collaboratively on self directed tasks.
  • Teaching the writing process, grammar, and mechanics can be boring for anyone, however when you allow students to use Facebook to discover these essential skills, the engagement factor increases.
    • R. Palomares
       
      Wow, he found an awesome way to teach the writing process through the using Facebook.
  • As I reflect on this class dynamic I am constantly trying to find new ways to connect my students.
    • R. Palomares
       
      I liked how he mentioned that he constantly tries to find new ways to incorporate technology.
  • manage to mess up the copied syllabus by some how not printing the first page of the reading schedule. Paper: Fail. Once the syllabu
  • l at once. I was surprised that none of the students in the class had ever used a Wikispace
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    An article on a typical day in a technology connected classroom.
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    I found this article very interesting and it can be giving to first new teachers who have never used technology in the classroom. I liked how he printed the basic first page of the syllabus and then how he explained on useing the wiki for the complete syllabus, calendar, and other information relating to the class. This is a very good article to show how one teacher is incorporating technology in his classroom. Thank you for sharing Rene!
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    Rene, the article provides interesting information about an effective way to infuse technology into content in a classroom. By exposing students to tweeting, wikispaces and blogs it provides enough scaffolding information for students to work independently or collaboratively on self-directed tasks.
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    Rene, the article is very informative about how an effective classroom should look like while integrating technology. I like how many of these students were in awe when the professor showcased the class wikispace. I like how the professor was exposing his students to different types of Web 2.0 tools to have students collaborate and discuss concepts and information. Article: Technology Integration for Elementary Schools- http://www.edutopia.org/stw-differentiated-instruction-technology-integration
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    This is a great and interesting article. I think with all these tools available now we can have many classrooms like these and imagine what will come in the near future. Integration of technology should be done in every single classroom to promote student involment.
Santos Alvarado

The Nerdy Teacher - 4 views

  • I needed my kids to view blogging as an important task. To do that, I promised my students I would write every single blog post I asked them to write on my own teacher blog. I told them I would never give them "busy work" because I'm too busy to do it myself.
    • Santos Alvarado
       
      Thank you for sharing this great website Joshua. The teacher has many different post that one can learn from their experience. I really enjoyed that the teacher is allowign the students to blog. I like the idea of blogging because allows the students to take more pride in their work. Heres a website: 6 Reasons Kids Should know How to Blog http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2011/08/six-reasons-why-kids-should-know-how-to-blog/
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    I wish we had the ability to blog, at our district technology is a bit limited and we have a lot of hesitant people. It's very much like Reflective Journaling except with the twist of technology. Great website.
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    Santos so are you doing this to encourage two-way communciation? I've started using http://www.edmodo.com/ Feel free to check it out. I believe students in the high school level have used it more effectively then MS students.
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    "The Nerdy Teacher" is a great blog for educators and students because many new updates on education are posted monthly. Thank you for sharing!
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    Thank you for sharing this website. I agree with the comments that others have mentioned, like; giving students the opportunity to share and collaborate in this website. I am using Edmodo with some of my classes as a way to share, collaborate, assess and keep in touch with my students.
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    This site would be great to use but unfortunately we can not use it in our district. Under some certain clause chatting or blogging is not permitted. Other than that this site would have been great to use.
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    Great reference tool but in my district I'd need approval of administrators. I know in my district we use Edmodo for school related purposes. I hope that one day the district I work for will allow more web 2.0 tools available to students.
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    Thank you for the link, I agree with many of the other comments that the district does not allow student/teacher blogging, but there are other ways around it. This year, my campus is using "Weebly" to create thier classroom website and it has the ability to interact with students via a blog, which is great. I am a true believer that in order for students to get aquainted with current technology tools, we must make it available to them. Thank you for the link!
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    This is a great way to integrate blogging into the classrooms. Many of the postings are very interesting and provide us with more resources to use in the classrooms. Here are the top 10 blogging websites: http://topsitesblog.com/blog-websites/
Yadira Flores

Using Web 2.0 tools in Your Life - 3 views

Hi guys! This is the week that I will be hosting along with others in our group. Look at the website hosted by Discovery Education, take your time look at the video on the page it is a good overvie...

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Yadira Flores

Multiplication Games For Kids -By KidsNumbers.com - 3 views

    • Yadira Flores
       
      Look at the cool links. Really liked website... Thanks for sharing very resourceful.
    • Alyssa Tanguma
       
      Need this for our basic math class!!!
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    Another great site. I hear our students that even though they are in MS, they still have trouble with the foundation such as multiplication. I'l be sharing this one too!
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    Yadira, this website is awesome! The students will love this website because there are numerous games that they can choose to play while learning at the same time. I really liked the educational game that's called, " Addition Flash Cards" because in this game the students practice their addition and check their answers immediately after inputting their answer. This is a great Fun Educational website to share with others! Thanks for sharing.  
Sonia Aldape

Discovery Education Web2012 : Web 2.0 Tools - Presentation Tools - 2 views

    • Sonia Aldape
       
      Yadira, great web link for Web 2.0 tool resources. I found that many of the tools in this web page are great to use in the classroom as well as for personal use. Although, some of the web 2.0 tools mentioned I have not heard of, it will be exciting to learn even more on how to incorporate and see how it can enhances my classroom. Thanks for sharing this link.
Delilah Alegria

Ten Reasons why Technology is Vital to education - 9 views

I remember when we had to carry a bunch of textbooks to school, at school, and after school. My backpack was always heavy. I think that laptops are a good solution even though not everyone can affo...

Salina V

The Near Future - 27 views

This is the coolest thing I have ever seen. Books, movies and video games set in the distant future have always displayed technology like this and I was always fascinated by it. I have always wan...

Salina V

School Library Online Resources - 20 views

What is good about our library is that they have all the passwords and links for these resources on bookmakers at the circulation desk. Even with this though, I do agree that students do not use a...

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Janice Wilson Butler

A Commitment to High Tech Education | Edutopia - 4 views

    • Janice Wilson Butler
       
      Take a look at this movie about integrating technology across the curriculum.
    • Janice Wilson Butler
       
      This is a powerful movie!
    • Janice Wilson Butler
       
      I am going to comment here.
  • Sophisticated electronic gadgets such as probes and global-positioning-system devices catch students' interest at Harrison Central High School.
    • Janice Wilson Butler
       
      I think this is great!
  • Only when we get students out of the paper and pencil learning and get them immersed in real world application, will we be able to educate students so that they can not only collect data, but analyze and interpret those resuts as well; therefore creating students who are critical thinkers!
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    This is where you share additional comments. I want to add more
Yadira Flores

Free printable English worksheets, wordsearches, crosswords, board games, grammar works... - 2 views

    • Yadira Flores
       
      I find it a very useful website and it is free!
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    I know that it's not my turn to host this week but after seeing Tania's great website that she shared, I just had to share this! Check it out!
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    I really liked this website!! Our bilingual students will definitely enjoy working on spelling lists that have pictures to help them understand the meaning as well. Once students master the vocabulary/spelling list, they may test online through a website I found earlier this year. I was looking for website to create online spelling tests and I fell in love with "Benchmarks for Success: Free on-line benchmark testing". Check out their website: www.freeonlinebenchmark.com Not only can you create a test, but also print out a generated list of passcodes for students to go to this site and test online. My students love it because they don't have to wait to know their grade since they get it once they submit their responses. Oh, you may also use tests created by others since all the created material is "shared"!
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    This is a great source for us elementary teachers. I just have one question, do you have to download the software?
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    No software download needed! It's all within the website.
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    Thank you Romel!
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    Whenever it's free.....of course us teachers love it. Check this website out there are also free printables. http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/
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    I looked over this site, and I really liked the crossword puzzle creator. Thanks for sharing!
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    Thanks for sharing. It's great to use considering we're limited with our resources. The kids always love solving the puzzles. Great for spelling and vocabulary.
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    Great website! We fixing to incorporate a "more practice" section for those students who can't seem to grasp the unit/lesson. It will also serve for students who need/ask for extra credit. Thanks!!
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    It's a great website especially the videos as professional development, make things less threatening and more comfortable. Thanks for sharing..
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    It is a great website, not only because it has many practices to print, but also because it provides good practices on several themes that we have to cover. I was going over the "what time does the clock show?" practice. It works great on the Interactive Whiteboard. It allows the students to learn and participate in class.
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