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Salina V

Technology In Your Classroom - 19 views

I think my class has become more tech savy. I think it could be much more, but with this being the first year of STAAR testing and having a really bad internet connection in the portables where I ...

started by Lisandra Medina on 10 Apr 12 9 follow-ups, last by Salina V on 14 May 12
Salina V

Favorite Classroom Technology Application - 23 views

I like a lot, but if I had to chose I think I would say Prezi. While at first I really just thought about it as a different moving Power Point Presentation, as I started using it I noticed that th...

classroom technology

started by Itza Moses on 29 Mar 12 9 follow-ups, last by Salina V on 14 May 12
Janice Wilson Butler

Ancient tree-ring records from southwest U.S. suggest today's megafires are truly unusual - 1 views

www.sciencedaily.com/...120516120304.htm

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  • Janice Wilson Butler on 26 May 12
     
    Really interesting site for current information on scientific discoveries. Good resource for students - source for latest research news
Yadira Flores

My View: It's never too late to begin flipping your classroom - Schools of Thought... - 6 views

schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/...-begin-flipping-your-classroom

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    • Sara Aldape
      Sara Aldape on 24 Sep 12
       
      The flipped classroom is quite interesting!!!! Loved the fact that you allow students to feel supported. When you have an inspiring environment students will learn and be successful.
    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 25 Sep 12
       
      Students need more than just lecture. I think that in math like any other subject you should have the ability to see how it is done a second time. I would like to be able to record my lectures and give students the opportunity to review and ask questions.
    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 25 Sep 12
       
      It is very possible for all educators to become better ones if we are open to changes. Change can be good.
  • Janice Wilson Butler on 07 Sep 12
     
    Article about the flipped classroom
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  • Alberto Gonzalez on 21 Sep 12
     
    I read about flipped classrooms in EDTC 6321 with Dr. Corbeil's class and I found this teaching technique very useful because students are fully engaged in learning activities than lecture.
  • Sonia Aldape on 22 Sep 12
     
    Great article! I was not familiar with a flipped classroom. Although, it is a new technique for me it seems to be very interesting.
  • Ruth Garza on 22 Sep 12
     
    I feel that, as teachers, we must do everything in our power to provide our students with the most effective and innovative techniques avaible. This means that technology is no longer an option, but a necessary tool to which enables students to succeed in today's modern world of technology. Our district, Los Fresnos CISD, sent out an email to encourage us to "flip our classrooms". Check out this website: http://flipyourclassroom.einstruction.com/
  • Diana Cedillo on 22 Sep 12
     
    I agree with Stacey in helping others integrate technology; especially for teachers at the end of retirement. "Flipping their classroom" isn't as hard as it may seem. I believe with training teachers on how to incorporate technology and engage our students, we would have a higher success rate with our students mastering the content.
  • Maribel Gracia on 23 Sep 12
     
    The article is very interesting because teachers need to understand that we need to intergrate technology more often in our classroom. For example, like stacey's mom did not want to implement technology because she was used to teach the same way for many years. But when she decided to implement technology, she realized that the students enjoyed it and was more effective for her.
  • Saul Mendiola on 23 Sep 12
     
    This is a very interesting article. Stacey's mom helped her with her first year of teaching, then Stacey helped her mom to become a 21st century teacher. I like how they both were mentors at one point to each other. Sometimes that is what is needed a mentor to guide you and make you feel that you can integrate technology in the classroom.
  • R. Palomares on 24 Sep 12
     
    This article on flipped classrooms is very interesting because it clearly demonstrates how the use of technology in the classroom benefits students to increase learning and retention. The AP exam scores before and after were an eye opener because one year it was 58% and the next year using a flipped classroom, it increased to 78% of students scoring a "4" or "5" and none below a "3". In addition, using technology in the classroom created a sense of stress free environment where students enjoyed learning. I also liked that this Math instructor also helped another (her mother) to also have a "flipped" classroom. This was a great article that we can all share with others to demonstrate how the use of technology in the classroom is very beneficial to students.
  • Marivel Garcia on 24 Sep 12
     
    I really admire those math teachers especially being able to work with each other being that they were both from far ends of the spectrum when it came to the education profession. I have been hearing a lot about the "flipped classroom" and I have also been able to connect my previous course work with it. I find that being able to have all your information narrated and easily accessible for your students is a great way to reduce stress. This means that the students will be able to review the lesson at their own pace and in a comfortable environment. Even though I hear many good things, as a 5th & 6th grade Language Arts and Reading teacher I still hesitant to flip my classroom. I know it's not impossible but it will require much training and guidance for it to work effectively.. This article has really opened my eyes to where our future educational system might be or should be gearing towards.
  • Mario Ortiz on 22 Oct 12
     
    As teachers we should be open-minded and ready to accept new ideas that can revolutionize the way we teach. Always keeping in mind that everything we do is to improve our teaching.
Salina V

http://diigo.com/0mvyh - 31 views

I think it is a little hard classifying all teacher under one category to determine how we see technology differently then our students. I suppose it depends on the generation we grew up in. Acco...

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started by Corina Carmona on 30 Jan 12 3 follow-ups, last by Salina V on 03 Mar 12
vincent briseno

Epson Ultra-Short-Throw Interactive Projector - YouTube - 2 views

www.youtube.com/watch

interactive projector

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    • vincent briseno
      vincent briseno on 07 Oct 12
       
      Obviously, comparisons will be made between the short throw projector and an interactive whiteboard. If you had a choice, which would you prefer in your classroom/office?
  • vincent briseno on 07 Oct 12
     
    Too often, technology in the classroom centers around teacher use. This is technology teachers and students will want to use.
  • R. Palomares on 15 Oct 12
     
    If I had a choice I would definitely prefer the EPSON ultra soft interactive projector because it seems like it has more features than the interactive whiteboard. It seems easy to use, demonstrate, and adapt to everyday lessons.
  • Saul Mendiola on 17 Oct 12
     
    I would definitely prefer the EPSON interactive projector. I currently use a Smartboard with a regular DELL projector, it takes a lot of classroom space to use the equipment. This new interactive projector takes minimal space and seems to work great!
Sergio Perez

ALA | Great Web Sites for Kids - 13 views

www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm

shared by Sergio Perez on 24 Sep 12 - Cached
  • create your own. Many games and activities are included
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 24 Sep 12
       
      Very cool site! I like the animations! Very engaging for children and adults, this can be used as a history lesson, or as an enrichment activity.
    • Sergio Perez
      Sergio Perez on 01 Oct 12
       
      It was quite interesting to see that the National Security Agency had a website for children. I learned the difference between a decipher and a code. The characters used on the website made it more kid friendly.
    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 25 Sep 12
       
      I tried this website but it did not work. If anyone is able to load it let me know how.
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 30 Sep 12
       
      OK, thanks for the information
    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 25 Sep 12
       
      www.Invention at Play.org - I personally liked this website because it allows students to use their critical thinking skills and their imagination. Even I had fun palying with it.
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 30 Sep 12
       
      I like this website too! It was very interesting.
    • Sara Aldape
      Sara Aldape on 01 Oct 12
       
      We also need to have fun. What an excellent way to have student engagement and at the same time learning.
    • Sergio Perez
      Sergio Perez on 01 Oct 12
       
      I also had fun as I played some of the games on the website. It was interesting trying to create a cloud and then seeing it in the "sky".
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    • Yadira Flores
      Yadira Flores on 25 Sep 12
       
      I liked this website because it is very descriptive in the steps you need to accomplish in order to create your own website. I think any teacher could create their classroom website even if their tehnological side is not that good.
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 30 Sep 12
       
      Can you see yourself, sharing this site with others? So many teachers would like to use something like this, but are not sure where to start
    • Sergio Perez
      Sergio Perez on 27 Sep 12
       
      Zoom Inventors and Inventions is an interesting website for having your students discover who invented certain items. One interesting fact I learned is that the reflectors that we find on the edge of the road were originally called "cat's eye road reflector". This website states that the inventor came up with this invention because the reflection of a cat's eyes at the side of a road kept him from driving off a hill at night..
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 30 Sep 12
       
      Cool, we can learn from each other. Thanks for your comment.
    • Diana Cedillo
      Diana Cedillo on 28 Sep 12
       
      I like the Building a School Website. I found it easy to follow for teachers and students. I'll be sure to use some of this information on my Study Guide for Competency 003:B. Thank you for sharing. This will most definitley help teachers hesistent to try new things. =-)
    • Valree Martinez
      Valree Martinez on 30 Sep 12
       
      Cool! Glad you liked it.
    • R. Palomares
      R. Palomares on 01 Oct 12
       
      I liked this link also because it helps in building a school website.
    • Joshua McDonald
      Joshua McDonald on 01 Oct 12
       
      The Carnergie Cyber Academy is a great resource for campus that are implementing Cyber Safety programs. I believe my campus is actually working it into an elective class. I will definitely use this as a resource since I am based in a computer lab.
  • R. Palomares on 24 Sep 12
     
    Valree, this website has many great resources for teachers. I specifically liked the website link titled, "Building a school website". It's basically step by step instructions on creating your own school website. I liked this link because some educators want to learn how to create their own website but don't know how. We can share this website link so that they can access it and learn how. Thank you for sharing.
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  • Melizza Garcia on 25 Sep 12
     
    I like how each link showed what grade level it was for and there were so many to choose from too. The Building a school website was good and so is the Typing one its nice to have a varity in a keyboarding class.
  • Marivel Garcia on 27 Sep 12
     
    I was able to explore the website it's really nice, I especially like how the learner can create a story and allow others to add or help continue the story.( invention at play ) Basically, by allowing the learner to invent and think critically it will open up the doors to life time learning. http://sciencenetlinks.com/lessons/ Try this website, it also has an enormous collection of Science lessons that use the method above to enhance critical thinking. It reflects on the studies done about how learning is ensured through exploration and creativity. It is a great website that follows something similar to the PBL model. The lessons pose a question and require being inventive and exploring possible solutions.
  • Sergio Perez on 27 Sep 12
     
    Zoom Inventors and Inventions is an interesting website for having your students discover who invented certain items. One interesting fact I learned is that the reflectors that we find on the edge of the road were originally called "cat's eye road reflector". This website states that the inventor came up with this invention because the reflection of a cat's eyes at the side of a road kept him from driving off a hill at night..
  • Diana Cedillo on 28 Sep 12
     
    Yes, i just viewed this site on someone else's comment. I honestly enjoyed the one about building a school website. It appeared to be very user friendly and perfect for teachers transitioning into the use of technology.
  • Saul Mendiola on 30 Sep 12
     
    This is a great website. I like that it has a collection of different websites tha have learning activities for students. I really liked the Dance Mat Typing website. It introduces and shows the students the correct way to type. thanks for sharing!
  • Lourdes Beltran on 01 Oct 12
     
    Valree, It looks like a good website, but I was not able to go to this website. I'm very interested in finding out if it has resources for 1st grade social studies. Does anyone know of a good website for social studies (1st grade)?
  • Mario Ortiz on 22 Oct 12
     
    It's an awesome page with a lot of interesting links. I was trying the "Dance Mat Typing" link. It's a great activity for those students that are learning how to type. And also for those who want to practice their typing skills.
Sergio Perez

http://www.4teachers.org/ - 13 views

Very useful website, Sergio. I've used Rubistar before especially when I have my students present. I loved the quizstar teacher tools. Thanks for sharing.

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started by Sergio Perez on 12 Nov 12 8 follow-ups, last by Sergio Perez on 19 Nov 12
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R. Palomares

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

www.huffingtonpost.com/...n-the-classro_2_b_2018558.html

technology

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  • 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
      R. Palomares on 27 Nov 12
       
      Do you think technology is providing greater access to information but becoming a crutch hindering creative problem solving?
    • vincent briseno
      vincent briseno on 28 Nov 12
       
      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
      R. Palomares on 27 Nov 12
       
      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
      R. Palomares on 27 Nov 12
       
      Where do you stand? In Favor or Against?
  • R. Palomares on 27 Nov 12
     
    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?
  • Alberto Gonzalez on 29 Nov 12
     
    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.
  • R. Palomares on 03 Dec 12
     
    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.
Adam Hovde

RSA Animate - Changing Education Paradigms - YouTube - 12 views

www.youtube.com/watch

education paradigms change integrating Classroom 21stcenturyskills Spring 2013 Spring2013

shared by Adam Hovde on 14 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • This RSA Animate was adapted from a talk given at the RSA by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA's Benjamin Franklin award.
    • Adam Hovde
      Adam Hovde on 14 Mar 13
       
      What did you "get" from this video?
    • Juan Betancourt
      Juan Betancourt on 18 Mar 13
       
      I think that he hits on very good points. I think that we should encourage the students to collaborate instead of copying, do engaging fun stuff rather than boring, more hands on with a purpose rather than read and tell me what you go out of it. Some students complain that the work is boring, but when i ask them: what can we do to make it fun? They don't have any ideas. Is that a product of the industrial revolution or standardized testing?
    • Dara Cepeda
      Dara Cepeda on 25 Mar 13
       
      Wow awesome video..very informative and eye opener. It's so true, education needs to evolve for we are still stuck in an old age. Teachers are forced to teach to the test and forget the real valuable meaning of education. Then we ask ourselves, why are these children acting like that? The public education is teaching them only to pass a test instead of create a great citizen with morals, dreams. We need to teach them to be creative and produce new tools, to become inventors for a brighter future.
    • Edna Orozco
      Edna Orozco on 10 Apr 13
       
      Educational system definetly needs to change, and we are the key to that, altough it is going to be hard specially if we are trying to figth against what we are used to, and what we were taught.
  • Adam Hovde on 14 Mar 13
     
    A discussion by Ken Robinson on what education is today and how it needs to change to meet the needs of students.
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  • Adam Hovde on 14 Mar 13
     
    This video is why I decided to get my masters degree. It made me think about what kind of teacher I wanted to be. I decided that I wanted to be more technology based and want to learn how to help others be more engaging with students but others have gotten a different lesson from the video. What will you get from the video?
  • Cristina Pintor on 14 Mar 13
     
    Very interesting video Adam! Thanks for sharing. There are so many flaws in the public education system that I personally think that we should start changing the way we are teaching our kids. Unfortunately it seems that administration only focuses on having students pass the standardized tests instead of focusing on getting students ready to success in life.
  • Isabel Cabrera on 15 Mar 13
     
    Great Video! He was all over the place, but made some very interesting points from the beginning of public education. I remember going to school and everyone telling us you need an education in order to have a job, which was very true. I think our educational system has changed and will continue to change. We have moved away from the textbook, which is the way we learned (paper & pencil). I remember writing definitions, memorizing speeches, and copying math problems onto our lined paper to solve equations. Now students are exposed to technology which enhances their learning in interesting ways.
  • Ana A. Cavazos on 17 Mar 13
     
    The mindset of education has to change now! We are still teaching as he said, "in batches," where we condition children to one way of thinking and stifle divergent thinking. We have talked about "thinking outside the box" and "GT students", but those are the students who were not "conditioned" as we would have them be. The real world is not as we teach, we must allow our students to work collaboratively and think independently. By the same token, I believe that our teachers are victims of the very same mindset, trained to teach strategies, and deciphering questions in order to get those scores. The parent's mindset has changed as well, they no longer tell their children that education is important, and expect for teachers to do all the teaching, not realizing that a child has to have a strong foundation. We are no longer just getting clean slates, but unstructured children who are then labeled ADHD…or are they just divergent thinkers who do not conform to our way of teaching?
  • Cesar Mata on 17 Mar 13
     
    The video was very eye opening. Everyone can agree that their must be change to our current system of Education. What we can't seem to agree on is what those changes should be. I feel as if he spent most of the time talking about whats wrong with education and why than actually providing solutions.
  • Adam Hovde on 17 Mar 13
     
    I agree with all of you. this video opened my eyes to the way our rducational system is running. I guess I have always known it ran this way but I did not think that it bu us in the "batches" to be processed. I am hoping to use my Educational technology degree to change teh way I teach my students and hopefully I can get other teachers to do the same.
  • Cora Mendez on 18 Mar 13
     
    Good video Adam. It brings up many issues with today's education. I totally agree that it is okay to raise standards for learning, but our students were not brought up that way. We are told to teach to the rigor and wonder why the students perform so bad. It is because the higher level thinking and rigor that we are now expecting comes with time and not overnight. Our children were not taught that way and to all of a sudden raise the standards is too much at once. I am confident that it will happen, but it will take time. Another issue was ADHD. When I was in school, I never heard of such a thing. His words exactly, "it seem to be an epedemic ." There could be many factors contributing to hyper and inattentive students, but parents rarely look into alternative ways to help their children. More has to be done to provide these students with help, so they can be successful and not have to be on medicine. If we let our little ones work collaboratively, and if teachers were to have more leeway to teach in their classrooms; some great learning and discovering could take place.
  • Georgina Salas on 18 Mar 13
     
    Very interesting video. There was so much information about education and the economy. I agree that our students are bored in class and with school. Why are they bored??? The reason is because teachers teach the test. There is no time for fun or learing with fun things. I feel that if we teach in a fun and exciting way we will not lose the students as soon as they walk into the room. They will come to school wanting to learn and excited and wondering what they are going to be learning for that day.
  • Jessica Burnias on 18 Mar 13
     
    Wow that was a great video. He had some very interesting points. I do feel that our students are bored in class. The teachers today are teaching to making sure that their students pass the test. As teachers I guess we need to find a way to make our lessons more interesting. That is why it is real important that we incorporate technology into our lessons. We all know that students take a greater interest when technology is involved. He had so many great points. It inspires me to be a better teacher.
  • Heather Luna on 20 Mar 13
     
    I agree with Georgina and Jessica. Students do get bored, because of the "tunnel vision approach" we are often forced to implement in the classroom. The focus on state testing has kept many of us from teaching our students to truly think critically and problem solve. Technology is an excellent way to engage our students and promote higher-order thinking skills and collaboration. If students are motivated, with meaningful and engaging lessons, I believe they will strive to be life-long learners.
  • albert rodriguez on 25 Mar 13
     
    Yes, students are bored these days, however, I don't blame teachers necessarily -- it's the system we're all in. They are victims of circumstance here. It's all about accountability and the test. I think technology may be the light at the end of the tunnel, because it's engaging, fun, and besides being a way of bringing their outside world interests into the classroom, technology isn't going anywhere. So many excellent points to support what we all already know. Good job.
  • Gayle Curry Robinson on 15 Apr 13
     
    What a powerful presentation. It really hits close to home. I have a 5th grade son who I feel this was written for! Divergent thinking - YES! They're not all little products off an assembly line. I completely agree traditional education has conditioned students not to be creative and taught them there is one answer. Some of even the best kids are just totally turned off to school. I really appreciate the presenter's view point. Very often I express my concern with the so called epidemic and wonder why there are so many students who have been diagnosed with ADHD. To see the trend follows the trend of standardized testing is amazing, scary, and really disheartening. Thank you for sharing this great video.
  • Lupita Sanchez on 22 Apr 13
     
    This was a great video, the presenter make several good points. Times have changed and so has our students therefore we must change our way of teaching as well. However, I believe we must be trained how to teach our divers learners. How can we reach our students if we still have a traditional way of thinking. I totally agree with the video we must raise the bar in order for our students to be challenged. Remember we are competing with video games, music,texting and social networking. We must prepare ourselves in the same matter to reach them as well.
  • Conrado Gonzalez on 01 May 13
     
    This is truly the best video I have seen in quite a long time. I already knew a bunch of these problems but the speaker has tremendous delivery power, has his insight well organized and overall organizes very effectively all these historical, economic, cultural, and political variables.
Dara Cepeda

Have you heard of Minecraft? Could it be used in the classroom? - 11 views

blogs.kqed.org/...e-teachers-ultimate-multi-tool

technology education integrating tools 21stcenturyskills techlearning Spring 2013 Spring2013

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  • Dara Cepeda on 15 Mar 13
     
    Have you heard of Minecraft? I have heard students talk very enthusiastic about it, specially elementary and middle school students. Even some of my students have suggested to use minecraft as an educational tool. Minecraft is a sandbox game which allows players to build constructions out of textured cubes in a 3D world. Watch this video and tell me if you think this could also be the teacher's ultimate multi-tool? If so, how can you implement it in a lesson?
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  • Ana A. Cavazos on 17 Mar 13
     
    Powerful! It is created by educators, and gaming is the ultimate motivator for many of our students. I can see this working, but the teacher must have an end goal in mind, and truly understand this tool. Thank you for sharing!
  • Cesar Mata on 17 Mar 13
     
    I have heard of Minecraft but haven't had the chance to play it myself. I didn't realize how big it has become. It seems like it could be a useful tool for learning much like whyville is. Is the educational version free?
  • Adam Hovde on 17 Mar 13
     
    My son LOVES minecraft. I could definetly see ways of incorporating it into the classroom. I could see a group project on how to build something to overcome an obsticle. I had never thought of minecraft as an educational device before but now I think I am going to login with my son and see what can come up with.
  • Georgina Salas on 18 Mar 13
     
    I have heard of Minecraft but never new that teacher's were using it in the classroom for teaching purposes. I believe if there is a teacher who uses it in the class and has great results from it then that teacher should share her experiences with other teachers. I would definitely look into it if I knew it would help the students in their learning.
  • Juan Betancourt on 18 Mar 13
     
    I had heard of it, but now you have peaked my curiosity. Let me play, I mean research it and see how I can use it in class.
  • Heather Luna on 20 Mar 13
     
    Have I heard of it??? I can't get my son off of it! I do not have any personal experience using it as a teaching tool, but I have been reading up on the education version. The website http://minecraftedu.com/ contains sample lesson plans and activities guides, along with a forum and chat discussion group. I am excited about "Quiz Blocks", which is a feature that will be added soon. I have on the other hand utilized the program as an incentive for a student who is currently on a BIP. When he earns the required points, he is able to use the program for 15 minutes. He loves it (almost as much as my son) and I have already seen an improvement in his behavior.
  • Cristina Pintor on 22 Mar 13
     
    I hadn't heard of Minecraft before, but it looks like a very interesting game. I watched the video and it seems to be a very powerful tool that could be used by teachers to foster students' creativity. The crafting system could also be used to impove students' basic math skills. Minecraft could definitively be used in geometry classes since everything is made up of cubes and students would understand and review the concepts of volume and area.
  • Cora Mendez on 22 Mar 13
     
    I had not heard about it until now. I can see how it can be engaging to children. I think middle school and high school children would probably find it very engaging. Since students will want to play it, it would be an excellent learning tool. I would like to learn more about it.
  • Gayle Curry Robinson on 22 Mar 13
     
    Dara, my two sons (11 and 7) love Minecraft!! Like Heather, I can barely get them away from it. I agree with Ana in that gaming is a fantastic motivator. What I've seen is what we call games aren't really what the students had in mind; however, Minecraft is definitely a game. I've not used it in a lesson, but the vocabulary (resourses, gravel, sand, distance mined, etc) my sons are using when they are playing has peaked my interest in using it in math and science lessons. Minecraft can most definitely be used as an incentive.
  • Lupita Sanchez on 24 Mar 13
     
    Dara, my son loves the game; my students love playing the game. Do they know the game is educational; I don't think so. Which is the beauty of it all. Learning should be transparent, it should be fun; students should enjoy learning and if using games like Minecraft be used in the classroom for education or for behavior incentives students would enjoy learning in a different way. Dara, great topic selection because it would be a great way to reach students in their own element or enviroment.
  • Isabel Cabrera on 25 Mar 13
     
    My son downloaded this app in his IPAD and I also purchased the game at Game Stop for $20.00 for the XBOX 360 online. He has already created our 3-dimensional home using Minecraft. He has built our entire square footage of our home, the garage, and the yard. It is so awesome, but I don't know how he does it because the 3-D makes me dizzy. I could not do it. He is so creative and I think someday he will become an engineer because he has always loved legos and loves to build things!
  • Edna Orozco on 10 Apr 13
     
    It is incredible how sometimes we as educators hide in our comfort zone without realizing all cool educational material out there in the world, I agreed this game can be helpful if it is used for educational purposes. Specially in this era of students where technology is no longer strange or difficult to use.
  • Betsy Vela on 14 Apr 13
     
    This game is very popular in the high school setting as well. Whenever students come together in an online community good and bad things will happen. This game is a good way to introduce collaboration and netiquette. Here is a link on how to use minecraft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_uJDeTX9eEAPLBSgcWH0Iq5AG3VBWkDVnB7Ccs8je1s/edit Also here is a blog from a teacher who uses it in lessons: http://minecraftteacher.tumblr.com/ and an excerpt from one way to use it in class. "One lesson, for example, challenged his students to divide up into teams and build houses. As Levin explains the task: They were given a few raw materials and tools, but NOT enough to complete the job. Only enough to get started. They had to decide how to divide the work amongst themselves. Who would gather resources? Who would build? Would one team member be the architect and take a leadership role. Or would everyone take a turn doing each of these tasks?
  • albert rodriguez on 15 Apr 13
     
    I like Mindcraft.com, but my kids love Mindcraft.com. It's very useful for math. I heard of it from other teachers on campus and by the time I mentioned it to the students, many of them were familiar with it. It's a very useful tool.
  • Conrado Gonzalez on 01 May 13
     
    Very interesting. I have heard tons of things about Minecraft but haven't had the time to look into it. Thanks for the share as it is a very comprehensive intro to educational Minecraft.
Betsy Vela

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

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    • Betsy Vela
      Betsy Vela on 14 Apr 13
       
      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
      Edna Orozco on 15 Apr 13
       
      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.
  • Adam Hovde on 15 Apr 13
     
    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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  • Gayle Curry Robinson on 15 Apr 13
     
    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.
  • Juan Betancourt on 15 Apr 13
     
    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.
  • Ana A. Cavazos on 15 Apr 13
     
    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.
  • Isabel Cabrera on 15 Apr 13
     
    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!
  • April Canales-Perez on 15 Apr 13
     
    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.
  • Cesar Mata on 15 Apr 13
     
    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?
  • Georgina Salas on 15 Apr 13
     
    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.
  • albert rodriguez on 15 Apr 13
     
    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.
  • Heather Luna on 20 Apr 13
     
    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.
  • Lupita Sanchez on 22 Apr 13
     
    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.
  • Cora Mendez on 25 Apr 13
     
    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.
  • Conrado Gonzalez on 01 May 13
     
    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.
Georgina Salas

Teaching 2.0: Is Tech In The Classroom Worth The Cost? : NPR - 2 views

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  • This type of teaching is a novel approach, but it can be an expensive one. That has some asking whether the billions being spent on educational technology is worth the cost
  • "We teleconferenced with [author] Dave Barry, which was a lot of fun," Mascia says. Senior Jayla Briscoe was there when the comedian and author Skyped in to talk to kids. Briscoe acknowledges she didn't know who Barry was at the time. "I didn't really know much about him at all," Briscoe says, "[but] he actually got me more interested in writing."
  • The digital divide between school districts with greater access to funds, and those with less, is still a major issue. Purcell, of Pew Research, points out that low-income schools are lagging behind.
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  • Teachers who were teaching the lowest-income students were more likely to tell us that they do not receive formal training in the use of digital tools in the classroom," she says. "They also express less satisfaction with the support and resources provided by schools. "And they're three times as likely to say their school is behind the curve when it comes to using the newest digital tools."
    • Georgina Salas
      Georgina Salas on 28 Apr 13
       
      Please listen to this story on how one school uses a Web 2.0 tool in thier school. Tell me your thoughts on what you heard.
    • Georgina Salas
      Georgina Salas on 28 Apr 13
       
      Refer to the second highlighted section of the article to answer the question. Doesn't this prove that Web 2.0 tools work in the classroom.The tool used here was successful in allowing a student to become more interested in a particular subject which was writing. What are your thoughts on this statement?
    • Georgina Salas
      Georgina Salas on 28 Apr 13
       
      This refers to the third highlighted section of the article. Do you believe this about the schools that have more funds than the schools that are considered low income? Do we see this here in the valley?
    • Georgina Salas
      Georgina Salas on 28 Apr 13
       
      Please refer back to article and view the last highlighted section and answer the question. What are your thoughts about this comment? Makes you think about what types of trainings we all get.
  • Heather Luna on 28 Apr 13
     
    I believe technology integration is absolutely worth the cost. Technology enables teachers to bring real-world, meaningful learning into the classroom. In addition, technology promotes multisensory, engaging learning that is suitable for a variety of learning styles. The underlying issue is that teachers are often inadequately trained and/or unable to properly integrate the technology into the classroom due to stringent testing preparation. As a result, the overall benefit of technology integration is often not seen.
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  • Isabel Cabrera on 29 Apr 13
     
    I think we should take advantage of using modern technology such as Skype. These students were engaged and really enjoyed listening to this History author. This 21st century learning will give students opportunities to learn from others who are from all over the world
  • Juan Betancourt on 29 Apr 13
     
    It is very important to incorporate technology to enhance lessons, not just for using a technology. We are begin thought with technology to enhance our learning, so why not use it with our students. Money and training are very important factors that do contribute to the lack of teacher buy in, but ultimately we need to use technology as much as we can to enhance our lessons.
  • Cesar Mata on 29 Apr 13
     
    I don't think that education technology like the one at Westlake High School should have to cost tens of thousands of dollars either. I agree with the comment in the article about having a projector and smartphone could basically accomplish the same thing. I believe training and motivating teachers to incorporate technology is the biggest barrier to technology integration.
  • albert rodriguez on 29 Apr 13
     
    Getting the attention of students is the first step to any successful lesson. Technology can do that. Maintaining the attention of students throughout an assignment or activity is just as important. Technology can do that. Evaluate the students' performance is the final factor of any lesson. Technology can do that. Is it worth the investment, of course. However, like it was previously mentioned, some people create walls around what they don't understand and try to keep students away from it. The benefits of technology should be worth the risk, if any there should be.
  • Conrado Gonzalez on 01 May 13
     
    You have to try to get their attention and sometimes that entails gadgets. But sometimes the lack of these gadgets become an excuse to not learn because the student claims that he or she is bored. When a student equates learning with entertainment with such fervor it's probably because the student wants an excuse to quit when things get tough.
  • Cora Mendez on 05 May 13
     
    Technology is the way of the future. We need to educate our children with the new technology that is available in order for them to be prepared for the world around them. I do agree that it is worth the cost. Districts have funds. They just need to know how to allocate them and how to spend them and get the most for their money. They also need to make sure and buy things that teachers and students are going to use because if technology just sits in the closet, it does no one any good.
Edna Orozco

Replicating Success: Project-Based Learning | Edutopia - 7 views

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  • The more innovative a school and outstanding its results, the more impossible replicating it looks to educators elsewhere who are struggling with challenging student populations, limited resources, and unimaginative administrations.
    • Edna Orozco
      Edna Orozco on 14 Feb 13
       
      Do you agree with this statement? Is it true that we feel frustrated because we might not have the financial support, the adequate technology, or students willing to learn?
    • Juan Betancourt
      Juan Betancourt on 14 Feb 13
       
      It is not impossible to replicate pbl. The problem is coming up with a project using the existing tools and resources as well as spending the time to develop it properly, you just can't "wing it" like one of the teachers says in the video.
    • Dara Cepeda
      Dara Cepeda on 16 Feb 13
       
      I disagree with that statement. I believe schools that have all the necessary tools and technologies are outstanding with their results because they provide everything for the educator to teach. In other words they are saving time for the educator, they just have to concentrate in teaching and applying those tools. While teachers who work in a district without all of these sources, have to dedicate time in finding solutions, tools to implement in their lessons. In other words they have to be creative enough to be able to use their "limited" tools in numerous ways. But it is not IMPOSIBLE, if the teacher has the vision and dedicates time to create pbl lessons, or engaging lessons, it will have outstanding results with their challenging populations. It is challenging but not impossible.
  • The original textbook-free, nonprofit, public charter school
    • Edna Orozco
      Edna Orozco on 14 Feb 13
       
      It looks difficult even for educators to think that it is possible to teach without following a book, on a public school, and yet to get an engaging environment for students. Are you ready to move on from your comfort zone, and start planning with other teachers to implement PBL on your classroom?
    • Cristina Pintor
      Cristina Pintor on 17 Feb 13
       
      Although it would be challenging, especially in schools where technology is limited and/or obsolete, if teachers have the determination to implement a PBL lesson, they will find ways to succeed. It will be particularly difficult for teachers that are reluctant to change and are not used to the use of technology; but everything is possible, especially if administration is committed to support the teachers.
    • Isabel Cabrera
      Isabel Cabrera on 17 Feb 13
       
      I read somewhere in the article, where we must move beyond the old textbook and worksheet type of teaching and have more problem based lessons that are more relevant and meaningful to our students lives. I teach 2nd grade and I use a lot of graphic organizers and the students seem to remember the vocabulary words when we incorporate hands on by drawing pictures and giving them time to write their own sentences. Problem based learning is much like a few years back where thematic units were part of the curriculum. It will be a lot of work for the teachers to come up many activities, but I think the students will better benefit from this type of instruction.
    • Heather Luna
      Heather Luna on 18 Feb 13
       
      I agree with Cristina and Isabel. Integrating PBLs can be challenging but they are so beneficial. I think it goes back to expectations. Students will do what they are expected to do. If we expected them to merely read a book and answer some questions, then that is what we will get. If we expected them to think critically and produce an end product, then that is exactly what we will get. We have to take our students to the next level by setting the bar high (even if we have to step away from our comfort zone)!
  • You can have high expectations for all your students. You can involve presentations and critiques and involve students in work that real adults do. There are no barriers to that, only perceived barriers."
    • Edna Orozco
      Edna Orozco on 14 Feb 13
       
      Are you willing to treat your young students as adults, and give them such responsabilities, even if you are teaching elementary or middle school?
    • Lupita Sanchez
      Lupita Sanchez on 17 Feb 13
       
      Students need to be prepared to face real world situations. All of our district campus are not equip with the correct technology. However, it is not impossible. Teachers can prepare PBL lessons to allow students to think critically and engage students with real world scenarios and hands on activities. Nice article.
    • Adam Hovde
      Adam Hovde on 18 Feb 13
       
      One of things I alwys tell parents is that we are raising our kids to be adults. I teach high school and when parents ask me why I give students so much responsibility I always answer with how much is too much responsibility? My students are 11th and 12th graders and they are going off to college in a year when should they start being academicaly responsible? I push my students because I now in college it will be hard transition and I do not want the academic responsibility to be part of the transition they have to go through. Many students come back and thank me for the challenge I gave them in class. It does not always work with every student but I try and challenge every student in my class to take responsibility for their own education.
    • April Canales-Perez
      April Canales-Perez on 25 Feb 13
       
      I believe this will be an adjustment for some teachers including myself. I think with more practice and the proper training it will be easier to let students run on their own and be responsible for their own learning.
  • Ana A. Cavazos on 14 Feb 13
     
    It is a very difficult move for many educators,especially with so much at stake with testing and higher expectations; however, pbl is the implementation of life skills for students. Technology does not have to be a part of it all at once. Teachers can build up with mini PBLs, then gradually add devices, and expand on the choices of projects. Once the students understand the process, then give them more options. Preparation and professional development must be in place. TEs have mini pbls, so designing can happen later, when teachers feel comfortable.
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  • Cesar Mata on 18 Feb 13
     
    I recently had an opportunity see a presentation on project based learning at TABE and was surprised to see that administrators at schools here in the Valley were encouraging its use. From what I could tell, PBL was something that teachers were trying to incorporate. It's nice to know that administrators are jumping on board too instead of requiring teachers to "teach the test." It seems like all of the educators in the video are thrilled about PBL in the classroom. I would like to see that enthusiasm in more districts across the valley, especially mine.
  • Ana A. Cavazos on 23 Feb 13
     
    PBLs are a reflection of real life. Groups consist of different personalities collaborating to reach the same goal. The driving question is one that solves a real life problem, and is also be presented to a live audience. Students will be responsible for their portion of work after they sign the contract. Teachers guide students, but don't getme wrong, careful planning must be done in order to implement this successfully. I agree with Lupita, we need to make our students more independent, especially at the foundation level (elementary and middle school). That has always been the objective in my classroom, and I can see the benefits five years later.
  • albert rodriguez on 24 Feb 13
     
    I disagree with this statement as well. I think overall schools have everything, and then some, of the necessary technology accessibility, resources, and personnel to make make education a wonderful endeavor. Personally, I think schools sometimes give issues unrelated to learning too much attention and focus is sometimes lost. I think the same goes for parents and even the students. There has to be purpose in what we teach and in what students learn and until then -- good luck.
  • Brian Martinez on 25 Feb 13
     
    I like how at the end they remind us that there is still room to improve. Technology is nothing if not dynamic. We need to remember that as soon as we have learned something new, to go back and find something else and never be complacent.
April Canales-Perez

Free Online Resources Engage Elementary Kids (Tech2Learn Series) | Edutopia - 12 views

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online resources elementary Classroom technology Education integrating 21stcenturyskills Spring 2013 Spring2013

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    • April Canales-Perez
      April Canales-Perez on 04 Apr 13
       
      View this video to see how Nicole Dalesio motivates her students to learn through the use of technology and free online applications. 
    • Edna Orozco
      Edna Orozco on 10 Apr 13
       
      It is amazing to see these children so young and so interested in technology, and the way they talk about technology AMAZING!, I would love my daughter to be part of this new era of students. The advantage of this type of learning is that schools do not have to invest a lot of money on buying expensive software, like the teacher mentined using the cloud or Web tools for free are simply great for school districts that do not have the funding.
  • Heather Luna on 11 Feb 13
     
    Teach2Learn Series offers engaging ideas!
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  • Cristina Pintor on 17 Feb 13
     
    I liked the video a lot. The way the teacher planned the lesson allows students not only to choose the project they like the most, but also to choose the tools they feel are the best to complete the project. The students seemed to be on task all the time and collaborating so they all finish their project. It is truly inspiring.
  • Isabel Cabrera on 17 Feb 13
     
    Great video, Heather. It is an eye opener to all educators to what little children are capable of doing with the technology that is offered to them and the variety of technologies they can choose from.
  • Jessica Burnias on 18 Feb 13
     
    That was a great video. I was really impressed how advanced the students were with the use of technology. I am a high school teacher so it is great to see how elementary teachers are getting the students engaged through the use of technology in the early years.
  • Heather Luna on 18 Feb 13
     
    Cristina, you are correct. These type of lessons require a lot of preperation, but the outcome is fantastic. The students are engaged and collaborating, furthering the depth of knowledge for all.
  • Heather Luna on 18 Feb 13
     
    Isabel, I am always amazed by how quickly young students learn to manipulate technology. Many times, I go in with only the basics and allow the students to teach me the "good stuff". They are so excited and can't wait to show off their final product.
  • Heather Luna on 18 Feb 13
     
    Jessica, I am glad you were able to see first hand what children can accomplish in their elementary years. In my opinion, elementary is the best time to integrate technology, because the students are like little sponges. They learn so quickly and more importantly, they are motivated and engaged! As a high-school teacher, what would you like to see in term of technology knowledge from your entering students - Web 2.0 tools; Word; PowerPoint; etc.?
  • Cesar Mata on 18 Feb 13
     
    Thank you for sharing such an interesting video. I like how the teacher gives the students a variety of options for assignments. The students have more freedom when deciding what projects they want to do and with what resources they like. It seems like the learners would be more motivated to succeed when they have these choices. I also like how the teacher is able to integrate multiple subjects within a single project. The students aren't just learning technology, they're learning how to work with each other and develop collaboration skills that will be needed throughout their lives.
  • Brian Martinez on 18 Feb 13
     
    The Roman philosopher Senneca said that "While we teach, we learn." When students are able to create presentations and even games to explain a lesson or information to others, the creator in turn learns as well. To be able to properly teach a subject, we must first fully understand it. Using technology for this purpose ensures that the students properly understand the concept being taught to them.
  • Christine Claudio on 18 Feb 13
     
    Isabel, the Edutopia video was evident that teachers have to find innovative resources when resources are scarce. The students were engaged and enjoing the activity. The students were able to work and explain the steps of the projects to their teacher. They had some great ideas to use for future projects.
  • Ana A. Cavazos on 25 Feb 13
     
    Christine, This brings you and what you are doing in your classroom with your students. Although they are in first grade, you have introduced different apps and programs for them to use. I wish all this was available when I taught, but even then I made use of all the actual software we had. Kid Pix, iMovie, MacDraw.... it is much easier now, with all the free software and apps out there. Teachers need to get excited about teaching, and incorporate one program or app at a time.
  • Georgina Salas on 07 Apr 13
     
    Loved the video. It shows that learning can be fun and that students are not just using the computer for games. I loved watching the students collaborating and helping each other out. They were even using technology terms to explain themselves. I would have loved to see their final product.
  • Dara Cepeda on 08 Apr 13
     
    Nice, I really enjoyed this video..it gave me so many ideas to use with my students. Very dynamic and creative teacher, she's a great example in motivating students to learn by using interactive technology tools! After I watched this video I had to explore her website and visit some of her students' final products. She is very organized and uses web tools to the max! Thanks for sharing this with us
  • Cora Mendez on 08 Apr 13
     
    This was a very nice video. You can tell the students were engaged, and they were familiar with what they were doing. It shows very good examples of how students can collaborate and integrate technology in learning.
  • Juan Betancourt on 09 Apr 13
     
    The issue at hand is finding applications that you can correlate to the TEKS you are teaching and having the computers available for your use.
  • Gayle Curry Robinson on 15 Apr 13
     
    Wow! There is so much I'm not using! All year I've thought about integrating a movie projec, but haven't been able to. . This video is definitely a motivator. The students in the video were so knowledgable. Those skills will be so useful throughout their academic career. There are so many free tool and I agree with the teacher in the video - it's an answer to cut backs and actually much more motivating for students!
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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Heather Luna

From Distraction to Engagement: Wireless Devices in the Classroom (EDUCAUSE Quarterly) ... - 6 views

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    • Heather Luna
      Heather Luna on 11 Feb 13
       
      As a teacher, I see first hand how technology has offered endless opportunities for engagement. I think the issue may stem from the actual method of integration as opposed to the use of technology itself. 
    • Isabel Cabrera
      Isabel Cabrera on 17 Feb 13
       
      I see technology as an engagement when it is used properly and the students have a task at hand. It becomes a distraction when the student is not engaged or just trying to test you. As a teacher, you must have frequent monitoring and walking around the room. I've seen it at the high school level, you must first lay down the rules and consequences to the proper use of technology. The students need to understand that it is a privilege to use this technology to enhance their learning and if they choose to abuse it, then there will be consequences to their actions. I believe there is a time and place to incorporate technology into your lessons.
    • Edna Orozco
      Edna Orozco on 27 Feb 13
       
      It is true that having electronic devices can tend to distract students, but we as educators need to be responsible and take over our class, It will take more energy and effort but the outcome can be positive. It is the same with the PBL, it takes more planning and time to prepare for such lesson, but research has proven that it works, therefore we need to put more effort in using such electronic devices, but keeping in mind that we will have to be in control of our students and class.
    • Heather Luna
      Heather Luna on 11 Feb 13
       
      I think Mazur said it best, technology doesn't provide any more distractions than a classroom window! 
    • April Canales-Perez
      April Canales-Perez on 25 Feb 13
       
      This is so true. Technology will become a distraction if a teacher allows it to become one. Meaning using technology comes with a lot of planning. If you decide to use technology from one day to the next without really thinking or brainstorming about it then the lesson and the integration of technology will not go well. This will lead to technology becoming a distraction. You must have a very detailed plan of how you will integrate technology into the lesson and what expectations you will have for your students. With expectations students will know exactly what is being asked from them in order to get the assignment done.
    • Heather Luna
      Heather Luna on 11 Feb 13
       
      As educators, we are responsible for taking advantage of every opportunity present, including those we may not necessarily be comfortable with.
    • Edna Orozco
      Edna Orozco on 27 Feb 13
       
      I agree with you, and I belive that the first step we need to take is to change our attitude towards technology. We need to understand that new generations are evolving towards the use of electronic devices such as tablets, touch phones, computers, ipads, etc etc. we need to evolve with them. The second step we need to do is to educate ourselves in effective applications towards technology
  • Heather Luna on 11 Feb 13
     
    The technology "buy-in" has been difficult, because not everyone can see the long-term benefits, some educators view technology as engagement, while others view it as a distraction.
  • albert rodriguez on 18 Feb 13
     
    Distraction? I hope that by that they don't mean that technology is taking away the attention from the teacher-centered-classroom teacher while focusing on student interaction, and there being confusion about that. I think boring teachers are a distraction -- to education.
  • Ana A. Cavazos on 25 Feb 13
     
    I think alot of the "distraction" mentality comes from the traditional teaching where the teacher was the guru and taught direct instruction. The 21st century learner and the innovative tools that they have at their disposal has changed our world, and consequently how we all learn and teach. It is definitely a tool which places a massive amount of information at our student's fingertips. We just need to remember that they still need the foundation of how and what to select as appropriate information. I am so "for" technology devices, but am concerned with the responsiblity that has been dropped on our laps, that of teaching digital etiquette, safety on the internet, etc.
Santos Alvarado

The Nerdy Teacher - 4 views

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  • 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
      Santos Alvarado on 30 Oct 12
       
      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/
  • Marivel Garcia on 03 Nov 12
     
    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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  • Diana Cedillo on 05 Nov 12
     
    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.
  • R. Palomares on 05 Nov 12
     
    "The Nerdy Teacher" is a great blog for educators and students because many new updates on education are posted monthly. Thank you for sharing!
  • Mario Ortiz on 11 Nov 12
     
    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.
  • Crystal Martinez on 12 Nov 12
     
    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.
  • Alberto Gonzalez on 12 Nov 12
     
    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.
  • Blanca Pena on 01 Dec 12
     
    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!
  • nora garza on 02 Dec 12
     
    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/
Alberto Gonzalez

GCFLEARNFREE.ORG - 5 views

www.gcflearnfree.org

Computer PowerPoint Excel Word Business

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  • Alberto Gonzalez on 29 Oct 12
     
    Free internet tool for learning basic computer components
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  • R. Palomares on 05 Nov 12
     
    Albert, this is an awesome resource we can share with others so that we can help students or parents that are having difficulty or don't have basic computer skills. This website is very well organized and will be very helpful for them. Thank you for sharing!
  • Mario Ortiz on 11 Nov 12
     
    Wow! This is an excellent website for students and parents. Students can practice their basic skills and parents can learn and practice their skills as well. This is definitely a website that I am going to share with students and parents.
  • Crystal Martinez on 12 Nov 12
     
    I loved this website! I am the technology teacher for my grade level and I have used this website to teach my students the fundamentals of computers. Great website!
  • Blanca Pena on 01 Dec 12
     
    Great website! I will diffently add it to the teacher resource link on our campus website. Teachers and student can benefit from a large variety of lessons available on the website. This is a great tool! Thank you for sharing.
  • Yadira Flores on 02 Dec 12
     
    Good website! I tried one of the lessons and truly learned something new. I thought it was a scam website that says it is free and ends up charging something, but it is not! I liked the tools and resources that it provides. Thanks for sharing.
  • Alberto Gonzalez on 02 Dec 12
     
    No Problem everyone. I've used this website for about a year already and it makes planning so much easier :) glad i was able to help out and good luck to all =D
  • nora garza on 02 Dec 12
     
    Great! I went through some of the lessons and they are great opportunities for the students to practice different skills. Try this website: http://sheppardsoftware.com/. Hope you can use it. Thanks for sharing that excellent website.
  • Santos Alvarado on 03 Dec 12
     
    Great resourceful website. I can use this to help teach my students more about computers. I can also use this resource for having students practice concepts.
  • Marivel Garcia on 03 Dec 12
     
    One thing I really liked was the different levels of instruction. Being able to pick the level of complexity is a great tool for effective learning. Great Information!
  • Maribel Gracia on 04 Dec 12
     
    Great website. I have shared this website with my technology 21st Century Teacher so she can do some excel activities with the students.
  • Alyssa Tanguma on 04 Dec 12
     
    I think we all need this. I often find my self googling/youtubing everything bc I just don't know.
  • Ana A. Cavazos on 25 Feb 13
     
    Thank you for sharing this great website. I can see many uses for it, and that Crystal and Nora have given us a testimonial makes it that much stronger. I am walking away with a great resource. Thanks again!
Victoria Lopez

About | Khan Academy - 4 views

www.khanacademy.org/about

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  • How it works for students Students can make use of our extensive video library, interactive challenges, and assessments from any computer with access to the web
  • Our library of videos covers K-12 math, science topics such as biology, chemistry, and physics, and even reaches into the humanities with playlists on finance and history. Each video is a digestible chunk, approximately 10 minutes long, and especially purposed for viewing on the computer.
  • A global classroom
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      Victoria Lopez on 29 Oct 12
       
      A global classroom- this term covers so much! The internet has connected the world. Students are able to research any subject and the answers are literally at their fingertips.
    • Victoria Lopez
      Victoria Lopez on 29 Oct 12
       
      Khan Academy's library of video covers so many topics and provides very thorough explanations. Hope you can find use for it in your classroom.
  • Victoria Lopez on 29 Oct 12
     
    With a library of over 3,000 videos covering everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history and hundreds of skills to practice, we're on a mission to help you learn what you want, when you want, at your own pace.
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  • Victoria Lopez on 29 Oct 12
     
    This is a great website that offers educational videos as resources for students to view as examples.
  • Yadira Flores on 29 Oct 12
     
    I liked the fact that videos are divided in subcategories and that you can learn about anything. Knowledge is at the tip of our fingertips.
  • R. Palomares on 29 Oct 12
     
    Victoria, Khan Academy is a great resource every teacher should use. The educational videos are very well made and it keeps the students engaged. The other feature that is awesome is that you can "sign up" and it keeps track of your progress as you go through different videos and activities. Khan Academy is Great!
  • Diana Cedillo on 29 Oct 12
     
    I love the fact that it's individualized per student. It's great that it's FREE and that students can be assessed after the skill/lesson has been reviewed. I was hoping there would be something for English/Language Arts. I'm sure going to share this with our Math and Science department because I believe it's useful for student practice.
  • Marivel Garcia on 03 Nov 12
     
    Great videos and completely learner centered. One thing that our district is always wanting is data on student progress and this is a great way to assess in a child centered way. I also wish this was available for Reading Language Arts. Great info, thanks for sharing.
  • Maribel Gracia on 05 Nov 12
     
    Thanks for sharing this informative website. I like it that is not only for students but for parents too. Parents and students can get resources. This website has alot of lessons that students can use for them after reviewing a lesson.
  • Blanca Pena on 08 Nov 12
     
    Thank you for the video link. This website is actually used at our campus daily for SAT testing preparation and tutorial trainings. What I expecially like is the video rendering process vs. other software...it's great. The student are able to view videos without interuption or video rendering delays. I highly recommend this website to everyone for all areas of educational levels. It offers a high variety of video in every content of learning that you will need. It's a great website. Thank you..Blanca
  • Mario Ortiz on 11 Nov 12
     
    Excellent website with lots of videos and examples! The videos provide detail explanation about each topic. The practices allow you to practice the skills that you just learned in the video.
  • Crystal Martinez on 12 Nov 12
     
    Great website! I love that there are many videos that educators could use as part of their lessons and parents can also benefit from this website as well.
  • Marivel Garcia on 24 Nov 12
     
    The videos are great and ideal for the whole learning community. It's great for practicing the skill and developing a skill. Thank you for sharing.
  • nora garza on 02 Dec 12
     
    Wow! I've heard of this website, but had not check it out. I loved all the online videos and many ways that students can practice their skills.
  • Sergio Perez on 03 Dec 12
     
    I first heard of this website from one of Dr. Butler's seminars last fall. I also saw it on the news show "60 Minutes" a couple of months ago. There are so many videos for a teacher to choose from. I showed a couple of the videos to my fourth grade class on place value. I will try to work some more videos into my lessons.
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