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How the E-Book Will Change the Way We Read and Write - WSJ.com - 0 views
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Learning: Peering Backward and Looking Forward in the Digital Era - 0 views
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At this point in their proliferation, much remains unknown concerning the educational and learning impacts of NDM: Will they be large or small, will the outcomes be positive, negative, mixed, or neutral? It is still too early to tell. That having been said, we believe that a "perfect storm" of NDM affordances, sociocultural changes associated with globalization, and the growing pace and interconnectedness of human life may potentially add up to a formidable tipping point. We operate on the assumption that NDM contain affordances that, if leveraged properly, could create future learning environments and cultures in which the promises of constructivist, social, situated, and informal learning are realized.
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Tales of an 11th Grade Teacher - 0 views
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ow do we evaluate the learning of the content vs. the application of knowledge vs. the skill of using the technology.
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do we even need to require a computer class
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Oregon Trail
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What took my block 2 class just over 1 and a half class period has stretched into its fourth day of construction. It got into my head as to just where to set the bar for other classes and future assignments and further raised the question of whether students could have gotten just as far as they would have if they had made posters.
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I, too, have been learn how to deal with what my "at risk" kids can do to the type of student I previously taught!
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Maybe posters would have gone smoother, but would the students be motivated to complete them. Eventhough it's taking a while, were the students engaged? Were they putting forth a good effort? Isn't that the most important thing?
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It may have taken longer but your students gained content knowledge while learning how to problem solve and think critically. No one ever said that building 21st century learning skills would be easy. Kudos to you for taking a risk, putting forth the effort and engaging all of your students.
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could a chalkboard be used for the same purpose
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Yes, they spend thousands to buy technology but are not prepared to develop an infrastructure to actually support easier usage.
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True, but if used in an innovative way, I'd still rather have one on a stand than none at all. "If used in an innovative way..." .. key phrase here.
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Innovative way is definitely the key. I use mine to display review flipcharts that I found online. I also use it to do our PSSA review problems in class. So far, the main benefit of the smartboard is that it doesn't take much time to clear and move on, and you don't have to worry about chalkdust!
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I just wonder how much of this could be done without the fancy SmartBoard vs. the cost. I visit one classroom that simply uses it for a screen without using any of the interactive features and has disconnected the wire used to connect to sync it to her computer. Again, "if used in an innovative way..."
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This leads to my ultimate grumbling of the week, I think that because of the shortcuts made to put technology into the hands of teachers and students that we are actually sacrificing class time and more importantly time on task. The concept of time on task was first studied by the late Ted Sizer who passed away recently. As a traveling teacher, I need to pack and unpack at least three times per day. I wonder how much time students actually lose not only in my class but throughout a day because of technology. Its not as though that time can be gained back. I do believe that technology is valuable to students but our schools need to do more with both infrastructure and training to make the devices increase the academic capacity of our students.
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why aren’t schools quicker to recognize the power behind technology.
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post their own ideas,
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ill technology one day make brick and mortar school obselete?
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This was "debated" - oxford style - at the last ISTE/NECC conference in Washington, D.C. http://istevision.org/watch.php?vid=d50b09b05790f24ee5dcfcb2d98a51b5ee98f902
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I don't think they will ever be obselete. We will always need a "meeting place" where students can gather and have face-to-face communication with theire teacher and each other. Will they have a diminishing role in the future? Maybe.
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While one member of my department was showing off the new goods he stated and I quote, I don’t why they spent so much money, I only need this for attendance and emails.”
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Learningteams.org - 0 views
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The World Digital Library will make available on the Internet, free of charge and in multilingual format, significant primary materials from cultures around the world, including manuscripts, maps, rare books, musical scores, recordings, films, prints, photographs, architectural drawings, and other significant cultural materials. The objectives of the World Digital Library are to promote international and inter-cultural understanding and awareness, provide resources to educators, expand non-English and non-Western content on the Internet, and to contribute to scholarly research.
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MEDU 600 - 0 views
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the link to the math specific resources
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solve systems of equations
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The class loved the idea and became immediately engaged. The class as a whole performed very well on the assignment with my guidance.
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the thousands of math lessons already prepared by Thinkfinity
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Any suggestions?
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Check out this blog: http://adifference.blogspot.com/ Darren is one of the well-known math/tech gurus. I also see that he has several posts on how he has used podcasts. Maybe you can get some ideas here: http://adifference.blogspot.com/search/label/podcast
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intrigued by RSS
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I was glad I decided to go with Netvibes first
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However I am still having some trouble figuring out how I can incorporate the use of Netvibes into my classroom.
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I feel like at first it can be used just as professional development. That sounds so blah though, so I guess you can think of it as finding interesting stuff regarding technology that will positively affect the way you teach. I think its beneficial even at the level of just being exposed to new, cutting edge, technologies.
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I’ll just start by saying that if you are someone who doesn’t spend much time exploring the internet and only likes to go to your favorite places, having an RSS feeder is the perfect thing for you.
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Each week is a new innovative tool that sparks my curiosity and makes me want to learn more about it outside of the classroom.
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That's great to hear! It's easy to stay curious, too, with all the changes happening with technology.
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I feel like I could take this class for the rest of my 35 year career and still feel as though I have only scratched the surface This class has taught me the importance of staying on top of the lastest advances because playing catch-up is never fun!
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thinkfity.com.
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so they can have extra practice on topics they struggle with.
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I should elaborate during future classes.
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o this project?
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reflect on the lesson
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survey my colleagues
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could be extended
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So far, my feelings toward these technologies is very different than I expected. It seems to not be about teaching our subjects as much as teaching tools for careers.
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I think that these are simply tools for teaching our subject. Students today are so immerse with computers, ipods, blogs, etc that its no longer technology for them, instead it is just their world. Its what they know, so technology is embedded as a method for teaching but it isnt teaching.
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Overall, podcasting can add a broader range of ways in which students can be more successful.
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For the end of the marking period final project, it would be fun to have the students choose a book they have read and create a podcast.
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It could summarize the book, act out a part, or focus on a specific reading strategy. Pairing the experienced student with the inexperienced, could incorporate another learning opportunity. We will see how it goes tomorrow…
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Whereas others have never heard of it.
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When I asked my class, none of them had any experience with podcasts and many kids asked what it was. I even asked my sister and her boyfriend who are sophomores in college, and I had to explain it to them, too. I wonder why they aren't more familiar with it
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I think it's funny that almost all of my students have an ipod, but hardly any know what a podcast is!
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It is the luck of the draw who gets put in a technology class, but those students who don’t get the class are put at such a disadvantage.
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At our school all freshmen have to take a computers/careers class. I know they don't get into as much detail with certain applications as they would like, but at least all students then get the basics of the technology we will all use in the future. I'm sure there is some way more students can get into that class.
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having to type in all of the web addresses
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provide organization
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I created a teacher website that had many activities that I found on thinkfinity.org
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As the year progresses, we will have a whole toolbox of activities to choose from.
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My only hesitation about using wiki-spaces would be the fact the students will not be using this to communicate, post, or share; I will be doing that.
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That's ok. At least, you are familiarizing them with it. You can always do something with it later where they post.
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I think if introduced correctly, students could embrace this technology. Start in the classroom and gradually begin to work on using it on home assignments. The digital divide could be the biggest barrier.
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Yeah, the hardest thing I am finding is that my lower economic status students do not have computer access. Eventhough I promote going to the writing lab after school(they can get a late bus) or on study halls, etc...the kids just can't seem to get themselves to either of these times.
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Look who's Blogging - 0 views
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excellent launching pad
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Google docs saves files on a “cloud” in cyberspace thus allowing users to not only save space on their hard drives, but also allowing multiple users access for creating, editing and sharing.
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Other tools such as Google Docs are capable or reaching a variety of different learns by simply utilizing a few of the vast templates created for the tool. Social networking sites can be incorporated to meet the needs of those students who are strong intrapersonal learners while Podcasting meets the needs of most musical and linguistic learners. Bodily-kinesthetic learners can now travel and move through virtual worlds or take their handheld devices to record data while on the go. Blogging, electronic journals and word processing applications are excellent tools for verbal/ linguistic learners as well as intrapersonal learners while Geocaching is great for both naturalists and spatial learners alike
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chnology it has become exponentially easier to target specific types of learners and to provide lessons that are capable of reaching a multitude of different learning styles.
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a way for narcissistic individuals to live out their fantasie
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a personal niche needed to be created for Twitter to have relevance in my life.
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I think you're correct. It's about who you connect to. If you connect to a bunch of people who talk about what they are eating or drinking, then there probably is little value. If you connect to like-minded people who have a passion for, let's say, technology or educational futurism, then you will likely grow from the sharing of knowledge.
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You could say it was a “light bulb” moment when I finally realized that blogging allowed me to do all this and more
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A little research was all I needed
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create presentations
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Tweet at a time
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How can a generation who is known for their free thinking spirit tune out the latest advances in free communication and speech?
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I am interested to have a discussion about this. I think this mentality is at ALL levels of the educational system. That is why it is so dysfunctional! How can we change that? What can each of us do? I love your writing style, by they way.
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Thanks Randy! I was actually slightly worried about posting this blog. My department reads all of my postings and I decided to take a risk to see if I would get a reaction from them. I did! Time and lack of insturction were the top issues for not "getting on the bus". Now I can confidently tell them that I can be of assistance in their learning.
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The entire world has been wired for instant communication, sharing and learning, yet many are still hesitant to bridge the gap between the traditional methods that have been cultivated and ingrained by our society to the new experimental, highly addictive, personalized and engaging activities that technology can bring to the learning environment.
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Are you on the bus?
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on the threshold of an educational revolution
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Do you really think we are? I hope we are, but sometimes I feel soooo discouraged!
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We definitely are. It just may take a little longer than we originally thought.
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I do think we are. Our numbers may be small at the moment but every revolution starts small. Plus we have instant communication on our side. No revolution ever happens as fast or neatly as one would hope.
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all the teachers who are willing to take a risk
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How can a generation who is known for their free thinking spirit tune out the latest advances in free communication and speech?
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Technology integrated into the classroom provides the opportunity for every voice to be heard
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I have always been hesitant to engage them in an argument of any kind.
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Lack of training, hardware/software, and time were at the forefront of their argument;
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OK god...typical luddite responses. Please, let me preserve the status quo...
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Their boat was certainly rocked today when at our faculty meeting we were informed by the administration that technology in the classroom would be a new focus. They gave me the "shifty eye" but in truth I felt as though I had won a small battle!
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discussion, writing and debate can have on a student.
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Especially in a math class. Everything is focused on standardized tests and the outcome, not discussing the process. How can we/I try and change this?
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I think dicussion is key in math and would have helped me a great deal as a struggling math student. Our school recently initiated the Collins Writing program where ever subject must write and discuss. It has proven benifical across the board
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Terrific goal! How will you do this? How can you bring them into the experience. I find that people in our professional that have the kinds of skills they have are so focused on themselves - "it's all about me and all the wonderful knowledge I possess. My job is to transmit that to everyone I speak to, especially my students." So how can you tap into the focus of "me?"
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I intend to incorporate them as much as they will allow me to. My thoughts right now are to generate a podcast or video with their sentiments! Be prepared they are cunning and very shrewd and highly entertaining!
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I have been laboriously scouring the web in search of interactive tools that will allow me to integrate technology into my classroom. I have battled with the notion that social networking sites are ruining wholesome communication, fought to obtain hardware, software and access to particular sites for my students and I have even set aside my preconceived notions to discover the benefits of certain tools within the classroom
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Countless hours have been spent delving into applications and tools, time that has been taken from my family, friends and sanity.
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And with Randy's class and Dr. Lewis, we are certainly doing this. I am, however, finding that researching background knowledge and learned intelligence is also helping enhance my abilities in this class. The two are dovetailing nicely!
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Soon it will become second nature and will take up less time. That's what I am telling myself at least!
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teach students the 21st century skills they so desperately need
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I plan on keeping up just not at this pace! I am sure I will have more time when I am not taking two grad classes.
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Tell me about it. I have been working on a doctorate for three years now and plan to graduate in May. I often wonder what I will do when I am finished. I think I will have so much time, but I bet it will be less than I think. I'm sure there will be loads of other things waiting for my time and attention.
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Randy, there is always something more we need to pursue in academia!
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What a blog strange trip it's been - 2 views
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Learning how to use Prezi proficiently could easily take multiple days of lessons. Therefore the students would need to spend a good amount of time just learning about the tool before using it to present other curricular topics. With the time crunch in schools today this could end Prezi’s life in a classroom before it begins.
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I haven't checked out the site yet, but it sounds like an amazing tool one can use either in or out of the classroom. Your point about time however is very interesting. We are under so much pressure as teachers to prepare our students for PSSAs that one of the biggest questions we have is do we have enough time to try new stuff, even if the new material is pushing 21st century education.
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Of course, the more frustrated I got the less I wanted to try to learn about how Prezi worked. I was that student that got disillusioned with what I was learning somewhere along way, and decided I wasn’t that interested in learning that “something” anymore.
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I realized that I, like most students today, have been sucked into the world of instant gratification.
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To truly problem solve in life and in school one needs to be able to analyze actions that are being taken toward solving a given problem and analyze the result those actions have on the final outcome.
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apply it to one of my classes.
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My plan is ultimately to give parents the link to our Prezi.
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I feel they’ll be motivated to do more metacognative activities such as this one after seeing how the information is presented
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In having to think outside the box I’ve learned more about technology in education in the last 8 weeks than I had in the last 8 years
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I had a similar notion of what I thought the class would be like. I too am pleasantly surpised and excited about all the new things I have learned in such a small amount of time.
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The format of the class is decidedly different. I set out to try and model a classroom environment that is most conducive to using the various tools. I am interested to get some feedback from all of you on the format of the class. I know it's a it different, but I think it works. I am open to any ideas or suggestions you might have.
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I think it takes a certain type of person to excel in a class formatted in this fashion. From what I can see, all of us fit into that mold. Maybe it would not work for students who have to be here, but does for us because we all want to be here.
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I agree with Doug. I think this format works wonderfully because we are all motivated to learn. I must say though, I have been stressing about our final project... I still love my rigid guidelines. Hopefully techology enables me to break the bonds of my tightly controled and structured learning style.
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That is interesting, Doug. And I think you are correct in that all of you seem to have a certain disposition that operates fairly successfully in this kind of environment. Are their a variety of dispositions? Should education be accepting of varying dispositions in teaching? If so, how does the system manage that?
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I feel like a big component of this class that helps us all feel like we're learning so much is the absence of right and wrong. So many classes have tests, or papers, or projects where you'll be judged in front of your peers, which causes instant stress. In this class however we're able to come and learn with each other, with out worrying about that stress. It's funny becasue as much as we all might hate the idea of 10 page papers we have been trained to show what we've learned in that format, which in a weird way almost makes us feel more comfortable doing something we don't like than doing something outside the box.
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I agree with the 10 page paper bit, I wonder when higher education will let go of the old way to promote digital literacy and learning.
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As educators we strive to positively reach all of our students; but often don’t ever interact with all of the other professionals in our buildings. This is a problem.
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I feel like so many people (kids, teachers, parents, administrators) in the world today are scared to be wrong. This negatively affects people's ability to be life long learners. If we could all take time to realize that we have A LOT to learn from each other think about how productive schools would be. I remember learing about Japanese lesson study and the way many in Japan plan for their students. With in these planning sessions it's acually looked at as a positive trait to say you don't know much about a subject becuase it's self reflective and provides an opportunity for growth. We're missing this in America.
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I would agree. Look at our policitcal system. Do we really think that a leader is going to turn our country and its complex problems around in a year? Regardless of who could have been elected last November, Americans would have expected a quick fix AND for that person to have all the answers. It doesn't work that way. Anyhow...enough of politics.
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Lifelong learning is one of the most important parts of "real world". Being able to change, adapt, and communicate with others is a tool students need to know now so they can grow in the future.
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I absoloutely agree with you Doug. it makes you wonder how much we teach anymore that teaches kids to be life long learners. So much of our curiculum helps them know specific facts to do well on standardized tests, which does not translate to facilitating life long learning.
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I too agree but one also has to realize that the passion a teacher models to their students is also a key motivating factor in creating intrinsic learners. While we may have to teach particular skill sets we can do it with bravado thus allowing are students to realize how much fun learning can be.
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While I may not be in an ideal place to utilize technology with the students I see, I am in the perfect position to use technology to enhance teaching and learning with my co-workers.
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I’m hoping that utilizing Google docs will do this for me.
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Nice idea...think about how you'll implement this, get others involved, and lead the way!
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Our English department has been using google.doc to hook everyone up with all kinds of rubrics for writing projects, etc. It has work really well, if you thnk you need some type of rubric, you can usually find it on there.
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Our administrators think google docs is too complicated. My students absolutely love being able to share their ideas while writing their papers.
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I felt like I was spinning my wheels attempting to squeeze something out of all of the technology we’ve explored.
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Another constraint is the fact that all meetings have to be scheduled in advance.