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Randy Ziegenfuss on 05 Sep 09Is social media a fad? Or is it the biggest shift since the Industrial Revolution? Welcome to the World of Socialnomics
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You have essentially sold me on the idea which is something my tech guy hasn't done yet. I am glad you informed me that it has an equation editor. Good stuff to know.
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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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this is a great feature! definitely makes it more accessible and efficient
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variety of surveys
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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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you do a nice job of connecting a particular tool with a particular intelligence. thanks!
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I love the ideas here! How can we make this work in our classrooms more when we keep coming up against administration and red tape?
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over twenty years
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I saw something the other day about a book revisiting the MI after so many years. I couldn't seem to find it, though.
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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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I felt the same exact way! This calss has really opened a whole new world of learning for me.
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A little research was all I needed
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Dosen't this make you wonder how many things in life you may have closed your mind to before it them a chance. We always push our kids to "give it a chance, you might like it!" There are times that I need to remind myself of the same lesson.
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create presentations
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Tweet at a time
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Can you give an example of what you would tweet about? Im having a hard time imagining this.
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One of my favorite features is the ability to create multiple identities.
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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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Is it that we "don't know what we don't know" or is it just a part of our "educational DNA" - unchangeable?
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Are you on the bus?
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Yes...I'd say you are all on the bus. That is what is making this such an enjoyable group of professionals to work with!
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I just wish my bus was newer and ran better. I feel like I am still riding in a V W van!
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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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This is a good question. I never thought of it that way when I considered why older teachers are reluctant to try new things with technology.
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Technology integrated into the classroom provides the opportunity for every voice to be heard
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Imagine what they would've done if they had this instant communcation back then
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I have always been hesitant to engage them in an argument of any kind.
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This is not uncommon in education across the board. "Careful not to offend!"
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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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complete paradigm shift.
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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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shifting their thoughts
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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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