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robertogarcia24

Sales Enablement Solutions for Pharma & Life Sciences | Brainshark - 2 views

  • Accelerate Sales Training
  • Communicate Globally
  • Ensure Compliance
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    • robertogarcia24
       
      The reason for highlighting the three sections is because they are the main key as to why Brain Shark is an excellent Web 2.0 Tool for presentations for your selected audience. 
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    This video shows that a Web 2.0 Tool can possibly be one of the best solutions for teachers and businesses when creating a presentation for their audiences. 
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    I wanted to share a video that I made personally on how to create a Brain Shark using Brain Shark. http://my.brainshark.com/EDTC-6325-Video-4-728914160
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    Here is a video I created on how to create a Power Point using Brain Shark. http://my.brainshark.com/EDTC-6325-Video-3-679796334
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    Here is a video I created on how to create a Wordle using Brain Shark. http://my.brainshark.com/EDTC-6325-Video-2-868928955
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    Here is a video I created on how to create a GlogsterEDU using Brain Shark. http://my.brainshark.com/EDTC-6325-Video-1-672999007
juancalvarez

A Web 2.0 Class: Students Learn 21st Century Skills, Collaboration, and Digital Citizen... - 9 views

  • The students in all three of these classes have never met in person; however, they have all connected via Skype and their class blogs. They have also had many professionals come and speak to them via Skype.
    • juancalvarez
       
      Using Skype to bring professionals to the classroom allows for important connections and knowledge. Do you think that companies would allow their employees to Skype and give speeches about their field?
  • "You have to adapt to the world around you or progress can never happen. That is the ultimate goal of education, right? Progress. Continuous progress."
    • juancalvarez
       
      Adaptation is what humans have done since inventing the first tool, since inventing the wheel. We pass that knowledge to the next generation who in time develop better ways to adapt to their environment.
  • Principal Patrick Larkin comments, "I am amazed at how little the students actually know about connecting with others for educational purposes. They use social networking solely for socializing. It has been great to see the lightbulb start to go on in regards to them seeing these tools as a resource."
    • juancalvarez
       
      It is a fact that most students use communication tools just for social interaction and not for educational purposes. Most students, even 4 year olds, will know how to turn on the phone, tablet or iPad and go through the steps to play the games they like or type something to someone, but that doesn't mean that the media is being used for education or that the user is tech savvy. What do you think?
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    I agree that because a student knows how to play games on a tablet, does not mean that he/she knows how to use it at a learning tool. Using Skype or other tools to integrate technology into the learning process is taking it to another level. It is great that students are learning how to collaborate with others for something more than socializing. Safety is such a big issue for me, but in the classroom, we can use these connectivity capabilities in order to expand the learning. Although many teachers fear this, it is great when one person is not the entire knowledge base in the classroom. Lets show our students how to search safely, and how to integrate the knowledge into their lives and give it purpose!
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    I think that providing a "flat classroom" gives the learners of the 21st century a better outlook of what the internet and "connecting" looks like outside of social purposes. This helps set the students up for more success as the move into higher education and into their careers. Having these skills will be extremely beneficial for the students in the future. Skype for learn purposes has come a long way in the past years. Similar to virtual field trips, a presenter through Skype is bringing opportunities to students that is cost effective and influential for students. I think companies are more willing to allow their employee to visit through Skype than in person. It also allows the ability to meet with others that are not in the immediate area to connect.
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    Ana Suarez: You are totally right, safety is the most important. In fact, at the beginning of the year what I say to my new students' parents is, before learning, safety first. I thought that the best way to ensure that students stay on task is for them to record their Skype educational interactions. Skype doesn't have a tool to record, but there are software like SuperTintin Skype Recorder that is used by many people. Download.com is a rating website I have known for almost 20 years, and they rate it with 4 stars. http://download.cnet.com/SuperTintin-Skype-Recorder/3000-2150_4-10656468.html This is the direct link to it http://www.supertintin.com/ It is true that teachers fear not being the knowledge center, but I think this is because students value more a teacher when they see him/her as someone they can look for explanations, solutions, and knowledge. Still, we have to evolve and let the students interact and discover the world too.
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    Brandy Hanak: You are right, these tools will be very important for the students' to identify and learn that they can be used for professional purposes and not just for socializing. You mention a very important point. Skype allows students to connect with people that are far and could be impossible for them to come. The cost for a face to face presentation is so high that most companies do not invest in it. Being able to present at a distant opens doors to benefit everyone.
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    I was thinking about all the various uses of video web 2.0 technologies that is used for e-learning. While I recognize that Skype is an excellent way for students to "interact" and learn together- I am aware that Skype doesn't allow more than 10 students to meet at once. I recognize that this article was written in 2010 and I know that there is a great improvement and more video web 2.0 tech/apps out there that allows for virtual collaborative learning beyond a one-to-one interaction. We have Blackboard Collaborate, Fuze Meeting, appear.in, Google HangOut, and many more that does give more of a "classroom" feel. Incidental learning is also very important (students to get more than just one opinion, but comments, backgrounds, reactions from rest of their peers.) Hmm. just my thoughts :)
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    Skype would definitely be a great way to get professionals to "come" and talk to students. I don't see why employers would have a problem with this, they already allow employees to attend the in person career days. This would be a great idea for those employers that are not in the area. I can see this being a great tool for science and technology, to get professionals from the fields to give workshops to students. This is one of things I tell my students. They may know how to use their devices for socializing or gaming, but they have no idea how to use them for educational purposes. With how technologically advanced we are, you'd think students would know how to use their resources. The biggest downfall of students not knowing how to use their technology as an educational resource, tells me that they do now know how to use it to problem solve. I think this is where our focus needs to be with our students. Ensuring that the technology we use in our classroom is not something just for fun, but a tool that we are going to teach to them to use to problem solve. And problem solving can mean finding answers, collaborating, communicating, etc. I like what they talk about at the end of the article about digital citizenship. It is obvious that students are not aware of how to behave and the consequences of their posts on social media. I tell them once you post it on the net it is out there forever. Not only that but with the rise of Snapchat, teachers are becoming targets of video capture and without notice a video of them is up on social media. Students definitely need a course in high school relating to digital citizenship. Great article!
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    Summer, I think you right, there are other collaborative learning applications that have been developed but we also have to consider that we don't always need the capabilities of a BB and sometimes teams just need to talk. Skype is a technology that can be used in any electronic device with not to many computer resources. Students' home computers or phone does not always have the applications to run some programs or the internet connection. I have found Skype to be really easy and most people know it. It is just one more application to consider. Plus, we need media specialist that can show and teach the new resources.
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    Juan, as you say, we have to teach our students to use technology to find solutions, collaborate and have better communication. Students need to learn to use technology to become better at what they like to do.
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    When I read the through comments you posted Juan about this article I was reminded of this article from Dr. Corbeil's blog. http://edtc.blogspot.com/2015/06/does-not-compute-millennials-arent-tech.html. The article talks about how students use technology all the time, but lack problem solving skills and completing educational based task using technology. Skype is great tool and can be used to reach people that specialist in many different fields including writers, scientist, and business people. We have to embrace technology and learn how to help our students use the social networking to benefit their education and develop problem solving skills.
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    With today's technology this is a great instructional opportunity! Research shows and teachers know that students learn best from each other! Getting another perspective from a different area of the country/world provides extended learning opportunities that are boundless!
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    This makes perfect sense. This is how students communicate. This is how global multinationals communicate albeit with a business platform like Share point. Learning is supposed to be relevant and authentic. One way to achieve this is by giving students real world tools to accomplish learning objectives and promote collaboration. Share point provides Web 2.0 tools for wikis, blogs, and discussion threads.
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    Juan, great article. Just because a student, or anyone for that matter, is able to turn on devices doesn't make him/her "tech savy." I agree with Ms. Evans on how students learn best from each other. Take for instance this weeks Diggo assignment. We have to read and comment on classmates posts. Well, I admit sometimes the article it makes even more sense after reading the feedback in the comment section of the article or my classmates comments here on Diggo.
cinthia_sierra

WPI Teaching with Technology Collaboratory - Benefits of Using Discussion Boards in You... - 4 views

  • Discussion boards are reflective in nature. They force students to read other perspectives and carefully consider a response
    • natalie_cepeda
       
      During a classroom session, not all perspectives can be heard due to time. In discussion boards, everyone has the ability to respond and reflect on the opinions of others. Reflecting is a benefical strategy because it allows for learning to occur. What strategy do you implement for reflecting?
    • Cynthia Rios
       
      In my classroom, my students keep a reflection journal in which they write everyday. The prompts have to do with the story or novel that we are reading. I stay away from cookie cutter prompts and try to give prompts in which the students really have to reflect and give their point of view on the situation. I also had my students participate in literature circles. I think implementing the reflection journals and the literature circles onto an online discussion forum would be awesome for my students. I realize that even though I try to get them all to participate in class, some students are just not as open as others when it comes to in class participation even in a small group setting like the literature circles. Using an discussion board would ensure everyone participates.
    • cinthia_sierra
       
      This past year, I used Edmodo with my students, and if they were reading a chapter for homework, I always posted a question for discussion. All students participated and generated an online discussion that carried over to the fluency of the next class.
    • natalie_cepeda
       
      Cynthia, that is a great idea to keep a reflection journal for every day use. It even allows students to go back and see any changes in their own thinking or opinions. The literature circles are a great way to involve all group members by having enough jobs for them to complete one. Even if they get the team Illustrator, the student still has to share why they drew that and what significance it has to the project.
    • natalie_cepeda
       
      Cinthia, I need to get on the ball with an online Discussion Board. My students would benefit tremendously! The use to posting their thoughts online is more engaging than just writing a summary paper on the chapter they read.
  • The social aspects of the face-to-face classroom are very intimidating for many students, especially for ESL speakers, new students, and those who are simply shy or quiet.
    • natalie_cepeda
       
      Has this experience happened to you in a previous class where you hinder your comments and ideas to everyone because you do not want to receive a negative reaction?
    • Cynthia Rios
       
      Yes, of course. This has happened to me personally. For whatever reason even when we are on a collaborate session I sometimes feel intimidated, and I get very nervous. What I've noticed though is that if I have taken the professor or classmates before, I am not as nervous, and I actually enjoy participating. I think my intimidation has to do with the fear of the unknown.
    • cinthia_sierra
       
      Absolutely. Like Cynthia says, "the fear of the unknown" is unsettling. As part of my elective requirements, I am taking this class along with EDTC 6341, and the use of a wiki was foreign to me. I'm still adjusting and asking questions is intimidating or even humiliating at times.
    • Sean Getchell
       
      I might be a little different, but I have found that the older I get, the less I care what others think. While the face-to-face environment can be slightly intimidating, the fully online experience can be equally so. I think it honestly depends on the student, and their ability to jump into the unknown, and make it a part of their "known" world. Plus, once you get a little experience under your belt, usually a person is more likely to share their thoughts, ask question, or more likely to help others if they see a fellow student struggling. Pay it forward, indeed!
    • natalie_cepeda
       
      Cynthia, I understand your feeling. I once took an English class where we just sat in a circle and discussed classical literature. I honestly had no idea what was going in the play even though I would read and use resources like Spark Notes to understand what was going on. I did not like going to the class because everyone else knew what the professor was discussing and would make good points. I hardly spoke a word and would only speak when the professor called on me. The classroom environment has a lot to do with whether a student is going to feel comfortable or be shy.
    • natalie_cepeda
       
      Sean, I agree with your claim that it depends on the student. Much like the assessment on whether a student is ready for online learning. Some students feel like they can tackle online learning while others refuse. So yes, every student has their own comfort zone.
  • As students reflect upon what they want to write in a discussion board posting, they often integrate research or class readings with which they are familiar. This occurs much more frequently in discussion board postings than in face-to-face discussions, largely because of the extra time a student has to think about their response
    • natalie_cepeda
       
      In teaching, I have used a similiar strategy called the Wait-Time Response, where instead of demanding students to answer on the spot they have allotted time to actually think. The extra time that discussion boards allow is a powerful teaching tool. What is your view on the claim provided on the website?
    • Cynthia Rios
       
      I absolutely agree with this and, I too give my students sufficient wait time. In regards to discussion boards, not only is the extra time a powerful tool but so is the fact that students can read and reflect on what other students have already posted. The extra time and being able read other posts is very for students that struggle with putting their thoughts into words.
    • cinthia_sierra
       
      This is truly powerful. I had a student who rarely spoke in class, yet the minute I posted a discussion question in regard to the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, he inspired many through his analysis and wowed me as well. I would have never known his insightful perspective had it not been for the power of discussion.
    • natalie_cepeda
       
      Cinthia, hearing the story of your story is music to my ears! I am glad that even though the student was not able to express vocally their thoughts were heard on Discussion Boards. Another personal testimony that Discussion Boards help students express themselves.
emrodriguez

Understanding Discussion Forums and Classroom Implementation - 9 views

Good start regarding discussion forums, Kimberly. These forums are definitely beneficial to the learning experience.

Technology education classroom teaching EDTC 6340

Merrill Redfern

How Technology Trends Have Influenced the Classroom | MindShift - 8 views

  • let’s examine which features of society (and media) have changed and then consider what we can do in education to use it as an advantage for learning.
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      I like the author's approach to this article. Bringing the two worlds together (society and education) with a commonality is an example of thinking forward.
  • As students, we learned to play the game of “know your audience” when it came to writing a paper for a certain professor. Our purpose was writing for writing’s sake. Now we no longer have to limit ourselves to one recipient. Our students have access to a global audience and don’t have to write just to please one teacher. They can write based on what they see and believe to be true.
  • One of the greatest challenges to the classrooms of today is mobile technology. Do we fund a 1:1 program? Allow a Bring Your Own Device policy? Won’t this just add the distraction of the outside world into a classroom?
    • Jose Escobedo
       
      As a parent, I would not oppose for my daughter to take her tablet to school. She carrys her tablet everywhere and is always reading. This has helped increase her reading skills. I am not saying this works with every child but its time we left the "seat time" concept behind.
    • Merrill Redfern
       
      Jose - I agree. My 10 year old daughter also carries an Ipad around with her. I would not be against a "bring your own device" policy to school if the proper policies and procedures were in place, even for the elementary level. In a lot of cases, bringing in the outside world into education could be of significant benefit. While working with our school Ipads yesterday, I took a poll in two of my kinder classes on who had some kind of tech device at home (not mom or dads, but their own). More than 1/2 the class raised their hands and proved their skills with a library Ipad. The poll provoked some thought, it is more important than ever to provide 21st Century learning opportunities for the younger grade levels as well.
    • Jose Escobedo
       
      At first, I had mixed feelings about the "bring your own device" concept until I started learning how to use a digital device in a classroom with the help of my EDTC graduate courses. I had an old school mentality until last semester when my flip phone gave up and I made the transition to a smart phone. This transition made me realize it was time to allow technology in the classroom.
    • Olivia Basham
       
      While I find 1:1 policies laughable (I have yet to see a school district not lose millions of dollars on these kinds of programs), I think that BYOT policies are great, as long as the teacher has some technology (I have a set of netbooks) that students who are without their own device can use. I DO think this brings the outside world into the classroom, but I also think that this is a good thing. And those teachers who find the outside world to be a distraction can still use technology; they just need to use closed systems like Edmodo.
    • Don Martin
       
      While my students are older than what we are typically talking about here I have tried to incorporate the use of personal electronic devices in the classroom for some time now. For example, I have on occasion sent my students on an internet scavenger hunt for items or information related to the content of lecture. One of the impediments to using personal electronic devices is the disparity of quality and capability based upon cost. To get around that I try to have the students work in groups using whatever devices they have available to them in their respective groups. This also creates an opportunity for collaboration.
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    Merrill, I like the idea of Flipped Teaching, where lessons are recorded and then viewed later in the classroom. I am not sure how I would feel hearing myself give the lesson, but the kids would love it. I am sure my students get tired of hearing me give a lesson, but if I was recorded, they would possibly be more engaged with the lesson simply because I am on the computer. It is very noticeable when we do online activites, compared to just lecture, that they are more attentive. As far as the 1:1 program, I teach 3rd grade, so our district does not "allow" that type of technology in the classroom. Students bring cell phones anyways, but to use them in the classroom is not ok. Budget is always a concern on my campus, so we do not have enough technology, such as kindles and iPads, for every student. We can request them ahead of time, but that is only for the day. I can understand how it may be a distraction in the classroom, like being on other programs or texting with others. However, for the most part, students would do what the lesson call for. They would much rather do the lesson on their phone, kindle, iPad, etc, than on paper. http://www.usnews.com/education/high-schools/articles/2011/07/14/study-emerging-technology-has-positive-impact-in-classroom
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    I teach math, and although I don't flip my classes, I provide videos or links to videos for my students to watch at home. Videos have been a good resource for my students, especially those who miss class. My favorite sites for finding videos are Kahn Academy and LearnZillion. https://www.khanacademy.org http://learnzillion.com My school has also banned student devices due to the misuse of them in school. I find it frustrating and would love to hear how other schools have handled students using their own devices to school.
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    The reason I like videos and links is so that students have access to the learning when they decide to learn it! I see way to many high school students wasting their class time and hope that they have the video or link listed somewhere when they finally see that the lesson was important not...that being said, it is crucial that the lessons we are tying to teach are important! Real world applications again...not just tests.
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    I come from a corporate perspective and would definitely like to bring more of these types of concepts to the adult "classroom" or training situation. I think kids "get it" more, though. I notice that the adults all around our company still have trouble with just basic computing skills. So, while I'd love to adopt more mobile type learning, I wonder how it would be received. For my kids, I think they'd really accept it because they are so used to all of these devices.
kjsanders

The Use and Capture of Images for Computer-Based Learning II - Section 1 - 4 views

  • Pictures make use of a massive range of cortical skills: colour, form, line dimension, texture, visual rhythm and especially imagination (Buzan, 1990). Imagination comes from the Latin imaginare, meaning "to picture mentally". Images are generally more evocative than words and more precise in triggering a wide range of associations, enhancing creative thinking and memory.
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      Here's the link to the pdf for the full report: http://www.agocg.ac.uk/reports/graphics/capture2/capture.pdf
  • The capacity for recognition memory for pictures is limitless. Pictures have a direct route to long-term memory, each image storing its own information as a coherent "chunk" or concept (
  • However, the images or pictures must be meaningful to be retained (Freedman and Haber, 1974).
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  • The presence of pictures relevant to the text will assist learning. Therefore, for each screen without an image, is there an image that is relevant to the information of that screen? If you can replace the text with an image, do so. Pictures not covered by the information in the text will not enhance the learning of the text. For each screen with an image what is the intended purpose of that image? If it does not have a purpose relevant to the text, remove it. The presence of pictures in the text will not aid the learning of the text which is not illustrated. Pictures can help learners to understand what they read and also to remember it. The memory's storing and recalling powers can be enhanced through the use of images for emphasis and association. Pictures can sometimes be used as substitutes for words or as producers of non-verbal information. Learners may fail to make full use of complex illustrations. Simple representations should not be discounted because they are not 'sophisticated' enough. Can the image be simplified without losing the point? If so, simplify it. Pictures may assist learners with poor verbal skills more than those with good verbal skills. By providing an additional visual explanation the holistic skills of the right side of the brain are brought into play
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      Lists skills the use of relevant images can enhance and explains how  they benefit creative thinking and memory.
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      Also, click on the Acrobat file link to print out the full report. Though some of this info is obsolete, there's lots of useful stuff. 
    • kjsanders
       
      This paragraph caused me to recall how Lynell Burmark talked words and how they're ineffective if we haven't first stored an image of what they represent. For example, when she asked readers to draw an Okapi before they knew what it was.
    • Rosalyn Martinez
       
      WOW! I had the same recollection upon reading this paragraph. I even recalled the same example. The brain is an amazing organ and how it works just astonishes me. Pictures certainly help me recall information. I am definitely using more pictures in my lessons.
    • kjsanders
       
      Summary of reasons for using images instead of text.
  • Title Section 1: Images and learning Images have a direct route to long-term memory
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    Explanation of how images help route learning to long-term memory. The article talks about the 'cortical skills' images call into play. 
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    Great resource - it segues well with Lynell Burmark's comments in They Snooze You Lose about making powerpoint presentations mainly visual.
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    This is a great article stating how important images are to learning. I like that you referenced chapter 2 on how words are useless if the learner doesn't have an idea of what it looks like. I like the article's notion that images are critical to a presentation and if it can be done, images should replace text as long as the learner understands the meaning of why that particular image was shown.
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    Thank you for sharing! This was such an informative article. The brain is so intriguing. I, too, like that you referenced chapter 2. I believe images do play a vital role in our learning and recall of information. For me, an image helps make something concrete. Images help us make connections, use prior knowledge, and build on what we've just seen and learned.
Jessica Garcia

Summarization of my Understanding of Discussion Boards EDTC 6340 - 9 views

I completely agree with you Maria regarding the fact that discussion boards do open a door to critical thinking. When we discuss and share on topics of relevancy we not only learn from each other,...

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