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Benjamin Caulder

Discussion Board Audit-A Metacognitive, Wrap-up Assignment | Faculty Focus - 4 views

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shared by Benjamin Caulder on 11 Jun 14 - No Cached
  • “I wanted my students to cite and support their comments because everybody has an opinion about alcohol and drugs. I want to know where they get [their opinions] and to make them credible opinions,” Lake says.
  • students blog and do blog audits at the end of the course
  • My critical thinking has improved
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    • Benjamin Caulder
      Benjamin Caulder on 11 Jun 14
       
      I think, as a high school teacher, it would be interesting to do this at the end of a unit, which could be anywhere from 4 weeks to 7 weeks. I think students sometimes need to see their attitude change, or their understanding change, in a short term to stay motivated for the next unit.
    • hillaryparrish
      hillaryparrish on 13 Jun 14
       
      I agree. Many students do not see the value in their education. Not only would it give them an opportunity to see how they have grown, but it would give them a learning guide along the way written in their own words. It could be an additional resource to their notes.
    • Benjamin Caulder
      Benjamin Caulder on 11 Jun 14
       
      When do you think it is best to have formalized writing, as this example is, and when is it best to not (no citation or research)?
    • hillaryparrish
      hillaryparrish on 13 Jun 14
       
      I have never really thought about specific situations. I teach APA to my students. Of course, they hate it especially students in a digital imaging class because I have them cite images that are from the internet, and there is often missing information. As far as formal research, I take it on a project by project situation. I will say that I would not have thought about formal writing in a blog. It is something I typically think of as informal; however, I see why they required it in this situation.
  • Benjamin Caulder on 11 Jun 14
     
    Taking the next step after the course content is completed but before the course actually finished: Blog Audits. It is a meta-cognitive approach to the student's contributions to the class from where they began to where they finished.
  • Benjamin Caulder on 11 Jun 14
     
    This article is directed towards higher ed., but it seems very applicable to my Senior English class. It can be extremely difficult for students, and even teachers, to quantify growth in education. Often enough, students are developing in some way that is not apart of the curriculum and any good teacher is OK with that. These changes can often be found in writing, which is a major reason why many schools across the country are focused on writing across the disciplines. Seeing and valuing these changes is a major part in finding the value of a student's time and effort in a class. While student may not accomplish all the objectives in a course, their attitude may change to the learning and that is not something trivial. That can be found in this meta-cognitive activity.
Olivia Basham

Social Networking in Schools - 4 views

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shared by Olivia Basham on 08 Apr 14 - No Cached
  • Olivia Basham on 08 Apr 14
     
    No one doubts the value of online collaboration to students and the classroom. However, there is much controversy and debate about how and if social networking is appropriate for the classroom and beyond. Fears about sexual predators and bullying have made educators ask if perhaps the benefits don't outweigh the risk.
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  • Araceli Gracia on 09 Apr 14
     
    Olivia, I can understand how there would be concerns about online predators and bullying but I think that this is something that could be monitored in a control environment. I realize the situation may not always be ideal but your article explains all the good that can come of online collaboration, such as a decrease in students being absent. Students are already using I pads, kindles, laptops, etc... for other activities, why not encourage that use for something positive that will motivate them in the classroom. I http://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2010/05/100-inspiring-ways-to-use-social-media-in-the-classroom/
  • Merrill Redfern on 11 Apr 14
     
    I have a book club that consists of 10 4th grade students. We communicate mostly through Kidblog. We do meet once a week however, the kids love posting on their blog outside of the school's four walls. I love that they are discussing book club topics outside of the classroom. They feel empowered when they have the opportunity to make decisions such as, what avatar to create and how they want their individual blog to appear. I've made our blog a very controlled environment in that it is set as private and password protected, just the members have access. In addition, posts must be approved by me before they go out in our blog world (which consists of the 11 of us, plus our principal). Other than the introduction to Kidblog, I began with an author study by providing links to author interviews via a YouTube channel for the students. We have embedded Google forms in our blog for a quick assessment. Overall, it has been successful and the students are excited and remain engaged with our activities.
  • Merrill Redfern on 11 Apr 14
  • Eric Folks on 11 Apr 14
     
    We've come along way as a district. Into thousand 10 when I arrived teacher to not have the ability to create a folder on the desktop. They have access to basically all sites, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube...and many of them are even active on these sites, uploading and sharing resources with other teachers and students. Here is a link to the guidelines we've established for use of YouTube and Facebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BMXrouaj67SFh-BISriU24a59c9mk8-K-9K9qeEEW4E/pub Still, the communication is primarily one-way: teachers disseminate information to their students through social media, but do not collaborate with students in real time, nor do they encourage students to collaborate with each other using social media. That may come down the road. For now, I'm happy we have continued to move away from the top-down control model to the empower the end user and give them the benefit of doubt...we don't want our students leaving a walled garden environment to fall on their face in the real world, where their aren't heavy-handed content filters in place. We need to wean them off being told what to do and educate them to make good decisions. With that in mind we moved in 2012 from an Acceptable Use Policy to a Responsible Use Policy. Here's what the student version looked like (https://www.dropbox.com/s/iwqu8kf9qmvlmuu/2012-2013%20Student%20RUP.pdf) and here's the teacher version (http://www.lampasas.k12.tx.us/files/filesystem/responsible%20use%20policy-employee.pdf). We considered opening up G+ to students as it's part of our GAFE suite of services, but tech tells me if we do, students, even younger ones, will be able to communicate with users outside our sub domain / walled garden. Thoughts? Have you found this to be true in your district? We are also looking at Office 365 and Sharepoint in terms of a training ground for safe student social networking....we will see what it can do in the coming weeks. For now, most of our teachers are comfortable using
  • Olivia Basham on 13 Apr 14
     
    Araceli, I agree that the benefits DO outweigh the risks especially when controls are put into place and certain systems are used. I try to stick to closed systems, but recently I have been hosting all my courses' book discussions via GoodReads.com, which is open. I teach high school students though, so I feel like I have an opportunity to teach intelligent internet use. For example, not only forbidding students from using actual pictures of themselves and never posting their age or location, but also teaching them why those are bad ideas through digital citizenship lessons. I honestly don't know how I would handle social networking with younger students, but I suspect I would stick only to closed systems.
  • Olivia Basham on 13 Apr 14
     
    Eric, Our district has recently decided to open up G+ to our students with good results so far. Because the students are still behind the school district Google web-mail (which provides them a kind-of "dummy" email that can't send or receive messages) their online visibility is very limited and no personal information is shared (as none exists other than their names). However, the program has just launched and many parents have expressed discomfort, especially with elementary and jr. high students. I'm taking a wait and see attitude as far as making any judgements.
  • lbanuelos on 14 Apr 14
     
    With the onset of Web 2.0 tools, collaboration between students and teachers is easier than ever before. I agree with Araceli that the risks far outweigh the risks. With apps like slideshare, slidebomb, google drive, and dropbox, students are encourage to provide feedback to fellow students with leads to increase confidence. http://www.edutopia.org/stw-collaborative-learning-college-prep
  • Jeff Blackman on 14 Apr 14
     
    As a parent, it would have to be REALLY controlled and closed for me to let my kids use it. I am appalled at some of the things I see kids posting on Facebook and other social media. Obviously, as someone in the EdTech program, I am seeing a lot of awesome ways to use technology. So, while not dead set against social media in the classroom, I would need to know what safeguards were in place and I would still be watching like a hawk.
  • Brenda Wohlfeil on 17 Apr 14
     
    We have banned social networking in school except using Edmodo, which the teachers can monitor. Our school has problems with social networking without even having it in the school! Parents feel it is the school's issue because problems are occurring between students, even though it is occurring outside of school. In my honest opinion, parents need to be better educated about social networking and take responsibility for their own children. As a parent of a child who did not use social media well, I know it is tough to restrict internet/website usage. But it is possible and needed.
  • Don Martin on 20 Apr 14
     
    Olivia, I don't see any reason that we couldn't incorporate the use of social media within the closed classroom environment. There must be many opportunities for collaboration, communication and scaffolding using social media in a controlled and safe environment. There are also many social networking sites that are designed specifically with kids in mind. Among them are: 1. Scuttlepad (2010) Age 7+ Social network with training wheels is safe but limited. 2. Togetherville (2010) Age 7+ Kids' social site connects to parents' Facebook friends. 3. WhatsWhat.me (2011) Age7+ Tween social network with top-notch safety features. 4. YourSphere (2009) Age 9+ Kid-only social network promises to block dangerous adults. 5. Franktown Rocks (2009) Age 10+ Music and social networking combine in safe, cool hangout. 6. GiantHello (2010) Age 10+ Facebook-lite gets a lot right, but watch out for games. 7. GirlSense (2009) Age 10+ Safe, creative community for tween fashionistas. 8. Sweety High (2010) Age 11+ Fun, closed social network for girls is strong on privacy. 9. Imbee (2011) Age 10+ Safer social networking if parents stay involved. With proper guidance and parental involvement I don't see any reason that we can't take advantage of the opportunities that social networking could provide.
  • eeverett3 on 21 Apr 14
     
    I think that one of the main reasons that student interest and engagement increases with the use of social media tools is that these tools are familiar and easy for the students to use...it is not only teachers that are intimidated by new tools! :)
  • Araceli Gracia on 21 Apr 14
     
    Thank you Don for your list of websites. That is awesome!!
  • Stephen Simon on 22 Apr 14
     
    My perception of social media in school is that it is essential to the process of development. That it is beyond the understanding of current educators should come as no surprise; one needs a point of reference in order understand the magnitude of such technological developments. Don made an excellent point concerning proper guidance and parental involvement; the latter representing the tired and overworked. Consider that many of our fellow classmates push themselves in these Master's classes at a cost to their personal lives. Social-ability is essential to our family core values and from it comes the capacity of the new generation to take the torch to the next.
Stephen Simon

My Students Don't Know How to Have a Conversation - Paul Barnwell - The Atlantic - 8 views

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shared by Stephen Simon on 22 Apr 14 - No Cached
  • Turkle wrote, “Face-to-face conversation unfolds slowly. It teaches patience. When we communicate on our digital devices, we learn different habits … we start to expect faster answers. To get these, we ask one another simpler questions. We dumb down our communications, even on the most important matters.” 
    • Stephen Simon
      Stephen Simon on 01 May 14
       
      Dumbing down online conversations has become the norm. To me personally, I believe that it a cautionary approach to communication since the impersonal tweet or IM is too often misinterpreted. What follows is usually personal offense since there are no other cues to communication when you are online. Therefore we dumb down our communications. Even just having a voice conversation is better than posting anyday.
  • Jeff Blackman on 22 Apr 14
     
    I thought this made a really good point about the way students are using technology and how we as educators need to be mindful of the way we allow it's use. How can we effectively combine all of these incredible technology tools with a good dose of humanity?
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  • eeverett3 on 23 Apr 14
     
    It would be very nice if our students learn to make eye contact with each other as well...:) I cannot tell you how many times a day, students stand at my desk waiting for me to read their minds as they converse on cell phones and listen to their earbuds...I am supposed to assume they would like to use a computer and sign them in. I like to just wait them out...and I frequently say, "Words are your friends! Use them to ask for what you want!"
  • Araceli Gracia on 23 Apr 14
     
    I went to check my 18 year old son's cell phone usage and in one month he had 3143!! What do he and his friends text about is beyond me. Texting to him is so second nature, that he could with out a doubt do it without even looking at the keys. However, even with all his texting, he can hold a conversation. I feel this has to do with experiences that he has had in his life. It also helps that he is not shy. In the elementary level this not a big issue because they all love to talk not only to each other but to their teacher. I like the idea of having students use their phones to record themselves speaking, debating, etc... This is probably a good trial and error for anyone having to do any type of public speaking. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/03/text-messaging-texting-conversation_n_1566408.html
  • Jose Escobedo on 24 Apr 14
     
    "Muzzle Memory" is what my daughter developed with her cell phone when I was trying to hold a decent conversation. Every time we had a conversation, she had to pick up her smart phone to check or send a text message. Her actions were not due to a rebellious attitude but to her muzzle memory. It's part of their life and I constantly see it here at my workplace. Many can't live without looking at their phone throughout the day even in meetings. I have to constantly call out people who are on their phone while the meeting is in progress. I find it hilarious when people get grumpy since their phone is nowhere near them for motivational support.
  • Jeff Blackman on 25 Apr 14
     
    Thanks for the comments! So, what do you all think would be some ways to engage learners using both technology and human interaction? I like the way it is handled in classes I've taken through the EdTech program. I like using the technology to learn but I also like the fact that we get together 'live" and are able to interact with the instructors and each other.
  • Brenda Wohlfeil on 25 Apr 14
     
    Although texting may not teach our students how to converse well, there is a lot of technology out there that promotes the skills of a good conversationalist. Below is a link which the author talks shows how technology is helping in kindergarten. Jeff, I think there are many opportunities. For example, using Collaborate, Skype or Google Hangout with students to collaborate or giving feed back. http://smartblogs.com/education/2014/04/10/using-technology-to-enrich-kindergarten-conversations/
  • Don Martin on 04 May 14
     
    I have said it before but I think it is worth saying here again. I don't think the technology or even the format of the technology is the problem. the problem is our understanding or misundertanding of how the technology can and should be used. We have always had some form of short and to the point communication whether it was a bulletin board, an announcement or a short phone message. Short messaging and quick messaging have indeed become more prevalent but that does not mean that internet technologies can't be used to promote communication. We need to recalibrate ourselves and begin studying how best to use technology in promoting communication which in turn promotes collaboration and cooperation. It may well turn out that the communication of the future looks fundamentally different from what we have seen in the past but it doesn't mean it will somehow be inferior. In fact, if we consider just the ability to communicate information and respond to immediate concerns the communications system we have evolved (or maybe revolutionized is a better word) into today is in fact far superior to what we had available to us only 10 years ago. Often times we see something as a problem or an issue because it is not what we are used to or accept as the norm when in fact what we should be doing is looking for the opportunity that has just presented to us. I believe that as a society we are in one of those pivotal moments of paradigm shift. This is one of those periods where people will look back from the future and call it the "Age of ????" What they choose to call it will depend on their perception is of how well we handled the moment and how well we adapted to the new situation. Think back to the the bronze age and the revolution that metal working brought to mankind. Compare today to the age of steam or the industrial age. I believe the comparison is warranted and that in fact this may be a more important time in human development than some of those earlier "ages".
  • Merrill Redfern on 05 May 14
     
    At the beginning of the year, I was surprised how many devices we took up in my elementary school. We have a box in the school office designated for devices. The students, as young as 2nd grade, check them in in the morning when they come to school and check them out as the school day ends. Many of those students are still learning social skills so I can understand how devices given to children that young and used freely, can influence their social skills. On the other hand, devices are great to use in education if used properly.
  • Merrill Redfern on 05 May 14
     
    Jeff, That is a good question. What are some ways to engage learners using both technology and human interaction? The first thing that comes to my mind is the reflection process. For example, students can gain and collect their information using a device and reflect on their findings with one another through human interaction. Maybe give it a "contest" theme and allow them to "one up" each other with their information. Of course, the expectations would be adjusted per grade level but this would provide an opportunity to use a device AND talk to each other. Two things kiddos, especially little ones, already love to do :).
stacey perkins

Enhancing Teaching and Learning  with the Online Discussions - 5 views

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  • Gena Jean on 17 Sep 14
     
    This informative article/web page had a lot of useful information regarding Discussion Forums. It started by defining what a discussion forum is, which is basically an LMS application that allows for restricted access communication between group members on a specified topic or subject matter. Discussion boards can be very helpful in making online students feel a part of a community and giving them a voice on a variety of subjects. They are very helpful in extending learning to beyond the classroom by forcing interaction amongst not only the students, but also amongst all the resources available to the students on a particular subject matter. It can increase instruction time and allows for a more democratic exchange of ideas between the participants. It is important to make sure that if you decide to utilize a discussion forum in your class that you are properly prepared and that you make the interaction a requirement of the course, otherwise it is likely that nobody will participate. It is also very important that you provide examples and clearly state your expectations of the participants, such as how many posts and responses they are required to do in a specific amount of time, etc.. As an instructor you will want to begin with a minimal presence and give the students time to acclimate themselves to the interface and the process of using the discussion forum. You will want to maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times and make sure that you are monitoring the involvement of the students regularly. When properly utilized, Discussion Forums can be a huge benefit and positive addition to a course, but I feel that it is important to make sure that the students see the added value of completing the assignments so that they will do a quality job and not feel as if they are being forced to do "busy" work.
  • stacey perkins on 19 Sep 14
     
    Gena, My deepest apologies...when I bookmarked the DB articles and posted my summary, my post somehow removed you as the author of your summary made it look like I authored your original post. I'm so sorry. I see that I can delete my post but I don't want to risk also deleting your summary. I am (obviously;-) new to Diigo.
  • Gena Jean on 20 Sep 14
     
    I am not sure what causes it, but I inadvertently did the same to Elizabeth's post. Hopefully the administrators will be able to tell who the original host of a post is.
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