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Janice Wilson Butler

AddThis Social Bookmarking Sharing Button Widget - 1 views

www.addthis.com/bookmark.php

bookmarking social web2.0

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  • Janice Wilson Butler on 26 Mar 10
     
    Many Web 2.0 technologies to explore/ mostly bookmarking
kjsanders

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

www.agocg.ac.uk/...sect1.htm

Technology e-learning edtc6340 visual_literacy education teaching

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  • 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.
    • kjsanders
      kjsanders on 03 Feb 15
       
      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
    • kjsanders
      kjsanders on 03 Feb 15
       
      Lists skills the use of relevant images can enhance and explains how  they benefit creative thinking and memory.
    • kjsanders
      kjsanders on 03 Feb 15
       
      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
      kjsanders on 03 Feb 15
       
      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
      Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
       
      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
      kjsanders on 03 Feb 15
       
      Summary of reasons for using images instead of text.
  • Title Section 1: Images and learning Images have a direct route to long-term memory
  • kjsanders on 03 Feb 15
     
    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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  • tvisco on 07 Feb 15
     
    Great resource - it segues well with Lynell Burmark's comments in They Snooze You Lose about making powerpoint presentations mainly visual.
  • emrodriguez on 09 Feb 15
     
    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.
  • Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
     
    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.
kjsanders

Understanding Discussion Forums and the benefits of classroom implementation - 8 views

I agree, Emmanuel. The asynchronous availability of forums is one of my favorite characteristics. Taking the time to re-read the contributions of others allows me to reflect more deeply on the topi...

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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

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Gena Jean

Discovery Education Web2014 : Home - 3 views

web2014.discoveryeducation.com

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  • Be Web 2.0 savvy - create safe communities and teach responsible internet use
  • Master new technology tools and find free apps. Tech has never been easier or more accessible.
    • Gena Jean
      Gena Jean on 18 Sep 14
       
      Be sure to click on the Web 2.0 Tools link at the bottom of the page!
    • stacey perkins
      stacey perkins on 27 Sep 14
       
      My school subscribes to Discovery Education, but I have never explored all these features. So glad you pointed them out!
    • Maricela Gonzalez
      Maricela Gonzalez on 30 Sep 14
       
      My initial response to Gena Jean's Article Post- Gena thank you so much for posting about Discovery Education, of which I already use- but know that not all teachers are aware of its immense educational value. It is definitely a wealth of information, and such a great tool to supplement a lesson- especially when schools are now so into the incorporation of technology in all facets of the word- within the classroom environment.
    • Maricela Gonzalez
      Maricela Gonzalez on 30 Sep 14
       
      My 1st reply- @Karla Fabiola Garcia- Having used Discovery Education for the past two years, I can honestly say that I love the fact that one can choose to download the videos, or stream them directly from the site. Sometimes my internet connection at school is very slow, and so I find that the download option is quite convenient. Besides that, Discovery Education is interdisciplinary and so it is cross contents so there is an abundance of resources available to all teachers in general.
    • Maricela Gonzalez
      Maricela Gonzalez on 30 Sep 14
       
      My 2nd reply- @Elizabeth Rodriguez- I used to teach all subjects at one point and found that after having discovered this web 2.0 resource really allowed me the flexibility and ease to transition from one subject to the next and not feel so overwhelmed. I also like the fact that Discovery Education shows the "Discovery Education" logo as the videos play, so when an administrator walks into the classroom they know immediately that the source of my video is educational legit.
    • Pedro Rodriguez
      Pedro Rodriguez on 29 Nov 14
       
      Ive heard about this site because I used to sell PBS learning Media, a competitor to Discovery Education. Either way, I like it as it is one huge site with so many resources. Although I have only browsed through it and not used it before, I can see the many tools and resource available to teachers.
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    • Gena Jean
      Gena Jean on 18 Sep 14
       
      Click on the links button for access to a host of helpful resources!
    • Pedro Rodriguez
      Pedro Rodriguez on 29 Nov 14
       
      @Gena, I guess one can say its like a kid in the candy store. Yes, there are so many resources available on the site. I love that parents can go on it as well. I wonder if teachers can contribute to it. I know some sites, teachers can create or extend lessons using the content and make it available to other teachers in the district.
  • Gena Jean on 18 Sep 14
     
    This website is filled with many current Web 2.0 tools that can be utilized in various aspects of education!
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  • Gena Jean on 18 Sep 14
     
    These tools can be utilized to deliver content, communicate with students and/or parents, or to organize course content.
  • Gena Jean on 18 Sep 14
     
    One of the most relevant links on the page is the one to do with Internet safety. It is very important that everyone involved in the online education process, from parents, to students, to teachers and administrators.
  • Gena Jean on 18 Sep 14
     
    Another extremely helpful link is the Tech Tips. This page gives helpful advice on the utilization of the apps and has many helpful suggestions to make the integration of them into your workflow as easy as possible!
  • Karla Fabiola Garcia on 20 Sep 14
     
    Wow! I use Discovery Education to show videos in class, but I had never seen, much less heard of this page. It looks EXTREMELY resourceful for professional development.
  • Elizabeth Rodriguez on 21 Sep 14
     
    This is an excellent site. I am always looking for new technology tools to introduce to our faculty! This is a great resource that I will be sharing for sure!!!
  • mariavictoria1 on 18 Oct 14
     
    Now this I have heard of. While I was working as a program coordinator for an after school program, this is something that was encouraged to be used. Mind you it was a few years back and we usually got all of our content shipped to us directly, but my students loved the videos and you can't go wrong with Discovery Education. I would have loved to have access to this website back then though.
  • Vianna Madrid on 20 Oct 14
     
    Thanks for sharing. I learned about Discovery Education several years ago as a librarian aide. I did my best to encourage teachers to use it but there wasn't very much interest in it. The lack of interest was mainly by the older teachers who weren't too tech savvy...five years ago, that was a lot of teachers. I have been teaching for three years now and completely forgot about this resource. Thank you for reintroducing it to me.
  • Pedro Rodriguez on 29 Nov 14
     
    I do have one complaint about the site. I do not like the design. It makes it feel like its from 5 years ago. I also do not like the fact that it is not mobile friendly. But I guess I am just being picky. Either way, its a great website. I guess its whats under the hood that counts.
robertogarcia24

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

www.brainshark.com/...pharma

Technology education classroom web2.0 teaching

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  • Accelerate Sales Training
  • Communicate Globally
  • Ensure Compliance
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    • robertogarcia24
      robertogarcia24 on 07 Dec 14
       
      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. 
  • robertogarcia24 on 07 Dec 14
     
    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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  • robertogarcia24 on 07 Dec 14
     
    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
  • robertogarcia24 on 07 Dec 14
     
    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
  • robertogarcia24 on 07 Dec 14
     
    Here is a video I created on how to create a Wordle using Brain Shark. http://my.brainshark.com/EDTC-6325-Video-2-868928955
  • robertogarcia24 on 07 Dec 14
     
    Here is a video I created on how to create a GlogsterEDU using Brain Shark. http://my.brainshark.com/EDTC-6325-Video-1-672999007
Maricela Gonzalez

The "All-Time" Best Web 2.0 Applications For Education - 3 views

larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/...2-0-applications-for-education

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  • Maricela Gonzalez on 12 Nov 14
     
    Here are some Web 2.0 Applications that are great for educational purposes. I know this link will be helpful to us as a reference guide. I am currently trying to learn many more Web 2.0 technologies since I teach in a 1:1 device school. Which Web 2.0 technologies are your favorite and why?
  • Pedro Rodriguez on 28 Nov 14
     
    @Maricela Gonzalez Thanks for the link. This is a great link so that I can see what tools have not been mentioned by my other classmates. Unfortunately I am not in a 1:1 school, but maybe one day I will. To answer your questions, I really like google products. there is one tool I have been wanting to use, but I need to have an EDU domain and the school where I am at does not use Google Apps. It is called Google Classrooms. https://classroom.google.com/ . The site mentions that "Classroom is a new tool in Google Apps for Education that helps teachers create and organize assignments quickly, provide feedback efficiently, and easily communicate with their classes". Reasons why I like using Google products is because they are always updated, with the exception of Google Sites. I wish Google Sites would get a makeover. Also Google products have many extensions and work well with other products. If I were to pick one product, It will be Google Drive. One can use the many features for personal and for instructional use.
Pedro Rodriguez

PBS LearningMedia - 2 views

www.pbslearningmedia.org

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    • Pedro Rodriguez
      Pedro Rodriguez on 10 Nov 14
       
      Standards include Common Core State and National standards. Why is it important to use follow such standards?
  • Browse by Grade & Subject
    • Pedro Rodriguez
      Pedro Rodriguez on 10 Nov 14
       
      Easy to use. Educators can easily browse by grade level and subject.
  • Register Today for Full Access To search, save, and share your favorite resources, remember to create a FREE account today!
    • Pedro Rodriguez
      Pedro Rodriguez on 10 Nov 14
       
      Free access to many resources. This is great to try out before a school or school districts buys it. Educators can still use PBS learning media as a source for digital resources.
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  • Featuring Trusted Educational Media Producers
    • Pedro Rodriguez
      Pedro Rodriguez on 10 Nov 14
       
      Media producers include some of the well known in the industry such as NOVA and Nature.
  • Pedro Rodriguez on 10 Nov 14
     
    PBS learning media is a little known resource that provides thousands of classroom-ready, curriculum-targeted digital resources.It includes lesson for k-13+ grades. PBS learning media is free of charge but for a small yearly free, educators get extra options such as common core state standards, analytics, and much more. Another great option is the ability to upload you own lesson for other educators can use. Schools districts can also create their own portal to house their digital resources. I used to be a representative for PBS learning media when it first launched and got to see it evolve over time. Unfortunately I no longer work at the PBS affiliates, but this is a great free resource for any educator.
  • robertogarcia24 on 07 Dec 14
     
    When presenting information like this to educators who are not technology friendly, all they need to hear is "Easy to use", just like you stated. It's music to their ears and they will be willing to give it a shot. Thank you so much for sharing! Great tool!
tvisco

Matthew Stoltzfus TED Talk - 6 views

www.youtube.com/watch

Technology education classroom web2.0 teaching Discussion pedagogy

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  • tvisco on 05 Feb 15
     
    How to bring the lecture hall into the 21st century by using technology wisely. If you're short on time, jump to 7:30 in the video just to see the graphs of student brainwaves flatlining during classroom lecture! He discusses how to use a tool called learning catalytics that helps students get talking and thinking about what they're doing.
  • kjsanders on 05 Feb 15
     
    Students' brainwaves are the same in class as when they're asleep.... No wonder students have difficulty retaining instruction, let alone transferring skills to performance contexts.
  • tvisco on 07 Feb 15
     
    Just letting everyone know I posted this because it was interesting. It's not part of our week 4 work but feel free to comment if you like!
mmcavazos

Understanding Discussion Forums - 4 views

First of all, I think it is great that we are all getting a better understanding of what discussion forums are so that we can use them correctly not only in this class but in all of our other class...

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mmcavazos

Integrating Tech: More Than Just Having Computers - 9 views

diigo.com/07bbg0

Technology education classroom web2.0 teaching computer Discussion share

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  • mmcavazos on 06 Feb 15
     
    This is an awesome article about just some different tips to integrate technology in the classroom slowly. What are your thoughts and how do you integrate technology into the classroom ?
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  • kjsanders on 07 Feb 15
     
    This is a great article. All the sites will help keep my eleven-year-old busy. Technology is an everyday part of my home schooler's life, but she get tired of the same old sites. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of options, but this list will save time finding some that are worth while.
  • tvisco on 07 Feb 15
     
    I love the ideas in this article. Thanks for sharing. I took a class a few years ago where each student was assigned a date to bring in a news article relevant to the class topic. Only one student brought in a newspaper clipping - the rest brought in videos from TedTalks and Youtube to share. These current events warmups and subsequent discussion were the best part of the class.
  • emrodriguez on 09 Feb 15
     
    I think this article provides good ways to get teachers used to incorporating technology into their classroom. If they are to technology themselves, the article offers tips and even websites that the teacher can use in class. I am not a teacher, but can appreciate the positive impact that technology can have on the classroom. I like the idea of a teacher visiting "Today in Science History" website and just providing his/her students information on what's going on in the world regarding science. This article would make a useful read for a teacher who wants to integrate technology into their instruction.
  • Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
     
    Thank you for sharing this article. What a wonderful resource! It's a great way to get teachers to warm up to technology. It's a nice, slow start. I am going to share the article with my colleagues and hope that they try at least 2 of the suggestions offered. Teachers need to realize that technology is a tool that not only helps and engages students, but it can help them with lesson planning, teaching and much more. It most definitely fosters learning in today's technologically savvy students.
mmcavazos

Education World: Integrating Tech: More Than Just Having Computers - 10 views

www.educationworld.com/...tech146.shtml

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    • mmcavazos
      mmcavazos on 06 Feb 15
       
      Yes we need technology in the classroom ! It is 2015. 
    • ferrari78
      ferrari78 on 09 Feb 15
       
      It's true, all classrooms need to start using technology in the classroom and teachers need to take the time to learn about emerging technologies to use to improve students academic success.
    • Rosalyn Martinez
      Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
       
      I completely agree with you! However, I do feel that the reason for our delay in integrating technology in classrooms is solely due to lack of proper training & experience. We must do all we can to properly educate our teachers and help build their confidence with tools that are foreign to them.
    • mmcavazos
      mmcavazos on 06 Feb 15
       
      Current events are a great way to get students into the subject and engaged. 
    • mmcavazos
      mmcavazos on 06 Feb 15
       
      When students are kept guessing they keep wanting to learn. I think that this fun element is super important. 
  • jnfreeman7 on 24 Feb 15
     
    I really like how this article gives teachers ideas about how to integrate the technology into their classrooms. I think all to often we focus on just learning all these new tools. I have many teachers in my district that know how to use the tools, but they don't know how to use them with their curriculum. I do however, notice that a lot of this article focuses on the secondary classrooms. Primary is often forgotten in many of these types of articles so it's important for us to make sure we are looking at the entire spam of grade school.
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  • emrodriguez on 28 Feb 15
     
    I agree with the article that technology should be incorporated into classrooms, but that it should be implemented in a way to extend learning and as a tool to support the traditional subjects. It shouldn't be used once in a while or as a project just like the article says because then it'll take away from learning the main curriculum. An educator must take the time to find technology, think of ways to implement it into their curriculum, and learn it well enough to properly integrate it. What's useful about the article is that it offers ideas to educators on how they can get started.
  • ruthreyes on 22 Mar 15
     
    I think that technology is very important in the classroom. There will be a time when technology will be fully integrated 100% in our classrooms. Some teachers do not use it because of lack of preparation and training. Students can find information on current events just by using the technology and there is so much that can be done and incorporate into our classroom curriculum!!!!
  • Norma Abundez on 23 Mar 15
     
    I love the ideas, I jotted some down for me to use as well. I think when teachers are mandated to use technology in the classrooms they can sometimes be fearful of what that entails. I know the teachers on my campus at times fear meeting with me to start planning because they assume its a huge ordeal and they will have to adapt their teaching around the technology, when it is in fact the opposite! The best way, in my opinion, to integrate technology is to make the technology work for you!
  • Gladys Suarez on 16 Jul 15
     
    Great and interesting article. I love the ideas that we have to incorporate technology into our daily lessons. The students from this century are already born with digital literacy in them. It is what motivates them, so why not allow them to use it for educational purposes. Teachers are not properly trained and they are instructed to keep teaching because the students will TEST.
tvisco

Understanding Discussion Forums Summary and Relevance to Education - 0 views

Discussion forums are online semi-public group discussions. They can be used to connect students to each other or to experts, learn something new, share information in a professional community, col...

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tvisco

How do you use technology to encourage student interaction? - 3 views

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  • Interaction Age
  • seen additionally as something with which
  • in which “information is
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  • and around which, people can interact.”
  • Many of the technologies instructors use to teach have strong presentational elements to them—from providing online readings via Oncourse to creating PowerPoint slides
  • How do we get students to interact with content? 
  • students often think of class content as some sort of inviolate Truth
  • create and edit Wikipedia articles
  • Joseph Pomerening had his Biology students use the touch-screen interface of these tablets to draw visual representations of their solutions to problems, which he could then project to the rest of the class to prompt a discussion of the concepts involved.
  •   Information was delivered via the technology, but the key learning occurred when the students interacted with it and around it during class.
  • promote interaction with content by embedding quiz questions during a presentation. 
  • Answer correctly and the presentation moves forward, but answer incorrectly and the presentation can loop or jump to a segment that clarifies the ideas further.
  • How do we get students to interact around content?
  • Student response systems (or “clickers”)
  • poll students for opinions on key issues.
  • students engage in peer instruction and interact around the content: After presenting a concept, ask a comprehension question that takes some higher-level understanding.  Have students submit an answer via their clickers, and then ask them to convince classmates near them of the correct response before re-submitting their answer. 
    • tvisco
      tvisco on 07 Feb 15
       
      Matthew Stoltzfus demonstrates this technique in his TEDTALK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v-p8a1dsv5IXo
    • tvisco
      tvisco on 07 Feb 15
       
      Some great ideas. I have a colleague who teaches 4 classes of the same course. She creates groups across her classes so students are motivated to use the online forum for discussion since the students don't see each other in class.
  • Students can use Twitter to create a “back channel” of comments and questions during a lecture, a potentially rich source of immediate feedback. Students can create their own videos on class content—not just as final projects, but as exploratory pieces—and provide feedback to one another using standard tools like YouTube. Students can create “mashups” that combine data from multiple sources to analyze and visualize disparate data.  The most common examples involve overlaying content onto maps—say, the locations of local social service agencies versus local bus routes clients may need to reach them. Students can use wikis to create their own collaborative notes and study guides, using group participation to correct and enhance the guide as it grows from the students themselves.   Similarly, you can “crowdsource” exams by asking students to generate potential questions, refining them through a tool like a wiki. 
    • tvisco
      tvisco on 07 Feb 15
       
      This instructor tried google docs to encourage interaction but decided good old face-to-face worked best: flip charts and postits on the wall of his room - whatever works right! www.edutopia.org/blog/old-tech-teach-thinking--skills-raleigh-werberger
  • tvisco on 07 Feb 15
     
    How can technology help students add depth to their interactions with content and in their interactions with each other? Several ideas are presented in this article with some notes and links that I've added. I'd love to hear your ideas or what you or your colleagues' experiences using technology to aid student interactions with content and with each other have been!
ferrari78

Study: Emerging Technology Has Positive Impact in Classroom - US News - 5 views

www.usnews.com/...s-positive-impact-in-classroom

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  • Login Welcome, {{name}} Logout Rankings & Advice Education Health Money Travel Cars Law Firms News U.S. News Home education Facebook Twitter Education Rankings & Advice Home Colleges Grad Schools High Schools National Rankings State Rankings High School Notes Blog (function ($) { "use strict"; $(function () { var $metaCurrentState = $('meta[name=current_state_abbreviation]'), $headerSearch = $('#headerSearch-highSchools'), $headerState = $('select[name=bhs-school-state]', $headerSearch), $headerStates = $('option', $headerStates), currentStateAbbreviation = ''; if ($metaCurrentState.length > 0) { currentStateAbbreviation = $metaCurrentState.attr('content'); $headerStates.each(function () { var $state = $(this), text = $state.text(), value = $state.val(); if (text === currentStateAbbreviation) { $headerState.val(value); } }); } }); }(jQuery)); in
  • To meet the needs of her students, Roshan made radical changes to her lesson plans. Using Camtasia Studio, a screen recording and video editing program, Roshan uploaded her lectures to iTunes and assigned them as homework. "We've kind of reversed the whole dynamic of the class," she says. "Instead of lecturing in class, I lecture to them when they're at home, and we work problems together [in the classroom]. I liken it to an English classroom where the kids go home and do the reading and then they come into class and have this lively, engaging discussion."
    • ferrari78
      ferrari78 on 08 Feb 15
       
      Using the Camstasia Studio program is a great and fun way for students to learn from lectures. Here is a link to where you can try it out for free. http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html
  • Taught with the video lectures, Roshan's students in the 2010-11 school year scored an average of 4.11 on the AP calculus test, compared to the 3.59 average among her students who took the test and were taught in the traditional classroom setting the year before. And a third of the class—a 10 percent increase from the previous year—scored a 5, the highest score a student can achieve on an AP test.
    • ferrari78
      ferrari78 on 08 Feb 15
       
      Teacher's change in the classroom had a significant positive impact on her student's AP test scores.
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  • The report, IT Opportunities in the Education Market, revealed that 78 percent of K-12 teachers and administrators believe technology has positively impacted the classroom and the productivity of students. Roughly 65 percent of educators surveyed also believe that students are more productive today than they were three years ago due to the increased reliance on technology in the classroom.
  • Login Welcome, {{name}} Logout Rankings & Advice Education Health Money Travel Cars Law Firms News U.S. News Home education Facebook Twitter Education Rankings & Advice Home Colleges Grad Schools High Schools National Rankings State Rankings High School Notes Blog (function ($) { "use strict"; $(function () { var $metaCurrentState = $('meta[name=current_state_abbreviation]'), $headerSearch = $('#headerSearch-highSchools'), $headerState = $('select[name=bhs-school-state]', $headerSearch), $headerStates = $('option', $headerStates), currentStateAbbreviation = ''; if ($metaCurrentState.length > 0) { currentStateAbbreviation = $metaCurrentState.attr('content'); $headerStates.each(function () { var $state = $(this), text = $state.text(), value = $state.val(); if (text === currentStateAbbreviation) { $headerState.val(value); } }); } }); }(jQuery)); in
  • Jim Tracy, headmaster at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Mass., sees the "process of technology coming into the classroom as inevitable."
    • ferrari78
      ferrari78 on 08 Feb 15
       
      Technology in the classroom is here to stay and students need to learn the necessary tools to not stay behind. Check this video out on how a teacher is using iPads in his math classroom. http://www.jamfsoftware.com/resources/hopkins-public-schools-advancing-technology-in-the-classroom/
  • ferrari78 on 08 Feb 15
     
    This is an article about how a calculus teacher used technology in the classroom to help her students AP calculus test scores increase. I currently teach 2nd grade and I use the digital lessons for math, science, and reading to make the lesson more fun and get more participation from students and it works great. My question to you is, how would you use technology to impact your students learning and productivity in the classroom in a positive way?
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  • ferrari78 on 08 Feb 15
     
    Everyone that wants to integrate technology in the classroom should watch this.
  • tvisco on 08 Feb 15
     
    Interesting examples. It's weird how if you record a video of yourself teaching, students pay attention but if you stand in front of the classroom, you're boring and invisible. But I accept it because I've watched myself do the exact same thing: a presenter shows a film of themselves and it's immediately engaging even though she's right there on stage in person! I've read some recent criticism of the Khan flipped learning video approach that says students are still learning passively, they're just doing it at home rather than at school. I disagree. As with the videos in our own class, I can watch them as many times as I need to understand what's going on. I like that. I don't think it's "passive" at all. The key seems to be having some work connected to it which is the piece I think some of these critics are missing. We're not watching a video for entertainment - there's always a task connected to it.
  • emrodriguez on 08 Feb 15
     
    I believe that the article you selected is very interesting. I like how the article describes one particular math teacher implementing technology to improve her students' scores. It also gave another side stating that some districts simply don't have the funds to buy technology or that the budget should not be used to throw gadgets to fix certain problems. That teachers in certain areas would be better off getting better training. As with everything else, there are two sides to everything, but I do believe that technology has an effective role in the classroom. When I was a teacher aide for a special education unit, the teacher had me set up a SmartBoard, which proved to be beneficial to the students. A huge task for myself and the teacher was to keep the students on task and not let their disabilities hinder teaching. So after I set up the SmartBoard, the teacher used it during the students' social skills time. During this period in the day, students would learn how to act appropriately with others and the good behavior that was expected of them. By playing educational games against each other, students learned about what the teacher was explaining through a game and how to act accordingly with their peers. It proved to be an effective technology.
  • ferrari78 on 09 Feb 15
     
    Tammy I completely agree with you how if we lecture to students, we're boring and invisible and their attention levels drop. I also remember when I was taking undergraduate courses, I had several instructors that were monotone and they made the class boring. Now, a few times I recorded the lectures and would later listen to them at home and I would get more from listening to the lecture at home than when I sat in class because I am not listening to it for entertainment, but rather to learn for my class. This class is a perfect example. I have to listen to the youtube tutorials on everything we've been learning over and over until I get it.
  • ferrari78 on 09 Feb 15
     
    You're so right, school districts shouldn't throw money to try to fix certain things, but rather use the funds to better train teachers to prepare them for the classroom. My article states that school districts budgets range from $5 million to over $100 million so some districts are able to throw money at new gadgets and technology more than others. Gadgets should be purchased, but only if they are going to be properly used in the classroom to improve student's academic success. As for Smartboard, I'm going to look it up and see if maybe I can use it in my classroom. Good post Emmanuel.
tvisco

Classroom Tech Trends To Watch - 10 views

www.education.com/...tech-trends-education

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    • tvisco
      tvisco on 08 Feb 15
       
      Has anyone tried this - using twitter or mass texting to remind students or work? Have you felt it was successful? What problems have you encountered? And... did it help students get their work done?
  • Mouse Mischief works in tandem with Microsoft PowerPoint, allowing teachers to include interactive elements like multiple choice questions in their presentations. Students, using wireless or wired USB mice, click their answers in real time. It’s an easy tool for student engagement, and Microsoft has made management simple for teachers by enabling single-click commands and teacher controls that disable mice and set timers,
    • tvisco
      tvisco on 08 Feb 15
       
      What has been your experience using polling technology in your classroom?
    • Rosalyn Martinez
      Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
       
      We don't use Twitter but students & parents are welcome to login to our teacher pages and view a copy of our assignment sheet for a particular week. We've been doing this for a year now & I like it. It works.
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      tvisco on 08 Feb 15
       
      Is anyone at a school using this system?
  • Cell phones can be used as cameras for media projects, portals for Internet access and graphing calculators, and their myriad uses evolve constantly with the integration of new technology.
  • Poll Everywhere tracks live audience polling via SMS text messages or the web.
  • the free version is popular for educators who use this slick app for quick quizzing or classroom surveys.
  • Some instructors use Twitter simply to send out class reminders to students—“vocab test on Wednesday!” a
  • tvisco on 08 Feb 15
     
    This is a second article I wanted to share with the group.
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  • emrodriguez on 08 Feb 15
     
    I am not a teacher, but I can see how using Twitter could be useful at reminding students about upcoming assignments, projects, or tests. The only thing I'd be concerned about is making sure students don't reply with inappropriate messages that all students could see. I don't have Twitter so I wouldn't know if there's a way that you can approve only certain messages or prevent any similar problems.
  • emrodriguez on 08 Feb 15
     
    I really like the technology known as Mouse Mischief. I had never heard of it. I like that it can be used with a PowerPoint presentation and the technology required isn't excessive or expensive at all. All students can follow along by answering questions throughout the instructor's lesson. The instructor would get feedback on how well the students are understanding the material after they have finished answering the questions. The only downside that I can see is that students may just mess around with the mouse throughout the lesson, but this can be addressed with classroom management. Great technology!
  • Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
     
    I enjoyed reading about Mouse Mischief. I am certainly suggesting this to my colleagues teaching 4-6th grade. I am a first grade teacher and use technology, however, I have not used Twitter and/or Mouse Mischief. I think both may be too advanced for my students but great ideas for upper grades. At our school, 4-6th grade teachers allow their students, on occasion, to use their cell phones and/or other devices to complete assignments. I think it's a great idea and keeps students engaged and learning in a manner in which they are very familiar with.
  • Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
     
    I'm not certain how my profile pic ended up on this article. I do apologize! I cannot take credit for this great article but do appreciate it being shared. If anyone can figure out how to delete my pic or give me instructions on how to delete it, I would greatly appreciate it. My apologies!!!
  • kjsanders on 09 Feb 15
     
    Hi Rosalyn! My comments are coming up under the wrong articles, too. This article that mentions Mouse Mischief is really helpful. I can tell this is going to be a great course.
  • tvisco on 17 Feb 15
     
    Yes. This is really strange that it's coming up as you being the owner - thanks for pointing it out Rosalyn. No idea how to change it back to me.
  • tvisco on 21 Feb 15
     
    Your kid spent half of math class with his cell phone out, tweeted his way through Spanish and came home only to spend an hour on a social networking site-and he swears it's homework. Delinquency run amok? Think again. Before you start revoking phone and computer privileges, read up on how classrooms are capitalizing on new media with their tech-savvy audiences.
Laura Esquivel

30 year history of the future - 1 views

I liked this video because of he broke it down.

started by Laura Esquivel on 18 Oct 14 1 follow-up, last by Laura Esquivel on 18 Oct 14
Maricela Gonzalez

Professional Learning Communities - 6 views

@ Jessica Garcia- Professional Learning Communities (PLC's) have become the norm at school districts around the country. The first time that I ever was a part of an actual required PLC was about t...

started by Jessica Garcia on 27 Sep 14 3 follow-ups, last by Maricela Gonzalez on 28 Sep 14
sharonmahabir

The Importance of Discussion Boards - 2 views

I feel that I have discovered a better understanding of the value of discussion boards from my experience in EdTech classes. The discussion boards in my classes are used efficiently to collaborate...

Technology Discussion share

started by sharonmahabir on 24 Sep 14 no follow-up yet
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,...

Discussion Boards

started by mariavictoria1 on 19 Sep 14 1 follow-up, last by Jessica Garcia on 23 Sep 14
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