Podcast Assignments

I found useful information in these podcast. In viewing these podcast, I was looking for new teaching techniques that I can implement in my classroom when I become a teacher. The math,math,math 58 lend me some ideas on how I can best utilize the smartboard. I realize that some student are visual learning's so the smartboard can capture their attention and help usher them into an area of comfort. The animation tool on the smartboard will allow me to create useful and fun loving material to reach very child.

I found the ConnectLearning podcast to be the one I would lease recommend. The sound was distorted, which made it hard to hear what was actually being said. I sure it was useful information but it was to much going on too get a clear understanding. I really enjoyed the EdTechtalk podcast. Although I didn't necessarily see anything that I would utilized in class but I did appreciate the professor's position on technology and it's place in education today.

Media Literacy

As I watched these video's, I was really taken by the children in Mrs. Cassidy's primary class. These students proved to not only know how to blog but they were also able to teach (show) other how to blog. It is evident that Mrs. Cassidy has utilized her class time wisely and captured her class attention using technology. I think technology will be a major component in reaching today's children and preparing them for an uncertain future.

Garys Social Media Count

Amazing, the data found in Gary's Social Media Count is truly amazing. As a teacher in a 21st century class it means prepare for constant change. A student can change in behavior in a second, an effective teacher must adjust and maintain classroom control. I plan to learn as much as I can about each student,parents, home environment, and siblings. This data will enable me to be creative in problem solving techniques.

Is It Okay to Be A Technologically Illiterate teacher?

As I read the post of Karl Fisch, I agree with the position he took after a frustrating day of work. I would be embarrass if I did make every effort to stay abreast with the changing teaching methods. Although Mr. Fisch had a change of mind, his depiction of a teacher technologically illiterate in the 21st century is unacceptable. For example, Mr. Fisch mention of a parent/teacher meeting where the parent indicate they were no good in a subject really set the tone for learning.

While it is not a good practice to record an option being frustrated, Fisch appeared to have committed time to research the data. As a teacher, it would be extremely important to me to create an environment conducive to learning. I support the teachers workshop's and mandatory training because this could be learning tool for the teachers. Thank you Mr. Fisch for creating this opportunity for Dr. Strange's EDM 310 class to comment on such a hot topic. Address a feedback to http://edm310.blogspot.com/.

"It's Not About the Technology" by Kelly Hines

I have read the post by Mrs. Hines as part of an assignment for Dr. Strange's EDM 310 class. I fully concur with Mrs. Hines theory that technology along is not the answer for education in the 21st century. Education in the classroom always begin with the teacher/instructor and their attitude towards teaching. I believe it is extremely important for teacher to recognize the constant changes in student and adjust their teaching method accordingly.

I believe in the technology of today; I agree that it is crucial for today's students to be well versed but without an innovative teacher these goals will not be realized. I think a motivated teacher will find ways to reach every student and would feel they weren't successful if every student didn't retain the information. Teaching should always be about the students, how they learn, and what they learn. Innovative teaching methods which create an environment of learning will usher the student mindset into a learning mode. I welcome all feedback and comments on this post to our class blog at http://edm310.blogspot.com/

A Vision of Students Today

As a student in Dr. Strange's EDM 310 class at the University of South Alabama, I found this video clip very informative. It depicts the learning environment of today's student to that of a 19th century student. To date I can say my college experience has been eventful, not the dreaded experience depict in this clip. For example, the instructor's have made a consorted effort to keep the classroom size at a maximum of less than 30 students.

I found several of the facts presented in this clip unacceptable for today's students. For example, a student read 8 books during the term opposed to over 1,200 emails. Another alarming thought is most graduates will probably have jobs that don't even exist now. Technology along can not save today's student but if utilize properly it will help advance the learning capabilities of today's students. I think this EDM 310 class is making a major step toward preparing today's student to be viable part of society. I would add the use of modern technology in a classroom setting, this captures my college experience.

Vicki Davis: Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts

I am a student at the University of South Alabama in Dr. Strange EDM310 class, this video was another good learning tool. Ms. Davis used a method of teaching that would capture the students attention, allowing them to experiment on classroom computers. Some students learn best during application opposed to lecture for several reasons. I was really taken by how Ms. Davis utilized her teaching tools too capture the minds of her class.

I commend Ms. Davis for her efforts, bringing digital technology to a rural town in Georgia. The students also seems eager to learn as they experimented with digital technology, allowing them to connect with students around the world. I think the sign of a great instructor/teacher is one that suggest I don't know everything about this topic but we will discover the unknown together. Hey, that sounds like Dr. Strange.

Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity

I am a student at the University South Alabama in Dr. Strange EDM310 class and the video lecture was great. I agree with Sir Robinson's concept of educating our children utilizing their creative skill. I am going to save this video clip to refer to as I teach my classes. The idea of educating our children by tapping into their creative skills oppose to recommending medication.

Sir Robinson stated "he believe we educate our children out of creativity instead of being educated by using creativity". This video also force me to think about the number of students that have slip through the crack and their real talent hasn't been realized. I think as we adjust to the changing society the teaching techniques should also to reach the children that display other talents.

Mr. Winkle Wakes

As a student at the University of South Alabama in Dr. Strange EDM310 class this video clip was very informative. After 100 years of sleep it appears that Mr. Winkle had trouble adjusting to the changes he found upon awaking. These changes cause Mr. Winkle to feel sick, which is common if a person find it hard to adjust to changes.

I really enjoyed this clip because it seems to imply that some students will be left behind because they can't find their comfort zone. For example, Mr. Winkle notice the changes while in the hospital as they use a breathing machine to help patients breath. Mr. Winkle finally found comfort in the classroom as it was what he remember before his sleep but changes were on the horizon.

Did you Know

I am joining the list of Dr. Strange EDM310 students watching the "Did you know" clip. Very informative, to become a paperless society we have to rely on advanced technology but I was unaware of some of the percentage presented in the clip. It really make one think of how depend we are as a nation on technology and how the use of technological tools have invaded our everyday lives. For example, the use of cell phone and the growing use of ipods.

This clip I think just touch the surface of where technology is going. The fact that information is being made available instantly through the use of technological instrument. I didn't know the extent to which technology has grown but it is a real eye-opener.