C4T 5 & 6 Summary

My teacher wrote a blog on how advancing technology doesn't advance students. I replied, I agree with her statement. If the content or the message is not clear, no matter how much you advance the technology, it will still be ineffective.
My teacher wrote a blog on how she used Skype to stay in touch with student and teachers. I comment on her blog how I used Skype. I did a basketball  camp, and my special guest could not make it to the camp, so we used Skype to still have his presence at the camp.

BLOG POST #8

Dr.Richard E. Miller- Dr. Miller presentation was amazing. Technology is taking the ability to learn to another level.Learning should no longer be boring. there are many ways as a teacher for us to make learning exciting. Learning to communicate through multimedia is the way for the future. What use to take hours can happen in a matter of seconds now. Carly Pugh- Carly's post was beyond what I expected, It was very inspiring and also an eye opener. Most of the videos we watch were by professors,but this one was by a student and it reaches the ranks. Carly has really set the bar, and we should all take her advice, and think differently.If I were to create a video it would be on mental health. I think people need to stop worrying about things that do not matter. Stress is the cause for most diseases today. I my self have had issues with worrying about things I can not change. I would like to do a video or presentation about enjoying life, and that starts with enjoying yourself. Learning to change is not optional but it is now demanding. With this fast paste changing environment change must occur, in order to be effective. Change is difficult to some especially someone who has been doing it a certain way. Usually we change we something is no longer working, now we change to stay relevant .


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PROJECT #12

PROJECT #11

PLN Project #10

BLOG ASSIGNMENT # 7

The network student- the video displays a class similar to edm310. The video demonstrates how students no longer have to be handed the information, because there is so much information online now. Teachers now have found ways to make learning effective,by demanding students to take the knowledge provided and apply it to projects.This new style of instructing  is challenging the next generation.The question, is a teacher still needed? Yes, the teacher hands the students the blue print and assists the student as he or she builds. It is our job as teachers to challenge our students in a world where all the information is very easy to find. We must explain to them what information is most needed, and what information is not.We also must provide knowledge that almost can't be learned by just reading, and that is good character traits.What good is knowledge or a powerful message, or great skills if you can not convey it or use it effectively for your audience? So teachers are very well needed, because they have been through the process and can leave behind what it takes to make it through the process.
The 7th grader did a great job on her PLN

Project# 9b

C4T #3 & #4 Summary

#3 My teacher was Mrs. Deyamport, and she attended a conference in Mississippi, that deal with ways to apply Skype in the classroom setting. I ask her did they discuss ways I could apply technology in a class room setting.
#4 My assign teacher has a post about Edmodo, and I ask how do you get kids to try different online networks when they are stuck on facebook, twitter and youtube.Do we try to reach kids through those online networks or do we introduce them with the new ones?

BLOG ASSIGNMENT #6

Randy Pausch- First, let me say, that video was very inspiring. It has been said, everyone likes a bad guy. Really, I believe people are attracted to courage.The way he look death straight in the face and carried on, as if it was nothing, was very inspiring. That alone was enough anyone needed to see, to get pumped up about going after their dreams. Randy Pausch, left a lot of valuable tips for learning as well as teaching. The first, was one I learned playing sports, that was if you are screwing up, and no one is saying anything, that is when you need to start worrying. Learning how to deal with constructive criticism is the beginning of the mental toughness process.When teaching this process, you have to be aware as a teacher, on how much each student can handle. Some kids perform better with constructive criticism, and some kids quit because of it.
Another topic he touched on, was the brick wall effect," Brick walls are there to stop the people who don't want things bad enough". School is very difficult for me, only because I have to work full time, because of my responsibilities, and sometimes I think about quitting. However, I know it's hard for a reason. Somewhere, we have been mistaking, that success comes without struggle. Every time something gets hard, the first thought, is something must be wrong. I've come to realize, that struggles are part of the process. I have children, so the brick wall analogy will be something I will apply to them and my students.
Learning hands on is very effective, and most people can apply what they have learned through tactic learning. Doing away with books shouldn't be highly recommended, just less emphasized.There is a lot of information in books,and book learning and hands on knowledge should be inclusive.
Having fun, I think, might be the best learning strategies there is, besides the thirst and hunger for it. A class someone loves to attend, is the one he or she may get the most out of. Life is hard, and sometimes very difficult to cope with, and for most kids school is their escape.This is a strategy, that I highly recommend and will enforce in my class room setting.
There are so many things I can say about this video, but I am going to end on the topic of helping others. Life is about giving and making others dreams come true.When I die, I want to leave behind a legacy, like Randy Pausch!

C4K Summary

C4K#1
The student I was assign to was Alisha and she talk about taking a trip to china to see them dance in a dragon suite. I stated that I would like to visit an island and enjoy the food and scenery.

C4K#2
The second student I was assign to was Bailey,but there was no student by the name of Bailey on the site I was provided.Therefore, I commented on a student name George,and he wrote a blog "School is Hopeless". In the blog he talk about the routine of school is boring, but thanks to technology, school is more interesting.His blog was interesting and well written, and suggested he should write a book on that topic.
C4K#3
I commented on a student name Emma, because the one I was assigned to didn't have a blog. Emma talk about her trip to Florida, and also did a video of the trip. I added that I've also visited Florida and had a good time when I visited,and looking forward to visiting again.
C4K#4
I commented on the blog "should the BILL OF RIGHTS be updated". The writer stated,the bill of rights are out of date and they should be updated.The writer thinks the laws that were established are no longer needed, because situations have changed.The writer made some interesting points, however, those laws and amendments were built upon opposition,people fought for the rights that we now have, some died.I did not oppose the writer ideas, I just commented from a different point of view. That since the laws were established through opposition, that should be changed upon opposition.

Podcast Project # 8