I did it. I completed the 23 things. I never thought I would have been this successful with technology. I learned more about the internet than I have ever known. Everything I have learn will assist me in my masters and my teaching career. For starters I have a blog. I sent a link of my blog to my sister, and she wants to start one as well. I gave her a push. Just as the class gave me.
I also want to start another blog when I become a teacher. I want the blog to connect parents with what their children are doing. It could be titled "what we did in class" or the standard we worked on today...... As a future history teacher I want to do all I can to enhance learning and motivate students to participate. I also want to incorporate web 2.0 for the students and create an environment where technology is welcomed, and can assist my own lesson plans.
My favorite site has been google. Before I thought google was just a search engine. Now I have an igoogle, google reader, and google docs. With igoogle I have everything I want in one page. My calendar, news, you tube, and even horoscopes. I also subscribe to blogs with my reader. Recently I subscribed to a podcast. With google reader I can type and save my writing on line. I utilize the many tools that I have learned because I am more organized, more technologically savvy and it eases my work load.
Overall, I think this program does not need to be improved. It took me out of my comfort zone and usually that is the only method I learn. I could not control how sites were going to react, and what I would find, but I did complete every "thing". In the end this has improved the way I view technology and how I will incorporate it in the future.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thing 23
Today I learned about creative commons. This site allows users to share their work with others. No need to fear copyright laws, because collaboration is the main principle in creative commons. My 23 things is based on the Stephen Abram article titled 43 Things I (or You) might want to do this year (Information Outlook - Feb 2006). It was modified, for APSU students but the credit was given to the person who created it first.
After learning about creative commons I can teach my students about copyright laws and how it can negatively affect them. The internet should be utilized not plagiarized. Students should not copy and paste articles and submit it as his or her own. Also as a future teacher I can utilize internet resources for my classroom and give credit to those who created it first. I understand that because of the limited resources educators sometimes may use "fair use" but ultimately educators should set the example and do what is correct.
After learning about creative commons I can teach my students about copyright laws and how it can negatively affect them. The internet should be utilized not plagiarized. Students should not copy and paste articles and submit it as his or her own. Also as a future teacher I can utilize internet resources for my classroom and give credit to those who created it first. I understand that because of the limited resources educators sometimes may use "fair use" but ultimately educators should set the example and do what is correct.
Thing 22
Today I discovered the podcast world. I had heard about podcast before, but I never had used them. I never understood how podcast worked. All users need is the internet and a computer. The audio or video is delivered through the internet. Users could listen to them whenever they wanted to.
In my case its in my google reader. You do not need to only use itunes. There are different directories that can be used. I searched through education directory, and learn out loud. Both are easy to utilize, and I recommend both. I found history podcast. This podcast is devoted to history everything and anything. The segments range from Henry VIII to Pocahontas. I already began to listen to the segment about Pocahontas. I made my husband listen to it. He does not believe me that the Disney portrayal of Pocahontas is totally wrong. After he heard it, he was still in denial.
My husband encouraged me to begin a podcast, but i think I would rather create podcast only for my future class. I think I could incorporate it to my lesson and utilize it for those students that are absent.
In my case its in my google reader. You do not need to only use itunes. There are different directories that can be used. I searched through education directory, and learn out loud. Both are easy to utilize, and I recommend both. I found history podcast. This podcast is devoted to history everything and anything. The segments range from Henry VIII to Pocahontas. I already began to listen to the segment about Pocahontas. I made my husband listen to it. He does not believe me that the Disney portrayal of Pocahontas is totally wrong. After he heard it, he was still in denial.
My husband encouraged me to begin a podcast, but i think I would rather create podcast only for my future class. I think I could incorporate it to my lesson and utilize it for those students that are absent.
Thing 21
Today I explored animoto. Animoto is this cool site that lets you create professional videos. Who knew. I sure did not. I have a lot of pics that I would like to make videos of, and now I can. This site is easy to use, and your video is completed in minutes. Users have the option of uploading their own pictures or pics from the website. It also let you add sound. When it is completed you have the option of remixing it which creates something different.
I created a 30 second video. I used pictures of my wedding day. I loved the final outcome of the video. It is not long, but the pictures are memorable. It reminded me of that day. Where all my family was together. I uploaded my images and it was done in minutes. The 30 second video is free, and lets you upload 12 pictures. If a user wants a longer video it can also be created, but it will have a charge.
I created a 30 second video. I used pictures of my wedding day. I loved the final outcome of the video. It is not long, but the pictures are memorable. It reminded me of that day. Where all my family was together. I uploaded my images and it was done in minutes. The 30 second video is free, and lets you upload 12 pictures. If a user wants a longer video it can also be created, but it will have a charge.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Thing 19
Today I explored other social networks. I did not realize that there so many. There are social networks that fit everyone's interest. From books, films, songs, the list can go on and on. The latest crave is facebook, myspace, and twitter. I have a facebook but I wanted something with a specific interest. I just joined teacherpop. I am waiting to be accepted so I could read comments and chat with teachers and aspiring teachers. Many of my classmates have joined and I think this would be great social network to be apart of. This can helpful for my future classes in the teacher program and when I become a teacher.
Another social network that I just became apart of is filmcrave. After reading Kim's blog I knew I also wanted to join. I love watching movies. My favorites are comedies. With filmcrave you can watch movie trailers, write movie reviews, and create your own movie list. Also other movie lovers can chat and discuss their favorite movies. Its a social network where movie lovers can share their opinions. I will probably have my husband join in since he shares the same interest in movies.
Another social network that caught my interest is goodreads. I can finally share my interest of reading with others. Also I can get great advice on the books I should read. Sometimes when I go to borders, I do not know what to buy. There are sooo many books and no one one to really give you advice on what to get. Being a member of goodreads should change that. I always wanted to be apart of a book club now here is my chance.
Another social network that I just became apart of is filmcrave. After reading Kim's blog I knew I also wanted to join. I love watching movies. My favorites are comedies. With filmcrave you can watch movie trailers, write movie reviews, and create your own movie list. Also other movie lovers can chat and discuss their favorite movies. Its a social network where movie lovers can share their opinions. I will probably have my husband join in since he shares the same interest in movies.
Another social network that caught my interest is goodreads. I can finally share my interest of reading with others. Also I can get great advice on the books I should read. Sometimes when I go to borders, I do not know what to buy. There are sooo many books and no one one to really give you advice on what to get. Being a member of goodreads should change that. I always wanted to be apart of a book club now here is my chance.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Thing 18
Social networking has become a global phenomenon. Everyone including me at least has a myspace, facebook, and or twitter. Sometimes people have all three. I use to have a myspace page but I recently deleted it. In the beginning it seemed like a good idea. I began having new friends and keeping contact with old friends. It became a better method than email or instant message. I shared pictures, thoughts, and designed my page. My husband was in Iraq and it was the fastest method in order for me to know he was online.
Once he came back my page kept on getting hacked and I began receiving weird messages from people I did not know or want as my friend. As myspace became more popular users were not protected as they should be. My page was set on private but it still did not help. I figured there was something better. My sister introduced me to facebook. I like it better than myspace. I also share pictures, messages, and I have my own wall. Which makes it a lot easier than everyone designing their own page. My friends can write on my wall, leave messages, or comment on what is on my mind.
Teachers an educators can use social networks to keep in touch with parents or their students. Students can have a facebook page and share information with the class. They would be writing and reading in a creative format. It just depends on the parents. There needs to me more emphasis on user protection. Students should be able to utilize the internet without having parents fearing the worst. Ultimately, students safety may be the number one reason why educators would not use social networking.
Once he came back my page kept on getting hacked and I began receiving weird messages from people I did not know or want as my friend. As myspace became more popular users were not protected as they should be. My page was set on private but it still did not help. I figured there was something better. My sister introduced me to facebook. I like it better than myspace. I also share pictures, messages, and I have my own wall. Which makes it a lot easier than everyone designing their own page. My friends can write on my wall, leave messages, or comment on what is on my mind.
Teachers an educators can use social networks to keep in touch with parents or their students. Students can have a facebook page and share information with the class. They would be writing and reading in a creative format. It just depends on the parents. There needs to me more emphasis on user protection. Students should be able to utilize the internet without having parents fearing the worst. Ultimately, students safety may be the number one reason why educators would not use social networking.
Thing 17
Today I learned about social bookmarking. Everyone has bookmarks, but the process needed an upgrade. It could not have come at a better moment. As a college student I have too many favorite websites and bookmarks that have taken over my computer. Using the older method of bookmarking was becoming tedious. I had too many sites and nothing was organized. I explored delicious, furl, and magnolia. In my opinion the best one is delicious.
After exploring delicious and viewing the tutorial I could not wait to become a member. What delicious does is lets you bookmark but also tag and add your own description. Everything becomes a given list based on your tag. The best part is that you can share and view others tag. Sharing bookmarks can be helpful especially for researching, lesson plans, and or finding new information.
I would want to teach my future students this new method of bookmarking, because it would be beneficial for their educational careers. For instance, maybe they all have a report based on the 13 colonies and they have begun creating their bookmarks. If they would want to find more tags or popular tags based on 13 colonies they could easily find other tags on delicious. It is an easier method to find information and the possibilities are endless.
As a future history teacher I can bookmark websites that will enhance my lesson plans and tag them. Once I become a teacher all have the information and other peoples' "popular tags" as well. The information will assist my lesson plan and will benefit my students. Its a win win situation.
After exploring delicious and viewing the tutorial I could not wait to become a member. What delicious does is lets you bookmark but also tag and add your own description. Everything becomes a given list based on your tag. The best part is that you can share and view others tag. Sharing bookmarks can be helpful especially for researching, lesson plans, and or finding new information.
I would want to teach my future students this new method of bookmarking, because it would be beneficial for their educational careers. For instance, maybe they all have a report based on the 13 colonies and they have begun creating their bookmarks. If they would want to find more tags or popular tags based on 13 colonies they could easily find other tags on delicious. It is an easier method to find information and the possibilities are endless.
As a future history teacher I can bookmark websites that will enhance my lesson plans and tag them. Once I become a teacher all have the information and other peoples' "popular tags" as well. The information will assist my lesson plan and will benefit my students. Its a win win situation.
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