Large corporations look toward the educational community to populate their companies with qualified employees. It is well worth the investment of corporate dollars to help teachers keep abreast of technology to better educate their potential employees.
Corporation often award grants to teachers who can show a project has merit and needs funding. Also a corporation’s help to a community it services shows itself to be neighborhood friendly. Corporation often sends funds to their alma maters. If a person has received an education that has help to make that person successful, they often send monies to that institution. Research is another way that corporations help educators. Often time’s college professors perform research in specific areas that require monies that a university cannot afford to keep funding. For example, research in turning corn into fuel. Many companies may look forward to funding any research in an attempt to be on the breaking edge of new technology. Although companies have research specialist, a new mind can always fresh idea to the table, that researchers may not have thought of.
Corporations have the resources and funding to invest in new technology that school districts and universities can not. Therefore, it is well worth their time and money to fund training for teachers/instructors and professors to learn what is new. This information can then be taught to upcoming employees and saves corporations from having to employee teachers on their payrolls. It is cheaper to fund a research project or educate a teacher to train students than to employ a group of teachers, and pay medical benefits, salaries and retirement benefits.
Not only does large corporation give to educational endeavors, some small companies do also. Often companies are looking for people to try out new products. What better way then to contribute to a local school. Students get the chance to use new products and companies get feedback that will make their product better. If a student starts out using a certain product research has proven they will stay with that product. There are many word processing products on the market; however, more popular by far is Microsoft WORD. Microsoft just about gives it software to educational institutions. This will prove profitable when students buy software for their own private use at home. Microsoft is not the only company practicing this kind of sales for the future. GPS monitoring systems does the same, and school calculators companies like “Texas Instruments” also have educator grants.
If a teacher can find the time to do research and write letters and grant applications, he/she can find monies to help their school district keep up with emerging technology.
Monday, November 19, 2007
IT645 Chapter 11 Q1 What are the legal, social, and ethical issues arising in the Digital Age? Summarize each.
Technology from an educational perspective carries with it both good applications and also areas of concern that could cause problems. The major areas of concern when implementing technology are legal issues, social issues, and ethical issues.
Legal issues covers the areas of copyright, privacy, acceptable use and piracy. In education there has always been an acceptable use policy for students and teachers (Fair Use doctrine). That use is an acceptable but limited number of pages of a document or second/minutes of sound or video. These policies are place so as not to cheat the owner of revenue generated from the product. Today’s technology allows for this information to be obtain easier than every before. As a professional, teachers are responsible for being gate keepers for checking whether a student document his/her work properly. This concern brought about the development of software packages like Turnitin, Plagiazed, and Copycatch that scan papers for illegal and improper use of student papers.
Privacy is another legal issue that has emerged o the technology scene. Every citizen (man, woman, or child) has privacy rights. As an educator, you must get permission to share information about information that you have gotten from a student which could be construed as private whether inadvertent or intentional that results in abuse. Also, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) passed in 1998 protects the information gathered by minors on the internet from misuse.
A few tips for teachers are: (1) keeping confidential information in a confidential and secured area as it refers to electronic equipment, (2) guard you login names and passwords, (3) secure storage devices (floppies, cd-rw, and USB devices), (4) also guard students photographs as well.
If a teacher’s his/herself abides by the Fair Use Doctrine, a Code of Professional Ethics and school guide lines then students should be fine. Most school districts also have purchased filtering software to keep students safe from questionable materials. This software keeps students away from sited by trying to access improper sites and also by using Keyword that would access questionable sites. Sometimes this poses a problem for students doing research. For instant “breast cancer”, however there are still libraries to access information. More than likely this would be a problem for high school students.
Software Piracy is another legal concern. Software piracy is the illegal use of software like making copies of music CDs or movies on video tapes or CD. A teacher should not engage in this practice nor allow students to use such stolen information. Any software that a teacher uses should be controlled by a network administrator.
Social issues in the digital age cover a number of issues such as equity and accessibility of software. Equity concerns the have’s and have not’s. The benefits of technology are often expenses. Every student does not have a computer at home, the internet, or the most advanced digital equipment that could help to keep the students abreast of what is going on in the world. A teacher has to be careful to assign projects within the limits of the class as a whole. The best scenario is to make sure that the class has an opportunity to go to the computer lab as a class to gain necessary information. We refer to this as the digital divide. The digital divide transcends not only socio-economic concerns but also gender differences, educational lines and even persons with disabilities often cannot get access to the latest or greatest technology. Sometimes students have computers but can not afford the monthly internet cost. Although we have come along way, teachers still have to keep in mind that everyone does not have the technology tools and access to complete assignments.
Although our country was built on the principle of “freedom of Speech”, there are still concerns that involve the internet that calls for searching for a definition that will include the new technologies. We have touched upon these issues earlier with inappropriate sites for children, academic honesty, and the right to have a view point does not necessarily give an internet site academic credibility. Although technology changes daily and we try to keep abreast of the information and tools such as wireless networking, WiFi technology and visual reality games, it is still important for an education to keep abreast of all this new information and make sure that “all” students have access to your knowledge. This often requires school districts to investigate the technology before investing in it.
Good Luck.
Legal issues covers the areas of copyright, privacy, acceptable use and piracy. In education there has always been an acceptable use policy for students and teachers (Fair Use doctrine). That use is an acceptable but limited number of pages of a document or second/minutes of sound or video. These policies are place so as not to cheat the owner of revenue generated from the product. Today’s technology allows for this information to be obtain easier than every before. As a professional, teachers are responsible for being gate keepers for checking whether a student document his/her work properly. This concern brought about the development of software packages like Turnitin, Plagiazed, and Copycatch that scan papers for illegal and improper use of student papers.
Privacy is another legal issue that has emerged o the technology scene. Every citizen (man, woman, or child) has privacy rights. As an educator, you must get permission to share information about information that you have gotten from a student which could be construed as private whether inadvertent or intentional that results in abuse. Also, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) passed in 1998 protects the information gathered by minors on the internet from misuse.
A few tips for teachers are: (1) keeping confidential information in a confidential and secured area as it refers to electronic equipment, (2) guard you login names and passwords, (3) secure storage devices (floppies, cd-rw, and USB devices), (4) also guard students photographs as well.
If a teacher’s his/herself abides by the Fair Use Doctrine, a Code of Professional Ethics and school guide lines then students should be fine. Most school districts also have purchased filtering software to keep students safe from questionable materials. This software keeps students away from sited by trying to access improper sites and also by using Keyword that would access questionable sites. Sometimes this poses a problem for students doing research. For instant “breast cancer”, however there are still libraries to access information. More than likely this would be a problem for high school students.
Software Piracy is another legal concern. Software piracy is the illegal use of software like making copies of music CDs or movies on video tapes or CD. A teacher should not engage in this practice nor allow students to use such stolen information. Any software that a teacher uses should be controlled by a network administrator.
Social issues in the digital age cover a number of issues such as equity and accessibility of software. Equity concerns the have’s and have not’s. The benefits of technology are often expenses. Every student does not have a computer at home, the internet, or the most advanced digital equipment that could help to keep the students abreast of what is going on in the world. A teacher has to be careful to assign projects within the limits of the class as a whole. The best scenario is to make sure that the class has an opportunity to go to the computer lab as a class to gain necessary information. We refer to this as the digital divide. The digital divide transcends not only socio-economic concerns but also gender differences, educational lines and even persons with disabilities often cannot get access to the latest or greatest technology. Sometimes students have computers but can not afford the monthly internet cost. Although we have come along way, teachers still have to keep in mind that everyone does not have the technology tools and access to complete assignments.
Although our country was built on the principle of “freedom of Speech”, there are still concerns that involve the internet that calls for searching for a definition that will include the new technologies. We have touched upon these issues earlier with inappropriate sites for children, academic honesty, and the right to have a view point does not necessarily give an internet site academic credibility. Although technology changes daily and we try to keep abreast of the information and tools such as wireless networking, WiFi technology and visual reality games, it is still important for an education to keep abreast of all this new information and make sure that “all” students have access to your knowledge. This often requires school districts to investigate the technology before investing in it.
Good Luck.
Monday, November 12, 2007
IT645 Chptr 10 Q2 What is Distance Leaning? What types of support are critical to the success of distance education? Why?
In the beginning Distance Learning was a term that was associated with affording students from rural community the same opportunity as large urban or suburban communities as it relates to receiving instruction for subjects that would otherwise not be available to students. A student wishing to take calculus or Latin could sign up for the class and receive the information via the mail, much like an independent study course. At first, “nontraditional instruction” was receiving subjects via mail. Students would do assignments and return the packages to a teacher to be graded. The postal system is slow at best and does not allow for communication between student and teachers. Individual instruction was lost without the exchanged between teacher and student.
The idea of Distance Learning would evolve to include more and better technology that helped to develop the ideas about learning in a more non-traditional way. New technology in the telephone arena has developed teleconferencing. Satellite technology has enabled video conferencing. Computers have added the ability to have chat rooms and email. The internet can have complete syllabus available to everyone without waiting days for the postal services to get a package from point A to point B.
The most importance component for success in this scenario of learning is timely and accurate exchange of communications between teacher and student. More and more school districts are allowing this way to teaching to become available to students. Students may be home bound due to illness, or like many child-stars not available during traditional hours as students without a work obligation. Student athletics who have rigorous practice schedules can now take an Distance Learning class and not loose any credits toward graduation.
Timely communication between student and teacher is critical. If a teacher can respond to a student via email, or chat room then learning is not put on the side while awaiting a response through the postal system. Satellite vide conferencing allows student to see a teacher interacting in present time with students. A student can see a teacher lecturing and posing scenarios on a white-board. Even the use of the telephone to call parents on the phone to discuss a student’s progress is a plus in communication.
These forms of feedback are crucial to a student understanding the subject information and also having an instructor to learn how to alter instruction for each individual student. The key to this success is built around planning and a great deal of problem solving before the situation occurs. A master flow chart need to be designed that has a solution for every possible problem that a student and/or teacher could experience. Therefore, Distance Learning is still a work in progress.
The idea of Distance Learning would evolve to include more and better technology that helped to develop the ideas about learning in a more non-traditional way. New technology in the telephone arena has developed teleconferencing. Satellite technology has enabled video conferencing. Computers have added the ability to have chat rooms and email. The internet can have complete syllabus available to everyone without waiting days for the postal services to get a package from point A to point B.
The most importance component for success in this scenario of learning is timely and accurate exchange of communications between teacher and student. More and more school districts are allowing this way to teaching to become available to students. Students may be home bound due to illness, or like many child-stars not available during traditional hours as students without a work obligation. Student athletics who have rigorous practice schedules can now take an Distance Learning class and not loose any credits toward graduation.
Timely communication between student and teacher is critical. If a teacher can respond to a student via email, or chat room then learning is not put on the side while awaiting a response through the postal system. Satellite vide conferencing allows student to see a teacher interacting in present time with students. A student can see a teacher lecturing and posing scenarios on a white-board. Even the use of the telephone to call parents on the phone to discuss a student’s progress is a plus in communication.
These forms of feedback are crucial to a student understanding the subject information and also having an instructor to learn how to alter instruction for each individual student. The key to this success is built around planning and a great deal of problem solving before the situation occurs. A master flow chart need to be designed that has a solution for every possible problem that a student and/or teacher could experience. Therefore, Distance Learning is still a work in progress.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
IT-645 Chptr 9 Q3 Why is it important to preview and evaluate videos? What tools should you use to be sure a video is communicating the intended mes
It is important to preview and evaluate videos for relevance to the subject being taught, to make sure the information is current and engaging, to make sure that the technical quality of the video is good quality and to be able to have time to create supportive materials for the students. This is seems like a long list of criteria needed to select a video for an educational goal, however it will save you in the long run. Videos that are to broad in scope will loose the viewer. It is important to show only information that is key to the lesson since in most classes time is of the essence. First, even before showing a video, parents should have signed any parental form necessary. In many school districts, the principal also has to give permission. This is a safety for the teacher, the school and the school district.
Before permission slips are sent out, it is understood that the following tasks have been performed. The instructor has viewed the video for elements that add clarity to the curriculum concepts for the lesson being taught. Often times a whole video is not required, you may only need to show a few minutes instead of a whole hour video. Previewing a video allows a teacher to select what is important and identify where it on the media, so it will start up instantly.
After identifying and deciding what you will show to your students, it is then important to create a worksheet or study guide that keeps the students engaged. This information can be written while watching the video or after it is complete. It helps students to stay focused on what is important.
Video technology allows to teachers to bring current information in the classroom. This is often more up-to-date than waiting on a book to be published. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the information is accurate and current. Student will rely on the information that you give them as fact.
Lastly, there is nothing that will loose the attention of students more quickly than a technically, poorly produced video. The information should have clear, crisp graphics and the sound should be clear. Students are more likely to remember information that plays smoothly and to be less disruptive if they are kept busy.
Creating a Video Evaluation Sheet that cover the eras of concern as discussed earlier, will save you time and assure you of a smooth visual experience. You are assuring yourself, parents, and students of a great learning experience that will stay with students for a long time.
Before permission slips are sent out, it is understood that the following tasks have been performed. The instructor has viewed the video for elements that add clarity to the curriculum concepts for the lesson being taught. Often times a whole video is not required, you may only need to show a few minutes instead of a whole hour video. Previewing a video allows a teacher to select what is important and identify where it on the media, so it will start up instantly.
After identifying and deciding what you will show to your students, it is then important to create a worksheet or study guide that keeps the students engaged. This information can be written while watching the video or after it is complete. It helps students to stay focused on what is important.
Video technology allows to teachers to bring current information in the classroom. This is often more up-to-date than waiting on a book to be published. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the information is accurate and current. Student will rely on the information that you give them as fact.
Lastly, there is nothing that will loose the attention of students more quickly than a technically, poorly produced video. The information should have clear, crisp graphics and the sound should be clear. Students are more likely to remember information that plays smoothly and to be less disruptive if they are kept busy.
Creating a Video Evaluation Sheet that cover the eras of concern as discussed earlier, will save you time and assure you of a smooth visual experience. You are assuring yourself, parents, and students of a great learning experience that will stay with students for a long time.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
IT645 Chptr 8 Q1 How can a classroom web site improve communications with students, parents, and community?
A classroom web site improves communications with students, parents, and community by developing making the academic setting a focal point of activity for each group mentioned above.
For students who may suffer from an illness or tragic situation that keeps that student from the classroom a web site can present an opportunity for the student to keep abreast of the class homework. Also, lost handouts can easily be reproduced by simply printing then again. No more, dog at my homework stories. Students can also interact with a teacher by using the email address associated with the web page. This is another way to help the visual learner. Many teachers teach web page design and allow students to update the web page with pictures and create discussion blogs with students from around the world. A list of references links to other good sites can help give students ideas on how to better complete outside work assigned to them
For parents a web site improves communication because the parent can be in constant connection with what a teacher is doing in the classroom. Parents can see the class syllabus, email a teacher, and check on their child progress, without scheduling time away from their job. A simple email is a great way to make contact with a teacher instead of trying to meet on that person’s planning period.
For community a web page engages the community with the teacher and his/her students. Community members can interacts with teacher and students on projects that can help the local community. For instance, a green campaign on recycling could serve as an update for local community leaders about a classroom project to help clean up a local park. Tax dollars keep our school operating, however very few opportunities present themselves for the community to see teachers in a classroom. A web page creates such an opportunity. The use of blogs also can attract community leaders to voice and opinion on classroom activities. The more community member and parents use the web page, the easier it will become at using this as a form of communicating.
Lastly, for educators a web page is very helpful tool to help other teachers. Often time’s teachers share ideas and concepts for teaching classes. These ideas can be viewed from a web page and emailed to a teacher for more information.
With out busy lives, we must take every opportunity to communicate fast, and efficiently. Web pages along with email are a great way to foster that communication. From forgetful students, to parents who can not get away from work, to a community leader helping out in a classroom project, web pages are a win – win situation.
For students who may suffer from an illness or tragic situation that keeps that student from the classroom a web site can present an opportunity for the student to keep abreast of the class homework. Also, lost handouts can easily be reproduced by simply printing then again. No more, dog at my homework stories. Students can also interact with a teacher by using the email address associated with the web page. This is another way to help the visual learner. Many teachers teach web page design and allow students to update the web page with pictures and create discussion blogs with students from around the world. A list of references links to other good sites can help give students ideas on how to better complete outside work assigned to them
For parents a web site improves communication because the parent can be in constant connection with what a teacher is doing in the classroom. Parents can see the class syllabus, email a teacher, and check on their child progress, without scheduling time away from their job. A simple email is a great way to make contact with a teacher instead of trying to meet on that person’s planning period.
For community a web page engages the community with the teacher and his/her students. Community members can interacts with teacher and students on projects that can help the local community. For instance, a green campaign on recycling could serve as an update for local community leaders about a classroom project to help clean up a local park. Tax dollars keep our school operating, however very few opportunities present themselves for the community to see teachers in a classroom. A web page creates such an opportunity. The use of blogs also can attract community leaders to voice and opinion on classroom activities. The more community member and parents use the web page, the easier it will become at using this as a form of communicating.
Lastly, for educators a web page is very helpful tool to help other teachers. Often time’s teachers share ideas and concepts for teaching classes. These ideas can be viewed from a web page and emailed to a teacher for more information.
With out busy lives, we must take every opportunity to communicate fast, and efficiently. Web pages along with email are a great way to foster that communication. From forgetful students, to parents who can not get away from work, to a community leader helping out in a classroom project, web pages are a win – win situation.
Monday, October 22, 2007
ITS-645 Chapter 7 Q2 What is the difference between asynchronous and synchronous communications?
Internet based communications is either asynchronous or synchronous. Asynchronous communication is communication that is time shifted while synchronous communication is same time communication.
The most popular internet based communication is electronic mail (email). The software that manages email is similar to the regular postal service, it is however, digital. Along with using email are several other software packages that make sending and receiving email manageable. Most Internet Service Providers (ISP) package the sending and receiving of mail with personal address books. These electronic books keep track of names using internet protocol along with any formal or nickname the user opt to store the information. Another popular package with email is the use of calendars. Calendars store information by date and task and inform the user or email another party of a task to be remembered. However, the managing of email is just one form of asynchronous (async) communications. Other forms of async communications are bulleting boards, clubs, conference forums and list servers. Posting information on bulleting boards are a great way to request information or ask questions that can later be checked by the sender or anyone else searching the web. Clubs and conferences can interact with specific membership list to keep in touch about information that is easier to share then printing and sending threw traditional ways.
Although email is exceptionally popular, synchronous or same-time communication is gaining momentum. Synchronous software is software that includes but not limited to chat rooms, Instant Messages and video-conferencing. This software requires both end-users to interact with each other almost instantly. Video conferencing requires the use of video so that each party can see each other. Chat rooms do not have video, but all parties can type and open a chat room up to only people that have permission. When all parties can respond to each others comments or communication this is referred to as being in sync.
Many companies use video conferencing instead of having employees traveling from point A to point B. This has become a great way to save the company money and yet still being productive. Email, likewise, has tremendously changed how we communicate. Instead of sending mail via the postal system (taking several days) an email can be sent instantaneous. This saves time, money and helps people to be more productive. Originally email where for written form, today you can email pictures, voice and music. Both forms of communications are very important. I wonder what will be next.
The most popular internet based communication is electronic mail (email). The software that manages email is similar to the regular postal service, it is however, digital. Along with using email are several other software packages that make sending and receiving email manageable. Most Internet Service Providers (ISP) package the sending and receiving of mail with personal address books. These electronic books keep track of names using internet protocol along with any formal or nickname the user opt to store the information. Another popular package with email is the use of calendars. Calendars store information by date and task and inform the user or email another party of a task to be remembered. However, the managing of email is just one form of asynchronous (async) communications. Other forms of async communications are bulleting boards, clubs, conference forums and list servers. Posting information on bulleting boards are a great way to request information or ask questions that can later be checked by the sender or anyone else searching the web. Clubs and conferences can interact with specific membership list to keep in touch about information that is easier to share then printing and sending threw traditional ways.
Although email is exceptionally popular, synchronous or same-time communication is gaining momentum. Synchronous software is software that includes but not limited to chat rooms, Instant Messages and video-conferencing. This software requires both end-users to interact with each other almost instantly. Video conferencing requires the use of video so that each party can see each other. Chat rooms do not have video, but all parties can type and open a chat room up to only people that have permission. When all parties can respond to each others comments or communication this is referred to as being in sync.
Many companies use video conferencing instead of having employees traveling from point A to point B. This has become a great way to save the company money and yet still being productive. Email, likewise, has tremendously changed how we communicate. Instead of sending mail via the postal system (taking several days) an email can be sent instantaneous. This saves time, money and helps people to be more productive. Originally email where for written form, today you can email pictures, voice and music. Both forms of communications are very important. I wonder what will be next.
Monday, October 15, 2007
ITS-645 Chapter 6 Q3 Problem Solving vs. Brainstorming Tools
Problem solving software is software that involves the student by focusing on creative problem solving methods instead of drill and practice software. Drill and practice software is more of a review and practice form of learning. I think of drill and practice as an assessment tool. Problem solving software allows for critical thinking and challenges the student to make decisions and observe the consequences of those actions. The virtual chemistry lab is a great example of problem solving software. Problem solving software creates scenarios’ that need solutions. Out of x-number of possible solutions a student can make a selection and then evaluate the results of that decision. Students then can go back and adjust the outcome until they are satisfied with the results.
Brainstorming is a creative outlet that requires no right or wrong answer. Brainstorming is searching for ideas and concepts that can be applied to a particular problem or question that needs to be researched. Brainstorming may result in using concept maps to visually be able to see ideas in graphic form. Many visual learners may be able to use brainstorming and concept maps to organize their thought processes before approaching the bigger or larger problem. All solutions to problems start with some form of brainstorming. Brainstorming permits the learner to think in logical and abstract ways about possible solutions.
Both brainstorming and problem solving software are essential tools in the learning process. I think starting off a project with brainstorming is a first level introduction to learning. As a student learns and becomes more familiar with a subject or project, he/she can then test that knowledge by using problem solving software. However, if you have an advanced learner, you may want to challenge that student to use the problem solving method first instead of the brainstorming strategy.
Today’s software has something to offer everyone. Each teacher should walk each piece of software to understand its limits. Doing this will better equip them to help students. Teacher are also learning at this level themselves. All the sciences in school are great outlets for problem solving. Brainstorming software has proven beneficial in the English subject areas. Today’s student must be equipped to not only become an independent learner by using new software but also keep abreast of technology. Keeping abreast of technology is in itself a course in problem solving.
Brainstorming is a creative outlet that requires no right or wrong answer. Brainstorming is searching for ideas and concepts that can be applied to a particular problem or question that needs to be researched. Brainstorming may result in using concept maps to visually be able to see ideas in graphic form. Many visual learners may be able to use brainstorming and concept maps to organize their thought processes before approaching the bigger or larger problem. All solutions to problems start with some form of brainstorming. Brainstorming permits the learner to think in logical and abstract ways about possible solutions.
Both brainstorming and problem solving software are essential tools in the learning process. I think starting off a project with brainstorming is a first level introduction to learning. As a student learns and becomes more familiar with a subject or project, he/she can then test that knowledge by using problem solving software. However, if you have an advanced learner, you may want to challenge that student to use the problem solving method first instead of the brainstorming strategy.
Today’s software has something to offer everyone. Each teacher should walk each piece of software to understand its limits. Doing this will better equip them to help students. Teacher are also learning at this level themselves. All the sciences in school are great outlets for problem solving. Brainstorming software has proven beneficial in the English subject areas. Today’s student must be equipped to not only become an independent learner by using new software but also keep abreast of technology. Keeping abreast of technology is in itself a course in problem solving.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
IT645 Response to Digital Native - Digital Immigrants
Different Day – Different Student
It is safe to say that traditional teachers where not equipped with computers, cell phones, the internet and electronic devices while attending high school. Therefore, their reality about learning differs greatly from what young people today experience. Teaching “digital native” students means that instructors have to be equipped to accept how society has changed what defines as a new learning environment.
Students have learned to accept modern technology as an everyday necessity. Text messaging, for example, is a new language with abbreviated words and acronyms. Many English teachers snarl at the though of accept it as a way to communicate. Librarian no longer can wait for students to pile in to do research in the traditional way. Many students use the internet to get more than enough information. The learning trend is not in getting the information, but in deciphering it.
Many teachers are what we call, “digital immigrants.” They are learning about technology slowly as the need arises. Students, however, are being raised with new technology and operating within a technology environment is second nature. A large number of students can multi-task very easily. Part of the reason maybe that a large number of students are diagnosed as ADD or ADHD. Such students present themselves as a challenge to teachers who are not equipped to manage such a classroom.
Another issue being discussed by educators is the number of older students returning to education. Many students mature later than anticipated and decide later in life to go to college. These students bring with them families, jobs, and adult responsibilities. There approach to what they want to get out of education exceeds that of the instructor’s who learning experience has been traditional. Traditional has always included reading textbooks and writing laborious reports. Today’s student creates powerpoint presentations that are visually more attractive and memorable. The powerpoint informs the whole class and not just the teacher reading the paper.
Technology is both good and bad. Regardless of what we think of technology, as educators it behooves us to keep abreast of the changes and challenges that are occurring. We owe it to ourselves and our students to be ahead of the pack.
It is safe to say that traditional teachers where not equipped with computers, cell phones, the internet and electronic devices while attending high school. Therefore, their reality about learning differs greatly from what young people today experience. Teaching “digital native” students means that instructors have to be equipped to accept how society has changed what defines as a new learning environment.
Students have learned to accept modern technology as an everyday necessity. Text messaging, for example, is a new language with abbreviated words and acronyms. Many English teachers snarl at the though of accept it as a way to communicate. Librarian no longer can wait for students to pile in to do research in the traditional way. Many students use the internet to get more than enough information. The learning trend is not in getting the information, but in deciphering it.
Many teachers are what we call, “digital immigrants.” They are learning about technology slowly as the need arises. Students, however, are being raised with new technology and operating within a technology environment is second nature. A large number of students can multi-task very easily. Part of the reason maybe that a large number of students are diagnosed as ADD or ADHD. Such students present themselves as a challenge to teachers who are not equipped to manage such a classroom.
Another issue being discussed by educators is the number of older students returning to education. Many students mature later than anticipated and decide later in life to go to college. These students bring with them families, jobs, and adult responsibilities. There approach to what they want to get out of education exceeds that of the instructor’s who learning experience has been traditional. Traditional has always included reading textbooks and writing laborious reports. Today’s student creates powerpoint presentations that are visually more attractive and memorable. The powerpoint informs the whole class and not just the teacher reading the paper.
Technology is both good and bad. Regardless of what we think of technology, as educators it behooves us to keep abreast of the changes and challenges that are occurring. We owe it to ourselves and our students to be ahead of the pack.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
IT645 Chptr 5 Q-1: What is productivity software? How can it be adapted to benefit teaching and learning?
Microsoft Office suite is a collection of productivity software that can be use by teachers and students alike.
The word processor (WORD) can be used to create student test and quizzes as an assessment tool. The creation of worksheets to accompany classroom assignments can easily duplicated from an original or multiple copies to the printer. Often times a teacher may find an interest topic on the internet and save time by coping it into a document. These are just a few ways that WORD can be used to assist teachers in the classroom. Student, however, can type papers, create graphs and document research papers that are as polished as any professional writer. Learning how to use all of the attributes of a word processing will result in saving time. Mastering the word processor allows for creating graphics, using WordArt, adding clip art, creating tables and many using many formatting techniques. The proper use of a word processor can create a school flyer or club newsletter with minimal amount of time thereby using the saved time to construct a better written project.
Excel spreadsheets are a valuable asset to teacher. Teachers can create and enter grades into a grade books. Once the data for students have been captured charts can be created to visually display results. Comparison contrast of more than one class and querying the student population for performance data is at your finger tips. Creating spreadsheets for students helps with the mastery of accounting principles. Many science projects are the result of Excel spread sheets displaying the data collection and comparison of results.
The presentation benefit of Powerpoint has changed many teachers way of lecturing. A Powerpoint is an excellent strategy to get the attention of students. Powerpoint can have pictures, text, and music components. This keeps the audience engaged in the lecture. Many teachers demand that student do a classroom presentation using Powerpoint instead of the traditional book report. The assignment helps put students at ease in group scenarios.
Microsoft Access database software is a very powerful tool. Not as often used in a classical teaching setting, Access can be used to store information that can be retrieved for student behavior, parental name and addresses, and club or team data.
Microsoft Publishers is desktop publishing software that can be found in small business for use in creating publications for newsletters, calendars, brochures, and other graphic art projects. Teachers can use if for school functions, classroom calendars, and any programs. Students can use the software for the similar student learning assignments.
Mastering and understanding the power of Microsoft Office tools can help both teachers and student to become more productive and time their time. Also, many corporations, and business use the same products. These are very good employment skills.
The word processor (WORD) can be used to create student test and quizzes as an assessment tool. The creation of worksheets to accompany classroom assignments can easily duplicated from an original or multiple copies to the printer. Often times a teacher may find an interest topic on the internet and save time by coping it into a document. These are just a few ways that WORD can be used to assist teachers in the classroom. Student, however, can type papers, create graphs and document research papers that are as polished as any professional writer. Learning how to use all of the attributes of a word processing will result in saving time. Mastering the word processor allows for creating graphics, using WordArt, adding clip art, creating tables and many using many formatting techniques. The proper use of a word processor can create a school flyer or club newsletter with minimal amount of time thereby using the saved time to construct a better written project.
Excel spreadsheets are a valuable asset to teacher. Teachers can create and enter grades into a grade books. Once the data for students have been captured charts can be created to visually display results. Comparison contrast of more than one class and querying the student population for performance data is at your finger tips. Creating spreadsheets for students helps with the mastery of accounting principles. Many science projects are the result of Excel spread sheets displaying the data collection and comparison of results.
The presentation benefit of Powerpoint has changed many teachers way of lecturing. A Powerpoint is an excellent strategy to get the attention of students. Powerpoint can have pictures, text, and music components. This keeps the audience engaged in the lecture. Many teachers demand that student do a classroom presentation using Powerpoint instead of the traditional book report. The assignment helps put students at ease in group scenarios.
Microsoft Access database software is a very powerful tool. Not as often used in a classical teaching setting, Access can be used to store information that can be retrieved for student behavior, parental name and addresses, and club or team data.
Microsoft Publishers is desktop publishing software that can be found in small business for use in creating publications for newsletters, calendars, brochures, and other graphic art projects. Teachers can use if for school functions, classroom calendars, and any programs. Students can use the software for the similar student learning assignments.
Mastering and understanding the power of Microsoft Office tools can help both teachers and student to become more productive and time their time. Also, many corporations, and business use the same products. These are very good employment skills.
Monday, September 24, 2007
IT645 Chptr 4 Q-2 Name some emerging technologies. How might they affect teaching and learning?
To me “emerging technology” refers to technology that is new and not yet have all the bugs worked out. It also signals that you are among the first to use it among your peers. New and emerging technologies in the classroom are often not new to the general public but new to cools because of cost and teachers ability to master new technology and represent it to students. For instance, palm pilots have are old technologies to business professionals, but not to students. Teachers are now including and purchasing classroom sets for math courses. They also are just very good tools for keeping some children organized.
Each subject has different technology tools to engage students and teachers. Often times the students are more aware of the new tools, then their teachers. Some of the old objects that required teachers to test students are no longer pertinent. For example, any student writing a research paper and having a computer can use the internet to help in research. The information gathered can be cited by using several software packages that automatically create correctly citing information in the necessary style.
After gathering information for a class paper, I was delighted to be able to email the URL and files to myself. This saved the cost of printing from the library. Also, the advent of the “jump drive” has proven a real asset. I can have a jump drive with 2 or 4 mega bytes worth of data and store student files, movies, pictures, and grades on a device the size of a half-stick of gum.
To service my special needs students better, I recently order a software package that will type into a document as you speak (voice recognition software). There are many adaptive and assisted living technologies that not only help students but teachers as well.
Interactive white boards allow teachers to help teachers interact with the classroom using a whiteboard and computer (SmartBoard). Through the study of technology applications foundations, including technology-related terms, concepts, and data input strategies, students learn to make informed decisions about technologies and their applications.
Today’s technologies allow for the efficient acquisition of information includes the identification of task requirements; the plan for using search strategies; and the use of technology to access, analyze, and evaluate the acquired information. Some technologies that make all of this possible are GPS devices, 3D games, virtual reality, interactive websites, digital cameras, and environmental scientific probes. MP3 files, podcasts, streaming video are all forms of communication to help learning become more dimensional using multiple intelligences (H. Gardner).
The purpose of education is to teach problem solving. By using technology students can select technology tools to help solve and create solutions. It often allows for results to be evaluated, changed and re-evaluating appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create a solution, and evaluate the results
Students communicate information in different formats and to diverse audiences. A variety of technologies have been developed to make this possible. Some of these ways can be achieved by using blogs, podcasts, video productions webcasts, digital storytelling and wikipedia.
My only concern about technology is that teachers should wait long enough for business have worked out the bug and corks in the product. Otherwise, we will be chasing out tales trying to keep up with the latest version of a technology that may in sort time be out-dated.
I love technology and how it helps in the classroom and day to day living.
Each subject has different technology tools to engage students and teachers. Often times the students are more aware of the new tools, then their teachers. Some of the old objects that required teachers to test students are no longer pertinent. For example, any student writing a research paper and having a computer can use the internet to help in research. The information gathered can be cited by using several software packages that automatically create correctly citing information in the necessary style.
After gathering information for a class paper, I was delighted to be able to email the URL and files to myself. This saved the cost of printing from the library. Also, the advent of the “jump drive” has proven a real asset. I can have a jump drive with 2 or 4 mega bytes worth of data and store student files, movies, pictures, and grades on a device the size of a half-stick of gum.
To service my special needs students better, I recently order a software package that will type into a document as you speak (voice recognition software). There are many adaptive and assisted living technologies that not only help students but teachers as well.
Interactive white boards allow teachers to help teachers interact with the classroom using a whiteboard and computer (SmartBoard). Through the study of technology applications foundations, including technology-related terms, concepts, and data input strategies, students learn to make informed decisions about technologies and their applications.
Today’s technologies allow for the efficient acquisition of information includes the identification of task requirements; the plan for using search strategies; and the use of technology to access, analyze, and evaluate the acquired information. Some technologies that make all of this possible are GPS devices, 3D games, virtual reality, interactive websites, digital cameras, and environmental scientific probes. MP3 files, podcasts, streaming video are all forms of communication to help learning become more dimensional using multiple intelligences (H. Gardner).
The purpose of education is to teach problem solving. By using technology students can select technology tools to help solve and create solutions. It often allows for results to be evaluated, changed and re-evaluating appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create a solution, and evaluate the results
Students communicate information in different formats and to diverse audiences. A variety of technologies have been developed to make this possible. Some of these ways can be achieved by using blogs, podcasts, video productions webcasts, digital storytelling and wikipedia.
My only concern about technology is that teachers should wait long enough for business have worked out the bug and corks in the product. Otherwise, we will be chasing out tales trying to keep up with the latest version of a technology that may in sort time be out-dated.
I love technology and how it helps in the classroom and day to day living.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
IT645 Chptr 3 Question 3 Shared resources and programs on a network
My first response to question three in chapter three is, “why reinvent the wheel?” Shared resources and programs on a network can alleviate duplications. Networking broadens your horizons as an educator. You can become part of a more global community by which to service your students and yourself. Network resources help new teachers, experienced teachers, and all level of students. Financially it is a big savings to school districts budgets. Sharing programs and resources are paramount to taking a book from the library.
As a new teacher, the first few years of teaching can be challenging. Having resources available as a way to help train, mentor and support new staff would be a great asset to administrators. Many new teachers often have limited time and resources, and may need to work at home. Having a network or resources available at your fingertips at home or in school is an attractive option for teachers who may not have free time till evening hours. Whenever teachers get together, inevitably they begin discussing what does and does not work in the classroom. Being part of an educator’s network would promote the sharing of new and creative ideas. Sometimes we think we are the only person with a particular problem. A teacher may be surprise to discover how many other persons have had the same problem and documented successes for their problem. This could save you hour/days of time searching for a solution.
Home schooling advocates could also benefit from networking. This site could be one that helps them to better understand objectives that need to accomplish for their children. This becomes another outlet for creativity and to check one’s progress against what other professional teachers are doing.
The pluses far out weigh the minuses. However, there are some concerns that come to mind as I think about shared resources. Privacy rights for those instructors/teachers who may want to publish a unique idea could prove problematic. Also the integrity of the resources must be maintained by someone. Deciding who would maintain the site and purity of information available along with any cost associated with the project would need to be resolved early on.
Another issue that comes to mind is the equipment and software availability. Will the resources be available to persons with older equipment or just persons with newly acquired software and technology?
The current trend in educations if for the teacher to become a facilitator to a student’s learning. This role means that a teacher becomes a research at trying to accommodate all learning styles. One way to meet that objectives is to have a large network system that would offer many ways to present an problem and its solutions. Technology, networking and digitizing information has far more items in the plus column than in the negative column.
As a new teacher, the first few years of teaching can be challenging. Having resources available as a way to help train, mentor and support new staff would be a great asset to administrators. Many new teachers often have limited time and resources, and may need to work at home. Having a network or resources available at your fingertips at home or in school is an attractive option for teachers who may not have free time till evening hours. Whenever teachers get together, inevitably they begin discussing what does and does not work in the classroom. Being part of an educator’s network would promote the sharing of new and creative ideas. Sometimes we think we are the only person with a particular problem. A teacher may be surprise to discover how many other persons have had the same problem and documented successes for their problem. This could save you hour/days of time searching for a solution.
Home schooling advocates could also benefit from networking. This site could be one that helps them to better understand objectives that need to accomplish for their children. This becomes another outlet for creativity and to check one’s progress against what other professional teachers are doing.
The pluses far out weigh the minuses. However, there are some concerns that come to mind as I think about shared resources. Privacy rights for those instructors/teachers who may want to publish a unique idea could prove problematic. Also the integrity of the resources must be maintained by someone. Deciding who would maintain the site and purity of information available along with any cost associated with the project would need to be resolved early on.
Another issue that comes to mind is the equipment and software availability. Will the resources be available to persons with older equipment or just persons with newly acquired software and technology?
The current trend in educations if for the teacher to become a facilitator to a student’s learning. This role means that a teacher becomes a research at trying to accommodate all learning styles. One way to meet that objectives is to have a large network system that would offer many ways to present an problem and its solutions. Technology, networking and digitizing information has far more items in the plus column than in the negative column.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
IT645 Chptr 3 What role do educational technologies play in teaching & learning
Educational technologies play a primary role in the teaching and learning of teachers and students in and out of the classroom. Often times, while an instructor is going over a lesson he/she may discover a new approach to an old problem. Using modern technologies allows for a teacher to step back and get a refreshed view to an old lesson. Educational technology is another way of redefining communications. Every tool that we use to learn something new is an educational tool. National Geographic on television is an educational tool. Learning from CourtTV can be considered an educational tool. Although, we may enjoy watching high profile trials, we are still engaged in learning about the judicial system.
If we had a blind student in our classroom, the use of a brail typewriter would be an educational technology. The same can be said for school translators who may use voice recorders for Spanish speaking students. Any technology that helps a person to acquire learning is an educational technology. The special needs young lady in the video was typing out her name and could use the adaptive keyboard to communicate. I am sure that it is easier for her to type a response then to try speaking. What a neat way to allow that student as outlet for her expressions. She is still a part of the general class room, she just has a piece of technology that bridges the learning gap for her.
The attention span of an average person is 13-15 minutes. The time it takes before a commercial comes on television. Without technologies to break up the ordinary lecture and laboratory experience, we would all be asleep (teacher included) before the period was over. It is human nature for the body to be in motion mentally and physically. Motion creates problems for teachers, but I do not think all the Adderall in the world will quiet human nature.
Televisions, DVD’s, computers, guest speakers, special needs adaptive services, class room smart boards are just a few of the ways to make learning fun and enter-active for this modern society. Who would have imaged that everyone would be have telephones the size of a credit card. Educational technology is just a new way to present information not just for the children but for the educators as well. The role of the teacher is becoming more of a facilitator. We will helping students gather information from a variety of sources and help them to make educated inferences. That information will be stored in their brains for retrieval when necessary.
If we had a blind student in our classroom, the use of a brail typewriter would be an educational technology. The same can be said for school translators who may use voice recorders for Spanish speaking students. Any technology that helps a person to acquire learning is an educational technology. The special needs young lady in the video was typing out her name and could use the adaptive keyboard to communicate. I am sure that it is easier for her to type a response then to try speaking. What a neat way to allow that student as outlet for her expressions. She is still a part of the general class room, she just has a piece of technology that bridges the learning gap for her.
The attention span of an average person is 13-15 minutes. The time it takes before a commercial comes on television. Without technologies to break up the ordinary lecture and laboratory experience, we would all be asleep (teacher included) before the period was over. It is human nature for the body to be in motion mentally and physically. Motion creates problems for teachers, but I do not think all the Adderall in the world will quiet human nature.
Televisions, DVD’s, computers, guest speakers, special needs adaptive services, class room smart boards are just a few of the ways to make learning fun and enter-active for this modern society. Who would have imaged that everyone would be have telephones the size of a credit card. Educational technology is just a new way to present information not just for the children but for the educators as well. The role of the teacher is becoming more of a facilitator. We will helping students gather information from a variety of sources and help them to make educated inferences. That information will be stored in their brains for retrieval when necessary.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
IT645 Chp 2 1C Role Educatioal Technologies Play Teaching/Learning
The Role of Educational Technologies Play in Teaching and Learning
Educational technologies allow instructors to be more creative and have more time with students. At first, it takes more time to organize your thoughts and create multiple technologies for the same objective. In the long run, it will save you time because the instructor has stored the media for a lifetime. From a video, to a Powerpoint, to a poster, or the new classroom “Clickers” that allow teacher and students to give immediate response to question and answers, each person is engaged.
With the advent of the internet, memorizing has fallen to the wayside. Information that student once memorized is at their fingertips. What is more important is if the student knows what to do with the information. Today’s students are more engaged in higher level processes. Applying knowledge and its uses is taking on a new importance in America.
It is important for educators to stay abreast of new technologies in education. Today’s children are very technology savvy and teachers must keep and if not surpass the student. If our products where not students, as educators we would have to deliver the best product to compete in business. Students are our business and corporation are developing new educational technology from pre-school to high schools.
Educational technology has to represent real life situations. Many students will enter the work force and perform task on simulated technologies learned in the classroom. All educational technologies assess what the learner has learned. This has placed independent and accountability on the student to become a lifelong learner. This is something that educators have discussed that is really taken shape. With the advent of technologies geared toward education, we can have on line courses and students taking control of their own learning.
There will always be need for a teacher/student relationship. Modern educational technologies do not replace the teacher, it just offers more time for teacher to become a facilitator for those aspects of learning that you may need some form of intervention.
I use to believer that elementary kids needed one-on-one teaching, but with the advent of computer games and video games, even young people can learn how to use educational technology that assess their individual skills. Recently, I watched a news segment on older citizens, in nursing homes using WE to keep in shape and playing computer jeopardy to keep their minds sharp. I guess there is something for everyone.
Educational technologies allow instructors to be more creative and have more time with students. At first, it takes more time to organize your thoughts and create multiple technologies for the same objective. In the long run, it will save you time because the instructor has stored the media for a lifetime. From a video, to a Powerpoint, to a poster, or the new classroom “Clickers” that allow teacher and students to give immediate response to question and answers, each person is engaged.
With the advent of the internet, memorizing has fallen to the wayside. Information that student once memorized is at their fingertips. What is more important is if the student knows what to do with the information. Today’s students are more engaged in higher level processes. Applying knowledge and its uses is taking on a new importance in America.
It is important for educators to stay abreast of new technologies in education. Today’s children are very technology savvy and teachers must keep and if not surpass the student. If our products where not students, as educators we would have to deliver the best product to compete in business. Students are our business and corporation are developing new educational technology from pre-school to high schools.
Educational technology has to represent real life situations. Many students will enter the work force and perform task on simulated technologies learned in the classroom. All educational technologies assess what the learner has learned. This has placed independent and accountability on the student to become a lifelong learner. This is something that educators have discussed that is really taken shape. With the advent of technologies geared toward education, we can have on line courses and students taking control of their own learning.
There will always be need for a teacher/student relationship. Modern educational technologies do not replace the teacher, it just offers more time for teacher to become a facilitator for those aspects of learning that you may need some form of intervention.
I use to believer that elementary kids needed one-on-one teaching, but with the advent of computer games and video games, even young people can learn how to use educational technology that assess their individual skills. Recently, I watched a news segment on older citizens, in nursing homes using WE to keep in shape and playing computer jeopardy to keep their minds sharp. I guess there is something for everyone.
IT645 Chptr 1 1-B Different Learning Styles
Learning styles are simply different approaches or ways of learning. I think everyone has multiple learning styles. Sometimes I am very visual and tactile when dealing with my arts and crafts. Other times, I am focused on academics and I tend to be more auditory and verbal. Some students learn better when studying in low light, while others need bright light. It is important to explore how you best perform and use that as a guideline for success. I also think that as we grow and change so can our learning styles. It is therefore, a good idea to re-evaluate yourself if you find that personal goals you have set for yourself are not being met.
When in an academic classroom scenario as a student, I am a better auditory learner. I like to listen, evaluate and decide how I feel about the topic. Other times when I am the teacher, I work hard at searching for visual emphasis and tactile examples to support what I may have discovered from my learning in a traditional setting.
I remember being in the third grade and having a problem visualizing how to learn to subtract roman numerals. I stayed after school and the teacher went over key points repeatedly. I could not visualize what she was saying. Sometimes later, another teacher was reviewing the same lesson using showing the hand manipulative and I got it. It seemed so simple.
Sometimes you need to teach the same objectives using all the different learning styles. This is time consuming and it may require you building a database of ideas that you add to each year. Eventually, you acquire several teaching strategies to demonstrate a single objective. What makes sense to one child, may not mean anything to another child. When I am being creative, I throw logic to the wind, and opposite is true when I am being logical.
I think everyone has multiple learning styles. My concern, as an educator, is that you don’t teach using your own preferences. It is important use all of Gardener’s styles in teaching. It is important to meet the needs of the students – that’s a true professional. A teacher that can connect with all personalities in a class is a great communicator. I think coaches are so successful with athletics because the see special talents and they now how to motivate (uncover) those talents. The same has to be true of the student in a classroom. We motivate students by making them feel comfortable with who they are.
When in an academic classroom scenario as a student, I am a better auditory learner. I like to listen, evaluate and decide how I feel about the topic. Other times when I am the teacher, I work hard at searching for visual emphasis and tactile examples to support what I may have discovered from my learning in a traditional setting.
I remember being in the third grade and having a problem visualizing how to learn to subtract roman numerals. I stayed after school and the teacher went over key points repeatedly. I could not visualize what she was saying. Sometimes later, another teacher was reviewing the same lesson using showing the hand manipulative and I got it. It seemed so simple.
Sometimes you need to teach the same objectives using all the different learning styles. This is time consuming and it may require you building a database of ideas that you add to each year. Eventually, you acquire several teaching strategies to demonstrate a single objective. What makes sense to one child, may not mean anything to another child. When I am being creative, I throw logic to the wind, and opposite is true when I am being logical.
I think everyone has multiple learning styles. My concern, as an educator, is that you don’t teach using your own preferences. It is important use all of Gardener’s styles in teaching. It is important to meet the needs of the students – that’s a true professional. A teacher that can connect with all personalities in a class is a great communicator. I think coaches are so successful with athletics because the see special talents and they now how to motivate (uncover) those talents. The same has to be true of the student in a classroom. We motivate students by making them feel comfortable with who they are.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Self Introduction
Wanda Moye (Wu)
I teacher at Collins High School and I am in my 7th year in education. I am married and have 2 children. My daughter and I both attend USM. I am working on my PhD and she is working on her Masters. I look forward to a rewarding learning experience at USM. Originally, I am from Pittsburgh, PA.
This is my first complete online class
My technology skills include by not limited to:
word,
excel,
PowerPoint,
access,
publisher,
PDF.
I am comfortable with the above software listed.
I use email often and I am less familiar with discussion boards and listserver.
Familiar with the name blog, podcast, and video clips academically speaking.
However, I am limited as far as practical experience.
My expectations for this class is to learn as much as humanly possible
within the next 16 weeks.
I teacher at Collins High School and I am in my 7th year in education. I am married and have 2 children. My daughter and I both attend USM. I am working on my PhD and she is working on her Masters. I look forward to a rewarding learning experience at USM. Originally, I am from Pittsburgh, PA.
This is my first complete online class
My technology skills include by not limited to:
word,
excel,
PowerPoint,
access,
publisher,
PDF.
I am comfortable with the above software listed.
I use email often and I am less familiar with discussion boards and listserver.
Familiar with the name blog, podcast, and video clips academically speaking.
However, I am limited as far as practical experience.
My expectations for this class is to learn as much as humanly possible
within the next 16 weeks.
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