Monday, January 30, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
My Learning Style
I am a visual learner.
Technology could be used to support my learning style by the use of things such as smart boards to present lessons, which would make it easier to show pictures that relate to what is being taught; iPads to do group projects, so that it is visually interactive; and the Interwrite Pad so that visual learners can interact with other students while learning the lesson.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Double Entry Journal #2
QUOTE:
"Games like Guitar Hero 3 will help the auditory students to use the guitar as video games. The music teachers can use this kind of games to teach their students how to use the guitar." (Newsweek, 2007)
"Games like Guitar Hero 3 will help the auditory students to use the guitar as video games. The music teachers can use this kind of games to teach their students how to use the guitar." (Newsweek, 2007)
RESPONSE:
I chose this quote because I strongly disagree with what the writer of this statement was saying. Sure, it might help the students that are more inclined to learn through auditory methods, but the part of the statement saying that music teachers can use Guitar Hero to teach their students how to use a guitar is what I disagree with. As a music person, I know that Guitar Hero is nothing close to the real thing. Since I have also played Guitar Hero, I can say that it is true that it is enjoyable and entertaining. However I feel that a lot of times video games give a misrepresentation of how something really is. I am strongly for more technology being used in the classroom, and if it was a true learning video game I would definitely use it, but I do not agree with what this writer was saying.
I chose this quote because I strongly disagree with what the writer of this statement was saying. Sure, it might help the students that are more inclined to learn through auditory methods, but the part of the statement saying that music teachers can use Guitar Hero to teach their students how to use a guitar is what I disagree with. As a music person, I know that Guitar Hero is nothing close to the real thing. Since I have also played Guitar Hero, I can say that it is true that it is enjoyable and entertaining. However I feel that a lot of times video games give a misrepresentation of how something really is. I am strongly for more technology being used in the classroom, and if it was a true learning video game I would definitely use it, but I do not agree with what this writer was saying.
This post from a real guitar player delves deeper into why I disagree with the post from the WikiBook. To me, it would make much more sense if we're trying to encourage the auditory learners to enjoy music to teach them something, no matter how easy, on a real guitar instead of on Guitar Hero.
SOURCES:
Battle of the Bands. (2007, November). Newsweek, 150(20), 85. Retrieved November 3, 2007, from ABI/INFORM Global database.
Guitar hero vs real guitar?. (2008, April 09). Retrieved from http://www.linksback.org/gadgets/guitar-hero-real-guitar/(2011). Web 2.0 and emerging learning technologies/learning styles.
Retrieved from http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Web_2.0_and_Emerging_Learning_Technologies/Learning_Styles
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Poll Everywhere Wordle
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I learned that some people have tried extremely strange foods.
I also learned that several people seem to have all tried the same kinds of food.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Double Entry Journal #1
QUOTE:
"The new classroom should teach the huge array of complex skills that come under the heading of digital literacy." (Heffernan, 2011)
RESPONSE:
I chose this quote because I agree with what the writer was saying. I think that much too often teachers only want to teach the skills that they are comfortable with and that they themselves were taught in school. In this day and age with the ever-growing advances in technology, it is extremely important that teachers equip their students with the abilities they need to be able to succeed throughout their life. However, I do not think that because this is becoming a technology based era that other subjects should lose their importance. The general subjects that have always been taught should still continue on, but educators need to find a new way to incorporate the two to make it as meaningful and helpful as possible for the students. Teachers need to realize that it really is time for an educational makeover.
This video reinforces the above statements and shows visual examples as to how children have not been getting as much out of their education because it does not relate to them as it should. It also states that while a lot of people say that the so called "digital divide" is caused by economic differences, it really may be because teachers are not supporting the technological changes.
SOURCES:
Heffernan, V. (2011, August 07). Education needs a digital-age upgrade. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/07/education-needs-a-digital-age-upgrade/?hp
(2008). Will technology transform education. (2008). [Web Video]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbQ0sDFaPYQ&feature=related
"The new classroom should teach the huge array of complex skills that come under the heading of digital literacy." (Heffernan, 2011)
RESPONSE:
I chose this quote because I agree with what the writer was saying. I think that much too often teachers only want to teach the skills that they are comfortable with and that they themselves were taught in school. In this day and age with the ever-growing advances in technology, it is extremely important that teachers equip their students with the abilities they need to be able to succeed throughout their life. However, I do not think that because this is becoming a technology based era that other subjects should lose their importance. The general subjects that have always been taught should still continue on, but educators need to find a new way to incorporate the two to make it as meaningful and helpful as possible for the students. Teachers need to realize that it really is time for an educational makeover.
This video reinforces the above statements and shows visual examples as to how children have not been getting as much out of their education because it does not relate to them as it should. It also states that while a lot of people say that the so called "digital divide" is caused by economic differences, it really may be because teachers are not supporting the technological changes.
SOURCES:
Heffernan, V. (2011, August 07). Education needs a digital-age upgrade. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/07/education-needs-a-digital-age-upgrade/?hp
(2008). Will technology transform education. (2008). [Web Video]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbQ0sDFaPYQ&feature=related
Thursday, January 19, 2012
My name is Stephanie and I am from the Fairmont area. If given the choice, I would choose either 1st or 3rd grade to teach. Teaching the younger ages has always appealed to me, but after participating in FSU Reads I also have found I enjoy the older kids as well. The subject I would love to be able to teach is reading. There are so many different ways to approach the subject and I believe that fostering a love for reading is extremely important.
I believe that children learn based on the atmosphere and enthusiasm provided by the teacher. If there is a teacher who dislikes what they're teaching then why wouldn't the students feel the same way about it? Children are influenced so much by adults and I don't think we take that into consideration as much as we should when we deal with them. They need to be enjoying what they're doing that way they will want to learn. I think that we should try to make their learning experience fun while still being educational. Ways that is possible is through different types of activities that keep them engaged while learning such as group activities, art projects, and even music that can correspond with the given lesson or skill.
I believe that children learn based on the atmosphere and enthusiasm provided by the teacher. If there is a teacher who dislikes what they're teaching then why wouldn't the students feel the same way about it? Children are influenced so much by adults and I don't think we take that into consideration as much as we should when we deal with them. They need to be enjoying what they're doing that way they will want to learn. I think that we should try to make their learning experience fun while still being educational. Ways that is possible is through different types of activities that keep them engaged while learning such as group activities, art projects, and even music that can correspond with the given lesson or skill.
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