Project 14

Project 10

I chose Symbaloo.com to creat my PLN. On my PLN I added some websites that we use in EDM310. Using a PLN will take some time to get use to, but I plan on adding more sites. They will benefit my learning experience in EDM. I will definitely utilize these sites in my classroom when I become a teacher.

Blog Post 9

Mr. McClung's World

Mr. McClung writes a blog post at the end of each school year to tell what he has learned. He has written a reflection about his fourth year teaching in "What I Learned This Year-Volume 4." Surprisingly, Mr. McClung didn't learn as much this year as he thought he did. Reading Mr. McClung's fourth year reflection has reassured me that I shouldn't worry about what other teachers think of me. I should put the majority of my focus and concerns to my students and make sure they are taken care of and enjouing class. Also, when teachers get too comfortable they become lazy and their lesson plans start to "suck". I agree with Mr. McClung on all of these points, because I've had teachers who repeated the same lesson plans each year. This requires no work from teachers, and students become bored. Also, students will know what to expect from teachers from the first day of class until the last day of class .

The second post I read by Mr. McClung was What I've Learned This Year (2008-2009). In this post, he talks about what he has learned after his first year of teaching. Mr. McClung list several things that he learned in his first year of teaching. First, he says he learned "How to Read the Crowd." He says "he was so worried about how he was being assessed by his superior, that he lost touch with his audience when delivering lessons." Second, "Be Flexible", "No lesson is ever perfect. "The lesson you teach and the one you plan are always different." "Communicate" is the third thing he talks about. "Communicating is the best way to resolve any issue in the work place." Next, "Be Reasonable", teachers often build their expectations too high for students and become upset when they do not meet expectations. The fifth thing he talks about is "Don't be Afraid of Technology." "Technology is our friend and is essential to living in our microwave society." You cannot expect to master technology on the first attempt, it takes practice. Sixth, "Listen to Your Students" it is important to take interest in their lives, some teachers do not know enough about the students they are teaching. "Lastly...Never Stop Learning", its never too late and you are never too old to learn new things. Mr. McClung has given me some comforting insite on teaching. I enjoyed reading his blog's, I know these tips will be very helpful when I become a teacher.

"Movie Trailer"

C4T Summary

C4T Summary

For this assignment I was assigned to Ali Hadscomp blog, Leadership in Practice. Her post was titled "Transformation is not the same as saving money". Ali began her post stating how certain people added on to inventions, and how some see it as a Transfromation. She goes on to give the defintion to "Transormation" which is changing apparence, changing shape and form. She closes by saying "to transform requires new thinking, the capacity to change and ultimaetly loss." I responded by saying I enjoyed reading her post, and that her last sentence "trasform requires new thinking, the capacity to change and ultimaetly loss" reminds me of super heros how they could change within an instance to save someones life. She thanked me for my post and said that "everything reminds her of super heros and transfromation" as well.

The second time I commented on Ms. Hadscomp Blog, her post was about contributions and communication in the work place. I responded saying that "When I become an educator I plan to include everyone in all assignments and communicate with my students. I also said that No one knows the answers to everything. In certain situations the students know a little more than the teacher. Example: using technology.

Blog Post 8

This Is How We Dream Part 1 & 2

In the video, This Is How We Dream Part 1 & 2, Miller is a professor at Rudgers University. Richard Miller discusses what can happen if students watch or listen to a lesson being taught. Miller talks about how writing in classrooms and cultures have changed. He starts with the incremental changes before he gets to the fundamental changes. He states "he will change that there are no more pens, paper and visits to libraries." He then says, "desks will not be important unless the students' computer is on it." He shows an advantage of using multimedia which can be utilized in all libraries across the world for resources.

In part 2 of Mr. Miller's video, he talks about how material is different and changes constantly. Miller talks about the academic information you can obtain when using iTunes U. I agree when he says "us as educators need to and must be in the business of sharing ideas freely". He states four things that are needed to start this program. "Inspiring Teachers of New Media Composing", "Ubiguitous Composing Technology", "Space That Foster Collaborative Learning", and "Pedagogues That Foster Creativity and Collaborations." I also like the statement "culture and our background is what helps form our ideas".

Mr Miller's video was interesting with great ideas. I don't think I could do without books. I've heard positive things about iTunes U and how great their podcast are. I see this process happening more and more everyday in all schools.


Carly Pugh Blog Post 12

Carly Pugh's blog post was great. Carly's playlist that she created is a great example of multimedia usage that Mr. Miller was talking about. Her playlist examples show you can still learn important facts without using books, pencil, and paper. Carly put a lot of thought into her assignment. I hope my blog post 12 can be on the same level as hers.


Chipper and EDM for Dummies

I loved watching The Chipper Series video it was very humorous, and it had a lot of true points. The Chipper Series informs people that taking the easy way out is not the best thing to do. One of my favorite parts in the video is when Dr. Strange says he procrastinates and turns his taxes in at the last minute. EDM310 for Dummies is a great video to show incoming students. Its good to know that I'm not the only one who had trouble in the beginning. I would love to make a video with my group and classmates to encourage new students.

Learn to Change, Change to Learn

Learn to Change, Change to Learn starts out with different individuals talking about their being a change when it comes to learning in a classroom. I agree that kids today are doing more learning out of the classroom. Kids use technology more outside of class than inside of the classroom. I also agree with the male educator who said "as educators we have to accept technology." We also need to embrace it.

Scavenger Hunt

1. An awesome social platform for teachers, students, and parents is Edmodo.com. I created an account under the name of Mrs. Young. This website is almost identical to Facebook. I can use Edmodo to send students/parents assignments and reminders. Also, parents can contact me if they have any questions concerning their child's progress in my class.

4. Animoto.com/education is an excellent website to use in the classroom for all grade levels. Animoto helps create extraordinary videos from your photos, video clips, words, and music. Once a video is made I can share them on Edmodo for my students to watch before class.

5.For my poll I used Polleverywhere.com

Blog post 7

The Newtworked Student

Teachers are a great asset to have in networking programs stated in the Networked Student video. All teachers should be technologically literate so they can teach students their full potential. Technology is advancing everyday, so what use is a teacher to her students if she doesn't understand it? Networking can make learning exciting to students and teachers. Networking provides students with various resources to look up information. Students can come in contact with other students and teachers around the world who share similar interests as they do. Teachers are an important part of a students life. Students need to be encouraged and motivated in the process of learning. Teachers also educate students on proper etiquette skills when commenting on someone's blog. I'm ready to become a network teacher, but I'm not sure if this is appropriate for a Kindergarten class or First grade class.

A 7th graders PLE

In the video A 7th graders PLE I was very impressed how the student navigated and made up her own study activites, that she shared with her class. Her teacher has done an excellent job on showing her class how to use Symbalo. I hope to be able to utilize this system as well as the student does before I become a teacher.

Project 8

Blog Post 6

Randy Pausch's Last Lecture.

In the video Randy Pausch's Last Lecture  ,he was very enthusiastic; even though he had liver cancer and was dying. He continued lectures helping student's and teachers learn more about achieving their goals. He was very motivational and gave words of encouragement. Randy Pausch made several points about life that will help me when I become a teacher. The first thing that caught my attention was: "experience is what you get when you don't get what you want." Everybody has something they would love to do, but if it doesn't go as planned you will always have the experience for the rest of your life. We all know experience is the best teacher.

Second, he compared how his teacher and the dean said the same thing but the dean said it in a respectable manner. My mom always says "its not what you say, it's how you say it because its all in the presentation." When teaching you should not want to be a "Picky Patty" to the point you hurt a students feelings or pride. Also, if someone is not doing well tell them and encourage them, to let them know you are not giving up on them. Find the best in everyone no matter how long you have to wait for them to show it.

Third, I like the statement " when you give a child a challenge it makes them want it more." Students need to know that "brick walls are there for a reason, they let us prove how badly we want things in life". As a teacher, I will challenge my students to do their best and strive for more. When something becomes harder than usual keep pushing until you get there. The sky is the limit.

It's very touching to know that he had only months to live, but I commend him for doing lectures for his children. Pausch instilled things to people around the world: such as don't complain work harder, encourage others, when people give you feedback cherish it, and my favorite THE BEST OF THE GOLD IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL

Project 9

Good Times, Good Times!

Project 9A

TimeToast: The History of our government and Constitution.

C4K Summary September

I posted a comment for a fifthe grade student in New Zealand. The student talks about how in their P.E class they played over and under, and it was the last day to play basketball. I responded saying Hi, my name is Carmen, I'm a student at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. I remember when I was younger my friends and I played "Over and Under" too. I like to play "Over and Under" really fast, to see who can keep up and whose paying attention. My favorite sport is Basketball as well.

On September 30 I posted a comment for Kennedy a seventh grade student in Iowa. She posted a picture of a "Kentucky Coffeetree" and gave insructions on how to find the picture. I commented saying Hi Kennedy, my name is Carmen Young ,I’m a student at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. The instructions that you provided on how to see the Dichotomous Key tree are clear and easy to understand. Keep up the good work!