Blog Post Assignment 3

Overall when I first started this lesson I thought I wasn't going to make it. Podcast are very informative and it gives children another way of networking and educating people on the world of technology.

Smart Board
I think the smart board podcast is the most interesting because smart board has become very popular. I think you see many schools going to this type of system inside there classroom. I think smart board is a little more advance than the past. I think smart board is a very good tool because it gives teachers more things to work with and a better overall demonstration of the lessons. I feel that if every school took advantage of smart board a lot of teachers will fall in love with this. Its better than a chalk board and better than a over head projector.

Kidcast 61
Kidcast is very interesting it discusses many topics that are discussed in classrooms. One of the interesting ones was about data. The guy came across some public service announcements and he was questioning the data and meaningful analysis. He was very critical on trying to figure out what they were saying. They needed to present some data that shows how recycling could improve the environment. He suggested going to have interviews with many people who work in sanitation and for the government about the problem. In this podcast you can tell how he was interested in the recycling but he wanted some information on what’s being done and what kind of things can be done. He gave a great example of going out finding out different information about the topic before coming up with a conclusion. I really enjoyed this podcast because it not only was about education but also about the environment.

MacBreak weekly 177
I really enjoyed listening to this because earlier this week I heard about the ipad and the cost. At first I wasn't that interested in it but as I heard more about it I think this is a must have for a lot of people. By listening to the podcast each person discuss there experience with the product. They discussed how unique the ipad is and the expectations for it is huge and the three different ones coming out in 60days. Anyone interested in buying one of these this podcast would be a great tool to use when wanting to know some information about it. I think the most important thing discussed was who is going to be more appealing to. I think this product is going to be more for the computer geeks or big business people who are really in love with the world of technology.

This week in photography 126
This show dealt with racism in photography. They talked openly about the many different types of cameras that have face detection and how Sony which is made by Asians, some people may not fit into this style of camera such as the face detection feature. Many feel the sample group should be much bigger not just sample on the people who make it. In this episode these guys are photographers and each gave a description of the type of camera they use and which one they are interested in purchase. They really went into the pros and cons of many different cameras also the types of effects of the cameras. This podcast gives anyone that's interested in buying a camera some great options to consider.

IPhone Babies

I must say that was very interesting to look at because I never would think babies would be using iphones. I don't even own a iphone and they know more than I do about them. It may be time to invest my money into one. So when I start teaching I can share some of my experiences.

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Blog Post Assignment 2

A vision of students today

This video is incredible it really breaks down and portrays the college experience very well. I think the only point that didn't really qualify would be the over crowded classrooms. I agree we as students purchase these expensive textbooks that we never really use during class or need for reading. There are plenty of students who pay for class but only show for test day. One of the most important points is the fact that when we accomplish this goal of graduating we will all be in some kind of debt.

I liked the opening message that stated "Today's child is bewildered when he enters the 19th century environment that still characterized the educational establishment where information is scarce but ordered and structured by fragmented, classified patterns subjects, and schedules." Marshall McLuhan 1967. I agree some reading done in class is just too much and very little will play a role in your life later on. I think students today school is very stressful and time consuming that's why some rarely ever come back. The only thing that keeps most motivated is that we need this to be successful and have the nicer things in life. I think the progress of technology has made everyone learn more than ever before. I think this movie captures students college life well. If I had to add anything to this it would be more of the life on campus in different organizations but also the things needing to be done at home with your family.

Its not about the technology

I agree with Mrs. Hines when she stated "While I completely agree with the fact that these are innovative tools for teaching and learning, I do not agree that these are the first thing we need to intrigue change in our classrooms." I feel these are great tools but in order to get a child to concentrate you shouldn't need i pods and podcast to make a child pay attention maybe to enhance a child's learning. If each teacher and student could connect more mentally then the access need for technology wouldn't matter. The four things a teacher must recognize were correct. #1 Teachers must be learners, to demonstrate that no matter what school you graduate from no matter how many awards you have won, you need to be able to keep up with the world your kids live in. I feel like following a curriculum is all nice and good but each student needs a teacher who is willing to go beyond that to enhance there learning.
#2 Learning and teaching are not the same thing. I feel that no matter how many times you teach a certain topic if a student doesn't get it then the job isn't yet complete. i think a teacher should listen to students input to see which parts should be better explained or if someone has a better way to help understand the lesson. #3 Technology is useless without good teaching, if you don't know how to use it how are you going to be able to show someone else how to. A teacher needs to know when to use technology. #4 Be a 21st century teacher without technology . Great point I think technology is nice but if a student cannot remember you for more than that then the job your doing isn't good enough. I want kids to feel comfortable with me as a teacher and also someone they can come talk too about there problems. To be able to be a good parental guidance is important if i can save one person from the streets and gangs I will doing my job well. I think passion and determination is the key to success.

Is it okay to be technologically illiterate teacher

I agree with him throughout this post a teacher needs to be able to have some kind of technological literacy. A person has to be able to learn these particular tools in order to even be successful in there teachings. How are we suppose to motivate someone else to learn if weren't willing to motivate ourselves to learn more about technology which is the face of the earth today. One thing I liked the most was the fact that he knows technology is the end and be all of education.
The statement "If a teacher today is not technologically literate and is willing to make the effort to learn more its equivalent to a teacher 30 years ago who didn't know how to read and write" This is true how are you going to teach if you don't want to learn also. This post is incredible the way he broke the century differences down. Because the more technology being created and discovered the more each century a person is going to be required to learn and will go into not only teaching but ever profession.

Media Count

This media count just shows you how much technology is being used within seconds across the world. Many people wouldn't think changes happen that quick but obviously they do. I never would of thought that much money is spent on gifts on facebook. All these social networks are becoming even more popular to where even our parents are joining things such as facebook. I remember hearing people talk about how pointless it was and how dangerous but now there joining in on the fun. I think those sites are only safe as you want them to be. I think the graph shows us as students that if things are increasing like this within seconds in the future when technology is supposedly getting bigger then we are going to have our hands full inside those classrooms. To some people that could be very intimidating because they want to be paid more for the increase in work they are responsible for now. Technological literacy will always be a most to be able to teach and even more communicate with the world more successfully, because you need to have some understanding to relate this things to other students.

Blog Post Assignment 1

Did you know?

This has to be one of the most informative videos about the world. It really shows you how much the world of technology has changed. The fact that myspace would be the 5th largest country if it really existed, shows you how far the world of technology has come. To be able to connect with your family and friends in other countries in a matter of minutes over myspace is incredible. In the video is stated that "For Students starting a 4 year technological degree this means that... half of what they learn in the first year of study will be outdated by their third year of study." Which in it self tells you that the growth of technology increases each day. It also showed how big China is as a country and with the number of people in China they could create a lot of new technology. It shows you whats popular today could be gone tomorrow.

Mr.Winkle Wakes

Mr.Winkle Wakes express the usage of computers in school because technology is more important to kids today in school. Because by the time they graduate technology will be even bigger, so if they haven't received the basics in technology in high school by college they will be completely lost in the world of technology. I think if schools incorporate the use of technology and computers the insight and knowledge will become better. I think it could actually improve it child's grades, kids get a better learning with also computers and teachers if they can involve the curriculum. I think the toughest part would be funding for this type of technology where would they get the money.

The Importance of Creativity

During the video Ken Robinson said something very important that made me think he said " Creativity is important as literacy." I believe that because if you not letting a child express themselves how will you ever know that your getting everything a child has. I agree that inorder to really succeed in life a person needs a masters degree, because each year it seems as if the value of a degree becomes less. School systems have to get a way of letting kids express themselves and show some creativity. I think as a future educator you have to embrace the world of creativity and give a child a chance to express it.
I think because of the nature of the world and the types of things kids do. Many school systems do not like to take this kind of risk in letting kids express there creativity, because everyone wants to be a rapper or a superstar. Rappers express some poor forms of creativity that it really rubs people the wrong way.

Harness your Digital Smarts

I agree its good to switch up the teaching methods, because kids get tired of looking at blackboards all day. I think incorporating computers and other different digital teaching techniques will help exercise a child's mind. Every person needs to be in touch with technology to be able to keep up with many changes in the world. In class today many kids dont get a chance to use there brain to the maximum and if they did kids could be more creative and also advanced in the world of technology. I really like how Mrs.Davis has connected her students mind to the entire world of technology. The trip to the middle east had to be a great measure of how far she has become in teaching her students.
The kids teaching her terraforming was incredible because everyone expects the teacher to know everything and she should be the one teaching the students but she actually was able to learn something from the kids and actually use it. She was open minded in actually listening to her students and what they had to say. I love her passion for teaching not just a job she actually loves what she is doing. I took other courses dealing with computers but none of them never taught me something I didn't know, I wish schools would take risk on courses and try to improve the kids knowledge on technology and computers.