Of course this some how turns back to Education, as most items in my life do.
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Friday, July 2, 2010
Day 3: Start a New Adventure
Day 3 didn't have to be tech related and nor should it be. I am starting my adventure to complete the Outerbanks 1/2 Marathon this coming November. This is my journey to meet up with on November 14th. I will have the chance to rebuild my running. It has been at least 5 years since my last full marathon and I get to enjoy the "ride" with some great friends along my favorite coast.
Of course this some how turns back to Education, as most items in my life do.
Of course this some how turns back to Education, as most items in my life do.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Day 2: Blog Carnival
I did it I am now on Day 2. Interesting concept this blog carnival thang?! The long and the short of a blog carnival that I can see is that it is a great way to get your blog noticed and get participation from interested and relevant parties. I didn't find one that I felt like joining yet, however I am not giving up on the idea yet.
I did find a very useful blog and carnival that I am going to recommend to the ESL teachers I will be working with in a few weeks. The English Language Technology term was very new to me and something I have been thinking about for quite some time. I am glad to see that there is a movement towards integrating technology to meet the needs of the English Language Learner. Here is my new blog to follow http://educationaltechnologyinelt.blogspot.com/2010/05/visual-literacy-flickr-fed-web-20-tools.html
Best of all I really enjoyed the blog carnival post on the Q&A English-Learning Blog. What a clever way to answer basic blog carnival questions while directing the reader to some great new posts.
Like I stated before, I am not giving up on this blog carnival thang yet...
I did find a very useful blog and carnival that I am going to recommend to the ESL teachers I will be working with in a few weeks. The English Language Technology term was very new to me and something I have been thinking about for quite some time. I am glad to see that there is a movement towards integrating technology to meet the needs of the English Language Learner. Here is my new blog to follow http://educationaltechnologyinelt.blogspot.com/2010/05/visual-literacy-flickr-fed-web-20-tools.html
Best of all I really enjoyed the blog carnival post on the Q&A English-Learning Blog. What a clever way to answer basic blog carnival questions while directing the reader to some great new posts.
Like I stated before, I am not giving up on this blog carnival thang yet...
Monday, June 21, 2010
Day 1: 30 Goals in 30 Days Challenge
Day 1: Diary Entry
This diary entry stems from accepting the 30 Goals in 30 days challenge. I am looking forward to starting this but as with any 30 day system I start off with great gusto and lag to the finish line. I am making it a mandatory task to complete this task. However, completing these tasks within 30 consecutive days is not mandatory.
Taking on this challenge is attributed to my continuous effort to carry out my teaching Mantra: "The Day I Stop Learning, Is the Day I stop Teaching" I don't know who said that or if I actually could patent it as my own. I consistently refer to this while working with teachers and students.
How can I be a hypocrite and sit at my desk preparing for learners and not develop my own learning environment. Sure, it was easy when I was working on my Masters Degree. I had the opportunity to always make my learning relevant. I also had the large tuition bill to push me to achieve these tasks in a more timely manner. The one thing I really did learn from this experience of learning while teaching was that it made it so much more enjoyable to develop lessons. I am a glutton for punishment and I do love to develop lessons. Why? Because these lessons are authentic and tailored to the students' needs, not just the standards goal for that particular date and time. Nerdy as it may be... I love learning and teaching.
So, Day 1 was to write a journal or diary entry. There, I published it....
Why am I doing this 30 days? I want to carry out my teaching Mantra and encourage others to do the same.
This diary entry stems from accepting the 30 Goals in 30 days challenge. I am looking forward to starting this but as with any 30 day system I start off with great gusto and lag to the finish line. I am making it a mandatory task to complete this task. However, completing these tasks within 30 consecutive days is not mandatory.
Taking on this challenge is attributed to my continuous effort to carry out my teaching Mantra: "The Day I Stop Learning, Is the Day I stop Teaching" I don't know who said that or if I actually could patent it as my own. I consistently refer to this while working with teachers and students.
How can I be a hypocrite and sit at my desk preparing for learners and not develop my own learning environment. Sure, it was easy when I was working on my Masters Degree. I had the opportunity to always make my learning relevant. I also had the large tuition bill to push me to achieve these tasks in a more timely manner. The one thing I really did learn from this experience of learning while teaching was that it made it so much more enjoyable to develop lessons. I am a glutton for punishment and I do love to develop lessons. Why? Because these lessons are authentic and tailored to the students' needs, not just the standards goal for that particular date and time. Nerdy as it may be... I love learning and teaching.
So, Day 1 was to write a journal or diary entry. There, I published it....
Why am I doing this 30 days? I want to carry out my teaching Mantra and encourage others to do the same.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
When I Become a Teacher
I don’t quite remember where I was when I first saw this, but I would have to say this was the video that started it all. This is the video that made me think about what I really want to do with my education degree.
Monday, October 19, 2009
More Moodle
Considerations for Implementing Moodle: http://www.mguhlin.org/2009/02/moodle-habitudes-constructing-online.html
2 Minute Moodle Tutorials: http://human.edublogs.org/moodle-tutorials-2-minute-moodles/
I have to admit I was a self-taught Moodler and I could have used some of these sites and tips. Please feel free to share your experience(s) with Moodle.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Lessons Learned with Response Systems in a Real Classroom
The past few weeks I have been working with teachers using the Smart Student Responders or formally known as The Senteo Student Response System.
As always the SmartTech website has been a valuable resource for tutorials, resources, and easy handouts to assist with setting up specific Smart features. Specifically under the teacher resources the Senteo Interactive site provides handouts and resources for setting up the Smart Student Response System in your classroom.
Here are some lessons learned with using Student Response Systems in the Real Classroom.
Start with the Basics: Test out the response system in short stints with and without students. Don't push to use the response system immediately to collect data. There is a novelty for the teacher and the learner when first using the system. This novelty and coolness will wear off as you play with the basic components.
Don't Reinvent the Wheel: This is a common rule with anything in education. Odds are there is already something out there created and posted on the internet. Modify to meet your classroom and content needs. Try the Senteo Question Bank
Use Your Personel: You are not the only one trying something new nor are you the only one that needs help and support. Seek out someone at your school site and/or district that can support your needs with your new "tool". Start now, suggest some additional strategies and resources to this blog!
Add your comments and suggestions for integrating student response systems.
As always the SmartTech website has been a valuable resource for tutorials, resources, and easy handouts to assist with setting up specific Smart features. Specifically under the teacher resources the Senteo Interactive site provides handouts and resources for setting up the Smart Student Response System in your classroom.
Here are some lessons learned with using Student Response Systems in the Real Classroom.
Start with the Basics: Test out the response system in short stints with and without students. Don't push to use the response system immediately to collect data. There is a novelty for the teacher and the learner when first using the system. This novelty and coolness will wear off as you play with the basic components.
Don't Reinvent the Wheel: This is a common rule with anything in education. Odds are there is already something out there created and posted on the internet. Modify to meet your classroom and content needs. Try the Senteo Question Bank
Use Your Personel: You are not the only one trying something new nor are you the only one that needs help and support. Seek out someone at your school site and/or district that can support your needs with your new "tool". Start now, suggest some additional strategies and resources to this blog!
Add your comments and suggestions for integrating student response systems.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
What would the world be like?
PBL overview
What would the world be like if more classrooms looked like this?
What do you identify as the key words for Project Based Learning. Add these onto or within your post.
What would the world be like if more classrooms looked like this?
What do you identify as the key words for Project Based Learning. Add these onto or within your post.
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