Sunday, May 2, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Final Blog Assighnment
1) -Blogs, I found them everywhere once I looked for them, prior to this class I never took the time or had the interest to read blog posts. Blogging definitely opened up a new perspective of the internet.
-Google, prior to this class I used a basic yahoo email account, never thinking of the applications google had to offer. I'm glad I now have the experience.
-Picasa, as much as I like to take pictures I can really see myself getting to know this software better and using it often.
-Podcast,Video cast, and Youtube. I love to youtube, whether its comedians or just random videos to make me laugh, now if I'm ever lucky enough top catch something funny on tape I have the ability to share it with the world.
-Google Earth, fantastic technology, I definitely plan on using this more inside and out the class room.
-Technological literacy, I never claimed to be...but now I can hopefully build on the skills I've learned in EDM class and provide insight to others who can also benefit.
-Future of schools, I think this is the most important topic of the EDM class, I realized this class is here for me to help myself in order to help my students learn necessary skills.
2)Things I'd like to have learned in this class? Well, this class far surpassed any of my expectations, if I had one choice to change something it would only be to add more focus on the big projects and have less tedious assignments.
3)Things I learned that I wish I had Not? This really doesn't apply to me, if anything should be not useful to me, its all the book marking software I had to download. But maybe I will find a reason to use it later.
4)Did the class excite me in anyway? Yes, the class was filled with interesting activities where I learn a lot of new information.
5)Did I find anything in class to be particularly "intellectually challenging"? Not really, mostly everything was interesting but not so much challenging. If there was a challenging part of the course it would be the patients you would have to have to follow videos and instruction, sometimes they were extremely time consuming.
6)were you bored in this class at anytime? Bored maybe..Frustrated definitely, the time we spent in class was not constructive enough, the class time could have been more productive if there were specific tasks assigned.
7)Would I change this class in anyway? Yes (see answer to #6)
8)Am I technologically literate at the moment? Moderately speaking, yes.
9)How will I maintain or improve my technological literacy? I plan on taking several of the tools I've learned and continue to build as a teacher with them, to name a few: blogging, skyping, google applications, and creating podcasts.
-Google, prior to this class I used a basic yahoo email account, never thinking of the applications google had to offer. I'm glad I now have the experience.
-Picasa, as much as I like to take pictures I can really see myself getting to know this software better and using it often.
-Podcast,Video cast, and Youtube. I love to youtube, whether its comedians or just random videos to make me laugh, now if I'm ever lucky enough top catch something funny on tape I have the ability to share it with the world.
-Google Earth, fantastic technology, I definitely plan on using this more inside and out the class room.
-Technological literacy, I never claimed to be...but now I can hopefully build on the skills I've learned in EDM class and provide insight to others who can also benefit.
-Future of schools, I think this is the most important topic of the EDM class, I realized this class is here for me to help myself in order to help my students learn necessary skills.
2)Things I'd like to have learned in this class? Well, this class far surpassed any of my expectations, if I had one choice to change something it would only be to add more focus on the big projects and have less tedious assignments.
3)Things I learned that I wish I had Not? This really doesn't apply to me, if anything should be not useful to me, its all the book marking software I had to download. But maybe I will find a reason to use it later.
4)Did the class excite me in anyway? Yes, the class was filled with interesting activities where I learn a lot of new information.
5)Did I find anything in class to be particularly "intellectually challenging"? Not really, mostly everything was interesting but not so much challenging. If there was a challenging part of the course it would be the patients you would have to have to follow videos and instruction, sometimes they were extremely time consuming.
6)were you bored in this class at anytime? Bored maybe..Frustrated definitely, the time we spent in class was not constructive enough, the class time could have been more productive if there were specific tasks assigned.
7)Would I change this class in anyway? Yes (see answer to #6)
8)Am I technologically literate at the moment? Moderately speaking, yes.
9)How will I maintain or improve my technological literacy? I plan on taking several of the tools I've learned and continue to build as a teacher with them, to name a few: blogging, skyping, google applications, and creating podcasts.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
NPR Blog on Wikipedia Assignment for Feb 14
I knew that wikipedia was somewhat unreliable in this way thanks to the Comedy Central show Tosh.O, but I didn't consider it's manipulation to these extents. These articles I can say will save me some valuable research time as well as creditability when searching for the facts. Shout out to Virgil Griffith for his scanner, it's always cool when exposing large companies and their execs scheming and doing dirt.
Blog Post Assignment for Feb 7
"It's Not About the Tools, It's about the Skills"
The writer explains his or her thoughts on technology and the reactions of fellow teachers and parents about the use of technology in the classroom. I guess technology's potential relies on the enthusiasm and goals of the teacher as well as they're students.
I am positive that new technologies will be useful tools in my teaching methods. In almost every audio and video cast I've come across, I have had a better understand for topics in my classroom discussions. So if I can find more ways to communicate and share information with my future students while showing them to do the same I see only a positive outcome in learning.
The writer explains his or her thoughts on technology and the reactions of fellow teachers and parents about the use of technology in the classroom. I guess technology's potential relies on the enthusiasm and goals of the teacher as well as they're students.
I am positive that new technologies will be useful tools in my teaching methods. In almost every audio and video cast I've come across, I have had a better understand for topics in my classroom discussions. So if I can find more ways to communicate and share information with my future students while showing them to do the same I see only a positive outcome in learning.
Pod Cast Assignment for Jan 31
Smart Board Lessons Podcast
I think the information was very useful and well thought out. There was several points the commentator made on the usefulness of these smart boards in the classroom. One being the option of audio conferencing, also to mention if there are any delays in the meeting it could be recorded and edited for better quality. The smart board could also be used by class rooms to get ideas from one another for students and teachers. For example if there is an interest in over seas studies there is a window that shares the classroom experience. Also this technology makes it easy to collaborate with other professionals in your field of interest.
Kid Cast #62
In this pod cast, video casting is talked about, for an example if an audience does not share through verbal interaction the video still can be used as a mean of communication. For example videos capture the facial expressions in a reaction. This also allows complex subjects to be better understood in a video demonstration. By these advantages of video, when students participate they to are developing greater communication skills. As far as involvement, video editing and resources are more time consuming than audio.
Ed TechTalk #158
This pod cast talked about the issue of a bill being passed in congress to expand the availability of broad internet nation wide. Although I am not familiar with specifics of the bill, the just of it is important, being that there be a federal plan set in motion to provide broadband internet service to rural areas throughout the United States. Also allowing more competition among providers to offset costs.
Mac Break Weekly #186
Topics up for discussion in this pod casts were the I-Pad vs. Mac Pro, and Palm vs. I-Phone. Although I do not own any of these products was able to get some useful insight on how big businesses either hit it big or flop when releasing these products on the market. For example the hosts hit on issue like how one product might flop due to its lack of financial backup. Meaning if a company can not dish out the cash needed to fix unseen problems after a product is released, then they will not be competitive nor remain popular with consumers when newer products come on the market.
This Week in Photography #140
Well although I have no experience with photo-shop or even cameras that you don't have to wind for that matter, I was still able to get some useful info from this podcast. These guys and lady talked about and explain to the audience what to expect from different photography trade shows. For example the PMA vs. WPPI trade show which WPPI is based on what to do to make money from your photography and how to do it. All and all, this podcast shared different experiences of the hosts which they all concluded that trade shows are predominately there for the networking aspects
I think the information was very useful and well thought out. There was several points the commentator made on the usefulness of these smart boards in the classroom. One being the option of audio conferencing, also to mention if there are any delays in the meeting it could be recorded and edited for better quality. The smart board could also be used by class rooms to get ideas from one another for students and teachers. For example if there is an interest in over seas studies there is a window that shares the classroom experience. Also this technology makes it easy to collaborate with other professionals in your field of interest.
Kid Cast #62
In this pod cast, video casting is talked about, for an example if an audience does not share through verbal interaction the video still can be used as a mean of communication. For example videos capture the facial expressions in a reaction. This also allows complex subjects to be better understood in a video demonstration. By these advantages of video, when students participate they to are developing greater communication skills. As far as involvement, video editing and resources are more time consuming than audio.
Ed TechTalk #158
This pod cast talked about the issue of a bill being passed in congress to expand the availability of broad internet nation wide. Although I am not familiar with specifics of the bill, the just of it is important, being that there be a federal plan set in motion to provide broadband internet service to rural areas throughout the United States. Also allowing more competition among providers to offset costs.
Mac Break Weekly #186
Topics up for discussion in this pod casts were the I-Pad vs. Mac Pro, and Palm vs. I-Phone. Although I do not own any of these products was able to get some useful insight on how big businesses either hit it big or flop when releasing these products on the market. For example the hosts hit on issue like how one product might flop due to its lack of financial backup. Meaning if a company can not dish out the cash needed to fix unseen problems after a product is released, then they will not be competitive nor remain popular with consumers when newer products come on the market.
This Week in Photography #140
Well although I have no experience with photo-shop or even cameras that you don't have to wind for that matter, I was still able to get some useful info from this podcast. These guys and lady talked about and explain to the audience what to expect from different photography trade shows. For example the PMA vs. WPPI trade show which WPPI is based on what to do to make money from your photography and how to do it. All and all, this podcast shared different experiences of the hosts which they all concluded that trade shows are predominately there for the networking aspects
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Project 6 Skype
I think this is an amazing service, not only is Skype free but it is fast and user friendly. Skype allowed me to get in contact with an old friend from back home in North Carolina. Since Leigh and I both used a wireless connection we were able to give each other tours of our home and I was introduced to her two year old baby girl Emma. I am very excited about continuing my use of Skype and hope to get more friends in other parts of the country involved.
EDM TV Questionaire
Questions and Results
1) What genre of television do you most enjoy?
50% Comedy
20% Reality
10% Drama
10% Action/Adventure
2) Approx. how many hours a week do you spend watching television?
20% 1-3 hrs
60% 3-7 hrs
20% >7 hrs
3) Who do you usually watch television with?
60% Family
30% Friends
10% Alone
4) Thank You for your answers...
20% I really enjoyed your questionnaire
80% Your welcome
0% Whatever Man
1) What genre of television do you most enjoy?
50% Comedy
20% Reality
10% Drama
10% Action/Adventure
2) Approx. how many hours a week do you spend watching television?
20% 1-3 hrs
60% 3-7 hrs
20% >7 hrs
3) Who do you usually watch television with?
60% Family
30% Friends
10% Alone
4) Thank You for your answers...
20% I really enjoyed your questionnaire
80% Your welcome
0% Whatever Man
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Personal Learning Network
Sharon Elin
Amber Fleming
Summer Anderson
Marrianne Lane
Steve Sullivan
Amy Cole
Samantha Zugg
Amber Fleming
Summer Anderson
Marrianne Lane
Steve Sullivan
Amy Cole
Samantha Zugg
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Comments4Teachers
A passionate cry for educational reform
First I would like to state this post is required for my EDM Class at South Alabama University, also I will be following this blog on my blog which I am also required to write the URL to, which is : chestnutkennethedm310.blogspot.com
AND my class blog : edm310.blogspot.com
Okay, I think this young guy has a solid view point on his issues regardless of his "experience." I agree with what he has described, and I know the classroom environment changes while furthering your education, but my argument is why spend so much time and money teaching kids information or "facts" that will not help them find solutions to their real world problems?
First I would like to state this post is required for my EDM Class at South Alabama University, also I will be following this blog on my blog which I am also required to write the URL to, which is : chestnutkennethedm310.blogspot.com
AND my class blog : edm310.blogspot.com
Okay, I think this young guy has a solid view point on his issues regardless of his "experience." I agree with what he has described, and I know the classroom environment changes while furthering your education, but my argument is why spend so much time and money teaching kids information or "facts" that will not help them find solutions to their real world problems?
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
EDM Class Blogs
A VISION OF STUDENTS TODAY by Michael Wesch
Michael Wesh and his 07 class at Kansas State made a very informative and edgy short film about the current conditions which college students are expected to perform in. To say the least, the statistics and information shown are alarming. There is no question that the world around us is changing, information and communication are being spread faster and technology is preceding it.
I enjoyed this video because it clears the air on issues that most college students can agree with. For example, buying expensive books that are never used, also having to memorize learning material that will never be beneficial to students in their professions. Its understood that college is a place that produces educated individuals in various subjects but, where is the line drawn where materials that are required for a diploma are no longer useful in modern society? Interesting as a lot of required classes may be, I would still rather replace them with lessons that can further my skills at the profession that I chose.
IT'S NOT AABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY by Kelly Hines
I agree with Ms. Hines in the fact that the needed reform in education will not come from the students but from the teachers. How can students understand and produce an outcome that their teacher does not already understand and produce?
This also brings up a lot of questions on whether a person should be a teacher or instructor. Learning is the first step to teaching and when it comes to children and young adults its should be followed.
IS IT OKAY TO BE A TECHNOLOGICALLY ILLITERATE TEACHER?
Michael Wesh and his 07 class at Kansas State made a very informative and edgy short film about the current conditions which college students are expected to perform in. To say the least, the statistics and information shown are alarming. There is no question that the world around us is changing, information and communication are being spread faster and technology is preceding it.
I enjoyed this video because it clears the air on issues that most college students can agree with. For example, buying expensive books that are never used, also having to memorize learning material that will never be beneficial to students in their professions. Its understood that college is a place that produces educated individuals in various subjects but, where is the line drawn where materials that are required for a diploma are no longer useful in modern society? Interesting as a lot of required classes may be, I would still rather replace them with lessons that can further my skills at the profession that I chose.
IT'S NOT AABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY by Kelly Hines
I agree with Ms. Hines in the fact that the needed reform in education will not come from the students but from the teachers. How can students understand and produce an outcome that their teacher does not already understand and produce?
This also brings up a lot of questions on whether a person should be a teacher or instructor. Learning is the first step to teaching and when it comes to children and young adults its should be followed.
IS IT OKAY TO BE A TECHNOLOGICALLY ILLITERATE TEACHER?
Sunday, January 17, 2010
EDM Class Blogs
DID YOU KNOW? by Karl Fisch
Wow, some very interesting theories and logic in this short film. The impact of some of the statements were just astonishing. Everyone should be aware of how much technology has advanced and also who in the world are making those advancements.
If in the age of mercantilism the nation that controlled the supply to demands were the super power than surely in this age the nation that supplies the technological advancements are going to respectively behave the same way. Looks like India and China are reaching for the title while the US is worried about American Idol and Jersey Shore. For our sake I hope singers and fist pumping are gonna be a commodity in the future...
MR. WINKLE WAKES by Matthew Needleman
I enjoyed how this creator waited to make his main point until the end of the film, really made a big impact to a serious issue. At first the film seemed to portray the major technological advancements society has made in the past decade as astonishing accomplishments. But then emphasizes that as a nation we still lack to provide our students the necessary tools to get a leg up in this high speed age of technology.
A great message, and although expressed with creativity the issue is very real.
SCHOOLS KILL CREATIVITY by Ken Robinson
Wow, this video is so refreshing! As a future educator it is inspiring to see established and successful individuals in your field that are actively confronting these issues. We all know how the education system is set up for economic stimulus, but looking at the history of industrial nations it is clear that economic growth has been made possible through peoples innovations or in other words through creativity.
The fact that some of what we are teaching today will be obsolete in the near future what are we really gaining by not fully stimulating are students creativity. This EDM 310 class has already turn me on to a lot of useful information and this video in particular has been enlightening.
THE TEACHERPRENEUR by Viki Davis
Ms. Viki you truly are a teacherpreneur! I enjoyed this video because it shows that our youth has the ability and skills to learn and excel in this digital age if only given the opportunities. Giving students those opportunities is exactly what Ms. Davis has done, and the students seem to be doing exceptionally well with them.
Along with building skills that will be needed in the working world, these students have reached out to other parts of the world and developed connections that some would have thought impossible. In this day and age communication and networking skills are vital and thanks to one teacher a small Georgia school will not go without them.
Wow, some very interesting theories and logic in this short film. The impact of some of the statements were just astonishing. Everyone should be aware of how much technology has advanced and also who in the world are making those advancements.
If in the age of mercantilism the nation that controlled the supply to demands were the super power than surely in this age the nation that supplies the technological advancements are going to respectively behave the same way. Looks like India and China are reaching for the title while the US is worried about American Idol and Jersey Shore. For our sake I hope singers and fist pumping are gonna be a commodity in the future...
MR. WINKLE WAKES by Matthew Needleman
I enjoyed how this creator waited to make his main point until the end of the film, really made a big impact to a serious issue. At first the film seemed to portray the major technological advancements society has made in the past decade as astonishing accomplishments. But then emphasizes that as a nation we still lack to provide our students the necessary tools to get a leg up in this high speed age of technology.
A great message, and although expressed with creativity the issue is very real.
SCHOOLS KILL CREATIVITY by Ken Robinson
Wow, this video is so refreshing! As a future educator it is inspiring to see established and successful individuals in your field that are actively confronting these issues. We all know how the education system is set up for economic stimulus, but looking at the history of industrial nations it is clear that economic growth has been made possible through peoples innovations or in other words through creativity.
The fact that some of what we are teaching today will be obsolete in the near future what are we really gaining by not fully stimulating are students creativity. This EDM 310 class has already turn me on to a lot of useful information and this video in particular has been enlightening.
THE TEACHERPRENEUR by Viki Davis
Ms. Viki you truly are a teacherpreneur! I enjoyed this video because it shows that our youth has the ability and skills to learn and excel in this digital age if only given the opportunities. Giving students those opportunities is exactly what Ms. Davis has done, and the students seem to be doing exceptionally well with them.
Along with building skills that will be needed in the working world, these students have reached out to other parts of the world and developed connections that some would have thought impossible. In this day and age communication and networking skills are vital and thanks to one teacher a small Georgia school will not go without them.
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