Duke University began intergrading iPod use in their classrooms in August 2004. It is a great way that students can record their teacher’s lectures and replay it back at a later time. If a student misses class, they can download the lecture off of iTunes. It is a great way for students that write slow to replay the lecture and make sure they get all of the information. I believe that the cost of an iPod is quite expensive, but the students at Duke University are getting more then what it is worth. They seem to even like to use them off campus on interview and other important factors. One student said that it paid off at the end of the semester, because she had an A. So, therefore, their grades are improving from the use of iPods in the classrooms.
The difference in an iPod and a regular voice recorder is, in fact, you can see the person talking on the iPod. IPods are like mini video camera, but you can download and upload information to them. They are also used for storing picture, music, games, and you name it and it can probably be done. I believe they are effective in the classroom, because they offer so much to just be a single device. Ipods are a wonderful device. I own an ipod and I love the availability right at my fingertips.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Week 7
I chose to read the November article, in which was about the school getting wireless internet. I enjoyed the article very much, because I wondered to myself before read the article, why do they need wireless internet. The answer to this schools reason was that our society demands it. When you really think about how useful the wireless internet is and how much the students are getting out of it, then you appreciate it. I believe that students are really benefiting from it. It will offer them a way to use the internet more efficiently. It will provide the students will more resources.
If you think about what todays most widely used research tool, of course, it is the internet. I believe that schools that provide wireless internet is certainly increasing the range of resources to their students. I would love to teach at a school that offered wireless internet, because not only are the students benefiting, but the teachers are also.
I loved this quote from his blog:
We are moving from:
“do your own work” to “work with others”
“just in case” to “just in time” learning
“hand it in” to “publish it.”
- Will Richardson
If you think about what todays most widely used research tool, of course, it is the internet. I believe that schools that provide wireless internet is certainly increasing the range of resources to their students. I would love to teach at a school that offered wireless internet, because not only are the students benefiting, but the teachers are also.
I loved this quote from his blog:
We are moving from:
“do your own work” to “work with others”
“just in case” to “just in time” learning
“hand it in” to “publish it.”
- Will Richardson
Week 6
I believe it is very important that educators must be aware of technology. They should be able to use the computer quite well. I believe that there are essential points of a computer that will better the teacher. A teacher should strive to learn how to use a computer. They are very helpful. I use the computer everyday. I rely on it very much, in fact, I will use the computer frequently in my classroom.
Teachers that do not know how to use a computer, should learn. I agree with the blog. I do not think that you should be able to graduate from college now without at least the basic computer skills. He also says that teachers should not be proud that they can not use the computer. I hear it all the time, "we did not have computers when I was in school." I think they should learn. I believe teachers should set an example for the students; meaning that teachers should strive to learn the basics of a computer. If teachers do not strive to learn the computer then why should their students put forward effort if their teachers are not trying.
Teachers that do not know how to use a computer, should learn. I agree with the blog. I do not think that you should be able to graduate from college now without at least the basic computer skills. He also says that teachers should not be proud that they can not use the computer. I hear it all the time, "we did not have computers when I was in school." I think they should learn. I believe teachers should set an example for the students; meaning that teachers should strive to learn the basics of a computer. If teachers do not strive to learn the computer then why should their students put forward effort if their teachers are not trying.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Week 5
Sandaig Primary School is located in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Their blog offers parents, teachers, students, and the community to get a brief understanding of what is going on inside the school. It shows activities that the students are participating in and allows the parents/teachers to comments back. I really enjoyed this web blog, because it offers a way to let the whole community to get involved. This school looks as if it has great parent involvement from the blog. Check it out, Sandaig Primary School Blog
Lakewood School is located in Kenora, Ontario. This school offers links to three different teachers. I believe that this school was on a great start with this blog. The school itself
had the blog, then each parent or student could click on their teacher. It was like each class had their individual blog, but also a blog for the whole school. This blog has not been updated since December. It needs a little work but looks like it is going to be very successful! Check it out, Lakewood School Blog
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Week 4
Robert S. Hyer Elementary has a blog page designed by the principal, Greg Smith. He uses the blog to announce important information to the teachers, students, and parents. He has videos of programs they held at school, so the assembly can be viewed even if the you were not available to be there. He announces important dates, in which allows parents to say informed of what is going on. He also has links to other web pages that may offer valuable school related information. Many parents/teachers comment on the blogs, in which allows them to be apart of the happenings at the school. I believe that this is a great idea and in fact a great blog that keeps the whole school up to date with what is going on. Check it out!! http://hyerprincipal.blogspot.com/
George Hall Elementary is located right here in the Maysville community in downtown Mobile, Alabama. The technology group of the school started a website, in which it also offers a blog. It allows parents, teachers, students, and the community to stay connected with all the school happenings. It is dedicated to the student work on grade level field trips, but is not limited to just that. I believe that this school has a great idea, in which it had many comments from parents. It in fact keeps everyone outside of the school involved. It is broken down by grade level. Each grade level has valuable information about what that class is doing. The only thing that I believe that could improve was there was not any pictures, but this school is really “on top” of things. It is a great blog! http://georgehall.wetpaint.com/
George Hall Elementary is located right here in the Maysville community in downtown Mobile, Alabama. The technology group of the school started a website, in which it also offers a blog. It allows parents, teachers, students, and the community to stay connected with all the school happenings. It is dedicated to the student work on grade level field trips, but is not limited to just that. I believe that this school has a great idea, in which it had many comments from parents. It in fact keeps everyone outside of the school involved. It is broken down by grade level. Each grade level has valuable information about what that class is doing. The only thing that I believe that could improve was there was not any pictures, but this school is really “on top” of things. It is a great blog! http://georgehall.wetpaint.com/
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