This is my copyright assignment which I completed in a group. We used Google Documents which is something anyone with a GMail account can use and you do not have to have any particular operating system and you also can use it on any computer in the world. AS a group we looked at Fairuse Harbor and we then wrote a review on what we had learnt and combined the information. (This is only 2 of the 3 people's collaboration. I am still waiting for the final part - I will then update it).
Copyright Assignment
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
iMovie (NETS I, II, III & V)
This is my iMovie which I created using iMovie. I used different clips and out them all together. I also used transitions between the videos and I also inserted music over the movie and I inserted information on some of the clips and also a rolling credit page.
Wiki Assignment (NETS I, II, III, V)
This is my Wiki Page I created about Google Documents and how you can use it to create polls and quizzes that you can use for students in the classroom. My peers can look at this on the Wiki and anyone can gain access to it in one place where there is information on different tools that can be used in the classroom.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Google Earth - I see You!! (NETS I, II, IV)
I used Google Earth to map out what the different places I have lived throughout my life and my journey that I took over to California.
I began at the hospital I was born at and then I moved along to the all the different places that I have lived in my lifetime. I then did the transatlantic journey to America and then my daily journey that I have to make from the dorm on campus to my classes!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Journal 10 - Five Steps to an Accessible Classroom Website.
Amundson, L. (2009). Five steps to an acessible classroom website. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(3), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=November_No_3_5&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4436&ContentID=24615&DirectListComboInd=D
When I began to read the article I became shocked about the different ways in which people can use the computer and the different ways in which they can do things that everyone else can do. I felt slightly ashamed that I had not thought about this before, but more enlightened and intrigued by what they rest d the article had in it.
The first step which was taken was a simple one which would also help the other people in the class and not just those with disabilities. By using simple headings as suggested it will make it simpler for everyone to use and easier for everyone to gain better access to it. The way that they suggest to use the access key's instead of a roll down menu is also something which would enable other students to have access to information in a quicker way and again it would make it more accessible to other students.
The next step that they advise you to take is to make sure that you provide text to all the images and visual things on the web-page. This would not only help the people who have disabilities, but also the ones who learn in different ways such as those who are not visual learners. The final steps are ones to ensure that the different links are easily titled and that people would be able to make sure that this is the one that they want to go to, also the final step is to make sure that the web page is able to be used by any one with a disability. You can do this in anyway that you want, whether you test it or you get someone else to test it for you.
Could this also benefit parents and not just students?
YES! Not only would it make it easier for students to go through and locate things, but parents would also be able to use the website more easily and they would be able to take part the same as any other parent regardless of their disability and they would also feel as though they are being included in the child's life. They could also help the student with their work as well, so they could feel involved in their child's education.
Would all students benefit from these changes?
As I have stated above, I feel that all students would benefit from the changes which would be made to the websites as they would be able to use their different strengths to use the resources available to them. It could benefit all the students, especially if they don't have a specific disability and they just have problems using certain types of information and also if they have trouble with the interpretation of the information as well. Anything which makes things easier for the students to use means that they can gain more from it as they are not getting caught up in the different things which can distract the student from the information which they need to get to. Sometimes simpler is better for all people, not just those with disabilities.
When I began to read the article I became shocked about the different ways in which people can use the computer and the different ways in which they can do things that everyone else can do. I felt slightly ashamed that I had not thought about this before, but more enlightened and intrigued by what they rest d the article had in it.
The first step which was taken was a simple one which would also help the other people in the class and not just those with disabilities. By using simple headings as suggested it will make it simpler for everyone to use and easier for everyone to gain better access to it. The way that they suggest to use the access key's instead of a roll down menu is also something which would enable other students to have access to information in a quicker way and again it would make it more accessible to other students.
The next step that they advise you to take is to make sure that you provide text to all the images and visual things on the web-page. This would not only help the people who have disabilities, but also the ones who learn in different ways such as those who are not visual learners. The final steps are ones to ensure that the different links are easily titled and that people would be able to make sure that this is the one that they want to go to, also the final step is to make sure that the web page is able to be used by any one with a disability. You can do this in anyway that you want, whether you test it or you get someone else to test it for you.
Could this also benefit parents and not just students?
YES! Not only would it make it easier for students to go through and locate things, but parents would also be able to use the website more easily and they would be able to take part the same as any other parent regardless of their disability and they would also feel as though they are being included in the child's life. They could also help the student with their work as well, so they could feel involved in their child's education.
Would all students benefit from these changes?
As I have stated above, I feel that all students would benefit from the changes which would be made to the websites as they would be able to use their different strengths to use the resources available to them. It could benefit all the students, especially if they don't have a specific disability and they just have problems using certain types of information and also if they have trouble with the interpretation of the information as well. Anything which makes things easier for the students to use means that they can gain more from it as they are not getting caught up in the different things which can distract the student from the information which they need to get to. Sometimes simpler is better for all people, not just those with disabilities.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Journal 9 - Students Without Boarders.
Bickley, M., & Carleton, J. (2009). Students without boarders. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(3), Retrieved from http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/learning_leading/200911/
I chose this article because as an International Student myself I feel the need to educate children about issues around the world and to connect them with people from around the world is very important.
The article begins by explaining the difficulties that teachers face especially as you move up the grades, to get students to learn things that they feel like they will never use again. It is something which all teachers face and it is therefore their responsibility to make what the students are learning a positive and worth while thing which is of an advantage to the student as well as making an impact on them so they remember the point which is trying to be given.
The article then goes on to give examples of how the schools have participated in different projects and how they have connected with different schools. One surprising things that I found was the way that the students feel more inclined to do their work as they are doing the work for others to see and they are also doing things for other people. Many students don't want to let people down, especially their peers and so they will complete their work and they will also do better work if it is going to be seen by many other people.
The fact that the students can learn from each other and they can show pride about their own country to other students in different countries is also inspiring, along with the way that they can interact with these students through on-line classes and discussion rooms. Once that connection had been made it can be used in many other instances and it doesn't just have to used at that time, it can continue on afterwards.
Can this connection which is made in the classroom be taken away from the classroom?
I feel that as the students will make a connection with the other students, there is no reason why it cannot lead to them maintaining that connection once the projects are complete. They will make a connection which can be continued throughout their school life. There could be the opportunity for them to write to each other and build a stronger connection. It would be an opportunity for them to learn more about the other persons life and culture on a personal level and that way of learning is an invaluable experience.
How could this help those students who struggle with their work?
By doing this it would give students the opportunity to take pride in their work and if it was just a reason that they did not want to do the work because no one was going to see the work only a teacher, then they would take more pride in the work. It would also give the child something to look forward to and also something which they will get something back in return and not just a grade. Some students who struggle with their work just need another reason to do well and a reason for them to do well may be as simple as making them do it for another student.
From reading this article I think that it would be cool if a class could link up with a class in another country in Kindergarten and then follow that class all the way through school. They could see how each other grow and really make a connection, and learn a lot about other cultures from each other. Just a thought that popped into my head as I was typing!! :)
I chose this article because as an International Student myself I feel the need to educate children about issues around the world and to connect them with people from around the world is very important.
The article begins by explaining the difficulties that teachers face especially as you move up the grades, to get students to learn things that they feel like they will never use again. It is something which all teachers face and it is therefore their responsibility to make what the students are learning a positive and worth while thing which is of an advantage to the student as well as making an impact on them so they remember the point which is trying to be given.
The article then goes on to give examples of how the schools have participated in different projects and how they have connected with different schools. One surprising things that I found was the way that the students feel more inclined to do their work as they are doing the work for others to see and they are also doing things for other people. Many students don't want to let people down, especially their peers and so they will complete their work and they will also do better work if it is going to be seen by many other people.
The fact that the students can learn from each other and they can show pride about their own country to other students in different countries is also inspiring, along with the way that they can interact with these students through on-line classes and discussion rooms. Once that connection had been made it can be used in many other instances and it doesn't just have to used at that time, it can continue on afterwards.
Can this connection which is made in the classroom be taken away from the classroom?
I feel that as the students will make a connection with the other students, there is no reason why it cannot lead to them maintaining that connection once the projects are complete. They will make a connection which can be continued throughout their school life. There could be the opportunity for them to write to each other and build a stronger connection. It would be an opportunity for them to learn more about the other persons life and culture on a personal level and that way of learning is an invaluable experience.
How could this help those students who struggle with their work?
By doing this it would give students the opportunity to take pride in their work and if it was just a reason that they did not want to do the work because no one was going to see the work only a teacher, then they would take more pride in the work. It would also give the child something to look forward to and also something which they will get something back in return and not just a grade. Some students who struggle with their work just need another reason to do well and a reason for them to do well may be as simple as making them do it for another student.
From reading this article I think that it would be cool if a class could link up with a class in another country in Kindergarten and then follow that class all the way through school. They could see how each other grow and really make a connection, and learn a lot about other cultures from each other. Just a thought that popped into my head as I was typing!! :)
Journal 8 - Have You Tweeted Today?
Fingal, D. (2009). Have You tweeted today?. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(2), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=September_October_No_2_3&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4381&ContentID=24192&DirectListComboInd=D
This article begins by explaining that many people do not get the whole twitter thing and how many people do not want to tweet because they do not understand the benefits which can come from the experience. The article then goes on to give examples of how other educators are trying to persuade their colleagues to tweet as well and the advantage which can come from tweeting. The advantages which they suggest include the spreading of ideas and the increased assistance from other people in the same position and the majority of the responses can be automatic and instant so they can help you with a problem when and as it arises.
I then look at the article called "A Cocktail Party with Educators."
Webblogged, "A Cocktail Party Filled with Educators": http://weblogg-ed.com/2009/a-cocktail-party-filled-with-educators
I found this article very interesting as it describes the way that people interact with people one on one at a cocktail party to the way that people can interact with people in virtual places. I feel that the comparison is very true, because you do get to learn a lot from mixing with people at parties, and you can learn valuable lessons from them as well. The difference with the virtual reality as the article points out is that you can also ask questions where you wouldn't normally and you can get valuable advice which can help you develop yourself and also through that the school and the students.
The article also talks about the issue about these technologies creating more work for teachers and meaning that they have more work to do. As the article says it does mean that the day gets longer but at the same time, you are investing into the future, which is what teaching is about, and also I feel that if you use the resources available to you wisely, in the long run it will make teaching a lot easier and also make things more smooth.
How could social networking, like twitter, help students?
I feel that if a student was to have access to twitter and they could tweet other students, then they could help each other with work. As we have been doing throughout this class, if we have a problem, someone is likely to see the problem and respond. Also the teacher can follow and make sure that the student is being helped and if not they the teacher can then respond.
How could Social Networking help parents feel connected with the school and also the students learning?
I know from my own Mum that she has a hard time finding out what my brother did at school that day, so throughout the day the class teacher can update twitter and parents can find out what the class are doing and when. This would make the parents feel more involved and if they had any questions about it then they could ask the teacher at the end of the school day and not just the parent/teacher conferences. Also I feel if there was a class blog which the parents could read and see examples of the students work then this would ease parents minds a lot. Students could upload their own work to their own blog and their parents can see what they are doing. This can be incorporated into class time as well and not take away from anything else.
Information can be spread quickly between parents and also it would just make the parents feel more involved in their child's education. It would be a valuable thing to do to build that connection, and if the parents don't want to be involved they don't have to be, but there should always be that option, especially now when we seem to be becoming a society based on choices available to us. If we don't have more than one choice then people aren't happy! :)
This article begins by explaining that many people do not get the whole twitter thing and how many people do not want to tweet because they do not understand the benefits which can come from the experience. The article then goes on to give examples of how other educators are trying to persuade their colleagues to tweet as well and the advantage which can come from tweeting. The advantages which they suggest include the spreading of ideas and the increased assistance from other people in the same position and the majority of the responses can be automatic and instant so they can help you with a problem when and as it arises.
I then look at the article called "A Cocktail Party with Educators."
Webblogged, "A Cocktail Party Filled with Educators": http://weblogg-ed.com/2009/a-cocktail-party-filled-with-educators
I found this article very interesting as it describes the way that people interact with people one on one at a cocktail party to the way that people can interact with people in virtual places. I feel that the comparison is very true, because you do get to learn a lot from mixing with people at parties, and you can learn valuable lessons from them as well. The difference with the virtual reality as the article points out is that you can also ask questions where you wouldn't normally and you can get valuable advice which can help you develop yourself and also through that the school and the students.
The article also talks about the issue about these technologies creating more work for teachers and meaning that they have more work to do. As the article says it does mean that the day gets longer but at the same time, you are investing into the future, which is what teaching is about, and also I feel that if you use the resources available to you wisely, in the long run it will make teaching a lot easier and also make things more smooth.
How could social networking, like twitter, help students?
I feel that if a student was to have access to twitter and they could tweet other students, then they could help each other with work. As we have been doing throughout this class, if we have a problem, someone is likely to see the problem and respond. Also the teacher can follow and make sure that the student is being helped and if not they the teacher can then respond.
How could Social Networking help parents feel connected with the school and also the students learning?
I know from my own Mum that she has a hard time finding out what my brother did at school that day, so throughout the day the class teacher can update twitter and parents can find out what the class are doing and when. This would make the parents feel more involved and if they had any questions about it then they could ask the teacher at the end of the school day and not just the parent/teacher conferences. Also I feel if there was a class blog which the parents could read and see examples of the students work then this would ease parents minds a lot. Students could upload their own work to their own blog and their parents can see what they are doing. This can be incorporated into class time as well and not take away from anything else.
Information can be spread quickly between parents and also it would just make the parents feel more involved in their child's education. It would be a valuable thing to do to build that connection, and if the parents don't want to be involved they don't have to be, but there should always be that option, especially now when we seem to be becoming a society based on choices available to us. If we don't have more than one choice then people aren't happy! :)
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