Moderating and Ethics for the Classroom Instructional Blog
By: Patricia Deubel
This article discusses the pros and cons of using blogs in the classroom. Blogs are a new type of technology tool that are being used in some classrooms that benefit both the teacher and the student. They can be helpful in providing student journals and portfolios, communication with parents and more importantly enhancing classroom discussion. By implementing blogs in the classroom, it gives every student an opportunity to give their opinion about a class discussion. Some students are too shy or need time to come up with a well thought out idea, that by providing them with this new technology tool, they will have the opportunity to voice their opinion. Teachers also encourage students to view other student's responses and give a response about other student's blogs. However, one problem with blogs is determining how much free expression should be permitted by students. There are going to be instances in which students might write inappropriate comments to other student's responses; therefore, teachers should monitor and be aware of their student’s comments and responses.
1. What kind of problems could I encounter when using a blog when having a classroom discussion?
If I were teaching Spanish to English learners, I would like to hear their thoughts about the issue of immigration that we have in our country. However, one problem that I foresee is that I would be in a middle or high school setting; therefore, I would not know if students would be responsible enough to comment on certain controversial issues such as this one. But if I did decide to ask students for their honest responses to the issue of immigration, I would warn them ahead of time about giving appropriate responses and respecting other peer’s comments. Moreover, I would constantly be monitoring student's comments and responses.
2. What are the benefits of using a blog in the classroom?
There are many benefits of implementing blogs in classroom assignments such as students learning the skill of typing and becoming more familiar with computers. It also gives all the students in the classroom the opportunity to voice their opinion about classroom discussions.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Journal #3
Real-Life Migrants on the MUVE
By: Ross Perkins and Kathy Arreguin
This article talks about using a network 3D environment inside the classroom. It motivates students in learning about any particular subject by providing them with a new exciting way of completing an assignment. One problem that many teachers encounter in the classroom is getting the students interested and excited about certain assignments. By providing students with this new concept called MUVE, it gives them the freedom of creating a project that teaches them about team management, visual design and other types of skills.
1. How is this program more beneficial to students, than the old traditional approach?
First of all, I think this program will help motivate students who have trouble finding interest in wanting to learn. Furthermore, they learn a lot more than doing research on a certain topic and then having to write a report about it. By using this program they're learning not only about the topic but they also learn how to create images, type, interact with other students, and more importantly work with a computer.
2. By using these computer programs would it cause teachers and students to communicate less?
No, I don't think so, on the contrary, it might strengthen the relationship of teacher and student. Usually when students are interested about completing an assignment it makes the teacher's job a lot easier; moreover, it creates a bond between teacher and student when they are both interested in the same thing, which in this case would be MUVE.
By: Ross Perkins and Kathy Arreguin
This article talks about using a network 3D environment inside the classroom. It motivates students in learning about any particular subject by providing them with a new exciting way of completing an assignment. One problem that many teachers encounter in the classroom is getting the students interested and excited about certain assignments. By providing students with this new concept called MUVE, it gives them the freedom of creating a project that teaches them about team management, visual design and other types of skills.
1. How is this program more beneficial to students, than the old traditional approach?
First of all, I think this program will help motivate students who have trouble finding interest in wanting to learn. Furthermore, they learn a lot more than doing research on a certain topic and then having to write a report about it. By using this program they're learning not only about the topic but they also learn how to create images, type, interact with other students, and more importantly work with a computer.
2. By using these computer programs would it cause teachers and students to communicate less?
No, I don't think so, on the contrary, it might strengthen the relationship of teacher and student. Usually when students are interested about completing an assignment it makes the teacher's job a lot easier; moreover, it creates a bond between teacher and student when they are both interested in the same thing, which in this case would be MUVE.
Journal #2
Social Justice: Choice or Necessity?
By: Colleen Swain and David Edyburn
In this article it discusses the debate of whether or not teachers should introduce technology into the classroom. Furthermore, what are the social implications associated with teacher's decisions to use, or not use, technology to enhance teaching and learning. I agree with the article when it mentioned that teachers who decide not to use technology in their classroom are leaving students at a disadvantage. Even if a teacher does not have access to technology in the classroom he/she can direct students to places in the community where they have access to these resources. Technology is used in almost every profession and will continue to grow in the future; therefore, teachers at any grade level should try to implement some kind of knowledge about technology in their classrooms.
1. If I only have limited sources of technology in the classroom, what can I do so that my students have an equal opportunity to access these technological resources?
Well, first I would find out how many students do not have access to certain kinds of technology and direct them to certain places in the community where they can find these resources such as the public library or the local Boys and Girls Club. I would definitely use technology in my classroom and encourage students to learn as much as they can about the different kinds of technology that the real world has to offer.
2. How would you implement technology in your classroom?
I would assign research assignments that would require students to visit some sort of internet source. Furthermore, I would recommend certain websites to students that can aide them in certain classroom assignments.
By: Colleen Swain and David Edyburn
In this article it discusses the debate of whether or not teachers should introduce technology into the classroom. Furthermore, what are the social implications associated with teacher's decisions to use, or not use, technology to enhance teaching and learning. I agree with the article when it mentioned that teachers who decide not to use technology in their classroom are leaving students at a disadvantage. Even if a teacher does not have access to technology in the classroom he/she can direct students to places in the community where they have access to these resources. Technology is used in almost every profession and will continue to grow in the future; therefore, teachers at any grade level should try to implement some kind of knowledge about technology in their classrooms.
1. If I only have limited sources of technology in the classroom, what can I do so that my students have an equal opportunity to access these technological resources?
Well, first I would find out how many students do not have access to certain kinds of technology and direct them to certain places in the community where they can find these resources such as the public library or the local Boys and Girls Club. I would definitely use technology in my classroom and encourage students to learn as much as they can about the different kinds of technology that the real world has to offer.
2. How would you implement technology in your classroom?
I would assign research assignments that would require students to visit some sort of internet source. Furthermore, I would recommend certain websites to students that can aide them in certain classroom assignments.
Journal #1
Your Google Guide
By: Doug Johnson
In this article, it mentions the simple tools that Google has to offer to the public. The many search tools that are available such as image search, scholar and book search. When doing research for any assignment, I am pretty skeptical about using websites that Google has to offer. Subsequently, I just recently realized that Google has its own scholar search tool that filters out all the non credible sources and provides users with scholarly journals and websites.
1. What’s one good way of narrowing a search on a particular topic?
By typing more than two words helps Google narrow down all the possible results. Hence, the more search terms used the more specific the results list will appear. Furthermore, by typing a topic word in a form of a question will also help minimize the results list.
2. What assignment could I create that will help my students distinguish between all
the possible results from a search?
I could give my class a list of words that would all be related in such a way that they would be forced to look at the description below each result and find the most accurate result.
By: Doug Johnson
In this article, it mentions the simple tools that Google has to offer to the public. The many search tools that are available such as image search, scholar and book search. When doing research for any assignment, I am pretty skeptical about using websites that Google has to offer. Subsequently, I just recently realized that Google has its own scholar search tool that filters out all the non credible sources and provides users with scholarly journals and websites.
1. What’s one good way of narrowing a search on a particular topic?
By typing more than two words helps Google narrow down all the possible results. Hence, the more search terms used the more specific the results list will appear. Furthermore, by typing a topic word in a form of a question will also help minimize the results list.
2. What assignment could I create that will help my students distinguish between all
the possible results from a search?
I could give my class a list of words that would all be related in such a way that they would be forced to look at the description below each result and find the most accurate result.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Intro Letter
My name is Miguel Horacio Soto, but my family and friends know me as Mikey. I'm full Mexican, both of my parents are from Zacatecas, Mexico. I was born in Oceanside, CA where I lived until I was six years old. Thereafter, I moved to San Marcos and lived here ever since. I attended Alvin Dunn Elementary, San Marcos Middle School, and graduated in 1999 from San Marcos High School.
As far as my experiences with technology, I'm not too familiar with the new mainstream type of technology such as ipods, digital cameras and hi-tech cell phones. It does bother me to see my younger sister being able to use all these new forms of technology that I have little or no experience working with. However, I am proficient in word, excel and powerpoint but I would like to learn more about photoshop and video editing. I'm more of a PC person but after my first day of ED 422, I'm beginning to like working with a Mac.
The mission statement of the CSUSM/COE was a factor in my decision to apply for the middle level credential program. I like the fact that they are committed to diversity. I have been working for the Boys and Girls Club of San Marcos for about three years now and I have realized how important it is for many kids from different ethnic backgrounds to feel comfortable in a classroom setting. That's one thing I would do when I become a teacher, I would try my best to make all my students feel comfortable in my classroom by providing a diverse classroom setting.
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