The week has not gone as planned. A student has now been ban from computer use for the rest of the year. They will still have to do the skill and drill programs of their Math and English classes but all other computer use has been ban. This makes no sense to me and I have not decided how to approach it yet. I have three computer related projects that the students need to complete for my class. I realize they could do it at home but what do they do while the rest of the class works on their projects. I had just set it up so all tests and quizzes are also online. It is a little frustrating but I’ll come up with some creative way to solve the dilemma.
The blogs should go up today and Facebook search for a resource group will happen yet this week.
Jan 27, 2010
Jan 20, 2010
GAME-WEEK 3
Am in the middle of central Illinois ice storm and need to post before we lose power. Today I did go online and sign up for Facebook. I was amazed and frightened when it pulled up numerous people I know and was asked if I wanted them as friends. I did not realize the size of the social network of the site. I need to cautiously do all my settings to maintain the privacy and still be able to communicate effectly.
Today I also work with students on using a search engine more effectively and talked with them about using a blog. I would like to set up four blogs for my four classes by weeks end and introduce students to blog procedures and professionalism on Monday.
For the time constraints I am under at this time, I think I am on track with my GAME plan and will continue to impliment the plan.
Today I also work with students on using a search engine more effectively and talked with them about using a blog. I would like to set up four blogs for my four classes by weeks end and introduce students to blog procedures and professionalism on Monday.
For the time constraints I am under at this time, I think I am on track with my GAME plan and will continue to impliment the plan.
Jan 14, 2010
Use of GAME and ISTE
After reviewing the ISTE there are two areas that I need to address.
In Area 1d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
Recently I become aware of teachers who are displeased with the results of their using a blog with students. The complaints are students who monopolize the site, two students answer the question and other students just post a copied answer, or there is no discussion between students. Teachers are displeased with the blogging experience.
I think that modeling a good blog would be helpful. Students have to be presented with open end questions. Not a question with one answer. A question with two sides or multiple answers will help the teacher to produce better conversations online. The teacher should be monitoring the site prior to the due date of the posting. The teacher can help to keep students from monopolizing the site or keep the conversation going by posting questions about student responses or more insight into the question prior to the final due date.
In area 5a. Participates in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning.
I have never participated in Facebook, MySpace or Twitter. I saw no redeeming qualities in any of the sites. Recently I learned of a teacher who is using her Facebook in a different way. She is not posting pictures of herself and her family. She is in groups of teachers who are using a program called ALICE. She shows how her students are using the program and has connected with others who are using it. They have come up with new applications for the program. This type of global learning I am very interested in.
Using GAME my plan would be:
Set Goals:
Modeling good blogs for other teachers to monitor and learn from. Find out more about groups that deal with Home Ec. and blogs. Become a more global teacher and learn from other teachers who are using the technology tools.
Take Action:
Set up blogs for my classes. Join Facebook and/or Twitter to search for teachers using technology in Home Ec.
Monitor:
Have discussions with other teachers in my school about success and struggles in specific blogs. Assist other teachers when possible with their blog questions. Connect to other teachers sites and watch progress. Look for advantages and disadvantages to the technologies presented on Facebook and/or Twitter.
Evaluate and Extend:
Compare my blogging results with other teachers. Make sure students are actively participating. See if Facebook and Twitter can produce the information and results anticipated by another teacher. Is there a better way to connect to Home Ec. information that is current, ongoing and globally.
In Area 1d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
Recently I become aware of teachers who are displeased with the results of their using a blog with students. The complaints are students who monopolize the site, two students answer the question and other students just post a copied answer, or there is no discussion between students. Teachers are displeased with the blogging experience.
I think that modeling a good blog would be helpful. Students have to be presented with open end questions. Not a question with one answer. A question with two sides or multiple answers will help the teacher to produce better conversations online. The teacher should be monitoring the site prior to the due date of the posting. The teacher can help to keep students from monopolizing the site or keep the conversation going by posting questions about student responses or more insight into the question prior to the final due date.
In area 5a. Participates in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning.
I have never participated in Facebook, MySpace or Twitter. I saw no redeeming qualities in any of the sites. Recently I learned of a teacher who is using her Facebook in a different way. She is not posting pictures of herself and her family. She is in groups of teachers who are using a program called ALICE. She shows how her students are using the program and has connected with others who are using it. They have come up with new applications for the program. This type of global learning I am very interested in.
Using GAME my plan would be:
Set Goals:
Modeling good blogs for other teachers to monitor and learn from. Find out more about groups that deal with Home Ec. and blogs. Become a more global teacher and learn from other teachers who are using the technology tools.
Take Action:
Set up blogs for my classes. Join Facebook and/or Twitter to search for teachers using technology in Home Ec.
Monitor:
Have discussions with other teachers in my school about success and struggles in specific blogs. Assist other teachers when possible with their blog questions. Connect to other teachers sites and watch progress. Look for advantages and disadvantages to the technologies presented on Facebook and/or Twitter.
Evaluate and Extend:
Compare my blogging results with other teachers. Make sure students are actively participating. See if Facebook and Twitter can produce the information and results anticipated by another teacher. Is there a better way to connect to Home Ec. information that is current, ongoing and globally.
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