Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Voki
During the process of recording my reflection on Voki I noticed several things needing to be changed. I noticed that many of my sentences were redundant and just restated information I had already used, just in a different way. While reading my reflection out loud I could hear the way I tried to use too sophisticated wording and ended up making it sound jumbled and unclear. Following that observation I went back in and toned down the wording and rearranged the sentences to be clearer. I also noticed the over use of the word I in many sentences. This required me to restructure those sentences and find a way to represent me in a way that was not I.
During the process of recording my reflection on Voki I noticed several things needing to be changed. I noticed that many of my sentences were redundant and just restated information I had already used, just in a different way. While reading my reflection out loud I could hear the way I tried to use too sophisticated wording and ended up making it sound jumbled and unclear. Following that observation I went back in and toned down the wording and rearranged the sentences to be clearer. I also noticed the over use of the word I in many sentences. This required me to restructure those sentences and find a way to represent me in a way that was not I.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Double Entry Journal #6
Quote: "we need to anticipate that the shift from text-only to multimedia environments will cause a combination of excitement and anxiety in our schools in the short term. Teachers will find that they cannot guide and evaluate students' multimedia projects as effectively as they can the text-based projects that they are used to" (Ohler2000).
Response: I chose this quote because it exibits one main issue with using new technology is knowing how to use it. For many teacher they are either not away of these technologies or do not know how to use them. The use of smart boards in classrooms are still few and far inbetween, and not many even know what they are or how to use them. We are lucky enough to be taking this class that we are being taught, what, where and how to use these programs and websites. I already have many ideas in mind for using the programs we have already learned about in just six weeks of class. For many teachers and educators they did not get this oppertunity and can not utilize these things. It will be our job to educate fellow teachers on these programs, how to use them, and how to apply them to lessons. Most school have no programs for the advancment of technology skills and literacy. Luckly in a few years these technologies will more then likely be used widely in schools, but until then we will have to just flounder in the wind figuring them out, and hopfully being able to teach them to others. Until new technologies are fully utilized in schools outside help will have to be hired to teach them to teachers and students.
Refrences:
Related Material:
This article in PCWorld.com talks about the use of InkScape in public schools in Los Altos, CA. It descusses how using these new technologies allows students to use thier creative skills in fun new ways. It also proves that the student's teachers are not teaching them these tecnologys but are being taught by another teacher in a Digital Learning Program. Why not train the other teachers to use, and teach students how to use these programs to ensure that all students are learning this not just a select few. It also states that not all schools are utilizing this kind of Digital Learning program.
Shapiro, P. (2011, February 8). Students in Los Altos Delight in Using Inkscape Drawing Program | PCWorld. Reviews and News on Tech Products, Software and Downloads | PCWorld. Retrieved February 23, 2012, from http://www.pcworld.com/article/218864
Response: I chose this quote because it exibits one main issue with using new technology is knowing how to use it. For many teacher they are either not away of these technologies or do not know how to use them. The use of smart boards in classrooms are still few and far inbetween, and not many even know what they are or how to use them. We are lucky enough to be taking this class that we are being taught, what, where and how to use these programs and websites. I already have many ideas in mind for using the programs we have already learned about in just six weeks of class. For many teachers and educators they did not get this oppertunity and can not utilize these things. It will be our job to educate fellow teachers on these programs, how to use them, and how to apply them to lessons. Most school have no programs for the advancment of technology skills and literacy. Luckly in a few years these technologies will more then likely be used widely in schools, but until then we will have to just flounder in the wind figuring them out, and hopfully being able to teach them to others. Until new technologies are fully utilized in schools outside help will have to be hired to teach them to teachers and students.
Refrences:
Ohler, J. (2000, October). Art Becoming the Next R. Educational Leadership Magazine, 58(2), 19-16.
Related Material:
This article in PCWorld.com talks about the use of InkScape in public schools in Los Altos, CA. It descusses how using these new technologies allows students to use thier creative skills in fun new ways. It also proves that the student's teachers are not teaching them these tecnologys but are being taught by another teacher in a Digital Learning Program. Why not train the other teachers to use, and teach students how to use these programs to ensure that all students are learning this not just a select few. It also states that not all schools are utilizing this kind of Digital Learning program.
Shapiro, P. (2011, February 8). Students in Los Altos Delight in Using Inkscape Drawing Program | PCWorld. Reviews and News on Tech Products, Software and Downloads | PCWorld. Retrieved February 23, 2012, from http://www.pcworld.com/article/218864
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Deconstructing Arnold
1. What do you see? (Describe the pictures, objects, colors, etc...)
In the first picture Arnold is bigger then life, and is how we are use to seeing him; big, bad, and powerful. It is very loud in color with tons of red, black, white, and yellow. Those colors and large bold print are used to excite you or "pump you up".
In the second picture Arnold is toned down, cool, calm. He is trying to look "trustworthy" and personable. The colors are mellow, and patriotic without over doing it. They are trying to accomplish this by using cooler colors of white, light blue; with very little hits of red and black to keep your eye drown with out being too loud.
2. How does he make you feel?
The first picture makes me feel a little overwhelmed. It is so loud and bright that it makes me either look away or read it as quickly as I can. If I was into this kind of magazine it would make me interested in the articles.
The second picture makes me feel interested in what he is marketing himself for. It also kind of bores me, its a little uninspiering and dull.
3. How do those "looks" influence how you feel?
The first picture looks strong, big, powerful; all those things I associate with Arnold. This picture is comfortable to me, because this is how I see him, as the Terminator, when I think of Arnold.
The second picture give me an uneasy feeling; almost untrustworthy. It is not the Arnold I see when I think about him. It's almost like he is playing at a game; putting on someone else's clothes. He is trying to sell himself as something else that I am not use to seeing and freaks me out a little and I want to say "put on the glasses, Say "ill be back'". It seems unreal.
In the first picture Arnold is bigger then life, and is how we are use to seeing him; big, bad, and powerful. It is very loud in color with tons of red, black, white, and yellow. Those colors and large bold print are used to excite you or "pump you up".
In the second picture Arnold is toned down, cool, calm. He is trying to look "trustworthy" and personable. The colors are mellow, and patriotic without over doing it. They are trying to accomplish this by using cooler colors of white, light blue; with very little hits of red and black to keep your eye drown with out being too loud.
2. How does he make you feel?
The first picture makes me feel a little overwhelmed. It is so loud and bright that it makes me either look away or read it as quickly as I can. If I was into this kind of magazine it would make me interested in the articles.
The second picture makes me feel interested in what he is marketing himself for. It also kind of bores me, its a little uninspiering and dull.
3. How do those "looks" influence how you feel?
The first picture looks strong, big, powerful; all those things I associate with Arnold. This picture is comfortable to me, because this is how I see him, as the Terminator, when I think of Arnold.
The second picture give me an uneasy feeling; almost untrustworthy. It is not the Arnold I see when I think about him. It's almost like he is playing at a game; putting on someone else's clothes. He is trying to sell himself as something else that I am not use to seeing and freaks me out a little and I want to say "put on the glasses, Say "ill be back'". It seems unreal.
4. What do you think about this person?
In the first picture I think of this person as the actor I know and actually enjoy watching. The good, sometimes sad, though guy who always saves the day and defeats the bad guys.
In the second picture I think of this person as a successful individual that is open, friendly and wants to do something for me. I think he is a bit cheesy and campy. I think he needs to get dirty, pick up a rocket launcher and save the day.
5. What lifestyles, values, points of view are represented or omitted?
The first picture is represting a group of intense men. Men who are either, interested in health, muscle, working out and looking good. It may be for men who are middle to upper middle class who can afford the time and money needed to obtain this look.
The second picture is representing "interesting" people. People who are a bit more on the wealthier side. The average man does not read this magazine. It represents people of with a higher education that would know who these people or subject are. It uses language that is not used in everyday conversations like "dubious and allies".
6. What are the differences between the two covers? What techniques are used to attract your attention? Pay attention to body language, clothing, camera angle, lighting, color, eye contact, etc...
In the first picture the way Arnold is posing sideways, face forward, bicep bulging, sunglasses on, cut on his forehead, he is showing a tough, powerful man that every guy wants to be like and every girl wants. The flames add to the tough guy, not afraid of anything look.
In the second cover Arnold is well lit, smile on his face, white teeth, expensive suit, ring, finger pointing at YOU, and arms open in a casual "I'm comfortable with me, you can rely one me" way, and the use of Red, White and Blue, are all reminicent of Uncle Sam. This technique has been used over and over in many ways and styles to instill patriotic feelings in the readers or anyone who just happens to see this picture.
In the first picture I think of this person as the actor I know and actually enjoy watching. The good, sometimes sad, though guy who always saves the day and defeats the bad guys.
In the second picture I think of this person as a successful individual that is open, friendly and wants to do something for me. I think he is a bit cheesy and campy. I think he needs to get dirty, pick up a rocket launcher and save the day.
5. What lifestyles, values, points of view are represented or omitted?
The first picture is represting a group of intense men. Men who are either, interested in health, muscle, working out and looking good. It may be for men who are middle to upper middle class who can afford the time and money needed to obtain this look.
The second picture is representing "interesting" people. People who are a bit more on the wealthier side. The average man does not read this magazine. It represents people of with a higher education that would know who these people or subject are. It uses language that is not used in everyday conversations like "dubious and allies".
6. What are the differences between the two covers? What techniques are used to attract your attention? Pay attention to body language, clothing, camera angle, lighting, color, eye contact, etc...
In the first picture the way Arnold is posing sideways, face forward, bicep bulging, sunglasses on, cut on his forehead, he is showing a tough, powerful man that every guy wants to be like and every girl wants. The flames add to the tough guy, not afraid of anything look.
In the second cover Arnold is well lit, smile on his face, white teeth, expensive suit, ring, finger pointing at YOU, and arms open in a casual "I'm comfortable with me, you can rely one me" way, and the use of Red, White and Blue, are all reminicent of Uncle Sam. This technique has been used over and over in many ways and styles to instill patriotic feelings in the readers or anyone who just happens to see this picture.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Double Entry Journal #5
When dealing with copyrighted material there is no limitation on amount of the material used, as long as it is properly cited, and sourced. You must give credit to the copyright owner. When using the material in a school related multimedia project you do not need to contact the owner of the material for permission as long as you again, cite, and source the material. When using material for an education purpose, educators should only use the parts of the material needed. When students are using copyrighted material they must use it in a way that it is not substituting their own work for someones else's, but are using it to add to, or to support their own ideas. In all of these situations, all copyrighted material must be cited and sourced. In the case of students the educators need to teach, monitor and evaluate how to properly cite and source copyrighted material. In some cases the educators can give students a list of proper or selected sources for use to insure that the educator can fully monitor and check for proper citation. I always thought that "if I'm not making money on the it, I can still use it". I never gave any thought to the use of movies in a classroom or school for entertainment purpose was seen as copyright infringement. Every teacher I had in especially the primary education level has shown movies for entertainment or reward. Granted when I was in elementary school the laws may have been more lenient since that was a very long time ago. Though many teacher still do this, it is obviously not strictly enforced in some school and districts.I am already looking forward to using multimedia projects in my future classrooms, and now I am armed with the knowledge and a better understanding of how to properly use copyrighted material.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Double Entry Journal #4
Quote:
If digital stories are going to survive in education, they need to be tied to the curriculum and used to strengthen students' critical thinking, report writing, and media literacy skills (Ohler)
Response:
I agree with this statement. In this new digital age full of digital media, games, and massive computer use, teaching children these skills in the context of academics is a way to teach and keep them focused and having fun. Writing reports is boring; but making it into a photostory is fun and inovative. It gives them the freedom of expression, and gets thier creative minds to work. They are still learning to do research and using critical thinking based on that research, but its fun. To help tie this in and to better judge thier work (for teachers) not only by thier photo story but have them write a small 1-2 page report on what they learned. Peer review is also an excillent way for them to get feed back and validation for thier work. All in all using photo story is cool.
References:
If digital stories are going to survive in education, they need to be tied to the curriculum and used to strengthen students' critical thinking, report writing, and media literacy skills (Ohler)
Response:
I agree with this statement. In this new digital age full of digital media, games, and massive computer use, teaching children these skills in the context of academics is a way to teach and keep them focused and having fun. Writing reports is boring; but making it into a photostory is fun and inovative. It gives them the freedom of expression, and gets thier creative minds to work. They are still learning to do research and using critical thinking based on that research, but its fun. To help tie this in and to better judge thier work (for teachers) not only by thier photo story but have them write a small 1-2 page report on what they learned. Peer review is also an excillent way for them to get feed back and validation for thier work. All in all using photo story is cool.
References:
Ohler, J. (2005). The World of Digital Story Telling. Education Leadership, 63(4), (December 2005/January 2006), 44-47.
Related Resources:
I found this article went well with the reading. It reiderates the ideas of using digital storytelling in the classroom as a not only a fun activity but a learning tool as well.
Lunce, C. (2011). Digital Storytelling as an Educational Tool. Indiana Libraries, 30(1), 77-80.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Double Entry Journal #3
Quote:
"Given that the general attitude toward text messaging is that it comes from the linguistic bottom, it may well be that this masheen-sent lingua franca may proov to one day be less obleek than it is now."(AmmonShea).
Response:
I do not think that it will truly affect the English language, but it is affecting our writing. Text messaging shorts have been showing up in students writing in school, and I myself have had to catch myself while typing a paper to not type such things as LOL, or WTH. I have even heard teachers of elementary school students comment on finding LOL on their students papers. I do not think that is exactly a problem that will affect anything in the long run, but because it is a habit and students are so use to texting that when typing it just comes out as natural movement of their hands. It comes out more in the younger students and high school age, but as they enter the college realm a more sophisticated form of typing and thinking come the forefront and they are more aware of what they are typing. In the younger ages as long as teachers make it clear that text language is not appropriate for classroom writing, and teach the proper structure and grammar then it should not be too much of a problem.
References:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/magazine/24FOB-onlanguage-t.html.Shea, Ammon. "The Keypad Solution." The New York Times 22 Jan. 2010, sec. Magazine: n. pag. nytimes.com. Web. 4 Feb. 2012.
Related Sources:
I chose this video because it shows that text language is showing up in the classroom, and that teaching proper structure, and grammar can help this issue.
"Given that the general attitude toward text messaging is that it comes from the linguistic bottom, it may well be that this masheen-sent lingua franca may proov to one day be less obleek than it is now."(AmmonShea).
Response:
I do not think that it will truly affect the English language, but it is affecting our writing. Text messaging shorts have been showing up in students writing in school, and I myself have had to catch myself while typing a paper to not type such things as LOL, or WTH. I have even heard teachers of elementary school students comment on finding LOL on their students papers. I do not think that is exactly a problem that will affect anything in the long run, but because it is a habit and students are so use to texting that when typing it just comes out as natural movement of their hands. It comes out more in the younger students and high school age, but as they enter the college realm a more sophisticated form of typing and thinking come the forefront and they are more aware of what they are typing. In the younger ages as long as teachers make it clear that text language is not appropriate for classroom writing, and teach the proper structure and grammar then it should not be too much of a problem.
References:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/magazine/24FOB-onlanguage-t.html.Shea, Ammon. "The Keypad Solution." The New York Times 22 Jan. 2010, sec. Magazine: n. pag. nytimes.com. Web. 4 Feb. 2012.
Related Sources:
I chose this video because it shows that text language is showing up in the classroom, and that teaching proper structure, and grammar can help this issue.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Strategies
The strategy I read about was using GPS for a history lesson in a 5th grade class. For a 5th grade class I feel this would be a great lesson. They would jump all over it like a happy monkey. On the high school level this would be a little more complicated. It would work but would have to make it very interesting and attention grabbing. In a history lesson for high school you could make it a group assignment on the state of West Virginia or their home town, and plot locations that can be looked up online or with a phone or GPS and then have them research the location at that point. I had initially thought it would not work on the high school level but with more thought it would be fun and interesting.
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