Sunday, June 9, 2013
C4T #1
For my first Comments4Teachers assignment, I have been assigned Jabiz Raisdana.
Jabiz Raisdana is a middle school teacher. He is passionate about many things and loves to share his passions with other people. He said he loves teaching and cannot think of anything he would rather do.
I Wanna Rock
The first post that I commented on was "I Wanna Rock." Jabiz wrote that he was excited because he had just received an email about his ideas on a Rock and Roll after school club for high school students. At first the activities director was hesitant with the idea, but after hearing the ideas that Jabiz had for the after school class, the director was on board.
In response to this post, I congratulated Jabiz on getting his after school class. I like that his interest in Rock and Roll led him to want to share it with students. I also like his ideas of making the class fun by having the students learn different songs and perform them or creating digital stories, instead of a typical history class. I stated that it makes it more of an after school activity than a class which makes it even better.
No Budget
In this post, Jabiz begins to say how it has been a while since he has posted anything. Then he begins to talk about an email he had received from an artist named Adriana. Adriana came across a picture from his blog a long time ago and it inspired her to create a series of paintings in her Pop Surrealism Style.
He begins to talk about whether if this email meant anything to him, was it important? He states that it feels right. He also says, "...giving of my life in a way that might connect to other passions matters to me." After the email, he has been getting to know Adriana and her work a bit more and also asked to buy the painting.
He also receives another email from an author and graffiti writer named KET. KET came across his photo of graffiti and asked to included it in book on street art. Jabiz then writes, "After years of living online and sharing my life with the internet, I am more often than not pleasantly surprised by what comes back to me."
In response to this post, I commented how I like that he is passionate about passions, his passions and others. It is great that he inspired these two people and knowing that he has makes him feel good inside. I wrote that I believe everyone wants to feel as if they have inspired at least one person in their life.
Jabiz Raisdana is a middle school teacher. He is passionate about many things and loves to share his passions with other people. He said he loves teaching and cannot think of anything he would rather do.
I Wanna Rock
The first post that I commented on was "I Wanna Rock." Jabiz wrote that he was excited because he had just received an email about his ideas on a Rock and Roll after school club for high school students. At first the activities director was hesitant with the idea, but after hearing the ideas that Jabiz had for the after school class, the director was on board.
In response to this post, I congratulated Jabiz on getting his after school class. I like that his interest in Rock and Roll led him to want to share it with students. I also like his ideas of making the class fun by having the students learn different songs and perform them or creating digital stories, instead of a typical history class. I stated that it makes it more of an after school activity than a class which makes it even better.
No Budget
In this post, Jabiz begins to say how it has been a while since he has posted anything. Then he begins to talk about an email he had received from an artist named Adriana. Adriana came across a picture from his blog a long time ago and it inspired her to create a series of paintings in her Pop Surrealism Style.
He begins to talk about whether if this email meant anything to him, was it important? He states that it feels right. He also says, "...giving of my life in a way that might connect to other passions matters to me." After the email, he has been getting to know Adriana and her work a bit more and also asked to buy the painting.
He also receives another email from an author and graffiti writer named KET. KET came across his photo of graffiti and asked to included it in book on street art. Jabiz then writes, "After years of living online and sharing my life with the internet, I am more often than not pleasantly surprised by what comes back to me."
In response to this post, I commented how I like that he is passionate about passions, his passions and others. It is great that he inspired these two people and knowing that he has makes him feel good inside. I wrote that I believe everyone wants to feel as if they have inspired at least one person in their life.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Blog Assignment #3
Peer Editing
After watching "What is Peer Editing," "Writing Peer Review - Top 10 Mistakes," and viewing the slideshow "Peer Editing with Perfection Tutorial," I have learned many tips on peer editing and other useful information. The number one most important rule in peer editing is staying positive. Peer reviews should be written or said how you would want them to be said to you. I guess it all comes down to the saying "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."
You should always start off with a compliment, commenting on what the author has done well. After complimenting, offer suggestions on how the author can make his or her work better. Suggestions should be specific. They should be based on word choice, use of detail, organization, sentences, and topic. You should aim to note suggestions in a positive way. After suggestions, if there are any errors in grammar, punctuation, sentences, or spelling, then you should let the author know.
If I was peer reviewing on an already edited work, then I would comment publicly. But if I was asked to edit just written work, then I would email my peer my suggestions. I think suggestions and corrections for non edited work should not be displayed publicly. A non edited paper should have errors and I do not think that they should be displayed for everyone to see.
The hardest part about editing blog post for me, is that I like to edit on hard copies. My suggestions and corrections are more accurate when I can read each line and make corrections. When editing a blog post, it is easier for me to overlook things and make mistakes.
From these three presentations, I have learned that you should care about what is being edited and care about the comments you are receiving. You should strive to be positive and be specific. You should be serious about reviewing your peers work and editing your own.
After watching "What is Peer Editing," "Writing Peer Review - Top 10 Mistakes," and viewing the slideshow "Peer Editing with Perfection Tutorial," I have learned many tips on peer editing and other useful information. The number one most important rule in peer editing is staying positive. Peer reviews should be written or said how you would want them to be said to you. I guess it all comes down to the saying "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."
You should always start off with a compliment, commenting on what the author has done well. After complimenting, offer suggestions on how the author can make his or her work better. Suggestions should be specific. They should be based on word choice, use of detail, organization, sentences, and topic. You should aim to note suggestions in a positive way. After suggestions, if there are any errors in grammar, punctuation, sentences, or spelling, then you should let the author know.
If I was peer reviewing on an already edited work, then I would comment publicly. But if I was asked to edit just written work, then I would email my peer my suggestions. I think suggestions and corrections for non edited work should not be displayed publicly. A non edited paper should have errors and I do not think that they should be displayed for everyone to see.
The hardest part about editing blog post for me, is that I like to edit on hard copies. My suggestions and corrections are more accurate when I can read each line and make corrections. When editing a blog post, it is easier for me to overlook things and make mistakes.
From these three presentations, I have learned that you should care about what is being edited and care about the comments you are receiving. You should strive to be positive and be specific. You should be serious about reviewing your peers work and editing your own.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Blog Assignment #2
1. Professor Dancealot
In the video “Professor Dancealot,” Professor Dancealot’s teaching and exam formats were not in sync. Professor Dancealot lectured everyday in class and expected the students to be able to learn the dance moves without getting up and practicing them. He taught behind a desk and when he demonstrated the foot work, the students could not even see what he was doing. The students came prepared and ready to learn, but he did not know how to teach. If I was teaching this class, I would go over the slide during the first part of class and then take my students to the ballroom to demonstrate and let them practice. This way, even if the students do not get much practice time in class, they will have some basic knowledge of the steps to go home and be able to practice.
It is sad to say, but I have taken many courses where the professor has taught in a similar way. You can’t always choose what professor you get. They are either very good at teaching or very bad. Professor Dancealot was not a great teacher and I think many can agree with me. If the teacher does not teach well, this does not mean that you will fail the class. If your professor is a terrible teacher then it is up to you whether you pass or not. The students could of went home and looked up the dance moves on their own but chose not too. What I am trying to say is at the end of the semester, if you fail because he is a bad instructor, then you deserve to fail; but if you failed because you tried your best, then there is really nothing else you can do.
4. Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts
In the video “Harness Your Students’ Digital Smarts,” by Vicki Davis, Davis shows us how technology can be good for students. If you give them something they do not know how to use, then they will figure it out. She allows the students to teach each other and work together. Students can get bored of listening to a teacher lecture. Therefore, Davis lets her students demonstrate what they have learned. She gets them involved with technology. Technology is expanding and will eventually start invading the classroom, why not put it to good use?
I like the way that she teaches her students to use technology to teach themselves. If they have questions or do not know something, she is always there to help but they also have the tools to look it up.
The Edutopia website has many tips and ways to make teaching and learning fun for the students. Showing teachers ways that can keep their students interested and wanting to learn.
2. Teaching in the 21st Century - Kaitlyn Parker
Roberts believes teaching in the 21st century is about engagement instead of entertainment. Teachers are no longer the only source of information for students, but teachers are the filter for the information. Students now have access to iPad's, computers, and smartphones where they can access Google, You-tube, or Facebook wherever and whenever they want or need. Technology gives them access to anything they need. Students can easily "Google" any question they have and within seconds get millions of responses. I feel that teachers are still needed in the classroom but they can utilize technology to excel their teaching and engagement with the students. Technology is growing and improving each and every day. As an educator technology will be used in my classroom to help me engage with my students. This will help teach them concepts I may not have been able to teach them using just a textbook and chalkboard.
3. The Networked Student - Haley Torries
The networked student video allows students to discover more of (what) technology has to offer. I enjoyed watching this video. I believe students become more engaged with this type of learning. They also connect with other people and their ideas.
Why does the networked student even need a teacher? The student needs a teacher as a coach whenever they feel like their research has hit a brick wall, to help them organize what they discover and keep them in the right direction. The teacher makes sure the student understands how to communicate properly with people all over the world by being kind and eager to learn. The teacher is also needed to make sure they are searching on sites that use correct information to back up their opinions.
I definitely believe a networked student needs a teacher. I think a better name for the teacher would be mentor. Mentors are there to answer any questions the student has while helping them become more independent in the field they are studying. I look forward to mentoring children and watching their imaginations grow.
5. Flipping the Classroom - 4th Grade STEM - Kabrina Harris
Flipping the classroom is a great concept that allows all students to learn at their own pace. I really believe that this way of learning could be helpful to all children and should be used in all schools. The best part of this program is that children get a chance to review the material before coming to class. Skipping the lecture allows students more time to ask questions to clear up problems that they may be having. Children can benefit from this program by being able to see the material more than once. I believe that the more time that they get to spend on a subject, the better they will become at it. This method gives students the opportunity to ask questions in class. Students can pause, rewind, and watch the video as many times as needed to effectively understand the information. This method seems to be very effective and I may even flip my classroom in the future!
In the video “Professor Dancealot,” Professor Dancealot’s teaching and exam formats were not in sync. Professor Dancealot lectured everyday in class and expected the students to be able to learn the dance moves without getting up and practicing them. He taught behind a desk and when he demonstrated the foot work, the students could not even see what he was doing. The students came prepared and ready to learn, but he did not know how to teach. If I was teaching this class, I would go over the slide during the first part of class and then take my students to the ballroom to demonstrate and let them practice. This way, even if the students do not get much practice time in class, they will have some basic knowledge of the steps to go home and be able to practice.
It is sad to say, but I have taken many courses where the professor has taught in a similar way. You can’t always choose what professor you get. They are either very good at teaching or very bad. Professor Dancealot was not a great teacher and I think many can agree with me. If the teacher does not teach well, this does not mean that you will fail the class. If your professor is a terrible teacher then it is up to you whether you pass or not. The students could of went home and looked up the dance moves on their own but chose not too. What I am trying to say is at the end of the semester, if you fail because he is a bad instructor, then you deserve to fail; but if you failed because you tried your best, then there is really nothing else you can do.
4. Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts
In the video “Harness Your Students’ Digital Smarts,” by Vicki Davis, Davis shows us how technology can be good for students. If you give them something they do not know how to use, then they will figure it out. She allows the students to teach each other and work together. Students can get bored of listening to a teacher lecture. Therefore, Davis lets her students demonstrate what they have learned. She gets them involved with technology. Technology is expanding and will eventually start invading the classroom, why not put it to good use?
I like the way that she teaches her students to use technology to teach themselves. If they have questions or do not know something, she is always there to help but they also have the tools to look it up.
The Edutopia website has many tips and ways to make teaching and learning fun for the students. Showing teachers ways that can keep their students interested and wanting to learn.
2. Teaching in the 21st Century - Kaitlyn Parker
Roberts believes teaching in the 21st century is about engagement instead of entertainment. Teachers are no longer the only source of information for students, but teachers are the filter for the information. Students now have access to iPad's, computers, and smartphones where they can access Google, You-tube, or Facebook wherever and whenever they want or need. Technology gives them access to anything they need. Students can easily "Google" any question they have and within seconds get millions of responses. I feel that teachers are still needed in the classroom but they can utilize technology to excel their teaching and engagement with the students. Technology is growing and improving each and every day. As an educator technology will be used in my classroom to help me engage with my students. This will help teach them concepts I may not have been able to teach them using just a textbook and chalkboard.
3. The Networked Student - Haley Torries
The networked student video allows students to discover more of (what) technology has to offer. I enjoyed watching this video. I believe students become more engaged with this type of learning. They also connect with other people and their ideas.
Why does the networked student even need a teacher? The student needs a teacher as a coach whenever they feel like their research has hit a brick wall, to help them organize what they discover and keep them in the right direction. The teacher makes sure the student understands how to communicate properly with people all over the world by being kind and eager to learn. The teacher is also needed to make sure they are searching on sites that use correct information to back up their opinions.
I definitely believe a networked student needs a teacher. I think a better name for the teacher would be mentor. Mentors are there to answer any questions the student has while helping them become more independent in the field they are studying. I look forward to mentoring children and watching their imaginations grow.
5. Flipping the Classroom - 4th Grade STEM - Kabrina Harris
Flipping the classroom is a great concept that allows all students to learn at their own pace. I really believe that this way of learning could be helpful to all children and should be used in all schools. The best part of this program is that children get a chance to review the material before coming to class. Skipping the lecture allows students more time to ask questions to clear up problems that they may be having. Children can benefit from this program by being able to see the material more than once. I believe that the more time that they get to spend on a subject, the better they will become at it. This method gives students the opportunity to ask questions in class. Students can pause, rewind, and watch the video as many times as needed to effectively understand the information. This method seems to be very effective and I may even flip my classroom in the future!
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Blog Assignment #1
After reading "If I Built A School" by Krissy Venosdale and watching Sugata Mitra's "School in the Cloud" video, I realized that after years of being in school, the only way I think about school is the way it was taught when I was growing up; the teachers would teach, the students would learn, and teachers would give test. Both Venosdale and Mitra opened my eyes. They have such an imagination for what school should be like. At first, I did not agree with Venosdale when reading "If I Built A School." Her views of a curriculum free school and lots of creativity made me think. If there was no curriculum, no homework, no force, how can the students learn what they need to learn? Because I believe that some subjects need to be taught and all students should know those subjects well. It just made me think that school was not school. But after watching Mitra's video, students will be interested in learning when you get them interested. So technically in a school with no curriculum and no test, if you ask the right questions and spark interest in the students, the students will learn on their own. It is the idea of keeping the students curious.
If I Built a School...
If I were to build a school, it would probably be very similar to Krissy Venosdale's. It would be a place where students learned what they wanted to learn and not what they had to learn. It would be a comfortable and cozy place and definitely stress free. Teachers will keep the curiosity in students keeping them interested in learning. There will be no test because I believe test do not measure a students knowledge. Test add on to the stress that a kid should not have. I want my school to be a place students want to be not what to leave from.
What I Want My Students to Know
After I graduate, I would like to teach Elementary School. I want my students to know what they need to know and what they want to know. I want to spark their curiosity in different things. I want to ask many questions that they will probably never find the answer to. I want my students to be excited to learn and I want to keep my students interested and make sure that there is not a dull moment in the classroom.
What I Want My Students to Be Able to Do
I want my students to be able to do anything that they want to do. I do not want to hear a student say that they can not do something. If my student wanted to build a bottle rocket, I want to be able to give him or her the knowledge and skills to build a bottle rocket. I want to give my students the knowledge to be able to do anything they want to.
What Will Be My Primary Way of Teaching My Students What I Want Them to Know and to Do/What Tools Will I Use in the Classroom
Sugata Mitra is right that technology is taking over. If a person wanted to know something, what would they do? Get on the internet and search it. If I wanted to learn how to build something, I would probably get on YouTube and look it up. Technology has given us an edge on learning and as a future teacher, I know that technology and the internet will eventually be included in all school systems for students to freely use. So my primary way of teaching is to include technology and the internet into learning. Since there is a chance that when I begin teaching students will have access to the internet daily, lets say if I had a class of forth graders learning the solar system, I would ask them to get in groups, get on the internet for ten minutes, and then we will have a class discussion on what we found. In my opinion, I think this will keep a students interest because there are not any kids that can sit long enough to listen to a teacher lecture. This way the students will learn from their peers and myself. I can elaborate on things that they came across but do not know what it is. It keeps the students from being bored.
What Role Will Students Play in the Classroom
Students along with their peers will work together and obtain knowledge. Every student will have a chance to say what is on their mind and ask questions about the things they are interested in. Students will learn what they what to learn. It is about what they what not what I want.
"Curiosity killed the cat..."
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"Satisfaction brought it back."
If I Built a School...
If I were to build a school, it would probably be very similar to Krissy Venosdale's. It would be a place where students learned what they wanted to learn and not what they had to learn. It would be a comfortable and cozy place and definitely stress free. Teachers will keep the curiosity in students keeping them interested in learning. There will be no test because I believe test do not measure a students knowledge. Test add on to the stress that a kid should not have. I want my school to be a place students want to be not what to leave from.
What I Want My Students to Know
After I graduate, I would like to teach Elementary School. I want my students to know what they need to know and what they want to know. I want to spark their curiosity in different things. I want to ask many questions that they will probably never find the answer to. I want my students to be excited to learn and I want to keep my students interested and make sure that there is not a dull moment in the classroom.
What I Want My Students to Be Able to Do
I want my students to be able to do anything that they want to do. I do not want to hear a student say that they can not do something. If my student wanted to build a bottle rocket, I want to be able to give him or her the knowledge and skills to build a bottle rocket. I want to give my students the knowledge to be able to do anything they want to.
What Will Be My Primary Way of Teaching My Students What I Want Them to Know and to Do/What Tools Will I Use in the Classroom
Sugata Mitra is right that technology is taking over. If a person wanted to know something, what would they do? Get on the internet and search it. If I wanted to learn how to build something, I would probably get on YouTube and look it up. Technology has given us an edge on learning and as a future teacher, I know that technology and the internet will eventually be included in all school systems for students to freely use. So my primary way of teaching is to include technology and the internet into learning. Since there is a chance that when I begin teaching students will have access to the internet daily, lets say if I had a class of forth graders learning the solar system, I would ask them to get in groups, get on the internet for ten minutes, and then we will have a class discussion on what we found. In my opinion, I think this will keep a students interest because there are not any kids that can sit long enough to listen to a teacher lecture. This way the students will learn from their peers and myself. I can elaborate on things that they came across but do not know what it is. It keeps the students from being bored.
What Role Will Students Play in the Classroom
Students along with their peers will work together and obtain knowledge. Every student will have a chance to say what is on their mind and ask questions about the things they are interested in. Students will learn what they what to learn. It is about what they what not what I want.
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"Satisfaction brought it back."
Practice Blog Post
About Me
Hi. My name is Paula Lu. I was born on April 12th in San Diego, California. At age 4, me, my parents, and my month old baby sister moved across the country to Bayou La Batre, Alabama. My parents, grandparents, and uncles were all born in Vietnam. During the Vietnam War, my family escaped and lived in refugee camps for several years before making it to the United States. Education is a big deal for my parents since they never got the chance to get a good education they want me and my sister too.
I realized in high school that I have a love for the arts. Creating, designing, building, anything that was hands-on, I loved. With drawing I was not very good but if I could make it with my hands, it was one of the best. Another love of mine is photography. My high school offered a black and white photography class which I ended up loving. I even tried running a photography business for a while but I quit not too long ago. I'll explain why below.
Some of my photography
In 2010, I graduated high school and began my first semester of college in Fall of 2010 majoring in Graphic Design. By Fall of 2011, I switched my major to photography which I believe was what I was meant to do. I loved photography. After an entire year of barely passing classes, I realized that I was extremely unhappy. I was tired of being "the camera guy" at events I was invited to and having to work so much harder to make money. What I started out loving, I began hating, and my love for photography has never been the same. After the spring semester was over, I thought long and hard. By mid summer of 2012, I changed my major again to Elementary Education. It has been a year and I am feeling much more confident about my future. I decided on Elementary Education because I love kids, I love watching them learn. Creating lesson plans, teaching, making test; it just all sounds fun to me. I also want to make a difference. I want to make an impact. For 21 years I don't feel like I have made an impact on anyone's life. I want my students to want to learn. I always had a hard time in school. I was lazy, never wanted to do my homework, and never wanted to learn. The subjects did not interest me and I was bored. And now that I look back. My favorite high school classes were art related. Sometimes I think that since the internet has become such a huge part of our lives, kids are losing their imagination and creativity. I want to bring that back and show kids that they can dream of anything.
This is one of my favorite movies. It shows love and determination.
Hi. My name is Paula Lu. I was born on April 12th in San Diego, California. At age 4, me, my parents, and my month old baby sister moved across the country to Bayou La Batre, Alabama. My parents, grandparents, and uncles were all born in Vietnam. During the Vietnam War, my family escaped and lived in refugee camps for several years before making it to the United States. Education is a big deal for my parents since they never got the chance to get a good education they want me and my sister too.
I realized in high school that I have a love for the arts. Creating, designing, building, anything that was hands-on, I loved. With drawing I was not very good but if I could make it with my hands, it was one of the best. Another love of mine is photography. My high school offered a black and white photography class which I ended up loving. I even tried running a photography business for a while but I quit not too long ago. I'll explain why below.
In 2010, I graduated high school and began my first semester of college in Fall of 2010 majoring in Graphic Design. By Fall of 2011, I switched my major to photography which I believe was what I was meant to do. I loved photography. After an entire year of barely passing classes, I realized that I was extremely unhappy. I was tired of being "the camera guy" at events I was invited to and having to work so much harder to make money. What I started out loving, I began hating, and my love for photography has never been the same. After the spring semester was over, I thought long and hard. By mid summer of 2012, I changed my major again to Elementary Education. It has been a year and I am feeling much more confident about my future. I decided on Elementary Education because I love kids, I love watching them learn. Creating lesson plans, teaching, making test; it just all sounds fun to me. I also want to make a difference. I want to make an impact. For 21 years I don't feel like I have made an impact on anyone's life. I want my students to want to learn. I always had a hard time in school. I was lazy, never wanted to do my homework, and never wanted to learn. The subjects did not interest me and I was bored. And now that I look back. My favorite high school classes were art related. Sometimes I think that since the internet has become such a huge part of our lives, kids are losing their imagination and creativity. I want to bring that back and show kids that they can dream of anything.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
My Test Post Title
This is my first post for EDM310. I always click the HTML like I should. I am now a Blogger!
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