Wednesday, May 9, 2007
reflection on my site
My site is very much in progress, however, I am very pleased with how it turned out. It is perfect for what I need right now, however, I would like to make changes before I market it as a "classroom website." I like the class schedule link that a few put on their site and would like to add that feature in the future. I would also like to put a weekly schedule or yearly calendar. I also would like my resume and more pictures of me in the classroom on the site. I have a lot of work to do, however, I think the progress and site so far is looking good.
3 wow moments
Wow moment number one would have to be when I went to my "completed" website for the first time online. The project took a lot of work, but now seems so simple! I was so glad I created the site for the future, and for family and friends to check out! It was such a great feeling to see it on the net!
Secondly, the articles were a wow moment for me because they made me think about the issues of technology facing the education system now and in the future. Through the articles I was able to determine my position on different implications for technology in education.
Lastly, the i-movie, i-photo, garage band, and e-zedia were amazing! I learned so much and now have some great tools to create wonders with! we even used the i-photo program to create our wedding invitations!
Secondly, the articles were a wow moment for me because they made me think about the issues of technology facing the education system now and in the future. Through the articles I was able to determine my position on different implications for technology in education.
Lastly, the i-movie, i-photo, garage band, and e-zedia were amazing! I learned so much and now have some great tools to create wonders with! we even used the i-photo program to create our wedding invitations!
Final reflections on 6 other websites
1. The page that I really thought was effective on Kerry Myer's website was the class schedule. I thought this was a great thing to put together for parents so they could schedule dr. appointments, and classroom visits accordingly. I also applauded her for being almost the only person to put their links horizontally across the top!
Next, I thought Joan's website was very child oriented. It looked like a site that children would love to go to. Much of the content was geared towards this class, however, I thought the layout was very appealing to children. I liked to see the science themed page, and I hope in the future Joan puts some great links and info for kids on her site. Then I could send my class there!
I also thought Kerri Sherman's site was very easy to navigate. All of the buttons were very self explanitory and you weren't guessing where you were going. I also loved her personal page with the pictures of her and her dad. I was glad to see that her personal page was still professional, which is important for teachers! Well done!
Kayla Junneman's website was also very organized. She also put a schedule up and her backgrounds and layouts were very much her style! I think I could have picked which site was hers without her name on it! I also liked how she organized photos by classroom photos and family photos.
I also liked the way Roger's website was presented. Most of the elementary ed. girls have very cute sites. However, I really liked the male touch that Roger brought to his site. I also thought it would have been great for middle school students.
Wow! Talk about a technology guy! Danny's site was amazing and a great display of what could be achieved with these websites. He had animated pictures, a movie on the home page, music. I was just great!
Next, I thought Joan's website was very child oriented. It looked like a site that children would love to go to. Much of the content was geared towards this class, however, I thought the layout was very appealing to children. I liked to see the science themed page, and I hope in the future Joan puts some great links and info for kids on her site. Then I could send my class there!
I also thought Kerri Sherman's site was very easy to navigate. All of the buttons were very self explanitory and you weren't guessing where you were going. I also loved her personal page with the pictures of her and her dad. I was glad to see that her personal page was still professional, which is important for teachers! Well done!
Kayla Junneman's website was also very organized. She also put a schedule up and her backgrounds and layouts were very much her style! I think I could have picked which site was hers without her name on it! I also liked how she organized photos by classroom photos and family photos.
I also liked the way Roger's website was presented. Most of the elementary ed. girls have very cute sites. However, I really liked the male touch that Roger brought to his site. I also thought it would have been great for middle school students.
Wow! Talk about a technology guy! Danny's site was amazing and a great display of what could be achieved with these websites. He had animated pictures, a movie on the home page, music. I was just great!
ch. 17 podcasts
WEEK 17
1. Moving at the Speed of Creativity
Episode Title: Ideas for international students adopting
Date: 2/9/07
Episode Number: 128
Reflection:
Rachel Tucker’s idea is such a great idea, I can’t believe it isn’t being done more already! I do think that the foreign students from Turkey at Fort Hays visit the elementary classrooms. I’m not sure how many other foreign students here do, but I think it is an amazing idea. In my opinion, this is where technology can reach students in these smaller towns. Through ITV or even the digital videos, students in a variety of towns could here the international students speak and even blog back and forth with them. I think students in my home town, Scott City, should be able to have the opportunity to hear and see international students…especially when they are here at Hays! I think it would be a great addition to FHSU to reach out to elementary schools across western Kansas. I also don’t think this is an unreasonable goal! I’m with Rachel, I’m fired up too! The second interview was interesting too and I am always interested in the improving science and moving students towards the future.
Ted talks
4/30/07
Chris Anderson, the editor of Wired, talks about …
I thought this was a very interesting podcast. I agree with many of the principles, however, displacing an established technology was something I had never thought of. I think the podcast convinced me though, because similar to the DVD example, I think all technology in a way, replaces old technology. At first, I was thinking that DVD’s did not replace an old technology because we still have video players around! But after hearing the entire podcast, I understand what they were talking about. You could tell this guy was very knowledgeable!
1. Moving at the Speed of Creativity
Episode Title: Ideas for international students adopting
Date: 2/9/07
Episode Number: 128
Reflection:
Rachel Tucker’s idea is such a great idea, I can’t believe it isn’t being done more already! I do think that the foreign students from Turkey at Fort Hays visit the elementary classrooms. I’m not sure how many other foreign students here do, but I think it is an amazing idea. In my opinion, this is where technology can reach students in these smaller towns. Through ITV or even the digital videos, students in a variety of towns could here the international students speak and even blog back and forth with them. I think students in my home town, Scott City, should be able to have the opportunity to hear and see international students…especially when they are here at Hays! I think it would be a great addition to FHSU to reach out to elementary schools across western Kansas. I also don’t think this is an unreasonable goal! I’m with Rachel, I’m fired up too! The second interview was interesting too and I am always interested in the improving science and moving students towards the future.
Ted talks
4/30/07
Chris Anderson, the editor of Wired, talks about …
I thought this was a very interesting podcast. I agree with many of the principles, however, displacing an established technology was something I had never thought of. I think the podcast convinced me though, because similar to the DVD example, I think all technology in a way, replaces old technology. At first, I was thinking that DVD’s did not replace an old technology because we still have video players around! But after hearing the entire podcast, I understand what they were talking about. You could tell this guy was very knowledgeable!
oops...last one was week 16 and so is this
Ted talks
2/6/07
Author Charles Leadbeater argues that innovations isn’t just for professionals anymore.
This article was so true! It’s amazing how technology has weaved its way into recreation. Actually, I’m surprised that there is a market for it, but once I thought about it I understood a little more. I think videogames are a prime example. I had heard on the news how much companies spend in order to get out the best game and it was unreal! However, I can see that the company with the latest technology is the one that gets the most customers. The podcast was interesting because, again, it made me think of issues that I hadn’t considered in the past
2/6/07
Author Charles Leadbeater argues that innovations isn’t just for professionals anymore.
This article was so true! It’s amazing how technology has weaved its way into recreation. Actually, I’m surprised that there is a market for it, but once I thought about it I understood a little more. I think videogames are a prime example. I had heard on the news how much companies spend in order to get out the best game and it was unreal! However, I can see that the company with the latest technology is the one that gets the most customers. The podcast was interesting because, again, it made me think of issues that I hadn’t considered in the past
ch. 15
WEEK 16
1. Moving at the Speed of Creativity
Episode Title: Electronic response systems used in K-12 classrooms
Date: 2/20/07
Episode Number: 131
Reflection:
I’ve seen some of the electronic response systems used in K-12 classroom in Scott City as well as while I was a student at KU. This is one technology that I don’t think there are any cons to! It was nice to know about Turning Point for financial reasons. My father uses electronic response systems almost every day in his middle school science classroom so this podcast was personal to me! I liked the fact that the Turning Point program uses PowerPoint rather than separate programs. I think this would make it very practical and usable program for teachers and inexpensive for schools, because most schools have powerpoint.
1. Moving at the Speed of Creativity
Episode Title: Electronic response systems used in K-12 classrooms
Date: 2/20/07
Episode Number: 131
Reflection:
I’ve seen some of the electronic response systems used in K-12 classroom in Scott City as well as while I was a student at KU. This is one technology that I don’t think there are any cons to! It was nice to know about Turning Point for financial reasons. My father uses electronic response systems almost every day in his middle school science classroom so this podcast was personal to me! I liked the fact that the Turning Point program uses PowerPoint rather than separate programs. I think this would make it very practical and usable program for teachers and inexpensive for schools, because most schools have powerpoint.
week 15 podcast
WEEK 15
1. Moving at the Speed of Creativity
Episode Title: Interractive, digital science explorations
Date: 2/9/07
Episode Number: 130
Reflection:
Wow. This technology is so exciting! I think that science is the one area that does not receive enough attention in the public schools. Often, I think the lack of science in schools comes from the insecurities of teachers. If schools would provide inservices for this technology, it would enable students to gain knowledge and skills of the future. I still think that hands on science is very important, however, this technology allows students to study places and experiements that they wouldn’t otherwise have access to. In addition, I think when students and teachers become familiar with the technology, it has great potential for student lead research projects. Just like all schools didn’t have computers for each classroom at first, I think this technology can be purchased in small numbers and shared throughout the school and for small schools, throughout the district. Why is this important? In order to get something like this started, it has to seem doable! It is!
1. Moving at the Speed of Creativity
Episode Title: Interractive, digital science explorations
Date: 2/9/07
Episode Number: 130
Reflection:
Wow. This technology is so exciting! I think that science is the one area that does not receive enough attention in the public schools. Often, I think the lack of science in schools comes from the insecurities of teachers. If schools would provide inservices for this technology, it would enable students to gain knowledge and skills of the future. I still think that hands on science is very important, however, this technology allows students to study places and experiements that they wouldn’t otherwise have access to. In addition, I think when students and teachers become familiar with the technology, it has great potential for student lead research projects. Just like all schools didn’t have computers for each classroom at first, I think this technology can be purchased in small numbers and shared throughout the school and for small schools, throughout the district. Why is this important? In order to get something like this started, it has to seem doable! It is!
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