I would like to research the effect technology has on student engagement in the classroom. I would like to examine the modes of technology that seem to be the most and least effective at engaging students and why. I would also like to find out if technology in the classroom improves student learning (if this can actually be measured). Then I will look into potential hindrances to engagement with technology and how teachers can overcome this. I'm not sure which direction this essay will take yet- but I'm leaning towards hypothesizing that it does increase engagement but I'm unsure yet if this translates into improved learning.
Janice
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Wikipedia update
Well, if you are so inclined to learn a bit of Sask. trivia go check out the "Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan" Wikipedia page. Someone had claimed that this northern community had been settled "centuries ago." While there may have been people in the area centuries ago the community did not exist...After consulting my dad, who's from Buffalo Narrows, I made this page a little more accurate. I wrote this: "Buffalo Narrows was founded in the early 1900s as a trapping, mink ranching and fishing settlement by Scandanavian traders." :)
Check out my first wiki modification!
Have a good break everyone!
Check out my first wiki modification!
Have a good break everyone!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
So why the plastic bag counter????
Well....during internship I came across this video while doing some lessons on the 3 R's and it made me think twice about all of the plastic I use everyday.
Take a look:
The students I was teaching were somewhat traumatized by this video and we ended up doing a bit of research on plastic bag use...
It is estimated that polyethelyne bags take 1000 years to break down.
It is estimated that 500 billion- 1 trillion plastic bags are used each year.
It is estimated that 100,000 marine animals like whales, fish, seals and turtles are killed by plastic bags worldwide, every year.
(see more at commondreams.org)
If your interested in having your students make their own recycleable bags visit these links!
http://www.morsbags.com/
http://www.instructables.com/id/%22Green%22-Re-usable-Grocery-Bags/
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=177482.0
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/good-thing-t-shirt-bag
Take a look:
The students I was teaching were somewhat traumatized by this video and we ended up doing a bit of research on plastic bag use...
It is estimated that polyethelyne bags take 1000 years to break down.
It is estimated that 500 billion- 1 trillion plastic bags are used each year.
It is estimated that 100,000 marine animals like whales, fish, seals and turtles are killed by plastic bags worldwide, every year.
(see more at commondreams.org)
If your interested in having your students make their own recycleable bags visit these links!
http://www.morsbags.com/
http://www.instructables.com/id/%22Green%22-Re-usable-Grocery-Bags/
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=177482.0
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/good-thing-t-shirt-bag
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Bloom's and Blogs...
Knowledge: to post assignments and discriptions, to post class resources and to create a place where students can respond to postings related to course content.
Comprehension: students are more likely to become engaged with technology and can access course materials outside of school. Students are able to get to know the teacher and other students more personaly.
Applications: You can post your own resources to support your opinions and values while contininously searching others blogs to find common answers. Blogs can be a safe place for teachers to address classroom issues and help each other find answers.
Analysis: Yes because information is continuously updated. You can contact the author of the blog, asking questions and leaving comments. It is also a place where stundets are able to voice there opinion and engage in meaningful conversations, debates and forums.
Synthesis: You become more of a facilitator rather than director or formal teacher. You guide students towards answers and allow opinions to be heard, creating a much more student centered learning experience.
Evaluation: It may be hard to track students posts, and involvement in the online community. Information can be irrevelant, inaccurate and bias. It can also become a social tool rather than an educational outlet. It can also become a sesspool of cyberbullying.
Janice and Karen
Comprehension: students are more likely to become engaged with technology and can access course materials outside of school. Students are able to get to know the teacher and other students more personaly.
Applications: You can post your own resources to support your opinions and values while contininously searching others blogs to find common answers. Blogs can be a safe place for teachers to address classroom issues and help each other find answers.
Analysis: Yes because information is continuously updated. You can contact the author of the blog, asking questions and leaving comments. It is also a place where stundets are able to voice there opinion and engage in meaningful conversations, debates and forums.
Synthesis: You become more of a facilitator rather than director or formal teacher. You guide students towards answers and allow opinions to be heard, creating a much more student centered learning experience.
Evaluation: It may be hard to track students posts, and involvement in the online community. Information can be irrevelant, inaccurate and bias. It can also become a social tool rather than an educational outlet. It can also become a sesspool of cyberbullying.
Janice and Karen
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Uh-OH
I'm thinking this blog could become just another reason to avoid doing real work :)
-a little food for thought...hope it made you smile :)
Peace
J
-a little food for thought...hope it made you smile :)
Peace
J
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