Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Internet Safety/week 14
I chose the article "Things as they really are" by Elder Bednar. The video resources explained many of the dangers that exist on the internet. I realized before that it is dangerous, but now I understand even more just how careful people, including myself, should be. My biggest takeaway was that I am grateful for the inspiration that the leaders of the church have about important issues that members face. Knowing both the actual dangers of the internet combined with the counsel of church authorities really strengthens my resolve to be cautious and make smart decisions with the internet.
I talked to my friend about internet safety. She already knew many of the dangers that were out there, but she felt like it is something that is always good to be reminded of because we are constantly being bombarded with trash on the internet. Nothing I said surprised her too much because she was pretty savvy and careful with the internet. Both of us felt that we should be even more careful than we are, even doing little things like not accepting facebook requests from strangers can help us be safer. We also decided that internet safety is something that should probably be discussed more because internet is a huge part of our lives and can be so detrimental if someone isn’t careful.
I talked to my friend about internet safety. She already knew many of the dangers that were out there, but she felt like it is something that is always good to be reminded of because we are constantly being bombarded with trash on the internet. Nothing I said surprised her too much because she was pretty savvy and careful with the internet. Both of us felt that we should be even more careful than we are, even doing little things like not accepting facebook requests from strangers can help us be safer. We also decided that internet safety is something that should probably be discussed more because internet is a huge part of our lives and can be so detrimental if someone isn’t careful.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Week 11
Reflect on TPACK
Create a PLE Blog post explaining what you learned about TPACK. Be sure to explain each of the constructs in the framework (e.g. PK, TK, etc.) and provide and explanatory example of each.
PK/Pedagogical knowledge is basically the knowledge of teaching, knowing how to teach.
CK/Content knowledge is the content knowledge of the subject to be taught.
TK/Tecknological knowledge is what a person knows about technologies to be used while teaching.
PCK/Pedagogical content knowledge or describing what teachers know in a specific content area. It is more than just knowing about something, it is being able to apply it to different things and teach it.
TCK/technological content knowledge or knowing different technologies that can teach different things and being able to use them to teach.
TPK/technological pedagogical knowledge or knowing how technologies can be used in a general teaching context.
TPACK is being able to use technology to teach content. Is it adding everything together, making it possible for someone with the knowledge of how to teach to be able to teach content using technology.
Pick at least one example of teaching from your past and explain it using the TPACK framework.
I don't have very much experience with teaching in the TPACK framework, in the classroom I helped in the teacher didn't use any technology other than an ancient overhead projector. In this class, however, we have learned a lot in the TPACK framework. We learn how to teach and how to incorporate the concepts that need to be taught with technology. When we did our digital storytelling project we learned how to use the technology, how to teach using the technology, and explored different types of content that could be taught using digital storytelling.
Also discuss the representations that various technologies afford. Think about the technologies you have explored in this class and state what representations of content they provide and why these particular representations would be useful in learning the content you are trying to teach.
**I don't really understand what "representations" means in this context**
Stellarium: useful because it is an easy way to view stars all over the world. Stars are much more visible this way than in real life, and it can be taught during class rather than in the middle of the night.
Digital microscopes: allows students to see a large variety of things with different levels of magnification. They can take pictures and make movies of what they learn as well.
Virtual field trip: easy and affordable way to see sights all over the globe and learn about and endless amount of places and things without leaving the classroom.
Create a PLE Blog post explaining what you learned about TPACK. Be sure to explain each of the constructs in the framework (e.g. PK, TK, etc.) and provide and explanatory example of each.
PK/Pedagogical knowledge is basically the knowledge of teaching, knowing how to teach.
CK/Content knowledge is the content knowledge of the subject to be taught.
TK/Tecknological knowledge is what a person knows about technologies to be used while teaching.
PCK/Pedagogical content knowledge or describing what teachers know in a specific content area. It is more than just knowing about something, it is being able to apply it to different things and teach it.
TCK/technological content knowledge or knowing different technologies that can teach different things and being able to use them to teach.
TPK/technological pedagogical knowledge or knowing how technologies can be used in a general teaching context.
TPACK is being able to use technology to teach content. Is it adding everything together, making it possible for someone with the knowledge of how to teach to be able to teach content using technology.
Pick at least one example of teaching from your past and explain it using the TPACK framework.
I don't have very much experience with teaching in the TPACK framework, in the classroom I helped in the teacher didn't use any technology other than an ancient overhead projector. In this class, however, we have learned a lot in the TPACK framework. We learn how to teach and how to incorporate the concepts that need to be taught with technology. When we did our digital storytelling project we learned how to use the technology, how to teach using the technology, and explored different types of content that could be taught using digital storytelling.
Also discuss the representations that various technologies afford. Think about the technologies you have explored in this class and state what representations of content they provide and why these particular representations would be useful in learning the content you are trying to teach.
**I don't really understand what "representations" means in this context**
Stellarium: useful because it is an easy way to view stars all over the world. Stars are much more visible this way than in real life, and it can be taught during class rather than in the middle of the night.
Digital microscopes: allows students to see a large variety of things with different levels of magnification. They can take pictures and make movies of what they learn as well.
Virtual field trip: easy and affordable way to see sights all over the globe and learn about and endless amount of places and things without leaving the classroom.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Week 10
Week 10
Explore and reflect on some additional technologies
We will explore some additional free online tools which you can use in class. You will create a post on your PLE blog on three technologies you have explored. Answer the following questions about each of the technologies you have explored:
What is the technology called?
What does it help you do?
Where can it be found?
BrainPOP is an online site that has several learning tools for social studies, science, math, english, art, health, and technology. It has videos, activities, and quizzes that can help students learn. It requires a membership, but it is found online and requires no downloading or anything.
Dreambox is a website designed to help kids with math. It is found online. It teaches kids math skills through games and challenges. The site remembers the child's login and helps the progress farther on which enables them to learn a lot.
FunBrain is also found online. It is a site that has lots of fun games for kids that also help them learn important content. The games are sorted by grade and subject making it easy to use as a fun filler activity for kids to play on after their regular assignment is finished.
Explore and reflect on some additional technologies
We will explore some additional free online tools which you can use in class. You will create a post on your PLE blog on three technologies you have explored. Answer the following questions about each of the technologies you have explored:
What is the technology called?
What does it help you do?
Where can it be found?
BrainPOP is an online site that has several learning tools for social studies, science, math, english, art, health, and technology. It has videos, activities, and quizzes that can help students learn. It requires a membership, but it is found online and requires no downloading or anything.
Dreambox is a website designed to help kids with math. It is found online. It teaches kids math skills through games and challenges. The site remembers the child's login and helps the progress farther on which enables them to learn a lot.
FunBrain is also found online. It is a site that has lots of fun games for kids that also help them learn important content. The games are sorted by grade and subject making it easy to use as a fun filler activity for kids to play on after their regular assignment is finished.
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