"Video in the Age of Participation"
By Glen Bull
At present, schoolwork is primarily based on text materials. However, the author of this article suggests that digital video "is the next frontier in the digital world." Teachers are now able to use movies and videos more effectively as classroom tools. In connected classrooms, teachers can now stream video over the internet, without the hassle of having to isolate the appropriate portion of video. The availability of resources and tools on the Web is increasing the development and accessibility of digital video among teachers, helping digital video to become an increasingly effective tool in schools.
Even though there are a number of free classroom-oriented video clips available on the Internet, it is up to individual teachers to find ways to link these videos to instructional objectives. The Discovery Education website provides digital video resources and connects them to curricular objectives according to content area and grade level. By subscribing to unitedstreaming services, teachers can edit and remix video content. They can then make these instructional materials available to other unitedstreaming users. According to the author, this two-way flow of information is what characterizes the current "Age of Participation."
My Questions:
1. How could I use digital video as an instructional tool in my classroom?
I think that visual aids are great way to engage students and facilitate learning: a really interesting visual aid is not only entertaining, it also helps students to connect what they are learning to a specific image from the real-world. Video clips can be great instructional aids, and they are becoming more and more accessible to teachers. In my classroom, I would try to find and use video clips that would help students to better understand and contextualize class materials.
2. What would be some of the benefits of connecting with other teachers online and sharing digital video materials?
As the author of this article points out, it is up to individual teachers to use video to enhance learning objectives. As a teacher, it could be difficult to stay up to date with the video resources that are available online. It could also be challenging to find ways to connect online videos with specific content areas and educational standards. Connection and communication with other teachers would be a great way to overcome these challenges. Teachers could share video resources and exchange ideas on how to effectively and creatively connect classroom content with available videos.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Journal 2
"Breathing Fire into Web 2.0"
By Justin Hardman and David Carpenter
Many schools and classrooms do not reflect the same level of technological integration that is seen in the “real world.” However, teachers and schools are beginning to use social networking technology to communicate with students in a more modern and tech-savvy manner. Social networking technology is a powerful resource that allows educators to better connect with their students.
Administrators are already using classroom management software and curriculum mapping systems at their schools. The author of this article argues that the next logical step in building online learning communities is the creation of an all-in-one, online communication and collaboration system for schools.
This article looks at the example of the Hong Kong International School, which created an all-in-one Web-based system called myDragonNet. MyDragonNet expanded from an online file storage and calendar system into a multifaceted virtual community. It uses the Web to meet the user’s educational, collaboration, and communication needs. In addition to handy features such as a messaging system, resource library, calendars, and user profiles, this system serves teachers in three primary ways:
1. It enhances communication and collaboration for teachers and students, focusing on activities both inside and outside the classroom.
2. It facilitates curriculum development by providing a number of tools and resources including: curriculum storage, archives, standards mapping, and unit planning.
3. It serves as an online portfolio system that supports teacher and student reflection by saving, storing, and showcasing student work. This system not only serves as an assessment tool for classes, it also helps to document student achievement.
My Questions:
1. When I become a teacher how will I use the web to enhance student learning, collaboration, and communication even if my particular district or school does not have an all-inclusive online system like MyDragonNet?
Most schools do not use an all-inclusive online system like myDragonNet; however, it is important to remember that teachers can still use the Web as a useful and informative educational tool. When I become a teacher, I will make use of the Internet even if the school where I am working does not have a comprehensive online system. There are a variety of ways that I could integrate the Web into my educational strategies. Most importantly, the Internet is an extremely useful way to communicate with students, parents, and other teachers. I could set up a class website that included a calendar, list of assignments, and class announcements. This site could also include a discussion board where students could comment on class content and communicate with their peers. Another really interesting feature of the myDragonNet system that I would someday like to incorporate into my teaching is an online portfolio of student work. Although a comprehensive portfolio system could be difficult to set up, I could use the class website to feature interesting and exemplary student work.
2. As a teacher, how could I try to convince my district or school administration to develop and implement an all-in-one online system like myDragonNet?
An all-inclusive online system would allow students to participate in the school and classroom communities in a manner that reflects their communication outside of school. The Internet is becoming more and more important in the lives of students, and an online system could help to boost student participation. In addition, faculty, students, and parents would be able to readily access school and class information at one all-inclusive website.
By Justin Hardman and David Carpenter
Many schools and classrooms do not reflect the same level of technological integration that is seen in the “real world.” However, teachers and schools are beginning to use social networking technology to communicate with students in a more modern and tech-savvy manner. Social networking technology is a powerful resource that allows educators to better connect with their students.
Administrators are already using classroom management software and curriculum mapping systems at their schools. The author of this article argues that the next logical step in building online learning communities is the creation of an all-in-one, online communication and collaboration system for schools.
This article looks at the example of the Hong Kong International School, which created an all-in-one Web-based system called myDragonNet. MyDragonNet expanded from an online file storage and calendar system into a multifaceted virtual community. It uses the Web to meet the user’s educational, collaboration, and communication needs. In addition to handy features such as a messaging system, resource library, calendars, and user profiles, this system serves teachers in three primary ways:
1. It enhances communication and collaboration for teachers and students, focusing on activities both inside and outside the classroom.
2. It facilitates curriculum development by providing a number of tools and resources including: curriculum storage, archives, standards mapping, and unit planning.
3. It serves as an online portfolio system that supports teacher and student reflection by saving, storing, and showcasing student work. This system not only serves as an assessment tool for classes, it also helps to document student achievement.
My Questions:
1. When I become a teacher how will I use the web to enhance student learning, collaboration, and communication even if my particular district or school does not have an all-inclusive online system like MyDragonNet?
Most schools do not use an all-inclusive online system like myDragonNet; however, it is important to remember that teachers can still use the Web as a useful and informative educational tool. When I become a teacher, I will make use of the Internet even if the school where I am working does not have a comprehensive online system. There are a variety of ways that I could integrate the Web into my educational strategies. Most importantly, the Internet is an extremely useful way to communicate with students, parents, and other teachers. I could set up a class website that included a calendar, list of assignments, and class announcements. This site could also include a discussion board where students could comment on class content and communicate with their peers. Another really interesting feature of the myDragonNet system that I would someday like to incorporate into my teaching is an online portfolio of student work. Although a comprehensive portfolio system could be difficult to set up, I could use the class website to feature interesting and exemplary student work.
2. As a teacher, how could I try to convince my district or school administration to develop and implement an all-in-one online system like myDragonNet?
An all-inclusive online system would allow students to participate in the school and classroom communities in a manner that reflects their communication outside of school. The Internet is becoming more and more important in the lives of students, and an online system could help to boost student participation. In addition, faculty, students, and parents would be able to readily access school and class information at one all-inclusive website.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Journal 1
"Finding New Ways to Connect"
By Eleanor Yang Su
Colleges are changing with the arrival of the technology-savvy Millenial generation. Individuals from this generation have learned to integrate the latest technologies into their lives. For some professors, teaching "Millenials" can be a challenge: they have to compete with students' compulsive multi-tasking. It is dificult for professors to make an impact in the classroom when there are so many potential distractions for students, including e-mail, instant messaging, and text messaging, all during classtime. However, this recent emphasis on technology in college instruction is encouraging the incorporation of multimedia components into classes, allowing students to connect with their professors and the course material through technology. Some common technology tools being used in college classes include online discussion forums and course websites that include course materials. Some college campuses are even beginning to incorporate student-only online chatting services and text-messaging systems for faculty and staff. While there are some who argue that technology does not improve student learning, many college campuses are working to keep pace with technology-minded students. Some schools are hiring students to help faculty to consider new ways of incorporating technology.
My Questions:
1. As a teacher, how will I include technology in my classroom and curriculum?
As this article points out, today's students are very technology-savvy, and technology is becoming more and more important in today's society. As a teacher, I will need to incorporate technological tools into my instruction in order to engage my students. I think it would be beneficial to set-up a class webiste that is accessible to students and their parents, allowing them to be informed and up-to-date with the class schedule, assignments, and current events. This site could also include a discussion board for students who have questions or comments for me or for their peers. I also think it would be very beneficial for every student to receive and email account which they could use to contact me directly with any questions or comments. Other than these online resources, I think that it would be very important to incorporate multimedia components into my actual instruction. These components could include digital audio and video, multimedia presentations, and interactive/educational computer software.
2. How will I make students aware of appropriate technology usage during class?
As a teacher I will be responsible for teaching my students how to use technology in an appropriate and responsible manner in and out of the classroom. A common problem that was addressed in the above article is that students multi-task during classtime. I think it will be very important for me to inform my students that while I encourage the use of technology and high-tech communication, these resources must be used appropriately during classtime. It is not appropriate to be communicating via instant message, e-mail, or text message during a lesson. Additionally, when using the internet it is important to stay on task, not just randomly surfing the web and visiting favorite sites (i.e. myspace).
By Eleanor Yang Su
Colleges are changing with the arrival of the technology-savvy Millenial generation. Individuals from this generation have learned to integrate the latest technologies into their lives. For some professors, teaching "Millenials" can be a challenge: they have to compete with students' compulsive multi-tasking. It is dificult for professors to make an impact in the classroom when there are so many potential distractions for students, including e-mail, instant messaging, and text messaging, all during classtime. However, this recent emphasis on technology in college instruction is encouraging the incorporation of multimedia components into classes, allowing students to connect with their professors and the course material through technology. Some common technology tools being used in college classes include online discussion forums and course websites that include course materials. Some college campuses are even beginning to incorporate student-only online chatting services and text-messaging systems for faculty and staff. While there are some who argue that technology does not improve student learning, many college campuses are working to keep pace with technology-minded students. Some schools are hiring students to help faculty to consider new ways of incorporating technology.
My Questions:
1. As a teacher, how will I include technology in my classroom and curriculum?
As this article points out, today's students are very technology-savvy, and technology is becoming more and more important in today's society. As a teacher, I will need to incorporate technological tools into my instruction in order to engage my students. I think it would be beneficial to set-up a class webiste that is accessible to students and their parents, allowing them to be informed and up-to-date with the class schedule, assignments, and current events. This site could also include a discussion board for students who have questions or comments for me or for their peers. I also think it would be very beneficial for every student to receive and email account which they could use to contact me directly with any questions or comments. Other than these online resources, I think that it would be very important to incorporate multimedia components into my actual instruction. These components could include digital audio and video, multimedia presentations, and interactive/educational computer software.
2. How will I make students aware of appropriate technology usage during class?
As a teacher I will be responsible for teaching my students how to use technology in an appropriate and responsible manner in and out of the classroom. A common problem that was addressed in the above article is that students multi-task during classtime. I think it will be very important for me to inform my students that while I encourage the use of technology and high-tech communication, these resources must be used appropriately during classtime. It is not appropriate to be communicating via instant message, e-mail, or text message during a lesson. Additionally, when using the internet it is important to stay on task, not just randomly surfing the web and visiting favorite sites (i.e. myspace).
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