Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Glogster Social Media in the Classroom
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Seth Godin: What is School For?
I would like to learn by using technology. I think using technology would make school so much more fun! I would also like learning by going outside. Going outside you can be active and learn at the same time! I would like to be taught reading and science with Mr. Shumaker. I would love to be able to read using technology! Kindles, iPads, iPhones, iPods and many more. Going outside to learn would be so much fun! Like at our school, we have a Physics Fest! We get to go outside and go through so many stations to learn about Physics. I would love going to school if technology and going outside was a huge part of learning.
Friday, October 19, 2012
John Maeda TED Video
Art can be used to make a creative leader by drawing pictures to explain something. Such as if your talking about the appearance of a Cardinal. Well, drawing a picture is alot easier than trying to explain the way it looks with no reference at all. Another example could be just simply a person's personality. Give each student a blank piece of paper. Tell them, "Hey, draw anything you want." When there finished, depending on what they drew, shows their personality. Technology can be used to make a creative leader by letting them research things. Now that doesn't mean to just throw a report at them and say, "Do reasearch." No. To make things more fun, and to keep students awake, play a game. Maybe tell them that if they can find the answer to a question using their computers, devices, etc. then they can get a piece of candy. Some teachers and students might not like technology, but there are plenty of other fun ways to make learning fun. Design can be used to make a creative leader by letting them design a simple bird house, house, garage, barn, etc. let the students use their creativity to learn. Design would probably be the best for Math. The reason being, there is alot of measurments. These are just a few examples of ways to make learning more fun by using art, technology, and design.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Matt Mill's TED
In this video, I liked how the dinosaur came out and roared like it was going to attack him. I also liked how the pictures sort of came to life.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Blog 10
What kind of learner are you? Click the link below and discover your preferred
learning style!
CLICK ME NOW! PREFERRED SYLE OF LEARNING
Define and explain which learning style said that you prefer.
KINAESTHETIC This means I need to be able to move around when I'm learning instead of always sitting still.
On Thursday we discussed AUGMENTED REALITY. How is AUGMENTED REALITY being used in the classroom. CLICK HERE FOR EDUDEMIC AUGMENTED REALITY *Editor's Note: This is one of my ALL-TIME favorite websites. 1. Second Life 2. Drivers Ed. 3.Field Trips 4.Project Glass
After you've read through the article, list the five AR websites that interest you the most, describing them briefly (You may cut and paste the information from Edudemic):
1.PhysicsPlayground
2.FETCH! Lunch Rush
3.QR Code Scavenger Hunts
4.Second Life
5. Field Trips
Choose three of the above websites from above and paste their featured links here:
1. Physics Playground Physics Playground Link
2. FETCH! Lunch Rush FETCH! LUNCH RUSH LINK
3.Second Life Second Life Link
Of the three websites that you choose to feature, which of them do you find the most beneficial to learning in the classroom with AR? Explain why you choose the site you did! (This is a two step question, answer both parts!) FETCH! Lunch Rush, because it seems to be a fun game and it is a fun way to learn.
Take a screenshot of the AR site that you liked the most and paste it here (ask a classmate if you do not remember how to do this - NETWORK!). Save the picture to your H-drive first, the use the BLOG tool PICTURE to post it.
The last think you'll need to do today is check out this link: HOW MUCH WOOD WOULD A WOOD CHUCK CHUCK IF..
Just kidding. After you've looked at the list of TED TALK lectures, list five that you would be interested in viewing in an upcoming class video/discussion forum.
1.Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food: In this clip, “the naked chef” exhorts for change to the standard American diet and speaks about his fight against obesity. Don’t worry, he’s clothed the entire time.
2.Arthur Benjamin does “Mathemagic”: Arthur Benjamin is a human computing machine. In this talk, Benjamin displays his amazing ability to calculate figures in his head, then he tells you how he does it. This is about as entertaining as math gets.
3.David Gallo shows underwater astonishments: If you’ve got the next Jacques Cousteau at home, turn off SpongeBob and turn on David Gallo. Here, the pioneering oceanographer brings you some magnificent footage of life under the sea and tells you 97% of the world’s oceans have yet to be plumbed.
4.Lennart Green does close-up card magic: Kids love magic and card tricks, and Lennart Green is a master cardman. In this video Green displays his quirky style of tricking the eye and teaches you some of his techniques.
5.Handspring Puppet Co.: The genius puppetry behind War Horse: War Horse was nominated for six Oscars and earned rave reviews. Now the puppeteers who brought the horse to life on screen show you Joeyand footage from production of the War Horse for the film
CLICK ME NOW! PREFERRED SYLE OF LEARNING
Define and explain which learning style said that you prefer.
KINAESTHETIC This means I need to be able to move around when I'm learning instead of always sitting still.
On Thursday we discussed AUGMENTED REALITY. How is AUGMENTED REALITY being used in the classroom. CLICK HERE FOR EDUDEMIC AUGMENTED REALITY *Editor's Note: This is one of my ALL-TIME favorite websites. 1. Second Life 2. Drivers Ed. 3.Field Trips 4.Project Glass
After you've read through the article, list the five AR websites that interest you the most, describing them briefly (You may cut and paste the information from Edudemic):
1.PhysicsPlayground
2.FETCH! Lunch Rush
3.QR Code Scavenger Hunts
4.Second Life
5. Field Trips
Choose three of the above websites from above and paste their featured links here:
1. Physics Playground Physics Playground Link
2. FETCH! Lunch Rush FETCH! LUNCH RUSH LINK
3.Second Life Second Life Link
Of the three websites that you choose to feature, which of them do you find the most beneficial to learning in the classroom with AR? Explain why you choose the site you did! (This is a two step question, answer both parts!) FETCH! Lunch Rush, because it seems to be a fun game and it is a fun way to learn.
Take a screenshot of the AR site that you liked the most and paste it here (ask a classmate if you do not remember how to do this - NETWORK!). Save the picture to your H-drive first, the use the BLOG tool PICTURE to post it.
The last think you'll need to do today is check out this link: HOW MUCH WOOD WOULD A WOOD CHUCK CHUCK IF..
Just kidding. After you've looked at the list of TED TALK lectures, list five that you would be interested in viewing in an upcoming class video/discussion forum.
1.Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food: In this clip, “the naked chef” exhorts for change to the standard American diet and speaks about his fight against obesity. Don’t worry, he’s clothed the entire time.
2.Arthur Benjamin does “Mathemagic”: Arthur Benjamin is a human computing machine. In this talk, Benjamin displays his amazing ability to calculate figures in his head, then he tells you how he does it. This is about as entertaining as math gets.
3.David Gallo shows underwater astonishments: If you’ve got the next Jacques Cousteau at home, turn off SpongeBob and turn on David Gallo. Here, the pioneering oceanographer brings you some magnificent footage of life under the sea and tells you 97% of the world’s oceans have yet to be plumbed.
4.Lennart Green does close-up card magic: Kids love magic and card tricks, and Lennart Green is a master cardman. In this video Green displays his quirky style of tricking the eye and teaches you some of his techniques.
5.Handspring Puppet Co.: The genius puppetry behind War Horse: War Horse was nominated for six Oscars and earned rave reviews. Now the puppeteers who brought the horse to life on screen show you Joeyand footage from production of the War Horse for the film
Friday, September 21, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Blog 9: Symbolism and Imagery
FAHRENHEIT
451
Sept. 19, 2012
Define SYMBOLISM
Symbolism-the practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character.
LINK: Symbolism
DEFINE IMAGERY
Imagery-the formation of mental images, figures, or likenesses of things, or of such images collectively
LINK:Imagery
Discuss three different uses of symbolism and imagery in the book, "Fahrenheit 451." Post a picture of this image with each description.
Fire means that there are books being burnt. Messages sent to the firehouse means there are books that need to be burnt. Parlor means T.V.
LINK: Pictures
Sept. 19, 2012
Define SYMBOLISM
Symbolism-the practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character.
LINK: Symbolism
DEFINE IMAGERY
Imagery-the formation of mental images, figures, or likenesses of things, or of such images collectively
LINK:Imagery
Discuss three different uses of symbolism and imagery in the book, "Fahrenheit 451." Post a picture of this image with each description.
Fire means that there are books being burnt. Messages sent to the firehouse means there are books that need to be burnt. Parlor means T.V.
LINK: Pictures
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Blog 8:Civil Liberties
1. Copy and paste a picture of the first amendment.
2. What source did you use for the above?
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=firstammendment&view=detail&id=B5CAAC5113D1184A2DF6B34A9CD262D1BEC1E4AE&first=1
3. Define civil liberties.
Civil Liberties-the freedom of a citizen to exercise customary rights, as of speech or assembly, without unwarranted or arbitrary interference by the government.
4. What source did you use for the above?
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/civil+liberties?s=t
5. When do you feel civil liberties are infringed upon? Can you give another example of "fringing" on your civil liberties?
I think stripping people in an airport is very infringed. I wouldn't want to be stripped in front of everyone. Another example is not having stall doors in a shower in a locker room. Other people getting a shower can see you naked. I would not want to see other people naked in a shower or have other people see me naked in a shower.
Paste a picture to add to your answer.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Blog 5:9/11 Remembering
I was only 1 year old when the hijacking took place, and the planes crashed into the Twin Towers. I feel as if I was old enough to understand, then I would have realized how lucky I was to not have any family members or loved ones in on the crash. I would have cried and felt great sympathy for the death of all the innocent passengers and workers in with the crash. To see all the people screaming and the planes hitting would break my heart. To see the pictures above almost makes me tear up. To see the people in pain, to see the memorial of the most beautiful buildings, to see all the flags, just hurts inside. Imagine what its like to have someone you cared about in this devasting crash. We now know that the hijackers were from Saudi Arabia. I don't understand why someone would want to hurt so many people, for no reason. It scares me. I can't believe someone would want to kill so many innocent people. Its crazy what people can do. I sure hope no one ever does anything like this ever again. All I know is none of the hijackers deserve forgiveness or anything good ever in there lives. Killing so many people makes me sick. They had very cold hearts if they could do something like this and not feel guilty, but be completely okay with it and be happy. I will always remember September 11, 2001. We need to start realizing and appreciating all the things we have in life, because you never know when something could change everything, and change this world forever. </3 Always Remember 9/11!
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Blog 6:Civil Liberties
September
12, 2012
Civil Liberties vs.
Airport Scanners
Prior 9/11
*Rules are
not as strict.
*Easy and
faster getting in and out of the airport.
*Kitchen
utensils not a big deal.
* Didn’t have
full body scanners.
*Safer to
fly.
Post 9/11
*There’s a
list of the things you can pack and the things you can’t pack.
*It takes
forever to get through security.
* Lots of
delays because of security.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Banned Book
Banned Book- A banned book is one that has been removed from the shelves of a library, bookstore, or classroom because of its controversial content. In some cases, banned books of the past have been burned and/or refused publication. Possession of banned books has at times been regarded as an act of treason or heresy, which was punishable by death, torture, prison time, or other acts of retribution.
A book may be challenged or banned on political, religious, sexual, or social grounds. We take the acts of banning or challenging a book as a serious matter, because these are forms of censorship--striking at the very core of our freedom to read.
Link: http://classiclit.about.com/od/bannedliteratur1/a/aa_whatisban.htm
A book may be challenged or banned on political, religious, sexual, or social grounds. We take the acts of banning or challenging a book as a serious matter, because these are forms of censorship--striking at the very core of our freedom to read.
Link: http://classiclit.about.com/od/bannedliteratur1/a/aa_whatisban.htm
Blog 4:Censorship
Censorship
Censorship is the suppression of speech or other public communication which may be considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient as determined by a government, media outlet, or other controlling body. It can be done by governments and private organizations or by individuals who engage in self-censorship. It occurs in a variety of different contexts including speech, books, music, films and other arts, the press, radio, television, and the Internet for a variety of reasons including national security, to control obscenity, child pornography, and hate speech, to protect children, to promote or restrict political or religious views, to prevent slander and libel, and to protect intellectual property. It may or may not be legal. Many countries provide strong protections against censorship by law, but none of these protections are absolute and it is frequently necessary to balance conflicting rights in order to determine what can and cannot be censored.
Link:Censorship
Censorship is the suppression of speech or other public communication which may be considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient as determined by a government, media outlet, or other controlling body. It can be done by governments and private organizations or by individuals who engage in self-censorship. It occurs in a variety of different contexts including speech, books, music, films and other arts, the press, radio, television, and the Internet for a variety of reasons including national security, to control obscenity, child pornography, and hate speech, to protect children, to promote or restrict political or religious views, to prevent slander and libel, and to protect intellectual property. It may or may not be legal. Many countries provide strong protections against censorship by law, but none of these protections are absolute and it is frequently necessary to balance conflicting rights in order to determine what can and cannot be censored.
Link:Censorship
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Blog #3 Rob Legato/AWE
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
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