Check out my website to see our project proposal. Our project will be done with an enhanced podcast. Check below :)
http://web.me.com/heididacio/Instructional_Technology/ETEC_676D.html
Friday, July 10, 2009
Session 3 (applications)
What a fun topic to look through and see what is out there. This is exactly what educators need to see and choose from. Knowing that the applications are already available, it is just a matter of choosing and adapting them to the classroom needs. Here are some applications I viewed that caught my attention:
1. TWITTER - Although I am not a follower, I can see the benefits of how it could be used in education. If discussion needs to occur between group members, or the teacher and the class, twitter is a way to hold this discussion. I think the downfall to this is that anyone can be a follower, and you wouldn't be able to control who is participating in the discussion. But what a quick and easy way to share what you are thinking in a moment's time.
2. POLL ANYWHERE - Very cool!!! This application has a lot of potential. This is a great assessment for teachers to pose questions to the class and get immediate feedback. The results will help to guide instruction, whether reteaching is needed. I wonder if it shows the number or name of the person who answered...and what they answered. That will help to progress monitor individual students.
3. BRAIN TUNER - One of my favorite games to play. Building basic math skills is important and this application helps in building math automaticity and fluency. It averages in your missed problems, so it's not likely to just rush through to reach the fastest time. I really can see primary students using this. This would also be a good recommendation for parents to download if they are the ones that have the iPhone. The kids have not excuse if they are on a long car ride. They can always be practicing math!
4. MY HOMEWORK - This application on the iPhone is a great application to help keep kids (and adults) stay organized. Responsibility is huge for kids, and organization is a key factor in helping them be responsible. I like how you can see what you need to do in a list, day to day, or in calendar form. Especially high school students who have a number of teachers. This application allows them to jot down daily homework, future projects, and keep notes on each. This digital notebook would be quite useful!
5. TYPING CLASS - Everyone needs to learn how to type. It might be a little tough on the iPhone because of the size of the keys, but it helps in getting kids to memorize the keyboard. What an easy application to do when kids finish early with assignments.
Most of the applicaitons I saw useful were from the iPhone. I am definitely inspired by what is out there already. But just thinking, how likely are elementary kids going to have cell phones? It seems like these applications fit better for middle/high school.
1. TWITTER - Although I am not a follower, I can see the benefits of how it could be used in education. If discussion needs to occur between group members, or the teacher and the class, twitter is a way to hold this discussion. I think the downfall to this is that anyone can be a follower, and you wouldn't be able to control who is participating in the discussion. But what a quick and easy way to share what you are thinking in a moment's time.
2. POLL ANYWHERE - Very cool!!! This application has a lot of potential. This is a great assessment for teachers to pose questions to the class and get immediate feedback. The results will help to guide instruction, whether reteaching is needed. I wonder if it shows the number or name of the person who answered...and what they answered. That will help to progress monitor individual students.
3. BRAIN TUNER - One of my favorite games to play. Building basic math skills is important and this application helps in building math automaticity and fluency. It averages in your missed problems, so it's not likely to just rush through to reach the fastest time. I really can see primary students using this. This would also be a good recommendation for parents to download if they are the ones that have the iPhone. The kids have not excuse if they are on a long car ride. They can always be practicing math!
4. MY HOMEWORK - This application on the iPhone is a great application to help keep kids (and adults) stay organized. Responsibility is huge for kids, and organization is a key factor in helping them be responsible. I like how you can see what you need to do in a list, day to day, or in calendar form. Especially high school students who have a number of teachers. This application allows them to jot down daily homework, future projects, and keep notes on each. This digital notebook would be quite useful!
5. TYPING CLASS - Everyone needs to learn how to type. It might be a little tough on the iPhone because of the size of the keys, but it helps in getting kids to memorize the keyboard. What an easy application to do when kids finish early with assignments.
Most of the applicaitons I saw useful were from the iPhone. I am definitely inspired by what is out there already. But just thinking, how likely are elementary kids going to have cell phones? It seems like these applications fit better for middle/high school.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Session 2 (ideas for upcoming projects)
I'm finally making some progress. I found an overwhelming amount of articles on mobile devices in education. There are a lot of viewpoints out there, and I am interested in reading what they have to say.
For my required project, I plan to make an enhanced podcast discussing pros and cons of a certain focus area. Hopefully the articles will guide my thinking. I seem to be biased towards the pros since I love technology so much :)
For my optional project, I am creating a doable lesson that would work with mobile devices. I am going to test it out using a few human subjects and evaluate the effectiveness of the assignment. The main thing is finding people that can take pictures with their phones and sending it to my e-mail. Not sure how it is going to work out, but it's worth a try.
Have a good 4th of July everyone :)
For my required project, I plan to make an enhanced podcast discussing pros and cons of a certain focus area. Hopefully the articles will guide my thinking. I seem to be biased towards the pros since I love technology so much :)
For my optional project, I am creating a doable lesson that would work with mobile devices. I am going to test it out using a few human subjects and evaluate the effectiveness of the assignment. The main thing is finding people that can take pictures with their phones and sending it to my e-mail. Not sure how it is going to work out, but it's worth a try.
Have a good 4th of July everyone :)
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Mobile Devices in Education video clip
I found this video clip on someone's blog. It is different perspectives from the UK on mobile devices. I think the clip is from 2007, but it's interesting to see what the different viewpoints are from teachers, students, parents, etc. Caution...heavy British accents!
http://www.phework.com/2007/10/mobile-devices-in-education.html
http://www.phework.com/2007/10/mobile-devices-in-education.html
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Session 1 (Experience)
I love the websites that Dr. Newberry posted for us to look at. It brought back many memories.
My biggest memory was going to my cousin's house to use her Apple II computer. My two favorite games were Oregon Trail and the Olympic Decathlon. The joystick for the computer was the best, moving it back and forth real quickly to do a certain event. The graphics then had no affect on me. I was so mesmerized how we could control what was happening on the screen. I went back and played a little bit of Oregon Trail with the website that was posted.
I also had the Palm Pilot but didn't use it to its fullest potential. It was a device that held important dates in the calendar, with some notes on the side.
If the laptop is considered a mobile device, then I've used it a lot for education. My students have also used the laptops for learning.
Here's an article that I found about mobile devices.
My biggest memory was going to my cousin's house to use her Apple II computer. My two favorite games were Oregon Trail and the Olympic Decathlon. The joystick for the computer was the best, moving it back and forth real quickly to do a certain event. The graphics then had no affect on me. I was so mesmerized how we could control what was happening on the screen. I went back and played a little bit of Oregon Trail with the website that was posted.
I also had the Palm Pilot but didn't use it to its fullest potential. It was a device that held important dates in the calendar, with some notes on the side.
If the laptop is considered a mobile device, then I've used it a lot for education. My students have also used the laptops for learning.
Here's an article that I found about mobile devices.
Session 1 (Introduction)
Hi everyone for those I have been with in other ETEC classes. For those who don't recognize my name or picture, my name is Heidi Dacio, and I am currently pursuing a masters in Instructional Technology. I am about halfway done with the required classes and have gotten a good start on the thesis (thanks to ETEC 644). My thesis is about building a positive relationship between the home and school. I will be creating a digital presentation (DVD) that addresses expectations on both the teacher's and parent's side. I plan to invite parents to see the presentation at school, and for those who are unable to make it, the DVD will be on loan to watch. So, I have a lot of work ahead of me...but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!
I am a teacher in the San Bernardino City school district and have taught for 8 years. I was a 5th grade teacher as of about a month ago, but a dagger was thrown my way and the principal moved me down to 1st. That's right...1st grade! Although it is a huge change, I am ready for the challenge and am excited to work with the little guys. It is going to be a busy year!
I look forward to hearing from you and seeing what ideas you have for this class. This is definitely a topic of interest for me. I went to a conference this past week, and one of the presenters said something like this...we as educators believe in technology and the power it has to be used in education, but we ban the one piece of technology that these students know how to use most, the cell phone. Instead of banning these devices, let's find effective ways to use it.
I thought that was a good segway to this class, and I am excited to learn more about it. What is the research saying, how are they using it, and what kind of results do they have? I have some ideas on how it could be used for learning!
I am a teacher in the San Bernardino City school district and have taught for 8 years. I was a 5th grade teacher as of about a month ago, but a dagger was thrown my way and the principal moved me down to 1st. That's right...1st grade! Although it is a huge change, I am ready for the challenge and am excited to work with the little guys. It is going to be a busy year!
I look forward to hearing from you and seeing what ideas you have for this class. This is definitely a topic of interest for me. I went to a conference this past week, and one of the presenters said something like this...we as educators believe in technology and the power it has to be used in education, but we ban the one piece of technology that these students know how to use most, the cell phone. Instead of banning these devices, let's find effective ways to use it.
I thought that was a good segway to this class, and I am excited to learn more about it. What is the research saying, how are they using it, and what kind of results do they have? I have some ideas on how it could be used for learning!
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