I think the virtual reality is kind of cool! Having said that however, I do not feel like they have much use in a K-5 setting. Most kids can barely read and write, so why should we expect them to learn the ways of a virtual world on top of that. I do however feel that students 6-12 may benefit from some exposure to it. Incorporating it in a lesson or two would not be so harmful. For example, on the video they used it in viewing old Shakespeare plays and medieval times. That would work for history lessons and I think would be a cool thing. And as their education continues, working up to using it more frequently. I see this VR being used in more of a college setting where students have a chance to fiddle around with it in their spare time.
As a future educator (K-5) I do not feel that I would be so inclined to use this. I believe that it takes time away from classroom/social interaction. If I found a way to use it minimally so that it did not take up too much time, I may change my mind. Teaching is hard work and I think that would make more work for me to learn it myself and then teach it and make sure they understand it. If I can cut one thing out, it would be VR.
Call me old-fashioned but like many other technologies I think VR is becoming a fad. What is the efficacy of using such a tool in education? Is there research showing it is just as effective as regular teaching? I have never heard of this before now so to me this is something very new. I am a strong believer in classroom setting teaching, having that teacher-student relationship and I feel like you miss out on that interaction when using a VR.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Blog #3- Software Review- Live Site
Here are the live links for blog #3:
http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/elgg.org/
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/elgg.php
http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/elgg.org/
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/elgg.php
Blog #3- Software Review
The software that I found that could be used in my future classroom is ELGG. It can be found at http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/elgg.php
This software is a type of social networking that has the capabilities of weblog, file repository (pod casting), online profile and RSS reader. I would use this more for communication among other teachers. Perhaps sharing assignments, ideas and other information.
I found a review of the software at http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/elgg.org/
All the reviews revolve around how good the software is and also some of it's confusing aspects. I would say these reviews are from a variety of people from teachers to business administrators.
This software is a type of social networking that has the capabilities of weblog, file repository (pod casting), online profile and RSS reader. I would use this more for communication among other teachers. Perhaps sharing assignments, ideas and other information.
I found a review of the software at http://www.stumbleupon.com/url/elgg.org/
All the reviews revolve around how good the software is and also some of it's confusing aspects. I would say these reviews are from a variety of people from teachers to business administrators.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Ning
Link to my Ning: http://futureeducator.ning.com/
Ning is an excellent way to stay connected with other professionals in your field! It is not only a social network, but it is a social network that deals with others in your profession allowing you to share ideas and solutions to problems. On Ning you can blog, chat, share videos and photos, post events, and join groups of similar interests. Using this in the classroom would be simple. First if you got the teachers in your facility to join a network it would be an easy way to stay connected all day without having to leave class unattended. Other ways would be sharing information about a certain subject, a good way to keep everyone in the building on the same page! A school is more functional when everyone is on the same page...so let's get on that :)
Ning is an excellent way to stay connected with other professionals in your field! It is not only a social network, but it is a social network that deals with others in your profession allowing you to share ideas and solutions to problems. On Ning you can blog, chat, share videos and photos, post events, and join groups of similar interests. Using this in the classroom would be simple. First if you got the teachers in your facility to join a network it would be an easy way to stay connected all day without having to leave class unattended. Other ways would be sharing information about a certain subject, a good way to keep everyone in the building on the same page! A school is more functional when everyone is on the same page...so let's get on that :)
Friday, October 9, 2009
RESP 2- 10 tips...
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annieEd205
These are all helpful tools, and I like how they are geared more towards interaction with other teachers and not just students. As a future teacher, I know that numbers 4 (ask alto of questions) ,5 (enlist your PLN), and 9 (observe your colleagues) will be something that I will do on a daily basis mostly because I sometimes struggle with using technology in college, so I can only imagine what it will be like when I am a teacher! Number 10 (don't touch the mouse) will be hard for me just because there are things I know how to do and do well that when and explanation isn't going as I had hoped I tend to resort to hand over hand. You make a good point that people learn by "mousing". When I look back at previous computer courses, I learned alot just from clicking a mouse.
annieEd205
These are all helpful tools, and I like how they are geared more towards interaction with other teachers and not just students. As a future teacher, I know that numbers 4 (ask alto of questions) ,5 (enlist your PLN), and 9 (observe your colleagues) will be something that I will do on a daily basis mostly because I sometimes struggle with using technology in college, so I can only imagine what it will be like when I am a teacher! Number 10 (don't touch the mouse) will be hard for me just because there are things I know how to do and do well that when and explanation isn't going as I had hoped I tend to resort to hand over hand. You make a good point that people learn by "mousing". When I look back at previous computer courses, I learned alot just from clicking a mouse.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Blog #1-Online Learning
This is my second online class, so the routine is nothing new to me! Only this one requires alot more work and time than my other one; WRT 305! I like that I am able to respond whenever I want and at my own pace...thats how I like to learn. I like the class discussions and how in depth they can get. It gives me new perspectives to think about and reflect on.
Unfortunately though, I wish that sometimes this class would be taught in a classroom so that any questions I have can be answered right away while I'm there and the idea is fresh in my mind. I am not a "computer savvy" person and sometimes struggle with certain things. It is difficult sometimes to remember where to pick up after a day of waiting for a reply.
Another thing about this class are the class discussions. If i could change one thing it would be how the discussions are set up. Instead of replying 18 hrs. between posts I would make it so that the student had to reply to another persons post, or at least 2 peoples posts at least 2 different times. I feel like when some people come back to re-post they are just posting something different and maybe sometimes does not quite fit with what was being posted previously. This happened alot in my other online class as well.
I would definitly take another online class! I think they are great and I like not having to spend a fortune on books and waste a ton of paper taking notes! Plus its nice to sit at home and know im accomplishing a days work of class :)
Unfortunately though, I wish that sometimes this class would be taught in a classroom so that any questions I have can be answered right away while I'm there and the idea is fresh in my mind. I am not a "computer savvy" person and sometimes struggle with certain things. It is difficult sometimes to remember where to pick up after a day of waiting for a reply.
Another thing about this class are the class discussions. If i could change one thing it would be how the discussions are set up. Instead of replying 18 hrs. between posts I would make it so that the student had to reply to another persons post, or at least 2 peoples posts at least 2 different times. I feel like when some people come back to re-post they are just posting something different and maybe sometimes does not quite fit with what was being posted previously. This happened alot in my other online class as well.
I would definitly take another online class! I think they are great and I like not having to spend a fortune on books and waste a ton of paper taking notes! Plus its nice to sit at home and know im accomplishing a days work of class :)
Friday, September 25, 2009
annie205
szuraan@mail.gvsu.edu
http://seanlancaster.com/blog/?p=256
You are one of the only people I know that uses twitter for an actual purpose instead of just being a creeper on other people! I see your point and like you, I never saw the point of twitter. When I read how you actually used it, I see how effective it can be! I am not very familiar with twitter myself so how could it be effectively used in and elementary educational setting?
szuraan@mail.gvsu.edu
http://seanlancaster.com/blog/?p=256
You are one of the only people I know that uses twitter for an actual purpose instead of just being a creeper on other people! I see your point and like you, I never saw the point of twitter. When I read how you actually used it, I see how effective it can be! I am not very familiar with twitter myself so how could it be effectively used in and elementary educational setting?
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