Thursday, December 4, 2008
My EDM 310 Blog Assignments are Now Complete!!
To my fellow classmates the time we shared together is now at a end I wish everyone success and a great teaching career. Some of y'all I will see again and some i will not but keep pushing forward dont let anyone say you cant you made it to far to turn back much love to you guys. see you when I see you holla.
What I wish I would have learned
I really can not think of anything more I could have learned in this class. I thought we were doing simple stuff but the things we did was difficult but I couldn't imagine having a better teacher to go through this class with thanks Mr. strange you are amazing.
What I learned in this class
1. How to create and manage a blog
2. How to do ALT and TITLE modifiers so that someone visually impaired can "see" my pictures
3. All the free tools Google has to offer (I thought it was simply a search engine)
4. Wikipedia isn't always a trustworthy sight
5. How to create an IGoogle page
6. How to use ITunes
7. How to find educational podcasts and videos on Itunes
8. How to make a podcast (and what they were)
9. About ALEX and ACCESS
I also learned that computer are not that bad if you learn how to properly work them Mr. Strange opened my mind a lot when it comes to computers. I learned how to do a power point on my own that was pretty cool.
2. How to do ALT and TITLE modifiers so that someone visually impaired can "see" my pictures
3. All the free tools Google has to offer (I thought it was simply a search engine)
4. Wikipedia isn't always a trustworthy sight
5. How to create an IGoogle page
6. How to use ITunes
7. How to find educational podcasts and videos on Itunes
8. How to make a podcast (and what they were)
9. About ALEX and ACCESS
I also learned that computer are not that bad if you learn how to properly work them Mr. Strange opened my mind a lot when it comes to computers. I learned how to do a power point on my own that was pretty cool.
Access lab visit
I really enjoyed visiting and learning about the ACCESS lab at Daphne High. I met with Mr. Roh who talked to me about the pros and cons of the ACCESS program then gave me a tour of the lab. The concepts of the programs are great and once all of the logistics and kinks are worked out I think it will be a program that will really benefit the state of Alabama. As of right now they are the only one that is fully working and running in the Baldwin County school system but a few other schools have the equipment but have yet to have it in use yet.. I believe that all the schools will have it up and running by next year. But with this technology Daphne high school is able to offer a vast variety of courses that they would not otherwise be able to offer. They can even take foreign language classes like Chinese, because there is a high school teacher in Northern Alabama who is offering the class online. So the student just has to sign up for the online course and are able to take the class with other classmates all over the state of Alabama. I think that is so incredible!
Blogging
After taking this class, I am convinced that teachers should use blogs in their classrooms. There are limitations to that statement though. A lot of students don't have regular access to the internet at their homes, so blogs should not be used as a primary way of giving information. They should act as a reinforcement for material covered in class. You could supply links to websites that might help the students figure out their homework. An idea that would appeal to parents is blog for the parents to read about what their children are doing in class and how they're doing.
Older students will enjoy participating in creating blogs. They can include their ideas on books, have a message board for peer help with homework or even display projects on a blog. There has to be a block on computers in the classroom in order for students to stay on track. If you allow them to freely surf the net, the blog will never have any attention paid to it. Some entries that I encountered this year are time consuming, so the teacher must keep that in mind when giving students a blog topic.
Older students will enjoy participating in creating blogs. They can include their ideas on books, have a message board for peer help with homework or even display projects on a blog. There has to be a block on computers in the classroom in order for students to stay on track. If you allow them to freely surf the net, the blog will never have any attention paid to it. Some entries that I encountered this year are time consuming, so the teacher must keep that in mind when giving students a blog topic.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The edible Schoolyard and A night in the Global Village
today I watched the movie in itunesU entitled A night in the Global village. I watched as these young teens went out on this large farm that used to teach the kids about what other countries are like and how language barriers can be such a problem. The biggest thing though is that in our society today we do have to struggle as much for the things that we need. It shows these kids that not everyone is as privileged as we are. Nothing compares to actually experiencing what 3rd world countries are like, but if you can not experience it then this place is close to it. The heifer farms also raises cattle to send to foreign countries. Cattle and other animals are staples of like to those people.
I also watched The Edible Schoolyard. This was amazing. The art of gardening is being lost now that supermarkets provide so much that people don't have time to farm and grow. they grow their gardens and then they take these foods and they make things in the kitchen with them. They have to actually plant and build it themselves. These were middle schoolers who were doing this and they were so proud of what they had accomplished at the end of the semester. What these kids were learning was what families used to teach generation after generation to their children but now our society is slowing leaving that behind.
As a teacher i would love for students to be this hands on. To see what is like and experience the need for adequate shelter. The idea of not knowing if food will be readily available tomorrow. To put themselves in someone elses shoes. Growing and harvesting and working for you need.
these podcast are an excellent source for teachers to pull up in the classroom and show kids. They can learn from watching but experiencing hands on would change the way they think about how that salad got on the table for supper.
I also watched The Edible Schoolyard. This was amazing. The art of gardening is being lost now that supermarkets provide so much that people don't have time to farm and grow. they grow their gardens and then they take these foods and they make things in the kitchen with them. They have to actually plant and build it themselves. These were middle schoolers who were doing this and they were so proud of what they had accomplished at the end of the semester. What these kids were learning was what families used to teach generation after generation to their children but now our society is slowing leaving that behind.
As a teacher i would love for students to be this hands on. To see what is like and experience the need for adequate shelter. The idea of not knowing if food will be readily available tomorrow. To put themselves in someone elses shoes. Growing and harvesting and working for you need.
these podcast are an excellent source for teachers to pull up in the classroom and show kids. They can learn from watching but experiencing hands on would change the way they think about how that salad got on the table for supper.
A Variety of Podcasts
After listening to six different kinds of podcasts, you can really see a lot of similarities as well as a lot of differences in the ways people choose to present their podcasts. I found some podcasts to be more pleasing to me personally just based on the way they chose to present their information. I think it is important to consider your audience when deciding what sort of podcast you should do in order to gain the best results. However, they all did have positives to them.
I found "SmartBoard Weekly" to be a pretty interesting podcast. It revolves around using the SmartBoard Interactive Whiteboard which I had never heard of until now. I thought it was a very intriguing product I would like to learn more about. As for the podcast itself, I really liked the way they did it. It was a man and a woman who were just discussing things in a very informal a light-hearted manner. They were often humourous and they had a good repertoire with one another. They presented different ideas for using the SmartBoard, many of which I would consider using in my own classroom. I thought another podcast I listened to, "Podcasting for Teachers (Techpod)" was pretty similar to the former. It used older hosts, a man and a woman, who were established teachers as well as educational technology experts. They discuss the revolutionary changes that technology is having on education and the ways teachers can integrate it into their classrooms and curriculum's. They have special guests on the programs who present the new ideas and technologies that are constantly being developed.
The second podcast I listened to was "Kidcasting". This was the only one I listened to that had only one host. That was one aspect I did not like about it. I think having more than one person if very beneficial because they can talk off of each other and make what I think is more effective conversation. From what I listened to, the host mainly talked about different techniques that can be used in the classroom, including using podcasting. I think his ideas were pretty good, but I thought the presentation left something to be desired.
"Ed Tech Talk" consists of a few hosts and weekly guests. The interesting thing about this podcast is that it is interactive. The entire show the hosts and guests are actually testing out the techniques they are talking about and listeners can participate as well. On their website, www.edtechtalk.org, you can visit a chat room where you can post questions and comments which can be answered on the air.
I think the last two podcasts were probably my favorite. "MacBreak Weekly" and "This Week in Photography" both used a very informal method of discussion which is appealing to me. I really enjoyed "MacBreak Weekly's" podcast. They seem to use different hosts but you see the same people appearing on the show, just in different combinations. I found the show to be very funny, with four or five guys cracking jokes while talking about all things Apple. I also found it very informative. I have a lot of Apple products so it was interesting to get their perspectives on the good and bad of the companies products. I also enjoyed listening to "This Week in Photography". Though I am not a professional photographer by any means, I think even amateurs could benefit from this program. Again, I liked the very informal back-and-forth of the two hosts and the wide range of information they provided. I think this show would be interesting to professional photographers as well as just people taking family photos.
There are so many different ways of disseminating information through a podcast. Choosing the correct way of presenting your show will have a big impact of who will listen to it. I learned the type of show I prefer to listen to and the types that I am not as crazy about. But they all present a great way of getting information out to the masses.
I found "SmartBoard Weekly" to be a pretty interesting podcast. It revolves around using the SmartBoard Interactive Whiteboard which I had never heard of until now. I thought it was a very intriguing product I would like to learn more about. As for the podcast itself, I really liked the way they did it. It was a man and a woman who were just discussing things in a very informal a light-hearted manner. They were often humourous and they had a good repertoire with one another. They presented different ideas for using the SmartBoard, many of which I would consider using in my own classroom. I thought another podcast I listened to, "Podcasting for Teachers (Techpod)" was pretty similar to the former. It used older hosts, a man and a woman, who were established teachers as well as educational technology experts. They discuss the revolutionary changes that technology is having on education and the ways teachers can integrate it into their classrooms and curriculum's. They have special guests on the programs who present the new ideas and technologies that are constantly being developed.
The second podcast I listened to was "Kidcasting". This was the only one I listened to that had only one host. That was one aspect I did not like about it. I think having more than one person if very beneficial because they can talk off of each other and make what I think is more effective conversation. From what I listened to, the host mainly talked about different techniques that can be used in the classroom, including using podcasting. I think his ideas were pretty good, but I thought the presentation left something to be desired.
"Ed Tech Talk" consists of a few hosts and weekly guests. The interesting thing about this podcast is that it is interactive. The entire show the hosts and guests are actually testing out the techniques they are talking about and listeners can participate as well. On their website, www.edtechtalk.org, you can visit a chat room where you can post questions and comments which can be answered on the air.
I think the last two podcasts were probably my favorite. "MacBreak Weekly" and "This Week in Photography" both used a very informal method of discussion which is appealing to me. I really enjoyed "MacBreak Weekly's" podcast. They seem to use different hosts but you see the same people appearing on the show, just in different combinations. I found the show to be very funny, with four or five guys cracking jokes while talking about all things Apple. I also found it very informative. I have a lot of Apple products so it was interesting to get their perspectives on the good and bad of the companies products. I also enjoyed listening to "This Week in Photography". Though I am not a professional photographer by any means, I think even amateurs could benefit from this program. Again, I liked the very informal back-and-forth of the two hosts and the wide range of information they provided. I think this show would be interesting to professional photographers as well as just people taking family photos.
There are so many different ways of disseminating information through a podcast. Choosing the correct way of presenting your show will have a big impact of who will listen to it. I learned the type of show I prefer to listen to and the types that I am not as crazy about. But they all present a great way of getting information out to the masses.
Randy Pausch's Last Lecture
Randy Pausch was a professor at Carnegie Mellon who was dying of cancer. He gave his "Last Lecture" on September 18, 2007 about "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams."
He gave advice to students on how they could achieve their own dreams and goals as well as lessons that he has learned. He had many childhood dreams, one which was becoming a professional football player and another of developing Disney World attractions.
He stated, "If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care if itself," and "The dreams will come to you." I think this is really great advice.
I thought this was even better the second time I heard it. I had seen pieces of it on Oprah, but it was work watching over again!!!1
He gave advice to students on how they could achieve their own dreams and goals as well as lessons that he has learned. He had many childhood dreams, one which was becoming a professional football player and another of developing Disney World attractions.
He stated, "If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care if itself," and "The dreams will come to you." I think this is really great advice.
I thought this was even better the second time I heard it. I had seen pieces of it on Oprah, but it was work watching over again!!!1
International Blog Usage
hey have read. The site also recommends books to students. Even thIt was rather hard for me to find blogs used in international schools or classrooms, but I managed to find one HERE! This blog is used through a library at the American School of Brasilia in Brazil. The blog allows the students and the teachers at the school to post comments and pictures about books tough some of the books are rather outdated for my age group, I found some of the content of the books rather entertaining.
Another international can be found HERE. This blog was created by a teacher, Jimbo, who is from Iowa but now teaches in English in Japan. Jimbo was not given a curriculum when he started teaching at the Japanese Middle School, so he had to create his own assignments. Jimbo experiments with different techniques like fill in the blank essays to see if the Japanese children can correctly fill in the correct English word. He also shows videos in English and asks the children to explain what they saw to check their comprehension levels. Jimbo uses a pairing strategy by pairing the students so that they will not feel as disappointed as they would if they get something wrong. I would like to teach English internationally one day, so I will continue to check Jimbo's blog.
Fischbowl
This blog post was about providing wireless internet services to the students at Arapahoe High School. Some of the administrators wanted to know why having wireless access at all times was so important. Most classes in this century requires some type of assignment that has to be completed with internet assistance at some point. Sometimes, there are not enough computers available in the lab and if the student has laptop with wireless capabilities, they can to their work right then and there.
Karl informs us that the internet usage is available Monday through Friday at the time of the posting, and he was trying to have it available on Saturday's also because the building is in heavy usage on that day as well. I think wireless access is great and critical for our students because it provides them with on hand and on time information at all times.
Karl informs us that the internet usage is available Monday through Friday at the time of the posting, and he was trying to have it available on Saturday's also because the building is in heavy usage on that day as well. I think wireless access is great and critical for our students because it provides them with on hand and on time information at all times.
iTunes University
Apple has a new program that they expect will better students. This program is called iTunes University. iTune University provides students access to course content at the palm of their hands if they have access to iPods or iPhones. Apple thinks this program will give students the opportunities to be able to view and review lectures and access other instructional materials. Most students always download music and videos with their iPods and iPhones twenty-four hours per day! This program would make it a leisure type activity for students because they can learn while they sit down to eat!
iTunes University would be useful to me as a teacher, because if a student does not understand part of the lesson they could easily download course material and review the lecture. This would also be beneficial for me as a teachers also when a student is absent. Absent students will also be able to take a look at posted assignments and review them before coming to class the next day.
I would try to make sure that I update the information for my class daily. I would let students know that they may contact me anytime through email if they have questions about the viewed materials online. Information about iTunes University can be found HERE!
iTunes University would be useful to me as a teacher, because if a student does not understand part of the lesson they could easily download course material and review the lecture. This would also be beneficial for me as a teachers also when a student is absent. Absent students will also be able to take a look at posted assignments and review them before coming to class the next day.
I would try to make sure that I update the information for my class daily. I would let students know that they may contact me anytime through email if they have questions about the viewed materials online. Information about iTunes University can be found HERE!
Using iPods for Instructional Purposes
Technology use is becoming more prevalent in the educational society each day. When iPods were first introduced on the market, all we knew is that they could download and replay millions of songs. In 2004, Duke handed over free iPods to 1,650 of its incoming freshmen students. The purpose of these iPods were to provide fingertip access to lectures, news, and the school's calender. In addition to the items uploaded into the student's iPods, the school purchased voice recorders to attach to the iPods so that the students could record lectures while in classroom through their handy devices. More information about Duke's iPod distribution and the theory behind it can be found HERE.
Students were interviewed to see what they thought about using iPods for educational purposes. Many of them thought it would be a waste of money for the school, because if they were not required to do certain assignments on the internet at certain periods of time, they would just use the devices to download music for their enjoyment. As a teacher, I do not think I would be a participant in this research study unless I was a foreign language instructor. Duke planned to use the iPods to play back lessons in foreign languages that the student were studying. I think this would be a good idea because when I had Spanish and French in high school , sometimes I wished I had a tape playing the teacher's lecture for me. I hope the students using iPods for instructional purpose took advantage of their schools efforts to keep up with the current technology trends.
Students were interviewed to see what they thought about using iPods for educational purposes. Many of them thought it would be a waste of money for the school, because if they were not required to do certain assignments on the internet at certain periods of time, they would just use the devices to download music for their enjoyment. As a teacher, I do not think I would be a participant in this research study unless I was a foreign language instructor. Duke planned to use the iPods to play back lessons in foreign languages that the student were studying. I think this would be a good idea because when I had Spanish and French in high school , sometimes I wished I had a tape playing the teacher's lecture for me. I hope the students using iPods for instructional purpose took advantage of their schools efforts to keep up with the current technology trends.
Using Alex in the Classroom
As a new teacher, I would try to make full use of ALEX in my classroom. I would first obtain a membership to the website so that I could have full access of the materials. Depending on the grade level that I was teaching, I would research the grade guidelines outlined on the site to see what types of activities I could plan to gain the interest of my students. If I was confused about how to proceed with my lesson plans, I would look over some plans already on the site that was completed my fellow colleagues.
In order to help my students, I would use research of some of the websites recommended by ALEX. These are websites that provide interactive activities for students, worksheets, and quizzes. If possible, I would have computers in my classroom that gives the students the opportunity to use the virtual library offered by ALEX. As a beginning teacher, I think ALEX will be very valuable and benefit my students and I well and help us succeed as a team.
In order to help my students, I would use research of some of the websites recommended by ALEX. These are websites that provide interactive activities for students, worksheets, and quizzes. If possible, I would have computers in my classroom that gives the students the opportunity to use the virtual library offered by ALEX. As a beginning teacher, I think ALEX will be very valuable and benefit my students and I well and help us succeed as a team.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
"Growth" vs "Fixed" Mindset
Is intelligence something we can develop? Or is it something we are born with? Well that is growth verses the fixed! A study was set up and they taught the kids in two different ways. They showed the kids in these workshops that babies have learn things and that they make new connections. They taught them to admit mistakes and over come them. That is how we grow, we grow from these mistakes that we make in life. Carol did a great study between these two groups and teachers of these students could distinguish which children had been to the growth mindset workshops and which students had been to the fixed mindset workshops.
In this podcast Carol Dweck discusses a study that was performed on students in an eight week workshop. In this workshop there were two sets of groups. One group got taught strictly study skills while the other group got taught study skills and the growth mind set. The students that were in the first group of strictly study skills showed little improvement and had much lower grades. The second group who were taught growth mind set came out on top. This group had a better understanding that the brain is a muscle and every time you use this muscle it gets stronger. They learned to apply what they being taught unlike the other group with the "fixed" mind set.
Knowledge of this research will help in the classroom by identifying the characteristics of "Fixed" and "Growth" minded students. Hopefully as a teacher, I can teach the "Growth" mindset to students and motivate them to develop intelligence by studying and passion.
In this podcast Carol Dweck discusses a study that was performed on students in an eight week workshop. In this workshop there were two sets of groups. One group got taught strictly study skills while the other group got taught study skills and the growth mind set. The students that were in the first group of strictly study skills showed little improvement and had much lower grades. The second group who were taught growth mind set came out on top. This group had a better understanding that the brain is a muscle and every time you use this muscle it gets stronger. They learned to apply what they being taught unlike the other group with the "fixed" mind set.
Knowledge of this research will help in the classroom by identifying the characteristics of "Fixed" and "Growth" minded students. Hopefully as a teacher, I can teach the "Growth" mindset to students and motivate them to develop intelligence by studying and passion.
Mathematics With Technology
Through these podcasts, Judy Chandler explains the importance of incorporating technology with the teaching of math. Teachers are very hesitant to explore their math resources because some believe that the students just can't learn it or the teacher does not want to change their teaching technique. However, the students suffer from their teacher's unwillingness to explore such resources. All educators should be motivated to include tools and resources that encourage and promote learning.
She says that technology is essential in teaching and learning mathematics and that it influences the math that is taught and enhances students learning. Such tools engage them, uniquely support differentiated instruction, and critical thinking, and provide visual representation, etc. A way to engage students is to ask them questions in which they would have to think more critically and thus will they remember better because they're having to think hard. Overall, technology's use promotes greater understanding. There are provided programs that can cover up to four to five textbook lessons. The benefit of this is that its "instructional minutes as students gain connections with past ideas and explore new relationships that sets the stage for what's to come".
Podcasts describing resources for different subject areas are excellent for teachers. This type of podcasts passes information quickly to teachers that may be looking for specific information or new ideas. For history majors there is a podcast available titled Teaching American History podcast. There are many other helpful podcasts available in the iTunes store just by searching for a specific keyword.
She says that technology is essential in teaching and learning mathematics and that it influences the math that is taught and enhances students learning. Such tools engage them, uniquely support differentiated instruction, and critical thinking, and provide visual representation, etc. A way to engage students is to ask them questions in which they would have to think more critically and thus will they remember better because they're having to think hard. Overall, technology's use promotes greater understanding. There are provided programs that can cover up to four to five textbook lessons. The benefit of this is that its "instructional minutes as students gain connections with past ideas and explore new relationships that sets the stage for what's to come".
Podcasts describing resources for different subject areas are excellent for teachers. This type of podcasts passes information quickly to teachers that may be looking for specific information or new ideas. For history majors there is a podcast available titled Teaching American History podcast. There are many other helpful podcasts available in the iTunes store just by searching for a specific keyword.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
180 days
this is talking about the days in the classroom either being wasted or actually used to teach. They di a calculation of how many days wasted it came up to be sixty days. I pesonally believe that the children enjoy there break time but I also think that the time they are not breaking teachers should give one hundred % to them because their education is very important.
Wikipedia
In my opinion wikipedia is not a good source because me as a person can go in and edit the information that is on wikipedia. If the information under wikipedia if it is altered then the person reading it will never know unless it is something outrageous. like while on the website I reed an article named see Who's Editing Wikipedia-Diebold, the CIA a campaign by John Borland, It states that an anonymous wikipedia user deleted fifthteen paragraphs from an article on e-voting machine. that comes to show you that you or other people can go in to change things to alter the words under wikipedia.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Technologically illiterate
Is it okay to be a technologically illiterate teacher? Personally I think that everyone needs to know about technology. Even the little children in elementary school knows something about computers. They know how to log on to the computer to type in brats.com, barbie.com, dora.com, spongebob.com, spiderman.com and many more. I believe that the internet is a very useful tool for teachers and students.
So to answer the question is it okay to be technologically illiterate as a teacher the answer is no. The teacher's now are using computers for their role.
So to answer the question is it okay to be technologically illiterate as a teacher the answer is no. The teacher's now are using computers for their role.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Alex
The Alabama Exchange is a program for teachers, Parents, and students. Alex has links to useful sites and professional development opportunities. teachers can search lesson plans on this site. Alex can be of help to me when I become a school teacher. Alex has access to some teachers lessons plans that has more experience that I would have because of the years they have over me. It would help to look at their lesson plans to give me ideas.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
International blog
Mr. langhort's web classroom. This particular blog spot has podcast and studycast. Podcast is an audio program made aviaible to listeners via the internet or through a subscription service like i-tunes. this blog spot has a lot of thing going on.
http://www.liberty.k12.mo.us/~elanghorst/blog.
http://www.liberty.k12.mo.us/~elanghorst/blog.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
correcting links that do not work.
There are four reasons that important links do not work:
1) the link is not correctly spelled.
2) Nothing is placed between the two parts of an tag.
3) You forgot to include http:// in the address. It must be included.
4) Sometimes Google does not like a / after the address. Try removing it.
1) the link is not correctly spelled.
2) Nothing is placed between the two parts of an tag.
3) You forgot to include http:// in the address. It must be included.
4) Sometimes Google does not like a / after the address. Try removing it.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Schools or Teachers using Blogs.
Vicki Davis is a teacher and a technology administrator at westwood schools in Camilla, Georgia. Ms. Davis has taught for four years. In novemeber 2005 it was her first time on the web. In one month her site wiki was wikispace of the month. This site seems nice for teachers. http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2006/10/k-12-online-conference-presentation.html
Thursday, September 4, 2008
About Me
My name is Carlisha Portis, my favorite colors are pink and lavender. I love children they are the light in my day. The reason why I am at The University of South Alabama because i got sick when I was at Auburn University but, South has grown on me I like this school the teacher's are great. My hobbies are dancing, singing, and doing children's hair. I work at my church daycare center, Mt. Hebron is the name of my church. I am a very caring person if I can be of help i will help you. I am very close to my mother she is so great she always supports me.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Did you know?
The things that stood out most by watching the film are when they mention that a 100% of the 2006 graudrates in india speaks english. That is amazing for english not to be there first language. Also it mentioned that in 2006 there were 600,000,000 internet devices. I love myspace so the comment about it of course stood out they say that if myspace was a country it would be the 8th largest that is pretty cool. Texting is my communication on my cell phone, the first commercial text message was dec 1992.
I think that the reason for the film is to let people know that after a while the internet is going to be the center of everything. I remember the one thing in the movie was how is the schools helping children become literate in the 21century. I think in this time the children are more familiar with computers than some of their parents. Teachers that are new to the field have to make sure that they are providing the right resources so that the children can stay on top.
I think that the reason for the film is to let people know that after a while the internet is going to be the center of everything. I remember the one thing in the movie was how is the schools helping children become literate in the 21century. I think in this time the children are more familiar with computers than some of their parents. Teachers that are new to the field have to make sure that they are providing the right resources so that the children can stay on top.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
ACCESS
The things that stood out most while viewing the PowerPoint was that it provides access to advance diploma courses. This program sounds very interesting. School districts can connect with any other (IVC) labs in Alabama so coursework and teachers can be shared statewide. (IVC) stands for: Interactive Videoconferencing. I think that this is a wonderful program it is cool that they have a lot of support behind the program. while looking at the PowerPoint it said that the Governor and the Alabama Legislature is supporting distance learning.There are some problems what happens to the schools that have a lack of income. I think that they should figure out a plain to get the things needed for the program for the schools who have a income problem. The vision is the state of Alabama will provide equal access to high quality instruction to improve student achievement through distance learning opportunities. How can it be equal if every school cant afford the software or equipment.
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