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Sunday, November 30, 2014
Blog Post #5 Part 2
I can really understand the importance of having a good PLN for a career in education. After doing a weekly blog and seeing how other educators are doing their own lessons and still enhancing their skills. After reading blogs of educators such as Nick Provenzano and Krissy Venosdale, I have really come to my senses on how being a full time learner is a requirement to being an educator. Both have been in the game for a long time and are constantly finding new way and acquiring new skills to improve student output and motivation. Seeing how even the students respond to the blog prompts are very inspiring. While including these specific educators, as well as many others, unto my blog feed and twitter I feel that I am acquiring a vast repertoire of professionals that we may help guide each other through the journey of improving education to its best potential.
C4T Post #4
Krissy Venosdale
Krissy's Blog
3D Cube Assignment
In the first comment I left on Krissy's blog, the blog pertained to a 3d cube assignment. The assignment entailed the students creating a three-dimensional cube that was completely unique and original, but also conveyed a story as well. The assignment, in my opinion, seemed to be very entertaining and would be a great motivator for students to be creative and present something that was completely their own. All of the cubes are assembled into one masterpiece which constitutes cubes from various other students who shared their own stories. Being a future educator, I can only imagine the joy I would have myself watching the students engaging the creative process and striving to learn more.
Krissy's Blog
3D Cube Assignment
In the first comment I left on Krissy's blog, the blog pertained to a 3d cube assignment. The assignment entailed the students creating a three-dimensional cube that was completely unique and original, but also conveyed a story as well. The assignment, in my opinion, seemed to be very entertaining and would be a great motivator for students to be creative and present something that was completely their own. All of the cubes are assembled into one masterpiece which constitutes cubes from various other students who shared their own stories. Being a future educator, I can only imagine the joy I would have myself watching the students engaging the creative process and striving to learn more.
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So You ARE Ready to Code After All
In the second comment on Krissy's blog it was relating to her experiences with code in the classroom. She realized just how much more students take from assignments when offered complex tasks which require much trial and error. When pertaining to code, students have various different learning methods that include either kinetic, visual, or auditory learning methods. Students will also keep working on the problem until the task is completed, but are also very adamant about being self reliant. I can attest to this as when I was a student of a much younger age, I wanted to do everything myself and would think myself a failure if help was needed to complete any task.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Blog Post #14
Teaching our children can be a profession
1. Problem: Teaching must be professionalized to the degree of one who studies law or medicine.
Solution: Teachers must be trained to develop a student's knowledge to a higher level of quality.
Teachers should be treated with the same degree of professionalism as other more important careers carry. A level of experience should also be accounted for when regarding this new movement. There need to be more hands-on experience made available to up and coming educators rather than just tests and papers explaining the methodology. I thoroughly agree to Shanker's choice in a mandatory 1-3 years of internship for those studying to be an educator.
2.Problem: A higher quality of teacher must be available.
Solution: A higher quality can be found in the top 3 of the class.
Once again I am in agreement with Shanker. Although I myself would not be classified, I do however understand that for the world to take educators more professionally there must be a higher risk of challenge. Doctors go through many exams as well as school hours to achieve standing as an acting physician, so why shouldn't teachers be put through the same ordeal? Despite other students striving to be educators, the major doesn't require many challenging requirements and what challenges there are seem quite minimal compared to that of a medical student.
3. Problem: Senority grants immunity to most educators from scrutiny even if their educating abilities are lacking.
Solution: Yearly examinations that will determine the educators knowledge of pedagogy and academia.
I myself have felt the brunt of experiencing a teacher who was tenured, but nevertheless was unable to provide an enriched and productive education. Education is a constantly changing organism that is still growing itself and unless one is able to change their ways the students are left to stand below their own potential. With the use of a yearly exam, educators are able to keep up their knowledge up to date and help make the classroom more productive and motivated. We are all still learners after all, so why not keep bettering ourselves in helping the students exceed expectations.
In conclusion, I found this post to be very enlightening. It seems the process wouldn't take very long to get accustomed to, however I can see where those in a tenured position would find themselves "under attack" from it. Speaking as a future educator, the more time wasted not addressing the problem their is a proportionate number of students underachieving with it. Education is an important facet of the world and demands to be recognized as such. It requires high quality individuals who are not afraid to learn what it takes to provide a great education and to keep on learning new methods as well.
1. Problem: Teaching must be professionalized to the degree of one who studies law or medicine.
Solution: Teachers must be trained to develop a student's knowledge to a higher level of quality.
Teachers should be treated with the same degree of professionalism as other more important careers carry. A level of experience should also be accounted for when regarding this new movement. There need to be more hands-on experience made available to up and coming educators rather than just tests and papers explaining the methodology. I thoroughly agree to Shanker's choice in a mandatory 1-3 years of internship for those studying to be an educator.
2.Problem: A higher quality of teacher must be available.
Solution: A higher quality can be found in the top 3 of the class.
Once again I am in agreement with Shanker. Although I myself would not be classified, I do however understand that for the world to take educators more professionally there must be a higher risk of challenge. Doctors go through many exams as well as school hours to achieve standing as an acting physician, so why shouldn't teachers be put through the same ordeal? Despite other students striving to be educators, the major doesn't require many challenging requirements and what challenges there are seem quite minimal compared to that of a medical student.
3. Problem: Senority grants immunity to most educators from scrutiny even if their educating abilities are lacking.
Solution: Yearly examinations that will determine the educators knowledge of pedagogy and academia.
I myself have felt the brunt of experiencing a teacher who was tenured, but nevertheless was unable to provide an enriched and productive education. Education is a constantly changing organism that is still growing itself and unless one is able to change their ways the students are left to stand below their own potential. With the use of a yearly exam, educators are able to keep up their knowledge up to date and help make the classroom more productive and motivated. We are all still learners after all, so why not keep bettering ourselves in helping the students exceed expectations.
In conclusion, I found this post to be very enlightening. It seems the process wouldn't take very long to get accustomed to, however I can see where those in a tenured position would find themselves "under attack" from it. Speaking as a future educator, the more time wasted not addressing the problem their is a proportionate number of students underachieving with it. Education is an important facet of the world and demands to be recognized as such. It requires high quality individuals who are not afraid to learn what it takes to provide a great education and to keep on learning new methods as well.
Project #6 C4K Month of November
1. Dilem
Dilem's Blog
In the first week of November, I was assigned Dilem's blog to read. Dilem wrote an interesting tale about a sculpture in the woods coming to life and terrorizing the everyone. It was very chilling and and I persuaded Dilem that they should pursue their writing further in the future. It is nice to be able to see young students be creative and inventive inside of the classroom.
2. Brennan
Brennan's Blog
Brennan is a 5th grade student of Mrs. Mena's class in Chula Vista, California. His post was regarding his Thanksgiving traditions. Even though he is far away in California, I recognize that my own family practices the holiday in the same way.From the cranberries, mash potatoes, and the thoughts about the first Thanksgiving all of which I found that we both practice every year.
3. Jacque
Jaque's Blog
Jacque, a sixth grade student of Mrs. DeBuhr's class, had recently posted an interesting blog. The blog consisted of a reflection of what was learned this semester which included new vocabulary and chrome books. Jacque has amazing study habits, as stated in the post, and could truly succeed throughout life if the work is kept up. It was definitely thrilling to see a student from sixth grade use a more refined vocabulary, it was definitely an improvement from the language that I am more accustomed to hearing from this age group.
Dilem's Blog
In the first week of November, I was assigned Dilem's blog to read. Dilem wrote an interesting tale about a sculpture in the woods coming to life and terrorizing the everyone. It was very chilling and and I persuaded Dilem that they should pursue their writing further in the future. It is nice to be able to see young students be creative and inventive inside of the classroom.
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Brennan's Blog
Brennan is a 5th grade student of Mrs. Mena's class in Chula Vista, California. His post was regarding his Thanksgiving traditions. Even though he is far away in California, I recognize that my own family practices the holiday in the same way.From the cranberries, mash potatoes, and the thoughts about the first Thanksgiving all of which I found that we both practice every year.
3. Jacque
Jaque's Blog
Jacque, a sixth grade student of Mrs. DeBuhr's class, had recently posted an interesting blog. The blog consisted of a reflection of what was learned this semester which included new vocabulary and chrome books. Jacque has amazing study habits, as stated in the post, and could truly succeed throughout life if the work is kept up. It was definitely thrilling to see a student from sixth grade use a more refined vocabulary, it was definitely an improvement from the language that I am more accustomed to hearing from this age group.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Blog Post #13
How can Project-Based Learning be used in Language Arts?
This assignment will address how Project-Based Learning can be used in a standard Language Arts classroom. Watch the following videos below and post a response to each of them. One may address more resources that are not currently present.
1. Watch Project Based Learning and Common Core Standards - Matt Gillispie, Lancaster City Schools about Matt's project on mass hysteria.
2. Watch Project Based Learning and Common Core Standards - Kelli Marvin, Lancaster City School on Kelli's
3. Watch Apps for English Learners and discover what new apps are available to Language Arts educators.
This assignment will address how Project-Based Learning can be used in a standard Language Arts classroom. Watch the following videos below and post a response to each of them. One may address more resources that are not currently present.
1. Watch Project Based Learning and Common Core Standards - Matt Gillispie, Lancaster City Schools about Matt's project on mass hysteria.
2. Watch Project Based Learning and Common Core Standards - Kelli Marvin, Lancaster City School on Kelli's
3. Watch Apps for English Learners and discover what new apps are available to Language Arts educators.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Saturday, November 8, 2014
C4T#3
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On the first week of November I was given Nick's blog The Nerdy Teacher. On the blog Nick showcases many strategies and reflections that he had implemented in his classroom. Also, he has apparently been awarded for his hard work many times over judging by what he has posted on his wall. On the particular post he had made it was a reflection of what he had done for that particular week to catch on his other reflections. I had left a comment asking how his reflections helped his teaching career as well as why reflections help educators in general.
The second time returning to Nick's Blog, he had posted a video that he played in his sessions. This video included cartoon songs from the 80's and 90's to which those who were listening sang along to. He related the behavior to that of a classroom setting and how a little fun goes a long way, especially considering the students attention. My comment related to the video where I remarked how important it is to keep the classroom setting fun. I reminisced how in my younger days of grade school a little video or song every now and again would peak the class interest. Keeping learning fun but productive is every teachers dream, so finding the right tools to do so is detrimental.
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Post #11
What can we learn about teaching and learning from these teachers?
In Brian Crosby's video Back to The Future, Brian discusses how to instill passion into students by using project based learning. He teaches 24 students who are second language learners and have difficulties learning the basics of the English language. Crosby, with the help of Project-Based Learning, was able to not only motivate his students to want to learn but also go further and learn things that are not required. With his balloon project Crosby implemented social media such as Blogs and Flickr for writing intensive work, collaboration in the class and outside the class, and an authentic audience; plus, he was able to have the students show what knowledge they had learned and let them shine. By allowing his students to even at one point teach another class an experiment that they had learned was something profound and remarkable, as a future educator I realize that seeing one's students retain the knowledge presented to them but also implementing that knowledge in a passionate way is every educators dream. And it was all achieved by technology and Project-Based Learning in the classroom. I was also proud by how Brian used technology to include even a child with leukemia into the classroom with technology.
The next video Blended Learning Cycle introduces Paul Anderson and how he uses the blended learning cycle in his science classroom. The blended learning cycle itself is comprise of the standard blended learning including: mobile, online, and classroom learning; and also that of the learning cycle of a science classroom including: engage, explore, explain, expand, and evaluate. Both of these cycles come together to form a blended learning cycle that Paul calls Q.U.I.V.E.R.S. At first the educator must provide a hook or a question to get the students interested in what is going on and expand on their own curiosity. Next the students are able to investigate whatever the phenomenon is and provide more questions as to how things operate. Usually this process works hand in hand with the experimenting portion of a theory that the students may have and allows them a hands on approach to the object. After investigation comes video where the educator has set up a podcast or use another means so that students are able to view it on their own time, also this technology allows the educator more time to review what the students are doing. Then the class is lead into elaboration where the students can make diagrams and discuss what is going on with the current experiment which continues into the review portion where the teacher meets with them individually or in groups about their knowledge that was acquired through the experiment. Only until the educator is satisfied is when the students are able to take the summary quiz that ends the Q.U.I.V.E.R.S. procedure. It is definitely an improvement onto the scientific method and by using the technology in class, I am positive that the student's attentions are more involved and the educator is more involved as well in guiding their attention in the right direction.
In Dr. Richtart's video of Making Thinking Visible the author makes it apparent just how important it is to document a student's thoughts and ways of thinking not just for their own reflection, but also to show others the progress of the students also. I now know that an excellent way to document a students way of thinking and making it visible is by blogging. Not only is it posted to a document that can be accessed from around the world, plus the student acquires comments and feedback that can shape and grow the way that the student thinks individually.
Sam Pane from Omaha, Nebraska made his video to show how he used project-based learning in the class to address online safety. His students created their own super hero and comic book addressing a particular instance of online danger (e.g. Spam, online bullying, identity theft, etc.). Not only are the students able to be more creative, but the bar is set so the students can go above and beyond what is required. By making a project that is more individual, the students are not only having fun but also producing quality work that they want to show to everyone. I have to admit that had this kind of activity been used in my past classes at elementary school, there would have been a drastic increase in participation.
In the video Project Based Learning, three teachers present how they implemented project-based learning in the classroom to connect three different subjects from three different classrooms. Al Wandler and Melanie Delorme, a History and English teacher, have tried on various accounts to provide a cross curriculum for students using traditional schooling which all the attempts have led to failure. However, through the miracle of project-based learning and inclusion of an information processing teacher, Lona Froshaug, the process was bridged much more effectively. Students are more motivated and proud by the quality of work they have accomplished. This quality achieved by feedback from different teachers, students, and classrooms that provide different questions and viewpoints to the authors. To me it seems very detrimental to promote the idea to students that their work isn't just "busy work" that cannot be improved upon, but something that is individual and motivates them to produce quality work and effort while also sharing it with the world.
In the final video, Roosevelt Elementary discusses their project-based learning curriculum that is implemented from kindergarten to the 5th grade. Roosevelt school is heavily project based which the students have shown a great response to with increased grades and knowledge. Even the parents are astounded by the effects of project-based learning and give their full support to it being used in the classroom. The video also touches on the heart of project-based learning which is student choice. When students are able to make their own choice and provide unique input their individual creativity will exceed all expectations. Giving the students to answer real world problems with tools they will use in their adult life is a detrimental resource to build upon in their lives. Also, the idea of starting public speaking early is a fantastic choice as I myself have been plagued with fear speaking in front of others countless times. Which I never understood how to motivate children to give quality work, but giving them an audience to show their work helps with the issue. And not just having other students as an audience, but individuals around the globe can spark a child's motivation to surpass their own potential.
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In Brian Crosby's video Back to The Future, Brian discusses how to instill passion into students by using project based learning. He teaches 24 students who are second language learners and have difficulties learning the basics of the English language. Crosby, with the help of Project-Based Learning, was able to not only motivate his students to want to learn but also go further and learn things that are not required. With his balloon project Crosby implemented social media such as Blogs and Flickr for writing intensive work, collaboration in the class and outside the class, and an authentic audience; plus, he was able to have the students show what knowledge they had learned and let them shine. By allowing his students to even at one point teach another class an experiment that they had learned was something profound and remarkable, as a future educator I realize that seeing one's students retain the knowledge presented to them but also implementing that knowledge in a passionate way is every educators dream. And it was all achieved by technology and Project-Based Learning in the classroom. I was also proud by how Brian used technology to include even a child with leukemia into the classroom with technology.
The next video Blended Learning Cycle introduces Paul Anderson and how he uses the blended learning cycle in his science classroom. The blended learning cycle itself is comprise of the standard blended learning including: mobile, online, and classroom learning; and also that of the learning cycle of a science classroom including: engage, explore, explain, expand, and evaluate. Both of these cycles come together to form a blended learning cycle that Paul calls Q.U.I.V.E.R.S. At first the educator must provide a hook or a question to get the students interested in what is going on and expand on their own curiosity. Next the students are able to investigate whatever the phenomenon is and provide more questions as to how things operate. Usually this process works hand in hand with the experimenting portion of a theory that the students may have and allows them a hands on approach to the object. After investigation comes video where the educator has set up a podcast or use another means so that students are able to view it on their own time, also this technology allows the educator more time to review what the students are doing. Then the class is lead into elaboration where the students can make diagrams and discuss what is going on with the current experiment which continues into the review portion where the teacher meets with them individually or in groups about their knowledge that was acquired through the experiment. Only until the educator is satisfied is when the students are able to take the summary quiz that ends the Q.U.I.V.E.R.S. procedure. It is definitely an improvement onto the scientific method and by using the technology in class, I am positive that the student's attentions are more involved and the educator is more involved as well in guiding their attention in the right direction.
In Dr. Richtart's video of Making Thinking Visible the author makes it apparent just how important it is to document a student's thoughts and ways of thinking not just for their own reflection, but also to show others the progress of the students also. I now know that an excellent way to document a students way of thinking and making it visible is by blogging. Not only is it posted to a document that can be accessed from around the world, plus the student acquires comments and feedback that can shape and grow the way that the student thinks individually.
Sam Pane from Omaha, Nebraska made his video to show how he used project-based learning in the class to address online safety. His students created their own super hero and comic book addressing a particular instance of online danger (e.g. Spam, online bullying, identity theft, etc.). Not only are the students able to be more creative, but the bar is set so the students can go above and beyond what is required. By making a project that is more individual, the students are not only having fun but also producing quality work that they want to show to everyone. I have to admit that had this kind of activity been used in my past classes at elementary school, there would have been a drastic increase in participation.
In the video Project Based Learning, three teachers present how they implemented project-based learning in the classroom to connect three different subjects from three different classrooms. Al Wandler and Melanie Delorme, a History and English teacher, have tried on various accounts to provide a cross curriculum for students using traditional schooling which all the attempts have led to failure. However, through the miracle of project-based learning and inclusion of an information processing teacher, Lona Froshaug, the process was bridged much more effectively. Students are more motivated and proud by the quality of work they have accomplished. This quality achieved by feedback from different teachers, students, and classrooms that provide different questions and viewpoints to the authors. To me it seems very detrimental to promote the idea to students that their work isn't just "busy work" that cannot be improved upon, but something that is individual and motivates them to produce quality work and effort while also sharing it with the world.
In the final video, Roosevelt Elementary discusses their project-based learning curriculum that is implemented from kindergarten to the 5th grade. Roosevelt school is heavily project based which the students have shown a great response to with increased grades and knowledge. Even the parents are astounded by the effects of project-based learning and give their full support to it being used in the classroom. The video also touches on the heart of project-based learning which is student choice. When students are able to make their own choice and provide unique input their individual creativity will exceed all expectations. Giving the students to answer real world problems with tools they will use in their adult life is a detrimental resource to build upon in their lives. Also, the idea of starting public speaking early is a fantastic choice as I myself have been plagued with fear speaking in front of others countless times. Which I never understood how to motivate children to give quality work, but giving them an audience to show their work helps with the issue. And not just having other students as an audience, but individuals around the globe can spark a child's motivation to surpass their own potential.
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