When it comes to teaching now a days information access is so much easier. Before we simply relied on sources such as books, articles, newspapers, stuff that was written years and years before, yet we continued to use it as a source of information. However, now a days with a simple click we can access UPDATED sources in a second. Like Glen said in his presentation, children are really aware of how available and easy for everyone to access. I think as teacher's we have to start updating our sources and information that we are teaching, really use every available piece of information we possibly can.
I know Glen was explaining his graduate course and how he strictly teaches everything through a Wiki! That just brought a really good idea for myself. I really would like to use wikispaces as a source for posting assignments for homework. I think it would be pretty neat, and at the same time it allows the teacher to be alot more organized more effectively.With using the wiki incorporates the ICT continum and ultimately hits the curriculum outcomes, which is our goal as teachers.
I like the aspect Glen talked about, filtering information. Its almost like its turned into a skill, determing what is of good quality, and what isnt. I think thats something that comes with time with use of information through technology. However as students searching to do a research paper, 9 times out of 10 says they use the first source that pops up in google. Our job as educators is to teach these kids whats good information and whats not accurate information.
The reality of the education world and WORLD in general is that technology/internet is there and it is something we depend on as professionals to get through our daily life routines. Is that a bad thing? I dont really think so, its just the way things, we are trully advanced in the way we spread information, the crazy thing about that is just HOW FAST we can do it. As educators we need to embrace it, and definitely take advantage of it for our educational experiences.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
JOHNS Presentation
I like the idea John had about students using facebook to study. It's pretty ironic how Pembina valleyschool divison has a facebook feed, but the division blocks facebook. Just shows you that it probably should be used. However, if facebook is being used or any social media for that matter, there needs to be some guidelines, and people need to be taught and informed about how to use it properly and have a good internet ettitiquette.
Social Media to me is using applications online to create a community amongst friends, peers, and co-workers, even people you have never met. Social media can connect people all across the world that have similar interests and view points, also it can be a place for people to voice their opinions on whether they agree or disagree with a topic. Facebook and twitter are two major social media applications. Personally I use both of them. I recently just started blogging for my Internet for educators class. Blogging is a form of social media. I personally like it because it allows me to reflect my learning and opinions.
Depending on the school division I work at, i would definitely use blogging as a form of formative assessment. This way students can all follow each other and all learn from each other's view points and learnings.
I think it would be so interesting for social media to be used in the class. All the years I have been involved in Education, being a student, and now a Pre-service teacher, I think social media would be so ENGAGING for the students and myself as an educator. I think it allows for more effeciency and effectiveness. Therefore students will learn alot more.
As teachers we have to realize that the world is based on these networks, so we need to start teaching students how to properly use it, and for them to be able to get the most out of it.
Social Media to me is using applications online to create a community amongst friends, peers, and co-workers, even people you have never met. Social media can connect people all across the world that have similar interests and view points, also it can be a place for people to voice their opinions on whether they agree or disagree with a topic. Facebook and twitter are two major social media applications. Personally I use both of them. I recently just started blogging for my Internet for educators class. Blogging is a form of social media. I personally like it because it allows me to reflect my learning and opinions.
Depending on the school division I work at, i would definitely use blogging as a form of formative assessment. This way students can all follow each other and all learn from each other's view points and learnings.
I think it would be so interesting for social media to be used in the class. All the years I have been involved in Education, being a student, and now a Pre-service teacher, I think social media would be so ENGAGING for the students and myself as an educator. I think it allows for more effeciency and effectiveness. Therefore students will learn alot more.
As teachers we have to realize that the world is based on these networks, so we need to start teaching students how to properly use it, and for them to be able to get the most out of it.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
New semester!
With my last semester of school under way, it brings alot of excitment and also fear of the unknown. I am glad that I will be finishing up my Education degree and moving on to working in the field. However, the thought of not knowing where I am going to end up is kind of a scary topic. Thats life I guess, I am just hoping I can get a job right here in Brandon, but who knows what will happen.
Its official, I will now be going to do my last student teaching placement overseas in Kuwait, I know a few people from the class internet for educators are going, alanna and dory. Also, a few from my middle years classes, so I am definitely excited to travel with these people, I think it will be a great experience.
I have been to europe before but never the middle east, so I look forward to not only teaching the students but taking part in their culture. We are also talking about travelling when we finish up our student teaching placement as well, maybe thinking about going to Greece or Turkey.
With 6 years of University almost finished, I really find it hard to dig down deep and pull out some motivation to really make a final push for this semester. However, I know I will pull through, I usually do.
Cheers, Nathan Corrigal
Its official, I will now be going to do my last student teaching placement overseas in Kuwait, I know a few people from the class internet for educators are going, alanna and dory. Also, a few from my middle years classes, so I am definitely excited to travel with these people, I think it will be a great experience.
I have been to europe before but never the middle east, so I look forward to not only teaching the students but taking part in their culture. We are also talking about travelling when we finish up our student teaching placement as well, maybe thinking about going to Greece or Turkey.
With 6 years of University almost finished, I really find it hard to dig down deep and pull out some motivation to really make a final push for this semester. However, I know I will pull through, I usually do.
Cheers, Nathan Corrigal
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Internet for Educators Day 1
John Evans Presentation was very interesting. Professional Learning Network, he talked about how its all about getting connected by using all the very usefull tools like twitter, facebook etc.I like the thought of using these tools in our classroom, makes it a little more interesting.
5 W's of Professional Learning Network, these were things I never really realized the teacher was "responsible" for. I always looked at it like if the funding or school divisions policy were based on something, the teacher always had to go by that, not by trying to incorporate ICT in the classroom.
he gave good insight on ways to develop PLN. Its important to determine your goals, so you know what you are striving for. This is important. this way you can see your "tools" and resources to achieve these goals.
The thing with Twitter, like John was saying, its very useful. The one video he showed, and the guy said he learned more from his twitter friends than he did in Grad School, i can definitely see that. Becaue ppl world wide are sharing resources, information with their tweets, and its right there in front of us. As teachers we need to share our information and resources together, it will make education a better place. Also, as educators no matter what stage in our career its never to late to try out new things to make our job more interesting and challenging. Personally, I dont like the idea of teaching and using the same things over and over every year, thats why I like technology and the "changes" it brings. This way you will always constantly find yourself keeping up with it and learning as your students will be too.
Over all great insight and information about ICT in education.
5 W's of Professional Learning Network, these were things I never really realized the teacher was "responsible" for. I always looked at it like if the funding or school divisions policy were based on something, the teacher always had to go by that, not by trying to incorporate ICT in the classroom.
he gave good insight on ways to develop PLN. Its important to determine your goals, so you know what you are striving for. This is important. this way you can see your "tools" and resources to achieve these goals.
The thing with Twitter, like John was saying, its very useful. The one video he showed, and the guy said he learned more from his twitter friends than he did in Grad School, i can definitely see that. Becaue ppl world wide are sharing resources, information with their tweets, and its right there in front of us. As teachers we need to share our information and resources together, it will make education a better place. Also, as educators no matter what stage in our career its never to late to try out new things to make our job more interesting and challenging. Personally, I dont like the idea of teaching and using the same things over and over every year, thats why I like technology and the "changes" it brings. This way you will always constantly find yourself keeping up with it and learning as your students will be too.
Over all great insight and information about ICT in education.
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