I created a map on my daily driving activities using Google Earth. I was able to incorporate personal icons and created a pathway of my daily driving activities. Google Earth is a free tool that anyone can use from Google.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Google Earth NETS I, IV
I created a map on my daily driving activities using Google Earth. I was able to incorporate personal icons and created a pathway of my daily driving activities. Google Earth is a free tool that anyone can use from Google.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Journal # 10
Yoder, Maureen.(2009). S'Cool Tools: 5 Great Tools to Perk Up Your Classroom and Engage Your Students. Received from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=November_No_3_5&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4436&ContentID=24614&DirectListComboInd=D
Maureen Yoder explains five great tools that help engage your students within your classroom. She explains by using these "learning tools" in your classroom you will create a more fun and exciting learning environment.
The five tools are:
1. Lego Education's WeDo Robotics Construction Set
Lego Education is a great "learning tool" that includes over 160 Lego elements for students to use as manipulatives.
2. Smart Table
Smart table is like a whiteboard but better! It is an interactive learning center with customizable applications with a multi-touch screen. This "learning tool" allows up to eight children to work collaboratively. The Smart Table also includes already created lessons that allow teachers to substitute their own visuals and content material.
3. AVer Pen
The AVer Pen is a pen that can be projected on anything, and can write on almost any surface. This "learning tool" is like an interactive whiteboard without the whiteboard. The AVer Pen includes the software (interactive tools, image capture, video recording capabilities and many activities).
4. New Multiuser Virtual Environments (MUVEs)
MUVEs is a virtual world "learning tool." Classroom assignments using MUVEs help teachers reach NETS and standards-based curriculum goals.
5. Google Apps Education Community
This site offers video tutorials to help users understand and use Google applications. It also has links to thousands of lesson plans posted by a various sort of teachers. You can search the website for specific lesson plans.
1. Which "learning tool" would you want to you in your classroom and why?"
I think the Aver Pen would be a great "learning Tool" to use within my classroom. It seems like it is easy and fun to use. Being able to project it off anything (like a wall) would be so easy!
2. How would you incorporate Virtual Environments within your classroom?
You could incorporate Virtual Environments within your classroom in MANY different ways. For example, in my fourth grade lass, students are learning about plants. You could create a Virtual environment involving plant growth where students can grow their own plants and create some sort of plant growth life. They could compete and try to grow the most and best plants!
Maureen Yoder explains five great tools that help engage your students within your classroom. She explains by using these "learning tools" in your classroom you will create a more fun and exciting learning environment.
The five tools are:
1. Lego Education's WeDo Robotics Construction Set
Lego Education is a great "learning tool" that includes over 160 Lego elements for students to use as manipulatives.
2. Smart Table
Smart table is like a whiteboard but better! It is an interactive learning center with customizable applications with a multi-touch screen. This "learning tool" allows up to eight children to work collaboratively. The Smart Table also includes already created lessons that allow teachers to substitute their own visuals and content material.
3. AVer Pen
The AVer Pen is a pen that can be projected on anything, and can write on almost any surface. This "learning tool" is like an interactive whiteboard without the whiteboard. The AVer Pen includes the software (interactive tools, image capture, video recording capabilities and many activities).
4. New Multiuser Virtual Environments (MUVEs)
MUVEs is a virtual world "learning tool." Classroom assignments using MUVEs help teachers reach NETS and standards-based curriculum goals.
5. Google Apps Education Community
This site offers video tutorials to help users understand and use Google applications. It also has links to thousands of lesson plans posted by a various sort of teachers. You can search the website for specific lesson plans.
1. Which "learning tool" would you want to you in your classroom and why?"
I think the Aver Pen would be a great "learning Tool" to use within my classroom. It seems like it is easy and fun to use. Being able to project it off anything (like a wall) would be so easy!
2. How would you incorporate Virtual Environments within your classroom?
You could incorporate Virtual Environments within your classroom in MANY different ways. For example, in my fourth grade lass, students are learning about plants. You could create a Virtual environment involving plant growth where students can grow their own plants and create some sort of plant growth life. They could compete and try to grow the most and best plants!
iMovie NETS II, III
I created a movie using iMovie on California State University San Marcos. I imported video clips, edited the video clips, and incorporate various screen effects including slowing, pausing, color changing, transitions, texts and music.
Journal # 9
Amundson, Linda. (2009). Five Steps to an Accessible Classroom Website. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(3), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=November_No_3_5&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4436&ContentID=24615&DirectListComboInd=D.
Classroom websites should be usable for all types of students including visual, hearing, movement, cognitive, and speech disabilities. When designing a website, you may use all sorts of tools to navigate within a website. Some examples include: voice output, Braille displays, keyboards, and screen magnifiers. Also, websites should become navigable for the students who may have slower internet connections or English Language learners. Amundson describes five different steps that should be followed in order to create a successful, accessible website.
Step 1: Organize for Easier Navigation:
Use headers to structure web page
Use graphic elements to divide sections
Use similar organization throughout all pages
Step 2: Navigation without a Mouse:
Set up website for students to use tab key rather than a mouse
Step 3: Text Explanations for Images:
Have text explanations for every image or visual on website. Provide enough information for user to fully understand the image or visual.
Step 4: Using Text that Makes Sense:
Use title or description for links.
Step 5: Web Validators
Use a Web validators to evaluate your website that accesses various categories of accessibility.
Why is it important to have text for every image?
Images are a great way to incorporate visual learners. It allows students to create connections between text and actual images. It is important to have text for each image to create the connection between the two for all students. This will allow a clear website with clear information.
Why is it important to have similar organization throughout the whole website?
It is important to have similar organization throughout the whole website so students can easily find the information that they are looking for, and not become overwhelmed. Using similar headers allow visuals to each page of the website. This makes the web site neat and clean.
Classroom websites should be usable for all types of students including visual, hearing, movement, cognitive, and speech disabilities. When designing a website, you may use all sorts of tools to navigate within a website. Some examples include: voice output, Braille displays, keyboards, and screen magnifiers. Also, websites should become navigable for the students who may have slower internet connections or English Language learners. Amundson describes five different steps that should be followed in order to create a successful, accessible website.
Step 1: Organize for Easier Navigation:
Use headers to structure web page
Use graphic elements to divide sections
Use similar organization throughout all pages
Step 2: Navigation without a Mouse:
Set up website for students to use tab key rather than a mouse
Step 3: Text Explanations for Images:
Have text explanations for every image or visual on website. Provide enough information for user to fully understand the image or visual.
Step 4: Using Text that Makes Sense:
Use title or description for links.
Step 5: Web Validators
Use a Web validators to evaluate your website that accesses various categories of accessibility.
Why is it important to have text for every image?
Images are a great way to incorporate visual learners. It allows students to create connections between text and actual images. It is important to have text for each image to create the connection between the two for all students. This will allow a clear website with clear information.
Why is it important to have similar organization throughout the whole website?
It is important to have similar organization throughout the whole website so students can easily find the information that they are looking for, and not become overwhelmed. Using similar headers allow visuals to each page of the website. This makes the web site neat and clean.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Excel Spread Sheet NETS I, II, III
wordpuzzlejs
I was able to create a crossword puzzle incorporating placevalues by using Microsoft Excel. of SAT vocabulary words. I created this crossword puzzle by putting a letter in each individual cell. Each word has a boarder to show the across and down words. I was also able to provide clues in the first cell of each word.
I was able to create a crossword puzzle incorporating placevalues by using Microsoft Excel. of SAT vocabulary words. I created this crossword puzzle by putting a letter in each individual cell. Each word has a boarder to show the across and down words. I was also able to provide clues in the first cell of each word.
Copyright NETS IV
This paper was created collaboratively using Google Docs to discuss the implications of copyright laws in regards to teachers. It is based upon the website, "Fair Use Harbor," which explains copyright rules and laws for teachers.
copyrightjs1
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Journal #8
Journal 8: "Have You Tweeted Today?"
Fingal, D. (2009). Have you Tweeted Today?. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(2). Retrieved from
http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/learning_leading/20090910/?pg=40&pm=2&u1=friend
Additional Resources:
Nebraska Change Agent, “Are We Too Connected?” : http://bethstill.edublogs.org/2009/02/28/are-we-too-connected
NPR Morning Edition, “Keep Your Tweets to Yourself” : www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104033836
Webblogged, “A cocktail Party Filled with Educators” : http://weblogg-ed.com/2009/a-cocktail-party-filled-with-educators
In the article, "Have You Tweeted Today?" author John Ridley explains that people value their privacy, and by joining social networks voids that privacy. I do not necessarily agree with Ridley. I do not think that by joining social networking does not void a person's privacy. I believe that social networking sites are a great way to communicate with others. Using social network sites within the classroom is beneficial to communicate with peers and students through technology. The three resources were for social networks. Beth Still, author of the article "Are we Too Connected," explains her use of social networking. She uses social networking for conferences. Still strongly believes in social networking.
What are some well known social networking websites?
Some common social networking websites that are very useful include:
Facebook
Twitter
Classroom 2.0
Classroom blogs
Should teachers to use social networking sites in the classroom?
I think that it is a great idea for teachers to use social networking within the classroom. It is important to teacher students how to use technology since technology is becoming more and more common in daily life. In addition, teachers can use social networking to their benefit and have students communicate through social networking in order to complete assignments ask questions etc.
Fingal, D. (2009). Have you Tweeted Today?. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(2). Retrieved from
http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/learning_leading/20090910/?pg=40&pm=2&u1=friend
Additional Resources:
Nebraska Change Agent, “Are We Too Connected?” : http://bethstill.edublogs.org/2009/02/28/are-we-too-connected
NPR Morning Edition, “Keep Your Tweets to Yourself” : www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104033836
Webblogged, “A cocktail Party Filled with Educators” : http://weblogg-ed.com/2009/a-cocktail-party-filled-with-educators
In the article, "Have You Tweeted Today?" author John Ridley explains that people value their privacy, and by joining social networks voids that privacy. I do not necessarily agree with Ridley. I do not think that by joining social networking does not void a person's privacy. I believe that social networking sites are a great way to communicate with others. Using social network sites within the classroom is beneficial to communicate with peers and students through technology. The three resources were for social networks. Beth Still, author of the article "Are we Too Connected," explains her use of social networking. She uses social networking for conferences. Still strongly believes in social networking.
What are some well known social networking websites?
Some common social networking websites that are very useful include:
Classroom 2.0
Classroom blogs
Should teachers to use social networking sites in the classroom?
I think that it is a great idea for teachers to use social networking within the classroom. It is important to teacher students how to use technology since technology is becoming more and more common in daily life. In addition, teachers can use social networking to their benefit and have students communicate through social networking in order to complete assignments ask questions etc.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Inspiration NETS III
Using Inspiration, I created a graphic organizer that shows the relationship between my work in Ed422 and the NETS-T. Under each NETS subtopic, I connected assignments that I completed that would meet the standard. Each assignment example became subtopics of the standard. Each artifact has an appropriate graphic representation.
PowerPoint NETS II, III
Presentationjs
View more presentations from jamie sweat.
I created a short PowerPoint describing NETS for students K-2 and presented it to my peers. I become familiar with the NETS for students. My Powerpoint presentation addressed a specific k-2 grade level performance indicator.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
journal #7 Photo Sharing
"Photo Sharing"
Photo Sharing allows people to share and upload photos. Photo Sharing has an easy uploading process that is easy to use. You simply upload the selected photos or slide shows and it does all the work for you! It is a easy and effective way to share your personal photos. When using Photo Sharing, teachers are able to share their pictures with students and their families without having to burn a CD or upload their personal slide shows to the school's website. Teachers can use iphoto to upload their own photos. Teachers can use Photo Sharing to create slide shows for his/her classroom. Being able to access slide shows on-line is a great way for students that are sick to catch up on their missed work. Having students upload their personal slide shows or projects onto Photo Sharing also creates a better way to communicate with their peers. They can work cumulatively on projects while at home. Having students turn in their final work is also a great way for the teacher to stay organized and have his/her students/ work neatly together on Photo Sharing.
An example when a teacher might incorporate Photo Sharing with his/her students is having each individual student upload personal photos of their favorite hobbies, their friends and family and their lifestyles in the beginning of the year. This is an easy, and fun way for students to learn more about each other and create a better classroom community. Sharing their photos will allow them to become more comfortable with one another.
Some threads included in "Photo Sharing are: "Best Web Resource for Photo-Sharing with Students/Families" (http://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/best-web-resource-for), "Looking for Photo Examples of Rule of Thirds" (http://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/looking-for-photo-examples-of), and "Filming and photographing kids for blogs - is it ok?" (http://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/filming-and-photographing-kids).
Photo Sharing allows people to share and upload photos. Photo Sharing has an easy uploading process that is easy to use. You simply upload the selected photos or slide shows and it does all the work for you! It is a easy and effective way to share your personal photos. When using Photo Sharing, teachers are able to share their pictures with students and their families without having to burn a CD or upload their personal slide shows to the school's website. Teachers can use iphoto to upload their own photos. Teachers can use Photo Sharing to create slide shows for his/her classroom. Being able to access slide shows on-line is a great way for students that are sick to catch up on their missed work. Having students upload their personal slide shows or projects onto Photo Sharing also creates a better way to communicate with their peers. They can work cumulatively on projects while at home. Having students turn in their final work is also a great way for the teacher to stay organized and have his/her students/ work neatly together on Photo Sharing.
An example when a teacher might incorporate Photo Sharing with his/her students is having each individual student upload personal photos of their favorite hobbies, their friends and family and their lifestyles in the beginning of the year. This is an easy, and fun way for students to learn more about each other and create a better classroom community. Sharing their photos will allow them to become more comfortable with one another.
Some threads included in "Photo Sharing are: "Best Web Resource for Photo-Sharing with Students/Families" (http://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/best-web-resource-for), "Looking for Photo Examples of Rule of Thirds" (http://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/looking-for-photo-examples-of), and "Filming and photographing kids for blogs - is it ok?" (http://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/filming-and-photographing-kids).
Power Point Rubric NETS II, III
Created a powerpoint rubric in small groups in order to grade a powerpoint on NETS.
journal entry 6
Kohn, A. (2006). The Trouble with Rubrics. English Journal, 95(4), Retrieved October 6, 2009 from
http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/rubrics.htm
In the article, "The Trouble with Rubric, " author Alfie Kohn explains why rubrics are not the best assessment to use in classrooms. Kohn expresses although rubrics are an easy and efficient way to assess students, rubrics are not always effective. Kohn believes that grading students' work should not be easy and quick since the students' took their time and effort in delivering their work. Kohn states, "students whose attention is relentlessly focused on how well they’re doing often become less engaged with what they're doing. There’s a big difference between thinking about the content of a story you’re reading (for example, trying to puzzle out why a character made a certain decision), and thinking about your own proficiency at reading." He feels that students who complete their work based off a rubric for the assignment is no longer completing the assignment and learning from it. Instead, the rubric creates a checklist of the information they need to incorporate within the assignment. He also states that rubrics are unnecessary to justify the students' work to parents.
If you were a teacher would you use rubrics?
Yes, I think that I would use rubrics within my classroom. I think that it gives students a checklist how to get a good grade. With a rubric, I am telling the students what they need to incorporate in order to receive an A.
Do you believe you can use rubrics to assess students?
I think you can use rubrics to assess students to a certain degree. But, I also think it is very important to use visual and oral assessments within your classroom because some students who do not do well on rubrics still may understand and comprehend the learned material.
http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/rubrics.htm
In the article, "The Trouble with Rubric, " author Alfie Kohn explains why rubrics are not the best assessment to use in classrooms. Kohn expresses although rubrics are an easy and efficient way to assess students, rubrics are not always effective. Kohn believes that grading students' work should not be easy and quick since the students' took their time and effort in delivering their work. Kohn states, "students whose attention is relentlessly focused on how well they’re doing often become less engaged with what they're doing. There’s a big difference between thinking about the content of a story you’re reading (for example, trying to puzzle out why a character made a certain decision), and thinking about your own proficiency at reading." He feels that students who complete their work based off a rubric for the assignment is no longer completing the assignment and learning from it. Instead, the rubric creates a checklist of the information they need to incorporate within the assignment. He also states that rubrics are unnecessary to justify the students' work to parents.
If you were a teacher would you use rubrics?
Yes, I think that I would use rubrics within my classroom. I think that it gives students a checklist how to get a good grade. With a rubric, I am telling the students what they need to incorporate in order to receive an A.
Do you believe you can use rubrics to assess students?
I think you can use rubrics to assess students to a certain degree. But, I also think it is very important to use visual and oral assessments within your classroom because some students who do not do well on rubrics still may understand and comprehend the learned material.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Social Bookmarking NETS III, IV
1. National Archive
One National Archive exhibit I chose to bookmark was "Charters of Freedom - The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, The Bill of Rights." This exhibit explained the history of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The second National Archive exhibit I bookmarked was "The Influenza Epidemic of 1918." The Influenza Epidemic occurred in 1918. This epidemic killed more people than any other illness in recorded history. One fifth of the total world's population was attacked by this epidemic.
Using primary sources in a classroom is very important because it allows the students to read and see first hand history. This also creates a more interesting way to learn about history. Students do not have to read boring textbooks. Rather, they are able to read about historians' personal interpretations and events.
2. Becoming a Culturally Competent Educator
Some at risk students include:low income students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. Three of the areas that fit my teaching style are:
~Network with parent, family, minority community, and faith-based organizations concerned with the needs of diverse students. Solicit their involvement and input in the design and implementation of initiatives for culturally, linguistically, racially, and ethnically diverse groups.
Explanation: It is important to communicate with your students' parents and family in order to fully understand your students' culture and community, and I think it is a necessity to incorporate your students' personal interests and cultures within the classroom.
~Determine the diverse groups served by your school. Consider cultural, linguistic, racial, and ethnic diversity. Find out the degree to which families and students in these groups are accessing available school services.
Explanation:Determining the diverse groups served by your school is important in order to incorporate your students' personal interests and cultures within the classroom.
~Gather and organize resource materials related to culturally diverse groups for use by school staff.
Explanation: It is so important to use resource materials related to culturally diverse groups for use by school staff. Using these resource materials will help you teach students and help the students with their learning.
3. Cyberbullying
I scored a total of 7 points. I am "Cyber Risky. I am not perfect. I haven’t done anything terrible and was just having fun. But, I need to remember not to repeat your behaviors, since they are all offenses. I need to keep in mind the pain that I might be causing others!
There are 4 different types of cyberbullying:
4. Kathy Schrock
In the “Subject Access” I chose "The Educator's Reference." This area listed many art and music lesson plans created by teachers. There were many great ideas that I would use in my classroom incorporating music and art within my classroom. In the “Teacher Helpers” I looked at the "Teacher Helpers' Slide Shows." This area had great slide shows that I could use within my classroom to help me with visuals.
5. Multiple Intelligences
Intrapersonal- 82
Interpersonal-78
Verbal Linguistic-89
After watching the video, I learned that teachers must teacher in different ways to differentiate for each individual student. Some students are kinesthetic learners while others are visual learners.
6. Teaching Tolerance
5th grade
Students then read their own personal poetry. This is a great way to get students thinking about poetry and using their own personal experiences. This lesson also makes the students talk in front of their classmates and learn about each other.
7. ED CHANGE
According to a 2006 report from the American Civil Liberties Union, African Americans comprise more than 37% of people arrested for drug use, 59% of those convicted for drug use, and 74% of those sentenced to prison for drug use. African Americans comprise what percentage of U.S. drug users?
The answer is 15%. I think that is crazy that African Americans comprise 15% of U.S. drug users. That is a very high percentage rate!
Powder cocaine (largely used by wealthy people) and crack cocaine (largely used by economically disadvantaged people) contain roughly the same amount of the drug per gram. Under federal law, how much of these substances must an individual be convicted of possessing to be sentenced to a mandatory minimum of five years in prison?
The answer is 500 grams of powder or 5 grams of crack cocaine. If these drugs are illegal, why are you allowed to have any on you? I think if you have any amount of an illegal drug on you, you should get put in prison.
8. Neitquette
Thank you for taking the Netiquette Quiz!
It is important to teach students netiquette in order to know about social behavior on the internet and how important it is to be safe while using the internet. Students need to realize that people can lie and say they are someone else on the internet. They also need to remember that written words do not disappear. Written words are hard copies to what you have wrote. Lastly, students need to realize that they are talking to actual people on the internet, and sometimes words can mean something different to one person versus another.
One National Archive exhibit I chose to bookmark was "Charters of Freedom - The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, The Bill of Rights." This exhibit explained the history of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The second National Archive exhibit I bookmarked was "The Influenza Epidemic of 1918." The Influenza Epidemic occurred in 1918. This epidemic killed more people than any other illness in recorded history. One fifth of the total world's population was attacked by this epidemic.
Using primary sources in a classroom is very important because it allows the students to read and see first hand history. This also creates a more interesting way to learn about history. Students do not have to read boring textbooks. Rather, they are able to read about historians' personal interpretations and events.
2. Becoming a Culturally Competent Educator
Some at risk students include:low income students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. Three of the areas that fit my teaching style are:
~Network with parent, family, minority community, and faith-based organizations concerned with the needs of diverse students. Solicit their involvement and input in the design and implementation of initiatives for culturally, linguistically, racially, and ethnically diverse groups.
Explanation: It is important to communicate with your students' parents and family in order to fully understand your students' culture and community, and I think it is a necessity to incorporate your students' personal interests and cultures within the classroom.
~Determine the diverse groups served by your school. Consider cultural, linguistic, racial, and ethnic diversity. Find out the degree to which families and students in these groups are accessing available school services.
Explanation:Determining the diverse groups served by your school is important in order to incorporate your students' personal interests and cultures within the classroom.
~Gather and organize resource materials related to culturally diverse groups for use by school staff.
Explanation: It is so important to use resource materials related to culturally diverse groups for use by school staff. Using these resource materials will help you teach students and help the students with their learning.
3. Cyberbullying
I scored a total of 7 points. I am "Cyber Risky. I am not perfect. I haven’t done anything terrible and was just having fun. But, I need to remember not to repeat your behaviors, since they are all offenses. I need to keep in mind the pain that I might be causing others!
There are 4 different types of cyberbullying:
- The Vengeful Angel
- The Power-Hungry or Revenge of the Nerds
- The “Mean Girls”
- The Inadvertent Cyberbully or “Because I Can
4. Kathy Schrock
In the “Subject Access” I chose "The Educator's Reference." This area listed many art and music lesson plans created by teachers. There were many great ideas that I would use in my classroom incorporating music and art within my classroom. In the “Teacher Helpers” I looked at the "Teacher Helpers' Slide Shows." This area had great slide shows that I could use within my classroom to help me with visuals.
5. Multiple Intelligences
Intrapersonal- 82
Interpersonal-78
Verbal Linguistic-89
After watching the video, I learned that teachers must teacher in different ways to differentiate for each individual student. Some students are kinesthetic learners while others are visual learners.
6. Teaching Tolerance
5th grade
Collective Poem
- Give students a 3-by-5 card.
- Ask students to number 1 to 5 on the left border.
- Then ask them to list:
- Your parents/guardians say that annoys you, makes you laugh, makes you feel safe or scares you.
- Your favorite sound three times.
- Your favorite place in the world.
- Your favorite color five times.
- Your favorite thing to do.
Students then read their own personal poetry. This is a great way to get students thinking about poetry and using their own personal experiences. This lesson also makes the students talk in front of their classmates and learn about each other.
7. ED CHANGE
According to a 2006 report from the American Civil Liberties Union, African Americans comprise more than 37% of people arrested for drug use, 59% of those convicted for drug use, and 74% of those sentenced to prison for drug use. African Americans comprise what percentage of U.S. drug users?
The answer is 15%. I think that is crazy that African Americans comprise 15% of U.S. drug users. That is a very high percentage rate!
Powder cocaine (largely used by wealthy people) and crack cocaine (largely used by economically disadvantaged people) contain roughly the same amount of the drug per gram. Under federal law, how much of these substances must an individual be convicted of possessing to be sentenced to a mandatory minimum of five years in prison?
The answer is 500 grams of powder or 5 grams of crack cocaine. If these drugs are illegal, why are you allowed to have any on you? I think if you have any amount of an illegal drug on you, you should get put in prison.
8. Neitquette
Thank you for taking the Netiquette Quiz!
You correctly answered 10 questions
Overall Score: 100%
It is important to teach students netiquette in order to know about social behavior on the internet and how important it is to be safe while using the internet. Students need to realize that people can lie and say they are someone else on the internet. They also need to remember that written words do not disappear. Written words are hard copies to what you have wrote. Lastly, students need to realize that they are talking to actual people on the internet, and sometimes words can mean something different to one person versus another.
CLASSROOM NEWSLETTER NETS III
newsletterJS
I created newsletter titled "Silliness is Room 40!!"I created this through Microsoft Word. This newsletter introduces my class to my students and parents. this newsletter incorporated three separate articles that are relevant to my classroom. I included graphics, borders, drop caps and bullets. This is a fun way to communicate news with your students and parents.
I created newsletter titled "Silliness is Room 40!!"I created this through Microsoft Word. This newsletter introduces my class to my students and parents. this newsletter incorporated three separate articles that are relevant to my classroom. I included graphics, borders, drop caps and bullets. This is a fun way to communicate news with your students and parents.
journal #4
What's Your Favorite Ed Tech Tool By Paul Wurster http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3620082009/JuneJulyNo8/L_L_June_July_2009.htm
There are many teaching tools used within schools. Although many educators have favorite Ed Tech tools, individuals had difficulty picking one individual Ed Tech tool as the most effective for teaching and learning. This is because there are so many different types of technology tools used today. Internet tools and resources such as search engines and emails are important for communication and to gather information. General Productivity Tools such as word processors and spreadsheets are great tools to use in classroom work and homework. Interactive Whiteboards and Projectors are used for better visual aids within a classroom. Web 2.0 Tools (e.g. blogs and social networks) are used in our educational system to communicate with other peers and teachers.
What is your favorite Ed Tech tool and why?
My favorite Ed Tech tool is Internet tools and resources. I use Email daily to communicate with friends and family. I also use email for my business. This makes it easier to communicate and forward monthly information to my clients. Search engines are also very useful. The Internet is used more than anything else these days. Using search engines allows you to search everything on the web in order to find what information you are looking for.
Which Ed Tech tool do you think is the most effective for teaching and learning?
I think the most effective Ed Tech tool used for teaching and learning is Internet search engines. Classrooms use these search tools daily in order to complete assignments and gather information.
There are many teaching tools used within schools. Although many educators have favorite Ed Tech tools, individuals had difficulty picking one individual Ed Tech tool as the most effective for teaching and learning. This is because there are so many different types of technology tools used today. Internet tools and resources such as search engines and emails are important for communication and to gather information. General Productivity Tools such as word processors and spreadsheets are great tools to use in classroom work and homework. Interactive Whiteboards and Projectors are used for better visual aids within a classroom. Web 2.0 Tools (e.g. blogs and social networks) are used in our educational system to communicate with other peers and teachers.
What is your favorite Ed Tech tool and why?
My favorite Ed Tech tool is Internet tools and resources. I use Email daily to communicate with friends and family. I also use email for my business. This makes it easier to communicate and forward monthly information to my clients. Search engines are also very useful. The Internet is used more than anything else these days. Using search engines allows you to search everything on the web in order to find what information you are looking for.
Which Ed Tech tool do you think is the most effective for teaching and learning?
I think the most effective Ed Tech tool used for teaching and learning is Internet search engines. Classrooms use these search tools daily in order to complete assignments and gather information.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
journal #3
Yoder, M.B. (2009). Walk, Fly, or Teleport to Learning. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(2), Retrieved September 22, 2009 from
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Internet-based multiuser virtual environments is also known as MUEVs.
MUEVs are becoming more common as more people are participating in them, and as teachers are beginning using them in their personal classroom. Maureen Yoder, author of “Walk, Fly, or Teleport to Learning: Virtual Worlds in the Classroom,”
explains “For educators looking for new ways to engage their students, MUVEs offer a great opportunity for creative teaching and learning. In addition to content-rich explorations, students in a virtual environment learn social, technical, and practical life skills in a setting that keeps them engaged, inquisitive, and playful.”
What is Global Kids?
Global Kids is an organization whose task is “to educate and inspire urban youth to become successful students and global and community leaders by engaging them in socially dynamic content-rich learning experiences.” Global Kids is one of the most thriving MUVEs that engage students in virtual worlds. It has a assortment of projects that promotes global understanding.
What does technology support create?
Technology support such as MUVEs allows a new, fun approach to learning and creates an opportunity for students to stay in touch with school when they are not physically at school.
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Internet-based multiuser virtual environments is also known as MUEVs.
MUEVs are becoming more common as more people are participating in them, and as teachers are beginning using them in their personal classroom. Maureen Yoder, author of “Walk, Fly, or Teleport to Learning: Virtual Worlds in the Classroom,”
explains “For educators looking for new ways to engage their students, MUVEs offer a great opportunity for creative teaching and learning. In addition to content-rich explorations, students in a virtual environment learn social, technical, and practical life skills in a setting that keeps them engaged, inquisitive, and playful.”
What is Global Kids?
Global Kids is an organization whose task is “to educate and inspire urban youth to become successful students and global and community leaders by engaging them in socially dynamic content-rich learning experiences.” Global Kids is one of the most thriving MUVEs that engage students in virtual worlds. It has a assortment of projects that promotes global understanding.
What does technology support create?
Technology support such as MUVEs allows a new, fun approach to learning and creates an opportunity for students to stay in touch with school when they are not physically at school.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
journal #2
Harris, J., & Hofer M. (2009). Grounded Tech Integration. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(2), Retrieved September 15, 2009 from
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Harris and Hofer believe that teachers must become familiar with technology and use technology tools within their lesson plans. They explain that it is necessary for teachers to assess their students’ learning needs before integrating technology within their classroom. Harris and Hofer explain five basic steps to planning a learning event, regardless of the planning model used: choosing a learning goal, Make pedagogical decisions, select activity types to combine, select assessment strategies, and select the tools and resources.
What must teacher do in order to be able to integrate students into instruction effectively?
Teachers must first become familiar, comfortable, and competent with technologies to be able to incorporate them into their classroom effectively. But, this alone does not ensure successful technologically assisted teaching since technology integration strategies begin with and focus on the technologies' limitations and strengths.
What is the first step to planning a learning event?
The first step to planning a learning event is choosing a learning goal. It is essential to begin with an appropriate learning goal for your students. These learning goals are normally framed by the individual school’s district, state and, or national content-based curriculum standards.
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Harris and Hofer believe that teachers must become familiar with technology and use technology tools within their lesson plans. They explain that it is necessary for teachers to assess their students’ learning needs before integrating technology within their classroom. Harris and Hofer explain five basic steps to planning a learning event, regardless of the planning model used: choosing a learning goal, Make pedagogical decisions, select activity types to combine, select assessment strategies, and select the tools and resources.
What must teacher do in order to be able to integrate students into instruction effectively?
Teachers must first become familiar, comfortable, and competent with technologies to be able to incorporate them into their classroom effectively. But, this alone does not ensure successful technologically assisted teaching since technology integration strategies begin with and focus on the technologies' limitations and strengths.
What is the first step to planning a learning event?
The first step to planning a learning event is choosing a learning goal. It is essential to begin with an appropriate learning goal for your students. These learning goals are normally framed by the individual school’s district, state and, or national content-based curriculum standards.
journal #1
Journal 1: Online Learning
Coyle, S., Jones, T., & Pickle, S.K. (2009). From Alaska to Arkansas, Districts are Experimenting with Online Learning to Solve Access Problems. Learning & Leading with Technology, 37(2), Retrieved September 9, 2009 from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3720092010/SeptemberOctoberNo2/e_Learning_Programs_Come_in_All_Shapes_a.htmThis article explains three different online learning programs that are being utilized throughout schools. The Yukon-Koyukuk School District (YKSD) in Alaska uses online learning to position teachers into virtual classrooms. They use the on-line learning in order for students to receive instruction. The Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) use online learning to make it achievable for individuals to take on-line courses on their own time. This allows students to have flexible school schedules. On-line learning in Arkansas also allows the students to have a flexible class schedule, and permits students to enroll in specialized courses.
As a future teacher, how can educate my students in technology and make technology fun for them?
As a future teacher, I can educate my students on on-line learning by exposing them to on-line courses, and explaining to them how important technology is in everyday life. I would also show my students how fun technology can be, and incorporate technology in every day assignments.
What are pros of on-line courses? Cons?
On-line courses are great for students who have a busy life, or who are not cut out for a classroom environment. Students enrolled in on-line courses are able to work on their own personal time. A con of on-line courses is that students will not be verbally communicating with other peers. I think that learning how to communicate and work with others is a necessity within life in general.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Hello everyone! My name is Jamie Sweat. I was born in raised in San Diego, CA. I lived in Tierrasanta until the fourth grade. I then moved to Poway, and went to Morning Creek Elementary for the fifth grade. I started horseback riding when we moved to Poway, and I soon became very involved in the horse community. I attended Meadowbrook Middle School from 6th to 8th grade. Middle school was not that great of an experience for me, but I don’t think it is for very many people. I moved onto high school, going to Rancho Bernardo High. I was very active in track and field. I pole vaulted, and ran the 100, 4x100 and 4x400. Half way through sophomore year I transferred to Poway High School, and finished my remaining high school memories there. When I was fifteen I started working at a non-profit horseback riding lesson program for disabled and problematic children. I absolutely loved this job. It was so satisfying to see how much you can make a difference in a child’s life. This is when I knew I wanted to become a teacher. Right out of high school, I attended SDSU with a major in Liberal Studies and an emphasis in Math. My freshman year I joined a sorority and became very involved in the Greek life at SDSU. This year, I also started my own horseback riding lesson and training program in Poway.
My experiences with technology are very minimal. I actually hate working with computers because I get so frustrated!!! I do not currently use Microsoft office. I am very dependent on the internet and my email. I currently have a PC, but I would like to get a MAC for my next computer.
The mission statement of the CSUSM/COE was a factor in my decision to apply to be a distinguished teacher in residence. I believe it is very important to have equity within a classroom.
My experiences with technology are very minimal. I actually hate working with computers because I get so frustrated!!! I do not currently use Microsoft office. I am very dependent on the internet and my email. I currently have a PC, but I would like to get a MAC for my next computer.
The mission statement of the CSUSM/COE was a factor in my decision to apply to be a distinguished teacher in residence. I believe it is very important to have equity within a classroom.
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