I set one up for "Lewis and Clark" but I can't figure out how to get the code embeded here, when I copy and paste it, it only shows the first line of the code
Saturday, December 18, 2010
515 Week 2
To answer some questions, I teach library classes to Grade pre-K to 5. But I am responsible for pre-K to 12 library and all that involves. In the lower grades I try to tie my lessons to something that is happening in the classroom. At grade 4 and 5 I teach resources and intro to the web type applications. In the upper grades I support classroom activities, as needed: research skills, searching skills, using databases, etc. I would say that my District is not yet embracing 21st Century skills. A big road block is the filter on the server, which I have no control over. Another road block is that many applications need a email account to set up and at this time, the district does not have student email accounts. I know there are ways to get around that, make the students responsible for setting up accounts from home, But again, the district is poor and some students do not have access at home, and most is dial up.
On to the assignment, I had some problems with GoogleDocs. In the end I was able to solve all the problems, but I don't know if it is because my Internet connection is slower than school, or what, but I had problems with backspacing, it would just stall out and It took awhile to figure out how to work the table feature. And sometimes the cursor would just freeze up.
Here is the opening of my Google Doc paper. "To me ,Google has almost become generic word, like kleenex, xerox, aspirin, thermos, or yo-yo. When someone wants to know a bit of information, I say google-it and by that I don’t necessarily mean go to Google and search, I mean look it up. But in that, quoting Shakespeare, “...therin lies the rub.” Google was conceived by two PhD students at Stanford University (How do I know? I googled-it!) who wanting to make an efficient search engine. It is like the elephant in the room, you can’t avoid it and it is easy. And our society is all about easy. However, most of us, if we are at all thinking, know that Google may not be the best search engine for the search we want to do."
Admit it googleing is easier than looking for the correct search engine. Honestly I didn't know there were all those search engines out there. And, honestly, I will not take the time to try all of them, but I am extremely excited about finding search engine that will help students search efficiently. Students need to learn how to search effectively and I try to teach that. So often I see students typing in a whole sentence for a search. ARRR! So time for a just-in-time lesson.
I have been so excited about using the web 2.0 applications in the classroom, but we struggle in my district with even having hardware that works the way it should. $$$ is a problem, there is too little tech support, not because the Tech person is bad, there is just way too much to do. I admit I am not very tech savvy in the sense of knowing how to install and trouble shoot, but I am pretty creative and know a plethora of programs that we could be using right now if it not for filter, equipment, tech support, and lack of time.
This week when I get back to school, I am going to see if google docs is blocked and if it isn't I am going to use it in my lesson for 5th grade. I am going to suggest to the teachers that have Promethean boards in their rooms that they might want to try a collaborative lesson. I have not done a lot of collaboration as I don't want to push myself on the teachers. But teachers don't tend to ask, so I will have to push.
On to the assignment, I had some problems with GoogleDocs. In the end I was able to solve all the problems, but I don't know if it is because my Internet connection is slower than school, or what, but I had problems with backspacing, it would just stall out and It took awhile to figure out how to work the table feature. And sometimes the cursor would just freeze up.
Here is the opening of my Google Doc paper. "To me ,Google has almost become generic word, like kleenex, xerox, aspirin, thermos, or yo-yo. When someone wants to know a bit of information, I say google-it and by that I don’t necessarily mean go to Google and search, I mean look it up. But in that, quoting Shakespeare, “...therin lies the rub.” Google was conceived by two PhD students at Stanford University (How do I know? I googled-it!) who wanting to make an efficient search engine. It is like the elephant in the room, you can’t avoid it and it is easy. And our society is all about easy. However, most of us, if we are at all thinking, know that Google may not be the best search engine for the search we want to do."
Admit it googleing is easier than looking for the correct search engine. Honestly I didn't know there were all those search engines out there. And, honestly, I will not take the time to try all of them, but I am extremely excited about finding search engine that will help students search efficiently. Students need to learn how to search effectively and I try to teach that. So often I see students typing in a whole sentence for a search. ARRR! So time for a just-in-time lesson.
I have been so excited about using the web 2.0 applications in the classroom, but we struggle in my district with even having hardware that works the way it should. $$$ is a problem, there is too little tech support, not because the Tech person is bad, there is just way too much to do. I admit I am not very tech savvy in the sense of knowing how to install and trouble shoot, but I am pretty creative and know a plethora of programs that we could be using right now if it not for filter, equipment, tech support, and lack of time.
This week when I get back to school, I am going to see if google docs is blocked and if it isn't I am going to use it in my lesson for 5th grade. I am going to suggest to the teachers that have Promethean boards in their rooms that they might want to try a collaborative lesson. I have not done a lot of collaboration as I don't want to push myself on the teachers. But teachers don't tend to ask, so I will have to push.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
New Class new number 515
Back to blogging.
Tuesday night was the first night of my new class CEDo 515 through Cardinal Stritch University. It is hard to get back in the saddle after soom time off doing a online class. This should be the second to last class I need for my Masters. I will repeat some of the stuff I have posted before, to reindtroduce myself to you. I was a dairy farmer for 32 years, but our son was not interested in taking over the farm, and we were just plain tired, so I went back to school got a teaching degree, and then a Library Media Specialist degree and now I work for the same district west of green Bay. I work 1 1/2 hours from my home (I went to the job), so my husband and I bought a second house for me to live in when I am at work. I do not have cable at home so have to go to school to do all my online work-a real pain.
I love being a LMS, and the tools we learn in these technology classes are really useful in my classes and for the teaching staff at my school.
First the text, I like it but not the questions. The case example in Chapter two with Mr. Yates was kind of irritating. I really don't care what he should do in his district. I want to know what to do in my district. And the text is very useful in that regard. But for almost every question, I initially answered it, depends, and I need to know the lesson plan first before I can tell you what technology I would use. I am sure Mr. Yates is very happy to have our imput. :)
The one thing I was very impressed was the discussion of the skittles activity. I have actually done that activity, and all the extras activites that were suggested to enhance the activity were great. I guess I did not do a very good job of planning that activity. What was my objective?
For the graphics program, first I tried Queeky, and thought it was like paint , but after reading a review by Will, I guess it is alot more than I noticed. In my defense, I have never used paint. I liked Queeky, the paint seemed to flow on like real paint, not digital paint. What I finally used was a comic strip maker, Toonlet. I liked the ease of use, but wanted more options for moving the figure around, maybe I just couldn't figure them out. I would never use MagCover in the classroom there were many inappropreiate covers one the page.
For the presentation I used Empressr. After using Power point forever, learning new tools are hard for this old dog. It loaded easy-from a power point, but I had problems in manipluaqting the information once it was in Empressr. I still want to try and download music into it.
All in all I am excited to be back learning new tools and looking forward to learning from each other on how to use these tools in the classroom.
Tuesday night was the first night of my new class CEDo 515 through Cardinal Stritch University. It is hard to get back in the saddle after soom time off doing a online class. This should be the second to last class I need for my Masters. I will repeat some of the stuff I have posted before, to reindtroduce myself to you. I was a dairy farmer for 32 years, but our son was not interested in taking over the farm, and we were just plain tired, so I went back to school got a teaching degree, and then a Library Media Specialist degree and now I work for the same district west of green Bay. I work 1 1/2 hours from my home (I went to the job), so my husband and I bought a second house for me to live in when I am at work. I do not have cable at home so have to go to school to do all my online work-a real pain.
I love being a LMS, and the tools we learn in these technology classes are really useful in my classes and for the teaching staff at my school.
First the text, I like it but not the questions. The case example in Chapter two with Mr. Yates was kind of irritating. I really don't care what he should do in his district. I want to know what to do in my district. And the text is very useful in that regard. But for almost every question, I initially answered it, depends, and I need to know the lesson plan first before I can tell you what technology I would use. I am sure Mr. Yates is very happy to have our imput. :)
The one thing I was very impressed was the discussion of the skittles activity. I have actually done that activity, and all the extras activites that were suggested to enhance the activity were great. I guess I did not do a very good job of planning that activity. What was my objective?
For the graphics program, first I tried Queeky, and thought it was like paint , but after reading a review by Will, I guess it is alot more than I noticed. In my defense, I have never used paint. I liked Queeky, the paint seemed to flow on like real paint, not digital paint. What I finally used was a comic strip maker, Toonlet. I liked the ease of use, but wanted more options for moving the figure around, maybe I just couldn't figure them out. I would never use MagCover in the classroom there were many inappropreiate covers one the page.
For the presentation I used Empressr. After using Power point forever, learning new tools are hard for this old dog. It loaded easy-from a power point, but I had problems in manipluaqting the information once it was in Empressr. I still want to try and download music into it.
All in all I am excited to be back learning new tools and looking forward to learning from each other on how to use these tools in the classroom.
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