Vaughnl

11tools

2012-01-04T05:19:00.001-08:00

11.5 Thing Eleven and a half

2009-07-09T12:43:00.000-07:00

For the most part I enjoyed these exercises. I really enjoyed the screen cast. The virtual world was one of the places I was not sure about. I learn so much by taking on the applications that I would otherwise not be exposed. I am concerned on all of the downloading that I had to do. Space and speed is so important with the the school computer I hope I do not have to reimage. The hours I really do not need or really care about but this took me way more time than last years. Thank yall for the chance to learn and see new and exciting applications

Thing 11.5 Thing Eleven

2009-07-09T12:38:00.000-07:00

http://www.kenton.k12.ky.us/internet_safety/default.htm

The above link from Kenton County School District have their nine themes they want their students to understand and I think they are right on.

1. Digital Etiquette - electronic standards of conduct or procedure
2. Digital Communication - electronic exchange of information
3. Digital Literacy - process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology
4. Digital Access - full electronic participation in society
5. Digital Commerce - electronic buying and selling of goods
6. Digital Law - electronic responsibility for actions and deeds
7. Digital Rights & Responsibilities - those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world
8. Digital Health & Wellness - physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world
9. Digital Security (self-protection) - electronic precautions to guarantee safety.

11.5 Thing Ten

2009-07-08T12:58:00.000-07:00

This has to be my least favorite. I enjoy the challenges with learning new things, I have to say being an older well I will be honest oldester virtual world did not whoa me. I did get to spend time with all of my childer at home they kept looking over my shoulder asking what game I was playing and where did I got to play it. I will continue to try to change my avitar.

11.5 Thing Nine

2009-07-06T15:50:00.000-07:00

If a student did not have access to Powerpoint then using another application to be able to make a presentation would be very benificial and helps make the playing field more even in the classroom. I consitently have students come in and say they have saved something at home and it will not open in their teachers room and they will now get a bad grade because it will be late. I just ask for the copy and figure a way out and normaly print a hard copy and then email the teacher as well. If I can not figure it out all I have to do is ask the class and someone knows how. I think that is what the 11.5 is trying to show teachers. There is so much out there we still need to learn. Other teachers/students and our librarian are all great resources. Yes other applications that can basically do what powerpoint can do plus is accessible to all is a good thing.

11.5 Thing Eight

2009-07-06T13:28:00.000-07:00

I attempted several downloads. Jing was the first out of three I got to work. I have uploaded it to Jings site and have a saved copy on my desktop. But Error messages come up when I try to upload to my blog.This would be great for students to be able to email me with computer questions and then I could create a quick tutorial I will continue to try to get it to work but right now I have three downloads on this THING alone. I am worried when I head back to class my computer will not have enough memory to handle all of the softwares I already have for the class.

11.5 Thing Seven

2009-07-01T11:39:00.000-07:00

Tutorial video are used all the times in my classroom. I have a large learning curve in my class. Some students are very verse in using a computer. Others are literally turning them on for the first time. I have had students who wanted to be challenged at a higher level so i found tutorial that can teach them how to use software such as Photoshop. These student are not bored because they do not feel they are wasting their time. I found some great videos on HULU which I have used before. I am also involved in athletics and we are always dealing with film clips of students competing for scholarships. It seems that every college needs film yesterday. The software company we use have tutorials for coaches and I let the athletes watch the film and then they can help me break down there film.
I was asked about tutorials here is one from

http://www.good-tutorials.com/tutorials/photoshop/basics

11.5 Thing Six

2009-07-01T04:21:00.000-07:00

Itouch/Apps can be used in many ways in a group setting. Just like we share computers we can share these devices. I have been in this type of a setting for many years and with all things there would be certain things we would need to monitor. As far as applications that could be downloaded Itouch is basically a small computer. We have in place now guide lines so I do not see any differences. Keeping students on task will always be a big concern. The network we are building will be so useful. In this exercise I was confused on what was really being looked for, so I sent a message out for help and got a response back that helped me greatly. Thanks Vaughn

11.5 Thing Five

2009-06-18T16:20:00.000-07:00

All three of my children have been on Facebook for years and I have become use to them refering to their use of facebook. I have seen pictures they have uploaded to their sites as well as pictures their friends have uploaded. My daughter has been able to maintain friendships with friends from high school because Facebook makes it so easy for them to stay in contact with each other. While viewing the different links on Twitter I have seen that Twitter is a little more basic than facebook. Users can basically post very short notes that can let followers know status updates.
Both sites are useful resources for students in and outside of the classroom. Using Facebook, a teacher/instructor could create a group for a specific class and have all their students join. Within a group you can post assignments, calanders, video lectures, and there is a discussion board. This could be used by students during class to view instructions and complete assignments. It could be used outside of the classroom as a place for students to resort back to. If they miss class they would be able to complete missed work and view a calander to know about upcoming class events. Also, the discussion board could be used by students and teachers to ask/clairfy questions. Twitter could be used a quick way to update homework, remind students of tests, clairfy study materials, and clairfy questions. It would be a quicker way for students to be able to refer back to a class and get information they need.
Back-channeling in class could be useful for lectures and for answering/clairfying questions. I think back-channeling would be a great tool to use to see if students understand the material. They could use Twitter to update answers to questions or respond to discussions and the teacher would have all the student's responses right there. It would also benefit students who have difficulty speaking infront of a class because they could use back-channeling to inform the teacher of their contribution to the class discussion.

11.5 Thing Four

2009-06-13T06:46:00.000-07:00

It would be a great advantage to be able to film a lesson and posting it where students who might be ill or at an alternative education site to view and would be able to stay with the class and it would involve very little extra work of the teacher.
As far as student or for that matter anyone who can upload a lesson would be a great advantage. The way others might complete a assignment and the way that I think is best may not be always the same. I like to learn from others and then use there style to help me with alternative instructions.

11.5 Thing Three

2009-06-10T13:08:00.000-07:00

I guess I am very fortunate because I work in the CATE department. I have access to facebook in the class room for IMing, I have VISION which allows me to look at and converse with the students while they work on assignments. The SKYPE would be interesting to use with other teacher but I am just worried about the effects on the network. Our tech guys express concerns over streaming music. As usual you would need to monitor the students but now a days that goes without saying.

11.5 Things Two

2009-06-09T14:22:00.000-07:00

I Liked the bookr and i really enjoyed the different text/picture/video/sound programs. I think I may have created my Christmas card while exploring the sites. I think I have spent 11.5 hours on step two today. I have had fun today

11.5 Thing One

2009-06-08T19:01:00.000-07:00

I believe that the librarian play the role and the organizer. The role of the teacher will be to assist the student with his gathering of information off the Internet. The student will get the benefits of having the Internet as its teacher.

Thing 23

2008-07-13T12:06:00.000-07:00

What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
I enjoyed learning about new appications that I can use in the class room.

How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
I like being able to increase my knowledge from the living room. Being involved with coaching and always being gone, it is nice to be able to get new ideas and not take more time away from my family

Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I really enjoyed going through the different discoveries, I was suprise how enjoyable it was.

What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
Podcast some of the discoveries.

If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you choose to participate?
I will participate every summer if possible

How would you describe your learning experience in ONE WORD or in ONE SENTENCE, so we could use your words to promote 23 Things learning activities?
Pod-tastic

Thing 22

2008-07-13T11:46:00.000-07:00

Ning can be a helpful site later possibly. I have not had any experience with this kind of place not being a person who has been on face book ever. Ning would be beneficial for teachers who enjoy bouncing ideas off each other. I wonder how the site will work with a forum platform. Will our district block it ? Time is still a concern I have. My be we can get hours for keeping up with these sites.

Thing 21

2008-07-13T10:56:00.000-07:00

http://www.box.net/shared/2gayay2gwg
I have to admit I checked others out for what to do with this discovery. I used Audacity to create a sound wave and can place them on this blog. I instead decided to go to box.net and use it and my phone to create a short flix that you can click on. Legends of Hollywood. Fun but a little bit harder than most of these assignments.

Thing 20

2008-07-02T13:33:00.001-07:00

http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=afebd789062219cec9c8

I have a wide variety of skill level in my computer class. Setting up extra assignments that can challenge student after they finish their work would help with down time in my class. I think students would be willing to go to lets say Photoshop tutorials and do a lesson learning how to alter pictures instead of playing a game. There are many powerpoints that you can set up also.

Thing 19

2008-07-02T12:59:00.000-07:00

Looked at minti, google earth, zimdesk and others. All are new to me but signing up for everything is time consuming. Some of them I have used before others were for the first time. Like I have said before this is a good way to get outside of my comfort zone. Surrounded by 4 walls commented that Instantbull.com was a good way to research stocks. I introduce the stock market to my students by having them pick companies and then track their stock over several weeks. We place the information in a spreadsheet and create charts.

Thing 18

2008-07-02T11:41:00.000-07:00

How many times have I received a pdf that I could not edit. Now we can create or upload any file and any teacher can make their changes.GoogleDocs gives you that power. If teachers are willing to get out of their comfort zones this could help. Advantages are unlimited disadvantage is the willingness to use something new.

Thing 17

2008-06-28T04:11:00.000-07:00

How can you organize your searches any easier. With rollsearch I set mine up for several areas I am interested in. Setting up an account was the hardest part. Now you do not have to rely on just the old standards yahoo!!

Thing 16

2008-06-24T13:24:00.000-07:00

I think the potential for Wiki is unlimited. But I do have a concern, teachers already feel stressed with all they have to do now. Maybe we could have an inservice on Wiki which would be helpful. Teachers sharing ideas on a site brain storming new techniques and skills could be GREAT! I am just concerned with the time factor.

Thing 15

2008-06-24T12:10:00.000-07:00

I had not thought about there being only one librarian at the school were I work, and her responsibility is to all 2200 student and 200 teachers/aids. She has to be a guide for all our needs. Library 2.0 will certainly help but there will always be a need for a librarian. Policies must change and students will need to be held responsible for the sites they visit.

Thing 14

2008-06-18T15:04:00.000-07:00

I used Technorati and see how you can organize your information. What an easy way to group your information. I wonder how useful it will be for different disciplines. Maybe I can get some feed back to help me.

Thing 13

2008-06-18T14:23:00.000-07:00

I explored using del.icio.us , Furl and Ma.gnolia . I can see several way to use the bookmarking in group project done during the year. Not only will it assist my students but it can help students in other classes. Being able to bookmark site and then access them from any computer will make things so much easier.

Thing 12

2008-06-15T05:31:00.000-07:00

I think you should always treat people or blogs the way you want to be treated. Be respectful of others opinions. I have tried to blog but it just is not in my nature. I understand this is a great way to get to and give information. For me it is very difficult.

Thing 11

2008-06-12T15:19:00.000-07:00

First time Library Thing er. I think it is a great way to share information about books. Set my book list up and looked at some of the groups for similar interests. We are always looking for new ways to introduce new ways to teach same information. Having students share book choices can help when working on reports.

Thing 10

2008-06-12T07:26:00.001-07:00

Explored the image generator,this is one of my favorite saying to tell young people. I thought Speedy is a good person to give the advice. I want to thank all of the people who have sent comments to me helping me explore this new learning experience.

http://www.comicstripgenerator.com/

Thing 9

2008-06-09T17:18:00.000-07:00

I found Google Reader to be the easiest. I was able to navigate most of the links with little problems. Cool cat Teacher was informative.
Technorati Tutorial showed how to us technorati but it was not in English.

Thing 8

2008-06-08T14:08:00.000-07:00

Just signed up for google reader. One subscription to sports and there was 35 articles that showed up. It has articles from everywhere.

Thing 7

2008-06-08T08:37:00.000-07:00

I have used Google Calendar for some time. IGoogle was something new for me. Being a teacher I added the translate to my page and I will be able to use this with student who come in the room ESL. I have a keyboarding class and sometime students are put in there because there is no other place for them. This will help greatly. I also used Google Earth!!! incredible.

Thing 6

2008-06-08T06:00:00.000-07:00

Just spent another hour playing with new information. FD toys is a kick in the tail. Having the students research a trip say to 5 different locations. Air fare, lodging and food cost. I can see a PPT posted in Flickr, and a map created in FD toys. That is not including the spreadsheet. Lots of new stuff.

Thing 5

2008-06-08T05:27:00.000-07:00

I found this wonderful picture of a sun set. I wish I could be there right now. I have my student do a presentation on how they think they will see themselves in 10 years. They research what they plan on majoring in college thourgh the BLS. This would be a way to have them share it with everyone in the class. Setting up a slide show for all to see would be great.

Thing 4

2008-06-08T04:43:00.002-07:00

Got my invite to play today.

2008-06-08T04:43:00.001-07:00

Thing 3

2008-06-07T19:12:00.000-07:00

I think I have already spent 18 hours just setting this thing up. It is strange but for my sons college on line class I used what I have learned already

Thing 2

2008-06-07T18:29:00.000-07:00

I enjoyed the video. My first goal would be to be able to navigate this website. My easiest will be to put what I learn in my class.