http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=103237692907059338612.000493b2f6851f3d82082&ll=40.613952,-2.197266&spn=12.136728,28.081055&z=5
As a Spanish teacher, I've had my students learn about all the Spanish-speaking countries in the world. An assignment that the students would have to do is make a map of their country. After assigning each student a different country, I would have them develop a map of the famous places that are within that Spanish-speaking country. They would mark them and be able to explain a little about each place. I chose Spain as an example.
They would give a historical view of each location and how the places and buildings that they chose fit in with that country's history. Each would need to include at least 5-7 places with at least 2-3 landmarks at each place. I would give extra credit for photos of each location. They would have to put their map on their blog where I could examine what they had done.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Week 7 - Audio Podcasts
http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/default.aspx
The title of this podcast site is Grammar Girl: Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing. It includes grammar topics such as capitalization, punctuation, verb tenses, homophones, abbreviations, active vs. passive voice, and writing for your audience. It was interesting to listen to the explanation for the various areas, although it would have been better to have a visual aid as well. It does explain the grammar topics in plain English, however. It seemed to me to be easy to understand. The only drawback to this podcast is that after the introduction, a short advertisment is inserted by the host so it does detract from the topic. This ad is again put in at the end of the session.
In regards to Chapter 14, the entire plan of HPI/HPT is the foundation of education. As a teacher, I have implemented the model on pg. 141 in all its parts. I set goals for my students, and I have a desired performance that I would like to draw out of my students. There are many reasons why students don't succeed, which are listed in the third part of the table. When I see these reasons, or causes, for the students' lack of success, I have to intervene with something that will change the negative outcome to a positive one. Hopefully, after implementing these changes to my teaching methods and addressing the different learning styles of my students, their final evaluations will show that the material is relevant and useful and therefore be successful. This final evaluation will show that they have the necessary background to be more productive in future courses of study or in their workplace.
I unknownly implemented these principles when I decided to go back to school. I wanted to take classes that would be relevant for me in the classroom. I needed the right kind of instruction to have the success that I need to bring back with me when I return to teaching. I didn't want to take a class just to take a class for the credits. In return, this will bring success to my professional career. The school system where I will be teaching is going to greatly benefit from these class choices, thus making my "workforce performance" relevant and productive.
I see podcasting as a new tool that I am interested in using. Students can view podcasts to help them learn and reinforce what they have learned. I like the idea of having them download to their iPods or netbooks (if they have them) museum tour guides. Also, foreign language guides is something they can use for practice away from the classroom. Of course, the technology would have to be available to all students before you could require them to listen to these podcasts. As enrichment activities, however, I do like the idea of these audio podcast.
The title of this podcast site is Grammar Girl: Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing. It includes grammar topics such as capitalization, punctuation, verb tenses, homophones, abbreviations, active vs. passive voice, and writing for your audience. It was interesting to listen to the explanation for the various areas, although it would have been better to have a visual aid as well. It does explain the grammar topics in plain English, however. It seemed to me to be easy to understand. The only drawback to this podcast is that after the introduction, a short advertisment is inserted by the host so it does detract from the topic. This ad is again put in at the end of the session.
In regards to Chapter 14, the entire plan of HPI/HPT is the foundation of education. As a teacher, I have implemented the model on pg. 141 in all its parts. I set goals for my students, and I have a desired performance that I would like to draw out of my students. There are many reasons why students don't succeed, which are listed in the third part of the table. When I see these reasons, or causes, for the students' lack of success, I have to intervene with something that will change the negative outcome to a positive one. Hopefully, after implementing these changes to my teaching methods and addressing the different learning styles of my students, their final evaluations will show that the material is relevant and useful and therefore be successful. This final evaluation will show that they have the necessary background to be more productive in future courses of study or in their workplace.
I unknownly implemented these principles when I decided to go back to school. I wanted to take classes that would be relevant for me in the classroom. I needed the right kind of instruction to have the success that I need to bring back with me when I return to teaching. I didn't want to take a class just to take a class for the credits. In return, this will bring success to my professional career. The school system where I will be teaching is going to greatly benefit from these class choices, thus making my "workforce performance" relevant and productive.
I see podcasting as a new tool that I am interested in using. Students can view podcasts to help them learn and reinforce what they have learned. I like the idea of having them download to their iPods or netbooks (if they have them) museum tour guides. Also, foreign language guides is something they can use for practice away from the classroom. Of course, the technology would have to be available to all students before you could require them to listen to these podcasts. As enrichment activities, however, I do like the idea of these audio podcast.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Reflection: Week 6 - A History of Instructional Design and Technology
I believe that the Internet and World Wide Web will have some impact on all three areas: Educational programs grades K-12, higher education, and adult education. However, the area that I think will be impacted the most is at the K-12 level. Even at the most fundamental level (Kindergarten), we begin with the instruction and practice on the use and potential of the Internet and Web. Of course, we would introduce basic use along with computer skills, but, as Gagne' suggested in his publication, The Conditions of Learning, learners need to "acquire subordinate skills before they attempt to acquire superordinate ones." (Text, p. 26) Where better than to acquire these subordinate skills in using the Internet and the Web than in the formative years and honing those skills throughout the following years?!
By the time a student has graduated from high school, he/she should know how to navigate without problems through the maze that is the Internet, all because he/she had so many opportunities to use it. Having already a great knowledge of what is available online (Internet), it is no giant leap then to fully utilize these skills in higher education and in adult education. However, problems arises for those who don't have the subordinate skills going into higher and adult education. Case in point, me. I graduated back in 1989 with a Bachelor's Degree having never used the Internet nor the Web (didn't exist in today's form). I used an Apple computer to type up tests and quizzes but no Internet. I had to do research the old fashioned way!
Right now, I am being so impacted by the Internet and the World Wide Web! If I would have been introduced (with what exists today) to the Internet and the World Wide Web when I was a child, I marvel at how my life would be different today!! I wouldn't have to ask my 14 year-old to help me when it comes to figuring out things online! But even he is not as proficient in Internet and Web skills as he could be if he would have been introduced to it at the Kindergarten level.
Having these basic skills taught at a young age would then allow for the introduction of online classes to be taught at the middle school and high school levels. I see this as a way where smaller schools would be able to offer a more diverse listing of subjects.
The Internet and Web are already being used so much at the higher education and adult education levels. The impact is not as great because it's already there. There may be more additions to what is currently being implemented, but the impact on the educational programs for children and teenagers is much greater.
P.S. To show my lack of knowledge (or ignorance!), when I first read the question, I had no idea there was a difference between the Internet and the Web. I had thought that they were one and the same!
By the time a student has graduated from high school, he/she should know how to navigate without problems through the maze that is the Internet, all because he/she had so many opportunities to use it. Having already a great knowledge of what is available online (Internet), it is no giant leap then to fully utilize these skills in higher education and in adult education. However, problems arises for those who don't have the subordinate skills going into higher and adult education. Case in point, me. I graduated back in 1989 with a Bachelor's Degree having never used the Internet nor the Web (didn't exist in today's form). I used an Apple computer to type up tests and quizzes but no Internet. I had to do research the old fashioned way!
Right now, I am being so impacted by the Internet and the World Wide Web! If I would have been introduced (with what exists today) to the Internet and the World Wide Web when I was a child, I marvel at how my life would be different today!! I wouldn't have to ask my 14 year-old to help me when it comes to figuring out things online! But even he is not as proficient in Internet and Web skills as he could be if he would have been introduced to it at the Kindergarten level.
Having these basic skills taught at a young age would then allow for the introduction of online classes to be taught at the middle school and high school levels. I see this as a way where smaller schools would be able to offer a more diverse listing of subjects.
The Internet and Web are already being used so much at the higher education and adult education levels. The impact is not as great because it's already there. There may be more additions to what is currently being implemented, but the impact on the educational programs for children and teenagers is much greater.
P.S. To show my lack of knowledge (or ignorance!), when I first read the question, I had no idea there was a difference between the Internet and the Web. I had thought that they were one and the same!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Reflection Week 5 - What is instructional design?
Using Flickr for photos has been quite fun. I have never even so much as downloaded a picture to send anyone. I'm more of a "hardcopy" kind of girl! However, after finding some old pictures on my computer, downloading was a lot of fun after I finally figured out what to do. I'm excited to use it in my scrapbooking retreat business. Now I can direct "my girls" to this site so they can see the pictures and group photo now and not have to wait for the hardcopy at the next retreat!
I can see using Flickr with units in Spanish and geography. Having been to Central America and Spain, I would use these educational photos to share my experiences and first-hand knowledge with the students . I could direct them to certain photos that related to the Spanish-speaking country that we would be studying at the time. One concern I have about this is that certain students might go in and delete photos or edit the descriptions (and in not a favorable way!). This is one drawback. Another is that not all students would have access to look at the photos or have internet that would allow the photos to be viewed. A way to remedy that would be to use an LCD projector in class. This way all the students could see the photos at the same time, and we could discuss them together.
As in Instructional Design, I see ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) used in developing educational lesson plans. I usually analyze what needs to be taught and then design a plan of attack. The developing aspect comes next where I am able to actually come up with the lectures and accompanying materials that are associated with them. Implemention includes actually teaching the lessons. And of course, evaluation is where the testing comes to play. Throughout this whole process, I am constantly revising because I want to make sure that all the students are progressing. I may have to make changes along the way and redo several of the steps.
Unlike the more complicated process involved in Instructional Design, I see many teachers completing these lesson plans on their own or with one or two other teachers assigned with the same subject. In Instructional Design, there are many people involved because of the "size, scope, and technical complexity" (p. 14) of the project, especially if it's high-tech.
My photo site is http://flickr.com/photos/rose_weaver
I can see using Flickr with units in Spanish and geography. Having been to Central America and Spain, I would use these educational photos to share my experiences and first-hand knowledge with the students . I could direct them to certain photos that related to the Spanish-speaking country that we would be studying at the time. One concern I have about this is that certain students might go in and delete photos or edit the descriptions (and in not a favorable way!). This is one drawback. Another is that not all students would have access to look at the photos or have internet that would allow the photos to be viewed. A way to remedy that would be to use an LCD projector in class. This way all the students could see the photos at the same time, and we could discuss them together.
As in Instructional Design, I see ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) used in developing educational lesson plans. I usually analyze what needs to be taught and then design a plan of attack. The developing aspect comes next where I am able to actually come up with the lectures and accompanying materials that are associated with them. Implemention includes actually teaching the lessons. And of course, evaluation is where the testing comes to play. Throughout this whole process, I am constantly revising because I want to make sure that all the students are progressing. I may have to make changes along the way and redo several of the steps.
Unlike the more complicated process involved in Instructional Design, I see many teachers completing these lesson plans on their own or with one or two other teachers assigned with the same subject. In Instructional Design, there are many people involved because of the "size, scope, and technical complexity" (p. 14) of the project, especially if it's high-tech.
My photo site is http://flickr.com/photos/rose_weaver
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