Sunday, May 3, 2015
Project 16 Team Posting
Kasey Orr EDM 310 Blog: Project 16 Team Posting: Using Technology and a PBL Approach in the Classroom Team Cougar Originally all of us...
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Blog Post 5 Part B
When I came into this class last spring i had no clue what a PLN was nor did i want to honestly. After being in the class i realized that i can incorporate a PLN in a PE class. Our group came up with an idea that will take course over a semester. It will involve counting calories, counting steps, counting push ups, and striving to be more healthy over the semester. We will break our children up into groups and give them biweekly goals to blog about. IF a student doesn't have access to a laptop to write the blog then we will accept hand written reports by the students. We have also made rewards which we will discuss in our presentation Tuesday. 
Blog Post 14
For this post I had to read Joel Klein's Teaching our children can be a profession column. In this column he brings up a few a few issues that we will face in the education workplace. I will address the issue and solutions in this post.
The first issue that I came across is that, Most teachers get hired because they have degrees. The solution to this problem is that school systems should have more requirements then just having a degree.
The next issue is that the older teachers will be chose first because of experience. The solution to this is that it's not right to choose an educator because of experience. No offense to an elderly educator but they usually have issues controlling their classroom.
The final issue is that some educators don't feel as if teaching is their profession. If a person wants to be an educator they should understand how important and vital they are to their children.
In conclusion there are some valid issues brought to the table by Mr. Klein, but they are also easily fixed. In today's society we are training children to know the bare minimum, which is how they will live the rest of their lives. With this attitude our classrooms and schools will fail.
The first issue that I came across is that, Most teachers get hired because they have degrees. The solution to this problem is that school systems should have more requirements then just having a degree.
The next issue is that the older teachers will be chose first because of experience. The solution to this is that it's not right to choose an educator because of experience. No offense to an elderly educator but they usually have issues controlling their classroom.
The final issue is that some educators don't feel as if teaching is their profession. If a person wants to be an educator they should understand how important and vital they are to their children.
In conclusion there are some valid issues brought to the table by Mr. Klein, but they are also easily fixed. In today's society we are training children to know the bare minimum, which is how they will live the rest of their lives. With this attitude our classrooms and schools will fail.
C4K Summary April
The only C4K i had for this month a student wrote about going to tennessee for vacation. I thought this was really cool because i myself went to tennessee for spring break and thats what i replied with.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
C4T summar post #4
In the first post of this C4T series I read a blog post about blood pressure. I myself struggle with blood pressure issues so i can relate and understand what the author is trying to get across. He talks about the different things that go into high blood pressure. Most people have no idea what all effects their blood pressure and in this post the author just elaborates and wants to inform his reader about high blood pressure. My reply to him did include that i myself suffer from high blood pressure and that i think it is great that he is trying to make known the dangers of this issue.
In this post i read about what the common core is. I honestly had no idea what this guy was even talking about when he was referring to the common core. As i continued reading i began to realize exactly what the common core is. It is a set of rules and standards that teachers need to follow when making and applying a lesson plan for their classroom. I did not understand how this would apply to me being a PE major. So i began reading more into it and saw that no matter what class we as educators teach we need to apply this common core to the classroom. This is what i acknowledged in my comment on his post.
Post 3: IN the post i read the author Brian Bennett is talking about an app he used when his business was going out of business called Kahoot. He talks about how he had a few issues with the terms of service and how he expressed them on social media. Little did he know that the CEO of Kahoot reached out to him via twitter and they were able to discuss issues with the TOS that Mr. Bennett encountered. He then listed a few of the issues that were discussed. The reason that there were issues with the TOS is because Kahoot is a Norwegian company so thats why there was a descrepency about the TOS. My response to Mr. Bennett is that its awesome how a CEO will take time out to respond to users of their products. If more companies in the USA would do this their business would thrive in my opinion.
In this post i read about what the common core is. I honestly had no idea what this guy was even talking about when he was referring to the common core. As i continued reading i began to realize exactly what the common core is. It is a set of rules and standards that teachers need to follow when making and applying a lesson plan for their classroom. I did not understand how this would apply to me being a PE major. So i began reading more into it and saw that no matter what class we as educators teach we need to apply this common core to the classroom. This is what i acknowledged in my comment on his post.
Post 3: IN the post i read the author Brian Bennett is talking about an app he used when his business was going out of business called Kahoot. He talks about how he had a few issues with the terms of service and how he expressed them on social media. Little did he know that the CEO of Kahoot reached out to him via twitter and they were able to discuss issues with the TOS that Mr. Bennett encountered. He then listed a few of the issues that were discussed. The reason that there were issues with the TOS is because Kahoot is a Norwegian company so thats why there was a descrepency about the TOS. My response to Mr. Bennett is that its awesome how a CEO will take time out to respond to users of their products. If more companies in the USA would do this their business would thrive in my opinion.
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Blog Post 13
I have enjoyed each blog post and project throughout the year. But there have not been any blogs or projects that reflect what a coach/PE teacher can use. I think that every future teacher should be prepared to teach in a PE class. Not only will it further our education as educators but also help our future employers with flexibility. I think that a project or blog post that you could incorporate would be find technology that a PE teacher or coach can use on a daily basis. I am currently a coach at faith academy for their varsity football team. On a daily basis i use tons of different technology. For example we have film sessions every monday wednesday and thursday. We use a laptop and a projector I also use an Ipad to communicate with other players as well as coaches. I think that it is important for all teachers to understand what coaches go through.
C4T #4
Post 1: IN the post i read the author Brian Bennett is talking about an app he used when his business was going out of business called Kahoot. He talks about how he had a few issues with the terms of service and how he expressed them on social media. Little did he know that the CEO of Kahoot reached out to him via twitter and they were able to discuss issues with the TOS that Mr. Bennett encountered. He then listed a few of the issues that were discussed. The reason that there were issues with the TOS is because Kahoot is a Norwegian company so thats why there was a descrepency about the TOS. My response to Mr. Bennett is that its awesome how a CEO will take time out to respond to users of their products. If more companies in the USA would do this their business would thrive in my opinion.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Blog Post 12
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S8F66ZMhD0m941wsUeYOLhwFmp_g06W4Df_AsrhS_N8/edit?usp=sharing
C4T #3
In the first post of this C4T series I read a blog post about blood pressure. I myself struggle with blood pressure issues so i can relate and understand what the author is trying to get across. He talks about the different things that go into high blood pressure. Most people have no idea what all effects their blood pressure and in this post the author just elaborates and wants to inform his reader about high blood pressure. My reply to him did include that i myself suffer from high blood pressure and that i think it is great that he is trying to make known the dangers of this issue.
In this post i read about what the common core is. I honestly had no idea what this guy was even talking about when he was referring to the common core. As i continued reading i began to realize exactly what the common core is. It is a set of rules and standards that teachers need to follow when making and applying a lesson plan for their classroom. I did not understand how this would apply to me being a PE major. So i began reading more into it and saw that no matter what class we as educators teach we need to apply this common core to the classroom. This is what i acknowledged in my comment on his post.
In this post i read about what the common core is. I honestly had no idea what this guy was even talking about when he was referring to the common core. As i continued reading i began to realize exactly what the common core is. It is a set of rules and standards that teachers need to follow when making and applying a lesson plan for their classroom. I did not understand how this would apply to me being a PE major. So i began reading more into it and saw that no matter what class we as educators teach we need to apply this common core to the classroom. This is what i acknowledged in my comment on his post.
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Blog Post 11
There is a lot to learn from the teachers in the videos we were assigned. If you were not sure whether to use PBL these videos help reassure you. I found the first video with Mr. Brian back to the future very interesting and neat. He took a class where barely any of the students knew what country they lived in and got them to talk to people all over the world to get them to know more of their surroundings. The students also learned that they need to be aware of what they say around other people. Mr. Crosby made it possible for a student with leukemia to come to class via Skype. The entire class made her feel welcome when the call was answered. In the video making things visible mark church asked his students to write down what they think human origins is all about the kids also discussed it with in the class. When they are done they had to make a story board and present it to the class. There are 3 key aspects in this one project critical thinking, collaborating with their classmates and presenting it. In the video Sam Payne 4th grade the students are taught the importance of Internet safety. 
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Blog Post 10
In the video of Mrs. Kathy Cassidy she speaks about how long she has incorporated technology in the classroom and how exactly she does so. Mrs. Cassidy started about 10 years ago when 5 computers were placed in her classroom for her students to use. She has been blogging for 5 years now and has also been recording videos for the last 2 years of her class. Mrs. Cassidy also has a portfolio of all the children so they can keep their work together and organized. The kids love this because it helps them keep up with their work.
In the next interview with Mrs. Cassidy she speaks about how she doesn't use social media in her personal life. She believes that you should use social media for what interests you. Dr. Strange also had input on social media and how it has effected his life.
In the third interview with Mrs. Cassidy Dr. Strange gave his students a chance to ask her some questions. One question was about how often do her children blog? She makes them blog at least once a week. She states that blogs are not meant for cheating but communicating so that the children can use their peers ideas to create their own.
In the next interview with Mrs. Cassidy she speaks about how she doesn't use social media in her personal life. She believes that you should use social media for what interests you. Dr. Strange also had input on social media and how it has effected his life.
In the third interview with Mrs. Cassidy Dr. Strange gave his students a chance to ask her some questions. One question was about how often do her children blog? She makes them blog at least once a week. She states that blogs are not meant for cheating but communicating so that the children can use their peers ideas to create their own.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Blog Post 9
What can we as teachers learn from PBL? This is a question that someone can take and write a book with in all honesty. There is so much that we as teachers can learn from project based learning or PBL. In The Seven Essentials For Project Based Learning it shows exactly what project based learning is, I believe that every teacher should use pbl in some form. The only way for pbl to be effective is that the students are interested in the project. If students are not interested in the project given there is not point in giving the students a project to begin with. In the next video Mr. Tony Vincent quotes Einstein in saying, "I never teach my pupils. I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn". This is project based learning in a nut shell. We as teachers do not teach our student, but give them a topic or question and let their creativity take off.
In the video PBL: What motivates Students Today real students are interviewed about what motivates them. This can help us teachers understand ways that we can help our students want to learn. The most overwhelming answer from students is that they liked to be rewarded for their work, which makes sense. We as adults also like to be rewarded for our hard work. There are many positives to project based learning for teachers as well as students. But there are more ways to still be discovered.
In the video PBL: What motivates Students Today real students are interviewed about what motivates them. This can help us teachers understand ways that we can help our students want to learn. The most overwhelming answer from students is that they liked to be rewarded for their work, which makes sense. We as adults also like to be rewarded for our hard work. There are many positives to project based learning for teachers as well as students. But there are more ways to still be discovered.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Blog Post 8
What can we learn from Randy Pausch?
There are three topics that Mr. Pausch discussed that should pertain to your career choice, your dreams, enabling the dreams of others and the lessons you learn. First he discusses achieving your dreams. He says that in order to achieve anything in life we must be able to do it in full, and not quit halfway there. He says a major key is that helping others live their dreams will help us achieve our own.
Mr. Pausch has a theory that educator's should always be expanding our mind. He says that when we do this it will help us help others. This will pay off in the long run when we achieve what we are trying to do.
Mr. Pausch is just a man with a vision who is putting it to use. His vision is to make a difference and he wants to help future educators make a difference as well. I hope that i can take what Mr. Pausch and apply it in my classroom so I can also inspire others.
Here is Mr. Pausch's video: Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture.
There are three topics that Mr. Pausch discussed that should pertain to your career choice, your dreams, enabling the dreams of others and the lessons you learn. First he discusses achieving your dreams. He says that in order to achieve anything in life we must be able to do it in full, and not quit halfway there. He says a major key is that helping others live their dreams will help us achieve our own.
Mr. Pausch has a theory that educator's should always be expanding our mind. He says that when we do this it will help us help others. This will pay off in the long run when we achieve what we are trying to do.
Mr. Pausch is just a man with a vision who is putting it to use. His vision is to make a difference and he wants to help future educators make a difference as well. I hope that i can take what Mr. Pausch and apply it in my classroom so I can also inspire others.
Here is Mr. Pausch's video: Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Blog Post 6
Conversing with Anthony Capps:
After watching the video with MR. Anthony Capps I saw first hand just how effective project based learning can be. All of the projects that he used in his classroom covered multiple subjects, which I found very useful. If a teacher can use one project that cuts down on the time a teacher has to set aside for multiple projects when we can use one project. I also learned that a lot of thought and preparation goes into setting up projects for the class. If a teacher doesn't look into the projects they assign then the students won't want to take part in the projects.
I really like the video "Don't teach tech use it", I learned a lot. As a PE major I repeatedly think how am i going to incorporate technology into my classroom. After watching this video I have learned that its not strictly about using technology in my classroom in the future but rather incorporating it. There are many electronic items i can incorporate in my classroom.
After watching the video with MR. Anthony Capps I saw first hand just how effective project based learning can be. All of the projects that he used in his classroom covered multiple subjects, which I found very useful. If a teacher can use one project that cuts down on the time a teacher has to set aside for multiple projects when we can use one project. I also learned that a lot of thought and preparation goes into setting up projects for the class. If a teacher doesn't look into the projects they assign then the students won't want to take part in the projects.
I really like the video "Don't teach tech use it", I learned a lot. As a PE major I repeatedly think how am i going to incorporate technology into my classroom. After watching this video I have learned that its not strictly about using technology in my classroom in the future but rather incorporating it. There are many electronic items i can incorporate in my classroom.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Blog Post 7
Technology is gradually moving into classrooms around the world. This is even more prevelant in America. Technology allows teachers as well as students to broaden their learning spectrum. Technology also allows students to teach themselves, which in some regards is scary. There are ways as students and teachers to control what our children are doing on the internet, using apps and parental protection software. If a child has their own source of technology in the classroom then they can learn at their own speed, say each child has an ipad in the classroom. They can now study, do homework, and research on their own.
In the video 10 reasons to use technology, there are many obvious reasons to use technology in a classroom made obvious in the video. Students already use so much technology on a daily basis that incorporating their homework would probably encourage them to do it more often. The technology resource is also very useful for teachers. Let's be honest we as educators are expected to have all the answers and we don't, with the use of technology in the classroom we can easily find information we don't know.
With technology in classrooms we can show the student real world problems the minutes they happen. As a senior in high school most students are worried what the real world will hold, with technology we can show them real world expenses for those going directly into the workforce so they can understand what they are getting into. As for those expecting to continue their education we can show them litterally what a college class will be like. with some teachers posting their lectures via podcast on the internet. So we can show kids how a college classroom is held.
If we as future educators don't know how to use the internet then we have failed before we set foot in the classroom. I have learned of a few programs that i can successfully use as a coach in the future. I look
to continue to learn about these programms.
In the video 10 reasons to use technology, there are many obvious reasons to use technology in a classroom made obvious in the video. Students already use so much technology on a daily basis that incorporating their homework would probably encourage them to do it more often. The technology resource is also very useful for teachers. Let's be honest we as educators are expected to have all the answers and we don't, with the use of technology in the classroom we can easily find information we don't know.
With technology in classrooms we can show the student real world problems the minutes they happen. As a senior in high school most students are worried what the real world will hold, with technology we can show them real world expenses for those going directly into the workforce so they can understand what they are getting into. As for those expecting to continue their education we can show them litterally what a college class will be like. with some teachers posting their lectures via podcast on the internet. So we can show kids how a college classroom is held.
If we as future educators don't know how to use the internet then we have failed before we set foot in the classroom. I have learned of a few programs that i can successfully use as a coach in the future. I look
Sunday, February 22, 2015
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