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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Examples of Good/Bad E-Portfolios
Bad Example:
http://www73.homepage.villanova.edu/erica.rauchut/Erica's%20Web%20Pages/Home%20Page.htm
Good Example:
http://students.ed.uiuc.edu/cwroble2/eport/index.html
Bad Example Explained
I didn't think the content was terrible, but I thought the overall look of it and the graphics were quite outdated and poor choices. I thought it also might be helpful to include some educational links. I found the resume to be long and that she chose to include "coaching" on this, seemed to take away from the educational aspect of the portfolio.
Good Example Explained
Although it isn't full explained, it has a clean and updated look. I liked his Article area, it is (will be when done) clean and easy to read. I liked the letters to the parents idea, as well as being able to access his college transcript. This portfolio, as well as the previous did include standards.
http://www73.homepage.villanova.edu/erica.rauchut/Erica's%20Web%20Pages/Home%20Page.htm
Good Example:
http://students.ed.uiuc.edu/cwroble2/eport/index.html
Bad Example Explained
I didn't think the content was terrible, but I thought the overall look of it and the graphics were quite outdated and poor choices. I thought it also might be helpful to include some educational links. I found the resume to be long and that she chose to include "coaching" on this, seemed to take away from the educational aspect of the portfolio.
Good Example Explained
Although it isn't full explained, it has a clean and updated look. I liked his Article area, it is (will be when done) clean and easy to read. I liked the letters to the parents idea, as well as being able to access his college transcript. This portfolio, as well as the previous did include standards.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Reaction to Interactive Whiteboards
I think there is a time and place for interactive whiteboards, however it does take a lot of work for an instructor to develop lessons using a Smartboard. I think for certain lessons, it can work, but not for everyday usage.
The advantages would be enbracing technology. I think it keeps students' attention and it involves them in the learning process. It also shows that you are engaged in the learning process, rather than just lecturing.
I think students would be more engaged in the learning process, however if you have issues or snags with using the technology their attention will waiver, so you must balance both.
The advantages would be enbracing technology. I think it keeps students' attention and it involves them in the learning process. It also shows that you are engaged in the learning process, rather than just lecturing.
I think students would be more engaged in the learning process, however if you have issues or snags with using the technology their attention will waiver, so you must balance both.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Link to Technology Article Notebook Presentation
Click on the link to access my Technology Article Notebook Presentation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGYXk7f0UdE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGYXk7f0UdE
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Reaction to Group Video Project
I think having developing the screen shots was essential in building this project from the ground up. Tina and I began with a concept then tried to tie different screen shots, along with live video into a project about how to apply to college.
When shooting the video the first scene we took of Selwyn Hall on Albright's campus, I bet we shot 20 minutes worth. I think we realized quickly that we'd only be using a few seconds of this shot, but wanted to be sure we had the right video. The incoming darkness made us move quicker on the next shots and we quickly realized that we didn't need nearly as much video for each shot. We also shot it in the order of slides, which saved time with editing and allowed us to visualize it along the way.
We had decided from the beginning that doing video with live sound was going to require many more takes, so we decided to do voice-overs, which absolutely was the correct way to go for this project. It also allowed us to learn how to seprately combine audio and video into the project. The editing was actually the easiest part. With screen shots, we created a minute and a half video that used audio, video, and web images.
What I would change was probably to add some sound to the beginning. We couldn't find a lot of sound that we felt went with the video, so we opted not to do it. If we had more time, I woudl have liked to play around with that. I'd also focus less time on shooting, and only spend a few minutes at each shot.
As far as does it work in the classroom? I don't know. I know how much planning teachers have outside of teaching, so I doubt many would have the time to create things for their classes. In regards to studentds doing it, I think it has some value. It likely gets them motivated and more involved than any other type of project. You just need to see if your school has the technology needed for this. It is a good way to develop theirt usage of technology, as well as project management, and group work.
I think regarding Foreign Languages, it would be interesting to have kids create a video, speaking in a Foreign Langauge, then using the scrolling marquee at the bottom to almost use subtitles for the English translation. It would teach the kids the technology piece, give them experience speaking the foreign langauge, and also seeing the translation into English.
When shooting the video the first scene we took of Selwyn Hall on Albright's campus, I bet we shot 20 minutes worth. I think we realized quickly that we'd only be using a few seconds of this shot, but wanted to be sure we had the right video. The incoming darkness made us move quicker on the next shots and we quickly realized that we didn't need nearly as much video for each shot. We also shot it in the order of slides, which saved time with editing and allowed us to visualize it along the way.
We had decided from the beginning that doing video with live sound was going to require many more takes, so we decided to do voice-overs, which absolutely was the correct way to go for this project. It also allowed us to learn how to seprately combine audio and video into the project. The editing was actually the easiest part. With screen shots, we created a minute and a half video that used audio, video, and web images.
What I would change was probably to add some sound to the beginning. We couldn't find a lot of sound that we felt went with the video, so we opted not to do it. If we had more time, I woudl have liked to play around with that. I'd also focus less time on shooting, and only spend a few minutes at each shot.
As far as does it work in the classroom? I don't know. I know how much planning teachers have outside of teaching, so I doubt many would have the time to create things for their classes. In regards to studentds doing it, I think it has some value. It likely gets them motivated and more involved than any other type of project. You just need to see if your school has the technology needed for this. It is a good way to develop theirt usage of technology, as well as project management, and group work.
I think regarding Foreign Languages, it would be interesting to have kids create a video, speaking in a Foreign Langauge, then using the scrolling marquee at the bottom to almost use subtitles for the English translation. It would teach the kids the technology piece, give them experience speaking the foreign langauge, and also seeing the translation into English.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Copyright for Teachers Reaction
To be completely honest, I was unaware of a lot of this. I felt bad for my Jeopardy team member, because I felt very confident in a lot of the answers, that is until they correct answer came out. In all honestly, copyright infringement is something that happens on a daily basis in education. Many teachers and administrators just never had any training on it.
It is hard for me to comment on things at my employer, however yes things have happened that likely may be an infringement on copywright. Copying of textbooks is something that may seem like a great idea (hypothetical) at a college to get someone into a last minute slot in a class, however are we looking at the bigger picture? What example, as educators are we setting as well?
Outside of school, I was a "Napster" kid in college, meaning I was living in a dorm when Napster broke and we thought it was amazing. Who wanted to pay for music anymore? This is likely the largest area of copywright experience I ever had, because I recall the college taking measures to stop this practive, in fear they would be sued. I remember students with no money and tons of college debts getting letters from lawyers to stop downloading content or they'd be sued. It was eye opening! I always pay for music now, so the scare tactics worked for me.
I don't think our job is to teach copyright, but an educators job is to reinforce it and create awareness. I think it falls under the same category as plagarism. If someone owns that idea/text/etc. give he or she the proper citing, rather than take it for yourself.
Moving forward, I'll be more aware of what my department is doing and attempt to control anything that may infringe on copyright and enforce things more at my office as well.
It is hard for me to comment on things at my employer, however yes things have happened that likely may be an infringement on copywright. Copying of textbooks is something that may seem like a great idea (hypothetical) at a college to get someone into a last minute slot in a class, however are we looking at the bigger picture? What example, as educators are we setting as well?
Outside of school, I was a "Napster" kid in college, meaning I was living in a dorm when Napster broke and we thought it was amazing. Who wanted to pay for music anymore? This is likely the largest area of copywright experience I ever had, because I recall the college taking measures to stop this practive, in fear they would be sued. I remember students with no money and tons of college debts getting letters from lawyers to stop downloading content or they'd be sued. It was eye opening! I always pay for music now, so the scare tactics worked for me.
I don't think our job is to teach copyright, but an educators job is to reinforce it and create awareness. I think it falls under the same category as plagarism. If someone owns that idea/text/etc. give he or she the proper citing, rather than take it for yourself.
Moving forward, I'll be more aware of what my department is doing and attempt to control anything that may infringe on copyright and enforce things more at my office as well.
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