We learned how to make a podcast and I chose to talk about Disney and their college program. Hopefully, I'll be attending in the 2010 Fall Semester. Here we go...
http://www.box.net/shared/pbev7hbupz
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Last Year's Online Session
The most recent assignment in Instructional Tech was to read/view one of the sessions from last years K12 Online Conference. I was browsing down the list of sessions and I came across a session that discussed the iTouch. The iTouch is one of the most recent and innovative gadgets of the 21st century; however, I have yet to get involved with it so I thought it beneficial to view the video the Online Conference provided.
The video serves as an introduction to the iTouch or a brief 101 class on how to use the mobile device. Providing step-by-step step instructions and visual representation, Kern Kelley informs viewers how to effectively use the iTouch in the world of education. The applications (apps) are some of the most useful tools on the iTouch. There are apps that range from simple, fun games to more in-depth resources. Some applications are free, while others must be purchased. Stanza lets you read books, newspapers, blogs, and other such matter. Amazon has an app where you can buy books right on your iTouch. Skype has an application so you can enjoy the luxury of talking and seeing your friends no matter where you. There are numerous dictionary apps; however, Kern recommends the "Dictionary!" app. Some apps are very similar such as the variety of dictionary apps or the Google and Memo app--it is all a matter of personal preference. Still, with 100,000+ apps, you may discover that some apps really are better than others. You can find this out by doing your research before downloading certain applications. Websites such as the App Store, Uquery, and iEAR all offer advice on the positives and negatives of applications.
Educational apps are very useful and captivating, especially for the upcoming generation that loves to interact with technology. Learning is literally at our fingertips now with the iTouch. The only downfall with the iTouch is that you need to be in a hotspot with WiFi to access the internet to work some applications; however, more and more schools are adding WiFi to their schools which is great. I think it'd be awesome for each of my students to have an iTouch. While this may be a difficult thing to do (due to financial burdens and responsibility), teachers can begin playing and learning new "tricks" with the iTouch that they can then bring to the classroom. Likewise, such play and interest may encourage students to invest in their own iTouch.
Lastly, the iTouch also comes in handy for teachers when organizing. Rather than carrying multiple gradebooks, notepads, and attendance sheets into the classroom, a teacher can use the iTouch to record everything that the former supplies would have done. And the beauty is that it simply fits in the comfort of your pocket. I might think about getting one for myself in the near future (when I actually have money). In the meantime, I'll stick with my laptop.
http://k12onlineconference.org/?p=464
The video serves as an introduction to the iTouch or a brief 101 class on how to use the mobile device. Providing step-by-step step instructions and visual representation, Kern Kelley informs viewers how to effectively use the iTouch in the world of education. The applications (apps) are some of the most useful tools on the iTouch. There are apps that range from simple, fun games to more in-depth resources. Some applications are free, while others must be purchased. Stanza lets you read books, newspapers, blogs, and other such matter. Amazon has an app where you can buy books right on your iTouch. Skype has an application so you can enjoy the luxury of talking and seeing your friends no matter where you. There are numerous dictionary apps; however, Kern recommends the "Dictionary!" app. Some apps are very similar such as the variety of dictionary apps or the Google and Memo app--it is all a matter of personal preference. Still, with 100,000+ apps, you may discover that some apps really are better than others. You can find this out by doing your research before downloading certain applications. Websites such as the App Store, Uquery, and iEAR all offer advice on the positives and negatives of applications.
Educational apps are very useful and captivating, especially for the upcoming generation that loves to interact with technology. Learning is literally at our fingertips now with the iTouch. The only downfall with the iTouch is that you need to be in a hotspot with WiFi to access the internet to work some applications; however, more and more schools are adding WiFi to their schools which is great. I think it'd be awesome for each of my students to have an iTouch. While this may be a difficult thing to do (due to financial burdens and responsibility), teachers can begin playing and learning new "tricks" with the iTouch that they can then bring to the classroom. Likewise, such play and interest may encourage students to invest in their own iTouch.
Lastly, the iTouch also comes in handy for teachers when organizing. Rather than carrying multiple gradebooks, notepads, and attendance sheets into the classroom, a teacher can use the iTouch to record everything that the former supplies would have done. And the beauty is that it simply fits in the comfort of your pocket. I might think about getting one for myself in the near future (when I actually have money). In the meantime, I'll stick with my laptop.
http://k12onlineconference.org/?p=464
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Networking Video
One of the most recent lessons in Instructional Tech was on networking, Windows MovieMaker, and YouTube (simply setting up an account). We had to gather some pictures that we associated with networking (flickr), find an audio clip from the Internet (jamendo), and then assemble the two components into a small video/slide show that we could upload on YouTube to share. Nothing special, but the whole process was informative and here is my final product. Good stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ3uDgJhzfs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ3uDgJhzfs
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Refresher on Instructional Tech
It's week 4 of school and I've learned a fair amount more about what advantages the Internet offers. Rather than writing down everything I've learned on a sheet of paper that I most likely will trash, I figured it best to to go paperless and use the blog to throw up what I've encountered. Here we go:
1) Wikis - Multi-person access Website
2) Blogs - Online Journaling
3) Delicious - Bookmarking
4) Picnik - Photo Editing
5) iTunes U - Free Podcasts
6) iGoogle - Online Desktop
7) Google Reader - Blog Subscriptions
8) Windows Movie Maker - Video creating/editing Software
Those are the 8 major things we have covered so far. We've also been introduced to things like the FlatClassroom Project and Web 2.0 but, personally, I am less concerned with those two. That sums it up for now and I'll drop another blog with more Internet/comp stuff later on.
1) Wikis - Multi-person access Website
2) Blogs - Online Journaling
3) Delicious - Bookmarking
4) Picnik - Photo Editing
5) iTunes U - Free Podcasts
6) iGoogle - Online Desktop
7) Google Reader - Blog Subscriptions
8) Windows Movie Maker - Video creating/editing Software
Those are the 8 major things we have covered so far. We've also been introduced to things like the FlatClassroom Project and Web 2.0 but, personally, I am less concerned with those two. That sums it up for now and I'll drop another blog with more Internet/comp stuff later on.
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