http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/17/a5/a9.pdf
Sorry this is so late in the day. The time really got away from me today.
The link I am posting today is an article written by someone that gives step by step directions on the use of a software programming tool that you do not need to be a programmer to use. I can really use a lot more instructional articles such as this if I choose not to buy the expensive software. I would like to continue searching for the Hypercard that the author talks about. I am curious how much this item costs. If I can find an affordable version, I would like to get it now and begin working with it to see if I can create something close to what I am wanting to use. I will let you know more as I search for this item.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
trying to find a video or clip to use?
http://www.azcentral.com/business/consumer/articles/0326biz-TeacherTube-26.html
I loved watching movies about classroom topics as a student. As a teacher, I enjoy showing movies to my students, especially when it can deliver the content in a way that really drives the information home to my students. I know I have not posted my Learning Theories ppt. on the class forum yet, but in it I included short videos about a few of the learning theories including interviews with some researchers and the theorists. It can really teach a lot in a short time and make a concept appear more real when you can see it in use.
The link I have included here is to an article that explains two YouTube styled sites that feature videos for use in the classroom made by teachers or by students. I plan to use these sites to include in my software for some subjects. The article cautions that accuracy does need to be checked, as with all things posted on the internet. Think of the possibilities that these sites can offer for a classroom teacher. If the firewalls allow the download or if you can bring it in on a portable storage device to show your students, you can greatly expand the video library available to you for use with your students and for free! Nothing is mentioned about any accompanying assignments so you would have to tailor the use of the video to your class and create the rest of the assignement (questions, essay, discussion, etc.), but I think it's a great beginning. I can't wait to see how students react when they see a video created by students to teach them a topic. Enjoy and happy viewing!
I loved watching movies about classroom topics as a student. As a teacher, I enjoy showing movies to my students, especially when it can deliver the content in a way that really drives the information home to my students. I know I have not posted my Learning Theories ppt. on the class forum yet, but in it I included short videos about a few of the learning theories including interviews with some researchers and the theorists. It can really teach a lot in a short time and make a concept appear more real when you can see it in use.
The link I have included here is to an article that explains two YouTube styled sites that feature videos for use in the classroom made by teachers or by students. I plan to use these sites to include in my software for some subjects. The article cautions that accuracy does need to be checked, as with all things posted on the internet. Think of the possibilities that these sites can offer for a classroom teacher. If the firewalls allow the download or if you can bring it in on a portable storage device to show your students, you can greatly expand the video library available to you for use with your students and for free! Nothing is mentioned about any accompanying assignments so you would have to tailor the use of the video to your class and create the rest of the assignement (questions, essay, discussion, etc.), but I think it's a great beginning. I can't wait to see how students react when they see a video created by students to teach them a topic. Enjoy and happy viewing!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Another posting about software
http://www.wids.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=85This is a link that offers curriculum software development. The program is over $1200 for one user, however, it offers a lot of support to the user. I tried to look at the samples of pages, but it did not offer pages for the online course work that I would want to create. I saw more information on this company in an earlier part of this search. Apparently, the company was formed by a university as a result of a project. The company also operates as a non-profit (I never heard of that in software development!). People can also buy attendance into a training session for $400 or more. I would love to attend, but I am sure these are only offered in Wisconsin. Some of the schools they have done work for are listed in the presentation on the site, so I will check out those schools' level of satisfaction with this company before I look into it any further. I really think this is the route I need to go since I really need very specialized curriculum for the school I'm trying to open.
I am enjoying doing this research since it is making me research something that I need to be looking into. The more research I conduct, the more excited I get about opening my school. I hope these posts are helpful to someone else also.
I am enjoying doing this research since it is making me research something that I need to be looking into. The more research I conduct, the more excited I get about opening my school. I hope these posts are helpful to someone else also.
Friday, March 21, 2008
this site can be helpful to all of us
http://www.donorschoose.org/about/about.html?zone=312
This is a link to a site named Donors Choose. It is not directly related to my project, but it may help fund some of what I want to do and could be helpful to some of you who may need some funding. This site acts as a medium that connects student centered projects in schools with people who want to donate to education. It does state that they notify the principals of the schools for projects that have been posted. Because of this, I would highly recommend making sure you have your administrator's approval before posting a request.
I wish you all lots of luck in implementing your projects and I hope this can help.
Tobie
This is a link to a site named Donors Choose. It is not directly related to my project, but it may help fund some of what I want to do and could be helpful to some of you who may need some funding. This site acts as a medium that connects student centered projects in schools with people who want to donate to education. It does state that they notify the principals of the schools for projects that have been posted. Because of this, I would highly recommend making sure you have your administrator's approval before posting a request.
I wish you all lots of luck in implementing your projects and I hope this can help.
Tobie
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
This was a comfort
I have guessed for quite some time that teachers that are not satisfied with the current available software. I am not suprised to read that teachers have tried to create educational software (even with their limited amount of available time). The website I am presenting today felt like it was written for me! The author offers guidance on ways that educational software can be created or at least improved. The final section of this article walks the reader through how to start a PowerPoint for an interactive educational tool. In all honesty, I wish I had found this before last week's assignment was due (it would have helped me a bit).
Even with all the time I spend on the computer, I still find more ways to use the programs that I use everyday. I still get so amazed at all the things even the most common programs can do! Thanks to this author, I now know the names of some software programs that can possibly assist me with creating the software I know I will need for my school.
Here is the link: http://www.nald.ca/connect/v3i5/db/techtips1.htm
Even with all the time I spend on the computer, I still find more ways to use the programs that I use everyday. I still get so amazed at all the things even the most common programs can do! Thanks to this author, I now know the names of some software programs that can possibly assist me with creating the software I know I will need for my school.
Here is the link: http://www.nald.ca/connect/v3i5/db/techtips1.htm
Sunday, March 16, 2008
The US Dept. of Ed. technology practice
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/reports/help-pract.pdf
The above is a link to a 93 page document put out by the Department of Ed. One thing I did not see is how personal support is offered to students taking online classes.
Personally, I see the need for the online classes within districts due to teacher shortages and budgets, but (especially in foreign language classes) students may need personal assistance to answer questions as they arise. I use foreign language classes for an example because it is important to hear and use language as part of learning.
I believe that the companies that create the online curriculum should have certain standards they have to follow throughout the nation such as having pieces that require human interaction and providing for the needs of students who require more practice or more in depth discussion/explanation.
I know this posting may sound contradictory to the purpose of this blog, but I really feel that human interaction in education is important to facilitate further learning and greater understanding. Technology can do much toward a child's education, but the human element can not be denied. I believe the two can compliment each other to the students' benefit.
The above is a link to a 93 page document put out by the Department of Ed. One thing I did not see is how personal support is offered to students taking online classes.
Personally, I see the need for the online classes within districts due to teacher shortages and budgets, but (especially in foreign language classes) students may need personal assistance to answer questions as they arise. I use foreign language classes for an example because it is important to hear and use language as part of learning.
I believe that the companies that create the online curriculum should have certain standards they have to follow throughout the nation such as having pieces that require human interaction and providing for the needs of students who require more practice or more in depth discussion/explanation.
I know this posting may sound contradictory to the purpose of this blog, but I really feel that human interaction in education is important to facilitate further learning and greater understanding. Technology can do much toward a child's education, but the human element can not be denied. I believe the two can compliment each other to the students' benefit.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Another interesting site
http://www.keypress.com/x5521.xml
This site is advertising something I would have loved in high school and college. The information I have read about this program is much closer to what I want to create, except for all high school subjects. Let me know what you think about this.
BTW, I know we are not supposed to post on the last three consecutive days, but this week it was unavoidable. Tomorrow's post should be in the morning to allow for comment and next week will be better spread out.
Thanks for reading,
Tobie
This site is advertising something I would have loved in high school and college. The information I have read about this program is much closer to what I want to create, except for all high school subjects. Let me know what you think about this.
BTW, I know we are not supposed to post on the last three consecutive days, but this week it was unavoidable. Tomorrow's post should be in the morning to allow for comment and next week will be better spread out.
Thanks for reading,
Tobie
Friday, March 14, 2008
Some online curriculum that my place of employment use
The following is a link to one of the online programs that the company I currently work for uses for one level of curriculum. It is alone the lines of what I want to do, but I want to be more user friendly and up-to-date. There are a few other things that I would like to do, but I can get into that later. http://www.apexlearning.com/
We use two other programs at different learning levels, but I think they are proprietary to the company.
We use two other programs at different learning levels, but I think they are proprietary to the company.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Introduction
Hello fellow bloggers.
My name is Tobie and I am in the process of getting an Ed. Specialist degree in Teacher Leadership through Educational Technology. Outside of those classes, I am a full-time ESE teacher and working toward creating my own private school. As part of my school I plan to have very specialized curriculum. I expect I will have to create this software on my own, so I look forward to learning how to turn my dreams into reality.
I am anxious to see how much this blog will assist me. I look forward to working with each of you and reading your posts.
My name is Tobie and I am in the process of getting an Ed. Specialist degree in Teacher Leadership through Educational Technology. Outside of those classes, I am a full-time ESE teacher and working toward creating my own private school. As part of my school I plan to have very specialized curriculum. I expect I will have to create this software on my own, so I look forward to learning how to turn my dreams into reality.
I am anxious to see how much this blog will assist me. I look forward to working with each of you and reading your posts.
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