Final Week

Well, It's been an experience. Unfortunately because of time restraints I was unable to experiment but with the coming months I expect to make many adjustments and realize a few experiments. I talked to Jim Murray, Cherrina, Kathy and Mia this week during my class periods. We shared the excitment and knowledge we have gained. I'm hpoing everyone will stay in touch especially Doctor Powley. He proved to be an interesting and valuable source of knowledge. I hope everyone has a productive summer.

This week was interesting

I went from being completely ignorant about audio recording to completely knlowledgeable. With the help of Dr, powley. I spoke to him thursday about my lack of uderstanding and he gave me some simple instructions. I felt kind of foolish but because I should have fogured it out myself. I just was looking in the wrong direction. hopefully I'll have everything together and get a passing grade. i spoke to Charrina about her and my daily activities because she seems to be online in the early AM. I emailed Christine because she was up at the crack like I am. Othger than that it was an interesting week answering and looking at everyones presentations.

WeeK Nine

Well, week nine has certainly given me more knowledge. I did n't realize how much I could learn. I kind of wish that learning wasn't so streeful. I am okay with the readings and writing of responses but am being over my head with the technology aspects. I am trying but don't seem to hit on the complete picture as everyone else. I talked to a few of my fellow students such as Cerrina, Zia, Mia and Kathy and they have given iencouragement but what I need is hands on instructions.

Struggles

I'm sorry about not posting my project but certainly hope I can get it done by the middle of the week. please stay tuned and I'll let you know. i had some interesting discussions abot New orleans with Kathy and mia. I was trying to get intouch with Al Lockett but he never emailed me back.

Very Interesting Week

Well, I spent the week in New orleans with the hopes of completing the video project. The goal was not achieved. I could not extent the learning requirement of the course because unfortunately I did not have all the necessary knowledge or tools. I did accomplish sending and completeing my LA for KAMII. I did accomplish alot of reading and experimenting with RSS and uploading from a computer to an MP3 player but the ultimate goal was not accomplished. I see no alternative but to withdraw from the course until I can get a better handle on the video part of this course.

The week at Edison

Well, I try to incorporate what I learn each week in class with what I can teach the students. We have been doing alot of collaboration lately so just to show you some things.

Picture one is the beginning of the Parthenon in Greece. It was started withthe help of 3 students. The boy in the white and print sweat shirt is resourse and the others are a mix. Thet are using hot glue guns and think cardboard as the columns. The next picture is of Terrance and he is making shields for the argonauts to fight the cyclops. Terance is disabled. The third picture is of five of my girl students. They all made the dresses they are wearing using no sewing at all. Three of the students are classified at-risk. They are all passing English and World History and go to tutoring for Algebra. The fourth picture is of the completed entrance to the parthenon. The fifth picture is of our team leader and English teacher who orginated the project. As she says,"The kids will never forget the Illiad."

Week six Audio and Video Emerging Technologies

Well, It's been interesting this past week. To bad the weather created such a havoc with my last day. I downloaded and transferred a file from Jim Murray today, found out Cherrina's from New Orleans area, found out that many people are working at 7:ooAM like myself so enjoyed a morning conversation. The best things were the uses for a pod. I went out and picked one up. Of course didn't realize all the uses but plan on putting them to good usestarting tomorrow. This should be an interesting last 6 weeks.

World History at Edison H.S.: Question for the week

World History at Edison H.S.: Question for the week

Week five

Well, this week started out on a high. I really thought I would accomplish alot but unfortunately nothing seems to go my way. I even recieved some negative comments from the Professor. It seems others are having different problems with time constrains. I wonder if they are recieving the same negative comments. I visited Al Lockett's blog today and found only one comment. i was wondering if this was standard procedure. He really just got on the MSN messanger service today. I was hoping to get more information. I hope to be incontact with him next week since I'll be in New Orleans. His tutoring program sounded interesting. I messengered with Kathy who was on the way to Florida. I couldn't believe she wasn't flying. Oh well! It's been an interesting week. I understand the OlE learning constructivist approach but am inclear on the ways you can use it in a classroom.I currently am developing a digital move program and on some online activities for students. I quess all this takes Time. Well, Hope everyone had a nice Easter and enjoy the warm weather?

Week Four Blogs and Wiki

Well, this week was very interesting. I did an online group chat with Arlene, Charrina and Mia. Also I had a very length conversation with Doc. Powley. We are going to have a video chat next week which should be very interesting since I've never done it before. I have made comments too a multiplied of classmates and hope they share some of there expertise with me. I am planning a large scale of informational importation into my classroom blog. I have become a member in good standing with the wikiedpedia assoc. I am now able to edit some of there information.

I plan on using my classroom blog to get kids involved in writing and recapping articles which they are starting to read as the last semester comes around. I'm hoping they will use the blog as a formun.

As the class gets underway I really am looking forward to the exciting information and new media techniques I am learning.

Third week gone

Well, it was nice chating with everyone. I've just gotten my schedule fixed for better participation. I'll be on line Tuesday and wednesday evenings and Friday , saturday and Sundays. I really struggle with this last assignment. I could differentiate between a CBT/WBT but then i got it. It took me all Thursday night to figure it out. I quess that's why I edited my posting. Well, as I have heard from Kathy "Vista" program is great but hard to navigate. I found out Jim Murray and I live near each other. i hope to be able to work with him more. I quess because I've taken my courses a little differently. I hope to beable to help them. I still have to post a picture. I have to up load my students work and get them more involved in posting. Well, i hope to have plenty of time next week.

St. patrick's day

Well, St. Patrick's day was cool. Snow had fallen but city did a good job of making area useable. i'm trying to add some pictures and will put topic or explainations with them.

Opening excercise

With idea of incorporating links between this blog and my two classroom blogs I am moving forward. I am learning many interesting and exciting information. I have begun to instill a pride in the use of the blog and classroom activities. I am hoping to get more classroom participation but unfortunately students are not as excitied as I am. I think once I get them motivated it will become a excellent tool.