How to Fight the New Bullies
By Rosalind Wiseman
Wiseman talks about how easy it has become to bully one another online. Students are able to torment other students secretly, without having to do it face-to-face. When identities are concealed, it becomes hard to deal with the problem because the child being bullied may not know who is doing the bullying. Sometimes students act mean and make threats. Students have taken indecent pictures with camera phones and put them on the Internet for everyone to see. Cyberbullying is so easy, but can be extremely damaging.
1. How can we teach kids not to be cyberbullies?
Some schools and states have created rules and laws that have strict consequences for cyberbullying. As parents, we need to be aware of what our kids are doing. We should teach kids to treat others how we want to be treated, whether it is face-to-face or not.Moniter your child's use of technology. If we suspect cyberbullying, we can take away the tools that they use to be bullies, but I suggest stopping it before it begins.
2. What can we do if we suspect someone is a victim of cyberbullying?
The best thing to do is get involved. Moniter your child's use of technology. Save and print any evidence of bullying and decide what the next step to take is.
Friday, March 9, 2007
Journal 4
From Toy to Tool
By Liz Kolb
Liz Kolb suggests that students should use their cell phones as more than just a social tool. Most cell phones have the capacity to take pictures, record video footage, and even record sound. Students are able to collect and store data, and develop multimedia projects wuth their cell phones. By using Gabcast, students can record sound and immediately post on a blog. Later, they can go into the blog and add to it, but the cell phone enables them to record information on the spot. Kolb believes that the by using toys as tools, kids can "dramatically construct their own knowledge."
1. What types of students would benefit from using cell phones for school work?
All students! Aural learners will benefit from the ability to record and play back sound. Kinesthetic learners will benefit from the hands-on aspect of technology. Visual learners will benefit from viewing images taken with cameras and camcorders, and what they share on their blogs.
2. How can teachers maike sure cell phones are being used appropriately in the classroom?
The best way to make sure that cell phones are being used appropriately is by setting clear guidelines up front. Teachers will let students know when it is or isn't appropriate to have their phones out. Students should be encouraged to communicate with their teacher if they believe that it is a good time to use their phones, and they won't feel the need to be sneaky. If teachers and students have open communication, then there will more meaningful, student-centered learning.
By Liz Kolb
Liz Kolb suggests that students should use their cell phones as more than just a social tool. Most cell phones have the capacity to take pictures, record video footage, and even record sound. Students are able to collect and store data, and develop multimedia projects wuth their cell phones. By using Gabcast, students can record sound and immediately post on a blog. Later, they can go into the blog and add to it, but the cell phone enables them to record information on the spot. Kolb believes that the by using toys as tools, kids can "dramatically construct their own knowledge."
1. What types of students would benefit from using cell phones for school work?
All students! Aural learners will benefit from the ability to record and play back sound. Kinesthetic learners will benefit from the hands-on aspect of technology. Visual learners will benefit from viewing images taken with cameras and camcorders, and what they share on their blogs.
2. How can teachers maike sure cell phones are being used appropriately in the classroom?
The best way to make sure that cell phones are being used appropriately is by setting clear guidelines up front. Teachers will let students know when it is or isn't appropriate to have their phones out. Students should be encouraged to communicate with their teacher if they believe that it is a good time to use their phones, and they won't feel the need to be sneaky. If teachers and students have open communication, then there will more meaningful, student-centered learning.
Journal 2
Breathing Fire into Web 2.0
By Justin Hardman and David Carpenter
The article talks about how one school wanted to create an online filing storage and calendar system, that eventually became a virtual community. Many of our schools do not represent the tech-savvy world that we live in. By not integrating technology into our schools we are missing out on the fact that "the social networking features of today's Internet can be strong tools for making a school Web presence relevant and useful to staff, students, and parents."
1. What can Web 2.0 do for students?
Web 2.0 offers congruence between life inside and outside the classroom. Students benefit from the use of online calendars that schedule events in their school and home life. Social networking represents the real world, and students benefit from being a part of online collaborations like wikis, forums, or blogs.
2. How can Web 2.0 benefit teachers?
Teachers will be able to track an individual student's progress from one grade to the next with a longitudinal portfolio management system. Teachers will benefit from the collaborative and integrated system, allowing them access materials and communicate with other teachers, parents, and students.
By Justin Hardman and David Carpenter
The article talks about how one school wanted to create an online filing storage and calendar system, that eventually became a virtual community. Many of our schools do not represent the tech-savvy world that we live in. By not integrating technology into our schools we are missing out on the fact that "the social networking features of today's Internet can be strong tools for making a school Web presence relevant and useful to staff, students, and parents."
1. What can Web 2.0 do for students?
Web 2.0 offers congruence between life inside and outside the classroom. Students benefit from the use of online calendars that schedule events in their school and home life. Social networking represents the real world, and students benefit from being a part of online collaborations like wikis, forums, or blogs.
2. How can Web 2.0 benefit teachers?
Teachers will be able to track an individual student's progress from one grade to the next with a longitudinal portfolio management system. Teachers will benefit from the collaborative and integrated system, allowing them access materials and communicate with other teachers, parents, and students.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Journal 1
Finding New Ways to Connect; Professors Adjust Their Methods to Reach Technology Savvy Generation
By Eleanor Yang Su
Most college students have been raised using technology, and expect their classes to incorporate the use of technology. Many teachers recognize the desires of their students and adjust their teaching methods to facilitate student-centered learning. Most students are more than familiar with multimedia devices. Professors feel that communication with students has improved, and students who aren't typically comfortable engaging with others in person, are able to do so with the use of technology. Multimedia devices have put the world at our fingertips, and made multitasking a way of life. Brain experts say, however, that "constantly switching attention is not advantageous." More errors are likely to occur and tasks get completed more slowly. Still, one student claimed that not being able to multitask was a distraction to him. I think that there must be a balance. Using technology in the classroom can be anything from email to power point presentations to clickers. Multimedia devices seem necessary in our fast paced world, but I still believe in listening attentively and getting the most out of what I'm doing in class at that moment.
1. What can I do to keep my students engaged?
Very often, students are more familiar with technology than their teachers. Teachers need to be committed to growing with technology. Engaging students means speaking their language, and adjusting your teaching style to meet the expectations of your students. In order to get my students excited about learning, I will use technology as a medium to get students connected to what they are learning.
2. What are some other teachers doing in their classrooms?
Power Point presentations are a popular choice when delivering information. Class Web sites make communicating with teachers and peers simple. More recently, teachers have started using clickers, allowing them to check for understanding throughout the lesson. Students can even do experiments on ilabs.
By Eleanor Yang Su
Most college students have been raised using technology, and expect their classes to incorporate the use of technology. Many teachers recognize the desires of their students and adjust their teaching methods to facilitate student-centered learning. Most students are more than familiar with multimedia devices. Professors feel that communication with students has improved, and students who aren't typically comfortable engaging with others in person, are able to do so with the use of technology. Multimedia devices have put the world at our fingertips, and made multitasking a way of life. Brain experts say, however, that "constantly switching attention is not advantageous." More errors are likely to occur and tasks get completed more slowly. Still, one student claimed that not being able to multitask was a distraction to him. I think that there must be a balance. Using technology in the classroom can be anything from email to power point presentations to clickers. Multimedia devices seem necessary in our fast paced world, but I still believe in listening attentively and getting the most out of what I'm doing in class at that moment.
1. What can I do to keep my students engaged?
Very often, students are more familiar with technology than their teachers. Teachers need to be committed to growing with technology. Engaging students means speaking their language, and adjusting your teaching style to meet the expectations of your students. In order to get my students excited about learning, I will use technology as a medium to get students connected to what they are learning.
2. What are some other teachers doing in their classrooms?
Power Point presentations are a popular choice when delivering information. Class Web sites make communicating with teachers and peers simple. More recently, teachers have started using clickers, allowing them to check for understanding throughout the lesson. Students can even do experiments on ilabs.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)