C4T #3

I had Heidi Siwak for my teacher. In here blog she kept everything very interesting and keeps you wanting more. In one of her post she talks about transforming a school.I think she made a great point in this post, we can not be scared of change. I think if we receive the feedback from the right people we will eventually be able to make things like this possible. This post is very possible for individuals who are not scared of rejection. This was a very interesting post. The next post I read, talked about Google Hangout. She explained why she liked it and how it has expanded her social network. She is also trying to encourage more female to get involve with technology because there aren't many female in this area. I really enjoyed Heidi Siwak blog.

Blog Post #10

Do You Teach Or Do You Educate
I became an education major because I want to be more to the youth than just a teacher. I want to be a role model, help children with there future plans, and give them knowledge about life. I think this video makes sense because anyone can teach, but it takes someone with knowledge and great skills to be an educator. An educator will make sure you have everything you need to move on in life. We do not want to teach someone something and the next few weeks they forget everything. We should educate our students, so they will have the knowledge we gave them forever.

Don't Let Them Take Pencils Home
In this post, Mr. Johnson wanted to send a message. There are more ways we can help our students, than just in the classroom. We have to take different approaches and look at where they come from also. This message in this post can inspire future teachers with different ways of helping students.

Smart Board Project

Blog Post #9

What I've Learned This Year (2008-09)

In Mr. McClung first year of teaching, he takes us through the ups and downs of being a teacher. He feels that we should all have a way of reading the crowd as we teach. He explains from his experience that we should take different approaches to the students. He also feels, we should be very flexible with our students. Students are very different, so we have to look at each as they are different. He feels that one of the major keys to being successful as a teacher is communication. He feels communication is everything. He explains we can learn a lot from our students if only we communicate with them. The biggest concern he talks about is the way older people are afraid of technology. He tells how technology is our friend and is only here to help us. His finally address is that we should never stop learning as teachers. We are never to old to learn something new. The thing that make great teachers are the ability to keep going further with education. I agree with Mr. McClung entire post he gives great points and ideas for a first time teacher.
What I've Learned (2009-10)

In Mr. McClung 2009-2010 post. He changes schools and the grade that he teaches. He talks about the big adaptation that takes place from this change. He tells us how it's so much different teaching 8th graders than 6th graders. He feels that we have to do more to keep 8th graders entertained because of there age. Mr. McClung explains that the most helpful thing he does is find a school mom. He basically finds a teacher who has been there for some years and learns the ropes from her. He thinks this is a great learning tool for new teachers. We have to always understand that we are teaching Jr. high students, therefore we can't be controlling because they will not listen. We have to understand that we have a goal in mind when we are teaching these teenagers. We have to stick to our goals and not lose sight of the important things that we are after. In conclusion Mr. McClung feels that he has really progressed over his time as a teacher. I think that Mr. McClung has great points, and he really needs to have a post each year because his explanation about things are so great.

Book Trailer Project #12

Blog Post #8

This Is How We Dream
In Richard Miller, This is how we dream. He talks about the way society has changed so much. Once upon a time the only resource of learning for everyone was the library. In today's society most people have everything they need right on there laptop. Laptops allow us to do so much more. They allow us to put different things together at anytime. Laptops have really changed our world.
Laptops also give us a better visual and better understanding of what we are looking at. The details that laptops give us, makes everything so much more interesting. We can sell things better now, due to the creativity of the internet. Internet also allows us to take virtual tours throughout different places, or even a persons dream.
Carly Blog Post
Carly Blog Post #12 is perfect. It really explains a lot about being an educator. She lays out everything we need to know very clear. This post is very similar to what Dr. Miller said, because she uses a lot of technology to get the point across. I do agree with the fact of teaching by example, because this makes things so much easier. This is the best written out post I have seen so far.

EDM310 Is Different
In these two videos they have some great points. In The Chipper Series, It shows how small decision that we make now can affect us in the real world. A video that I would enjoy participating in, would be a video that shows how someone can still be successful without school but it's going to take so much more to do.
EDM310 for dummies explains that if someone needs help, the lab is always available. EDM310 is a class where we learn. This class takes a lot of time, so you have to put aside time for it. I think anyone can make it through the class with great time management skills and the will to work.
Learn to Change, Change to Learn
This video provides a great point. It explains the way, schools are not helping students as much now as they did in the pass. Students have to learn different things for life. A lot of student are so afraid of change that they are not willing to learn. Students that learn much as possible are setting themselves up for success. When a student learns this give he or she the ability to make a change in our world. Once everyone realize how much our learning is affecting change in our society, more will be willing to learn.

Project #9b

Short Movie Presentation

PLN Progress

I am still trying to learn how to create my PLN. I read everything and I'm still having a little trouble with everything. I understand that It's a way to have everything in one spot and I think it's very convenient. I will have it up and working very soon.

Blog Post #7

My Childhood Dreams
First he explains why this is his last lecture. He explains how he has ten tumors in his liver. He then start to explain his childhood dreams. He talks about how not achieving his childhood dream, made him stronger and a better person. He explains what a brick wall is. A brick wall is for the people who do not want there accomplishments bad enough. The ones who want it will always be able to make it through the brick walls.
Enabling The Dreams Of Others
He felt he could help others with there dreams by becoming a professor. He felt that if you never set the bar for students, this will help them to strive further for there dream also. He feels that students can learn so much virtually. He taught a class, where students built virtual worlds. He could understand students better with this.
How You Can Achieve Your Dreams
Parents, mentors, and students are major influences on achieving dreams. He feels there are certain keys to success. A person has to have fun to achieve there dream. When we have a child like wonder, this is what keeps us going toward our dream. A lot of people don't achieve there dreams because they give up. He thinks that no one should ever give up. A person can't fail if they never give up. We also need others to help us to our success. The biggest thing to do to achieve your dream is be grateful of others. The conclusion of this entire lecture is that if you lead your life the right way the dream will come to you.

C4K Summary Post

These students blogs have really impressed me. The things that they are doing are great. I think there ideas are great and they are leading us in the right direction. It's amazing that kids this age are able to do class blogs. These students are very smart and will be in charge of our world some day. I really enjoy reading there blogs and I plan to continue reading them, so I can see what other great ideas they have.