"What I've Learned This Year" by Mr. McClung

This assignment had me thinking really hard about teaching! At first it really had me scared. When he started talking about getting the students full attention, had me on my pins and needles. Because when I tutored at Spencer Elementry it was hard to get their full attention for a while. But low and behold it all worked out for the best. I finally got the hang of things and got every students attention. But I know by having my own classroom it will be totally different! But I will take what I have read and do the best that I can, by teaching my students!

Randy Pausch's Last Lesture

I will admit, I did not want to watch this assignment. I thought is was to long and boring. I was wrong and I enjoyed every minute of it. Now, I will try to write four topics,but I do not know if I will remember it all. I will list the things that caught my attention and kept me focused.

1. I will start with his growing up experience. I like how his family really played a major role in his life. It seem as if his father new what was best for him. His father really kept him thinking and aware of things.I like how his parents allowed him to decorate his room with silver painting(elevator) and he painted the entire room.His college life seem interesting as well. Randy kept it real, by wearing his high school jacket to college. Most college students leave their jackets and school spirit shirts back at home. Unlike myself, I still wear my high school clothing to college. Being an opened minded child and student allowed him to achieve major success later in life.

2. Second, I will discuss his ability to work well with kids. To me, it seem he was one step ahead of his students. Randy stated,"giving students assignment that are hard will allow them to enjoy their lesson better." I like the internet usage with the students as well. The video of the students building a world for the rabbit was cool. I really thought that assignment was exciting. Exspecially,when the rabbit did not want the student to leave. He stated,"the students did not have to add that into the assignment",but I thought it was a great idea!

3. Third, I like his presentation. Through out his video,he kept the audience and myself very focused. He put on clothing,spoke very well,had a great slide show for a lot of topics and moved around in place. On most videos, people will be sitting in one spot are talking in the same tune.He did not stay on one topic, but he discuss many topics. A lot of topics were educational and I did learn a lot from this video. Just wait on a person,they may make many mistakes,but if you wait on them, they will show you the good side of them. He stated,"it might take them a while to get there,but just wait".

4. Fourth, he did not just talk about himself, he include people who help him get to where he is now. In some of his slides where students who achieve goals and plenty of his old bosses. The ending of this video was really great. I like how he showed honor to his wife for her birthday. At the very end of this video,Randy Pausch stated,"this show is for my children". He is a great person in general!!

I enjoyed this long video and very glad I decided to watch my assignment! I will take what I have learn and use it into my teaching field!

Wiki Hosted by John Strange: Who is a Technologically Literate Teacher?

I could relate to most of these comments which were on different topics. Many statements allowed me to understand technology a little better. As I begin to read,their words and ideas sounds like my thoughts. I agree, that teachers could never lean to much. Everyday technology is being changed to a new form. Yes, it is important for teachers to learn about new technology. If teacher do not take the time out and explore new technology, who is going to teach the students. I know for a fact students will not lean nor listen to a teacher that does not know what he or she is talking about. Anyone can stand beside a board and teach,but can he or she actually teach with the proper method.

ITS NOT about the TECHNOLOGY

I understand your point of view and I also agree with you! I can relate to one of your statements. I tutored at a school before and the students were complaining about their work. The teacher said, I do not understand their problem with this assignment. I told her to try another teaching method. After that the students understood everything. Its amusing how a little effort by teachers can make a difference. Technology will be a waste of time if teachers do not put more effort into their learning abilities as well.









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Michael Wesch: A Vision of Students Today

Yes, this movie did capture my college experience. I can compare my college life to this movie. i sit in class sometimes and wonder, am I learning anything. Most of the time I am receiving a text message or someone is calling my cell phone. Lately I have been turning my cell phone off. The topic about my neighbor paid for college and he or she is not even here. I have seen that happen a lot of times. We (I) need to realize that college is not going to wait on me and neither will I wait on college.

I do not want to be the college student that has been in college for years and years. I do believe wasting time in college is point less. Think about it, text messaging and answering the cell phone while inside a classroom is a waste of time. Allowing those things to happen will only set a person back and will not get them anywhere. I do not want to be one of those college students.

Integrating ICT into the MFL classroom & 100 ways to use your ipod

I like this podcast. It gave me plenty of ideas to work on.
Ipod link showed steps on working ones obeject.

podcast/EDM 310 podcast

I listen to Courtney Parker, Jonathan Orr and Amanda Norwood discuss using Games in Education,they talked about different games that could be used inside a classroom. Which may help student s to advance in today society.

I listen to Scott Thomas, Hollye Galloway, and Tomorrow Haynes discuss the significance of "Shift Happens", a popular web video. They talked about how classrooms and public have change over the years(technology).

I listen to Kitty Ruzic and Nicole Coomer discuss with Dr. John Strange his suggestion that perhaps we should replace schools with the internet.They talked about schools are been replaced over time by computers.

Dr.Strange's class blogs

I comment on Jennifer Forman,Sirken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity,11:23,09-08-09.

I comment on Ryan Roger,Matthew Needleman: Intro to Video in the classroom,11:25,09-08-09.

I comment on Kimberly Gilley,Matthew Needleman,11:29,09-08-09.