Google Sites
Even though there have been free web hosting and building sites on the web, Google Sites is unique in that it offers editing capabilities of other individuals beside the site account holder. Google Site is easy to use. It is free and is accessible to anyone with a Google account. First, log on to Google Sites to create an account. After an account is created, your can begin creating your web site. No knowledge of Html is required. It is as easy a creating a document in which you can add images and embed documents.
The account holder can add e-mail addresses of individuals who will have access to editing privileges on the site. In short, what is being created is a group web site that allows interaction between group members.
The potential use of Google Sites for educators is beneficial to both educators and students. Teachers can create a classroom setting on their site. The site can include weekly spelling words, study guides, and practice problems. Links can be included which can include wiki sites. The site can also allow parent interaction with the teacher. For example, the teacher can have a conference with the parent if the parent is unable to come to school. However, make sure that you are actually in contact with the parent or guardian of the student.
Google Sites is a creation of Google.com. As in the case of other Internet pioneers, Goocle was conceived by two students while they were in college. In 1995, Larry Page and Sergy Brin met at Stanford. They did not like each other at their first meeting.. Both of them were Computer Science grad school majors. At that time, Stanford was using a search engine called Back Rub. The two grad students were not happy with Back Rub and decided to revamp it. They did. Back Rub was renamed Google which is s math term that means the number 1 followed by 100 zeros.
http://www.google.com/corporate/history.html
http://www.google.com/educators/p_apps.html
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Social Media
Social Media
The online encyclopedia, Wikipedia Forever defines Social Media as a reference” to a collective group of web properties who’s content is primarily by users.”(1) In other words, the users are marketing products and services throughout the Internet. This source of free marketing can be accomplished through open forums and chat rooms. In addition, users can go to blogs and websites. They can leave comments, reviews, and rate products and services. Amazon.com and Ebay.com have a system where users can go and leave feedback on other members. Users can read the comments and decide if they want to purchase the product or service according to what other members have said.
Howard Rheingold is a College Professor who is an advocate of Social Media use in the classroom. In 1995, Rhiengold created a prototype for a virtual classroom. At the time of his conception, the cost of a Virtual Classroom was astronomical. However, within 13 years (2008) it cost almost nothing to create a Virtual Classroom. Currently, Rhiengold is working on a classrrom that incorporates all aspects of Social Media.
Since Rhiengold is a College Professor, he believes that the instructors, who are teaching the Digital Native Generation, should be able to understand the rhetoric that the students use and are accustomed to. Therefore, Rhiiengold is teaching his peers different aspects of Social Media. He is also helping his peers to choose the appropriate tools that the instructor can utilize for his particular class. Rhiengold believes that educators need to keep up with literacy that makes technology possible. Obviously, Rhiengold is teaching from the connectivist school of learning.
(1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media_marketing
http://www.blip.tv/file/1186946
The online encyclopedia, Wikipedia Forever defines Social Media as a reference” to a collective group of web properties who’s content is primarily by users.”(1) In other words, the users are marketing products and services throughout the Internet. This source of free marketing can be accomplished through open forums and chat rooms. In addition, users can go to blogs and websites. They can leave comments, reviews, and rate products and services. Amazon.com and Ebay.com have a system where users can go and leave feedback on other members. Users can read the comments and decide if they want to purchase the product or service according to what other members have said.
Howard Rheingold is a College Professor who is an advocate of Social Media use in the classroom. In 1995, Rhiengold created a prototype for a virtual classroom. At the time of his conception, the cost of a Virtual Classroom was astronomical. However, within 13 years (2008) it cost almost nothing to create a Virtual Classroom. Currently, Rhiengold is working on a classrrom that incorporates all aspects of Social Media.
Since Rhiengold is a College Professor, he believes that the instructors, who are teaching the Digital Native Generation, should be able to understand the rhetoric that the students use and are accustomed to. Therefore, Rhiiengold is teaching his peers different aspects of Social Media. He is also helping his peers to choose the appropriate tools that the instructor can utilize for his particular class. Rhiengold believes that educators need to keep up with literacy that makes technology possible. Obviously, Rhiengold is teaching from the connectivist school of learning.
(1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media_marketing
http://www.blip.tv/file/1186946
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Google Docs
Google Docs
Google Docs is an application on the Internet that allows users to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. A feature of Goggle Docs is that it allows for online collaboration. The user can invite collaborators who can access the documents and edit the document. Other individuals can access the site and view the documents. These individuals cannot edit the document. Goggle Docs also allows for real time collaboration through a chat room. Google Docs can be accessed from a computer at any time from anywhere there is a internet connection Google Docs can upload documents and it can safely store these documents. A feature that I found unique about Google Docs is that Google Doc can translate an entire document into another language.
Google Docs can be a time saving tool. Instead of sending multiple copies of an e-mail a teacher, editor, or business person can create a document on Google Docs and invite participants to view the documents. Meetings can be arranged to work on the document if it is needed.
Overall, Google Docs is an ideal learning and teaching tool. All the essential elements that are needed to create and manage learning and teaching materials are located within Google Docs. Teachers and principals like Google Docs because it allows for more interactive lessons and student participation. Students can act as peer editors. College student and M.B.A. candidate,Jorge Zepervanche uses Google Docs as a study and organizational tool for his study group. A big advantage of Google Docs is that it saves time and reduces the use of paperwork because all of the tools, except perhaps the book, are in front of the student and teacher. The method of learning that Google Docs is incorporating is the connectivist school of learning. Students are using the latest updated applications that Google Docs has to offer on the site.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPjJK6LZdM&feature=channel
http://www.google.com/educators/p_docs.html
Google Docs is an application on the Internet that allows users to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. A feature of Goggle Docs is that it allows for online collaboration. The user can invite collaborators who can access the documents and edit the document. Other individuals can access the site and view the documents. These individuals cannot edit the document. Goggle Docs also allows for real time collaboration through a chat room. Google Docs can be accessed from a computer at any time from anywhere there is a internet connection Google Docs can upload documents and it can safely store these documents. A feature that I found unique about Google Docs is that Google Doc can translate an entire document into another language.
Google Docs can be a time saving tool. Instead of sending multiple copies of an e-mail a teacher, editor, or business person can create a document on Google Docs and invite participants to view the documents. Meetings can be arranged to work on the document if it is needed.
Overall, Google Docs is an ideal learning and teaching tool. All the essential elements that are needed to create and manage learning and teaching materials are located within Google Docs. Teachers and principals like Google Docs because it allows for more interactive lessons and student participation. Students can act as peer editors. College student and M.B.A. candidate,Jorge Zepervanche uses Google Docs as a study and organizational tool for his study group. A big advantage of Google Docs is that it saves time and reduces the use of paperwork because all of the tools, except perhaps the book, are in front of the student and teacher. The method of learning that Google Docs is incorporating is the connectivist school of learning. Students are using the latest updated applications that Google Docs has to offer on the site.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPjJK6LZdM&feature=channel
http://www.google.com/educators/p_docs.html
Social Bookmarking
Social Bookmarking
Social Bookmarking sites are sites in which you can store, organize and share with other people your favorite web sites. The most popular Social Bookmarking site is Delicious .
Delicious was founded in November of 2003. On December 9, 2005, Delicious was acquired by Yahoo. Delicious is a free site that anyone can use. To join, go to www.delicious.com and create an account. Yahoo users can use their Yahoo account. After your account is created you download the browser buttons that will allow you to copy and paste your chosen bookmarked sites to Delicious. Delicious also allows the user to tag the new bookmark so that it will be easier to retrieve when the user is looking for certain information. The tags act as keywords, similar to the Photo Sharing use of tags. Social Bookmarking sites allow other individuals to visit your site and have access to your bookmarks for their use. Thus, you can go to someone else’s Social Bookmark site and look at their bookmarks. This is a time saving tool since you will not waste unnecessary time looking at sites that are not suited for your use or taste.
Teachers can use Social Bookmarking sites as resources for other teachers and educators. The teacher can also leave additional resources for parent use. Social Bookmarking sites for classroom use can be created. For example, teachers can create a customized reference list of various sources for a particular topic. The class is studying about Egyptian Art. Students can go to the Social Bookmark site and view the sites and compile information for their assignments. This is a great tool for collaborative projects.
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http://www.crunchbase.com/company/delicious
http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2006/12/01/social_bookmarking_services_and_tools.htm
http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/sites/sites080.shtml
Social Bookmarking sites are sites in which you can store, organize and share with other people your favorite web sites. The most popular Social Bookmarking site is Delicious .
Delicious was founded in November of 2003. On December 9, 2005, Delicious was acquired by Yahoo. Delicious is a free site that anyone can use. To join, go to www.delicious.com and create an account. Yahoo users can use their Yahoo account. After your account is created you download the browser buttons that will allow you to copy and paste your chosen bookmarked sites to Delicious. Delicious also allows the user to tag the new bookmark so that it will be easier to retrieve when the user is looking for certain information. The tags act as keywords, similar to the Photo Sharing use of tags. Social Bookmarking sites allow other individuals to visit your site and have access to your bookmarks for their use. Thus, you can go to someone else’s Social Bookmark site and look at their bookmarks. This is a time saving tool since you will not waste unnecessary time looking at sites that are not suited for your use or taste.
Teachers can use Social Bookmarking sites as resources for other teachers and educators. The teacher can also leave additional resources for parent use. Social Bookmarking sites for classroom use can be created. For example, teachers can create a customized reference list of various sources for a particular topic. The class is studying about Egyptian Art. Students can go to the Social Bookmark site and view the sites and compile information for their assignments. This is a great tool for collaborative projects.
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http://www.crunchbase.com/company/delicious
http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2006/12/01/social_bookmarking_services_and_tools.htm
http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/sites/sites080.shtml
Social Networking Sites
Social Networking
Social Networking sites are used primarily to expand an individual business and social connection using the internet. The site member invites their friends to join. Since you are now their friend, you can connect with their friends. Soon you have a network of friends. Two of the most popular Social Networking sites are MySpace and Facebbok.
Some social networking sites are created for individuals who special1ize in certain interest and topics. Foe example, Care2, is a site where people with like interest can network, organize, and get petitions signed for different causes. Other sites such as LinkedIn and Ryze are sites that specialized in connecting professional individuals together.
Social networking sites have been criticized within the media lately, especially regarding the safety of minors. There have been instances in which teen girls have been meeting older men through MySpace. These men are preying upon the young girls. Minors need to be aware of cybersafety. Tips for cybersafety can be found at http://www.connectsafely.org/safety-tips/cell-phonr-safety.html.
Some workplaces and professions do not approve of social networking sites. Some potential employers will check on social network site to check a potential employee. Last fall I was considering applying to an online state program to work on a teaching credential. I was informed that if I was on a social network site that I might consider closing my account. I did close my account, at least temporarily.
However, Christine Greenhow, a Learning Technology Researcher for the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development, says that there is positive aspects of social networking sites. Greenhow says that students are learning skills that they will need for the 21st century. Technology skills are an important skill that the students are learning. Students are learning had to use the computer and how to use different applications that are available on the internet. Students are learning creativity by decorating and adding graphics to their MySpace pages. Students are being open to more and different idea. Lastly, students are learning to communicate.
http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci942884,00.html
http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/internet/archives/page9215.cfm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080620133907.htm
Social Networking sites are used primarily to expand an individual business and social connection using the internet. The site member invites their friends to join. Since you are now their friend, you can connect with their friends. Soon you have a network of friends. Two of the most popular Social Networking sites are MySpace and Facebbok.
Some social networking sites are created for individuals who special1ize in certain interest and topics. Foe example, Care2, is a site where people with like interest can network, organize, and get petitions signed for different causes. Other sites such as LinkedIn and Ryze are sites that specialized in connecting professional individuals together.
Social networking sites have been criticized within the media lately, especially regarding the safety of minors. There have been instances in which teen girls have been meeting older men through MySpace. These men are preying upon the young girls. Minors need to be aware of cybersafety. Tips for cybersafety can be found at http://www.connectsafely.org/safety-tips/cell-phonr-safety.html.
Some workplaces and professions do not approve of social networking sites. Some potential employers will check on social network site to check a potential employee. Last fall I was considering applying to an online state program to work on a teaching credential. I was informed that if I was on a social network site that I might consider closing my account. I did close my account, at least temporarily.
However, Christine Greenhow, a Learning Technology Researcher for the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development, says that there is positive aspects of social networking sites. Greenhow says that students are learning skills that they will need for the 21st century. Technology skills are an important skill that the students are learning. Students are learning had to use the computer and how to use different applications that are available on the internet. Students are learning creativity by decorating and adding graphics to their MySpace pages. Students are being open to more and different idea. Lastly, students are learning to communicate.
http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci942884,00.html
http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/internet/archives/page9215.cfm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080620133907.htm
Sunday, November 8, 2009
My assignments
This revolution will not be televised, it will be podcast!
From: Michael W. Geoghegan, Dan Klass. Podcast Solutions: The complete Guide to Podcasting. 2005.
O.K. Let me explain. For my relatives who don't know why I am writing in a blog, here is why. It is required for my class. I have to put my answers here. These are the questions I am answering.
What is the definition of the term. Who invented it? how does it work? blah blah. How is it useful? Describe ways people can use it?
Lastly, how can teachers use it effectively? Find and give examples of it being used in classrooms. The last item I have to do is tell what school of learning the teacher is using. There are three school of learning, cognitivst, consructivist, and connectivist. I am not going to explain all three.
I hope my posting make some sense now.
From: Michael W. Geoghegan, Dan Klass. Podcast Solutions: The complete Guide to Podcasting. 2005.
O.K. Let me explain. For my relatives who don't know why I am writing in a blog, here is why. It is required for my class. I have to put my answers here. These are the questions I am answering.
What is the definition of the term. Who invented it? how does it work? blah blah. How is it useful? Describe ways people can use it?
Lastly, how can teachers use it effectively? Find and give examples of it being used in classrooms. The last item I have to do is tell what school of learning the teacher is using. There are three school of learning, cognitivst, consructivist, and connectivist. I am not going to explain all three.
I hope my posting make some sense now.
Podcasting
Podcasting
Wikipedia defines podcasting as a term to describe a collection of technologies for automatically distributing audio and video programs on the Internet. Dave Winer and Adam Curry are considered the creators of the podcsting phenomena. Back in 2001, the two discussed that there had to be a better method of delivering audio and video files on the Internet. Winer felt that a XML format called Really Simple Syndication was the solution they were seeking. Thus, Winer introduced the RSS enclosure tag into RSS 2.0 specification. However, a real breakthrough came when during the Fall of 2004 Adam Curry made his iPodder software public. iPodder allowed users to automatically download and transfer MP3 to an iPod.
Shortly thereafter, in the Spring of 2005, Apple released iTunes v4.9. iTunes v4.9 offered support services to subscribing to podcast and also included a top 100 list of podcast. Not only can you subscribe to podcast on iTunes, but if you are podcaster you can put a link of your podcast and accumulate subscribers also.
Podcast can be as diverse as individuals are. For example, podcast exist on music, news, sports, and other genres. Educators are beginning to see the potential of podcasting. In 2006, Duke University was already using podcasting classes, lectures, and visiting speakers.
The use of podcasting in the classroom is endless. Since podcasting is the use of spoken language, it is a suitable tool for learning. Students can hold interviews, talk about research, interpret news stories, read aloud, and respond to literature. The Mills Mufer Podcast is a 2nd grade class doing a Civil War unit. Music is included along with the students verbal presentations. The teacher who is leading the Mills Mufer Podcast is using the connectivist school of learning. The teacher is using rapidly changing technology and is using this technology to motivate her students by having the students actively participate.
Me Read? No Way! Is a publication that supports the use of podcasting to improve reading literacy in boys Me Read? No Way! gives additional tips and advice on improving boys literacy. In summary, educators and learners are going to put their creative ideas to use to enhance learning experiences using podcasts as an educational tool
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcast
http://chatt.hdsb.ca/~elses/boylit/Podcasting%20in%20Education
http://chatt.hdsb.ca/~elses/boylit/edweek%20article.pdf
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/brochure/meread/meread.pdf
Wikipedia defines podcasting as a term to describe a collection of technologies for automatically distributing audio and video programs on the Internet. Dave Winer and Adam Curry are considered the creators of the podcsting phenomena. Back in 2001, the two discussed that there had to be a better method of delivering audio and video files on the Internet. Winer felt that a XML format called Really Simple Syndication was the solution they were seeking. Thus, Winer introduced the RSS enclosure tag into RSS 2.0 specification. However, a real breakthrough came when during the Fall of 2004 Adam Curry made his iPodder software public. iPodder allowed users to automatically download and transfer MP3 to an iPod.
Shortly thereafter, in the Spring of 2005, Apple released iTunes v4.9. iTunes v4.9 offered support services to subscribing to podcast and also included a top 100 list of podcast. Not only can you subscribe to podcast on iTunes, but if you are podcaster you can put a link of your podcast and accumulate subscribers also.
Podcast can be as diverse as individuals are. For example, podcast exist on music, news, sports, and other genres. Educators are beginning to see the potential of podcasting. In 2006, Duke University was already using podcasting classes, lectures, and visiting speakers.
The use of podcasting in the classroom is endless. Since podcasting is the use of spoken language, it is a suitable tool for learning. Students can hold interviews, talk about research, interpret news stories, read aloud, and respond to literature. The Mills Mufer Podcast is a 2nd grade class doing a Civil War unit. Music is included along with the students verbal presentations. The teacher who is leading the Mills Mufer Podcast is using the connectivist school of learning. The teacher is using rapidly changing technology and is using this technology to motivate her students by having the students actively participate.
Me Read? No Way! Is a publication that supports the use of podcasting to improve reading literacy in boys Me Read? No Way! gives additional tips and advice on improving boys literacy. In summary, educators and learners are going to put their creative ideas to use to enhance learning experiences using podcasts as an educational tool
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcast
http://chatt.hdsb.ca/~elses/boylit/Podcasting%20in%20Education
http://chatt.hdsb.ca/~elses/boylit/edweek%20article.pdf
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/brochure/meread/meread.pdf
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