Blog post 13

I have though only enjoyed learning about technology in the classroom. We have spent every week so far learning about the positives of technology in the classroom. I want to take a look at both sides this week. In the sixth grade I took a typing class. This class helped me become a proficient typer but it was a struggle. The struggle I faced had to do with my classmates. They did not do there work and instead played games on the computer and got on Facebook. Technology can be a definite distraction, I have faced it first hand.

Difficulties with technology

Technology can cause technical difficulties. I used to love taking notes on my iPad. I used an app I purchased called "Goodnotes." I enjoyed using the app for the For the first few months, but over time it proved to have its problems. Every time I open the app now it crashes. This means that I am unable to use the app or read my notes I've taken over the past few months. This is definitely a problem. In the classroom I am observing the teacher often has problems with the smart board. The smart board loves to freeze up and it loves to crash. This is a major problem in the classroom. every minute counts in school, these technical errors take up way too much time. Another problem with technology is that it constantly needs to be charged. This can be problematic when a student forgets to charge their device. There are only so many outlets in the classroom. And charging tablets takes time.

Another problem that technology poses is that it can lead to distraction. My brother is im High-school and the students are allowed to use tablets in the classroom. He says that most of the students do not pay attention to the lecture but instead mess around on their tablets playing games.

t4t Summary

The teacher I was assigned this week was Angela Maires. In the first blog post I read she was discussing technology in the modern day world. Angela believes that students are not motivated by technology alone. Students need to interact with technology on different levels for it to be motivating. The type of technology we pick to use is not nearly as important as how you use it and what kind of a person it makes you grow as. Her blog post made me think about how I use technology daily. The comment I left her is this : 

I enjoyed reading your blog post today. You have an interesting view on technology. But I also agree on your approach. I do think that it's how you use the technology and not just the type of technology. The first time I used Twitter I didn't like it at all . But once I played around with it, I started to learn how to use the site. I now use Twitter every day. Thanks for posting .
Bailey Adams Edm 310

The second post I read from Angela Maires was about technology compared to a sandbox. the comment I left her was :

Hi, I really enjoyed reading your post today. I loved what you had to say in this post. The sand box really is a great analogy to technology. I loved what you said about the sand is placed in the buckets and is not thrown. Thanks For posting, Bailey Adams EDM 310.

Interview

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Blog Post 12

Blog Post 11

Brian Cosby's video "Back to the Future"

was very insightful. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about Project Based Learning this semester but I wonder if there is another topic we can dive deeper into. In Brian's video he asked his student's three questions, these questions are,
What city do you live in? (9 out of 24 answered correctly)
What state do you live in? (12 out of 24 answered correctly)
What country do you live in? (3 out of 24 answered correctly)
I couldn't believe that so many students got these answers incorrect.
Brian then explained to his students that it is hard to understand anything if you don't really understand where you yourself live. This stood out to me. My family loves to travel. Whenever we go somewhere new my parents always make sure we truly grasp the history of where we are. Before we do any shopping we always check out the museums. We explore the museums and take tours of the cities so that we can truly grasp the culture. This summer we visited Spain and my parents wouldn't allow us to speak any english for the first half of the trip. I didn't really understand what they were trying to make us do, but I really enjoyed learning about the history of the country speaking the native language. So I think the students need to have a great understanding of the country and city they live in to truly learn.  Brian believes in Project Based Learning. He uses wikis, blogs,and Flickr. It is important that the students are given an audience. One of the little girls blog I commented on a month ago loved that I read her blog. She wrote a comment on how she would like to hear more comments from me. I will make sure my students blog to get that large audience. Maybe I would have been more motivated in elementary school if I would have had a larger audience.  

Project 14

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1EUMlkeMBqYZmlNaGJOT2x4VjQ/preview

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1EUMlkeMBqYSk1lYlBYal8yS2hZaEtnZ2hRTWtpUE0tdnpr/view

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1EUMlkeMBqYVlJWMk9MSFRXUWs/preview

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   Comment 4:Hey Ariana, my name is Bailey Adams. I go to the University of South Alabama . I loved reading your post today, your map looks great! Hope you have a good day.

   
   

   This comment was to a girl in New Zealand. She had to write about maps and directions. She posted a google slide presentation.  

   
   

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   Bailey Adams (EDM 310) (Guest)

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   October 19, 2014 at 8:09 PM

   Hey Aleigha, My name is Bailey Adams. I go to the University of South Alabama. I really enjoyed reading your post today. Dot Day sounds like so much fun ! I have never celebrated it. I love to play Twister too.
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   1. Bailey Adams (Guest)

      October 12, 2014 at 11:09 PM

      Hey , my name is Bailey Adams. I am a student at the University of South Alabama . I really liked reading your post today. I never would have sat down and thought about what a pencil goes through every day. I think your response was very charming, creative, and funny. I will look forward to reading your blog in the future.
      Bailey Adams
      
      
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      1. Bailey Adams (Guest)

         October 5, 2014 at 1:30 PM

         Hey Addison, my name is Bailey, I go to the University of South Alabama. Firstly, I love your name, it’s so pretty. Secondly, I really enjoyed reading your blog post today. I agree that schools should start showing more videos. I know that I am a visual learner. If I can see how DNA is created, then I understand it. Or, if I watch a video about the presidents, I am more likely to remember facts about each president. Thanks for posting, I will look forward to reading your posts in the future.

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         • Addison

           October 6, 2014 at 11:30 AM

           Hi Bailey Adams, thanks for commenting! Thanks, I like your name too  . I agree about the DNA and presidents. What’s your favorite subject? Comment back soon  .

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      2. Bailey Adams (EDM 310) (Guest)

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         October 26, 2014 at 8:12 PM

         Hey Addison! Sorry it took me so long to respond , I’ve been very busy with school. My favorite subject is math . I just love solving problems. I also enjoy science. The human body is so interesting to me. Bailey

         
         

         This is my first post ! I love how Addison wanted me to respond back to her.