Booming Sands was a video podcast that was about some researchers doing some research on some sand dunes and the booms they release. The researchers discovered that when the sand dunes released their boom, they released some acoustic energy. The sand dunes also release the "G" note when they went BOOM. The video pod cast about the solar eclipse was really good as well. It gave a really wonderful explanation about how and why solar eclipses occur.
Both of these scientific based video pod casts, as well as those in other subjects, are great teaching tools for teachers. Students would love to watch educational videos that grabs and keeps their attention. Teachers would also appreciate the extended explanations as well!!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
On the OUTSIDE learning IN!!
The Edible Schoolyard and A Night In a Global Village were video blogs that gives a different view on ways to teach students outside of the classroom.
The Edible Schoolyard incorporated household things with school work. They planted real food as well as prepared it to eat. Not only was it fun, it was a very good learning experience. It also gave them a sense of responsibility with tending to the gardens. They were really proud of their work.
A Night In a Global Village showed the students how other people live in different parts of the world that were less fortunate then they are. The kids got a chance to experience the "hardships" for one night. It really made an impression on them and gave them a different view on how to appreciate life. They also learned how to communicate better with others that weren't like them as well as extend out a helping hand to them.
I hope that when I become a teacher i am able to come up with creative ideas to incorporate with as many lessons as possible. i hope I am not a boring teacher that ends up in survival mode that is always burping back.
The Edible Schoolyard incorporated household things with school work. They planted real food as well as prepared it to eat. Not only was it fun, it was a very good learning experience. It also gave them a sense of responsibility with tending to the gardens. They were really proud of their work.
A Night In a Global Village showed the students how other people live in different parts of the world that were less fortunate then they are. The kids got a chance to experience the "hardships" for one night. It really made an impression on them and gave them a different view on how to appreciate life. They also learned how to communicate better with others that weren't like them as well as extend out a helping hand to them.
I hope that when I become a teacher i am able to come up with creative ideas to incorporate with as many lessons as possible. i hope I am not a boring teacher that ends up in survival mode that is always burping back.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
PODCAST
Pod casting/podcast are never ending conversations. Everyone was flowing and staying on topic as well keeping us attentive. Although, for the most part, they were all similar.
Kid casting was the most different, because it was the only one that had only one person speaking. All the other pod casts had multiple speakers. Smart board weekly was a pretty good podcast to hear. they allowed special guests to come on the show and discuss new and developing ideas.
This Week in Photography and Mac Break Weekly are good pod casts for people that are interested in furthering their knowledge in pictures and photography. Mac Break gives out advice on which cameras are the best and which ones to buy.
I am not sure i myself if I am ready to do my own podcast. I hope I am I can keep talking for the amount of time we are supposed to talk.
Kid casting was the most different, because it was the only one that had only one person speaking. All the other pod casts had multiple speakers. Smart board weekly was a pretty good podcast to hear. they allowed special guests to come on the show and discuss new and developing ideas.
This Week in Photography and Mac Break Weekly are good pod casts for people that are interested in furthering their knowledge in pictures and photography. Mac Break gives out advice on which cameras are the best and which ones to buy.
I am not sure i myself if I am ready to do my own podcast. I hope I am I can keep talking for the amount of time we are supposed to talk.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Dr. Randy Pausch & His Last Lecture
Dr. Randy Pausch seemed to a wonderful man. He always focused on helping others fulfill their dreams, because when he helped others he was fulfilling his on dreams. He was one who enjoyed time with family, fulfilling dreams, and having fun (just like me).
Pausch had some wonderful ideas for education and teaching. He began a computer program called ALICE. It helped students learn computer programs that were hard and made them seem easy because they were fun and exciting. Randy didn't care too much for "book work". He felt as though students learned better with "hands on" activities. "Hands on" activities are much more fun than learning by the book. LEARNING SHOULD BE FUN!!
Dr. Randy Pausch also believed something that I too believe. We believe that students aren't just learning from teachers, but they are teaching the teachers as well!
Pausch had some wonderful ideas for education and teaching. He began a computer program called ALICE. It helped students learn computer programs that were hard and made them seem easy because they were fun and exciting. Randy didn't care too much for "book work". He felt as though students learned better with "hands on" activities. "Hands on" activities are much more fun than learning by the book. LEARNING SHOULD BE FUN!!
Dr. Randy Pausch also believed something that I too believe. We believe that students aren't just learning from teachers, but they are teaching the teachers as well!
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