I do not have an ipod so I ended up doing a google search about podcasting in the classroom as originally assigned. While looking through the search results, I found a website that has many podcast links and whatnot, www.podfeed.net. So I went there and searched health education and I ended up just looking under the health category [http://podfeed.net/tags/Health#] and I found a podcast that caught my eye called Beyond Organic. [www.beyondorganic.com] I listened to about 10 minutes of a Beyond Organic podcast called "Comfort Food: Traditions & Alternatives." This podcast was more of a talkshow style, as there was a host and he had a couple of guests on his show to help discuss the topic. He chatted with the author of the book Comfort Food Makeovers, which is about the nation's top 30-50 comfort foods and how to make healthier versions of each by lowering calories, lowering fat, making substitutions, or increasing fiber and nutrients of each. With changes like that to the chosen foods, they are still comforting and wonderful, just healthier and smarter. The top 3 comfort foods in the U.S. are 1. mashed potatoes & gravy, 2. macaroni & cheese, and 3. chocolate chip cookies. Serving size is also taken into consideration in the book and it was stressed that you should eat comfort foods when hungry, enjoying and savoring the food, yet recognizing when to stop, when you are comfortable and content, not when you're completely stuffed and full.
Overall, I enjoyed this podcast a lot because it was a topic that interested me. Also, it made me realize that podcasts are so similar to the radio because it sounded just like a radio talkshow. Searching for a podcast was not tough at all because they are so popular and I discovered that there are general websites and also individual websites for popular podcasts. I am glad that I got to search for a podcast that I would be interested in, and now that I have found one, I'm going to bookmark the website and perhaps "tune in" in the future.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Podcast #1
A podcast is a combination of an ipod and broadcasting. It is something that can be broadcasted to many people, all over the world. You do not have to use an ipod to listen to a podcast, you can easily listen on your computer. Podcasts are similar to Tivo except in a radio form, as in you can record something to listen to later. Podcasts are compatible with any computer, not just macs. They are very affordable and a subscription is all that is needed.
Podcasts can be used in the classroom for students to correspond with students in another country both visually and audibly. They can be used to record songs, poems, or messages for an assignment or specifically to family members. Also, podcasts can be used to simply listen to in class. The presenter in this podcast that we listened to traveled to Europe and recorded some of the sounds she heard during her trip so she could play them for her class when she returned.
Teachers would benefit from using podcasts in their classroom because students tend to be more motivated to do their work when they know it may be broadcasted and potentially shared with students around the world. Teachers would want to use podcasting in their classroom for that reason, and because it is a new technology that can create many ideas for projects.
Some teachers may choose to not use podcasts in their classroom because they may have a lot of learners who podcasts wouldn't appeal to. Students who are kinesthetic or visual learners may not be able to sit for a long period of time to listen to a podcast that you can only hear and not see. Yes, podcasts are a great step up for technology in the classroom, but there are always going to be a few students whom it won't completely appeal to.
Now that I know much more about podcasting, I think it's a neat invention that could be very effective in the classroom. I personally do not own an ipod nor do I use itunes, so if I were a teacher right now, would I use podcasts in my classroom? Probably not. Right now I feel as though I would have to learn more about podcasts and, in a way, get motivated to use them because currently I have no desire to use them. Like I said, however, I think they're great and they can indeed be used in some very creative and effective ways, I just don't see podcasts as a tool I would use in my classroom very often.
Podcasts can be used in the classroom for students to correspond with students in another country both visually and audibly. They can be used to record songs, poems, or messages for an assignment or specifically to family members. Also, podcasts can be used to simply listen to in class. The presenter in this podcast that we listened to traveled to Europe and recorded some of the sounds she heard during her trip so she could play them for her class when she returned.
Teachers would benefit from using podcasts in their classroom because students tend to be more motivated to do their work when they know it may be broadcasted and potentially shared with students around the world. Teachers would want to use podcasting in their classroom for that reason, and because it is a new technology that can create many ideas for projects.
Some teachers may choose to not use podcasts in their classroom because they may have a lot of learners who podcasts wouldn't appeal to. Students who are kinesthetic or visual learners may not be able to sit for a long period of time to listen to a podcast that you can only hear and not see. Yes, podcasts are a great step up for technology in the classroom, but there are always going to be a few students whom it won't completely appeal to.
Now that I know much more about podcasting, I think it's a neat invention that could be very effective in the classroom. I personally do not own an ipod nor do I use itunes, so if I were a teacher right now, would I use podcasts in my classroom? Probably not. Right now I feel as though I would have to learn more about podcasts and, in a way, get motivated to use them because currently I have no desire to use them. Like I said, however, I think they're great and they can indeed be used in some very creative and effective ways, I just don't see podcasts as a tool I would use in my classroom very often.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Copyright and Fair Use LR
I would think that taking pictures of people and places and putting them on a web site would not be allowed. Of course if you take a photo of a public place and there are 25-50 people scattered throughout the picture, you are not going to be able to get to everyone to let them know of your project and ask them for permission to post their photo online. However if you take a picture of a store, why not take the time to go in and explain what you are doing and give them a heads up that their photo will be online. That seems the safest way to go about this project, chatting with people as you take the photos, specifically letting them know what you are doing and asking for permission. Simply taking the pictures and walking away, getting home and loading them onto the internet seems too simple and illegal. Here at UMF I have had to sign photo release forms before incase my photo was going to be used on the school website, for example, therefore I would hope that permission should be granted from all of those involved in each picture before being posted on the internet.
Copyright and Fair Use QR
#3: If anything they should update all computers to use version 4.0, but I suppose you do have to go through the manufacturer's laws. I would have never thought to complain.
#6: That is good that you can take any images you want, but I would think that you should cite the sources if you use them in your class.
#7: I didn't realize that password protected allows you to post anything without permission. I would think you would still need permission
#10: That makes sense because most popular file-sharing sites are frowned upon anyway. It indeed make sense to get music or multimedia from the internet, but do not freely share it or spread it around the internet more.
#13: Anything that is posted on the internet and found by others is allowed to be used as long as it isn't copyrighten.
#14: I figured this one was false because you have to purchase the rights to movies before being allowed to show them.
#16: I thought that you would have to have the permission of the people and places the pictures were taken of if you were going to post their photo(s) online.
#18: I have had many classes where CDs were played for educational purposes, this seems to be allowed and not a big deal.
#6: That is good that you can take any images you want, but I would think that you should cite the sources if you use them in your class.
#7: I didn't realize that password protected allows you to post anything without permission. I would think you would still need permission
#10: That makes sense because most popular file-sharing sites are frowned upon anyway. It indeed make sense to get music or multimedia from the internet, but do not freely share it or spread it around the internet more.
#13: Anything that is posted on the internet and found by others is allowed to be used as long as it isn't copyrighten.
#14: I figured this one was false because you have to purchase the rights to movies before being allowed to show them.
#16: I thought that you would have to have the permission of the people and places the pictures were taken of if you were going to post their photo(s) online.
#18: I have had many classes where CDs were played for educational purposes, this seems to be allowed and not a big deal.
Monday, January 22, 2007
QR Blogging
The experience with the blogs so far has been fun and interesting because I feel this is a very practical way to submit assignments while learning new ways to do things, mainly with technology. The blogging experience in general is new to me. What I found most frustrating was logging in to my blog; I thought we would use our user name to log in rather than our email address, and that took me a while to figure out. I like using this blog overall and I can't wait to add to it throughout the semseter.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
NetDay Results
I would consider myself a digital native because I have grown up with the advancing technology. We've had a computer in my home for as long as I can remember, and going back to using a 'regular' camera at this point seems unrealistic to me. I used to have cassette tapes to listen to music but that seems so long ago now. CDs are even beginning to seem old because everything can be retrieved from the internet and listened to on computers these days.
Being a digital native will have a positive impact on my teaching because I will have a good general knowledge of technology and how to use things. With students becoming more and more knowledgeable about technology, I can see myself easily working with students whenever technology is being used in the classroom. My overall knowledge of technology along with that of the students will create a more interesting and interactive learning environment.
I am not surprised by the increasing numbers this survey continues to find. Technology is a very important part of our lives now and there is no way that is going to change. As people grow up in our society they need to be able to adapt to the technological changes or else they will struggle in some aspects. It is surprising, however, that so many younger kids (K-3) are using a wide range of technology sources at such a young age. I don't see any reason for a K-3 student to be using a cell phone, but this is simply what our world is coming to though, advancement of technology to increase communication and information is a continuing development that will broaden our future's horizons.
Being a digital native will have a positive impact on my teaching because I will have a good general knowledge of technology and how to use things. With students becoming more and more knowledgeable about technology, I can see myself easily working with students whenever technology is being used in the classroom. My overall knowledge of technology along with that of the students will create a more interesting and interactive learning environment.
I am not surprised by the increasing numbers this survey continues to find. Technology is a very important part of our lives now and there is no way that is going to change. As people grow up in our society they need to be able to adapt to the technological changes or else they will struggle in some aspects. It is surprising, however, that so many younger kids (K-3) are using a wide range of technology sources at such a young age. I don't see any reason for a K-3 student to be using a cell phone, but this is simply what our world is coming to though, advancement of technology to increase communication and information is a continuing development that will broaden our future's horizons.
Friday, January 19, 2007
QR Chapter 2
The overall discussion about fairness and treating each student equally caught my interest the most in this chapter; specifically, treating students equally especially when it comes to grading. If two students know that they have done the same work and received similar grades on their work, their overall grades should reflect that and not show a significant difference. Students should not think that their teacher grades them differently on levels of like and dislike.
QR Chapter 1
The section in this chapter about visiting your students’ neighborhoods definitely jumped out at me the most because that is something I would have never thought to do. I would never go to a student’s home, but I suppose driving through their neighborhood to get an idea as to where they live is an okay thing to do. The home life of students undoubtedly affects their learning, so understanding where exactly they come from and go home to everyday would indeed be helpful.
QR Introduction
The phrase, “the fastest way to find out about the work of a teacher is to ask the students” jumped out at me in this section. Taking the time for student feedback and input I am sure can always be rewarding and informative, especially when it comes to the performance of the teacher. I realize that student feedback is important and I would use it in my classroom when necessary as most students will more than likely be very honest and upfront about the teacher.
QR Preface
What jumped out at me in the preface were the statistics about teachers, specifically “60 percent quitting the profession within their first five years.” This was surprising to me because it is a much higher number than I would have imagined. One would think that going through all of the education required to become a teacher, people would realize whether or not they wanted to truly teacher or not. However, I am sure that some beginning teachers experience tough times that make them reconsider the teaching profession once they are already in it.
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