Monday, April 30, 2012
C4K Summary April
C4K April Summary
For the Month of April we were assigned to Mrs. Cassidy's class. We were told that these comments that were reading were apart of the "World Challenge". For this challenge we were assigned to one student from Mrs. Cassidy's class and we were suppose to continue to comment throughout the month of April. However, my student that I was assigned to did not have anymore current posts so I went back and commented on ones from the past. My last comment for C4K's was a different student. I had Noah a kid who enjoyed his time with his friends and playing games. In my final posts I just commented under Tom blog and he enjoys his weekend with his parents and playing PSP with his friends.
Blog Post #12 B/ How Technology is Affecting Sports??
Blog Post #12 B/ How Technology is Affecting Sports???
Technology is affecting sports more and more every day. The new aspects of technology are not just affecting the athletes, or even just the fans, but it is affecting everyone. Athletes, coaches, trainers, and the fans are affected more than anyone else in a variety of ways. For athletes to stay competitive and reach their goals, they have to work harder than their competition. This is becoming easier for all athletes with the emergence if many things. For example, shoes: The first known shoe invented for basketball only, was invented in 1922. In 1922, the Chuck Taylor All-Star was strictly sold at Montgomery Ward for $2.95. There were 12 holes for laces and the shoes came up about 5 inches past the ankle. As the years passed, athletic shoes continued to be made with canvas, which made the shoe very heavy, not to mention uncomfortable. Even into the 1970’s, there were basically only two athletic shoe companies, Converse, the maker of Chuck Taylor’s, and Adidas, who mostly made tennis shoes. In today’s market, there are over 20 popular athletic shoe companies, and still at the top is Nike.
We all know that technology plays a major role in sports. If it weren’t for new inventions and innovative ideas half the sports we know of wouldn’t exists. If it weren’t for technology we wouldn’t have the instant replay, the headset for coaches to throw, or even the wireless microphone for our referees to mix up their words on. However, technology has come a long way since those early discoveries. There is no longer a need for instant replay with the new RFID tags (Radio Frequency Identification Technology) that European Rugby teams are experimenting with. This micro location technology can transmit the exact coordinates of the ball and players at an astounding 2000 times per second. It can also be used to calculate movement, speed, accuracy, and even force of impact. If this technology was implemented in the US it could do away with any type of bad call in relation to ball location and it would essentially eliminate the guess work from officiating. Not only that, but the type of data we could receive before, during, and after every play would be nothing shy of amazing.
The European Rugby League is not the only organization that sees the value in technology; The NHL recently held its first broadcast in 3D and from the sound of things it was a huge success. There are other leagues exploring this technology, in fact there are enough of them out there for ESPN to launch the first ever 3 dimensional network. Certain European Hockey Teams are already implementing 3D dashboard signage. Once the craze catches on the opportunities to monopolize on this type of technology will be endless.
Many athletes are taking advantage of the latest and greatest trends in technology as well. Competitive Ice Skaters like Clint Johnson and Steve Bradbury are taking their experience on the ice to the design table. They have developed a new way to make skates using a process called rapid prototyping. This process allows athletes to get a custom pair of boots made in record time and be on the ice with them faster than ever before. Even better than that, is a prototype that researchers in the Netherlands are working on which will allow athletes to coach themselves. It’s not a video or instructional pamphlet; it’s a state of the art apparel line that can sense your every move and let you know which areas you need to improve. This clothing line, which is known as the Haptic Sports Garment, uses vibrations to help improve posture, target key muscle groups and even help maintain optimal speeds.
With the onslaught of social media, there are also many technological advances taking place away from the field. We all know that athletes are using social sites like Twitter, Facebook and USTREAM to connect with fans and build their personal brand, but did you know that they can now make money directly from doing it? iPhone applications like the Chad OchoCinco Experience are earning athletes money from both point of sale and ad revenue; and, websites like fanwave.com allow athletes, coaches, and teams alike to capitalize on every tweet they send. There are also third party applications like Venuing and Twackle that allow fans to become more involved with their respective teams and players than ever thought possible.
It’s almost impossible to try and imagine where technology will take us next. Will there one day be tiny live cameras and microphones inserted into basketballs, footballs, and baseballs that allow fans to get an even closer view of the action? Will we all one day be playing video games with holographic players on a life size field? Will advertising one day be controlled using our brain waves? It may all sound far-fetched but the technology is there, and it may be on the the market sooner than you can possibly think.
Technology is affecting sports more and more every day. The new aspects of technology are not just affecting the athletes, or even just the fans, but it is affecting everyone. Athletes, coaches, trainers, and the fans are affected more than anyone else in a variety of ways. For athletes to stay competitive and reach their goals, they have to work harder than their competition. This is becoming easier for all athletes with the emergence if many things. For example, shoes: The first known shoe invented for basketball only, was invented in 1922. In 1922, the Chuck Taylor All-Star was strictly sold at Montgomery Ward for $2.95. There were 12 holes for laces and the shoes came up about 5 inches past the ankle. As the years passed, athletic shoes continued to be made with canvas, which made the shoe very heavy, not to mention uncomfortable. Even into the 1970’s, there were basically only two athletic shoe companies, Converse, the maker of Chuck Taylor’s, and Adidas, who mostly made tennis shoes. In today’s market, there are over 20 popular athletic shoe companies, and still at the top is Nike.
We all know that technology plays a major role in sports. If it weren’t for new inventions and innovative ideas half the sports we know of wouldn’t exists. If it weren’t for technology we wouldn’t have the instant replay, the headset for coaches to throw, or even the wireless microphone for our referees to mix up their words on. However, technology has come a long way since those early discoveries. There is no longer a need for instant replay with the new RFID tags (Radio Frequency Identification Technology) that European Rugby teams are experimenting with. This micro location technology can transmit the exact coordinates of the ball and players at an astounding 2000 times per second. It can also be used to calculate movement, speed, accuracy, and even force of impact. If this technology was implemented in the US it could do away with any type of bad call in relation to ball location and it would essentially eliminate the guess work from officiating. Not only that, but the type of data we could receive before, during, and after every play would be nothing shy of amazing.
The European Rugby League is not the only organization that sees the value in technology; The NHL recently held its first broadcast in 3D and from the sound of things it was a huge success. There are other leagues exploring this technology, in fact there are enough of them out there for ESPN to launch the first ever 3 dimensional network. Certain European Hockey Teams are already implementing 3D dashboard signage. Once the craze catches on the opportunities to monopolize on this type of technology will be endless.
Many athletes are taking advantage of the latest and greatest trends in technology as well. Competitive Ice Skaters like Clint Johnson and Steve Bradbury are taking their experience on the ice to the design table. They have developed a new way to make skates using a process called rapid prototyping. This process allows athletes to get a custom pair of boots made in record time and be on the ice with them faster than ever before. Even better than that, is a prototype that researchers in the Netherlands are working on which will allow athletes to coach themselves. It’s not a video or instructional pamphlet; it’s a state of the art apparel line that can sense your every move and let you know which areas you need to improve. This clothing line, which is known as the Haptic Sports Garment, uses vibrations to help improve posture, target key muscle groups and even help maintain optimal speeds.
With the onslaught of social media, there are also many technological advances taking place away from the field. We all know that athletes are using social sites like Twitter, Facebook and USTREAM to connect with fans and build their personal brand, but did you know that they can now make money directly from doing it? iPhone applications like the Chad OchoCinco Experience are earning athletes money from both point of sale and ad revenue; and, websites like fanwave.com allow athletes, coaches, and teams alike to capitalize on every tweet they send. There are also third party applications like Venuing and Twackle that allow fans to become more involved with their respective teams and players than ever thought possible.
It’s almost impossible to try and imagine where technology will take us next. Will there one day be tiny live cameras and microphones inserted into basketballs, footballs, and baseballs that allow fans to get an even closer view of the action? Will we all one day be playing video games with holographic players on a life size field? Will advertising one day be controlled using our brain waves? It may all sound far-fetched but the technology is there, and it may be on the the market sooner than you can possibly think.
Final Progress Report
Progress Report for Final Project Brooke, Jeanette and April and myself skyped Saturday morning at 11:30 and we'll be getting together on Thursday, April 26th, to finish everything up. We decided that we are going to teach a math lesson for kindergarten students. I have learned several different games in my HS class, and how to modify them for all ages. We are going incorporate the use of beanbags and hula hoops to help keep their interest. There are two different games we are going to play that will help the children with their math skills. You will have to stay tuned to see what the mystery games are! Our group has skyped and discussed about our final project once already and we are planning on meeting to discuss the rest of it this next week after we record our project #15. We have had great teamwork and once we got everyone's schedule worked out, it seemed like everyone pretty much wanted to work together to make sure that this is a good project. Our group members are well coordinated and we seem to have a good bit of communication. We either email one another or text each other a few times a week just to touch base and see where we stand. We have have 3 or 4 meetings.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
C4T Summary #4
I left comments under Jenny Luca is teacher. She had a interesting blog post about her daily routine and what she plans to incorporate in her life as far as her kids and how she does things. There was a interesting video on her page from a guy name Rives, he basically did a comedy skit on what the world would be like if he owned the internet. Very funny for the most part and also he had some interesting points. I enjoyed following this teacher posts.
She didn't have any new posts but the ones I read were quite interesting so I left a few comments under those that were posted.
She didn't have any new posts but the ones I read were quite interesting so I left a few comments under those that were posted.
Class Blog #13
So, for blog post 13 we had to fast technology for 24 hours. Needless to say I failed miserably. While I do go sometimes without technology this was just not a week where that was possible. The NBA Playoffs started and then the NFL Draft came on. I love sports and without technology I can't keep up with what's going on.
I do believe that technology has impacted our life so greatly that it is hard to 24 hours without technology. I don’t think the hardest thing is going without things like the internet, Facebook and twitter. I think it is more of going without things like our iPods, ipads and our cell phones. Many people enjoy their ability to communicate with family and friends on a daily basis. For me, before I enlisted in the Navy I took for granted my ability to talk to my family and friends whenever I wanted. After 6 months of very limited contact with my family I do at minimum text my parents and siblings on a weekly basis and also go see them.
The problem I believe most people have with giving up their technology is a lack of will power. I don’t have to use facebook everyday and I don’t have to check my gmail daily either. I choose to because it gives me the opportunity to communicate with family and friends. I enjoy being able to watch NFL Network all day, that way I get all the updates around the league and my New Orleans Saints. Could I go without it, yes, but why? To prove I can? To prove to Dr. Strange we can’t go without technology for 24 hours? These are not good enough reasons to give up things I enjoy.
Technology has become such a vital aspect of our life that going without it is hard, while going without the extra’s of technology would be simple ie. Facebook, twitter, internet. Giving up our ability to listen to music, text or call friends and family or even the ability to capture every moment as it happens is like asking the generation before mine to give up pacman or Atari. It is relatively new technology to many of my generation and their ability to connect like never before is something we should use, yet not take for granted.
I do believe that technology has impacted our life so greatly that it is hard to 24 hours without technology. I don’t think the hardest thing is going without things like the internet, Facebook and twitter. I think it is more of going without things like our iPods, ipads and our cell phones. Many people enjoy their ability to communicate with family and friends on a daily basis. For me, before I enlisted in the Navy I took for granted my ability to talk to my family and friends whenever I wanted. After 6 months of very limited contact with my family I do at minimum text my parents and siblings on a weekly basis and also go see them.
The problem I believe most people have with giving up their technology is a lack of will power. I don’t have to use facebook everyday and I don’t have to check my gmail daily either. I choose to because it gives me the opportunity to communicate with family and friends. I enjoy being able to watch NFL Network all day, that way I get all the updates around the league and my New Orleans Saints. Could I go without it, yes, but why? To prove I can? To prove to Dr. Strange we can’t go without technology for 24 hours? These are not good enough reasons to give up things I enjoy.
Technology has become such a vital aspect of our life that going without it is hard, while going without the extra’s of technology would be simple ie. Facebook, twitter, internet. Giving up our ability to listen to music, text or call friends and family or even the ability to capture every moment as it happens is like asking the generation before mine to give up pacman or Atari. It is relatively new technology to many of my generation and their ability to connect like never before is something we should use, yet not take for granted.
Final PLN
After developing an on-going Personal Learning Network, I am excited about how beneficial this will be in my career as a student, and as an educator. As a Physical Education major, I have compiled all of my resources into a category called Physical Education. While Comprising a list and resources of past and current educators and websites, I have a resource list that can very easily be contacted.
Email, Facebook, and Twitter are the main contact resources for the people that make up my PLN. Searching for these resources has not been easy, but I know where to find most of these people (in person). I decided to make my PLN a "community" network- comprised of people that are working and living here in Mobile. I believe that this will allow me to collaborate with others that are in the area.
Specific titles of people who make up my Physical Education PLN are:
* My past Physical Education teachers: Elementary, Middle, and High School.
* Coaches from here at USA
* Professors here at USA in the health/PE dept.
* Many Athletic Trainers in MCPSS.
Email, Facebook, and Twitter are the main contact resources for the people that make up my PLN. Searching for these resources has not been easy, but I know where to find most of these people (in person). I decided to make my PLN a "community" network- comprised of people that are working and living here in Mobile. I believe that this will allow me to collaborate with others that are in the area.
Specific titles of people who make up my Physical Education PLN are:
* My past Physical Education teachers: Elementary, Middle, and High School.
* Coaches from here at USA
* Professors here at USA in the health/PE dept.
* Many Athletic Trainers in MCPSS.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Class Blog #12 A
Creative and Curiosity?? My Thoughts Assignment #12 A
Curiosity may in fact have killed the cat. But It has satisfaction brought it back. Curiosity can be a positive emotion that leads to the discovery of something great. It can also lead to dangerous instances when you don't executed. At this very point the educator is most in demand. Guidance during the exploratory and curious stage is necessary to online safety and unreliable data. One of our many "hats" reads: "Quality Control Agent."
"Why" is a wonderful word. It leads to reasoning and the investigation of an answer. Perhaps time constraint within the classroom has lead the teacher towards curiosity. But this sounds like an easy way out. I have three boys and I am aware of the time and energy they demand when in search of something. It is definitely a better streamlined model to simply "fill the head" and wait for the burping back of a few answers at test time. But what indeed did the student learn but to memorize and regurgitate. Was a real and tangible connection made with the information and will it be retained by the student? The answer, sadly, is probably no. Maybe along with time constraint is the limited funding and available supplies for the classroom. In many school systems art, music, and even science labs have seen huge budget cuts, up to and even elimination. Three classes are good examples of curiosity and creativity in motion. I, for one, was never bored in these three subjects. I was in fact I was challenged and rewarded. The outcome was usually positive and encouraging for next time.
A curriculum can in fact be created by in which increases the creativity of students. The key component is direct teaching style with student involvement. The Constructivist School concept uses engagement as a means of education. The teacher leads the learning process through a series of question/exploration/experimentation/thinking and understanding. The student has an active role in their education and learns how to think, not simply what to think. Not only is the student's education enhanced but also their social and communication skills. The educator's role is that of a guide instead of a supreme being. Technically the burden of teaching is delegated to the student. In a way this is a win-win solution for the teacher and student. Change is gradual and not always welcome. Dr. Strange through EDM310 is hoping to instill creativity, curiosity in his students so that we become the positive agents of change that is needed within the any school system we are hired into. An Executive in retail once told me, "Change is always a good thing. So we have to be interchangeable." I want to be a positive change.
For most students there is no shortage of curiosity. The handicap here belongs solely to the teacher's inability to foster this curiosity in a productive learning atmosphere. Why give out all the answers at once. Learning should not be as simple as "plug and chug." Instead I can give out the most basic information, hint about interesting concepts, and challenge my students to engage in their own investigation. If I introduce the topic and then we brainstorm about the concepts which naturally leads to the need for more information gathering. The focus is on "gathering" not "getting." The next step is to construction. The students have free reign to the design and materials. I plan ahead and involve parent's resources for basic materials. It is the students role to investigate, collaborate, design, build and, in reality, lead their learning. This is not the typical lecture, worksheet and paper test classroom model. This one involves more involvement for students and teachers (at first).
Curiosity may in fact have killed the cat. But It has satisfaction brought it back. Curiosity can be a positive emotion that leads to the discovery of something great. It can also lead to dangerous instances when you don't executed. At this very point the educator is most in demand. Guidance during the exploratory and curious stage is necessary to online safety and unreliable data. One of our many "hats" reads: "Quality Control Agent."
"Why" is a wonderful word. It leads to reasoning and the investigation of an answer. Perhaps time constraint within the classroom has lead the teacher towards curiosity. But this sounds like an easy way out. I have three boys and I am aware of the time and energy they demand when in search of something. It is definitely a better streamlined model to simply "fill the head" and wait for the burping back of a few answers at test time. But what indeed did the student learn but to memorize and regurgitate. Was a real and tangible connection made with the information and will it be retained by the student? The answer, sadly, is probably no. Maybe along with time constraint is the limited funding and available supplies for the classroom. In many school systems art, music, and even science labs have seen huge budget cuts, up to and even elimination. Three classes are good examples of curiosity and creativity in motion. I, for one, was never bored in these three subjects. I was in fact I was challenged and rewarded. The outcome was usually positive and encouraging for next time.
A curriculum can in fact be created by in which increases the creativity of students. The key component is direct teaching style with student involvement. The Constructivist School concept uses engagement as a means of education. The teacher leads the learning process through a series of question/exploration/experimentation/thinking and understanding. The student has an active role in their education and learns how to think, not simply what to think. Not only is the student's education enhanced but also their social and communication skills. The educator's role is that of a guide instead of a supreme being. Technically the burden of teaching is delegated to the student. In a way this is a win-win solution for the teacher and student. Change is gradual and not always welcome. Dr. Strange through EDM310 is hoping to instill creativity, curiosity in his students so that we become the positive agents of change that is needed within the any school system we are hired into. An Executive in retail once told me, "Change is always a good thing. So we have to be interchangeable." I want to be a positive change.
For most students there is no shortage of curiosity. The handicap here belongs solely to the teacher's inability to foster this curiosity in a productive learning atmosphere. Why give out all the answers at once. Learning should not be as simple as "plug and chug." Instead I can give out the most basic information, hint about interesting concepts, and challenge my students to engage in their own investigation. If I introduce the topic and then we brainstorm about the concepts which naturally leads to the need for more information gathering. The focus is on "gathering" not "getting." The next step is to construction. The students have free reign to the design and materials. I plan ahead and involve parent's resources for basic materials. It is the students role to investigate, collaborate, design, build and, in reality, lead their learning. This is not the typical lecture, worksheet and paper test classroom model. This one involves more involvement for students and teachers (at first).
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Class Blog #11
The video Little Kids....Big Potential was really demonstrated in showing the value of technology. Kathy Cassidy is a pioneer in my opinion becuase she was using computers in class when anyone else was accepting it. There was video clips of her students using blogs, Skype, webpages, and more! I love the clip were she has the kids to say, "don't say mean stuff, it could hurt someones feelings." That is really important while using something new, we must teach our children and students the guidelines. Cassidy said that children and technology go hand and hand. She stated that, we as future educators must change because the world has changing everyday." I love her approach to dare to be different and innovative. Cassidy made a statement that we all piggy back from one another, she learned from others, and we learn from her, and others learn from all of us. It becomes a wonderful cycle of wisdom being shared from educator to educator.
I believe that her approach will be very beneficial in my class because I plan to try to teach new things. It's good to see someone paved the way, which gives me motivation that I can also. Now I'm sure this will come with many obstacles,(mainly from my peers) because others are stuck in their ways, but if we just stick to the visions we have as educators, eventually some if(not all) will follow. So the way we handle impediments is accomplishing our goals. Cassidy said we must keep up with technology, which means we must not only accept technology but we must be willing to adapt and change as it keep advancing in the future. Not all methods will work, but we must find what works for our style of teaching methods. The only way we will become the educators of the future, is to leave the past and embrace the future.
I believe that her approach will be very beneficial in my class because I plan to try to teach new things. It's good to see someone paved the way, which gives me motivation that I can also. Now I'm sure this will come with many obstacles,(mainly from my peers) because others are stuck in their ways, but if we just stick to the visions we have as educators, eventually some if(not all) will follow. So the way we handle impediments is accomplishing our goals. Cassidy said we must keep up with technology, which means we must not only accept technology but we must be willing to adapt and change as it keep advancing in the future. Not all methods will work, but we must find what works for our style of teaching methods. The only way we will become the educators of the future, is to leave the past and embrace the future.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Class Blog #10
Do You Teach or Do You Educate?
This video was very interesting! I enjoyed how it was put together and the music they had chosen. I definitely can say that the points made about "educating," were on point. I plan on being an educator, in my near future. My goal in life is to lead my students to success, and on the same path headed forward and make sure my students remember everything I teach them even years after they leave me.
I don't want to just teach them something and have them memorize it to move on to the next grade. I want them to be able to retain any knowledge in a way that will let them carry it with them in the following grades to come. Anything that my students learn from me should be something that they can teach to others and their fellow peers if necessary. I want to educate my students in all areas of life, if possible. As a future educator, I want to be encouraging, inspiring, and reliable.
Tom Johnson's Don't Let Them Take The Pencils Home
Don't Let Them Take the Pencils Home, was quite interesting. I never, before, even payed any attention to the fact the most teachers focus more on the cause of a problem, rather than the solution. Now that it has been brought to my attention, It makes sense to me now. As a student, I have encountered teachers that would always tell me why a certain plans failed, but then when were left in the dark about what to do next. It was, "Well that didn't work, so we won't do that again," instead of "Well that didn't work, so let's try and understand why, and possibly come up with a solution!" Many times teachers are always focused on test scores and in what manner the child is completing their projects. In my opinion, it does not matter if the child is "just doodling with their pencils," as long as it has some type of effective learning takes place. Teachers should stay focused on the best way to help children succeed and realize that "our" plan for their learning, may not be what's best for their learning! We should always come up with solutions to problems rather than dwell on their causes.
This video was very interesting! I enjoyed how it was put together and the music they had chosen. I definitely can say that the points made about "educating," were on point. I plan on being an educator, in my near future. My goal in life is to lead my students to success, and on the same path headed forward and make sure my students remember everything I teach them even years after they leave me.
I don't want to just teach them something and have them memorize it to move on to the next grade. I want them to be able to retain any knowledge in a way that will let them carry it with them in the following grades to come. Anything that my students learn from me should be something that they can teach to others and their fellow peers if necessary. I want to educate my students in all areas of life, if possible. As a future educator, I want to be encouraging, inspiring, and reliable.
Tom Johnson's Don't Let Them Take The Pencils Home
Don't Let Them Take the Pencils Home, was quite interesting. I never, before, even payed any attention to the fact the most teachers focus more on the cause of a problem, rather than the solution. Now that it has been brought to my attention, It makes sense to me now. As a student, I have encountered teachers that would always tell me why a certain plans failed, but then when were left in the dark about what to do next. It was, "Well that didn't work, so we won't do that again," instead of "Well that didn't work, so let's try and understand why, and possibly come up with a solution!" Many times teachers are always focused on test scores and in what manner the child is completing their projects. In my opinion, it does not matter if the child is "just doodling with their pencils," as long as it has some type of effective learning takes place. Teachers should stay focused on the best way to help children succeed and realize that "our" plan for their learning, may not be what's best for their learning! We should always come up with solutions to problems rather than dwell on their causes.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
C4K Summary March
In my C4K assignment for March I had a kid name Brandon from the Uk. He wrote a suspense story 
about a guy name Marcus and his mafia crew. Marcus was arrested but later broke free from jail. He told the police when they were questioning him at mcdonalds that he had a twin brother who was leaving the country for China in a few days. As they prepared to leave the police busted in on them. I gotta stay tuned for part two.
about a guy name Marcus and his mafia crew. Marcus was arrested but later broke free from jail. He told the police when they were questioning him at mcdonalds that he had a twin brother who was leaving the country for China in a few days. As they prepared to leave the police busted in on them. I gotta stay tuned for part two.
Class blog #9
The blog What I've Learned This Year, Mr.McClung talks about his first year of teaching. He discusses his expectations going into teaching and his realizations. He gave some tips that I felt would be very helpful to our future as an educator. Mr.McClung made an interesting point that he entered his first year of teaching, he focused so much on how his co workers viewed his teaching delivery that he forgot to consider how his students viewed his teaching methods. This was important to me because I know that even as a student I focus so much on the accuracy of my work, that I forget to consider the importance of the quality work I'm turning in. It was a great point that I will definitely value in the future.
Then another example, was that no lesson plan is perfect but if we should use a lesson plan always remain flexible. If you make mistakes, then you should keep on going and "work with them." I had the misconception that teachers are expected to be perfect, when they enter the field. I see now the reality of teaching , that I never considered. Communicating with your students and peers helps you to have a understanding with both. Mr.McClung suggests that we should be flexible and as teachers we should always take into consideration that we are dealing with students and we shouldn't hold them to such high standards all the time. That is important and as educators we should handle our students with compassion and understanding. Throughout this EDM class, we have discussed the use of and importance of technology in the classrooms. Mr. McClung just reinforces what we have been learning about technology in the classrooms, by saying that we need to not be afraid of it and incorporate it into our world as educators. One of my favorite points he made in his blog post was that we must listen to our students. As a student, I have seen teachers that have listened to me and some who actually don't listen to me. This is important and it allows students to understand that we are there for them. The last point Mr. McClung made was that teachers should never stop learning and educating themselves. Just because you have passed the necessary tests to become a teacher and went through the required years of school, does not mean that you are done learning. The more you educate yourself, the more your teaching styles can improve. Ultimately incorporating all of these different tips into your career as a educator will help me in the future.
What I Learned This Year 2010-11
Three years after his previous blog post, Mr.McClung wrote What I Learned This Year (2010-2011). This post shows how he has matured as a educator. His teaching expanded to becoming a coach and a computer applications teacher. I absolutely loved the quote that he put into his post that said,"Our decision making process should always be student centered and not centered around pleasing adults." This quote is plain and understanding but says a lot. I took from it that as future educators we may become so wrapped up in the opinions of our peers and daily life problems, that we may lose sight that students are the main focus. He also made a huge point by stating that we should always stay true to ourselves and our beliefs, even if the only person who believes with you, is you. That is important not only for educators, but for everybody. "Never touch the keyboard!" Wow! Can you say powerful?! I love this statement because it basically says that we should let our students learn on their own and not do the work for them. Saving the best for last, my most favorite point of Mr.McClung's blog is that as teachers we should never get to comfortable. As a student I become bored with the same old routine stuff. So continually switch up the lesson plans and techniques will be a vital part of teaching. I admire Mr. McClung for his honest observation. The majority of all the things I've read in this class so far, I can honestly say his blogs were one of my favorites and I plan on taking his advice with me in the future as a future educator.
Then another example, was that no lesson plan is perfect but if we should use a lesson plan always remain flexible. If you make mistakes, then you should keep on going and "work with them." I had the misconception that teachers are expected to be perfect, when they enter the field. I see now the reality of teaching , that I never considered. Communicating with your students and peers helps you to have a understanding with both. Mr.McClung suggests that we should be flexible and as teachers we should always take into consideration that we are dealing with students and we shouldn't hold them to such high standards all the time. That is important and as educators we should handle our students with compassion and understanding. Throughout this EDM class, we have discussed the use of and importance of technology in the classrooms. Mr. McClung just reinforces what we have been learning about technology in the classrooms, by saying that we need to not be afraid of it and incorporate it into our world as educators. One of my favorite points he made in his blog post was that we must listen to our students. As a student, I have seen teachers that have listened to me and some who actually don't listen to me. This is important and it allows students to understand that we are there for them. The last point Mr. McClung made was that teachers should never stop learning and educating themselves. Just because you have passed the necessary tests to become a teacher and went through the required years of school, does not mean that you are done learning. The more you educate yourself, the more your teaching styles can improve. Ultimately incorporating all of these different tips into your career as a educator will help me in the future.
What I Learned This Year 2010-11
Three years after his previous blog post, Mr.McClung wrote What I Learned This Year (2010-2011). This post shows how he has matured as a educator. His teaching expanded to becoming a coach and a computer applications teacher. I absolutely loved the quote that he put into his post that said,"Our decision making process should always be student centered and not centered around pleasing adults." This quote is plain and understanding but says a lot. I took from it that as future educators we may become so wrapped up in the opinions of our peers and daily life problems, that we may lose sight that students are the main focus. He also made a huge point by stating that we should always stay true to ourselves and our beliefs, even if the only person who believes with you, is you. That is important not only for educators, but for everybody. "Never touch the keyboard!" Wow! Can you say powerful?! I love this statement because it basically says that we should let our students learn on their own and not do the work for them. Saving the best for last, my most favorite point of Mr.McClung's blog is that as teachers we should never get to comfortable. As a student I become bored with the same old routine stuff. So continually switch up the lesson plans and techniques will be a vital part of teaching. I admire Mr. McClung for his honest observation. The majority of all the things I've read in this class so far, I can honestly say his blogs were one of my favorites and I plan on taking his advice with me in the future as a future educator.
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