Well it is week #3 in my digital learning course and I have learned quite a bit. Hopefully I can retain it all! I am taking notes to keep all of the steps clear.
I have learned how to create and update this blog (it has taken me more than one try!). I am learning how to navigate through twitter, powtoon, bitly, plickers... to name a few. Just yesterday my Mathematics Instructor said "Practice makes perfect!" I think this is true for anything we do.
It is a struggle but I want to make my way through so that I can incorporate and use what I am learning here in my career as an educator. I am going to keep pushing through. I have made to week #3 YAY!!!!
Friday, 25 September 2015
A Bit About Copyright for Teachers
It is important to keep copyrights in mind when teaching. We need to be aware of copyrights as we and our students need materials from the Internet. Basically copyright law means that all rights are reserved. Any copying, distributing, displaying or even adapting digital media is prohibited (Figg, 2013). We as teachers or just as a person would like to protect our own work as do others. We need to set this example to our students. The work of others should not be used without permission by an author, creator or Copyright Act (Figg, 2013). Teachers can use different types of media, web sites and recordings in their teaching. When teachers use these types of tools in their classroom they also need to make sure the works are not for profit and also for used for educational premise as well as educational purposes. Like anything we do in the classroom we need to do it ethically; even when using other materials that have a copyright.
Examples:
Retrieved from Google Images September 24 http://bit.ly/1YFq1Tx
It is important to keep copyrights in mind when teaching. We need to be aware of copyrights as we and our students need materials from the Internet. Basically copyright law means that all rights are reserved. Any copying, distributing, displaying or even adapting digital media is prohibited (Figg, 2013). We as teachers or just as a person would like to protect our own work as do others. We need to set this example to our students. The work of others should not be used without permission by an author, creator or Copyright Act (Figg, 2013). Teachers can use different types of media, web sites and recordings in their teaching. When teachers use these types of tools in their classroom they also need to make sure the works are not for profit and also for used for educational premise as well as educational purposes. Like anything we do in the classroom we need to do it ethically; even when using other materials that have a copyright.
Examples:
Retrieved from Google Images September 24 http://bit.ly/1YFq1Tx
Thursday, 17 September 2015
Hi,
It has been almost a week since I last wrote on my blog. It has been a busy week for me. I have been keeping up with all of my classes; although it is a bit of a struggle balancing home, work and school. I am a bit exhausted but excited about this new learning journey. I was hesitant about the digital learners class, but it has actually allowed me to discover some useful tools and activities that I can use as an educator. I want to be more comfortable with technology and how to use it to help not only myself but my future students.With that being said I feel like I need to expand a bit more on the concept of "Genius Hour".
Genius Hour is a time when students can have their passions come to life. Educators can allow for their students to work on what they want on their own learning. Genius Hour can not only be fun for students but it allows them to become more engaged in their learning. The more engaged and enjoyable it is for them; the more it will boost their confidence. I cannot wait to try this out with students. I hope it is something I can do during one of my placements. Here are a couple of links to see what can be done when it comes to Genius Hour
Genius Hour is a time when students can have their passions come to life. Educators can allow for their students to work on what they want on their own learning. Genius Hour can not only be fun for students but it allows them to become more engaged in their learning. The more engaged and enjoyable it is for them; the more it will boost their confidence. I cannot wait to try this out with students. I hope it is something I can do during one of my placements. Here are a couple of links to see what can be done when it comes to Genius Hour
Friday, 11 September 2015
September 11, 2015
I finally made the leap and started Teacher's College. It has been a busy week. Today was our first class in Teaching Digital Learners in the Digital Age. I went back to school as a mature student ten years ago and was sometimes in tears when it came to working on the computer, but I managed to get through it all. As I completed my Bachelor and Master of Arts I became pretty quick on the computer or so I thought! Then I started this course today. It shouldn't be too bad, right? I stepped out of my comfort zone into a zone that will be beneficial to me as an educator. The first class wasn't really that bad; although there were a few times when I was lost in class. I cannot type fast so I was a bit behind on answering questions.I made it through the class okay, I think?!! At the end of class we were shown how to create a blog. I started to create mine but felt overwhelmed so I waited until now to finish it up. I did it! I was so apprehensive about it but feel good knowing that I conquered it on my own!
I was excited to take home some new terms and ideas when it comes to digital learners like "Genius Hour". I found this to be an awesome concept for the classroom. I am passionate about students being creative, expressing their own ideas and opinions. We need to value what kids have to say and really see how smart, talented and passionate they can be.
A look at Genius Hour
I finally made the leap and started Teacher's College. It has been a busy week. Today was our first class in Teaching Digital Learners in the Digital Age. I went back to school as a mature student ten years ago and was sometimes in tears when it came to working on the computer, but I managed to get through it all. As I completed my Bachelor and Master of Arts I became pretty quick on the computer or so I thought! Then I started this course today. It shouldn't be too bad, right? I stepped out of my comfort zone into a zone that will be beneficial to me as an educator. The first class wasn't really that bad; although there were a few times when I was lost in class. I cannot type fast so I was a bit behind on answering questions.I made it through the class okay, I think?!! At the end of class we were shown how to create a blog. I started to create mine but felt overwhelmed so I waited until now to finish it up. I did it! I was so apprehensive about it but feel good knowing that I conquered it on my own!
I was excited to take home some new terms and ideas when it comes to digital learners like "Genius Hour". I found this to be an awesome concept for the classroom. I am passionate about students being creative, expressing their own ideas and opinions. We need to value what kids have to say and really see how smart, talented and passionate they can be.
A look at Genius Hour
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