...the darker chapters of American history
-internment of Japanese citizens during WWII
-relations and incitement in Latin America and the world
-Manifest Destiny
-Andrew Jackson and the Trail of Tears
-The Alien and Sedition Acts
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
the topic of my project shall be...
...the darker chapters of American history
-internment of Japanese citizens during WWII
-relations and incitement in Latin America and the world
-Manifest Destiny
-Andrew Jackson and the Trail of Tears
-The Alien and Sedition Acts
Monday, November 16, 2009
Vidja Games
What is Gee's fundamental argument?
"I argue that schools, workplaces, families, and academic researchers have a lot to learn about learning from good computer and video games.'
What do agree or disagree with?
Video games are a great learning to tool that increase creativity, work with problem solving skills, and introduce new information.
How does it impact what you believe about good teaching?
Good teaching can involve being open to new ideas to find just another way for students to learn.
How can a program like SCRATCH be used in your classroom?
Asking students to design a game for their classmates to play for learning purposes will
1) help the student learn the information involved in the game
and
2) help familiarize the student with computers and technology
"I argue that schools, workplaces, families, and academic researchers have a lot to learn about learning from good computer and video games.'
What do agree or disagree with?
Video games are a great learning to tool that increase creativity, work with problem solving skills, and introduce new information.
How does it impact what you believe about good teaching?
Good teaching can involve being open to new ideas to find just another way for students to learn.
How can a program like SCRATCH be used in your classroom?
Asking students to design a game for their classmates to play for learning purposes will
1) help the student learn the information involved in the game
and
2) help familiarize the student with computers and technology
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
My Thoughts....
The blogging assignment reminded me how difficult writing can be for elementary students. Blogging will benefit younger students by giving them another form of media to practice writing and ultimately become better writers. I do think, however, that blogging should be used in balance with traditional pencil and paper essays, since they will play a large role in the remainder of their school careers.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Scratch....ow
I found an interesting project featuring Garfield and Oddie on a trip to Poland. I'd like to do something similar to this except featuring different characters and a new location.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Convergence Media
Convergence Media = where OLD & NEW media COLLIDE
also, commercial culture and ammatuer culture
implications of convergence culture - social issues, attention deficit
Many schools see 'digital tools' as distractions. Most of these institutions are unwilling to work with there students to incorporate technology into the lessons. I believe it would benefiscial to do so in order to give students a basis of familiarity with their work. This would encourage more participation.
also, commercial culture and ammatuer culture
implications of convergence culture - social issues, attention deficit
Many schools see 'digital tools' as distractions. Most of these institutions are unwilling to work with there students to incorporate technology into the lessons. I believe it would benefiscial to do so in order to give students a basis of familiarity with their work. This would encourage more participation.
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