The video by Sir Ken Robinson is one that I have watched many times. I find it fantastic the way he talks about our education system and the flaws that he sees. The points that Sir Ken Robinson bring up are ones that make sense to me. The way he talks about the way kids are separated by age has been a confusing characteristic about school for a while. Especially when kids are struggling and seem to get pushed through due to the year they were born. The second problem he arises is the quick diagnosis of ADD within our students. I am inclined to agree with him because many of kids these days have the diagnosis of “learning disability” or “ADD”. The numbers have increased significantly since even I was in elementary school. I think the kids having fun in school or being bored too often gets mistaken for other things and are quickly diagnosed from school board.
Showing posts with label Tech task. Show all posts
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Monday, April 14, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
Voki
This resources would be a fun way for students to learn. It starts off with being able to make an avatar that you can type in words to make them actually talk what you are typing. The students would get into it because they get to personalize their avatar.
How would I use this tool in a classroom?
I would find/create lesson plans for the students to go through and complete. It would trial and error for them to see how to use and complete the assignments correctly.
Why would I use this tool in a classroom?
Because it would be a new way for the students to learn. I think it is an innovative way that could hold students attention if it wasn’t over used in a classroom. 
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
5 Card Story
Five Card Story: Zombies in San Francisco
a Five Card Flickr story created by Durston
flickr photo by cogdogblog
Upon arriving in San Fran. for a small vacation for myself I was excited to do all the "touristy" adventures that San Fran. had to offer. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and ride the trolley. It would have to wait till tomorrow because I am so tired from my flight and plan to check into my hotel and sleep.
flickr photo by bionicteaching
The next day I woke up and noticed a strange ambience that seemed to over take the hotel. I could not find a staff member of the hotel and could not see many people walking the street as I looked out my window. Thinking it was just a coincidence I decided to have a shower and get ready nothing was going to hold me back from seeing what San Francisco had to offer. When I got out front of the hotel I noticed a man covered in blood. I called out to him, "Sir, are you ok?" When he turned to me I could tell he wasn't himself and he looked at me like I was next. He began to run after me so I took off running through alleys and hopping fences until I lost him.
flickr photo by bionicteaching
When I made my way back to a street there was chaos everywhere. Car accidents, and more people covered in blood. I'd seen this in a movie before, but it couldn't be, could it? Now paranoid with the idea of a zombie outbreak I began run back to my hotel where I seemed to be the safest. When I arrived back at my hotel it was already infested and I couldn't even get close to the front door.
flickr photo by Serenae
I ran into the park and was able to find a spot under a bridge where I felt safe for the time being. It was dark with only one way in and I had to think what my next move was in this crazy epidemic. My heart was racing and I couldn't believe that this was happening.
flickr photo by bionicteaching
After 20 minutes under the bridge I could hear some footsteps so I looked out hoping it was another non-infected person that I could ban together with and have a higher chance of making it out alive. The reality was it was an infected and I had to run from him again. The same characteristics as the first zombie I had come into contact with, covered in blood and staring at me like I was his next meal. This man was in better shape and it was a longer chase he was persistent and wanted my blood. After a marathon I reached the Golden Gate Bridge where there was military with it blocked off and I knew I was safe.
Try it yourself
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Door Scene
This week we had the task of putting together a scene that was suppose to give you the effect of being scared. I always find it very interesting what music can do to your nerves and feelings. Enjoy!
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Acting credit: Cassandra and Taylor
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Sunday, March 2, 2014
Coding
When we discussed CodeAcademy in class I was already aware of it, but find it to be a simple and effective method for helping people learn code if they desire to. It starts very basic and you have the ability to get as advanced as you would like to. I have tried several things in CodeAcademy just to further my knowledge and hopefully help me in the future in my CS100 class.
The first thing they have you due is create your name which is separated by when you place your mouse over a specific area. It was a fun and enjoy able way to start off because you see instant results. Though it doesn't explain the relationship between Javascript and HTML it would still be a way to get the students engaged. I created my name and instead of using the circles they suggested I decided to use squares instead. My recommendation would be to check out CodeAcademy on your free time and see what you can learn. There is a video of the top coding gurus speaking out about the importance of coding that is also worth a watch and could potentially get students involved.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Childhood Walk
Childhood walk to my best friend's house. Thought using a camera and making the journey was more unique than using google street view. Leave feed back on this Google Doc about what you thought!
Blog post is dedicated to my brother Baker and our 17 year friendship
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Sunday, February 9, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Live Binders
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Sunday, January 19, 2014
Technology and Me
For my first post I thought I would try a Vlog just because it is something I have not attempted before!
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