Sunday, August 31, 2014

Blog Post Number 2

Blog Post Number 2
1. The central point of this video is to show us that you can't expect people to learn something if they don't do it. The video shows the students attempting to learn the dance moves at the end by using written notes and it makes no sense. I think in the end the video made its point because there are so many things that can't be taught just by telling people things.

2. Outline
     A.Why technology is important.
        1. We need it to teach our students how to live in the 21st century so that they can prosper. 
         2. Teaching them about how to network will help better prepare them for the real world.
          3. Teaching them about what professionalism is also important.

I agree with Roberts in that teaching is changing. We are realizing that we have the advent of technology at our fingertips and we are not starting to utilize it. I see it effecting me like any other teacher. I will be able to find fun and engaging ways to teach my students.

3. Well, I personally think that the way connectivism is implemented would only work in some courses. Things like psychology, literature, and other such humanities classes would shine under it. However, classes like science and math wouldn't work well. The student needs a teacher because the teacher is the one that shows him how to take advantage of these things. She shows him how these are useful and beneficial to his education.

4. She basically said that you can't always try to teach every waking second in the classroom. Sometimes you have to be the student and let the students teach you? I do like her method of teaching though. I feel like so much can be learned from our students. We always need to be students as well as teachers.

5. Elementary children are ahead in the "Learning Race." I am an undergraduate.

6 .Flipping the classroom is basically teaching the students at home via computer with pre-recorded videos. I don't think it will be used that often unless I decide to do Shakespeare translations.

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Blog Post Number 1

Blog Post Number 1
1. I actually knew nothing of EDM310 when I signed up for it. I saw that it was a requirement for my major and decided that I should just go for it. 

2. Currently I am only worried about it effecting my job performance as an RA. I am sure I can rise to the occasion.

3. Well, I can honestly say that this course has a lot going on in it. I haven't encountered anything like this before but I am ready to accept the challenge.

4. The book trailer will probably will cause me a little trouble with how it will require some camera work. I am sure I can learn when the time comes.

5. I can address that concern by starting to work on my camera work whenever possible. I go to many events where cameras are allowed. This should allow me a chance to work on it without it feeling like work.

6. I would really like to know about when is a good time to use technology in a classroom environment? I will just ask Dr.Strange if the answer doesn't come up in class.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Practice Blog Post

Outline
1. My name is Sterling Spencer A.I am a third year student at the University of South Alabama. B.I have a brother and sister and was raised by a single mother. C.I'm a hard worker and I have a thick skin.

2. I want to be a teacher because there are too many teachers out there who don't do their jobs well and I think I can do better. I truly believe that I can make more of a difference in my student's lives.

3. An educator is someone who devotes their time and lives to the development of young minds.

4. I love journalism. The feeling of keeping the American public up to date with events in the world. It brings me a sense of self worth.

Blog Post

1. My name is Sterling Spencer. I am 20 years old and I am from Mobile, Alabama. I have lived here my entire life and, unlike my peers, I don't actually hate it. I have a brother and a sister who, for the most part, make me smile every day. I was raised by a single mother and I love her very much. My Major is Secondary education with a focus in English. I love this language. I want to share this love with as many people as I can. I'm an RA in the residence halls and I am attending this university though financial aid. Hopefully I will be able to pay off my loans in the future.

2. Well, I honestly feel like I can do an incredible job of teaching people. I also feel like the old ways of teaching are dying off and I want to usher in a new tomorrow for our country regarding education.

3. An educators work requires them to devote their life to their craft. It requires educators to have an incredible amount of patience and understanding.

 4.

I really love music. I think it can link people together in incredible ways. I am incredibly good at customer service but I think I could improve on my procrastination.

5. I have won three awards for journalistic articles I have written.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

My First Title Post

This is my First Post. I clicked the HTML button which I should always do in EDM310. I am now a Blogger!