Feedzilla has a large selection of free RSS feeds. The one that I have added to my Delicious Bookmarks and Google Reader is "Persons With Disabilities News". I have included a link if you'd like to add it your list: http://news.feedzilla.com/en_us/headlines/society/persons-with-disabilities.rss?client_source=feed The article that I chose to review is one that I feel all educator's could benefit from: "Self-esteem is key to success in school." It's author, Ann Logsdon points out that self-esteem is important for all students, but especially for those that have special needs. She also provides a link to activities that can help you improve your special needs child self-esteem. I have provided a link to the article for your review: http://learningdisabilities.about.com/b/2010/10/19/self-esteem-is-key-to-success-in-school-3.htm I originally chose this RSS feed because I am an occupational therapist and teach assistants at a local community college. However, when I viewed the recent available articles, I found one that can help all educators. I hope you enjoy the information and the reference.
Reference
Logdon, Ann (2010, Oct. 19) Self-esteem is Key to success in school. Ann's Learning Disabilities Blog. retrieved Oct. 31, 2010 from http://learningdisabilities.about.com/b/2010/10/19/self-esteem-is-key-to-success-in-school-3.htm
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Feedzilla: Education News
Feedzilla is a free RSS feed and they offer lots of choices of topic matter. I have included the link for your reference: http://news.feedzilla.com/en_us/headlines/society/education.rss (I have also included a view of this RSS feed at the bottom of my blog.) The article that I am reviewing for you today is located under the subheading of society and is an educational news source. An article that caught my eye today was entitled: "What does it take to teach online?" by Jamie Littlefield. I included the link for your reference: http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2010/10/27/what-does-it-take-to-teach-online.htm The article itself was short and sweet. She noted that online teaching is not for everyone. She also noted that just because a teacher is effective in a face-to-face environment does not mean that they will be when teaching online. What I really appreciated was a link to another article entitled: "How to get a job teaching online." You might just want to check it out! I printed out a copy for my reference for later.
Reference:
Littlefield, Jamie (2010, Oct. 27). What does it take to teach online? Distance Learning Guide. Retrieved Oct. 31, 2010, from http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2010/10/27/what-does-it-take-to-teach-online.htm
Reference:
Littlefield, Jamie (2010, Oct. 27). What does it take to teach online? Distance Learning Guide. Retrieved Oct. 31, 2010, from http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2010/10/27/what-does-it-take-to-teach-online.htm
Edutopia: Review of "Animation as a Pathway to College and a Career" from Edutopia RSS
Edutopia has a lot of information as to what is 'hot' or current is education. In reviewing the video: "Animation as a Pathway to College and a Career", I learned that in order to produce computer animation the student must also learn and understand physics and anatomy (not only of humans, but also of animals). In this type of classroom setting, they also learn work skills and how to work as a team.
I have provided a link to the video, if you'd like to see it: http://www.edutopia.org/stw-career-technical-education-classes-model-video?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
The other point that seemed to be apparent for the students, was how much they seemed to be enjoying the class. It is clear that there was a lot of work involved with each production, but the students didn't seem to mind, instead they seemed to be more motivated because of it.
Reference
The George Lucas Educational Foundation (September 16, 2010). Animation as a pathway to college and a career [Review of the video Animation as a pathway to college and a career]. Retrieved 10-31-10 from: http://www.edutopia.org/stw-career-technical-education-classes-model-video?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
I have provided a link to the video, if you'd like to see it: http://www.edutopia.org/stw-career-technical-education-classes-model-video?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
The other point that seemed to be apparent for the students, was how much they seemed to be enjoying the class. It is clear that there was a lot of work involved with each production, but the students didn't seem to mind, instead they seemed to be more motivated because of it.
Reference
The George Lucas Educational Foundation (September 16, 2010). Animation as a pathway to college and a career [Review of the video Animation as a pathway to college and a career]. Retrieved 10-31-10 from: http://www.edutopia.org/stw-career-technical-education-classes-model-video?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EdutopiaNewContent+%28Edutopia%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Animating Made Easy
Viewing our instructor in a cartoon like animation was fun! I had to subscribe!! http://blog.goanimate.com/
I have even included a gadget in this blog (near the bottom), so that you can see new information as it is posted. I am looking forward to 'playing' with all of this technology. However, I do realize that 'playing' takes extra time - due to the desire to have some fun coupled with the tendency to make errors. Needless to say, I am blogging this at almost 4 in the morning (nope, haven't been to bed yet). Part of my drive - is to progress through all the requirements of the course, and part of it is related to a desire to learn more (and play too). If you look at my previous blog, you will see that I have made a cartoon picture of myself! Yep, yep - couldn't resist. I have included a link for that in the blog below.
I have even included a gadget in this blog (near the bottom), so that you can see new information as it is posted. I am looking forward to 'playing' with all of this technology. However, I do realize that 'playing' takes extra time - due to the desire to have some fun coupled with the tendency to make errors. Needless to say, I am blogging this at almost 4 in the morning (nope, haven't been to bed yet). Part of my drive - is to progress through all the requirements of the course, and part of it is related to a desire to learn more (and play too). If you look at my previous blog, you will see that I have made a cartoon picture of myself! Yep, yep - couldn't resist. I have included a link for that in the blog below.
ReadWriteWeb
Technology has it's pro's and con's. Every time I try to learn some new technology, I certainly require additional time to experiment (as well as make some mistakes). While I was taking a look at some of the recent articles on the ReadWriteWeb, I found a link to 'cartoonize' myself from a site called 'my web face' : http://home.mywebface.com/hp.pl
Needless to say, I couldn't resist. So - here I am. I could have added in a few wrinkles - but I prefer my dimples. :)
I also saw an interesting article about the recent problems that Facebook has experienced with the release of individual's personal information:
Facebook to encript user ID
Instead of encouraging me to further engage in this type of communication, it only heightened my hesitation (which has always been present). My children enjoy technology and it's ease of communication, but I am more reluctant. I wonder who is watching, listening, and reading it. I also wonder if it will always be 'out there' somewhere in cyberspace for someone else to find or trip over. How can it affect someone's life then? Perhaps I am not as trusting because of the environment that I grew up in (Detroit area), or maybe it has something to do with my father's profession (law enforcement), or my own profession (health profession) and the importance of patient's HIPPA rights (realizing that electronic devices automatically store patient sensitive information and the devices cannot be treated the 'normal' way). Now that I am an educator, I am cautious about what I post on the web. I am not only concerned about copy rights, but my students identities as well. They may have signed releases to me to use photos for the college, but they have not signed anything allowing me to post anything for a college course that I am taking. I also have a dean that is no fan of i.e. youtube - for posting anything that might directly relate to a course through their program. Technology can be exciting, but as educators we also need to be wise as to how we choose to utilize it personally as well as professionally.
I look forward to learning more about technology options through EDU 653, as well as all the potential safeguards and cautions that might need to be enlisted.
I also saw an interesting article about the recent problems that Facebook has experienced with the release of individual's personal information:
Facebook to encript user ID
Instead of encouraging me to further engage in this type of communication, it only heightened my hesitation (which has always been present). My children enjoy technology and it's ease of communication, but I am more reluctant. I wonder who is watching, listening, and reading it. I also wonder if it will always be 'out there' somewhere in cyberspace for someone else to find or trip over. How can it affect someone's life then? Perhaps I am not as trusting because of the environment that I grew up in (Detroit area), or maybe it has something to do with my father's profession (law enforcement), or my own profession (health profession) and the importance of patient's HIPPA rights (realizing that electronic devices automatically store patient sensitive information and the devices cannot be treated the 'normal' way). Now that I am an educator, I am cautious about what I post on the web. I am not only concerned about copy rights, but my students identities as well. They may have signed releases to me to use photos for the college, but they have not signed anything allowing me to post anything for a college course that I am taking. I also have a dean that is no fan of i.e. youtube - for posting anything that might directly relate to a course through their program. Technology can be exciting, but as educators we also need to be wise as to how we choose to utilize it personally as well as professionally.
I look forward to learning more about technology options through EDU 653, as well as all the potential safeguards and cautions that might need to be enlisted.
Friday, October 22, 2010
New RSS feed: English and Grammar
I recently located an interesting RSS feed, a blog on English and Grammar. http://grammarrule.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default/?alt=rss The author provides interesting little tidbits to enlighten and enrich me, and hopefully improve the way I communicate. I look at it as my 'thought for the day'. Her insights remind me of dear learned friend who years ago informed me (ever so gently) that irregardless was not a word. "It sounds impressive," she would guide me, "because of it's size." She then informed me that 'regardless' was the only correct term to use.
Thanks to Kimberly's blog (English and Grammar), I now realize that 'alot' is not a word (as my spell check just pointed out to me). The correct term is: a lot. Kimberly also gently pointed out that an easier way to remember it is to realize that 'alittle' isn't a word - so why would we say 'alot'? (
Thanks to Kimberly's blog (English and Grammar), I now realize that 'alot' is not a word (as my spell check just pointed out to me). The correct term is: a lot. Kimberly also gently pointed out that an easier way to remember it is to realize that 'alittle' isn't a word - so why would we say 'alot'? (
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