Exit Questions for IT 365- Computer Applications in Education
1.) I would explain “technology integration” as a way to not only assist students but also educate them on ways to use what the “real world” uses everyday in what we are doing in the classroom.
2.) Technology was integrated in Language Arts, Special Education, and Early Childhood Education this semester. In each of these classes, the students had to use technology in some way, shape, or form. For example, in Early Childhood Education, we used power-points to give a theorist presentation.
3.) An example of hardware would be the monitor of a computer. An example of software would be the Microsoft Word program. An example of a browser is Internet Explorer. An example of a search engine is Google. An example of a spreadsheet program is Microsoft Excel. An example of a database program is Microsoft Office Access.
4.) Out of the legal issues we discussed in class, I believe the most important for the future classes I will teach would be the importance of giving credit to whoever’s work they take. I will stress that I am not worried about them getting help from sources or using something of someone else’s to help them, but do not use someone else’s work as their own. Give credit where credit is due.
5.) I think it depends on what the assignment is going to consist of when deciding whether or not working with partners in a computer lab is worthwhile.
6.) One technology- based activity that would work outside of class would be going to a public place and listing all the technology that is located in that particular place. For example: Wal-Mart- cash registers, security cameras, scanners, detectors, televisions, etc.
7.) If Twitter is to be used in future IT 365 classes, I recommend that everyone participate and that there be a strict time rule enforced for when tweeting can be done. I also feel that everyone should have their mobile device turned on because it is not fair for someone who has theirs on and always receives the updates, then someone else does not have it on. I do not feel that the action of having it turned off is fully participating in the assignment. However, I feel that everyone has it turned on or completely rule out the mobile device option.
8.) Prior to this class, I did not know about Twitter or Blogger. However, after learning about and using the two, I wish to continue doing so. I feel they are both beneficial to me.
9.) Speaking on behalf of becoming an elementary teacher, I feel that I would have liked to learn more about all the new technology being used in the classrooms. However, I know that the entire IT 365 class is not Elem. Ed majors, therefore, it does not need to based strictly on the content I would have liked it to be based upon.
10.) As a future educator, I feel that Concept Mapping was the most beneficial technology-based activity that was done in this class.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The ISTE Standards and How They Were Met In IT 365
1. The Introduction and Introduction Video- (3d)- We introduced ourselves to the class and used technology to relay this message.
2. Meta-search Engines- (2c)- We were introduced to meta-search engines and broadened our horizons to using them and learning how they worked other than using Google, Yahoo, and so forth.
3. News Five Questions- (1b)- We researched headlines and events that were occurring in the world today, locally and globally.
4. Tools Chapter 3- (1c)- We learned about and used the tools mentioned in Chapter 3 to perform tasks and express our creativity.
5. Technology in Education- (5b)- We learned about integrating technology in the classroom and how to do so.
6. Web 2.0 Tools- (5c)- We worked on our professional growth by being educated on web 2.0 tools.
7. Concept Map- (3a)- We displayed our creativity by creating a concept map and displaying them on our blogger page. The concept maps were made on a concept we would teach to a class. For example: Animal Kingdoms
8. ACU iPhone Video- (4b)- We became educated on how a college uses new and advanced technology as a way to communicate with the entire student body and faculty.
9. Go Green Project & Video- (5b)- We participated in a search to find ways for USM Gulf Coast to Go Green! Then, we gathered all of our information and put it on a video to display to others.
10. Google Groups- (1d)- We created "Google Groups" to communicate with classmates and to learn how they could benefit us in everyday life.
11. Second Life- (1d)- We explored and discovered virtual environments and experienced how they work.
12. Cramberry- (3b)- We used Cramberry as a resource to help students.
13. Children's Short Story & Video- (1a)- We created our own Children's Short Story as a way to be creative and videoed each other to tie in technology.
14. Video Questions on Anger and Stress- (1a)- We used a digital resource to become educated on stress and the importance of eliminating stress.
15. PBS Video/Sexting Video/Multiple Intelligence Test- (5c)- We became educated on how "sexting" has become very popular and dangerous action to take as teens. We also engaged in Multiple Intelligence Tests to find our strengths in how we best learn.
16. Technology at the Football Game- (1a)- We became familiar and recognized the technology used at the USM Football Game.
17. Adaptive Technologies- (3a)- We put different technologies to different situations.
2. Meta-search Engines- (2c)- We were introduced to meta-search engines and broadened our horizons to using them and learning how they worked other than using Google, Yahoo, and so forth.
3. News Five Questions- (1b)- We researched headlines and events that were occurring in the world today, locally and globally.
4. Tools Chapter 3- (1c)- We learned about and used the tools mentioned in Chapter 3 to perform tasks and express our creativity.
5. Technology in Education- (5b)- We learned about integrating technology in the classroom and how to do so.
6. Web 2.0 Tools- (5c)- We worked on our professional growth by being educated on web 2.0 tools.
7. Concept Map- (3a)- We displayed our creativity by creating a concept map and displaying them on our blogger page. The concept maps were made on a concept we would teach to a class. For example: Animal Kingdoms
8. ACU iPhone Video- (4b)- We became educated on how a college uses new and advanced technology as a way to communicate with the entire student body and faculty.
9. Go Green Project & Video- (5b)- We participated in a search to find ways for USM Gulf Coast to Go Green! Then, we gathered all of our information and put it on a video to display to others.
10. Google Groups- (1d)- We created "Google Groups" to communicate with classmates and to learn how they could benefit us in everyday life.
11. Second Life- (1d)- We explored and discovered virtual environments and experienced how they work.
12. Cramberry- (3b)- We used Cramberry as a resource to help students.
13. Children's Short Story & Video- (1a)- We created our own Children's Short Story as a way to be creative and videoed each other to tie in technology.
14. Video Questions on Anger and Stress- (1a)- We used a digital resource to become educated on stress and the importance of eliminating stress.
15. PBS Video/Sexting Video/Multiple Intelligence Test- (5c)- We became educated on how "sexting" has become very popular and dangerous action to take as teens. We also engaged in Multiple Intelligence Tests to find our strengths in how we best learn.
16. Technology at the Football Game- (1a)- We became familiar and recognized the technology used at the USM Football Game.
17. Adaptive Technologies- (3a)- We put different technologies to different situations.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Tools Chapter 3
The tools in Chapter 3 are not only used everyday but are also used by people all over the world everyday. The tools mentioned in Chapter 3 are the basic tools that everyone uses on a daily basis. They are used as a way to put information together in a faster way. Word processors are very helpful in tying essays, research papers, and any other documents a person needed to type up their own information on. As a student, word processing is used all the time. Spreadsheets are also great ways to gather information in an organized and easy way. Teachers use spreadsheets when averaging students' grades. Databases are used to store a mass amount of information. Teachers also have databases for their students. Databases are very helpful, also. Last but not least, there is concept-mapping. Concept-mapping is creative, fun, and easy. It allows people to create a map while still giving valuable information. It also has great features. It allows people to immediately go to hyper links by clicking on an object, and it also allows teachers to get students' attention when trying to teach them a concept. Chapter 3 had great tools. Tools that will always be used in many schools!
Google Groups
Google Groups is a very interesting thing. It could really benefit teachers, students, and others if they are wanting an easy way to communicate between a group of people. I liked using Google Groups, however, it did get annoying because I was receiving many emails from the other people in my group. Furthermore, the emails were not of importance, so I did not get into them that much. I think if someone really had a purpose for wanting to create a google group, then it would be more useful and fun.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Adaptive Technologies Case Study Answers
1. I think the Strengths Assessment would be very beneficial to help address the learning styles of my students. There are three main reasons why I think the Strengths Assessment will be very beneficial when addressing the learning styles of my students. First, it will require the students to utilize the internet. Second, the students will find out useful information about themselves, while reflecting on the results of the assessment. Third, it will allow me to see which ways the students learn the best, so I can help address these learning styles as I plan instruction.
2. Most of the time, collaboration always has a positive outlook. I think this type of collaboration would help my instruction and benefit my students because it would allow me to get ideas from a coworker while keeping my ideas in mind to put the best ideas into play to plan the best instruction possible. There are three main reasons why this would help my instruction and benefit my students. First, it would allow me to put my thoughts together along with another teacher to plan the best instruction possible. Second, it would allow me to work with someone who knows more about children and has worked with children often, also. Therefore, I might learn something from her experience. Third, it would allow me to “broaden my horizons” to new ideas and advice to help plan the best instruction and reach all of my students in my classroom.
3. Marilyn is using graphing organizers to enhance the lesson by mapping out the organization of the book with the students. Then, she will map out the three fifteen-minute activities that would happen concurrently and be tiered: teacher-guided small group instruction, student-facilitated skill center, and student-facilitated writing activity. Together, they will label the characters, setting, problem, solution, and virtue exhibited by the characters. The use of graphic organizers will help Oscar because organization helps children with disabilities. Oscar will know what to expect and what is expected of him by following along with the graphic organizer. He will also be able to see the sequence in which the lesson is taking place. Finally, Oscar will be able to review the work.
4. Using the Web to locate information has pros and cons. Using the Web to locate information can be both beneficial and stressful. As a college student, using the Web to locate information has been very beneficial to me. However, there have been some difficulties encountered when searching the Web to locate information. There are several websites that members can go in and change the information on. Therefore, when doing research for a project, it is important to know an accredited website. That way, you know all the information from the website is very factual and not opinionated. There are also times when bad sites pop up because of not being specific when typing words into the search engine. Last but not least, finding websites that have different information is sometimes a task. There are plenty of times when several websites will contain the same information on a certain topic, so it becomes hard to provide a lot of different information about one specific topic.
5. There were three benefits the students gained from being included in Oscar’s small group. One, the students learned to work with someone who was not on the same level as them. They had the opportunity to work with someone who was challenged, and they had to embrace the situation with respect. Second, the students learned to work quietly as they whispered while reading the books. The students had to maybe take a different approach to the lesson than normal because Oscar needed more attention to complete the book. Third, the students learned to interact and become familiar with working and learning with a child their same age that has a disability.
6. I do not think Oscar’s experience would have been as powerful if he would have worked in isolation with Juanita. I think Oscar’s experience would not have been as powerful because what made the entire experience powerful was the interaction with the teacher and the students while learning. One on one is an effective way of teaching, and in many cases it has to be done that way. However, in Oscar’s situation, learning in a group setting was very beneficial to him. He was a part of the classroom doing just what the other students were doing, and he was learning. Oscar probably felt more at ease knowing he wasn’t being picked out of the classroom to work one on one with Juanita. I am assuming Oscar felt proud and belonging, which probably made his learning experience more powerful than any other.
7. Three ways in which Marilyn addresses the needs of her class by the use of technology is: WebQuest, the video, and iMovie presentations. The use of technology addressed the needs of her class because every student had the opportunity or will have the opportunity to successfully utilize this technology. The technology allowed all students to participate in the lesson because all of the students were involved in the lesson and each student participated in every aspect of the lesson in some way, shape, or form. Oscar could participate in all the uses of technology because he had assistance with WebQuest, he participated in the video, and will be able to make his iMovie, and if Oscar can participate then all the students in the general education classroom can participate, also.
2. Most of the time, collaboration always has a positive outlook. I think this type of collaboration would help my instruction and benefit my students because it would allow me to get ideas from a coworker while keeping my ideas in mind to put the best ideas into play to plan the best instruction possible. There are three main reasons why this would help my instruction and benefit my students. First, it would allow me to put my thoughts together along with another teacher to plan the best instruction possible. Second, it would allow me to work with someone who knows more about children and has worked with children often, also. Therefore, I might learn something from her experience. Third, it would allow me to “broaden my horizons” to new ideas and advice to help plan the best instruction and reach all of my students in my classroom.
3. Marilyn is using graphing organizers to enhance the lesson by mapping out the organization of the book with the students. Then, she will map out the three fifteen-minute activities that would happen concurrently and be tiered: teacher-guided small group instruction, student-facilitated skill center, and student-facilitated writing activity. Together, they will label the characters, setting, problem, solution, and virtue exhibited by the characters. The use of graphic organizers will help Oscar because organization helps children with disabilities. Oscar will know what to expect and what is expected of him by following along with the graphic organizer. He will also be able to see the sequence in which the lesson is taking place. Finally, Oscar will be able to review the work.
4. Using the Web to locate information has pros and cons. Using the Web to locate information can be both beneficial and stressful. As a college student, using the Web to locate information has been very beneficial to me. However, there have been some difficulties encountered when searching the Web to locate information. There are several websites that members can go in and change the information on. Therefore, when doing research for a project, it is important to know an accredited website. That way, you know all the information from the website is very factual and not opinionated. There are also times when bad sites pop up because of not being specific when typing words into the search engine. Last but not least, finding websites that have different information is sometimes a task. There are plenty of times when several websites will contain the same information on a certain topic, so it becomes hard to provide a lot of different information about one specific topic.
5. There were three benefits the students gained from being included in Oscar’s small group. One, the students learned to work with someone who was not on the same level as them. They had the opportunity to work with someone who was challenged, and they had to embrace the situation with respect. Second, the students learned to work quietly as they whispered while reading the books. The students had to maybe take a different approach to the lesson than normal because Oscar needed more attention to complete the book. Third, the students learned to interact and become familiar with working and learning with a child their same age that has a disability.
6. I do not think Oscar’s experience would have been as powerful if he would have worked in isolation with Juanita. I think Oscar’s experience would not have been as powerful because what made the entire experience powerful was the interaction with the teacher and the students while learning. One on one is an effective way of teaching, and in many cases it has to be done that way. However, in Oscar’s situation, learning in a group setting was very beneficial to him. He was a part of the classroom doing just what the other students were doing, and he was learning. Oscar probably felt more at ease knowing he wasn’t being picked out of the classroom to work one on one with Juanita. I am assuming Oscar felt proud and belonging, which probably made his learning experience more powerful than any other.
7. Three ways in which Marilyn addresses the needs of her class by the use of technology is: WebQuest, the video, and iMovie presentations. The use of technology addressed the needs of her class because every student had the opportunity or will have the opportunity to successfully utilize this technology. The technology allowed all students to participate in the lesson because all of the students were involved in the lesson and each student participated in every aspect of the lesson in some way, shape, or form. Oscar could participate in all the uses of technology because he had assistance with WebQuest, he participated in the video, and will be able to make his iMovie, and if Oscar can participate then all the students in the general education classroom can participate, also.
Technology used @ the USM game
There was plenty of technology used at the USM football game. The scoreboard was managed from the press box, the overhead camera to record the game on the fork lift extension thing, the timeclock, the coaches wearing headsets on the field, and coaches talking on cell phones. All of these things were used on the football field, including the microphone and speakers when the coach talked before the game. All of those items are technology!
Monday, April 6, 2009
Stress, PBS Video, Article on "Sexting", Finding another artile on "Sexting", and Multiple Intelligence Quizzes
STRESS, ANGER, AND HOSTILITY
1. I feel that I am low hostile.
2. Agressors in my life are deadlines and projects at school.
3. The guy was the high hostile and angry person out of the three patients.
4. I should not be stressed out all the time. There are some things I cannot control, so just do not be stressed the things I do not have control over.
5. Heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure were some of the medical effects found from high hostile and angry people.
FINDING A PBS VIDEO TO USE IN MY FUTURE CLASSROOM
The video name is: Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers. http://www.pbs.org/search/redir/http://www.pbs.org/launchingreaders/ordervideos.html
I think educational videos are effective learning tools. They are great for young children because they are very interested in videos and visual representations. It is a great way to reach your visual learners!
ARTICLE
Sexting May Place Teens at Legal Risk.
http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/26/sexting-may-place-teens-at-legal-risk/?scp=1&sq=Sexting&st=cse
SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE
This article is based around the statement: One in five teens may be a child pornographer risking life in prison- for the crime of taking and distributing naked pictures of themselves.
It also talks about how a boy took a picture of himself and sent it to a girl. Then, she sent it to friends who sent it to friends and come to find out, it reached 300 children. It also talks about statistics found from "sexting", the laws, and how it is to lose a child over something such as "sexting." It also talks about how children will feel about this when they get older. For instance, a 63 year old woman having to register herself as a sex offender because of something she did when she was 12. Crazy huh?
WHAT I COULD DO AS A PARENT AND TEACHER
As a parent, I could educate my child on the laws of doing something he or she might not take very seriously, talk to them about respecting themselves and others, and set guidelines. As a parent, I think I would set boundaries because a child will test those boundaries if the opportunity is there. For instance, take the cell phone away at night. Otherwise, the child will be up all night texting and not to mention get "great ideas" when laying there bored at night while the parents are asleep! : ) They are children and even though you talk to them about right and wrong and everything in between they are going to explore, so take the tools away from them that could allow them to explore a little too much. Once again, you are the parent. Be in control. However, as a teacher. I could make sure they are educated on the consequences of doing such a thing and try to encourage them to be respectful. Basically take action just like a parent would but not so much that you are violating rules and laws. When you are not someone's parent, you have to watch certain actions you take.
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
My highest strength of intelligence was Social (Interpersonal). I like to develop ideas and learn from other people. I like to talk, and I have good social skills. My other highest strength of intelligence was Body Movement (Kinesthetic). I like to move, dance, wiggle, walk, and swim. I am good at sports, and I have good fine motor skills. Incorporating body movement into my learning helps me process and retain information better. Last but not least, my last strength of intelligence is Nature (Naturalist). I am sensitive to nature and environment. I love to be outdoors.
The multiple intelligence tests are awesome tools for teachers and students. It allows the teacher to evaluate what type of learner the student is without having to go through an entire semester trying to figure out how to teach the student. It also gives the student information about themselves that they can keep in mind when learning and doing school stuff.
1. I feel that I am low hostile.
2. Agressors in my life are deadlines and projects at school.
3. The guy was the high hostile and angry person out of the three patients.
4. I should not be stressed out all the time. There are some things I cannot control, so just do not be stressed the things I do not have control over.
5. Heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure were some of the medical effects found from high hostile and angry people.
FINDING A PBS VIDEO TO USE IN MY FUTURE CLASSROOM
The video name is: Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers. http://www.pbs.org/search/redir/http://www.pbs.org/launchingreaders/ordervideos.html
I think educational videos are effective learning tools. They are great for young children because they are very interested in videos and visual representations. It is a great way to reach your visual learners!
ARTICLE
Sexting May Place Teens at Legal Risk.
http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/26/sexting-may-place-teens-at-legal-risk/?scp=1&sq=Sexting&st=cse
SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE
This article is based around the statement: One in five teens may be a child pornographer risking life in prison- for the crime of taking and distributing naked pictures of themselves.
It also talks about how a boy took a picture of himself and sent it to a girl. Then, she sent it to friends who sent it to friends and come to find out, it reached 300 children. It also talks about statistics found from "sexting", the laws, and how it is to lose a child over something such as "sexting." It also talks about how children will feel about this when they get older. For instance, a 63 year old woman having to register herself as a sex offender because of something she did when she was 12. Crazy huh?
WHAT I COULD DO AS A PARENT AND TEACHER
As a parent, I could educate my child on the laws of doing something he or she might not take very seriously, talk to them about respecting themselves and others, and set guidelines. As a parent, I think I would set boundaries because a child will test those boundaries if the opportunity is there. For instance, take the cell phone away at night. Otherwise, the child will be up all night texting and not to mention get "great ideas" when laying there bored at night while the parents are asleep! : ) They are children and even though you talk to them about right and wrong and everything in between they are going to explore, so take the tools away from them that could allow them to explore a little too much. Once again, you are the parent. Be in control. However, as a teacher. I could make sure they are educated on the consequences of doing such a thing and try to encourage them to be respectful. Basically take action just like a parent would but not so much that you are violating rules and laws. When you are not someone's parent, you have to watch certain actions you take.
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
My highest strength of intelligence was Social (Interpersonal). I like to develop ideas and learn from other people. I like to talk, and I have good social skills. My other highest strength of intelligence was Body Movement (Kinesthetic). I like to move, dance, wiggle, walk, and swim. I am good at sports, and I have good fine motor skills. Incorporating body movement into my learning helps me process and retain information better. Last but not least, my last strength of intelligence is Nature (Naturalist). I am sensitive to nature and environment. I love to be outdoors.
The multiple intelligence tests are awesome tools for teachers and students. It allows the teacher to evaluate what type of learner the student is without having to go through an entire semester trying to figure out how to teach the student. It also gives the student information about themselves that they can keep in mind when learning and doing school stuff.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Web 2.0 Tools
Web 2.0 tools are becoming very popular. They are changing the way messages spread across the Web. They are more about the user and content rather than someone just viewing whats on the internet. As Dr. Beedle would say, web 2.0 tools are more interactive. Web 2.0 tools are more about the active collaborator rather than the passive viewer. Examples of web 2.0 tools are: myspace, youtube, blogger, and twitter.
As a future teacher, I would be very careful when choosing what web 2.0 tools to use. Depending on what grade I was teaching at the time, I would make sure students never engaged in these tools alone or without restrictions. However, I would like to use youtube for different lessons. For example, finding something to do with science, music, etc. I think web 2.0 tools can be very useful in a classroom when planned out very carefully.
As a future teacher, I would be very careful when choosing what web 2.0 tools to use. Depending on what grade I was teaching at the time, I would make sure students never engaged in these tools alone or without restrictions. However, I would like to use youtube for different lessons. For example, finding something to do with science, music, etc. I think web 2.0 tools can be very useful in a classroom when planned out very carefully.
Meta-search engines
When you search something on a meta-search engine, it transmits the research all at once to several different search engines and their databases of web pages. Of all the search engines quiered, that is where the results from your research come from. Meta-search engines do not own a database of web pages, therefore they send what you are researching to the databases maintained by search engine companies. Meta-search engines such as cluster, dogpile, and so forth are different from Google, Yahoo, and other search engines because search engines just search for documents with the key words from what you typed in to search and returns a list of documents with those key words found in them. Google and Yahoo search only the index that has been created by someone. They do not actually search the entire web. Which is why you can get dead links when using what was found by Google and Yahoo.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Go Green Paper
The idea of gathering information to try to get The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast to “Go Green” is motivational. Our idea is to create an organic farm for the Long Beach campus. We know there is already one at the Hattiesburg campus, so we thought it would be great to establish one on the Long Beach campus, also. We have contacted Larry Lee to become informed on the steps we would need to take on the Long Beach campus to get the same outlook on the organic farm down here as the Hattiesburg campus. A great option would be to get one of the students, most likely in Hattiesburg, majoring in Agriculture to use the organic farm as an in-field experience. The student could help run the farm and manage it while other students worked it. We could create a club called “The Organic Farmers.” Students could join to be a part of this wonderful organization. The members of the club would help service the farm. The organic farm would be located on the Long Beach campus and would be open to the general public. Therefore, it would also be an advantage to our local communities. The money the organic farm made from the students, administration, and general public would help the farm pay for itself. One thing that should be addressed is the addition of Citrus trees, plum trees, pears trees, pomegranates and peaches to the master plan as the university plans to go green. Currently at Stanford University, the student body now has a healthy option in their cafeteria. They form the organically grown fruit harvested right on the grounds of the university. This program has been a huge success with staff, as well as, the student body of Stanford. Currently, we are under renovation and the gulf coast campus in addition to the master plan, we should buy fruit trees, instead of palms so we would save money. We could also make it accessable for everyone by having raised beds, block style planting, and bed planting can help all people total access to participate with wide row to give wheelchair access. The raised bed also makes it easy to reach all sides of the garden.Planting in a block style layout will increase yields five fold over traditional row garden and 15 times offer a typical kitchen garden according to Colorado States university web note. (Garden notes #713)
Fruits Should Be Incorporated in landscaping. One thing that should be address is the addition of Citrus tree, plum trees, pears tree, pomegranates and peaches in to the master plan as the University. Currently at Stanford University the student body now has healthy option in their cafeteria form the organically grown fruit harvested right on the grounds of the University. This program has been huge success with staff, as well as, student of Stanford. Currently we are under renovation at the gulf coast campus and in addition to the master plan, we should buy fruit trees instead of palm trees to save money. We would have to make sure that the farmer's market is assessible for everyone including the disabled. Raised beds would be very helpful for making it assessible for everyone. The raised bed also makes it easy to reach all sides of the garden.Planting in a block style layout will increase yields five fold over traditional row garden and 15 times offer a typical kitchen garden according to Colorado States university web note. (Garden notes #713)Growing seasonThe proximity to the Gulf Mexico will allow for 3 harvests a year from each raise bed. The addition of the fruit trees would add a fourth harvest.Cool season, warmseason, and late season would allow us to harvest: beets, beans,lettuce,broccoli,corn,parsnips,cabbage,cucumbers,peasleeks,tomatoes,spinach,onions,watermelon,Swiss chardleeks,squash,onions,peas,peppers, and radishes. According to Mrs. Pat, the head grounds keeper at the university has plenty of area on the gulf coast campus. Final placement would be left up to Dr. Taylor. In my opinion next to pavilion would be a great place to start the farmer's market. Therefore, we could double the size of the farmer's market by having a larger area to work with. We could use containers to start with and then create more by adding to existing locations around doorway a path were some containers currently located.Community BenefitsOne thing all off us in the state of Mississippi should be worried about is our health, the addition of a farm market to the campus sheared with a community of Long Beach and Gulfport would be socially responsible. The public relations aspect could be very good for the university. Today more student are thinking green could be a very powerful recruiting tool in years to come. SustainabilityThe belief that with a little help in funding at the very beginning to get the bed ready and some seeds the market would actually turn a profit. Through work study and volunteers to get it going and growing. The next year this could pay to hire a full time manager, as well as, contribute to a scholarship fund.
Fruits Should Be Incorporated in landscaping. One thing that should be address is the addition of Citrus tree, plum trees, pears tree, pomegranates and peaches in to the master plan as the University. Currently at Stanford University the student body now has healthy option in their cafeteria form the organically grown fruit harvested right on the grounds of the University. This program has been huge success with staff, as well as, student of Stanford. Currently we are under renovation at the gulf coast campus and in addition to the master plan, we should buy fruit trees instead of palm trees to save money. We would have to make sure that the farmer's market is assessible for everyone including the disabled. Raised beds would be very helpful for making it assessible for everyone. The raised bed also makes it easy to reach all sides of the garden.Planting in a block style layout will increase yields five fold over traditional row garden and 15 times offer a typical kitchen garden according to Colorado States university web note. (Garden notes #713)Growing seasonThe proximity to the Gulf Mexico will allow for 3 harvests a year from each raise bed. The addition of the fruit trees would add a fourth harvest.Cool season, warmseason, and late season would allow us to harvest: beets, beans,lettuce,broccoli,corn,parsnips,cabbage,cucumbers,peasleeks,tomatoes,spinach,onions,watermelon,Swiss chardleeks,squash,onions,peas,peppers, and radishes. According to Mrs. Pat, the head grounds keeper at the university has plenty of area on the gulf coast campus. Final placement would be left up to Dr. Taylor. In my opinion next to pavilion would be a great place to start the farmer's market. Therefore, we could double the size of the farmer's market by having a larger area to work with. We could use containers to start with and then create more by adding to existing locations around doorway a path were some containers currently located.Community BenefitsOne thing all off us in the state of Mississippi should be worried about is our health, the addition of a farm market to the campus sheared with a community of Long Beach and Gulfport would be socially responsible. The public relations aspect could be very good for the university. Today more student are thinking green could be a very powerful recruiting tool in years to come. SustainabilityThe belief that with a little help in funding at the very beginning to get the bed ready and some seeds the market would actually turn a profit. Through work study and volunteers to get it going and growing. The next year this could pay to hire a full time manager, as well as, contribute to a scholarship fund.
Monday, March 9, 2009
"One day, I want to become a Princess."
“One day, I want to become a Princess”
Once upon a time, there was this young girl named Gabrielle. She lived in a small town with her parents in an old home. Gabrielle’s family was not wealthy at all. She always had to settle for less. Every day after school Gabrielle’s parents made her clean the house from top to bottom. She could never go out and play with her friends because she was always cleaning her house. Every day as she would clean, she would dream about one day being a princess. Gabrielle would see herself having nice things, being pretty, wearing nice clothes, and being able to do what she wanted to do besides cleaning house. One day, three little birds came to the window sill and said, “Gabrielle, we know cleaning everyday is frustrating, but you should keep going to school so you can be a princess one day!” Gabrielle would just keep cleaning as they would tell her their advice. She would say, “Yes, I plan to stay in school and go to college.” Maybe one day my dream will come true, and I can become a princess.”
As time passed, Gabrielle was approaching graduation from high school. She had hoped to get a scholarship because she knew her parents could not afford to send her to college. Gabrielle had always been really creative in making clothes since she was never wealthy enough to go to the store to buy what she wanted. A month before graduation, Gabrielle received a letter in the mail stating she received a scholarship to go to a clothing design college. She was so excited! She could not wait! Gabrielle graduated from high school and could not wait to be on her own at college.
Four years later, Gabrielle could not believe her eyes! She was approaching graduation from college! She enjoyed college and learning more about designing clothes. She could not wait to get out in the work force to start putting her ideas into new designs. Gabrielle had hoped to find her Prince Charming while attending college, but she did not have any luck finding him. She was not too worried. She knew she would be busy with designing clothes and trying to become a princess.
After college, Gabrielle moved to a big city to work as a clothing designer. While working at a fashion show, she encountered a very nice guy. His name was Brad. Brad was tall with bright blue eyes. He was gorgeous! Gabrielle could not keep her eyes off of him. She thought, “When I was a young girl, all I dreamed about was becoming a princess, now all I dream about is him being my Prince Charming!” Gabrielle and Brad soon became a couple. After years of dating, Gabrielle and Brad decided to get married. They had a beautiful small wedding. They bought a big and beautiful home to start their new life together.
One morning, two years later, Gabrielle was very sick. She had never been this sick before in her life. Brad was very worried about her, so he made her a doctor’s appointment. Gabrielle went to the doctor, and she found out she was pregnant! She was very shocked but excited! She had always wanted children, but she did not plan on having children yet. She and Brad were at the peak of their careers and did not have time for children. Well, later on that day when Brad came home from work, she told him the news! Like her, he was shocked and excited. They immediately started planning.
Ten months later, Gabrielle, Brad, and their newest addition to the family, Sarah, were sitting outside on the porch with their dog, Max. As they were swinging, they were taken back at how far they had come together. Gabrielle thought to herself, “Wow, with everything I have been through in life, I had never thought I would be sitting here with my Prince Charming having accomplished all I have ever wanted in life.” With a smile, she gazed into her Prince Charming’s beautiful blue eyes and said to herself, “I really did become a Princess after all, and if I had never gone to college, it might not have ever happened.”
Once upon a time, there was this young girl named Gabrielle. She lived in a small town with her parents in an old home. Gabrielle’s family was not wealthy at all. She always had to settle for less. Every day after school Gabrielle’s parents made her clean the house from top to bottom. She could never go out and play with her friends because she was always cleaning her house. Every day as she would clean, she would dream about one day being a princess. Gabrielle would see herself having nice things, being pretty, wearing nice clothes, and being able to do what she wanted to do besides cleaning house. One day, three little birds came to the window sill and said, “Gabrielle, we know cleaning everyday is frustrating, but you should keep going to school so you can be a princess one day!” Gabrielle would just keep cleaning as they would tell her their advice. She would say, “Yes, I plan to stay in school and go to college.” Maybe one day my dream will come true, and I can become a princess.”
As time passed, Gabrielle was approaching graduation from high school. She had hoped to get a scholarship because she knew her parents could not afford to send her to college. Gabrielle had always been really creative in making clothes since she was never wealthy enough to go to the store to buy what she wanted. A month before graduation, Gabrielle received a letter in the mail stating she received a scholarship to go to a clothing design college. She was so excited! She could not wait! Gabrielle graduated from high school and could not wait to be on her own at college.
Four years later, Gabrielle could not believe her eyes! She was approaching graduation from college! She enjoyed college and learning more about designing clothes. She could not wait to get out in the work force to start putting her ideas into new designs. Gabrielle had hoped to find her Prince Charming while attending college, but she did not have any luck finding him. She was not too worried. She knew she would be busy with designing clothes and trying to become a princess.
After college, Gabrielle moved to a big city to work as a clothing designer. While working at a fashion show, she encountered a very nice guy. His name was Brad. Brad was tall with bright blue eyes. He was gorgeous! Gabrielle could not keep her eyes off of him. She thought, “When I was a young girl, all I dreamed about was becoming a princess, now all I dream about is him being my Prince Charming!” Gabrielle and Brad soon became a couple. After years of dating, Gabrielle and Brad decided to get married. They had a beautiful small wedding. They bought a big and beautiful home to start their new life together.
One morning, two years later, Gabrielle was very sick. She had never been this sick before in her life. Brad was very worried about her, so he made her a doctor’s appointment. Gabrielle went to the doctor, and she found out she was pregnant! She was very shocked but excited! She had always wanted children, but she did not plan on having children yet. She and Brad were at the peak of their careers and did not have time for children. Well, later on that day when Brad came home from work, she told him the news! Like her, he was shocked and excited. They immediately started planning.
Ten months later, Gabrielle, Brad, and their newest addition to the family, Sarah, were sitting outside on the porch with their dog, Max. As they were swinging, they were taken back at how far they had come together. Gabrielle thought to herself, “Wow, with everything I have been through in life, I had never thought I would be sitting here with my Prince Charming having accomplished all I have ever wanted in life.” With a smile, she gazed into her Prince Charming’s beautiful blue eyes and said to herself, “I really did become a Princess after all, and if I had never gone to college, it might not have ever happened.”
THE END!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Cramberry
Cramberry is a very unique website. I have never seen a website like Cramberry. I think it will be very useful in a classroom. As a teacher, I could have the students create flashcards by typing their vocabulary words and the definitions of the vocabulary words. Then, I could set time aside each day for the students to study their vocabulary flashcards. I would grade the students on grammar, spelling, and participation. Cramberry can be used for several different assignments just like this one for many different subjects. I will definitely use Cramberry in my classroom!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Second Life
I just created my person. I am SarahJean Smithson! lol. Honestly, I am not a fan of that website. I am just not into things like that. Maybe when I find out more about it, I will be more interested in it, but from my experience with it, I do not like it at all. It's superficial and wierd. I have several questions about it. Overall, I am not into it at all.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
My Thoughts on ACU Using The iphone.
I thought that the use of the iphone at ACU's campus was very interesting. It is a great way to integrate technology. The iphone allows students to find their way around campus, receive messages from instructors, update classes, check emails, attend classes online, order food, and get the latest events happening at school. I have mentioned several advantages of having the iphone, but I assure you there are countless others. USM uses the computer for the student's to access SOAR, and it uses the Go Gold card to put refunds on. Well, ACU uses the iphone to take care of everything. Student's even receive important updates or notices on their iphone like USM student's get Eagle Alert's on their cell phones. I think the iphone is a great idea. I would love to have iphones for the student's at USM.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Concept Mapping: Animal Kingdom Classification
Animal Kingdom Classification
I. Mammals
are vertebrates that have hair, and the females have mammary glands that produce milk for their young. Mammals are also warm-blooded.
A. Elephants
B. Dogs
II. Reptiles
are cold-blooded vertebrates that breathe with lungs and have skin covered in scales. They are amniotic egg layers, though some give birth to their young.
A. Alligators
1. Alligators love to sunbathe!
2. Alligators are meat eaters!!
B. Turtles
III. Amphibians
generally spend part of their lives in water and part on dry land. Their skin has no scales but it is soft and moist. They are cold-blooded.
A. Frogs
B. Toads
IV. Birds
are the largest number of tetrapod vertebrates, are warm-blooded egg layers and are unique in their covering of feathers. Believe it or not, some birds are flightless. For example, the penguin and ostrich.
A. Bluebirds
B. Doves
V. Fish
most are cold-blooded, entirely aquatic vertebrates that have paired fins, torpedo-like bodies, and lay eggs.
A. Goldfish
B. Tropical Fish
VI. Insects
are animals that have exoskeletons. They have six legs that are in pairs and most have wings. An external skeleton of chitin supports their body structure, which is comprised of three parts: head, thorax, and abdomen.
A. Insects
B. Beetles
VII. Arachnids
are insect-like arthropods with bodies comprised of two parts, the abdomen and the cephalothorax, which contains the head and thorax. They have four pairs of legs. They do not have an antennae or wings.
A. Spiders
B. Scorpions
I. Mammals
are vertebrates that have hair, and the females have mammary glands that produce milk for their young. Mammals are also warm-blooded.
A. Elephants
B. Dogs
II. Reptiles
are cold-blooded vertebrates that breathe with lungs and have skin covered in scales. They are amniotic egg layers, though some give birth to their young.
A. Alligators
1. Alligators love to sunbathe!
2. Alligators are meat eaters!!
B. Turtles
III. Amphibians
generally spend part of their lives in water and part on dry land. Their skin has no scales but it is soft and moist. They are cold-blooded.
A. Frogs
B. Toads
IV. Birds
are the largest number of tetrapod vertebrates, are warm-blooded egg layers and are unique in their covering of feathers. Believe it or not, some birds are flightless. For example, the penguin and ostrich.
A. Bluebirds
B. Doves
V. Fish
most are cold-blooded, entirely aquatic vertebrates that have paired fins, torpedo-like bodies, and lay eggs.
A. Goldfish
B. Tropical Fish
VI. Insects
are animals that have exoskeletons. They have six legs that are in pairs and most have wings. An external skeleton of chitin supports their body structure, which is comprised of three parts: head, thorax, and abdomen.
A. Insects
B. Beetles
VII. Arachnids
are insect-like arthropods with bodies comprised of two parts, the abdomen and the cephalothorax, which contains the head and thorax. They have four pairs of legs. They do not have an antennae or wings.
A. Spiders
B. Scorpions
Monday, February 2, 2009
Using Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom
I definitely support technology in the early childhood classrooms. The article, "Using Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom," has very supportive views of why technology should be used in the classroom and why it should be used with limitations. It is important for students to learn how to use technology at an early age because it plays such a huge role in our society today. Children need to able to engage in using what the "real world" utilizes everyday. When it comes to learning, there is nothing more "attention-getting" than having students learn by using television, movies, computers, and videos. Moreover, cameras and ipods are also great tools to use in the classroom. The computer programs today are very sufficient when it comes to teaching skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic to students. The advantages of technology is that almost everything being taught the students can see and hear. The use of technology in the classroom should be limited because students need time to interact with the teacher and other students. Interacting with others is very important. It is one way in which students learn to become social, develop personalities, likes and dislikes, and so forth. Students should not have to depend on technology to get the content across. Technology is a great resource to use when teaching, but it should be used to enhance what the children have already learned.
Kneas, K,M., & Perry, B,D. (2009). Using Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom. Retrieved February 2, 2009, from 'http://'teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry/using_technology.htm.
Kneas, K,M., & Perry, B,D. (2009). Using Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom. Retrieved February 2, 2009, from 'http://'teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry/using_technology.htm.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
How I would use certain tools in my classroom!
Word Processor, Spreadsheets, Databases, and Concept-mapping tools... How would I use these tools in my own classroom?
I would use word processor for students to write stories. I could also use word processor for a spelling word activity, so it would them know if they were spelling it wrong. Another activity would be to give students a list of vocabulary words and make them use the thesaurus to find synonyms. For a fun activity, I would make the students wrote in their own journal saved on the computer every week. Each student would have their own document. They would be able to use whatever font type, color, layout, etc. in their journal. The assignment would allow students to have fun while having to write and reflect on their week while being creative and utilizing their computer skills. I would use the spreadsheets for averaging grades and calculating the percentages of the class. Also, students would have math assignments to work with decimals and percentages and also finding averages on the spreadsheet. A spreadsheet is also good for a classroom roster. Databases would be used in my classroom to keep a record of all of my student's information. Therefore, I could also keep record of their test scores and information to help at the end of the year when I want to give them an overall evaluation. It would be beneficial because if any of their personal information changed, it would only be a click away instead of having to erase something I wrote or having to find a file somewhere. Concept-mapping tools would be used for each lesson I taught to the class. I would make them brainstorm, plan, and organize the information pertaining to the lesson I taught or was planning on teaching that week. I would also use a concept map for our goals as a class that year.
I would use word processor for students to write stories. I could also use word processor for a spelling word activity, so it would them know if they were spelling it wrong. Another activity would be to give students a list of vocabulary words and make them use the thesaurus to find synonyms. For a fun activity, I would make the students wrote in their own journal saved on the computer every week. Each student would have their own document. They would be able to use whatever font type, color, layout, etc. in their journal. The assignment would allow students to have fun while having to write and reflect on their week while being creative and utilizing their computer skills. I would use the spreadsheets for averaging grades and calculating the percentages of the class. Also, students would have math assignments to work with decimals and percentages and also finding averages on the spreadsheet. A spreadsheet is also good for a classroom roster. Databases would be used in my classroom to keep a record of all of my student's information. Therefore, I could also keep record of their test scores and information to help at the end of the year when I want to give them an overall evaluation. It would be beneficial because if any of their personal information changed, it would only be a click away instead of having to erase something I wrote or having to find a file somewhere. Concept-mapping tools would be used for each lesson I taught to the class. I would make them brainstorm, plan, and organize the information pertaining to the lesson I taught or was planning on teaching that week. I would also use a concept map for our goals as a class that year.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Week 2 News Headlines
WEEK 2 NEWS HEADLINES
1. APPLE. Macbook Air is the thinnest computer. A 1.3-HHZ INTEL PROCESSOR. 80G HARDRIVE
2. WRITELY.COM, an alternate software program to Microsoft Word. STAROFFICE.COM is also.
3. Blue-Ray DVD outputs 1080p. which scans all the lines at one time which gives it a better picture. Blue-Ray has a one sided 25G. DVD has 5G on one side. Some Blue-Rays are double sided. You cannot play Blue-Rays on regular DVD players. You can play standard DVDs on Blue Ray disc players.
4. GOOGLE'S CHROME, M. FIREFOX, AND INTERNET EXPLORER- I would use internet explorer because that is the one I am most familiar with. OPRA- is known to be the fastest browser out there. It always gets very good remarks.
5.GOOGLE EARTH is a program designed to show actual locations on Earth. It is an amazing tool to use in the classroom. It shows the topography of land and so forth. It would be great for geography and so forth.
1. APPLE. Macbook Air is the thinnest computer. A 1.3-HHZ INTEL PROCESSOR. 80G HARDRIVE
2. WRITELY.COM, an alternate software program to Microsoft Word. STAROFFICE.COM is also.
3. Blue-Ray DVD outputs 1080p. which scans all the lines at one time which gives it a better picture. Blue-Ray has a one sided 25G. DVD has 5G on one side. Some Blue-Rays are double sided. You cannot play Blue-Rays on regular DVD players. You can play standard DVDs on Blue Ray disc players.
4. GOOGLE'S CHROME, M. FIREFOX, AND INTERNET EXPLORER- I would use internet explorer because that is the one I am most familiar with. OPRA- is known to be the fastest browser out there. It always gets very good remarks.
5.GOOGLE EARTH is a program designed to show actual locations on Earth. It is an amazing tool to use in the classroom. It shows the topography of land and so forth. It would be great for geography and so forth.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Introduction
My name is Sarah Ladner. I have now been married to Marcus Ladner ,my high school sweetheart, for a year and three months. We live in Kiln, MS. I have three younger brothers and a younger sister. I actually love being the oldest! I attended Pearl River Community College for two years, and now I am currently enrolled at USM on the Gulf Coast. I am in the Elementary Education program, and I hope to graduate with endorsements in Reading, Science, and Social Studies. I love life, and I try to live it to the fullest each and everyday!
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