I used symbaloo as my PLN and I like it! It is a great source for organization and I added EDM 310 blogspot to my network so that I will not forget it. I’m excited about learning more later on about PLN!
Thursday, September 25, 2014
BLOG POST 5
I have learned that a PLN (Personal Learning Networks) is a network that is designed for organizing information and keeping record of the websites that you use. It is like your own personal assistant or organizer. I can definitely see myself using one as a teacher! I know as a teacher I will be busy, busy, busy and with the PLN I can keep up with websites and other material that I use as a reference (so I do not have to worry about forgetting things).
I used symbaloo as my PLN and I like it! It is a great source for organization and I added EDM 310 blogspot to my network so that I will not forget it. I’m excited about learning more later on about PLN!
I used symbaloo as my PLN and I like it! It is a great source for organization and I added EDM 310 blogspot to my network so that I will not forget it. I’m excited about learning more later on about PLN!
BLOG POST 4
What do we need to know about asking questions to be an effective teacher?
To be an effective teacher, we need to know that questions are asked in order for something to be understood or to bring clarity. Questions help an individual gain more knowledge which takes a person into depths of information that seemed impossible to learn. Is it true that no question is a dumb question? I would say yes because if there are not any questions then how would our minds grow? If there are not any questions then how can your doctor find a better way to treat your cancer? How would teachers facilitate their lesson plans? How would businesses create new ways to make money? How could this paragraph be written? It is an evitable fact that questions are more important than we think that they are.
In Ben Johnson’s article, “The Right Way to Ask Questions in the Classroom”, he stated that questions need to be specific. After reading this article, not only did I realize how important asking questions were, but I realized that asking the right questions were important also. Did you know that asking the right questions can help your students learn more and help you (as the instructor) judge their understanding? Asking the right questions mean to ask open-ended questions (questions that are not yes/no questions and ask for details). For example, you may ask a student to tell you the details of World War II, instead of asking if World War II started in 1914. If you ask for a detailed answer, you will see how much a student understands and if they have been studying like they were supposed to.
In conclusion of my research I have learned that in order to be an effective teacher, one must know the importance of questions and asking the RIGHT questions!
To be an effective teacher, we need to know that questions are asked in order for something to be understood or to bring clarity. Questions help an individual gain more knowledge which takes a person into depths of information that seemed impossible to learn. Is it true that no question is a dumb question? I would say yes because if there are not any questions then how would our minds grow? If there are not any questions then how can your doctor find a better way to treat your cancer? How would teachers facilitate their lesson plans? How would businesses create new ways to make money? How could this paragraph be written? It is an evitable fact that questions are more important than we think that they are.
In Ben Johnson’s article, “The Right Way to Ask Questions in the Classroom”, he stated that questions need to be specific. After reading this article, not only did I realize how important asking questions were, but I realized that asking the right questions were important also. Did you know that asking the right questions can help your students learn more and help you (as the instructor) judge their understanding? Asking the right questions mean to ask open-ended questions (questions that are not yes/no questions and ask for details). For example, you may ask a student to tell you the details of World War II, instead of asking if World War II started in 1914. If you ask for a detailed answer, you will see how much a student understands and if they have been studying like they were supposed to.
In conclusion of my research I have learned that in order to be an effective teacher, one must know the importance of questions and asking the RIGHT questions!
Sunday, September 7, 2014
BLOG POST 3
What did I learn about peer editing?
The videos and slide show about peer editing offered information that will not only help us now, but will help us in the future (on jobs and in life). I agree that peer editing is a learning experience and that we need to learn how to use constructive criticism on our peers (since we will be future teachers one day). Peer editing will prepare us to learn how to deal with our future students and their parents. Peer editing will help us learn how to talk to others in a professional manner and teach us how to consider others when offering them constructive criticism. Having peer editing skills can help us keep a job, make new friends and keep the old ones! The videos and slide show was very interesting, informative, and beneficial.
Being positive, using compliments, and being specific are great ways to mention corrections to your classmates. Using those three techniques will keep you from offending others and help present your suggestion in a pleasant manner instead of rude and mean. I've learned that it is all about word choice. The words we use will make the difference between a rude comment and a positive comment. It is a great idea to practice what you are going to say, by speaking it out loud as if you are face-to-face with that person. This will help you hear what you sound like (as far a sounding rude or nice). By watching these videos, I have learned that the goal is to provide help to another person by helping them learn and not to tear down their character.
The videos and slide show about peer editing offered information that will not only help us now, but will help us in the future (on jobs and in life). I agree that peer editing is a learning experience and that we need to learn how to use constructive criticism on our peers (since we will be future teachers one day). Peer editing will prepare us to learn how to deal with our future students and their parents. Peer editing will help us learn how to talk to others in a professional manner and teach us how to consider others when offering them constructive criticism. Having peer editing skills can help us keep a job, make new friends and keep the old ones! The videos and slide show was very interesting, informative, and beneficial.
Being positive, using compliments, and being specific are great ways to mention corrections to your classmates. Using those three techniques will keep you from offending others and help present your suggestion in a pleasant manner instead of rude and mean. I've learned that it is all about word choice. The words we use will make the difference between a rude comment and a positive comment. It is a great idea to practice what you are going to say, by speaking it out loud as if you are face-to-face with that person. This will help you hear what you sound like (as far a sounding rude or nice). By watching these videos, I have learned that the goal is to provide help to another person by helping them learn and not to tear down their character.
Sunday, August 31, 2014
BLOG POST 2
1. The central message of the video was that just because you know information does not mean that you are a teacher. The author makes the case for this conclusion by demonstrating a teacher without teaching skills. In the video, you can see a teacher that knows what he is talking about, but he does not have experience with delivering information. You can see that the students are confused, the teacher is not standing in the correct position in order for the students to see what he is doing, and their is not any teacher-student interaction. I agree with the author's conclusion because teaching skills are needed in order for students to understand the information given. There is more to teaching than giving information. A teacher must be creative with their delivery, because one method of teaching may not satisfy all of your students.
2. After viewing the video, I believe that Roberts thinks that teaching in the 21st Century means to allow students to research and learn from self-study instead of learning from given information (hard facts).
3. I believe being a network student is a great way to learn. It teaches you how to research information, network with other people across the world (which increases communication skills), enhance study skills, enhance reading skills and vocabulary, and builds self-sufficient skills. I believe that teaching your students how to think and research on their own prepares them for life. When you teach your student how to be independent researchers then learning becomes easier than memorizing facts. If you teach your student how to be independent then wouldn't s/he be successful at time management (which could help s/he keep a job and pay his or her bills on time)? Being a network student will be time consuming, but the growth and learning experience is priceless.
4. The thesis of Vicki Davis' video is teaching your students how to learn. In response to that statement, I think that it is a good strategy. As a student, I can say that it seems that I learn easier when I research information on my own verses memorizing facts. It is a fun experience, especially when I am working with other students and learning from them as well. Teaching students to research information and do things on their own, helps them be better students.
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6. Is flipping a classroom new to me? The answer to this question is no. I remember completing homework assignments that include material that I learned that day and some material that I did not recognize (it would be a bonus problem). The next day, the teacher would go over the homework and the bonus problem (which introduced us to the new material that we would learn that day.) I believe that this method will be useful as a teacher because it helps the students learn how to become thinkers and enthusiastic about what they are learning. If I include a few new problems on their homework assignment for bonus points, then I can expect some students to attempt the problem for extra points (which builds enthusiasm and competitive skills).
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2. After viewing the video, I believe that Roberts thinks that teaching in the 21st Century means to allow students to research and learn from self-study instead of learning from given information (hard facts).
3. I believe being a network student is a great way to learn. It teaches you how to research information, network with other people across the world (which increases communication skills), enhance study skills, enhance reading skills and vocabulary, and builds self-sufficient skills. I believe that teaching your students how to think and research on their own prepares them for life. When you teach your student how to be independent researchers then learning becomes easier than memorizing facts. If you teach your student how to be independent then wouldn't s/he be successful at time management (which could help s/he keep a job and pay his or her bills on time)? Being a network student will be time consuming, but the growth and learning experience is priceless.
4. The thesis of Vicki Davis' video is teaching your students how to learn. In response to that statement, I think that it is a good strategy. As a student, I can say that it seems that I learn easier when I research information on my own verses memorizing facts. It is a fun experience, especially when I am working with other students and learning from them as well. Teaching students to research information and do things on their own, helps them be better students.
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6. Is flipping a classroom new to me? The answer to this question is no. I remember completing homework assignments that include material that I learned that day and some material that I did not recognize (it would be a bonus problem). The next day, the teacher would go over the homework and the bonus problem (which introduced us to the new material that we would learn that day.) I believe that this method will be useful as a teacher because it helps the students learn how to become thinkers and enthusiastic about what they are learning. If I include a few new problems on their homework assignment for bonus points, then I can expect some students to attempt the problem for extra points (which builds enthusiasm and competitive skills).
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Thursday, August 28, 2014
BLOG POST 1
1. What are the things (if any) you have heard about EDM310?
Some things that I have heard about EDM310 is that it is rigorous and a tough class to pass.
2. What fears (if any) do you have about EDM310? I do not have any fears about EDM310. I believe that I can conquer the battle. Ha!
3. Compare and contrast EDM310 with other courses you have taken in college or high school. EDM310 is different form other courses because it involves much more technology time and encourages students to be self-sufficient much more. It is similar to other courses because it involves interaction with other students and the professor, encourages students to be punctual, and it allows time for students to be creative with their work.
4. What do you think will be the most difficult thing for you in EDM310? The most difficult thing that I think would be difficult for me in EDM310 would be being consistent with devoting 9 hours a week to assignments... But I believe I can do it!
5. What is the best way for you to address this "most difficult" aspect of EDM310? The best way that I can address the most difficult aspect of EDM310 is to keep a positive attitude about the class and its requirements and use the resources given to me wisely (such as the students and staff that we can call or email if we have trouble).
6. What questions do you still have about EDM310? What ideas do you have about how to address those questions? At this moment I do not have any questions or worries. I am going to make the best out of this semester!
2. What fears (if any) do you have about EDM310? I do not have any fears about EDM310. I believe that I can conquer the battle. Ha!
3. Compare and contrast EDM310 with other courses you have taken in college or high school. EDM310 is different form other courses because it involves much more technology time and encourages students to be self-sufficient much more. It is similar to other courses because it involves interaction with other students and the professor, encourages students to be punctual, and it allows time for students to be creative with their work.
4. What do you think will be the most difficult thing for you in EDM310? The most difficult thing that I think would be difficult for me in EDM310 would be being consistent with devoting 9 hours a week to assignments... But I believe I can do it!
5. What is the best way for you to address this "most difficult" aspect of EDM310? The best way that I can address the most difficult aspect of EDM310 is to keep a positive attitude about the class and its requirements and use the resources given to me wisely (such as the students and staff that we can call or email if we have trouble).
6. What questions do you still have about EDM310? What ideas do you have about how to address those questions? At this moment I do not have any questions or worries. I am going to make the best out of this semester!
Sunday, August 24, 2014
PRACTICE BLOG Post
1.
I. Who am I
A. Tyeshay Biggs
1. Optimistic/postive
2. Hard-working
3. Determined
II. Why do I want to be an educator?
A. To help people succeed.
B. To inspire others
III. What does an educator do in his or her practice?
A. Find ways to help others learn
B. Help/support the success of others
C. Mentor
D. Study new information
IV. What are my passions
A. Mentor the youth, keeping them out of trouble
2. Hello my fellow classmates! My name is Tyeshay (Ty-e-shay) Biggs and I am a junior here at USA, majoring in elementary education. I am 23 years old and I have been born and raised here in Mobile, AL. I once lived in Cleveland, Ohio at the age of two and spent the rest of my life in Mobile. I have not lived many places but I have traveled to many places (like Mexico and Canada). I love to travel and site-see (I'm always down for a road trip)!
I have a total of 1 sisters and 4 brothers (I love them all)! I am the baby and proud of it. Anyway, I graduated high school from W.P. Davidson and I was number 9 of my class with a 4.3 GPA.... I'm proud of that too! I ended up at south because it was close to home and they had the best offer as far as pursuing an education. My major interest, besides being a teacher, is mentoring teenage girls and becoming a motivational speaker.
3. I want to enter the field of education because I am people person and I love children. I like to teach and help others understand different concepts and ideas. I like to guide and mentor so I think that being a teacher is great way to do the things that I love.
4. The work of an educator entails studying and being up-to-date on new information. It is important to know about technology and other new products, especially if your students use them. If you are up-to-date then their is a possibility of facilitating your lesson plans and helping your students understand the material better.
The work of an educator entails maintaining a positive attitude. Maintaining a positive attitude helps you deal with the stress that you may experience at school while teaching and it helps you show your students how to be positive through their day at school (you are also a mentor when you are an educator).
5. This picture demonstrates my passion. I want to work with children more than anything and I want to become a better teacher.
rossieronline.usc.edu
6. Another interesting fact about me is that I like to write poems, music and stories and i would love to use my gift of writing to teach my students.
I. Who am I
A. Tyeshay Biggs
1. Optimistic/postive
2. Hard-working
3. Determined
II. Why do I want to be an educator?
A. To help people succeed.
B. To inspire others
III. What does an educator do in his or her practice?
A. Find ways to help others learn
B. Help/support the success of others
C. Mentor
D. Study new information
IV. What are my passions
A. Mentor the youth, keeping them out of trouble
2. Hello my fellow classmates! My name is Tyeshay (Ty-e-shay) Biggs and I am a junior here at USA, majoring in elementary education. I am 23 years old and I have been born and raised here in Mobile, AL. I once lived in Cleveland, Ohio at the age of two and spent the rest of my life in Mobile. I have not lived many places but I have traveled to many places (like Mexico and Canada). I love to travel and site-see (I'm always down for a road trip)!
I have a total of 1 sisters and 4 brothers (I love them all)! I am the baby and proud of it. Anyway, I graduated high school from W.P. Davidson and I was number 9 of my class with a 4.3 GPA.... I'm proud of that too! I ended up at south because it was close to home and they had the best offer as far as pursuing an education. My major interest, besides being a teacher, is mentoring teenage girls and becoming a motivational speaker.
3. I want to enter the field of education because I am people person and I love children. I like to teach and help others understand different concepts and ideas. I like to guide and mentor so I think that being a teacher is great way to do the things that I love.
4. The work of an educator entails studying and being up-to-date on new information. It is important to know about technology and other new products, especially if your students use them. If you are up-to-date then their is a possibility of facilitating your lesson plans and helping your students understand the material better.
The work of an educator entails maintaining a positive attitude. Maintaining a positive attitude helps you deal with the stress that you may experience at school while teaching and it helps you show your students how to be positive through their day at school (you are also a mentor when you are an educator).
5. This picture demonstrates my passion. I want to work with children more than anything and I want to become a better teacher.
rossieronline.usc.edu
6. Another interesting fact about me is that I like to write poems, music and stories and i would love to use my gift of writing to teach my students.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
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