The article "9 Reasons Teachers Should Blog" was very interesting to me. It inspired me to want to use blogs in my classroom, with my students, and potentially keep one of my own. Blogs can be a great way to track student work and participation.
I was particularly intrigued when I read the line "no more papers written to be read by no one." All too often we write or have students write papers that no one besides the teacher ever reads, this is a very interesting concept to me. We put so much work into writing papers, and if the student is ok with it, it would be awesome to display that work in a positive way.
I also liked the idea of "building your own library of content and resources and share it with others." I think a blog or website would be a really cool way to organize content to use in my class.
Thanks,
John D.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Thing 2
Thoughts about Web 2.0
Web 2.0 was an amazing break though in internet technology, allowing people to not only read but also write in webpages (wikis). Students can talk to students down the street or across the world via webchats and video conferencing. The web has opened up many doors for all teachers to access knowledge and experience without ever having to leave the classroom.
For example, in my yearbook class, we could Skype or Google Hangout with a professional photographer, without that person actually having to come in and speak with the class. Students could ask questions live, and the guest speaker could respond immediately via video chat. Another thing students can do is work together on projects via functions like a Google Docs. This technology allows students to work together on a paper or a presentation from anywhere. This was not an available technology during Web 1.0.
This kind of technology and others can make the collaboration experience a lot more versatile, opening up a lot more opportunities for our students. Students can use different digital storytelling softwares to explain their ideas, if they aren't confident in their writing.
Another piece of technology that I use via Web 2.0 is Schoology. It allows for students to communicate with their teachers outside of school which has been revolutionary for my classes and the clubs I sponsor.
Here is a video I enjoyed about Web 2.0 and the evolution to Web 3.0.
Thanks!
John D.
Web 2.0 was an amazing break though in internet technology, allowing people to not only read but also write in webpages (wikis). Students can talk to students down the street or across the world via webchats and video conferencing. The web has opened up many doors for all teachers to access knowledge and experience without ever having to leave the classroom.
For example, in my yearbook class, we could Skype or Google Hangout with a professional photographer, without that person actually having to come in and speak with the class. Students could ask questions live, and the guest speaker could respond immediately via video chat. Another thing students can do is work together on projects via functions like a Google Docs. This technology allows students to work together on a paper or a presentation from anywhere. This was not an available technology during Web 1.0.
This kind of technology and others can make the collaboration experience a lot more versatile, opening up a lot more opportunities for our students. Students can use different digital storytelling softwares to explain their ideas, if they aren't confident in their writing.
Another piece of technology that I use via Web 2.0 is Schoology. It allows for students to communicate with their teachers outside of school which has been revolutionary for my classes and the clubs I sponsor.
Here is a video I enjoyed about Web 2.0 and the evolution to Web 3.0.
Thanks!
John D.
Thing 1
Hello!
Welcome to my first official blog post. Below are the 7 1/2 habits of being a lifelong learner.
Begin with the end in mind.
Accept responsibility for your own learning.
View problems as challenges.
Have confidence in yourself as a lifelong learner.
Create your own learning toolbox.
Use technology to your advantage.
Teach and mentor others.
Know the value of play.
The most challenging habit for me will be "Viewing Problems as Challenges." Often times we can be very busy and see all NEW work as a problem because it is distracting your from other work you need to do, however it would be best if we could see these "negatives" as "positives" and work through them and come out stronger than ever.
Another challenge I think I encounter is "Begin With The End In Mind." This habit requires thorough organization which I admit isn't one of my strong suits. The problem I have is that I have the end in mind, it's just all the parts in the middle that sometimes get lost.
I've acquired a lot of these habits, which makes me feel like a lifelong learner, which makes me happy. One that I do a lot is "Teach and Mentor Others" and "Know the Value of Play," in my field of work I am constantly showing others new technologies and showing them how to use them in fun ways, which is like play. I am confident in myself as a lifelong learner as I am always learning new technology and new ways to teach it.
As I work through this course, I need to focus on "Beginning with the End in Mind." Taking a fully online course on a beautiful summer day can be distracting, without goal setting and time management I will struggle with this course. However, I am confident in myself as a lifelong learner and know that I will overcome all distractions.
Thanks for reading!
John D.
Welcome to my first official blog post. Below are the 7 1/2 habits of being a lifelong learner.
Begin with the end in mind.
Accept responsibility for your own learning.
View problems as challenges.
Have confidence in yourself as a lifelong learner.
Create your own learning toolbox.
Use technology to your advantage.
Teach and mentor others.
Know the value of play.
The most challenging habit for me will be "Viewing Problems as Challenges." Often times we can be very busy and see all NEW work as a problem because it is distracting your from other work you need to do, however it would be best if we could see these "negatives" as "positives" and work through them and come out stronger than ever.
Another challenge I think I encounter is "Begin With The End In Mind." This habit requires thorough organization which I admit isn't one of my strong suits. The problem I have is that I have the end in mind, it's just all the parts in the middle that sometimes get lost.
I've acquired a lot of these habits, which makes me feel like a lifelong learner, which makes me happy. One that I do a lot is "Teach and Mentor Others" and "Know the Value of Play," in my field of work I am constantly showing others new technologies and showing them how to use them in fun ways, which is like play. I am confident in myself as a lifelong learner as I am always learning new technology and new ways to teach it.
As I work through this course, I need to focus on "Beginning with the End in Mind." Taking a fully online course on a beautiful summer day can be distracting, without goal setting and time management I will struggle with this course. However, I am confident in myself as a lifelong learner and know that I will overcome all distractions.
Thanks for reading!
John D.
Monday, June 27, 2016
My First Blogpost 36 Things WU
Hello internet and colleagues. This is my first post for our summer WU course.
Hope you're all having a great summer!
Sincerely,
John DeGiulio
Hope you're all having a great summer!
Sincerely,
John DeGiulio
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