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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449710491418962449.post-8717889677984162172013-08-15T05:51:00.002-07:002013-08-15T05:51:37.933-07:00Video Games as Testing ToolsIn the August 7th, edition of Education Week there was an article entitled, "Researchers SEe Video Games as Testing Tools: Play used to gauge noncognitive skills. The main contents surrounds two main questions: Is it possible to use gaming for assessment and instruction concurrently? Would the platform of video gaming provide a peak into students social emotional growth?<br />
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I found both questions interesting. As a K-12 educator for years-and a mother of 5- I spent many spring nights and mornings soothing the fragile egos and fears of my little ones worried that they would not score as expected on state tests. I feed my children a good dinner the night before and breakfast the next day, made sure they had a good night's sleep and packed snacks and hid notes in hope to boost their perception of the day's outcome. In the classroom, I walked around the room patting backs,whispering, "You're doing great!", and playing soothing music during breaks. I am not sure any of my acts helped, but I felt better trying to blend the line between learning as assessment.<br />
If gaming would help students settle into a cognitive state and allow educators to use the data to build more effective learning I would say GREAT! <br />
<br />However, I never worried about measuring student non-cognitive skills because I was with them everyday. I watched them make friends and fight. I watched them comfort and pick. I saw them band together to support each other and attack. Each social emotional issue usually came with tears (happy and sad). Then I was lucky enough to work in a school that had adopted Dr. Ernest Boyers' Basic School Virtues. We taught these virtues, spoke these virtues,and lived these virtues as a learning community. Parents use the vocabulary at home, teachers used it at school, and all support staff made sure they checked in with the students to enure there was complete fusion of our virtues and our learning community. You could feel the positive, supportive climate when you walked in the school. The energy was high, consistent, and supportive. We knew the student population had bought into and owned the importance of social emotional well being.<br />
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So now, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is looking to see how video games can help. Hmm. don't get me wrong, I think the cognitive gain from gaming is very important and understand why this platform builds literacy. What I am not sure of is the need to focus on the assessment aspect of the games from the non-cognitive side. I would rather see the games used to develop our cognitive side with the social emotional aspect blended in.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449710491418962449.post-42393043712928087032013-06-20T19:22:00.000-07:002013-06-20T19:22:04.264-07:00Evolution of Technology in SchoolsThe challenge of keeping pace with technology in our classrooms in a visual:
<a href="http://www.masterofartsinteaching.net/tech/"><img src="http://ig.masterofartsinteaching.net/schools.png" alt="Then Versus Now: How Technology in Schools Has Changed Over Time" width="500" border="0" /></a><br />Image source: <a href="http://www.masterofartsinteaching.net">www.masterofartsinteaching.net</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04515207180884134776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449710491418962449.post-70858378062899016472013-06-02T12:08:00.001-07:002013-06-02T12:08:08.725-07:00Conference Format and Process Time<b>Background:</b> I am a high school physics/chemistry teacher who was converted to using technology productively into my teaching about 7 years ago. Since then I have attended a number of educational technology conferences, large and small, in order to learn from others' experience and advice. <br />
<b>Today's Conference:</b> As I reflected on what I learned today (June 1, 2013), I thought it was particularly effective to structure the morning with 20 minute long breakout sessions that focused on one topic. That amount of time gave me enough information about the topic, a web address or two to bookmark for later perusal, and some great ideas. If the sessions had been longer, I probably would have been off to one of the web sites researching what the presenter was speaking about but no longer listening to the presentation. Then, after lunch the luxury (!) of time to process and brainstorm with colleagues was especially productive. <br />
<b>Applying it to my teaching:</b> I needed the reminder of how valuable process and brainstorm time is to facilitating group synergy. Too often in the rush to get through the curriculum or to cover the topics on an AP Exam, I have failed to allow my students to benefit from the collaboration and inspiration that results from group free time to work on topics/projects of direct interest to them. Because I made the decision to "flip" my classroom this past year, there has been more time for group work. What was reinforced for me today was a reminder of was how valuable to students this time can be. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449710491418962449.post-88076671367918532782013-06-01T18:34:00.000-07:002013-06-01T18:34:42.331-07:00Creating the liquid networkDr. Stokes recently put a name to the idea that teachers collaborate and develop ideas whenever and wherever we can. This is the liquid network. I picture a simmering pot of homemade soup on the stove. You add a little of this and some of that, all in an attempt to concoct the perfect recipe. Today's workshop gave us the opportunity to sample new recipes while letting others simmer a while. I am completely overwhelmed, but in a good way. I can't wait to try out all my new recipes!mbmousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834623331168440333noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449710491418962449.post-5386717848469930802013-06-01T12:53:00.002-07:002013-06-01T12:53:37.587-07:00I am here today because I am trying to find good resources for a skill-based class. I liked many of the options presented to enhance learning, but at the same time, I feel the huge responsibility of using technology efficiently. <br />
The big question is not just how to promote learning by using technology, there are many other aspects that concern me (time consuming, resources at my building, purpose for each activity, connection with the learning targets). I feel this workshop answered some of these concerns, but I also believe that in the long way, as educator I will have to sort all the challenges that involve the use of technology inside and outside the classroom.Sandy Apontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04948456946278193059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449710491418962449.post-25979464534421459882013-06-01T12:25:00.001-07:002013-06-01T12:25:07.289-07:00Great ideasI really appreciate the opportunity to come to this event. I am always looking for more ideas to use with my students. In the past, I have been in seminars that cater only to elementary teachers. I always check to make sure that the material will be relevant to me as a high school teacher, but it never works out that way. At my school when we do PD, it is always about the math department and what would work for them, because our curriculum person is math-minded. I love coming to an event at a university where all ages groups and content areas are welcomed and accepted. I would love to hear about other workshops that Avila is presenting. I also would love to know if anyone knows of other technology seminars or workshops where I can gain more tools for our current students. I am nervous about our district's move to one on one with our students and not having enough resources to really use the computers. I don't want to just use technology for technology sake, but rather to use technology to reach my students.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12316371655404404422noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449710491418962449.post-74625785254917035382013-06-01T12:00:00.000-07:002013-06-01T12:00:34.726-07:00A Great DayThis has been a great day. I tried to convince two friends to come with me and they will be very jealous when I share all of the information with them. The information that was shared was amazing. Also, the sharing of information with the others at my table was very helpful. Hearing what others are doing is always energizing for me. I enjoyed having work time and being able to try all of the new things I learned. It was also so helpful to have someone standing by who could help. Thank you Dr. Stokes and everyone at Avila for doing this.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06231331113876556377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449710491418962449.post-74739399917466862742013-06-01T11:32:00.001-07:002013-06-01T11:32:22.538-07:00Great use of my day!I signed up for this day of technology exploration knowing that I would be exhausted from the whirlwind of the last days of school. I'm not gonna lie, I almost considered not coming and sleeping in instead! However, I'm so glad that I listened to the angel on my right shoulder and came. The interaction with those at my table, as well as the ideas presented from the workshops have been motivating and helpful. I am completely shocked that this room is not filled to overflowing with attendees. I will get the word out sooner to my school building, and send reminders, so that we can fill this place to capacity. Well done, Dr. Stokes and all others!Mrs. Ekstrandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06492105965393306065noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449710491418962449.post-45366784417870227192013-05-29T10:19:00.000-07:002014-07-29T05:22:27.790-07:00Welcome<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times;">Welcome to the second session of Ridiculous Innovation Professional Learning Network (PLN). Click
on the links to the left that corresponds with your interest to add content
created at Ridiculous Innovation: A day of learning. You will also be
able to post comments to other professional's creations to increase
learning exponentially. Have fun and enjoy your experiential learning.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449710491418962449.post-34004665455296316882013-02-12T18:40:00.001-08:002013-02-28T18:47:07.627-08:00Academic Curation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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“‘Stories of art’ are produced through the curatorial process of
selection, juxtaposition and interpretation of art as exhibitions and
‘permanent’ displays. These processes affect not just what the visitors
see but how they are encouraged to construct meaning and understand
their experiences. Additionally, catalogs and other exhibition
publications enable curatorial decision-making to be disseminated far
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in the field of education requires these same attributes as espoused by
Robbins – selection, juxtaposition, and interpretation – with different
content: that which is to be learned. The authors contend that curation
of curriculum should be the story of selected content, which provides
learners with opportunities to experience or view differing
perspectives. The “permanent display” of educational curation allows the
learner limitless opportunities to re-view and re-experience the
multiple perspectives, with the ability to construct meaning each time
the content is experienced. " (Stokes, Donnell, Eaton, Sherman, in press)</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449710491418962449.post-1763331803253255452012-08-16T14:45:00.001-07:002012-08-16T14:45:33.098-07:00Edmodo Rolls Out Teacher ResourcesAlthough I tweeted this information recently, I wanted to make sure and share it with the RI PLN users. Edmodo just rolled out a Teacher Resource kit for using Edmodo. I know that some of you were considering this and wanted to share the information.<br />
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The following materials were created to support teachers who are preparing to
rollout Edmodo in their classroom. The content below includes materials created
by the Edmodo team as well as a selection of content created by educators and
shared in the Edmodo communities.<br />
<b>Getting started:</b><br />
<a href="http://help.edmodo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Security_BestPractices.pdf" title="Security Best Practices">Security
Best Practices</a><br />
<a href="http://help.edmodo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Edmodo_Guidelines.docx">Sample
Edmodo Guidelines</a><br />
<a href="http://help.edmodo.com/twenty-ways-to-use-edmodo/" target="_blank" title="20 Ways to Use Edmodo">20 Ways
to Use Edmodo</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Edmodo_OnePager.pdf" title="Edmodo One Pager">Edmodo One Pager</a><br />
<b>Getting students started:<a href="http://help.edmodo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Edmodo_Guidelines.docx"> </a></b><br />
<a href="http://help.edmodo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Sample_CodeOfConduct.doc">Sample
Code of Conduct</a><br />
<a href="http://help.edmodo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Student_Guide.pdf">Student
Guide to Edmodo (for students)</a><br />
<a href="https://edmodo.mediacore.tv/media/how-to-create-a-student-account" target="_blank" title="How to Create a Student Account">How to set up a Student Account (video)</a><br />
<b>Getting parents started:</b><br />
<a href="http://help.edmodo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Sample_Parent_Intro_Letter.doc">Sample
Letter to Parents- Introduction to Edmodo</a><br />
<a href="http://help.edmodo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Sample_Parent_Invite.docx">Sample
Letter to Parents- Invitation to Edmodo</a><br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ParentAccounts_parents_May12.docx" target="_blank" title="Parent Account Overview">Parent Account Overview (for parents)</a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449710491418962449.post-69940734812035833582012-07-30T12:04:00.002-07:002012-07-30T12:04:59.183-07:00Today you are a designer!
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