Audio And Text To Go
By By Lisa Wahl and Julie Duffield
I chose this article in April’s issue of L&L because I found it very interesting. Many times students are discouraged from using media to get quick information. In this article, however, we are given resources that actually show where people can get media for literature, non fiction and fiction pieces, current magazine articles, etc. I remember when I was in high school, it was very highly encouraged that reading was essential. I still believe this is true (being a Literature and Writing Studies major and all), but I do realize that some students learn in different capacities. For example, a student like myself who is a visual learner and prefers seeing things to comprehend them, might not benefit as much from audio media as an audio learner might.
1. Will literature on tape discourage students from actually reading material?
It is difficult to answer this question. Of course educators would encourage students to be in the habit of reading, but with the emergence of media, students might find it more beneficial and convenient to them to put their lesson and study materials on something easier and smaller than an oversized literature book. I believe that teachers should still stress the importance of reading and reading comprehension, but I think that this media is an excellent resource for those who might not be as quick as other readers.
2. How can educators monitor abuse of this resource?
I think it is essential for teachers to monitor the abuse of literature on tape. As an aspiring English teacher, I do not want students to get too comfortable with not having to read. Reading is an vital aspect of education. So, in order for teachers to monitor the use of this resource, perhaps there should be some projects/papers designed that make it impossible for students to complete by just solely listening to audio lessons.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Journal #8
Virtual Schooling
By Nikki Davis and Dale. S. Niederhauser
This article in L&L’s April 2007 was about Online Education. I thought it was a very pertinent article because here so many students today that are being educated through video and through the internet. It is important for others to be informed on what this type of schooling is.
I think distant learning is an excellent tool for students who are displaced and don’t have the ability to make to an educating facility. I also think that is a great tool for other types of lives (i.e. actors/actresses, vocalists, artists, etc.) that are too busy and unable to make it to school everyday. I do believe that this type of learning has great perks, but also it’s downfalls. I do not believe that students have the perk of seeing interacting with their teachers which may interfere with their social abilities. They might not get the proper attention to their studies, and they might not receive the same type of peer interaction.
What I think is wonderful, though, about online learning, is that certain teachers who are teaching the online courses, are given special training on the new use of technology and effectively using to teach whatever course they may be teaching. The biggest challenge, I believe, is communication. If proper communication is established, then I think this type of learning is essential and much needed for those who cannot make it into a classroom.
1. Will online learning continue to progress?
With the advances that technology is continually making, I do believe that facilitators of online learning will continue to make advances and make online learning easier to access and available to more students and families.
2. Will I ever use online learning for my children?
As successful as online learning might be, I do not foresee my own children using it. I enjoyed thoroughly, my time in high school and making friends and interacting with my teachers and peers.
By Nikki Davis and Dale. S. Niederhauser
This article in L&L’s April 2007 was about Online Education. I thought it was a very pertinent article because here so many students today that are being educated through video and through the internet. It is important for others to be informed on what this type of schooling is.
I think distant learning is an excellent tool for students who are displaced and don’t have the ability to make to an educating facility. I also think that is a great tool for other types of lives (i.e. actors/actresses, vocalists, artists, etc.) that are too busy and unable to make it to school everyday. I do believe that this type of learning has great perks, but also it’s downfalls. I do not believe that students have the perk of seeing interacting with their teachers which may interfere with their social abilities. They might not get the proper attention to their studies, and they might not receive the same type of peer interaction.
What I think is wonderful, though, about online learning, is that certain teachers who are teaching the online courses, are given special training on the new use of technology and effectively using to teach whatever course they may be teaching. The biggest challenge, I believe, is communication. If proper communication is established, then I think this type of learning is essential and much needed for those who cannot make it into a classroom.
1. Will online learning continue to progress?
With the advances that technology is continually making, I do believe that facilitators of online learning will continue to make advances and make online learning easier to access and available to more students and families.
2. Will I ever use online learning for my children?
As successful as online learning might be, I do not foresee my own children using it. I enjoyed thoroughly, my time in high school and making friends and interacting with my teachers and peers.
Journal #7
Should Schools Regulate Offsite Online Behavior?
By Nancy Willard and Lynn Wietecha
This entire article discussed whether or not school officials should regulate the use of online behavior of their students. There were one argument for each side of the question and each side had significant evidence and opinion to back up their answers. The first answer, yes—school officials should regulate the use of online behavior – argued that there are too many school related violent crimes that could be stopped if officials knew what was being posted online. The advocate for this opinion also mentioned that safety is a huge issue in public schools. School is the only place that a kid should feel completely safe, and now that is not the case because of the hate words and slander that is being posted online constantly now-a-days.
On the other side of the spectrum, another woman said no – school officlals should not regulate internet use of the students. She did agree that safety should be a primary concern for the school, but teachers are educators, not babysitters.
Schools definitely should be involved if something that is posted on the internet if it poses safety on students. But, officlals shouldn’t be the ones monitoring the use. That’s what parents and guardians should be for.
1. Who should monitor internet use of students?
I believe that parents should be monitoring internet use of their children. It is difficult enough for educators to keep up with behavior at school, then go home and have their own lives. The job of parents and guardians is to parent and guard their own kids. Once safety becomes an issue to their child, then the issue should be brought to the school for the administrators to handle.
2. How can parents monitor their children’s internet use?
Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to know everything that their child puts on the internet. That is why parents should create an atmosphere at home where their kids can be honest. This is a romanticized idea of family, but that is what I think it takes for parents to monitor their kids. It is not the job of the school to notice everything kids post on the internet. It is impossible.
By Nancy Willard and Lynn Wietecha
This entire article discussed whether or not school officials should regulate the use of online behavior of their students. There were one argument for each side of the question and each side had significant evidence and opinion to back up their answers. The first answer, yes—school officials should regulate the use of online behavior – argued that there are too many school related violent crimes that could be stopped if officials knew what was being posted online. The advocate for this opinion also mentioned that safety is a huge issue in public schools. School is the only place that a kid should feel completely safe, and now that is not the case because of the hate words and slander that is being posted online constantly now-a-days.
On the other side of the spectrum, another woman said no – school officlals should not regulate internet use of the students. She did agree that safety should be a primary concern for the school, but teachers are educators, not babysitters.
Schools definitely should be involved if something that is posted on the internet if it poses safety on students. But, officlals shouldn’t be the ones monitoring the use. That’s what parents and guardians should be for.
1. Who should monitor internet use of students?
I believe that parents should be monitoring internet use of their children. It is difficult enough for educators to keep up with behavior at school, then go home and have their own lives. The job of parents and guardians is to parent and guard their own kids. Once safety becomes an issue to their child, then the issue should be brought to the school for the administrators to handle.
2. How can parents monitor their children’s internet use?
Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to know everything that their child puts on the internet. That is why parents should create an atmosphere at home where their kids can be honest. This is a romanticized idea of family, but that is what I think it takes for parents to monitor their kids. It is not the job of the school to notice everything kids post on the internet. It is impossible.
Journal #6
Social Justice: Choice or Necessity?
By Colleen Swain and David Edyburn
This article was featured in ISTE’s March 2007 issue. The main concept of this article focused on the effect of technology on educational social justice. The article started out by describing the various ways that the use of computers/internet affected students. It also “explored the social justice implications of instructional technology and provided educators with a framework for understanding the effects of their decisions in using instructional technology in the classroom.
Research has found that in a few years, approximately 80% of workplaces will require that their employees are fluent in technology. This may not be possible with many students being brought up in classrooms and schools that either do not have technology available, or do not have educators that are able to teach about advances in the technological world. This is limiting our students to jobs that pay less and are not as professional.
A couple of questions to ponder…
1. What is at least one solution to giving students the ability to learn about technology?
For schools that may not possess the resources for every student to have their own computer, I think that time should be allotted in the curriculum to teach students about computers, word process, internet, and technology. In the lesson, not only should they be taught how to use these resources, but they should also be taught the importance of understanding the use of them in their futures.
2. How can work places use employees who might not be as fluent in technology as other applicants?
I think that employers who are looking for workers who are fluent in technology should provide a class or tutorial on their systems. Many employees may have the intellectual aptitude to succeed in their company – so, if they possess the ability to learn, they should be given the opportunity to learn about the technology.
By Colleen Swain and David Edyburn
This article was featured in ISTE’s March 2007 issue. The main concept of this article focused on the effect of technology on educational social justice. The article started out by describing the various ways that the use of computers/internet affected students. It also “explored the social justice implications of instructional technology and provided educators with a framework for understanding the effects of their decisions in using instructional technology in the classroom.
Research has found that in a few years, approximately 80% of workplaces will require that their employees are fluent in technology. This may not be possible with many students being brought up in classrooms and schools that either do not have technology available, or do not have educators that are able to teach about advances in the technological world. This is limiting our students to jobs that pay less and are not as professional.
A couple of questions to ponder…
1. What is at least one solution to giving students the ability to learn about technology?
For schools that may not possess the resources for every student to have their own computer, I think that time should be allotted in the curriculum to teach students about computers, word process, internet, and technology. In the lesson, not only should they be taught how to use these resources, but they should also be taught the importance of understanding the use of them in their futures.
2. How can work places use employees who might not be as fluent in technology as other applicants?
I think that employers who are looking for workers who are fluent in technology should provide a class or tutorial on their systems. Many employees may have the intellectual aptitude to succeed in their company – so, if they possess the ability to learn, they should be given the opportunity to learn about the technology.
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