Chapter 7 and Podcasting

I learned a few new things about podcasting. I had a general idea and learned a little more from watching the video. I know some people whole really enjoy watching them and do subscribe to them. I personally have never subscribed to one, but I have watched a few of them. I do not see how I would use one in my classroom. If I was to teach resource math I'm not sure how I would include it in my lesson plans.

It is similar to other applications because it is a new way of communicating with others for example social bookmarking and especially voicethread. It is a new way of communicating over the internet with sound. You can actually see pictures, videos, and hear sound all at the same time. Also, they are all benefits to teachers who want to educate their children on technology and different forms of communication. It is different from others because you can download it onto your computer or Ipod and it can be accessed at any time without using the internet. All of the other applications need the internet to be accessed. 

Yes, I do own an Ipod and I use it when I got to the gym and work out. I usually just use it to listen to music and sometimes watch a movie. I think if I found something that would apply to my students that I would use and Ipod in my classroom. Children enjoy learning or using different things so I wouldn't mind finding a way to make it fit into my lesson plan. It could be something simple like playing classical music while they are working on an in class assignment or taking a test. Advantages of online communication is that it provides more communication and options for people who are taking and online class or just really busy and it is easier to communicate online. Disadvantages are that tthe technology is taking place of a lot of face to face interaction. For younger children it might take time away from interaction and make it all on the internet which can cause poor social skills.

Jonassen, DJ, Howland, JH, Marra, RM, & Crismond, DC (2008). Meaningful Learning with Technology. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson.

Chapter 6

I really like blogs and wikis. Blogs are more for writing activities and since I will hopefully be teaching math so I don't see them being too helpful. Wiki's on the other than hand could be beneficial for my students to discuss their homework instead of emailing. Wikis are easier to cross things out and then write something new. If students are struggling with homework they can post their questions on here to have other students assit them. Also, if I have my students doing a group project they can plan on wikis who is going to do what for certain parts of the project. It is good for organizing the project if the students cannot all meet face-to-face.

I like the idea of socialbookmarking. I think it keeps all of your websites very organized and you don't have to be at your home computer to access them. It is nice that other people especially teachers can also view the websites and get ideas from my websites and then I can get ideas from theirs. My students may also find it useful so they can access any helpful websites I put on there that has to do with what we are learning. I think the voicethread is the most interesting of all. It involves/combines so many things into one big website. I think it would be beneficial for online classes or a fun project for any age students but especially the younger ones.

Tapped In could be a beneficial thing for teachers. It could help out teachers communicate with each other instead of having to meet face-to-face. It sounds like a good approach to get the community involved and have them understand the teaching style and what is going on in the classrooms, but it seems confusing. I have not had a chance to explore it that much but when I did try it seemed confusing.

Jonassen, DJ, Howland, JH, Marra, RM, & Crismond, DC (2008). Meaningful Learning with Technology. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson.