netvibes
Posted by: jokane92408 on: November 10, 2009
In the Life of a Child
Posted by: jokane92408 on: November 7, 2009
Quotes
Posted by: jokane92408 on: November 7, 2009
Education is understanding relationships. George Washington Carver
The important thing is not to stop questioning. Albert Einstein
To stimulate life, leaving it then free to develop, to unfold,
herein lies the first task of the teacher. Maria Montessori
The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves
throughout their lives. Robert Maynard Hutchins
Excellence is not an act but a habit. The things you do the most
are the things you will do best. Marva Collins
Being able to help someone learn something is a talent. Margaret Riel
Education’s responsibility is to replace an empty mind with an open one. Malcolm Forbes
Teaching, is not just a job. It is a human service, and it must be thought of as a mission.
Dr. Ralph Tyler
BE THE CHANGE
Posted by: jokane92408 on: November 7, 2009
The Future of Technology
Posted by: jokane92408 on: November 7, 2009
Technology in the Elementary Classroom
Posted by: jokane92408 on: November 7, 2009
Twellow
Posted by: amyschus on: November 7, 2009
With all of the Twitter apps out there, I decided to check out Twellow. Known as the Twitter Yellow Pages, Twellow let’s you connect with people through Twitter based on what their occupation is. Registering for Twellow is free and easy, allowing you to update your Twellow profile so people can decide if they want to follow you.
For our blog, based on behavior management, Twellow would be ideal for teachers. Under the category of “education,” one can find thousands of people registered through Twellow. This would be helpful for educators who are interested in seeing what other teachers are saying on Twitter. They may be able to get some ideas from each other and maybe even ask for help! Twitter has the power to connect millions of people from around the globe, and Twellow is just a way to help guide Twitterers with who they want to follow. Whether you’re into sports, real estate, law, or education, you can find someone on Twitter through Twellow who shares the same interests as you or has the same job as you and connect with them!
Let’s take a look at some “Twistori”
Posted by: kovary12 on: November 5, 2009
My assignment was to choose a “twitter application” and review it. After much exploration, I came across an application entitled, “Twistori.” This application is based on twitter and inspiried by the ”We Feel Fine” database I discussed in a previous blog. “Twistori” displays the following six clickable emotions: love, hate, think, believe, feel, and wish. When an emotion is selected, a feed of tweets that encompase that emotion immediatley begins flowing on the page. The page automatically scrolls itself every two seconds, displaying one new tweet as it goes.
I see this application being used mainly as a cure for boredom; however, if executed properly, I feel as though it could be brought into the classroom. Because censorship is an issue with this application, I do not feel it would be appropriate to show to students below the high school level. However, at the high school level, it could be a great way to grab the attention of students when introducing a lesson. Some relative lessons could include parts of speech, using emotion in one’s writing, and including personal experience in one’s writing. A major reason why “Twistori” would be a great success in teaching writing to high schools students nowadays coincides with the technological advancement we are experiencing. Teachers need to keep up with the times if they have any hope of being able to relate to their students. “Twistori” is something students can relate to; whether they use Twitter or not, they are sure to find the tweets entertaining and relatable to their personal lives. Consequently, they will be more likely to take an interest in the lesson.
Twitter: What Does Following Say About You?
Posted by: amyschus on: November 2, 2009
As a regular reader of dooce, I decided to follow her on Twitter, as well. For about two years, I have been reading her blog. When I started reading, I would visit the site whenever I thought about it. When I was up late at night, procrastinating homework, or just looking for something to do. Now, two years later, I make it a daily habit to visit dooce. Whether it’s to check a new post or look at her Daily Photo, or her Daily Chuck, I’m always there. Following her on Twitter is no different. She tweets about 2 to 3 times a day, so whenever I feel like checking Tweetie on my iPhone, I can usually get a good laugh out of one of her tweets.
When I decided to follow dooce (or Heather Armstrong) on Twitter, I never even thought of the types of people she followed or the types of people who followed her. When I decided to look into it, I definitely found some trends that reflect the kind of person she is. For instance, most of the people she follows are pretty funny. Some are witty, some have dry humor, but overall, all are generally entertaining. After what I feel like knowing dooce for a couple of years now, I expect nothing less. She is extremely funny, which makes sense why she would choose to follow these people. Most of the people she follows also have blogs or some type of original website of their own. Reading someone’s blog and following them on Twitter are two completely different things, but if you read and enjoy their blog, you’re likely to enjoy following them, as well.
Finally, dooce is following 201 people. For me, someone who is only following less than 20 people on Twitter, that seems like a lot. But when you see how many people are following her, it looks like nothing. Dooce has a whopping 1,425,676 followers. Some of them are likely to be spammers, but not the majority of them. Even if you were to cut that number in half, to have over 700,000 followers is amazing. I cannot, however, say that I am surprised. Dooce has a huge following when it comes to her blog, so who would expect Twitter would be any different?
Authors
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jokane92408
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amyschus
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kovary12
- Let’s take a look at some “Twistori”
- Who do you follow?
- “We Feel Fine” with Web 2.0
- Managing a Camden Classroom
- More Comfortable with a Camera
- “Cool” Communication in the Classroom
- The Behaviorist Theory
- To Teach Technology is to Teach Literacy
- From Failures to “Freedom Writers”
- Changing Paces, Switching Spaces
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jess614
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