Below is a document put together collectively in a group effort through Google Docs. I worked with two fellow classmates researching and pulling out key points involved in using copyright information to report on and further our knowledge of our rights in using copyright materials in our classrooms.
Copyright_Britt_Tess_Christa(2)
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
eXCeL SPReaDSHeeT CRoSSWoRD PuZZLe: NeTS I, II, & III
422 Crossword
Above is a crossword puzzle I created using Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet. Through the online tutorials provided by Atomic Learning, I was able to apply the proper formatting to create a working puzzle. This was embedded into my blog using Scribd.
Above is a crossword puzzle I created using Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet. Through the online tutorials provided by Atomic Learning, I was able to apply the proper formatting to create a working puzzle. This was embedded into my blog using Scribd.
CLaSSRooM NeWSLeTTeR: NeTS I & III
Below is a Classroom Newsletter that I created using Microsoft Word. Through Word I utilized graphics, drop cap text, borders, specialized bullet points, and tables. I embedded this newsletter into my blog with Scribd.
422 Newsletter
422 Newsletter
iMoVie: NeTS I, II, & III
Here is short Public Service Announcement I created on a MAC computer using iMovie about California State University San Marcos. Through the different tools within iMovie I was able to edit video clips, incorporate transitions from one slide to the next in order to achieve a smooth flow to the picture, and added audio, text and special effects, as well I incorporated a personalized voice over. Feel free to press play for a preview!
Monday, August 3, 2009
MooF WiKi: NeTS I, II, & III
MooF
http://csusmwebtools.wetpaint.com/page/Moof
http://www.embedit.in/QXUykpDu6A
This is a Wiki page that I created using Wetpaint. Wikis can be accessed, commented on and edited by all users. For my Wiki page, I found a free social network music media player called Moof, that allows one to search and save music and videos by any artist into a personal library to be played at their convenience. As well Moof allows one to upload their own person music from iTunes into their Moof library as a backup of files. Moof also allows access from any computer. I have embedded my Wiki into this blog using Embedit.
http://csusmwebtools.wetpaint.com/page/Moof
http://www.embedit.in/QXUykpDu6A
This is a Wiki page that I created using Wetpaint. Wikis can be accessed, commented on and edited by all users. For my Wiki page, I found a free social network music media player called Moof, that allows one to search and save music and videos by any artist into a personal library to be played at their convenience. As well Moof allows one to upload their own person music from iTunes into their Moof library as a backup of files. Moof also allows access from any computer. I have embedded my Wiki into this blog using Embedit.
JouRNaL #7: NeTS I, II, III, & V
Reynard, R (2009, July). Beyond Social Networking: Building Toward Learning Communities. THE Journal, Retrieved August 3, 2009, from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume_35_2007_2008_/MayNo7/L_L_May_2008.htm
This article touches on the ups and downs of social networking sites and there relevance to the classroom. In the article it is suggested that an integration of social networking sites and the classroom could be a way for teachers and students to connect on a level that is more comfortable for the student, the fact of the matter is teachers and students are supposed to be socializing on that aspect. Students use these networking sites to express themselves, talk to friends, and many other things that they usually attempt to separate from their school and classroom settings, it is a place from them to have their own secure private space that teachers, parents, and people who they do not consider friends cannot invade.
Questions:
1. Is it a good thing to have teachers and students become friend on social networking sites?
In my opinion, not so much! I do not think that the line between teacher and student should be crosses in cyberspace any more than it is allowed in face- to- face setting. If students and teachers are not allowed to converse on a phone call, they should not be socializing on the web either. Once the teacher and student are not in class together and there are no issues around legal age, if one wants to befriend the other on a social networking site that could be fine. There could be a class based site were students and teachers interact (as we have with Blackboard and WebCT), but class agendas and issues should not held in the networks of facebook, twitter, or any other social site.
2. Are there any risks integrating social networking sites with classes?
Yes! Social networking sites can contain much personal information and that can be used against either party in any situation, plus everything is text form (emails and all forms of messaging) can be taken out of context and statements can be interpreted incorrectly. Tone cannot be heard through text and therefore if you are not completely familiar with the person with whom you are exchanging text/messages with, many things can be construed wrong. I think it is a bad idea all together; the worlds should be kept separate.
This article touches on the ups and downs of social networking sites and there relevance to the classroom. In the article it is suggested that an integration of social networking sites and the classroom could be a way for teachers and students to connect on a level that is more comfortable for the student, the fact of the matter is teachers and students are supposed to be socializing on that aspect. Students use these networking sites to express themselves, talk to friends, and many other things that they usually attempt to separate from their school and classroom settings, it is a place from them to have their own secure private space that teachers, parents, and people who they do not consider friends cannot invade.
Questions:1. Is it a good thing to have teachers and students become friend on social networking sites?
In my opinion, not so much! I do not think that the line between teacher and student should be crosses in cyberspace any more than it is allowed in face- to- face setting. If students and teachers are not allowed to converse on a phone call, they should not be socializing on the web either. Once the teacher and student are not in class together and there are no issues around legal age, if one wants to befriend the other on a social networking site that could be fine. There could be a class based site were students and teachers interact (as we have with Blackboard and WebCT), but class agendas and issues should not held in the networks of facebook, twitter, or any other social site.
2. Are there any risks integrating social networking sites with classes?
Yes! Social networking sites can contain much personal information and that can be used against either party in any situation, plus everything is text form (emails and all forms of messaging) can be taken out of context and statements can be interpreted incorrectly. Tone cannot be heard through text and therefore if you are not completely familiar with the person with whom you are exchanging text/messages with, many things can be construed wrong. I think it is a bad idea all together; the worlds should be kept separate.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
JouRNaL #6: NeTS IV
Richardson, K (2008, May). Don't Feed the Trolls: Using Blogs to Teach Civil Discourse. Learning & Leading with Technology, 35, Retrieved July 28, 2009, from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume_35_2007_2008_/MayNo7/L_L_May_2008.htm
With almost everything available on the internet these days, it is quite difficult to escape cyber world regardless of who you are. Even if you do not actively participate in cyberspace in some way shape or form, it may be likely that that some else is including into their internet use with or without your permission. This article refers to trolls as “a person who posts rude or offensive messages on the Internet, such as in online discussion forums, to disrupt discussion or to upset its participants”, and how many of these incidences are we aware of…too many! Even with online classes one finds those who just seem to want to pick a fight.
Questions:
1. What is the most important part of using programs online?
Remembering that just because it is not face-to-face does not mean that you are given a free pass to say or “act” in any manner. It must be conveyed that actions and conversation on the internet must mirror what one would be willing and able to say in person. It is okay to have reactions to others, but they must be done in a proper manner even though most or all of the interaction is head over the net.
2. How do we educate students today to prevent “trolls” from taking over?
I feel the best way to teach students proper and improper use of their internet time is to use previous incidences as examples, the same way history is studied and taught, issues of internet abuse and problems should be entertained and discussed. This will allow the students to be familiar with different possibilities and different resolutions.
With almost everything available on the internet these days, it is quite difficult to escape cyber world regardless of who you are. Even if you do not actively participate in cyberspace in some way shape or form, it may be likely that that some else is including into their internet use with or without your permission. This article refers to trolls as “a person who posts rude or offensive messages on the Internet, such as in online discussion forums, to disrupt discussion or to upset its participants”, and how many of these incidences are we aware of…too many! Even with online classes one finds those who just seem to want to pick a fight.
Questions:
1. What is the most important part of using programs online?
Remembering that just because it is not face-to-face does not mean that you are given a free pass to say or “act” in any manner. It must be conveyed that actions and conversation on the internet must mirror what one would be willing and able to say in person. It is okay to have reactions to others, but they must be done in a proper manner even though most or all of the interaction is head over the net.
2. How do we educate students today to prevent “trolls” from taking over?
I feel the best way to teach students proper and improper use of their internet time is to use previous incidences as examples, the same way history is studied and taught, issues of internet abuse and problems should be entertained and discussed. This will allow the students to be familiar with different possibilities and different resolutions.
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