tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.comments2010-07-02T15:26:55.864-07:00Engaging the 21st Century LearnerLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16766174788812998238noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-61690404165231463962010-07-02T15:26:55.864-07:002010-07-02T15:26:55.864-07:00Yeh... it say's you're a good one! :-)Yeh... it say's you're a good one! :-)Richard Schwierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079686170991574719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-55379857491095547412010-07-02T15:23:13.965-07:002010-07-02T15:23:13.965-07:00Good ideas here. Thanks for point us to it. Inte...Good ideas here. Thanks for point us to it. Interesting how the voice track doesn't seem to match the slides, but it looks like the author knows it. So, was this by Karl Fisch? He's a bit of a star in the blogosphere!Richard Schwierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079686170991574719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-61967435551682113892010-06-30T15:35:08.732-07:002010-06-30T15:35:08.732-07:00I so wanted to answer this question sooner, a 20 p...I so wanted to answer this question sooner, a 20 page paper got in my way :)<br />I think this is a great model for teachers to be aware of. I too don't run into many people that are skilled in all three sections. It is a lot to know!! <br />Part of my position this year is to work with teachers in helping them integrate technology into curriculum. There are 18 other AISI teacher in my district and we do lots of PD and help share the information we learn. It is actually a pretty neat position.<br />We work with this model a lot and try to see how we can best reach the end goal.<br />Ideally I like the "weaved" approach. I do think it is necessary to introduce the technology, teach how to use it, then integrate it. I think it is more about the teaching than the technology....if it weaved in. I look at technology as a way of making learning more exciting, engaging, and meaningful.<br />I think if you focus on "computer class" it could easily get redundant. <br />I think it is something that is an on-going challenge too. Some student and teachers are really comfortable with technology, so you can do more. Some are just at beginning levels,therefore you are limited to what you can do.<br />It is a challenge :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766174788812998238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-22233382284040025532010-06-24T12:28:12.346-07:002010-06-24T12:28:12.346-07:00I've gone back and forth on this issue over a ...I've gone back and forth on this issue over a long time. I agree th at it is best to have an educator be skilled with content, pedagogy and technology. I run into relatively few who have all three facets and it is so often the technology piece that is weak. It creates a challenge when two of the areas are strong but one is weak to teach them as an integrated whole. <br /><br />One question -- do you think that technology needs to be taught along with the content? Would the same technological approach be taught several times -- repeated for each content area? I've heard criticisms of methodology classes that they are redundant. How might that be avoided?<br /><br />I do like the notion of integrated teaching. In fact we have toyed with the idea of taking a studio approach to our own program, where all of our content would be taught in a single large class. We would weave it all together. It's difficult to do, but something I would love to give a try.Richard Schwierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079686170991574719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-47850329443342913142010-06-23T20:56:53.124-07:002010-06-23T20:56:53.124-07:00You too Laura :)You too Laura :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766174788812998238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-82997739342982317912010-06-22T19:25:42.385-07:002010-06-22T19:25:42.385-07:00Great tip - sounds like what I could use for my Gr...Great tip - sounds like what I could use for my Grade 9 homeroom! Thanks for all of your technical advice and applications. Have a good summer.<br /><br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02990935644379105318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-10563420730007801582010-06-22T08:51:31.919-07:002010-06-22T08:51:31.919-07:00Yes Rick, Animoto is a fun, quick and easy program...Yes Rick, Animoto is a fun, quick and easy program to use. Like I said, it has some limitations, but good for the most part. Depends on what end product you need.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766174788812998238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-83007435546365163122010-06-22T08:50:06.079-07:002010-06-22T08:50:06.079-07:00Oh Terri-Lynn, from what I hear, imovie is great!!...Oh Terri-Lynn, from what I hear, imovie is great!!! I am still a PC user :( so I do not have the opportunity to use imovie, but I do know it is an amzing program. Animoto is good for a change, and for us PC users :) <br />I love that you did that for your students, such a thoughtful gift.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766174788812998238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-10189797894978458842010-06-21T18:22:47.946-07:002010-06-21T18:22:47.946-07:00I'm going to check it out too -- have seen ref...I'm going to check it out too -- have seen references to Animoto, but I've never taken the time to look at it. For quick treatments, this looks great. Of course, there are other editors that are more full-featured and allow you to control more things, but I often find that I'm looking for the smallest, easiest solution for any particular need I might have. Sometimes the big programs are just more than I need.<br /><br />Thanks!Richard Schwierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079686170991574719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-36555300702562561862010-06-21T14:27:54.155-07:002010-06-21T14:27:54.155-07:00I will check that out. I just put a DVD together ...I will check that out. I just put a DVD together for a year end gift for my students and families. I used imovie off of my mac and I LOVE that program. Also very user friendly, and you can add text to images as well as move images. I would love to post my video on my blog but with privacy regulations I can't.Terri-Lynn Grestyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16521670113047712410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-77392261076432388432010-06-21T13:06:41.353-07:002010-06-21T13:06:41.353-07:00Hi Rick,
I believe (from my experience) it is all ...Hi Rick,<br />I believe (from my experience) it is all web-based. You need to sign up for an account (free) and then start creating :) I have only used Windows, but I am sure it would be fine for Mac too.<br />They were experiencing technical difficulties a while back as they were having problems with the program freezing. They must have fixed something as I have not had problems creating since then.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766174788812998238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-86963292576392998392010-06-18T20:27:55.643-07:002010-06-18T20:27:55.643-07:00This sounds great, :Lisa. Can you tell me a bit m...This sounds great, :Lisa. Can you tell me a bit more about the technical requirements. Is it web-based, windows, Mac? Tbanks for the video... looks like a winner!Richard Schwierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079686170991574719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-33974621759214061122010-06-18T09:11:09.927-07:002010-06-18T09:11:09.927-07:00"Googlishious!" love it!! I have to say..."Googlishious!" love it!! I have to say, I was pretty excited :) I even checked some other computers at work today, just to make sure it wasn't only on my computer...lame, I know. Seat belt experience for sure!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766174788812998238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-16632736603736041382010-06-17T22:43:27.614-07:002010-06-17T22:43:27.614-07:00Woohoo! Well done and well deserved recognition o...Woohoo! Well done and well deserved recognition of your hard work. It's googlishious!Richard Schwierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079686170991574719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-2355704987162557242010-06-17T21:12:23.820-07:002010-06-17T21:12:23.820-07:00Yes, I think we need to remember that learners of ...Yes, I think we need to remember that learners of all ages enjoy having fun while they learn. Actually, the older I get, the more engaged I want to be. I don't have the ability to focus on things that don't interest me :) <br />Your course, I find, is very engaging. I think I will struggle with courses I don't find engaging.<br />Who doesn't want to have fun, meaningful learning experiences?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766174788812998238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-54714093125157318012010-06-17T14:53:45.293-07:002010-06-17T14:53:45.293-07:00Great video Lisa. You said a mouthful when you obs...Great video Lisa. You said a mouthful when you observed that learners of any age would like to be this engaged. I think that's significant. Somewhere along the line we seem to squeeze the unbridled curiosity and playful naure of learning for students as they get older. Somewhere we start to think of learning as work, not as just a natural and welcome experience. It's something we have thought about a lot in the design of our grad program, but it isn't always easy to pull off. Thanks for making me think about it again!Richard Schwierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079686170991574719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-22208739645663116642010-06-17T14:08:51.717-07:002010-06-17T14:08:51.717-07:00Thanks!! I will gladly put my face on a poster :)...Thanks!! I will gladly put my face on a poster :) <br />I truly feel that technology plays a very important role in the future of education (not to say that it doesn't already, just an increase). I think more often students and teachers are going to do on-line learning in some format.<br />I know for me, it has been an amazing experience. I also know that it takes a great deal of work and discipline to be part of a flexible/on-line learning environment.<br />Oh, and yes, the classes and the people involved are great!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766174788812998238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-34760103382887470292010-06-16T14:01:48.509-07:002010-06-16T14:01:48.509-07:00You're face should be on a poster for flexible...You're face should be on a poster for flexible learning! You are exactly the kind of person for whom flexible courses work -- not because the classes are so great (although I hope they are), but because YOU are. You are motivated to learn, positive about your profession, interested in what other people have to say, and energetic about building relationships. IMHO this is what turns a normal experience into an exceptional one. So take a bow -- you (and the others in our group) are what animates our learning community!Richard Schwierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079686170991574719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-545509783164856962010-06-15T19:14:39.140-07:002010-06-15T19:14:39.140-07:00Yes, I too wish it came without a fee. I did sign...Yes, I too wish it came without a fee. I did sign up for a trial period, just to check it out. I am hoping it turns out to be worth the fee :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766174788812998238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-4810335286086270782010-06-13T18:31:54.170-07:002010-06-13T18:31:54.170-07:00Good stuff, Lisa, and you may also know about Mich...Good stuff, Lisa, and you may also know about Michele Jacobsen from the U of C who had been deeply engaged with Galileo for a long time. Their material is excellent, and their organization has definitely made a difference. I do wish it were free, given the amount of public funding that has supported Galileo over time, but I imagine they are tying to build this into a self-supporting enterprise. Thanks for sharing it with us!Richard Schwierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079686170991574719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-8339242700756423242010-06-13T14:34:29.019-07:002010-06-13T14:34:29.019-07:00If you look at my new blog you will see that I am ...If you look at my new blog you will see that I am still learning how to best add a picture :) This is a work in progress :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766174788812998238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-86310531445792101802010-06-08T15:43:16.764-07:002010-06-08T15:43:16.764-07:00Ha... this is great. You are going down in my rec...Ha... this is great. You are going down in my record books as the very first student I ever had who figured out how to embed video BEFORE learning how to embed an image in a blog post. Impressive! And Cape Breton looks stunning. I've never been, but I just added it to my bucket list.Richard Schwierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079686170991574719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-58460460628291918882010-06-08T15:40:35.416-07:002010-06-08T15:40:35.416-07:00Interesting post, Lisa, and I particularly appreci...Interesting post, Lisa, and I particularly appreciate your excitement about teaching as a place where you can keep changing and learning throughout your career. I came to a very similar conclusion recently, following a year's stint as a senior administrator in our university. I re-discovered that I got my dream job when I was 20 something, and for much the same reason you mentioned. Teaching is always changing; it is always challenging; it is always full of adventure. We never have to get up in the morning and ask whether we have a chance to do something important that day. I don't always end up doing something important, but I always have the opportunity.<br /><br />The other thing I like about this post is that you are clearly identifying yourself -- your heart -- as an educator. Technology is a way we express our special interest in what is going on in teaching & learning, but at the centre of it, we are educators...full stop.Richard Schwierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079686170991574719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-65380638805293117312010-06-07T20:45:24.208-07:002010-06-07T20:45:24.208-07:00Yes Carmen, it too opened my eyes :) Not everyone...Yes Carmen, it too opened my eyes :) Not everyone get overly excited about new software, or a new LCD and Smartboard. Here I thought everyone got excited and giggly when some new technology arrived :) I can't believe how excited I have become about blogging!!! I only started recently and I love it. I am sure there are still lots of people out there that don't even know what blogging is...imagine!!<br />I do think if we are aware of what other people may struggle with (in terms of technology) it may help us help them?? <br />I am so happy I was motivated to take this program, it has been such a great experience so far.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766174788812998238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5752680574125641341.post-9762785101428589552010-06-07T09:18:04.756-07:002010-06-07T09:18:04.756-07:00I'm always fascinated to hear stories of how p...I'm always fascinated to hear stories of how people came into our program and what drives them through it. As you know, it takes an enormous amount of energy to do all of the readings, classes, projects, etc. so I'm both impressed by and in awe of you (and the others) for making this kind of professional commitment. As you experience more and more ideas in the program, and see how they fit into your professional passions, you'll continue to see the program as a big support for what you already do, and not as a drain on your finite energies.Richard Schwierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079686170991574719noreply@blogger.com