Words Failed, Then Saved Me Double entry journal

QUOTE:

 "Repeating third grade at a new school, after having been asked to leave my old one for hitting kids who made fun of my perceived stupidity, I was placed in the “dummy class.” There were three of us, separated from our classmates at a table in the corner of the room. One day, the teacher, who seldom spoke to us since it was understood that most of what she taught was beyond the reach of our intelligence, placed books in our hands and whispered that we should sit there quietly “pretending to read.” The principal was coming."

REACTION:

 This quote is very shocking to me. I can't believe how inconsiderate a teacher could be. All children learn at different paces and in different ways. Just beacuse one student has a disability, dosen't mean they are unteachable. A teacher needs to be able to teach those students just the same as a student without a disability. When a child is talked down to or put down by a teacher this hurts their ability to learn and retain new information. It is hard to go to one school when you have a bad reputation at the school you came from. A lot of teachers have prejudgements of other teachers which I feel is normal and is going to happen. A teacher just might have to start over and take things a day at a time.

RELATED SOURCE:

I like this video because it talks about learning disablities and how so many successful people have learning disabilities and funcion pefectly. People need to be more excepting of eachother.

RESOURCE:

Schultz, Philip. 3 September,2011. Sunday Review. Words Failed, Then Saved Me.Web. 28 October, 2011.  

Website Evaluation

DOG ISLAND FREE FOREVER

WHO: There is no source available.
WHAT: You are getting the pleasure of your dog enjoying his/her life on DOG ISLAND. This is paradise.
WHEN: The site was created in 2003.
WHERE: Made in USA
WHY: I'm here to prove this site is a rip off. FAKE
HOW: This site is very limited and does not display much information at all. I can tell by first glance it is fake and not real.

Internet & Anti-Social Behavior Theory Unfounded Double entry journal

QUOTE:

"Despite early studies suggesting that internet use leads to anti-social behavior, later findings indicate positive aspects of engaging in online socializing."

REACTION:

I agree with this quote. I feel that yes there are a lot of things online and websites and things you can access that can defenitly lead to anti-social behavior in children and in students.I feel that if parents monitor what their children have access to on computers, children would not access unappropriate material. This has been a rising issue for many years. It is also a teachers reponsibility to monotor what a students can access in the school systems. Although, negative aspects of being online have been brought up, positive aspects have to. Positive behavior has also been a result of being online. Using the internet has been a great way to socialize and meet knew people. It has been a great way to communicate and feel like it is ok to be yourself. Some people feel relieved when they do not have to communicate face to face. Therefore, online social networks are a good way for children and young adults to develop who they are and who they want to be without having any barriors. I like this a lot!

REALATED SOURCE:

I like this video because it tells what exactly internet behavior is and what is exceptable and what is inappropriate behavior. I think this would be a good video to display in the classrooms. I also like that the characters are cartoons.

RESOURCE:

Owens, Laura. (23 April, 2009) Psychology at suite 101. Internet & Anti-Social Behavior Theory Unfounded. Web. 24 October, 2011.

Internet & Anti-Social Behavior Theory Unfounded

Quote: 

"The relative anonymity of being on-line promotes self-expression. In addition, the relative absence of non-verbal cues (e.g. attractiveness) and the ability to link with others with similar interests, values and beliefs facilitates the formation of relationships based on deeper connections such as shared values and beliefs."

Reaction: 
 
 The anonymity of being online is a great thing. I also feel that the anonymity of being online can be a dangerous thing. A lot of times people try and hide their identity. There are a lot of sexual predators out there that can be harmful to your children. I feel that we as teachers and as parents are responsible for what social sites and websites our students and children have access to. A lot of people feel they can be themselves on the internet and social sites because it is not a face to face communication. This is a good aspect. I feel that social sites are a great way to meet new people and to show how to interact. Communication is the key. Self-expression is a very important aspect of growth and how people can develop themselves. The internet is a wonderful tool that can help people communicate all over the world.Being anti social can be a dangerous thing for children to learn. We need to communicate in the right ways and not learn to be anti social.

Relates Source:

I like this video because it shows many anti-social behaviors that children have. To be anti-social can be hurtful to other children and is a bad way to communicate. We need to teach our students how to communicate in the right way.

Resource:
Owens, Laura. (23 April, 2009) Psychology. Internet & Anti-Social Behavior Theory Unfounded. Web. October 17, 2011.

http://laura-owens.suite101.com/internet--anti-social-behavior-theory-unfounded-a111897

Life on the Screen: Visual Literacy in Education-double entry journal

QUOTE: "We must teach communication comprehensively, in all its forms. Today we work with the written or spoken word as the primary form of communication. But we also need to understand the importance of graphics, music, and cinema."

REACTION:  I agree 100% on this quote. Communication is so important. We use communication in our everyday lives. We communicate with our friends, family, and everyone in between. Communication is a great skill to have and to learn. In the classroom children need to learn how to comunicate with their classmates and with their teachers. Communication is a skill you need to learn and develop as the tme goes by. In the future when you are looking for a job, they will admire your communication skills. If a person dosen't have communication skills this is defenitly a problem. Graphic, music, and cinima are all very important when dealing with communication as well. We have to understand all aspects of communication. You can communicate face to face, telephone, txting. They are so many other ways to communicate that we all need to be aware of an develop good communication skills.

RELATED SOURCE: 

I love this video. I feel like a lot of students are faced with a lot of visual material everyday and don't always know what it means. As teachers we are responsible for teaching what these visual pictures and photos are. Again, communication is the key!


RESOURCE:  Daly, James. (2011) Life on the Screen: Visual Literacy in Education. © 2011 The George Lucas Educational Foundation. Web. 11 October, 2011.
http://www.edutopia.org/lucas-visual-literacy

My Voki

MY LESSON PLAN VOKI
http://l-www.voki.com/open_pdf.php?file=Delivery_Ch-13 (Higher Ed Com-110).pdf

I like this lesson plan a lot. I defenitly would consider using it in my future classrooms. Curriculum integration with the use of technology involves the infusion of technology as a tool to enhance the learning in a content area or multidisciplinary setting.

Double entry journal #7 -Teaching Media Literacy

QUOTE: 

"Media literacy is making a comeback, spurred by students' access to unlimited information on the Internet. Can schools provide the skills students need to become media literate in a digital world?"



REACTION:

 I agree 110%. I feel like media literacy is making a huge comeback. Students and children theses days are so media literate it is truly amazing. A lot of cases some students and younger children can work there way through the computer and online sites better than I can. So many students use websites and gaming systems and just get so use to it, it becomes very easy. Kids these days can have access to anything on the world wide web. They can learn how to use a new program or even make their own programs and sites. The Internet is virtually amazing and life changing. The 21st century classroom has changed dramatically over the past 5 years. School systems need to provide students with the knowledge of learning these skills and applying them to the digital world. This can and will be done but students need to be willing to be patient as learning new things can not always be a piece of cake. The real question is "Can schools provide the skills students need to become media literate in a digital world?'' The answer is absolutely YES! Teachers can do anything they set their minds to. Students have to be willing to learn as well.



RELATED SOURCE:

I like this video because it tells parents to be aware of the different kids of media available for their children. She explains that it is best to sit down with your student or child an explain what they are watching or what they are learning. I like this aspect a lot!
Retrieved from:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itlzp7yADY0



RESOURCE: 

David, L Jane. Teaching Media Literacy ( 2009, March). Web. 6 October 2011.
http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar09/vol66/num06/Teaching-Media-Literacy.aspx

"Teacher of the Year" magazine Cover

"A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove . . . . but the world maybe different because I was important in the life of a child." - Kathy Davis

My magazine cover for "Teacher of the Year".

Deconstructing Arnold

1. What do you see? How does he look?  

1: I see Arnold. He looks impressive and muscular. He looks angry and fierce.  

2: Looks inviting, sweet, wants your vote.

2.  How does he make you feel? 

1: Scared: get out of his way! Intimidated and inferior.  

2: Good, he looks intelligent, capable.

3. What do you think about this person now? How does he make you feel?

1:I feel like he maybe is just acting. He really might not be mean in real life.  

2: I feel like he really wanted to represent. He looks hard working.

4. How does he look?  How do those "looks: influence how you feel?

1: He looks rough and tough. Looks really into being in shape and staying healthy.  

2: Looks nice, suit, tie. Clean shaven.

5. What lifestyles, values, points of view are represented or omitted? 

first photo: He is very into health and staying healthy and having a healthy lifestyle. 

Second photo: looks more of a business man. Smart, intelligent. Not intimidating.

6. What are the differences between the two covers? What techniques are used to attract your attention? Pay attention to body language, clothing, camera angle, lighting, color, eye contact ect.

1: Has a scary apperance, quite intimidating, nasty. Huge muscles attract my attention.

2: Friendly, warm, smart. Brainy and welcoming. The business suit attracts my attention. Body language is good.