Let me start by saying that it has been a wonderful experience, one I never thought I'd have. Prior to beginning this journey, I pretty much stuck to the basics - Microsoft Office and by that I mean Word and Power Point. I shied away from most of the social networking sites and from any apps or other forms of technology shy of the internet. In this course, I learned how to use so many different types of technology applications on different platforms and learned that I can teach my students so much just by incorporating them into my lessons. I enjoyed all the assignments and creating this blog. I was a bit nervous about embedding and had some trouble doing so sometimes but in the end it all worked out.
I found the QR codes to be the most difficult assignment to complete. I have seen people use the apps with ease but did not really think of this from an educational standpoint. Even though, I struggled to complete this assignment, I do plan on using it because there are so many great ways to use it in the classroom and library setting.
I enjoyed browsing the online communities the most this semester. My
favorite online book community is Biblionasium. I liked that it is so user friendly and colorful. I found the online communities to be extremely useful. I believe this will be beneficial for my students since they can keep track of all the books they read and recommend books but I think the most benefit will be gained through the use of Screencasts. I also believe they will enjoy creating cartoons and Podcasts the most.
I look forward to using all that I learned in this course both in my classroom as a teacher and when I complete my educational goal and finally become a librarian.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Monday, December 1, 2014
Mining Pew 5: Teens and Technology
Lenhart, A. (2014). Teens & Technology: Understanding the Digital Landscape. Pew Research Center's Internet Project. Retrieved from: http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/02/25/teens-technology-understanding-the-digital-landscape/
Lenhart included data on social media sites. Some teens revealed that they have switched to other social media sites that are less popular with adults to avoid their presence. I have to agree with that. I recently created an Instagram account while my teens have had accounts for a long while. Teens like to create their own space and would prefer for adults to stay out. Unfortunately, this can create problems with online safety.
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Teens & Technology: Understanding the Digital Landscape from Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project
As the proud mother of five children ranging in age from 6 to 24, I found this data to be rather accurate. Our teens are online either through the use of their laptops, tablets or cell phones the majority of the time. Our oldest two used to talk on the phone with friends but our younger teens spend most of their time texting as a form of communication with friends. Twitter is very popular with one of our daughters because she is always trying to find a social network that is less popular with adults- mainly her parents of course.
Lenhart presented data on teen cell phone use, internet use and social media use. The findings reveal that 95% of teens are using the internet, 78% of teens own cell phones while 3 out of 4 teens access the internet with their mobile phones, and teens chose texting as their main form of communication. Lenhart added that 58% of teens have downloaded Apps to their mobile phones. These findings are not very surprising since most people don't even have landlines anymore. Personally, we purchased cell phones for our children to help us keep in constant contact with them. While owning cell phones has helped us to keep track of their whereabouts it has also made it easier for them to text and use the internet at anytime. To avoid overuse, we only allow our children to keep their phones, laptops and tablets until bedtime. They are also not allowed to use their cell phones during family time. As the proud mother of five children ranging in age from 6 to 24, I found this data to be rather accurate. Our teens are online either through the use of their laptops, tablets or cell phones the majority of the time. Our oldest two used to talk on the phone with friends but our younger teens spend most of their time texting as a form of communication with friends. Twitter is very popular with one of our daughters because she is always trying to find a social network that is less popular with adults- mainly her parents of course.
Lenhart included data on social media sites. Some teens revealed that they have switched to other social media sites that are less popular with adults to avoid their presence. I have to agree with that. I recently created an Instagram account while my teens have had accounts for a long while. Teens like to create their own space and would prefer for adults to stay out. Unfortunately, this can create problems with online safety.
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Mining Pew 4: 13 Things to Know about Teens and Technology
Rainie, L.. (2014) 13 Things to Know About Teens and Technology. Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project. Retrieved from:
http://pewinternet.org/2014/07/23/13-things-to-know-about-teens-and-technology/
At the ACT Enrollment Planners Conference held in Chicago on July 23, 2014 Lee Rainie discussed how teens are using technology, how digital tools are changing teen communication with others, and how they gather information about the world. Rainie used parent and teen survey data gathered by the Pew Research Internet Project and shared that 95% of teens are using the internet while 78% own cell phones. 81% use social networking sites.
One survey of writing teachers revealed that 87% of teachers believe students have shorter attention spans due to technology while 77% of teachers believe that digital tools have had a positive impact on student research skills. So basically most teachers surveyed expressed positive and negative feelings towards the use of digital tools. Most felt that digital tools positively impacted students but led to students expecting to find information quickly due to the extensive use of search engines.
Rainie goes on to share how knowledge has changed and how it is processed. Learners need to be actively engaged in their own learning and creating knowledge. This is already evident in the classroom today. Students learn differently today compared to ten years ago. Students are active participants in their learning. I agree that learning behaviors have changed and it has been mostly due to digital tools and technological advances. Students have access to a wealth of information which at times can be overwhelming and discouraging. At the same time, the benefit and ease outweigh the negative. Overall, I believe that technology and digital tools will have a positive impact on student learning and cognition.
Millennials' Futures
I agree with the 52% who voted in favor of positive outcome due to technological advances among this group. While cons exist, overall the availability of a great variety of tools has improved many areas of our lives and more is yet to come.
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13 Things to Know About Teens and Technology from Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project
Wow! As I read through these slides, I found myself reflecting on my recent experiences with students. I find myself repeating information because they have such short attention spans. I noticed that my students are more familiar with technological terms and with the Internet but they have a harder time waiting for search results or for information to download. Unfortunately, my campus has old computers and students possess very little patience.
Wow! As I read through these slides, I found myself reflecting on my recent experiences with students. I find myself repeating information because they have such short attention spans. I noticed that my students are more familiar with technological terms and with the Internet but they have a harder time waiting for search results or for information to download. Unfortunately, my campus has old computers and students possess very little patience.
At the ACT Enrollment Planners Conference held in Chicago on July 23, 2014 Lee Rainie discussed how teens are using technology, how digital tools are changing teen communication with others, and how they gather information about the world. Rainie used parent and teen survey data gathered by the Pew Research Internet Project and shared that 95% of teens are using the internet while 78% own cell phones. 81% use social networking sites.
One survey of writing teachers revealed that 87% of teachers believe students have shorter attention spans due to technology while 77% of teachers believe that digital tools have had a positive impact on student research skills. So basically most teachers surveyed expressed positive and negative feelings towards the use of digital tools. Most felt that digital tools positively impacted students but led to students expecting to find information quickly due to the extensive use of search engines.
Rainie goes on to share how knowledge has changed and how it is processed. Learners need to be actively engaged in their own learning and creating knowledge. This is already evident in the classroom today. Students learn differently today compared to ten years ago. Students are active participants in their learning. I agree that learning behaviors have changed and it has been mostly due to digital tools and technological advances. Students have access to a wealth of information which at times can be overwhelming and discouraging. At the same time, the benefit and ease outweigh the negative. Overall, I believe that technology and digital tools will have a positive impact on student learning and cognition.
Millennials' Futures
I agree with the 52% who voted in favor of positive outcome due to technological advances among this group. While cons exist, overall the availability of a great variety of tools has improved many areas of our lives and more is yet to come.
55 Slides
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