EDM 310's Effect (Continued)

If there is anything that I wish that I would have learned in this class that would have been how to create and maintain a website. That is definitely one area that I wish we would have covered. Everyone seems to have a website these days, and I would like to know how their created and maintained. The one thing that isn't covered in this class I think should be is the origin and the process of the STI system that schools use. I've only heard about it from current teachers, but I have never experienced it myself. The advice that that I would give future students for this class is don't wait to the last minute to start assignments. START EARLY!!!!

EDM 310's Effect

This semester has been one of my more trying semesters. In the real world I have to meet very few time deadlines which placed me at a disadvantage when i came to turning in assignments in this class. Nevertheless I have learned quite a few things in this class. The most important things I learned was how to make a podcast and how to create and use a blog. The podcast was a very exciting way to allow my voice to be heard, and blogging allowed my freedom and opinion to be expressed in a written form. Both were very liberating because they both centered on a topic I love the most which is freedom of speech. The next most intriguing subject I learned about was iTunes. I had a bit of trouble in the beginning access it, but once I got the hang of it I really enjoyed the subjects offered. I was quite impressed with the number of prestigious universities on the site. Overall this class gave a different view of how the world is forever changing around me. My introduction to igoogle, google documents, RSS feeds, and of course excel all helped me realize that technology is necessary in order for me to be a better teacher. So, to Professor Wakeman I say "Thank You" for my introduction into "Another World" I like to call world of technology.

iTunes University

iTunes University is an education tool offered by the Apple Company. It gives access to teachers, students, and administrators to vast amounts of educational information. You have to download the software required to view and listen to materials in iTunes. Once in you have the opportunity to view podcasts and watch videos on what seems like an unlimited amount of information. There is information on there from hundreds of universities and colleges in the U.S. and internationally. If you are a teacher or even a student you can post material on iTunes University. Edutopia is a segment of iTunes University that has video as well as podacasts on several different subjects. Some of the areas of content include social and emotional learning, technology integration, and integrated studies just to name a few. There is information that an educator can utilize from universities such as Cambridge, Stanford, and MIT. If there is a specific subject that a teacher is looking for it can be found here. Much of the information can be accessed by students and used as discussion points in their classes. WGBH which is like a public service component of iTunes University which offers a lot of information on science and performing arts. It is very easy to access, and much of the information is very concise and informative. All of the information can be saved, or it can be viewed or listen to by yours students. To find out more about iTunes University go to http://www.apple.com/education/mobile-learning/.

Class Podcasts

The first of the two past podcasts that I listened to was “Possibilities for using Facebook in an Educational Setting”, by Allison Midgette and Shaundretta Bethel in fall of 2008. The podcast actually was a very beginning to a topic that the two ladies or anyone else could elaborate on. The two ladies each gave an account of the pros of using facebook. Allison had first hand experience using Facebook in the classroom with students, and Shaundretta did some extensive research of individuals who have used it. It sounded like the ladies were a little bit nervous at first, but as they went on the podcast got better. It was quick, informative and to the point. There are a few things that I would have done differently. The first thing I would have done different is to speak slower when mentioning some of the websites or procedures for using Facebook. I like to take notes while listening, so if the instructors are speaking to fast I have to rewind in order to get the information I need. The second would be to engage more with my colleagues to create a buzz for others to go out and try Facebook. I would have talked up the use sort of like a salesman. Overall I liked this particular podcast; I thought it was pretty well done. The second podcast that I listened to was “Blogs and Blogging”, by Silas Smith, Andrea Williams, and Lashonda Pruitt in fall 2008. This particular podcast started out like a how to podcast, but shortly into it Andrea and Silas began to engage into some informative dialogue with one another. This dialogue I liked between the two. What I focused on the most was what Silas referred to as “common sense” actions with dealing with blogging. He was very opinionated, engaging, and to the point. Once again I liked his contribution, and the structure of this podcast. The only thing that I would do different was to try and get everyone engaged in the discussion. Lashonda gave the facts and Silas elaborated on the facts. The opportunity to discuss, debate, or agree on ideas is at the core of a podcast. Finally, one of the most important aspects of a podcasts if possible is the ability to edit content. If editing is available I urge everyone to use it. Overall I enjoyed this podcast the most of the two that I listened to.

Experiencing "Podcast"

My experience with Pod casts is somewhat limited to information pertaining to sports. I signed up as an ESPN insider and I was able to listen to past radio shows. The shows that I listen to are always entertaining and most generally have commercials along with them. The Pod casts that I listened to on iTunes were very similar to what I have been accustom to listening to. The only difference is the content. The first four Pod casts that I listened all started with small talk by the hosts. The small talk consisted of various things such as the weather in their cities, setting up the Pod cast just to mention a few. Once you get through the small talk by fast forwarding, the information is pretty informative. You have to listen very closely because you may miss something because of all the small talk. The MacBreak weekly was very long and uninteresting to me. If I were into technology I would have found it extremely interesting.

Blogging Diversity

The world of technology may not have reached all parts of society yet, but it has certainly left its footprint deep in many of America’s schools. One example of technology impacting schools is the story of Brenda Dyck’s middle school enrichment class at www.education-world.com. She started using blogs for her class back in 2004 as a way for them to reflect. The class was assigned the Eleanor Rigby Project, which was about the homelessness. The blogs that the students had, Mrs. Dyck help them create at www.blogger.com. It gave the students an opportunity to reflect on the project and offer possible solutions to homelessness. The student’s blogged daily and Mrs. Dyck used some of the student’s blogs as discussion topics in future classes. The students in Mr. Dyck’s class were very detailed in their blogs. An example of the type of blogs that students turned in is a follows: "One of my own opinions on homes and the homeless is that there are people in the world who may have a roof over their heads but can still be homeless, like orphans and wives whose husbands abuse them. To me a home is more than a house; it is a place where you feel "at home." How can you call a place a home if you feel alone and insecure there? There is a song by the Dixie Chicks called "A Home" and it sort of talks about that. The chorus goes: 'Not a night goes by that I don't dream of wandering, through a house that might have been a home. I listen to my pride... and every day I wake up in, in a house that might have been a home.' The song also touches on the fact that a lot of people are homeless because of decisions they have made. I would like to explore that a little more. I know that I would never get over myself if I knew that I was on the street or all alone just because I did a few stupid things." The feedback that Mrs. Dyck received from the students was overwhelming and was an excellent way to revitalize the student’s interest in writing. The next website that showed examples of blogs being used in classrooms in the USA was at www.56c2008.edublogs.org, whereby a teacher named Mrs. C posts great ideas for class topics. She appears to post new material about every six days. The topics that she engages her students in vary from science to history to astrology. The class is made up of fifth and sixth grade students. There is another teacher mentioned by the name of Mrs.R who also teaches various subjects, but Mrs. C does a majority of the blogging. Photo of Mrs.C Science class 2nd Photo of Science class The world of blogging has become an international phenomenon. An example of blogging being used in an international setting is at www.repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt/handle/1822/6381?locale=es.com. On this website it explains how blogs are being used in Portugal pre service teacher education programs. There were 26 student teachers, 14 from natural science and 12 from foreign languages. They were all asked to setup and maintain web-blogs for their future students for ten weeks. In a post interview the teachers thoroughly enjoyed their experience blogging although they never had any prior experience blogging.

ACCESS Program and The Fischbowl

The movie on technology was very informative. It went into detail on just how often the Internet is accessed and how using computers has become an almost must have. The age at which kids are learning about computers and accessing the Internet is unbelievable. The expansion of the Internet will be no problem in the future due to proper planning. As a future educator technology will become absolutely necessary in order for me to succeed. According to the movie the world is moving to a more international makeup and one of the main countries for such is right here in the U.S. If technology and computers you choose to do without, I'll be the first to tell you good luck. The website ACCESS is very resourceful for students and parents. It also offers teachers employment opportunities and an opportunity to get deserving classes that they otherwise would never be able to take. The website is helpful because it offers a number of different classes in almost every subject even psychology and foreign languages. The website also offers virtual field trips. As an educator I would definitely encourage eager students who want to be challenged by more than what the school I’m teaching at is offering. The website also offers teachers the opportunity to work as instructors for the site at http://www.accessdl.state.al.us/showaccess.php?lnk=educators#online_instructor.com which is an excellent opportunity for teachers to earn extra money and expand their teaching experience. To become an instructor also has benefits for teachers in the form of networking with other teachers and expanding their knowledge of technology. For parents, the website allows them to take a look at the different courses that they may want their children to take. It also gives criteria of what a good candidate should posses to succeed at distance learning. Parents could use the information to inform their child’s school if it is something that they feel will benefit their learning.

ALEX and ACCESS Programs

The Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX) is an excellent resource for teachers. It offers teachers the option to lookup lesson plans, websites, and online learning resources. The exchange is broken down by grades as well as subjects. Underneath the courses of study a teacher can access web-links, videos and lesson plans associated with the courses. The lesson plans correlate with the standards set by the state in the various subjects. The website is constantly changing so some material that isn’t found immediately may emerge at a later time. The Learning Exchange also offers teacher’s personal workspace which they can sign up for to create and store lesson plans and professional development materials. The professional development web-sites offered are very diverse to teachers of all subjects. The exchange also offers teachers the opportunity to teach online courses offered to students. This particular web-site is very beneficial to any teacher in grades K thru 12. As a teacher I would certainly utilize some of the lesson plans offered as well as videos. The lesson plans I would utilize to add more variety to my classes when I’ve exhausted all of my own lesson plans. I would make use of videos when I don’t have videos from the library or other teachers available. I also would suggest courses for students to take on the web-site if what they aren’t interested in isn’t offered. I certainly would sign up for the free personal space offered on the exchange. It is important to me as well as my students that I continue my professional development, and have a place to store lesson plans and web-sites online. Finally I would utilize the exchange to find professional organizations and conferences to help me become the best teacher possible.

Video Podcasts

The idea of a video podcasts as taken an old idea and turned it into something very effective. When I was in middle school and high school I remember watching a film on various subjects. They often were extremely long and the quality of the film was adequate at best. The video podcasts I watched all had great picture quality and all wasted no time getting to the core subject mater of the video. I watched a few movies under grades 9 thru 12. I watched “How the body responds to exercise, marathon challenge”, “The Function of Sleep” and “Homo sapiens versus Neanderthals”. All of which were very clear, concise, and short in length. None of the videos I watched were over about 8 minutes. That time is just long enough not to lose the interest of students. T find out more about these video podcasts click on Videos.


The video podcasts can sere as a great teaching tool. One way that the video can be used is as an introduction to a discussion on the topic of the video. It would be a great way to get students minds working and possible have them asking questions. Another advantage is the ability to show more than one video with a few clicks of the mouse. A teacher doesn’t have to reserve any materials from the library or take time to change film out. There are a variety of different subjects a teacher can choose from.
The subjects are limited to science and exercise. There weren’t any video on math or history lessons so there are some limitations to its use. I also was unable to bring up any videos in the section for grades 6 thru 8, and the topics seem to be the same for K thru 5 and 9 thru 12. Of course it’s up to the teacher to check the videos for appropriateness of the content. Another advantage of video podcasts is that they are free. Many schools do not have the funds for any type of technology, and nothing is better than free resources. Overall I think the video podcasts are very good resources for teachers.

Ipods....Should or Shouldn't I

At Duke University back in 2004 the Center for Instructional Technology department issued 1500 ipods to incoming freshmen. The concept was centered in integration of technology and education. The uses for the ipod included the following: access to course content, a recording toll of lectures, field recording tool, a study report tool, and for file storage and transfer. Some of the courses that students used the ipods in included economics, religion, education, and Spanish just to name a few. Overall the ipod was rated as extremely useful according to the study, and I think that it is an excellent idea. Go to http://cit.duke.edu/pdf/reports/ipod_initiative_04_05.pdf to read more on this study.

For many educators the willingness to embrace technology has led to some creative lesson plans using ipods. Many users of the ipods in classrooms are as young as pre-school age. The increase use by educators and students has encouraged Apple to provide educational content for ipod users. Today so many teachers and students are encouraged to multitask, and the ipod device allows individuals to have a tool to help them do that.

Dr. Christie's Impact

As a future teacher I found Alice Christie's website very insightful. There are a number of topics that are covered on her site. For my future profession as a physical education teacher I found a few topics that I felt were relevant. The first was articles and podcasts, which I feel are great ways to quickly learn about current trends and subjects. These particular sources are great when a teacher is taking a break or has a moment during their planning period.
Dr. Christie has taken a constructivism approach to teaching which I identify with. My approach to teaching has its core in constructivism. My philosophy is that we learn by doing. This is especially true in physical education. Another topic of relevance to me on this site is Dr. Christie’s web searches and researching. It’s a very good guide to using the web properly in obtaining information for professional work.
The next topic that I found very interesting was virtual field trips. This is a great way for me to allow my students to experience new subject matter in an inexpensive way. The opportunity to expose students to some things that they otherwise would never have is great. This site allows you to do that. There is a small fee involved, but it seems to be worth it and your students will appreciate it hopefully.
The last section that I really found interesting was the one for online publications. There were a number of different topics to choose from. Under each of the topics there is a vast amount of other information and links to more articles. Not every teacher will find information under publications, but this website can offer at least one thing to all teachers. This site is put together very well.

Wikipedia Anyone?

The information that I read about wikipedia was very interesting. Mr. Virgil Griffith has made those that contribute to wikkipedia second guess any dishonest intentions. The program that Virgil wrote that traces the IP addresses of individuals and companies that change information on wikipedia. Those at wikipedia seem to not have any problem with changes that are made. They have taken the stance that it is up to the “people” concerning content on the site. With that being stated an individual should be cautious when obtain information. The information that one obtains should only be a start to information that one needs. When someone is researching online for a paper or a project it is in their best interest to leave a “paper trail”. This means that you should have verifiable sources for the sake of your grade or even job.


Virgil Griffith

Randy Pausch Lecture

Randy Pausch’s last lecture was very enlightening. He had a very humble approach to life, and very thankful to those he encountered along the way. Mr. Pausch was a man that experienced quite a bit in his life. There was a lot of useful advice that Randy gave that anyone can find useful. There were two analogies that he made in reference to a brick wall. In his lecture he stated that “Brick walls are there for a reason; they let us prove how badly we want things, and “let us show our dedication’.

The four main teaching points that I acquired from Mr. Pausch’s lecture were to decide if you’re a tigger or a eeyore, never lose the child like wonder, help others, loyalty is a two way street. The first point seems to be centered in deciding whether or not your how to make something happen or wait for something to happen. The second point is simple, never limit your imagination. The third point is what everyone should do every day, help others. Perhaps we all one day will need help so if we help others the good karma will come back to you. The fourth point hinges on the fact that in order to receive loyalty one must remain loyal. These lessons I will teach my students in the future.

There were a few life lessons that Randy mentioned that can be applied to both the classroom as well as real life. The life lessons he mentioned were to tell the truth, be earnest, and apologize when you screw up. These particular lessons I was taught at an early age. The funny thing is that even as an adult it is still good advice for an adult. These lessons I am contemplating placing on a plaque and placing on the wall in my classroom, or for me the gymnasium.

Randy showed quite a bit of courage during his lecture. He immediately into his lecture let everyone know what his illness was from, and that he would not be talking about certain things. With only a few months to live I would have had the same approach that he had. I would focus on fun and making my final days as memorable as possible. Mr. Pausch mentioned what he called a “head fake”, which is basically getting someone to focus on something very difficult but having fun while their having fun, or by using story telling to help them get through difficult things. I admired the way that he used his last lecture in part as a “head fake” for his three children. Even in his last lecture he was thinking about others and not his self.

The Fischbowl Review

Today I read one of Karl Fisch’s past posts on the fishbowl. The blog that I read was from his July 31, 2008 post titled “It is what we make it”. The funny thing about a blog is the ability of the writer to discuss anything that they choose. The only thing that governs the topics in the fishbowl is Karl’s imagination and perhaps the Littleton Public school board’s unwritten rules of inappropriate language or content. This particular blog was a clear case of personal observation and opinion for Karl.
This particular blog was centered on people’s ability to merge different strengths and ideas by using technology. Karl was emailed and article by one of his colleagues about a group called the Element. The “Element” project is about a group of individuals that want to open up a raw food restaurant in the D.C. area. They focused their efforts in research by asking the stakeholders what they want in a restaurant. Their idea is why they wouldn’t ask before building a restaurant is insane.
Karl’s perspective of the idea is that it’s a very good example of technology being used for the betterment of intelligent collaboration. The opportunity for individuals several hundred miles away from one another or a few doors down can share ideas that can be extremely rewarding. Karl sees this group’s actions as an example that teachers can use to network with other teachers for the benefit of all their students. The connection he is not completely sold on, but he leaves the final say so up to his readers.
For me this blog encourages me to start my own blog once I start teaching. The freedom to voice my opinion in a format that hundreds even thousands can read and respond to. It is also a way for me to network and gain new colleagues. The blog also can allow others as well as me to debate issues both relevant and irrelevant. Karl has shown me that a blog can matter and perhaps even make a difference to someone or something.

Past Podcasts

The first of the two past podcasts that I listened to was “Possibilities for using Facebook in an Educational Setting”, by Allison Midgette and Shaundretta Bethel in fall of 2008. The podcast actually was a very beginning to a topic that the two ladies or anyone else could elaborate on. The two ladies each gave an account of the pros of using facebook. Allison had first hand experience using Facebook in the classroom with students, and Shaundretta did some extensive research of individuals who have used it. It sounded like the ladies were a little bit nervous at first, but as they went on the podcast got better. It was quick, informative and to the point.
There are a few things that I would have done differently. The first thing I would have done different is to speak slower when mentioning some of the websites or procedures for using Facebook. I like to take notes while listening, so if the instructors are speaking to fast I have to rewind in order to get the information I need. The second would be to engage more with my colleagues to create a buzz for others to go out and try Facebook. I would have talked up the use sort of like a salesman. Overall I liked this particular podcast; I thought it was pretty well done.

The second podcast that I listened to was “Blogs and Blogging”, by Silas Smith, Andrea Williams, and Lashonda Pruitt in fall 2008. This particular podcast started out like a how to podcast, but shortly into it Andrea and Silas began to engage into some informative dialogue with one another. This dialogue I liked between the two. What I focused on the most was what Silas referred to as “common sense” actions with dealing with blogging. He was very opinionated, engaging, and to the point. Once again I liked his contribution, and the structure of this podcast.
The only thing that I would do different was to try and get everyone engaged in the discussion. Lashonda gave the facts and Silas elaborated on the facts. The opportunity to discuss, debate, or agree on ideas is at the core of a podcast. Finally, one of the most important aspects of a podcasts if possible is the ability to edit content. If editing is available I urge everyone to use it. Overall I enjoyed this podcast the most of the two I listened to.

The Fischbowl

The blog on the fischbowl certainly leans towards truth. Anyone who calls themselves an educator must always be savvy in some form of technology, and operate at a level no less than basic. The simple task of data entry is what every teacher should know. Entering information concerning grades, attendance, and letters to parents are what every teacher is required to do. Karl Fisch mentioned the standards for which a teacher should be held to regarding technology, but he failed to mention the extent into technology that one must go. As an educator how much technology must you be familiar with? Knowing how to email, put together a podcast, host a web cast, design and maintain a web-site, etc. What is enough knowledge of technology? Another question that he should have asked is if an educator is extremely efficient in technology does the school he or she is teaching at equipped to pass it on to the students? I realize that Mr. Fisch at times uses his blog as a spark plug for conversation, which I think this particular blog was geared toward. Conversations and opinions can lead to something productive and beneficial. Hopefully educators will stay productive at educating themselves and offering their students all the benefits possible from that education. From what I can ascertain from the blog Mr. Fisch feels that educators should be self motivated when it comes to learning technology. As a physical education major the extent that I use technology would not supersede that of an English or math major. However, my own personal experience with technology may go far beyond anything that I would need on a playground, court, or field. As I enter the world of teaching I feel that my own self motivation toward learning technology will be much greater than what my employer will require.

Podcasts

My experience with podcasts is somewhat limited to information pertaining to sports. I signed up as an ESPN insider and I was able to listen to past radio shows. The shows that I listen to are always entertaining and most generally have commercials along with them. The podcasts that I listened to on iTunes were very similar to what I have been accustom to listening to. The only difference is the content. The first four Pod casts that I listened all started with small talk by the hosts. The small talk consisted of various things such as the weather in their cities, setting up the Pod cast just to mention a few. Once you get through the small talk by fast forwarding, the information is pretty informative. You have to listen very closely because you may miss something because of all the small talk. The MacBreak weekly was very long and uninteresting to me. If I were into technology I would have found it extremely interesting. However, I am not into “tech” talk. The one beneficial aspect of it is the fact that it was free to download. The second benefit is that there seemed to be several experts involved in the podcast. Today I have no use for this particular podcast, but perhaps in the future it may become relevant. The overwhelming thing that I noticed about these particular podcasts is that they can center on almost anything. The information that is being relayed could be factual, opinionated, or completely biased. The discretion is up to the listener. The format that someone could use should always be one that attracts listeners no matter what. The individuals who conduct these podcasts are always looking for feedback. Interest from others is what seems to spark their creativity. Podcasts are a great idea in motion.

Blogs in the Classroom

The world of technology may not have reached all parts of society yet, but it has certainly left its footprint deep in many of America’s schools. One example of technology impacting schools is the story of Brenda Dyck’s middle school enrichment class at www.education-world.com. She started using blogs for her class back in 2004 as a way for them to reflect. The class was assigned the Eleanor Rigby Project, which was about the homelessness. The blogs that the students had, Mrs. Dyck help them create at www.blogger.com. It gave the students an opportunity to reflect on the project and offer possible solutions to homelessness. The student’s blogged daily and Mrs. Dyck used some of the student’s blogs as discussion topics in future classes. The students in Mr. Dyck’s class were very detailed in their blogs. An example of the type of blogs that students turned in is a follows: "One of my own opinions on homes and the homeless is that there are people in the world who may have a roof over their heads but can still be homeless, like orphans and wives whose husbands abuse them. To me a home is more than a house; it is a place where you feel "at home." How can you call a place a home if you feel alone and insecure there? There is a song by the Dixie Chicks called "A Home" and it sort of talks about that. The chorus goes: 'Not a night goes by that I don't dream of wandering, through a house that might have been a home. I listen to my pride... and every day I wake up in, in a house that might have been a home.' The song also touches on the fact that a lot of people are homeless because of decisions they have made. I would like to explore that a little more. I know that I would never get over myself if I knew that I was on the street or all alone just because I did a few stupid things." The feedback that Mrs. Dyck received from the students was overwhelming and was an excellent way to revitalize the student’s interest in writing. The next website that showed examples of blogs being used in classrooms in the USA was at www.56c2008.edublogs.org, whereby a teacher named Mrs. C posts great ideas for class topics. She appears to post new material about every six days. The topics that she engages her students in vary from science to history to astrology. The class is made up of fifth and sixth grade students. There is another teacher mentioned by the name of Mrs.R who also teaches various subjects, but Mrs. C does a majority of the blogging. The world of blogging has become an international phenomenon. An example of blogging being used in an international setting is at www.repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt/handle/1822/6381?locale=es.com. On this website it explains how blogs are being used in Portugal pre service teacher education programs. There were 26 student teachers, 14 from natural science and 12 from foreign languages. They were all asked to setup and maintain web-blogs for their future students for ten weeks. In a post interview the teachers thoroughly enjoyed their experience blogging although they never had any prior experience blogging.

The website also offers teachers the opportunity to work as instructors for the site at http://www.accessdl.state.al.us/showaccess.php?lnk=educators#online_instructor.com which is an excellent opportunity for teachers to earn extra money and expand their teaching experience. To become an instructor also has benefits for teachers in the form of networking with other teachers and expanding their knowledge of technology. For parents, the website allows them to take a look at the different courses that they may want their children to take. It also gives criteria of what a good candidate should posses to succeed at distance learning. Parents could use the information to inform their child’s school if it is something that they feel will benefit their learning.

Technology Movie Post

The movie on technology was very informative. It went into detail on just how often the Internet is accessed and how using computers has become an almost must have. The age at which kids are learning about computers and accessing the Internet is unbelievable. The expansion of the Internet will be no problem in the future due to proper planning. As a future educator technology will become absolutely necessary in order for me to succeed. According to the movie the the world is moving to a more international makeup and one of the main countries for such is right here in the U.S. If techology and computers you choose to do without, I'll be the first to tell you good luck.

Alex Assignment

The Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX) is an excellent resource for teachers. It offers teachers the option to lookup lesson plans, websites, and online learning resources. The exchange is broken down by grades as well as subjects. Underneath the courses of study a teacher can access web-links, videos and lesson plans associated with the courses. The lesson plans correlate with the standards set by the state in the various subjects. The website is constantly changing so some material that isn’t found immediately may emerge at a later time. The Learning Exchange also offers teacher’s personal workspace which they can sign up for to create and store lesson plans and professional development materials. The professional development web-sites offered are very diverse to teachers of all subjects. The exchange also offers teachers the opportunity to teach online courses offered to students. This particular web-site is very beneficial to any teacher in grades K thru 12. As a teacher I would certainly utilize some of the lesson plans offered as well as videos. The lesson plans I would utilize to add more variety to my classes when I’ve exhausted all of my own lesson plans. I would make use of videos when I don’t have videos from the library or other teachers available. I also would suggest courses for students to take on the web-site if what they aren’t interested in isn’t offered. I certainly would sign up for the free personal space offered on the exchange. It is important to me as well as my students that I continue my professional development, and have a place to store lesson plans and web-sites online. Finally I would utilize the exchange to find professional organizations and conferences to help me become the best teacher possible.

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First Host

I am James Hutchins the first. I am a senior majoring in Physical Education K-12. I plan to teach physical education in a middle school setting first, and then eventually in a high school setting. My ultimate goal would be to become the head basketball coach at my high school Alma mater, Northview high school in Dothan, Alabama. That position is one that I could retire from. In the meantime I will seek out any valuable experience that will land me that coaching job in the future.
The first step in securing a future job is for me to finish the seven courses that I have remaining in order to graduate. The most difficult of the seven is this EDM 310 course, which emerges me in technology a little reluctantly. The doubt that I have now eventually will turn into motivation which hopefully will lead me to an A in this course.
I now will tell you a little about myself. I am from Dothan, AL, graduated from Northview high school in 199...., have lived in Mobile off and on for the last 14 years, and I am a Florida State football fan for life... Go Noles.
I wish everyone the best of luck in this course.