Comments for Emerging Ed Tech-Musings of a MidLink Editor http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com Joselyn J. Todd, Ph.D. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:10:16 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Student Developed Learning Environments- Wiki Learning Environments (WLEs)! by Carol Baldwin http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2008/04/10/student-developed-learning-environments-wiki-learning-environments-wles/#comment-1608 Carol Baldwin Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:10:16 +0000 http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/?p=40#comment-1608 THis blog was very informative. I'm impressed with your ideas of how to use wikis in your classroom--there is no end to what we can teach kids with these tech tools. My book, "Teaching the Story: Fiction Writing in Middle School" is going into it's second edition primarily so we can add tech lessons that help make the writing process even more fun, creative, and interactive for students. Can my publisher, Maupin House, send you a review copy when it comes out in September? I look forward to hearing more about MidLink Magazine. THis blog was very informative. I’m impressed with your ideas of how to use wikis in your classroom–there is no end to what we can teach kids with these tech tools.
My book, “Teaching the Story: Fiction Writing in Middle School” is going into it’s second edition primarily so we can add tech lessons that help make the writing process even more fun, creative, and interactive for students. Can my publisher, Maupin House, send you a review copy when it comes out in September?
I look forward to hearing more about MidLink Magazine.

]]> Comment on Student Developed Learning Environments- Wiki Learning Environments (WLEs)! by Personal Learning Environment « The world as viewed by Nicosilva http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2008/04/10/student-developed-learning-environments-wiki-learning-environments-wles/#comment-1605 Personal Learning Environment « The world as viewed by Nicosilva Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:22:01 +0000 http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/?p=40#comment-1605 [...] read a blog (here) that mentioned a class wiki. Does that sound like a good idea for this class? It would not only [...] [...] read a blog (here) that mentioned a class wiki. Does that sound like a good idea for this class? It would not only [...]

]]> Comment on Screencast Assessment- It’s a Small World Afterall by JB http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/screencast-assessment-an-example-from-one-of-my-students-who-is-in-india/#comment-1599 JB Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:00:05 +0000 http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/screencast-assessment-an-example-from-one-of-my-students-who-is-in-india/#comment-1599 Cool video--nice assessment & not paper pencil. Cool video–nice assessment & not paper pencil.

]]> Comment on Albert Einstein…would he have fallen through the cracks? by Dawn Critchley http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/06/23/gaming-no-its-not-the-lottery-for-education/#comment-1587 Dawn Critchley Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:38:08 +0000 http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/06/23/gaming-no-its-not-the-lottery-for-education/#comment-1587 I loved reading this, and I agree with you! I'm at college at the moment, have the pressure of revising for lots of exams.. when I'd much rather have more freedom in science to think on, at this stage, and have more of an opportunity in eductaion to be creative, that's where the fun is in subjects (im sort of reffering to science here.. favourite physics and maths which Im going to be doing at university) and I think its sad that no time is dedicated to getting all/or even some of this excitement across to students ! thanks for writing what you did, about such a truely great man too. I loved reading this, and I agree with you!
I’m at college at the moment, have the pressure of revising for lots of exams.. when I’d much rather have more freedom in science to think on, at this stage, and have more of an opportunity in eductaion to be creative, that’s where the fun is in subjects (im sort of reffering to science here.. favourite physics and maths which Im going to be doing at university) and I think its sad that no time is dedicated to getting all/or even some of this excitement across to students !
thanks for writing what you did, about such a truely great man too.

]]> Comment on Student Led Conferences- Web 2.0 Style! by Laura B. fogle http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/12/22/student-led-conferences-web-20-style/#comment-1577 Laura B. fogle Sat, 29 Dec 2007 03:03:20 +0000 http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/12/22/student-led-conferences-web-20-style/#comment-1577 I love this idea of students creating a sort of electronic portfolio for sharing with their parents. Will the project itself be graded or evaluated in some way? I assume that the PowerPoint files are being stored on the server. It would be very compelling to refer back to these projects again at the end of the year. I love this idea of students creating a sort of electronic portfolio for sharing with their parents. Will the project itself be graded or evaluated in some way? I assume that the PowerPoint files are being stored on the server. It would be very compelling to refer back to these projects again at the end of the year.

]]> Comment on What, Where, When, Who, and How…A Web 2.0 Enigma by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/what-where-when-who-and-howa-web-20-enigma/#comment-1369 Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:30:44 +0000 http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/what-where-when-who-and-howa-web-20-enigma/#comment-1369 I certainly enjoyed meeting and collaborating with you all in Atlanta. One thing I have noticed-- change in a particular area of science is incremental until there is a breakthrough- then it becomes exponential. I believe it will be the same in education. A breakthrough is right around the corner and you change agents will be in place to usher in the 21st Century and reform education in meaningful ways. I hope you will cross post this piece in our NING community. I hope Sarah will add her comment there as well. I certainly enjoyed meeting and collaborating with you all in Atlanta.

One thing I have noticed– change in a particular area of science is incremental until there is a breakthrough- then it becomes exponential. I believe it will be the same in education. A breakthrough is right around the corner and you change agents will be in place to usher in the 21st Century and reform education in meaningful ways.

I hope you will cross post this piece in our NING community. I hope Sarah will add her comment there as well.

]]> Comment on What, Where, When, Who, and How…A Web 2.0 Enigma by Sarah Ritter http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/what-where-when-who-and-howa-web-20-enigma/#comment-1368 Sarah Ritter Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:47:56 +0000 http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/11/13/what-where-when-who-and-howa-web-20-enigma/#comment-1368 As a fellow traveler to the Powerful Learning Practice conference, I echo your thoughts, Joselyn, about the relevancy of Web 2.0 tools and opportunities. The ideas for using this technology with my students flood my mind in torrents of excitement. This is the first evolution of learning I have witnessed in my 30 years as an educator. Oh, there have been bandwagons filled with new math, open classrooms, whole language, computer labs, and, heaven help us, 'no child left behind.' Not one of these flashes of brilliance were intended to empower the student in his/her learning, but ways to make the teacher's job easier or more confusing. With the legislature in many states commanding that all teachers be on the same page with all students, instruction has been completely taken out of the hands of the teachers. Fine, now let it be in the hands (and ears) of the learners! As I headed to school this morning, I was sharing my excitement about the conference with my 17 year old daughter. She informed me of the academic themes on Facebook she uses to keep up with the Quiz Bowl contests and members across the state, and the practice sessions they hold (on Facebook) all together. With or without us, the kids are already using today's technology to enhance their learning. I want to be part of this revolution, and, with the help of 'evangelists' like you, Joselyn, the time is most definitely now! As a fellow traveler to the Powerful Learning Practice conference, I echo your thoughts, Joselyn, about the relevancy of Web 2.0 tools and opportunities. The ideas for using this technology with my students flood my mind in torrents of excitement. This is the first evolution of learning I have witnessed in my 30 years as an educator. Oh, there have been bandwagons filled with new math, open classrooms, whole language, computer labs, and, heaven help us, ‘no child left behind.’ Not one of these flashes of brilliance were intended to empower the student in his/her learning, but ways to make the teacher’s job easier or more confusing. With the legislature in many states commanding that all teachers be on the same page with all students, instruction has been completely taken out of the hands of the teachers. Fine, now let it be in the hands (and ears) of the learners!

As I headed to school this morning, I was sharing my excitement about the conference with my 17 year old daughter. She informed me of the academic themes on Facebook she uses to keep up with the Quiz Bowl contests and members across the state, and the practice sessions they hold (on Facebook) all together. With or without us, the kids are already using today’s technology to enhance their learning. I want to be part of this revolution, and, with the help of ‘evangelists’ like you, Joselyn, the time is most definitely now!

]]> Comment on Great New Tools for Screencasting…Video in the Classroom by New Screencasting Tools « Clif’s Notes http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/great-new-tools-for-screencastingvideo-in-the-classroom/#comment-1349 New Screencasting Tools « Clif’s Notes Sat, 03 Nov 2007 18:04:28 +0000 http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/10/28/great-new-tools-for-screencastingvideo-in-the-classroom/#comment-1349 [...] embark on our instructional digital video module in one of the classes that I teach. I ran across Joselyn Todd’s post in which she discusses the use of screencasting tools by her and by her students. Dr. Todd also [...] [...] embark on our instructional digital video module in one of the classes that I teach. I ran across Joselyn Todd’s post in which she discusses the use of screencasting tools by her and by her students. Dr. Todd also [...]

]]> Comment on If a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words….How Much is a Video Worth? by Stasigr http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/09/14/if-a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-wordshow-much-is-a-video-worth/#comment-1340 Stasigr Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:52:57 +0000 http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/09/14/if-a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-wordshow-much-is-a-video-worth/#comment-1340 Hello, very nice site, keep up good job! Admin good, very good. Hello, very nice site, keep up good job!
Admin good, very good.

]]> Comment on If a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words….How Much is a Video Worth? by Adam S. http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/09/14/if-a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-wordshow-much-is-a-video-worth/#comment-1034 Adam S. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:54:07 +0000 http://midlinkemergingtech.wordpress.com/2007/09/14/if-a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-wordshow-much-is-a-video-worth/#comment-1034 First I must say that I found the video presentation to be pretty cool. I wish that I was given that kind of opportunity while in K-12. Like Eric, I'm a currently a student in college with plans to teach once I graduate. I understand that the teachers are under enormous pressure from school boards to adjust their testing methods to give students a better glimpse into the world of standardized testing. I also understand that this is somewhat unfair way of measuring a students knowledge, my girlfriend for example is very intelligent unfortunately she is a terrible test taker. I find it difficult to believe, however, that you cannot grasps a students knowledge as well through a lab report as you can through these videos. As far as I can tell they are essentially the same thing, only the videos have the added bonus of being able to hear what is 'going on inside the students head.' I do not mean to offend you, I am just saying that a lab report or a class discussion could also be used to gauge students grasp of the material. If I do become a teacher I will try to focus, as you seem do Joselyn, on what the students are learning rather how they do on a test regardless of what technology I decide to take advantage of in the classroom. First I must say that I found the video presentation to be pretty cool. I wish that I was given that kind of opportunity while in K-12. Like Eric, I’m a currently a student in college with plans to teach once I graduate. I understand that the teachers are under enormous pressure from school boards to adjust their testing methods to give students a better glimpse into the world of standardized testing. I also understand that this is somewhat unfair way of measuring a students knowledge, my girlfriend for example is very intelligent unfortunately she is a terrible test taker.

I find it difficult to believe, however, that you cannot grasps a students knowledge as well through a lab report as you can through these videos. As far as I can tell they are essentially the same thing, only the videos have the added bonus of being able to hear what is ‘going on inside the students head.’ I do not mean to offend you, I am just saying that a lab report or a class discussion could also be used to gauge students grasp of the material.

If I do become a teacher I will try to focus, as you seem do Joselyn, on what the students are learning rather how they do on a test regardless of what technology I decide to take advantage of in the classroom.

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