tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62263490867138811632024-03-13T20:18:37.813-07:00Cora BladesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-40133701854798417802013-02-17T18:26:00.000-08:002013-02-17T18:26:42.629-08:00Module 6 Multimedia Presentation <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-4601985433891085582013-02-10T16:56:00.001-08:002013-02-10T16:56:08.276-08:00Module 5 ResponseCharee Hampton http://charee1019.blogspot.com/2013/02/red-queens-and-increasing-returns.html<br />
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Shannon Burns-Casimer http://msshannicole.blogspot.com/2013/02red-queens-and-increasing-returns.html<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-77089270491723231702013-02-07T16:45:00.000-08:002013-02-07T16:48:22.508-08:00Red Queens and Increasing Returns<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 3.75pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">When you decided to obtain a DVD for your science fiction assignment in Module 4, where did you go to find a movie based on a Philip K. Dick book? Did you rent or purchase a DVD, or did you view it digitally on your computer using Netflix or a similar vendor of video-on-demand? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Total Recall is the movie that I viewed for my Module 4 assignment. I viewed this movie using my Netflix account. Initially, I searched YouTube and the results that kept coming up where 2-3 minute snippets from the movie; however, the newer version of Total Recall was available and I actually watched the entire movie on my iPad for free. As for the original Total Recall, I could not find it in the Red Box, so this is another reason why I had to utilize Netflix. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">DVDs and videos-on-demand are both examples of Red Queens. I say this because Dr. Thornburg (2009) suggests that when two technologies advance around the same time and compete with one another to stay ahead of its competition this is a prime example of Red Queens. However, VOD have emerged and stolen to thunder away from renting movies that are on DVDs. VOD offers the convenience of watching a movie at your leisure without having to worry about acquiring a late fee if you don’t return the movie within a certain amount of time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Laureate Education, Inc. (2009). Increasing returns. <em>Emerging and future technology.</em> Baltimore, MD: Author. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-61024294370093631292013-01-27T07:15:00.001-08:002013-01-27T07:15:32.984-08:00Disruptive Technology Responses Chris <a href="http://cd-musicblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/second-life-as-disruptive-educational.html?showComment=1359299475066#!/2013/01/second-life-as-disruptive-educational.html">http://cd-musicblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/second-life-as-disruptive-educational.html?showComment=1359299475066#!/2013/01/second-life-as-disruptive-educational.html</a><br />
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Charee <a href="http://champton1019.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-disruptive-power-of-second-life.html#comment-form">http://champton1019.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-disruptive-power-of-second-life.html#comment-form</a><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-15314901565684089782013-01-21T04:25:00.001-08:002013-01-21T04:25:41.535-08:00Module 4: The Disruptive Power of Second Life<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12pt; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">According to Dr. Thornburg (2009), a </span><span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">disruptive technology comes out of nowhere and replaces an existing technology which will eventually become nonexistent. This disruptive technology will have more capabilities than the technology that it replaced and will be significantly cheaper. <span style="color: #333333;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Second Life is a disruptive technology because it is the ultimate unimaginable upgrade to any online virtual/simulation game. Becoming a member of Second Life allows its members to create a 3D virtual world without boundaries. The only limitation would be your imagination. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Second Life could eventually displace online gaming and/or social networking sites. As of now, I do not believe that it has replaced other technologies or innovations. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">In my personal opinion, I believe that it will take a number of years before another emerging or disruptive technology replaces Second Life. If I’m not mistaken, Second Life has been around since 2005 and I don’t think that it has taken the world by storm. So I feel that it will be around for a while. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Second Life has numerous benefits especially for the disabled who are mostly housebound. Second Life would allow them an outlet to create their very own virtual world, and it would allow them to interact with other members of Second Life. This site could also be an interactive tool for students. Students can create a virtual world and connect with other students their age from different parts of the world. This kind of interaction would allow students to learn about other students with diverse backgrounds. The downside to this would be internet predators. Just like with anything else parents and teachers would need to become members of their child/students pages so that they can monitor the interactions that are taking place on these pages. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Thornburg, Laureate Education, Inc. (2009). <i>Disruptive technologies.</i> Baltimore, MD: Author.</span><span style="color: #4e2800; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Second Life. (2012). Second Life: Your World. Your Imagination. Retrieved from http://secondlife.com/?lang=en-US </span><span style="color: #4e2800; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-64265828791155962202013-01-12T19:13:00.001-08:002013-01-12T19:13:16.380-08:00Module 3 Responses Charee<br />
<a href="http://champton1019.blogspot.com/">http://champton1019.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Leandra <br />
<a href="http://lewisedtech.wordpress.com/">http://lewisedtech.wordpress.com/</a><br />
I can see my post; however, a message says that my message is awaiting moderation. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-11736110816617832632013-01-10T17:07:00.000-08:002013-01-12T19:14:50.905-08:00Rhymes of History Technology<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">According to Dr. Thornburg Rhymes of History rekindles a memory from the past that has inspired the innovation of a new technology. For me the Mimio rekindles from the past the need to project images visually in a whole group setting. Just 16 years ago when I started teaching I was using chalk to write on a blackboard. I can recall using different colored chalks to differentiate the information that I wanted to display. Today blackboards are almost a distant memory and are replaced by dry erase boards with interactive components. The Mimio is one component that transforms the dry erase board into an interactive whiteboard. The dry erase boards that have a Mimio connection has the capability to project images from the internet. Kevin Kelly said it best “we have to get better in believing in the impossible” because we do not know what that next innovation of smartboards or Mimios will have the capabilities of doing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Kelly, K. (2007, December). <i>Kevin Kelly on the next 5,000 days of the Web</i> [Speech]. Speech delivered at the EG 2007 Conference, Los Angeles. Retrieved from <a href="http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/kevin_kelly_on_the_next_5_000_days_of_the_web.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d74a5; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/kevin_kelly_on_the_next_5_000_days_of_the_web.html</span></a></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Laureate Education, Inc. (2009). <i>Rhymes of history.</i> Baltimore, MD: Author.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-719563167293650822012-12-27T15:43:00.002-08:002012-12-27T15:44:46.688-08:00Module 2: Emerging Technologies Tetrad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-2243236360249251662012-12-15T16:18:00.003-08:002012-12-15T16:18:48.962-08:00Module 1 Blog Post Responses Charee <br />
<a href="http://champton1019.blogspot.com/2012/12/module-1-identify-emerged-technology.html#comment-form">http://champton1019.blogspot.com/2012/12/module-1-identify-emerged-technology.html#comment-form</a><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">A current technology that has emerged in the last few years that has enhanced learning in the educational arena would be the document camera. A problem that has been associated with this technology is the constant connecting and reconnecting that takes place when you switch from the video mode to the computer mode. The connectors that screw into the back of the camera are also a problem due to the fact that the screws continue coming out the sockets as you disconnect the video cable from the camera. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Purchasing a <a href="http://www.hpedsb.on.ca/ec/services/cst/elementary/math/documents/101waystouseaDCbooklet.pdf">document camera</a> for every classroom can be costly; however, using the document camera minimizes the amount of paper copies which in returns helps with recycling. There are also several <a href="http://s3.amazonaws.com/iac-production/attachments/16/advantages.pdf">benefits </a>to using a document camera. The auto focus comes in handy when adjusting the size of the image that is being displayed. The directional light is also a great asset because it helps illuminate images in a dark setting. The controls and major functions of the camera are located on the base of the camera which makes it easy to adjust and operate. To make this technology even better would be to eliminate the cords that connect the camera to the computer and replace them with a wireless connection. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-49826139182352074572012-08-19T18:56:00.001-07:002012-08-19T18:56:24.174-07:00Learning in a Digital World<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am an advocate for using technology in the classroom because it significantly impacts students' learning. I have always relied on technology for conducting research, but when it came to the idea of enrolling in an online specialist program, I was a little uneasy about not sitting in a traditional classroom and having that face-to-face interaction with my professor. However, I must say that this has been an extraordinary experience. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have learned about many useful online tools that I can use personally and in my work environment. These tools are very engaging for my student and allows for continuous growth in regards to technological advancement. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This online learning experience has allowed me to communicate with my peers and instructor through the use of technological innovations, and placed tools in my toolbox that I enjoy sharing with my coworkers and students. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My philosophy of learning is that all students can learn once the delivery of instruction has been modified to meet the overall need of the student. As an educator, my role is to facilitate learning through guided instruction which is very critical for all learners to learn. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cognitivist and constructivist theories are phenomenal theories to incorporate into any teaching curriculum. Having the option to choose how and what ways my students learn is extremely beneficial for those students who need that direct instruction. With the integration of both learning theories all learners can learn. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-52976325801148751542012-08-05T17:37:00.000-07:002012-08-05T17:37:58.782-07:00Module 5: New Technologies<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Recently our school was retrofitted with some of the latest innovations in technology.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of my teammates, who also happen to be a very close friend of mine, was very reluctant about the idea of implementing and using technology as part of her instruction. Diana was so complacent with using the overhead projector that it was just about impossible to get her to use an interactive smart board. Diana’s attitude was extremely negative in regards to using the smart board. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To counter act Diana’s resistant behavior I would sign the two of us up for the same trainings, share ideas and make lesson plans for implementing the smart board. Diana knew that our administrators wanted to see more technology being implemented into our teaching curriculum. So she finally stopped resisting, and began embracing the idea of using the smart board and digital camera. After much needed assistance, Diana was implementing at least one of these innovations into her daily curriculum. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Keller’s ARCS model is a motivational tool that is implemented to motivate others to learn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For this strategy to be effective teachers/instructors must concentrate on attention, relevance, confidence and satisfaction (Driscoll, 2005). Speaking from personal experience I would build up the reluctant user’s confidence. I would do this by providing additional trainings and assigning support partners to the reluctant users. I have found that when there is a little intimidation about trying something new <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">success is guaranteed</span> once support has been established. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Driscoll, M. P. (2005). <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Psychology of learning for instruction </span>(3rd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-4838286497310961082012-07-22T13:02:00.000-07:002012-07-22T13:02:23.251-07:00Module 4: Connectivism<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">During my undergraduate studies, I can recall going to the library and checking out informational books and looking up information in encyclopedias and on microfilm. Fortunately, with today’s technological innovations I can easily learn new information by simply connecting to the internet. This newly gained knowledge is then stored and later retrieved when that information is recalled upon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The digital tools that best facilitate learning for me are blogs and wikis. I find that blogs and wikis are very useful communication tools that are not only used for critiquing someone’s work, but they are also avenues for sharing information digitally through different kinds of media. My followers can also provide immediate feedback that can be very useful in directing and/or redirecting my thought process. Furthermore, blogs and wikis can store information for future use, and they create a sense of community in the traditional and virtual classrooms. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif";">I generally research and gain new knowledge by using the World Wide Web and its abundance of resources. I start my research process with the Google search engine, and at the click of a mouse a wealth of resources instantly appears on the screen. I take my time reading and comparing the information that is retrieved and decide on its creditability and authenticity. </span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-46972720789507316042012-07-11T20:07:00.000-07:002012-07-11T20:07:34.715-07:00Module 3 ResponsesDaniel <a href="http://daoprish.blogspot.com/2012/07/module-3-constructivism.html?showComment=1342061497319#c4731900945863815140">http://daoprish.blogspot.com/2012/07/module-3-constructivism.html?showComment=1342061497319#c4731900945863815140</a><br />
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Laura <a href="http://wojoedtech.blogspot.com/2012/07/module-3-our-connected-world_10.html#comment-form">http://wojoedtech.blogspot.com/2012/07/module-3-our-connected-world_10.html#comment-form</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-1709046441412657612012-07-08T21:08:00.001-07:002012-07-08T21:08:38.712-07:00Module 3: Natural Instinct to Collaborate<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Do you believe that humans have a basic instinct to “interact and work as a group,” as Rheingold proposed in his discussion of the evolution of Wikipedia as a collectively developed encyclopedia? </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">CISCO (2009). The impact of collaborative, scaffolded learning in k-12schools: A meta-analysis Retrieved <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.cisco.com/web/about/citizenship/socio-economic/docs/Metiri_Classroom_Collaboration_Research.pdf"><span style="color: purple;">http://www.cisco.com/web/about/citizenship/socio-economic/docs/Metiri_Classroom_Collaboration_Research.pdf</span></a> </span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Rheingold, H. (2009) Way-new collaboration retrieved from</span><a href="http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/howard_rheingold_on_collaboration.html"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/howard_rheingold_on_collaboration.html</span></a><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-654013180232740752012-06-27T17:25:00.001-07:002012-06-27T17:26:35.390-07:00Module 2: Cognitivism as a Learning Theory<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%;">According to </span><a href="http://www.uleduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational/"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="color: purple;">Karl Kapp</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%;">, “The issue many forget is that “learning” is not one thing…it is a multi-layered word that tends to get treated as if it were just one thing…and it’s not. It is multi-facetted and that is why developing new models for “learning” is so difficult.” With that being said, I believe that all of the “_isms” that </span><a href="http://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html"><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="color: purple;">Bill Kerr</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 200%;"> addresses in his blog need to be implemented into instruction in order to address the diverse learning styles that are entering into classrooms. By incorporating the different learning theories maybe we can start closing the gap and reaching the lower achievers. Kapp also states that “we need to take the best from each philosophy and use it wisely to create solid educational experiences for our learners.” Todays' learners are of the digital age so we as educators must create an environment with innovations that are going to actively engage all learners. When students are “having fun” they are excited about learning which create memorable learning experiences. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Kapp, K. (2007, January 2). Out and about: Discussion on educational schools of thought (Web log post). Retrieves from </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.kaplaneduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational/" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">http://www.kaplaneduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational/</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Kerr, B. (2007, January 1). _isms as filter, not blinker (Web log post). Retrieved from </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">http://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html</span></a></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-64134950300821928992012-06-16T19:23:00.000-07:002012-06-16T19:23:38.007-07:00Module 1 Posting ResponsesSchquetta Hawkins<br />
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<a href="http://wojoedtech.blogspot.com/">http://wojoedtech.blogspot.com/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226349086713881163.post-1695565950561091562012-06-13T14:55:00.000-07:002012-06-13T14:55:17.514-07:00Module 1 Assignment<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.05in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Cambria", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Is there a better metaphor to reflect your view of the role of instructors?</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Cambria", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>After reflecting on Siemens’s metaphors about the roles of an educator, I have concluded that all four roles need to be incorporated into the digital classroom. With students entering into the classroom with a wealth of knowledge about technology these roles will help the instructor stay abreast with the continuous changes in the digital arena. This way the instructor and the students will be successful in the classroom.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Cambria", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Please view <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hXmmL2eq6k&feature=related"><span style="color: purple;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hXmmL2eq6k&feature=related</span></a> for more information on what the digital classroom looks like in another part of the country. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Cambria", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Siemens, G. (2008, January 27). <i>Learning and knowing in networks: Changing roles for educators and designers.</i> Paper presented to ITFORUM. Retrieved from </span><span style="font-family: "Cambria", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><a href="http://it.coe.uga.edu/itforum/Paper105/Siemens.pdf" target="new"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">http://it.coe.uga.edu/itforum/Paper105/Siemens.pdf</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Cambria", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">YouTube. (2011, December 21). What is digital classroom and how it works. Retrieved from </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Cambria", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hXmmL2eq6k&feature=related"><span style="color: purple;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hXmmL2eq6k&feature=related</span></a></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17535483998617036229noreply@blogger.com3