Hello all!
Kudos to everyone who presented this past Tuesday - what an interesting array of topics we have! I really enjoyed all the new information:)
Ben - Information Architecture
I really enjoyed your presentation Ben because you talked so much about the end user and wanting them to be satisfied with the product (website) that you are trying to put together for them. Usability on a website is so important so that you don't lose customers.
Joe and Martin - Reference sharing project
You guys did a great job with this database; something like this takes a lot of hard work, and your effort really shows through. I will be checking in over the next two semesters to see what additions you have made to it - great job!
Bryan - HTML
YEAH, Bryan! I am so glad you did this presentation because I was honestly HTMLaphobic for awhile, but with your help I think I overcame some of my anxiety with it. It really is just a new language to learn. I mentioned to you that I bought the book you were talking about - the headfirst one. That is going to be one of my reading projects. Thanks again!
Keith - RPG
Your game is amazing! I think this could be something I am going to try to do for the libraries. Since RPG maker is freeware, it's perfect since we really don't have much to work with in regard to funds. Such a great job - thanks for sharing!!
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Monday, December 04, 2006
6 words for Tuesday's class
technology-on-the-backburner (sorry) :)
funding
government
outcome-based
connected
untapped
funding
government
outcome-based
connected
untapped
Sunday, December 03, 2006
About "The Computer Delusion"
Hi all,
After last class, I looked over our readings more and found that I thought of some other feelings I had toward the conclusions the author came up with. Namely, I looked at "The Computer Delusion" by Todd Oppenheimer. I found that his article was one-sided in that it didn't speak to the other activities teachers are doing in classrooms besides their use of technology. If you are going to look at technology's effectiveness or lack thereof on student achievement in the classroom, the researchers should also look at the quality of the teacher and their integration of technology into the classroom and also the school systems take on teacher training on the technology so that it can be used appropriately.
I also thought about our role as educational technologists. Our goal is to find ways to effectively use technology to enhance education; it's not to use technology instead of teaching; it's to use technology to promote a more wholesome learning environment, coupled with traditional teaching methods, to supplement the traditional. In Oppenheimer's article, he approaches the topic of educational technology as one that is only for the use of technology in education, as if we are going to do away with the traditional altogether. I feel his argument is unfair in that area. Did I read him incorrectly?
That's my thoughts for now...more later
Kathryn :)
After last class, I looked over our readings more and found that I thought of some other feelings I had toward the conclusions the author came up with. Namely, I looked at "The Computer Delusion" by Todd Oppenheimer. I found that his article was one-sided in that it didn't speak to the other activities teachers are doing in classrooms besides their use of technology. If you are going to look at technology's effectiveness or lack thereof on student achievement in the classroom, the researchers should also look at the quality of the teacher and their integration of technology into the classroom and also the school systems take on teacher training on the technology so that it can be used appropriately.
I also thought about our role as educational technologists. Our goal is to find ways to effectively use technology to enhance education; it's not to use technology instead of teaching; it's to use technology to promote a more wholesome learning environment, coupled with traditional teaching methods, to supplement the traditional. In Oppenheimer's article, he approaches the topic of educational technology as one that is only for the use of technology in education, as if we are going to do away with the traditional altogether. I feel his argument is unfair in that area. Did I read him incorrectly?
That's my thoughts for now...more later
Kathryn :)
Say "Hello" to Mii little friend :)
Hi everyone,
I wanted to introduce everyone to my Mii, my personal Wii character. :) She has Pro status in Wii Tennis...not in real life :) hahaha!
Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend, especially after our amazing win yesterday against Arkansas! YEAH! Go Gators!
See you Tuesday,
Kathryn :)
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Comments on Presentations 11/30
Instructional Design - Brooke
As an instructor in the library, whenever I am asked to do a new instruction, I have to look at everything Brooke talked about tonight. Assessing the user needs is definitely the most important part for my instruction because each user group is completely different. Another topic that Brooke spoke about was evaluation and how you need to see if your learners are in fact learning anything. This is another issue that the libraries deal with. Our group found that the Dick and Carey was too inside the box, too restricted. Awesome job! I hope you are feeling better!
Quality of Life - Michiko
Michiko touched upon something that I am very much interested in within her presentation, and that is the concept of lifelong learning. How do we help people continue to learn throughout their life, assisting them in making new connections with past learning experiences. I really enjoyed this presentation, especially learning the theories of aging. I hadn't come across those in my reading yet. If you get a chance, Michiko, could you post your presentation? I would really like to learn more about the theories. Thanks! And great job!
Security - Vasa
Vasa, you did a great job on this presentation! I can't believe the video that you showed us; how scarey. Security is one of the main reasons some of my family has not joined the Internet craze. I think the main thing is that you have to learn how security works (or doesn't) on these sites before taking part in them. Although, I am not sure how you would learn how a site is secure unless it's stated, but even then, how can you trust that? Is there some kind of measure of safety that some agency has come out with that will help consumers protect themselves?
Denise - Culturally Relevant Teaching
I found Denise's presentation fascinating. When I was growing up, I saw the opposite of this happen in schools that I attended. Some teachers never gave students chances and really focused on their cultural background, social status, etc. Some even made comments negatively towards/about students. How can technology assist in this process? When you posed this question, Denise, the first thing I thought about is how teachers could develop a learning network, sharing stories and learning from each others' experiences. I think this would be the first thing that needs to happen so that people see the issues that are currently out there and then can work together to fix them. Great job!
Thanks for all your hard work on your presentations!
As an instructor in the library, whenever I am asked to do a new instruction, I have to look at everything Brooke talked about tonight. Assessing the user needs is definitely the most important part for my instruction because each user group is completely different. Another topic that Brooke spoke about was evaluation and how you need to see if your learners are in fact learning anything. This is another issue that the libraries deal with. Our group found that the Dick and Carey was too inside the box, too restricted. Awesome job! I hope you are feeling better!
Quality of Life - Michiko
Michiko touched upon something that I am very much interested in within her presentation, and that is the concept of lifelong learning. How do we help people continue to learn throughout their life, assisting them in making new connections with past learning experiences. I really enjoyed this presentation, especially learning the theories of aging. I hadn't come across those in my reading yet. If you get a chance, Michiko, could you post your presentation? I would really like to learn more about the theories. Thanks! And great job!
Security - Vasa
Vasa, you did a great job on this presentation! I can't believe the video that you showed us; how scarey. Security is one of the main reasons some of my family has not joined the Internet craze. I think the main thing is that you have to learn how security works (or doesn't) on these sites before taking part in them. Although, I am not sure how you would learn how a site is secure unless it's stated, but even then, how can you trust that? Is there some kind of measure of safety that some agency has come out with that will help consumers protect themselves?
Denise - Culturally Relevant Teaching
I found Denise's presentation fascinating. When I was growing up, I saw the opposite of this happen in schools that I attended. Some teachers never gave students chances and really focused on their cultural background, social status, etc. Some even made comments negatively towards/about students. How can technology assist in this process? When you posed this question, Denise, the first thing I thought about is how teachers could develop a learning network, sharing stories and learning from each others' experiences. I think this would be the first thing that needs to happen so that people see the issues that are currently out there and then can work together to fix them. Great job!
Thanks for all your hard work on your presentations!
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