Here's Whats Coming:

OK, from the thoughts of a person who is weaning from the "Winkle error", good gracious. I could just imagine when this child starts reading and writing. A pencil is going to seem like a stick and rock from the caveman days. This does make me nervous as a future educator. I'm really starting to question my ability to supply my student's with the best opportunity at a top education.

I do know children are able to learn a lot quicker and more efficient than adults. If these are the toys children are playing then what are they going to think of the crayons and glue. I can hear my comments now, "when I was a little girl.....". The important thing is to gain the knowledge and apply it the best of my ability.

They are First Graders! Are You Ready?:

That looked like so much fun. Who needs glue and colors and talk about the social skills that are being developed. Just think about the first hand experience they can get in any subject. The skype is a great idea for career day. The field trips the students can take could be endless and without even leaving their classrooms.
This has really got my brain to creating. The only thing now is for me to be proficient in these programs. EDM 310 here I come, well after a few zzzz's.

Podcast Reviews:

This was my first conscious effort in actually finding and listening to podcast. Before this class I didn't know that these existed. It was a bit tricky (for me) to find the specific ones that I would be interested in but I did. After I downloaded i-tunes and fumbled through to the podcast section, it was all over with.
These were a great source of information and tools to use for my education and the education I will be presenting to my students. I found a couple of podcast I was interested in the, Cool Teacher, Education, Promethean Planet, and Smart board lessons podcast. I'm sure I will find many many others as I have time to go through them fluently.
This is definitely a tool that I will be using in the future. I can see myself using this as a reference for my lesson plans and obtaining information about a classroom. The Cool Teacher podcast is one that will keep you up to date on all of the new technologies that are available. Technology moves so fast that this is a good p-cast to refer back to often.
The Smart board lesson p-cast is very helpful. I know a lot of schools are switching (if not already have the S-board) and I have no experience at all working with this type technology. This is a device that I will certainly be required to have knowledge of, when coming in as a new student. I look forward to learning about it and hope to get some hands on experience with the S-board before my education is completed.

Little Kids... Big Potential:

I think the title explains it all. Awesome presentation! This video is a great example of how children are quicker learners than adults. It also has some great reflections of how Internet safety and social courtesy can be taught. I think that's one of the first lessons that need to be taught when introducing this subject of technology. That just because your not face to face you can still effect people's lives.

Week 1 Movie Blogs

Mr Winkle Wakes:


This was a cute little production with a big message. I can completely empathize with Mr. Winkle. I'm an "older" student returning back to college and sometimes the Mr. Winkle does come out in me. I have been in the work-force where I have had to use and manage several computer programs but being back in college has really opened my eyes to how "little" I have utilized the technology that is available.

We have to have more technological education in the classroom. It's a tool that children are attracted too to help them learn the math's, science's, and etc. Have you ever herd a mom say, " you better behave or you will have to play on the computer"? Kids love technology and if they don't get the experience from home or school where are they suppose to explore that knowledge. In today's age I think internet safety and social courtesy is an important lesson to learn.


My ten year old daughter has been drilling me to create her a facebook page. I kept putting it off because of the stranger danger and cyber bulling stories that have draped the daily news. I think as long as she is monitored and educated on how to avoid and handle that type of situation it would benefit her future. So, my daughter thanks you.

The Importance of Creativity:

Wow, Great Lecture! I really enjoyed the comedy he plugged in. It was very rateable. I can admit that I have seen one or two of those heads dancing around in public places. Hilarious! One of his stories reminded me of my baby daughter. Her kindergarten teacher had commented to her how beautiful her drawing was. Olivia's reply was, " I know". Was that being rude I don't think so. She had worked hard on her art piece and confident that she had achieved her goal. A beautiful picture.

On a serious note, I do feel that the arts and extracurricular act ivies are just as important as learning math and science. A lot of school's budgets don't provide for these types of programs. As a single mom of two girls its financially hard to supply these to my children. I make it work because, I do think these opportunities will help them be well rounded individuals. A lot of times the girl's birthday and Christmas gifts are gymnastic lessons or cheer camp. How do you know you want to be in the ballet if you have never been to a point class. Not to mention the benefits of social development it provides.

Harness your Students' Digital Smarts:

Mrs. Davis really seemed in touch with her students and that she enjoyed what she was teaching. The concept of the students teaching the teacher is great. I think it takes the stale taste out of the lecture. Teachers as leaders have to be opened to suggestions and change. What better place to get new information and suggestions than from the people your instructing.

These children seemed so advanced in today's technology. At this point I would definitly be the student in that classroom. I cant wait to expand my technology skills.

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