As part of my Technology and Education class, I had to research digital citizenship, what it meant, what some of the requirements were, and why it is important.
Based on my research, I have come to the conclusion that in today's society a good digital reputation is a necessity. We live in a very technologically-centered society and need to not only be in the know and have a strong digital presence, but also make sure that we portray ourselves in the best possible way. This means that we need to get involved in digital activities and social networks, learn the "rules," and put your best foot forward.
When it comes to teaching students about being a good digital citizen, I think the best way to do this is to give them the experience. Having them interact with teachers and peers online in safe, secure situations is an excellent way to teach them about digital citizenship and prepare them for the future when being a digital citizen will be a requirement, not just a choice. I do think it is okay to have students posting work online, as long as it is on a secure site, controlled by a trusted entity, and closely monitored by the teacher. As I said, this real-world practice is going to be the most beneficial way to teach children how to become good digital citizens.
The following Spicynodes mind map provides information on how to act responsibly on social media sites as well as information that can be used to teach students about online behavior.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
My Top Ten Favorite Places That I've Been
Traveling is a love and a dream of mine. I love every opportunity that I get to visit somewhere new. I have been lucky enough to visit some really amazing places, but still have a LOT more to go. The following are some of my favorite places that I have been.
10. Sweet Home Alabama
9. Washington, D.C.
8. New Orleans, Louisiana
7. Grand Cayman
6. New York, New York
5. Fort Worth/Dallas, Texas
4. Boston, Massachusetts
3. York, England
2. Edinburgh, Scotland
1. London, England
Web 2.0 Resources
As an assignment for my Education and Technology class we had to create several Web 2.0 resources that we could use to help teach a unit. I chose Biomes, which is a 6th grade Science objective in the Alabama Course of Study.
The first step was to create a concept map using bubbl.us. This site makes creating and customizing a concept map very easy. It's a program that not only could teachers make great use of, but one that would be beneficial for student use as well.
Here is my Biomes concept map: https://bubbl.us/?h=10057d/1e8085/10gu3LQR4DFrc
The next step was to create a Glogster page about our topic. Glogster is a really fun site that lets you create interactive posters on anything you'd like. I think that as a teacher it would provide me with a way to introduce a topic to students in a fun and exciting way. It would also be a great assessment tool to use by having students create a Glogster page at the end of a unit to demonstrate what they have learned.
Here is my Glogster page: http://kjoelleb.edu.glogster.com/world-biomes/
The third part was to create an Animoto video. Animoto is a site that allows you to create videos using your own pictures or video clips, set to music that the site provides, and in a variety of styles offered by the site. The process is very easy, as the site walks you through what to do step by step. This would serve as another great assessment tool for students.
Here is my Animoto video: http://animoto.com/play/2T704fveGaihO3fc3j4zYg
The final resource that I chose to use was the Tikatok book creator. This site allows you to choose from either pre-written stories in which you plug in a few details, story starters, and blank books. I chose the blank book and was able to customize the look, layout, pictures, text, etc. to suit my needs. This is a great way for teachers to either introduce a new topic or for teachers to allow students to learn additional information on a topic. It could also be used as an assessment tool or project for students.
Here is my Tikatok book: http://www.tikatok.com/view/book/earths-biomes
Please check it all out and let me know what you think. I'd love to hear what you think of these resources or if you have any others that you really like!
The first step was to create a concept map using bubbl.us. This site makes creating and customizing a concept map very easy. It's a program that not only could teachers make great use of, but one that would be beneficial for student use as well.
Here is my Biomes concept map: https://bubbl.us/?h=10057d/1e8085/10gu3LQR4DFrc
The next step was to create a Glogster page about our topic. Glogster is a really fun site that lets you create interactive posters on anything you'd like. I think that as a teacher it would provide me with a way to introduce a topic to students in a fun and exciting way. It would also be a great assessment tool to use by having students create a Glogster page at the end of a unit to demonstrate what they have learned.
Here is my Glogster page: http://kjoelleb.edu.glogster.com/world-biomes/
The third part was to create an Animoto video. Animoto is a site that allows you to create videos using your own pictures or video clips, set to music that the site provides, and in a variety of styles offered by the site. The process is very easy, as the site walks you through what to do step by step. This would serve as another great assessment tool for students.
Here is my Animoto video: http://animoto.com/play/2T704fveGaihO3fc3j4zYg
The final resource that I chose to use was the Tikatok book creator. This site allows you to choose from either pre-written stories in which you plug in a few details, story starters, and blank books. I chose the blank book and was able to customize the look, layout, pictures, text, etc. to suit my needs. This is a great way for teachers to either introduce a new topic or for teachers to allow students to learn additional information on a topic. It could also be used as an assessment tool or project for students.
Here is my Tikatok book: http://www.tikatok.com/view/book/earths-biomes
Please check it all out and let me know what you think. I'd love to hear what you think of these resources or if you have any others that you really like!
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