The video assignment was a nice change of pace for the class. My group was assigned to make a tour video of the student center for incoming freshman. We made the mistake of taking one long 20 minute clip... the editing process would have been much easier if we had taking a bunch of small clips. But, in the end, we worked it out - thanks to some tech savy group members.
I am happy with how the video turned out and, although it won't ever be used as a tour video, I think it would be very informative for an incoming freshmen.
Word.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Webquest and Powerpoint
I enjoyed learning about webquests because they are something I had never heard of before. I'm sure I did something similar to them in high school, but the indepth analysis we did in class gave me a whole new outlook and frame of mind what creating assignments for my future students. I will most definitely implement webquests in my future classroom.
I chose to do my webquest on the beat poets of the 1950s and 1960s and, although they participuated in some illegal behavior, I feel that it is an important subject for students to be aware of. And it's something a little more contemporary for them to read.
The powerpoint wasn't really anything new to me, however, I did learn some new tricks when creating them. I often feel like powerpoints can be a very boring addition to a lecture, but if used correctly they can be an amazing visiual aid. I will take the things I learned in EDMT 330 and apply them to the powerpoints I will create in future classrooms.
Dave
I chose to do my webquest on the beat poets of the 1950s and 1960s and, although they participuated in some illegal behavior, I feel that it is an important subject for students to be aware of. And it's something a little more contemporary for them to read.
The powerpoint wasn't really anything new to me, however, I did learn some new tricks when creating them. I often feel like powerpoints can be a very boring addition to a lecture, but if used correctly they can be an amazing visiual aid. I will take the things I learned in EDMT 330 and apply them to the powerpoints I will create in future classrooms.
Dave
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Our most recent assignment(s), the revised paragraphs and the newsletter were more difficult than I expected. Nonetheless, I learned some more things that Microsoft word can do. It also made me realize how much I hate Word 2007. I just don't get it. The layout is confusions and about 98% different than Word 2003. I wish they would just go back to that platform.
Either way, it was sweet learning about the column break in Word. For some reason the word on my computer does not do that. I cannot recall any teachers in my high school making newsletter but I'm sure a time will come where I will have to make one.
Also, revising and adding comments to the paragraph was cool. It reminded me a lot of Google Docs (which is an AWESOME way to peer review papers). Now that I know Microsoft word can do similar actions I will definitely use it more as I continue down my long and winding road of academia.
Dave Slaga
Either way, it was sweet learning about the column break in Word. For some reason the word on my computer does not do that. I cannot recall any teachers in my high school making newsletter but I'm sure a time will come where I will have to make one.
Also, revising and adding comments to the paragraph was cool. It reminded me a lot of Google Docs (which is an AWESOME way to peer review papers). Now that I know Microsoft word can do similar actions I will definitely use it more as I continue down my long and winding road of academia.
Dave Slaga
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The Rubric Assignment
The rubric assignment was so awesome because we were able to use and learn Rubistar. What an awesome tool! It was very helpful and easy to use and I am sure that I will implement it in my future classrooms. This class is nice because I am learning about so many different tools for teachers that are available online.
David Slaga
David Slaga
Thursday, January 15, 2009
EDMT 330
This blog will now focus on EDMT 330.
So far I am enjoying this class. In fact, I am enjoying all of my classes this semester.
Right now I am in my second phase of pre-student teaching at Ypsilanti high school.
Questions:
1. This assignment was easy because I already had created this blog for a previous class.
2. There was nothing difficult about this assignment.
3. I learned nothing new through this assignment. However, I expect to learn much more through future assignments.
4. I will definitely try to incorporate blogs in my future classrooms.
5. I would like to learn more about the dangers of blogs.
6. I can learn more about this through research!
YEAHHH!!!!!
So far I am enjoying this class. In fact, I am enjoying all of my classes this semester.
Right now I am in my second phase of pre-student teaching at Ypsilanti high school.
Questions:
1. This assignment was easy because I already had created this blog for a previous class.
2. There was nothing difficult about this assignment.
3. I learned nothing new through this assignment. However, I expect to learn much more through future assignments.
4. I will definitely try to incorporate blogs in my future classrooms.
5. I would like to learn more about the dangers of blogs.
6. I can learn more about this through research!
YEAHHH!!!!!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Blog 17: "What is Style?" Part 2
Style is a blend between Peter Cushing and Billy Dee Williams.
No.
Sort of.
My previous post on Style - way back in September - is written too poetically (blah) to describe what Style actually is, or what it can be. Style (in regards to writing) umbrellas much more than some dude/chick free-associating with a thesaurus. To have style one must know the rules and how to break/bend them. In this class we read Strunk and White's 'Elements of Style' and Joseph M. Williams' 'Style: Toward Clarity and Grace'. These praised publications really helped me sketch what good writing is, what good writing ought to be, and - finally - how to write well - or better, depending.
If someone were to ask me what I learned in English 328 I would tell them that, after taking the course, I learned the importance/benefits of technological literacy in (and out of ) the classroom. Furthermore, I learned many new (to me) grammar rules that I would otherwise turned my nose at.
As I prepare to be a Secondary School teacher (scary thought), I will use some of the content from this course in my own classroom. For example, we learned that technology can sometimes breed motivation. I want my students to experience low-end types of technology in order to encourage motivation and implement course work.
No.
Sort of.
My previous post on Style - way back in September - is written too poetically (blah) to describe what Style actually is, or what it can be. Style (in regards to writing) umbrellas much more than some dude/chick free-associating with a thesaurus. To have style one must know the rules and how to break/bend them. In this class we read Strunk and White's 'Elements of Style' and Joseph M. Williams' 'Style: Toward Clarity and Grace'. These praised publications really helped me sketch what good writing is, what good writing ought to be, and - finally - how to write well - or better, depending.
If someone were to ask me what I learned in English 328 I would tell them that, after taking the course, I learned the importance/benefits of technological literacy in (and out of ) the classroom. Furthermore, I learned many new (to me) grammar rules that I would otherwise turned my nose at.
As I prepare to be a Secondary School teacher (scary thought), I will use some of the content from this course in my own classroom. For example, we learned that technology can sometimes breed motivation. I want my students to experience low-end types of technology in order to encourage motivation and implement course work.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Blog 16: Peer review recap, part 4
What was the most useful aspect(s) of peer review? What parts of the process did you find least useful?
The most useful aspect of peer review is getting some insight into your work. It's nice to hear what others have to say - even it it's somewhat negative - as long as it can be used constructively, it's okay with me. The least useful aspect was receiving positive comments without any critical comments.
What do you think you have learned this term about responding to others' writing?
This term I learned that it is crucial is be as concise and constructive as possible when responding to others' writing. We're all in this boat together, we should be working together to recieve the grades we deserve.
What do you think you have learned this term about making use of your classmates' advice?
I was taught a long time ago that you should use your own discretion when recieving feedback - that is to say, only use the suggestions you feel will be useful or beneficial. I thought recieving advice on my papers was extremely useful, but there were some I didn't necessarily agree with - which is OK. In fact it's good because it opens your mind to new directions your paper may or may not take.
Anything else about peer review?
It's is very useful when used appropriately. I enjoyed learning about and using Google Docs and plan to use it in the future.
Thankyou,
David Slaga.
The most useful aspect of peer review is getting some insight into your work. It's nice to hear what others have to say - even it it's somewhat negative - as long as it can be used constructively, it's okay with me. The least useful aspect was receiving positive comments without any critical comments.
What do you think you have learned this term about responding to others' writing?
This term I learned that it is crucial is be as concise and constructive as possible when responding to others' writing. We're all in this boat together, we should be working together to recieve the grades we deserve.
What do you think you have learned this term about making use of your classmates' advice?
I was taught a long time ago that you should use your own discretion when recieving feedback - that is to say, only use the suggestions you feel will be useful or beneficial. I thought recieving advice on my papers was extremely useful, but there were some I didn't necessarily agree with - which is OK. In fact it's good because it opens your mind to new directions your paper may or may not take.
Anything else about peer review?
It's is very useful when used appropriately. I enjoyed learning about and using Google Docs and plan to use it in the future.
Thankyou,
David Slaga.
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