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Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-77104312881349381582014-04-27T08:12:00.000-07:002014-04-27T08:12:02.576-07:00Comments for TeachersOn March 18, 2014, Kelly Tenkely, author of <a href="http://ilearntechnology.com/" target="_blank">iLearn Technology</a>, blogged about the many uses of Google Story in the classroom. Google Story Builder allows the students to learn about a subject and still be entertained and engaged, because Story Builder requires the students to be knowledgable about a subject before creating a movie. Tenkely explains that Google Story Builder "allows students to demonstrate... understanding in a fun, easy way". I believe that this is a great resource for teachers to use in the classroom and I explained that to Kelly in my comment on April, 13, 2014:<br />
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"My name is Megan Long and I am a student in EDM 310 at the University of South Alabama. Before this class, I never really explored all of the resources that Google has available for free. Now, I am using Google Mail, Google Drive, and Google Calendars. I have never heard of Google Story! I believe that this is a great resource for teachers to use in the classroom, especially for visual learners. I will definitely explore this resource more. Thanks for sharing!"</div>
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Kelly Tenkely received a product from Orbitek called <a href="http://www.gosphero.com/sphero-2-0/" target="_blank">Sphero</a>, and she explained how exciting and innovative this technology is. Sphero is a a sphere that is controlled through an app that is downloadable on smartphones/tablets. This device will roll around where you direct it to, and you can video students' reactions and activities. Students can interact with Sphero as well, and it makes learning fun and educational! I commented on Kelly's reflection of this device and explained what I thought about it:<br />
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"This is a great tool! I have never heard of Sphero, but I am always looking for new technology that is fun AND educational. We, as educators, must make the learning environment exciting and this seems like a great way to do so! I can't wait to explore more about this great resource."</div>
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<br />Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-40696052532517590112014-04-20T15:56:00.003-07:002014-04-20T15:56:36.504-07:00Blog Post Thirteen<div style="text-align: right;">
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Complete 20 hours of field service in your school of choice throughout the semester. For your final blog post, you must reflect on the use of technology that you have witnessed during your field service.<br />
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2.) What are the benefits of using this technology in the classroom?<br />
3.) What were the negatives of using this technology in the classroom?<br />
4.) Do you believe that the use of technology is appropriate for the classroom?<br />
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My response to the directions I provided for the blog post:<br />
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At St. Luke's Episcopal School, the use of technology is strictly up to the teachers' discretion. Every teacher is provided with a Mimio, a device that turns the whiteboard into an interactive whiteboard. With this device, a teacher can use the whiteboard normally, but by turning on the device, the board immediately turns interactive. Along with a laptop, this is the main source of technology that the teachers are provided with.<br />
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Although I believe that there are many positive and many negative aspects of using technology in the classroom, but Mimio is a very positive asset to a classroom. I believe that the teachers should be required to attend training sessions about the device, so every teacher is aware of the uses of Mimio. Once the teachers are aware of how to use this device, the teachers of each grade should meet to create lesson plans. This allows every student to receive that same usage of technology in the classroom.<br />
Although I do not see too many positive effects of the use of technology in a classroom, I have, in fact, learn how the use of a Mimio is a great learning tool.Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-85709543489540274992014-04-17T07:15:00.001-07:002014-04-17T07:15:50.655-07:00Blog Post Twelve<iframe allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="569" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_3L-WzqnUelb9byui0zl8knt7vHO5_DRKZUiDXXf1L0/embed?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="960"></iframe>Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-47804762788333616232014-04-16T16:24:00.000-07:002014-04-16T16:24:02.951-07:00Comments for Kids- April<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIsFPoGhe5Rs7SWwx_qVh_S9EyleIkCQUZF88lXKwEh0LOScuIuC2CDUJ-19G836pnaSKYLtPeTbQ_3uc54C4TxM4CZTZa1e6AygY-sQeK1n7_fxZjF_cqRnwRvVQs9NyJr0h_CIC1uo/s1600/images-y38rdj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIsFPoGhe5Rs7SWwx_qVh_S9EyleIkCQUZF88lXKwEh0LOScuIuC2CDUJ-19G836pnaSKYLtPeTbQ_3uc54C4TxM4CZTZa1e6AygY-sQeK1n7_fxZjF_cqRnwRvVQs9NyJr0h_CIC1uo/s1600/images-y38rdj.jpg" height="191" width="200" /></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.799999237060547px; text-align: justify;"></span><br />
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On April 4th, Venetia, a student at St England School in New Zealand, writes about herself. She says that she is always first to the mat and great at thinking. She reflects on how she can improve on managing herself. She simply says she gets excited about learning, but sometimes she wants to be first. I responded to Venetia and explained how she should always work on improving: <span class="comment-actions secondary-text" id="bc_0_1MN" kind="m" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 16.799999237060547px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><br />
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"My name is Megan and I am a student at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Al, which is in the United States of America. I love the fact that you love to think. I love thinking, as well, because no matter where I am at or who I am around, I can always think whatever I want to think. Managing yourself can be difficult if you are eager to learn, but it is something that you must learn to do. It is fantastic that you are eager to get to the mat, but make sure you are wanting to sit on the mat because you want to learn, not because you want to be the first one there. It is great that you love thinking and learning. Great Post! Keep up the good work!"</div>
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On April 11th, Amethyst, a student at St. England School in New Zealand, blogs about a game that she played called <a href="http://nrich.maths.org/content/id/6288/CopsAndRobbers.swf" target="_blank">Cops and Robbers</a>. The object of this game is to find the cop, which is done by inserting possible coordinates in which the cop may be. If your guess is incorrect, a number will be given that states a number that indicates how many coordinates you are away from the cop. I commented on Amethyst's blog post and told her that the game is a great idea!<br />
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Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-42185333724924627252014-04-13T12:40:00.003-07:002014-04-13T12:40:43.692-07:00Project Twelve- SmartBoard Lesson Plan<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My group and I created a SmartBoard lesson plan based off of a previous lesson plan that is centered around Dr. Seuss. We used the SmartBoard and Smart Tools to teach our students about geometry and math, incoporporating the Common Core State Standards CCSS.MATH.CNTENT.1.G.A.1 and CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.G.A.3. Due to technical difficulty, the video can be found <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZSjl9o5MkU" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-apJDi7cx9o">Paul Anderson</a> combines mobile, online, and classroom styles of learning in order to accomplish his style of learning- QIVERS. Each student must complete one letter of this acronym before moving on the the next, with the end resulting in a test. First, Anderson creations a hook (question) which catches the students' attention. Then, he performs an investigation to learn how the subject matter works. Anderson, then, creates a video which further explains the topic, and the students can view this video during free time. Before doing a review of the material, Anderson elaborates on the topic by using a variety of diagrams. Once all of these are completed, each student must pass a summary quiz prior to taking the final exam. This form of learning includes the 5 E's of the learning cycle- engage, explain explore, expand, and evaluate. The use of Anderson's blended learning cycle is great for any classroom, from elementary to high education.<br />
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<a href="http://www.edm310.com/edm310/makingthinkingvisible.m4v">Mark Church</a>'s style of teaching and learning is very simple- allow students to work together. Mark Church explains that when students work together in groups, not only do students learn the assignment better, they learn gain a variety of perspectives that other members of the team have. Although simple, Church's teaching style allows the students to be better learners.<br />
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<a href="https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teaching-digital-citizenship">Sam Pane</a> is an advocate for student safety on the internet because he uses a variety of technology resources in his classroom. In order to teach this to his students, he develops a lesson on superheroes, where the students create an internet safety super hero. The major lesson that Pane teaches, that every teacher should teach, is that the students must be safe, responsible, and respectful when using the internet. If educators emphasize this, students will be able to use the internet in a variety of ways in order to more productively learn.<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPQ1gT_9rcw">Dean Shareski</a> uses project based learning to create responsible and educated students. Project based learning engages the students and creates a better understand of the material that is covered. Technology is also used during the projects, and Shareski's form of teaching allows for more time in the classroom. Having more time in the classroom allows students to develop a great product which the student can be proud of. Having students actually care about what they are learning and making the learning process enjoyable is how Shareski creates a successful classroom.<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjPoHJQjtcY">Roosevelt Elementary</a> creates a learning environment throughout the school that is centered around project based learning. Using this form of learning throughout the entire school allows teachers to collaborate with each other in cooperative groups. Students must working together to understand real world problems, and they are encouraged to make decisions individually. This teaches the students life skills that can be used outside of the classroom which students enjoy. Using this form of learning allows students to love learning and that is how teachers need to teach. If the students are enjoying what they are learning, the classroom will be more successful.<br />
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<br />Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-88424568319305861482014-04-02T10:02:00.001-07:002014-04-02T10:02:31.209-07:00Comments for Teachers Number 3- Dr. Paige Vitulli<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px; text-align: start;">Hello Dr. Vitulli! Although I am in your EDU 301 class, I am responding to this blog post for Dr. Strange's EDM 310. I love all of the lessons that can be taught by the use of mask making. I have learned many new teaching techniques by being in your class, and I hope to learn even more as this semester concludes. Art, especially mask-making, allows students to research, but also to be creative. As teachers, it is our responsibility to allow our students to be creative, because that is how they learn. Thanks for sharing! If you are interested as to what I am learning in Dr. Strange's class, follow my blog- longmeganedm310.blogspot.com.</span></div>
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On International Dot Day, Dr. Vitulli allowed her undergraduate and graduate students to make quilts! International Dot Day is inspired by <a href="http://www.peterhreynolds.com/">Peter H. Reynold</a>'s book "The Dot", a story about how one dot can turn into a collection of art pieces, simply because a child gains confidence and courage. Her students designed on square of paper using crayons then crumpled the paper several times to create a fabric texture. The class, then, connected the squares to create a quilt. This is a great lesson that can be taught in the elementary classroom! I explained how much I enjoyed reading about this activity.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.200000762939453px; text-align: start;">"I love the quit making idea! Ever since you have read "The Dot" to our class, I have been purchasing books similar for my future classroom. This book is so inspirational, and so many lessons can be learned and taught from it, especially in an elementary classroom. The process is so much more important than the product and this book teaches it!"</span></div>
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Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-91312944065186153222014-03-27T11:26:00.004-07:002014-03-27T11:26:54.516-07:00Project 12- SmartBoard Part A<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Teaching children how to have a healthy lifestyle is an important aspect of a teacher's job. I have composed a month long lesson plan, which includes lessons in art, English, and Math. At the end of the month, there will be a Parents' Day, where parents can come and see all of the art work that the students have created. Also, every Monday, we will have some form of quiz, so the parents will have the opportunity to take the quizzes as well. Please look through my website and comment with any thoughts and suggestions. Enjoy!</div>
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On March 20, 2014, Mrs. She's class in New Zealand had to write a fitness story, but instead of publishing a typed blog post, her class made videos and pictures. Meliana explained in her video how she likes to run fast, jump like a frog, and hop like a rabbit at fitness time. She concludes by saying that she likes fitness, and she posted a picture of a girl jump roping on a sunny day. I commented on her blog post on March 20:<br />
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"Hey Meliana! My name is Megan Long and I am a student, just like you, but I go to the University of South Alabama in the United States of America. I like fitness, too! It is a great way to be active and stay healthy. I love the fact that you have to draw a picture along with your story. You picture is very good and I enjoyed listening to your story. Thanks for sharing!"</div>
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If Meliana keeps up the good work in fitness class, she will definitely stay healthy! Keep up the good work, Meliana!<br />
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On December 16, 2013, Kori-Lee wrote her final blog post for her seventh year at Pt England School in New Zealand. She explained how she has learned so much this year, and she has made many new friends. She really enjoyed her teacher this year, and she explained that she wishes to be in room 20 next year. Kori-Lee says that she loves art and making movies, so I told her how she should try iMovie, because I have really enjoyed getting to learn how to use it this semester. On March 26, 2014, I commented on her blog post:<br />
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Sir Ken Robinson discusses the evolving education system in America, and the entire world, during a TED <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9LelXa3U_I" target="_blank">Bring on the Learning Revolution</a>". He states how the education system is being reformed, which is not what needs to happen. When something is reformed, something is being fixed, but Sir Ken Robinson asks the question, "If nothing is broken, why fix it"? Rather than fix the education system, we need to simply revolutionize it. By revolutionizing the system, we can make the system more effective by transformation. Sir Ken Robinson says that we are in a humanitarian crisis, and this crisis needs to be solved.<br />
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For most students in high school, the end goal is graduating and becoming a college student. Robinson, though, explains how college after high school is not necessary. As aforementioned, Robinson believes that people generally do not understand what his or her talent actually is, and this is mainly because of the education system. We, as 21st century students, feel as though we must attend college and become a wheat others tell us to be, but Robinson explains that "human community depend on the diversity of talent, not a similar conception on ability". As a future educator, my responsibility is to to allow students to explore and discover their talents, and I will support my students in all that they do.<br />
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education system, we need to customize and personalize the curriculum individual students. Every student learns differently, and students all have different passions, so it is necessary that we, as educators, allow students to thrive in their passions. Sir Ken Robinson emphasizes that importance of teaching every student differently, and as an educator, I will always remember this importnat lesson.<br />
<br />Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-44620625069166805352014-03-23T08:07:00.001-07:002014-03-23T08:07:35.657-07:00Blog Post Nine- Little Kids/ Big Potential<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kathy Cassidy, a first grade teacher in Canada, allows her students to use technology resources, such as blogs, web pages, Skype, and Nintendo DS in order to better learn and connect with others. The students in Mrs. Cassidy's class explain how much they love using these resources in Mrs. Cassidy's video, "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvPZtTej0jQ&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank">Little Kids...Big Potential</a>". By posting work on blogs, students are capable of receiving feedback from all around the world, which gives students the incentives to become better writers. This also allows the students to have an online portfolio of the work produced. A class webpage is another tool that Mrs. Cassidy uses. This allows students to have access to many different links and resources all on one page, which is easily accessible for parents as well. Another great resource that Mrs. Cassidy uses is Wikis, which allows students to learn about different topics or subjects by having people not associated with the class explain the topic in his/her own words. The students make videos that they put not only on their blog, but also on their Wikis. By using skype, the students can connect with virtually any person, anywhere, including experts of different subjects. Playing Nintendo in a classroom may sound crazy, but this techniques allows students to learn about sharing and problem solving. The vast amount of technology that Mrs. Cassidy uses in her class causes her class to be successful, because the students are interested and engaged in the resources used to teach material.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WxqmCQkTxsTslxhGnV1k0fvadZGLY_MYhosPHr2Gfi_2S48JSx0UJAIBGm-6zQIhtgT_kLZzJSiVLWB3AEb5C4r2wPBbRn1EFuGKLmBSYfIf7rq9Xi8H0uBeF7soAnxTQQEYL5u391Q/s1600/skype-banner-image-970x0.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="skype" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2WxqmCQkTxsTslxhGnV1k0fvadZGLY_MYhosPHr2Gfi_2S48JSx0UJAIBGm-6zQIhtgT_kLZzJSiVLWB3AEb5C4r2wPBbRn1EFuGKLmBSYfIf7rq9Xi8H0uBeF7soAnxTQQEYL5u391Q/s1600/skype-banner-image-970x0.png" height="209" title="www.digitaltrends.com " width="320" /></a>In Dr. John Strange's interview (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YdHvzSb6AQ" target="_blank">part one</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePznBZkzt4A" target="_blank">part two</a>, and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YdHvzSb6AQ" target="_blank">part three</a>) with Mrs. Cassidy, she explains how her classroom, which incorporates a variety of technology, is so successful. She emphasizes that technology is never going away, so we, as teachers, need to stay up-to-date with new technology, but this may be difficult because of a school's budget. Mrs. Cassidy uses technology when teaching her students every subject, even if simply a blog is used to journal what each child has learned. She also states how important it is for students in college to learn as much as possible before becoming a teacher. As an education major, I believe that it is my responsibility to learn as much as I possibly can, so once I become a teacher, I can use the resources and knowledge I have collected in college to be the best teacher I can be. Mrs. Cassidy's classroom is a great example of what a 21st century classroom should look like.<br />
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In order for students to become bloggers, or for students to use the internet for educational purposes, students need to follow proper internet safety precautions. Teaching these precautions and making sure that students are following the precautions are the teachers two main priorities when it comes to internet safety. I believe that, when first introducing technology in the classroom setting, teaching internet safety is very important.Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-25880433268374009752014-03-16T14:21:00.000-07:002014-03-16T14:21:45.206-07:00Project 14- Lesson Plan Two<div style="text-align: center;">
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History is the most important subject to teach, because every event impacts the future, either directly or indirectly. I have provided a month of lessons revolving around history that has occurred on a specific day. The calendar explains what event has occurred on this day in history, along with the activity that goes along with the event. The overview and checklist summarize the learning objectives that are covered throughout the month, and the overview also has the driving question as to why we are studying history every day. Enjoy! </div>
Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-18437207904774164472014-03-15T15:09:00.001-07:002014-03-15T15:26:12.229-07:00Comments for Teachers Number 2<span style="font-family: inherit;">O</span>n February 14, 2014, Sharon Davison, a Kindergarten teacher with so much aspiration to truly teach her students, explains in her blog post <a href="http://kindergartenlife.wordpress.com/2014/02/14/tweets-tweeting-via-twitter-vermontkkids123/#comment-1861">"Tweets, Tweeting Via Twitter"</a> how she enhances the learning process of her students by introducing them to the world of technology. She uses Twitter to allow her students to collaborate efficiently with students from many different schools, by allowing her students to "see what others in the world are doing today". As Sharon explains, allowing her students to blog and be involved on social media teaches them more than simply how to use technology. By connect with people globally, her students are learning how to makes connection throughout the world and actually be engaged in their learning. I responded to Sharon's blog post and informed her of how informative her blog post was. <br /><br />
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"My name is Megan Long and I am an EDM 310 student at the University of South Alabama, and I will be following your blog over the next few months. I really enjoyed learning about the way you are incorporating social media into your teaching style. We, as teachers, can use resources, such as Twitter, to connect with other classes throughout the world. I believe that it is our responsibility to introduce our students the all the positives of social media and truly explore the benefits of these sources. When the students know that other students are going to see their work, I believe they will perform much better. Thank you for sharing! If you desire to connect with me, please follow my blog at longmeganedm310.blogspot.com, or on Twitter @meganelainelong"</div>
<br />I provided Sharon with my blog address along with my Twitter name, which she quickly began following me and she even told me how much she enjoyed my blog! I feel as though we, as teachers, need to research how other teachers are using different resources to teach their students. I believe that Sharon has a passion for teaching that every teacher should have!<br /><br /><br /> On March 13, 2014, Mrs. Davison explained some of the exciting events that has been occurring in her classroom. She loves to teach her kindergarten class how to read, and seeing the progress of her students really excites her. She has used tools such as the iPad, Google Hangout, and AirServer in order to engage her students, and she explains how she can see how these resources assist the students with learning. For instance, her class has been studying the works by Dr. Seuss, and she uses Goggle Hangout to allow the students to connect with other kindergarten students in another state. AirServer has also been a successful resource for Sharon's classroom, because this tool allows students to "remotely access what is on [your] iPad". Sharon concludes her blog post by explaining how teaching students to read is a magical event, and she excitingly states how "Learning is for everyone. Technology gives all my students a voice".<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
"Sharon, this is a fantastic blog post! I truly enjoy reading about the resources you use in your classroom and I know that your students enjoy learning this way. I recently wrote a blog post about different resources that are useful in the classroom, and I should have added Google Hangouts and AirServer. I have never heard of these resources before, but I am anxious to learn more about them now that I have learned about your success with them. Also, I recently worked with a group to develop a Project Based Learning plan centered around the use of technology, and coincidentally, we chose to create our month long plan using Dr. Seuss. He is a fantastic author and students can learn important character lessons from his works. If you are interested in chacking that website out, the address in sites.google.com/site/pblplans. Please feel free to check it out and let me know what you think! Thanks for your enlightening post!"</div>
<br />Sharon Davison is a great example of a passionate, inspiring teacher, and I am so honored to be able to follow her blog to learn about her teaching styles. I consider Sharon to be a part of my Personal Learning Network, and I am excited to keep learning of the work she is doing in her classroom.Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-19629902438853461322014-03-15T14:35:00.000-07:002014-03-15T14:35:17.000-07:00Blog Post 8- Great Tools for Teachers!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The internet contains so many useful websites for teachers! As EDM 310 reaches the final half, I can reflect on the resources that I know so much more about, which makes me anxious to learn about even more resources. As a future elementary educator, I will rely on the resources in which other teachers and sources provide on the internet in order to successfully begin my teaching career.<br />
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For any grade, math can sometimes be difficult to understand, which is why the National Library of Virtual Manipulatives created a website specifically for math. <a href="http://nlvm.usu.edu/" target="_blank">Here</a>, math activities are provided for every grade level, from shapes to functions. Since technology is being used in many classrooms throughout the nation, this website is a great tool to incorporate technology into math lessons. Among hundred of great math-teaching websites and resources, the National Library of Virtual Manipulatives really stands out.<br />
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The <a href="http://smithsonianeducation.org/" target="_blank">Smithsonian</a> provides a website for teachers to virtually learn and teach students. On the site, educators can find virtual tours of current exhibits at the Smithsonian, along with lesson plans to assist educators in teaching the material. Do you or does your class still have questions about the material, don't worry! The Smithsonian provides simple ways to contact the experts. For any subject, but especially science and history, this website is a great tool!<br />
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<br />Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-11491806084353862912014-03-15T13:36:00.001-07:002014-03-26T11:24:04.736-07:00Project 13- Lesson Plan One<div style="text-align: center;">
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In order for a classroom to have an exciting learning environment, teachers have a responsibility to engage students in every way possible. For a lower elementary grade level classroom, Dr. Seuss is a great resource to use in order to engage and enlighten the students. We have created a website that includes a month long lesson plan all centered around Dr. Seuss's books. On the Overview, we have listed a summarized explanation of what the lesson plan covers, along with which common core standards are covered throughout the month. The checklist explains the objectives for the month, and the calendar has every lesson for the entire month. Enjoy!Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-65874254385615359632014-03-12T17:16:00.001-07:002014-03-12T17:16:03.802-07:00Project Nine- Mark Prensky's Teaching Digital Natives<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/RhZNUazZwqs" width="560"></iframe>)Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-68123082395892548492014-02-28T10:38:00.001-08:002014-03-26T10:30:17.895-07:00Blog Post Seven- Randy Pausch<br />
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Dr. Randy Pausch, a deceased professor at Carnegie Mellon University who passed away after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, truly lived to teach others. In his final lecture, <a href="http://www.cmu.edu/randyslecture/" target="_blank">Achieving Your Childhood Dreams</a>, explains how he accomplished his childhood dreams, and strongly believed that others can as well, as long as you strive to achieve them. Randy forced his dreams to become a reality, which is why influencing others to accomplish childhood dreams was his mission in life.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFzBr2u8L6YJNRJA0jK1Qj0yRLm9SW18TZavNaMZafDY3g5JYI-vg4uMSw4yhPNtkB4et5pA4sWsh7RZpIq2M7MCsonvoY1h0jS84HgD7PnH8wr576XHf5EJrEFMCzpsc294lpjxmz-M/s1600/images+(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=""The brink walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something."" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFzBr2u8L6YJNRJA0jK1Qj0yRLm9SW18TZavNaMZafDY3g5JYI-vg4uMSw4yhPNtkB4et5pA4sWsh7RZpIq2M7MCsonvoY1h0jS84HgD7PnH8wr576XHf5EJrEFMCzpsc294lpjxmz-M/s1600/images+(4).jpg" title="http://presentoutlook.com/inspiring-quote-pictures/" /></a>Randy also discussed a concept known as brick walls, which is a concept used to show the desire we have to achieve our goals. I have definitely learned from the brick walls that I have hit in my life, and I believe that I will hit many more in the future, both professionally, as a teacher, and personally. A brick wall is symbolic for anything that forces us to change paths, but with faith and perseverance, we can climb these walls and overcome any challenge. The brick wall simply shows people the determination and desire in which they either have about something or don't. This is a great way to teach students about overcoming challenges, and I will use this technique in my personal life and in my classroom.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLPlpuYuRvrXozqHJZo7usq4EJFNNPm43h8iqMz-9q9lUo9UsMgh9a3gG1JCMvwxIwK43Jc32JXYYK6RQKdvDtOypFtouhzjBdk23RMRhWuFxeTtzVO1fgXwyBNq9mZe-7rfqIhICq4w/s1600/images+(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt=""We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand."" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLPlpuYuRvrXozqHJZo7usq4EJFNNPm43h8iqMz-9q9lUo9UsMgh9a3gG1JCMvwxIwK43Jc32JXYYK6RQKdvDtOypFtouhzjBdk23RMRhWuFxeTtzVO1fgXwyBNq9mZe-7rfqIhICq4w/s1600/images+(3).jpg" height="141" title="http://www.buzzle.com/articles/inspirational-quotes-for-difficult-times.html" width="200" /></a>Creativity is the key to allowing students to learn anything, and Randy absolutely believed this. He allowed his students to make mistakes and did not set standards for projects, which taught students about life. Once students are in the "real world", they are not going to have people explaining what to do, so if teachers allow students to make mistakes, the learning process will be very effective and efficient. Granting students the ability to make mistakes and be creative is a great way to teach and learn!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9GoC1jL78e21_zNX0QTTEAMnsSL7xNAb_JfexpnHVWtppHeFwraSfAyiZw0OyO1TmiMmvGyJG5x8J6OXvnyCXy4FkvE8hAHI9alxl059Y5FSGf1CiN16LRorQOPjy2z6WGV8rux7Qrk4/s1600/Quotation-Randy-Pausch-work-today-inspirational-tomorrow-Meetville-Quotes-25706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=""If I work hard, I will be things I can do tomorrow that I can't do today."" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9GoC1jL78e21_zNX0QTTEAMnsSL7xNAb_JfexpnHVWtppHeFwraSfAyiZw0OyO1TmiMmvGyJG5x8J6OXvnyCXy4FkvE8hAHI9alxl059Y5FSGf1CiN16LRorQOPjy2z6WGV8rux7Qrk4/s1600/Quotation-Randy-Pausch-work-today-inspirational-tomorrow-Meetville-Quotes-25706.jpg" height="136" title="http://meetville.com/quotes/author/randy-pausch/page1" width="200" /></a>Randy Pausch is a true inspiration to me, and I have learned many things about teaching and learning, but also about life in general. Dr. Pausch did not allow his terminal cancer to take over his life, but instead he used his time on earth to make an impact on peoples' lives. I will definitely remember the lessons that I have learned from Dr. Randy Pausch and I will incorporate these lessons into my personal and professional life.<br />
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<br />Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-35954850772402254782014-02-28T09:37:00.000-08:002014-02-28T09:37:10.013-08:00Comments for Kids Summaries for FebruaryOn February 5, 2014, Jerry blogged about his first experience with gymnastic. Jerry seemed to have loved gymnastics and he explains how he had to take off his shoes and use a mat for cushion. After gymnastics, the class had to stretch their muscles. I responded on February 9. I told Jerry about how I did gymnastics for almost ten years and that he should pursue the sport if he really enjoyed it.<br />
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On February 5, 2014, Seth blogged about what he would do if trapped in a department store for a night. I feel like Seth and I would get along great because he said that he would eat candy until he feels sick. He said that he would eat and then rest, and once he felt better, he would eat more candy. On February 16, I told him that he should have explained what store he was stuck in and what type of candy he would eat. I told him that I would have chosen to eat Ressee's Peanut Butter Cups!<br />
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On February 21, 2014, Luis from Ms. Ruiz's class blogged about the need for privacy versus the need for socialization. He explained that he loves having privacy, but too much will cause him to be bored. Likewise, he says that he loves hanging out with his friends, but he needs some alone time occasionally. I explained to Luis how I feel like I need alone time as well, but I do like having a great time with my friends. Luis does not understand that the proper noun "I" needs to be capitalized, so I informed him that proper nouns must be capitalized in order to have correct grammar. Overall, I really enjoyed exploring Luis's blog!<br />
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On February 24. 2014, Kylie from Mrs. Miller's class explained that her class had to read a book and either choose five songs that have a similar theme or create a presentation using pictures, poems, or quotes that explain the theme of the book. Kylie chose to make a presentation using Google Docs, and she says that this helped here learn the theme of the book better. Kylie was not very specific in her blog post, so I explained how she could explain more about the book she read and the presentation she created next time.Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-63564117835448314192014-02-26T17:02:00.000-08:002014-02-26T17:02:15.702-08:00"Where the Wild Things Are" Book Trailer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-45999347448864600582014-02-23T16:49:00.002-08:002014-02-23T16:49:54.882-08:00Blog Post 6- Personal Learning Networks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What is a Personal Learning Network, or PLN, and how can these resources be useful for us, as teachers, in the classroom? If you can use a resource or a person for assistance, consider this tool or resource a PLN, but these resources or consistently changing which means we need to be consistently learning. A PLN can be formed simply by using social media, such as Twitter, or by finding professional resources, such as blogs. A Personal Learning Network is very useful for beginning a career in education because I can form relationships with those who are more wise than I am. The best part about Personal Learning Networks is that they are extremely EASY!<br />
My education professors at the University of South Alabama are extremely knowledgeable, so they will be a part of my PLN. I have connected with my EDM 310 professor (<a href="https://twitter.com/drjohnhadley" target="_blank">Dr. John Hadley Strange</a>), along with my EDU 301 professor (<a href="https://twitter.com/PaigeVitulli" target="_blank">Dr. Paige Vitulli</a>), on twitter and I know they will be great resources for me to gain insight to the teaching field. I have recently connected with a kindergarten teacher in Vermont (<a href="https://twitter.com/kkidsinvt" target="_blank">Sharon Davison</a>), who I believe will become a mentor to me while on my journey to become an educator. While doing observations at St. Luke's Episcopal School, I gained a great relationship with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/caradube?fref=ts" target="_blank">Cara Dube</a> who will be another mentor of mine on my journey. What is so exciting about my Personal Learning Network is that as I meet new professors, I will be able to add them to my network.<br />
As I stated before, Twitter is a great resource for creating a Personal Learning Network, but there are so many other resources as well! For instance, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/edupossible/" target="_blank">Education Possible</a> is a wonderful board on Pinterest that provides teachers with unusual resources that are great for the classroom. Another board on Pinterest is <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/tothecore/" target="_blank">Education To The Core</a> where we can "find ideas for effective and efficient teaching practices" to use in our classrooms.<br />
There are a variety of useful websites on the internet that are useful when creating Personal Learning Networks, but the exciting aspect of these networks is that they are always changing and improving. As teachers, we need to realize that we will be lifelong learners and prepare for the journey ahead!Megan Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16574154400359324708noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157314725767059524.post-38830679189784845582014-02-16T21:40:00.004-08:002014-02-16T21:40:52.145-08:00My Sentence/ My Passion<b>This is My Sentence</b><br />
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