Here is a podcast about public speaking and nerves.
Most students are nervous before giving a speech. Before students
gave their first speech, I would have them listen to the podcast and
post on a discussion forum how the podcast helped calm their nerves. Discussing content my students have just learned will enable them to retain the information and use it in class.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Hearing vs. Listening Video Asynchronous Comm
At the beginning of the semester, I teach students the difference between hearing vs. listening as they are not the same thing. This video does an excellent job explaining the difference and offering tips for active listening.
I would have students watch the video and apply the concept to their own life. In a discussion forum, I would ask: When have you found that you have been hearing vs. listening and what tip was most applicable to be an active listener? Using a discussion forum for asynchronous communication will allow students to have a conversation when they login to moodle.
I would have students watch the video and apply the concept to their own life. In a discussion forum, I would ask: When have you found that you have been hearing vs. listening and what tip was most applicable to be an active listener? Using a discussion forum for asynchronous communication will allow students to have a conversation when they login to moodle.
Creative Commons
Content repositories often use "Creative Commons" licensing. What is
it and how does it impact your use of the content found in the
repositories?
Creative Commons licensing is a tool that helps you to give your knowledge and creativity through a free legal tool. Essentially it is “ free, easy-to-use copyright licenses provide a simple, standardized way to give the public permission to share and use your creative work — on conditions of your choice. CC licenses let you easily change your copyright terms from the default of “all rights reserved” to “some rights reserved. (creative commons.org).” Creative Commons works in conjunction with copyrights, allowing you to change and modify your copyright terms. Thereby allowing you an option of either waiving your rights or setting up a copyright. If you choose to waive your copyright and related rights you are allowing others to use your work. Since we are all in the field of education, we want other to be able to use our resources to better teach students with or without a copyright.
Why would you want to use Creative Commons? Copyright laws were written prior to the internet being used so prolifically. While the internet makes it easy to access information, it does not make it easy to utilize the information without proper permission given in advance. Creative Commons helps educators’ license material so that others can use it legally. Ultimately, Creative Commons provides the infrastructure with copyright tools to make sure that your intellectual property is protected.
Creative Commons sounds like a beneficial website. How would you go about using it? Essentially, you go to creativecommons.org and answer some questions regarding your work and you now have a copyright. The website looks like it is really straight forward and easy to use. It also has a well-developed question and answer section. I would encourage educators to look at the site and decide if they want to copyright their information.
All information taken from http://creativecommons.org/about/cc0
Creative Commons licensing is a tool that helps you to give your knowledge and creativity through a free legal tool. Essentially it is “ free, easy-to-use copyright licenses provide a simple, standardized way to give the public permission to share and use your creative work — on conditions of your choice. CC licenses let you easily change your copyright terms from the default of “all rights reserved” to “some rights reserved. (creative commons.org).” Creative Commons works in conjunction with copyrights, allowing you to change and modify your copyright terms. Thereby allowing you an option of either waiving your rights or setting up a copyright. If you choose to waive your copyright and related rights you are allowing others to use your work. Since we are all in the field of education, we want other to be able to use our resources to better teach students with or without a copyright.
Why would you want to use Creative Commons? Copyright laws were written prior to the internet being used so prolifically. While the internet makes it easy to access information, it does not make it easy to utilize the information without proper permission given in advance. Creative Commons helps educators’ license material so that others can use it legally. Ultimately, Creative Commons provides the infrastructure with copyright tools to make sure that your intellectual property is protected.
Creative Commons sounds like a beneficial website. How would you go about using it? Essentially, you go to creativecommons.org and answer some questions regarding your work and you now have a copyright. The website looks like it is really straight forward and easy to use. It also has a well-developed question and answer section. I would encourage educators to look at the site and decide if they want to copyright their information.
All information taken from http://creativecommons.org/about/cc0
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Synchronous Tool
The LMS that is used at my institution is moodle. Chat moodle allows
users to chat synchronously. Using enhanced moodle there are other
synchronous options, including skype, sykepcast, whiteboard, online
presentations. I was happy to learn about all of the synchronous options
available in moodle. I plan on using them in my course in the future.
I could feature a guest speaker using skype. This would allow my students to use and see the presenter. I could conduct office hours using moodle chat. I could also assign small group discussions through moodle chat.
I could feature a guest speaker using skype. This would allow my students to use and see the presenter. I could conduct office hours using moodle chat. I could also assign small group discussions through moodle chat.
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Texting and Polling-Assessment Tool
I
really enjoyed this activity. I think it is a good way to engage
students. They can instantaneously see the response. It allows students
to actively participate in the lecture. It also allows me to see what
information I need to go back and re-teach. In an online forum, it would
work much the same way. After students watch a lecture online they
would take a poll and I would be able to see what information they
understood and what gaps they had. This is a wonderful tool for asynchronous communication
Public Speaking blog resources-Ready Made Content
Blog
http://sixminutes.dlugan.com/
http://speaking.alltop.com/
http://greatpublicspeaking.blogspot.com/
All of these blogs will make excellent resources from my students. I plan on having my students read them and the discuss in a discussion forum. By reading good public speaking techniques they will be able to internalize them and hopefully apply them in their speeches. I think by posting different blogs at different points of the semester it will help students to remember techniques used by excellent speakers.
http://sixminutes.dlugan.com/
http://speaking.alltop.com/
http://greatpublicspeaking.blogspot.com/
All of these blogs will make excellent resources from my students. I plan on having my students read them and the discuss in a discussion forum. By reading good public speaking techniques they will be able to internalize them and hopefully apply them in their speeches. I think by posting different blogs at different points of the semester it will help students to remember techniques used by excellent speakers.
Discussion lacking in the classroom
What would you say to an instructor who tells you that discussions have no place in his or her course?
I would tell this instructor that they are missing out on a large part of their class. Discussion are incredibly important in any class for a number of reasons. First, it helps you as the instructor know if students are actually understanding the material being presented. By asking questions and asking for rational for an answer as an instructor you are able to see where you need to re-explain material. Discussions are also very important for building comradery among students in the classroom. When students are able to discuss their ideas in a safe classroom they are able to see what their peers are thinking and build off of those thoughts when answering questions. In an online or hybrid class it is also vitally important as students need don’t really get to know one another without discussing material in a discussion forum setting. Finally, it helps you as the instructor know that they fully understand the material because they are able to apply the concepts to real life questions you ask them. For example, where are you going to use this information in the future? Getting the students to realize that the material that they learn in the class will extend long after they have a degree is vitally important. However, students do not always put those connections together without asking them to as part of a larger discussion. Students can give each other ideas as part of a larger conversation. In today’s day and age where many colleges are seeing a decline in enrollment, it is important to help students see that your class will be beneficial to them after they graduate. Some students are even working while getting a degree so they can apply material learn to their jobs immediately. Ultimately, I would strongly encourage any instructor to use discussions in their class.
I would tell this instructor that they are missing out on a large part of their class. Discussion are incredibly important in any class for a number of reasons. First, it helps you as the instructor know if students are actually understanding the material being presented. By asking questions and asking for rational for an answer as an instructor you are able to see where you need to re-explain material. Discussions are also very important for building comradery among students in the classroom. When students are able to discuss their ideas in a safe classroom they are able to see what their peers are thinking and build off of those thoughts when answering questions. In an online or hybrid class it is also vitally important as students need don’t really get to know one another without discussing material in a discussion forum setting. Finally, it helps you as the instructor know that they fully understand the material because they are able to apply the concepts to real life questions you ask them. For example, where are you going to use this information in the future? Getting the students to realize that the material that they learn in the class will extend long after they have a degree is vitally important. However, students do not always put those connections together without asking them to as part of a larger discussion. Students can give each other ideas as part of a larger conversation. In today’s day and age where many colleges are seeing a decline in enrollment, it is important to help students see that your class will be beneficial to them after they graduate. Some students are even working while getting a degree so they can apply material learn to their jobs immediately. Ultimately, I would strongly encourage any instructor to use discussions in their class.
Friday, April 3, 2015
Using Twitter in the classroom
I found a wonderful resource on using twitter in the classroom
http://www.teachhub.com/50-ways-use-twitter-classroom
I will use this form of social media in my classroom.When students are able to use platforms that they are familiar with to learn educational material, then they are able to retain the information better. Students are able to see connections for where they will use class material beyond the confines of the class.
http://www.teachhub.com/50-ways-use-twitter-classroom
I will use this form of social media in my classroom.When students are able to use platforms that they are familiar with to learn educational material, then they are able to retain the information better. Students are able to see connections for where they will use class material beyond the confines of the class.
Twitter Posts
I believe using twitter in the classroom will enable me to reach my students more effectively. I have found that students do not check their school email as frequently as other social media sites like twitter. Therefore by posting quick reminders on twitter to my students, I think they will be more successful at receiving the message. I am excited to see what other ways I can use twitter to enhance my classroom!
#engaging students
I believe using twitter in the classroom will enable me to reach my students more effectively. I have found that students do not check their school email as frequently as other social media sites like twitter. Therefore by posting quick reminders on twitter to my students, I think they will be more successful at receiving the message. I am excited to see what other ways I can use twitter to enhance my classroom!
#engaging students
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