Creative Commons and Fair use
Have you noticed the CC logo on any websites you visit? Did you wonder what it meant?
I have to be perfectly honest when I say that I have never noticed a website with the CC logo. I was wondering, however, when I began this task what exactly Creative Commons was. I also was not aware of the change in Fair Use and how flexible it has become.
Do you think CC will impact the way students learn and create projects? How?
I think the CC will definately impact the way students learn and create projects. I think it opens things up to acquire real world contexts that appeal to the student as well as pull in their experiences in a way that allows them to make meaning and connection with the material. Students can identify with images that are from their world outside the classroom and use those items as well in their own projects to redeliver or illustrate points in their own individual work.
Do you use digital images, audio or video clips from the web in your teaching (or professional practice)?
The teachers I work with have used digital images and video clips from the web in their teaching. Most of the videos used were from educational sites for educational purposes. Many of the videos they have used were from United Streaming or other educational websites. However, I am excited to see how they will use video clips and digital images in new ways when we discuss Creative Commons.
Do you ever share content on the web? I have not shared any content on the web, however, I have shared pictures over email and reviewed pictures from albums that friends have shared with me on snapfish.com and other photo sharing sites.
Who owns your teaching materials?
I am not positive, however, unless I copyright them, they can be used by anyone without credit to me. Am I right?? :)
What are some potential negatives for using CC?
I think that perhaps some people may use the CC and not truly follow the intended purpose of the CC. Perhaps a better way to illustrate my point is to look at the website http://copyrightconfusion.wikispaces.com/ObamaHope which points out that there is not one given fair use checklist to use for fair use. It leaves a lot up to the discretion of the creator of whether it is fair use or not. It creates a line of gray.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Thing 7
I am a little behind in my postings....however, I have been doing the work and activities. I had to go back and refresh my memory on what I had reviewed previously.
What an amazing idea the Wikis provide! I never realized that Wikipedia was actually a Wiki space before. Truly amazing ideas of a collaborative chance to utilize technology for educational instruction and a way for students to show what they know. It is great to see technology have opportunity to be part of instruction instead of merely a tool to "type" a paper!
One of the first sites I looked at was the site http://codeblue.wikispaces.com/. I had a chance to see what some students were able to accomplish in their study of the human body. The students did the research, compiled the sites and information into a really neat format. Then the students created "patient" files where they showed the problems that the patient suffered from. Truly wonderful experience to see 6th graders completing these activities. I especially liked how the students included a section on Online safety that they modified from the Netiquette rules. I think it is EXTREMELY important as our students use the Internet more and more that they realize the importance of staying safe online as well.
A second site I reviewed was http://codeblue.wikispaces.com/. This wiki was much simplier in design but was just as interesting to me. I like to see the easier use of the wiki that can be used to help younger children. I work with students in Kindergarten through 5th grade and I think this is a great idea for the older kids to create to help younger students with their learning, not just the teacher. I was thinking of the idea of book buddies where the older students help the younger students improve their reading through example and guiding. I think this could be a great way to help younger students learn and allow the older students a chance to share what they know. It would serve as a great way to allow students to create their own learning log for others to see and build on!
The third site I decided to review was a site that used wikis as a literature circle template. It allowed each member of the group to do their job and compile them all into a central location. The students had a chance to make connections and to expand on those connections. I was most excited about this site because I was able to read some of the questions that were posed by the teacher to the students to help guide their reading. It is truly amazing to me to see how far technology has come over the years and how helpful it has become in the educational world. I look forward to using some of these things in my work in the classroom.
What an amazing idea the Wikis provide! I never realized that Wikipedia was actually a Wiki space before. Truly amazing ideas of a collaborative chance to utilize technology for educational instruction and a way for students to show what they know. It is great to see technology have opportunity to be part of instruction instead of merely a tool to "type" a paper!
One of the first sites I looked at was the site http://codeblue.wikispaces.com/. I had a chance to see what some students were able to accomplish in their study of the human body. The students did the research, compiled the sites and information into a really neat format. Then the students created "patient" files where they showed the problems that the patient suffered from. Truly wonderful experience to see 6th graders completing these activities. I especially liked how the students included a section on Online safety that they modified from the Netiquette rules. I think it is EXTREMELY important as our students use the Internet more and more that they realize the importance of staying safe online as well.
A second site I reviewed was http://codeblue.wikispaces.com/. This wiki was much simplier in design but was just as interesting to me. I like to see the easier use of the wiki that can be used to help younger children. I work with students in Kindergarten through 5th grade and I think this is a great idea for the older kids to create to help younger students with their learning, not just the teacher. I was thinking of the idea of book buddies where the older students help the younger students improve their reading through example and guiding. I think this could be a great way to help younger students learn and allow the older students a chance to share what they know. It would serve as a great way to allow students to create their own learning log for others to see and build on!
The third site I decided to review was a site that used wikis as a literature circle template. It allowed each member of the group to do their job and compile them all into a central location. The students had a chance to make connections and to expand on those connections. I was most excited about this site because I was able to read some of the questions that were posed by the teacher to the students to help guide their reading. It is truly amazing to me to see how far technology has come over the years and how helpful it has become in the educational world. I look forward to using some of these things in my work in the classroom.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Thing 5a
One of the interesting things I discovered looking through my feeds today was a website called Creative Teaching, http://www.fascinate-educate.com/2009/01/30/circle-shape-book-teaching-geometry/ , this website had some pretty neat ideas and great resources to use in teaching geometry. I know the 4th and 5th grade students I work with work on geometry so I thought this would be a great resource for me to be able to use with my students. The website had great resources to use for creating an Black History Month book with a ton of resources for the students to use. There is a lot of great information that I didn't know was there.
Thing 3
I subscribed to the blogs listed and at first was overwhelmed by all the information. I looked through many of the titles and the one that caught my interest was http://www.infinitethinking.org/2009/01/pondering-new-years-resolutions-digital.html
The blog talked about as technology seems to be increasing in educational settings, during the economic times, many families are doing away with the technology in the home first. Which is leaving students without ways to interact with technology or each other outside the classroom that much more difficult. I know that many of the students at SES do not have the financial means to have technology in their home. I wonder how many others are seeing a similar effect in your classrooms? The blog went on to say that when we do a technology survey at the beginning of the year we need to see not only what is available in the home but what is available outside the home such as friend's house, library, and other locations that may be within distance to the students home. I run the after school program and I know that I value technology and see its benefits, we added a computer lab segment to our afterschool program and we have a teacher that runs it and allows the students to do a variety of activities with the students throughout the week.
The blog talked about as technology seems to be increasing in educational settings, during the economic times, many families are doing away with the technology in the home first. Which is leaving students without ways to interact with technology or each other outside the classroom that much more difficult. I know that many of the students at SES do not have the financial means to have technology in their home. I wonder how many others are seeing a similar effect in your classrooms? The blog went on to say that when we do a technology survey at the beginning of the year we need to see not only what is available in the home but what is available outside the home such as friend's house, library, and other locations that may be within distance to the students home. I run the after school program and I know that I value technology and see its benefits, we added a computer lab segment to our afterschool program and we have a teacher that runs it and allows the students to do a variety of activities with the students throughout the week.
Thing 2
I have read several of the blogs listed under thing 2 but I was interested in #19 on the list. http://thefischbowl.blogspot.com/2007/09/is-it-okay-to-be-technologically.html
I was taken back a bit by the blog. When I read Terry Freedman's list of things that should happen in regards to educators not being technology literate. I was somewhat offended at first. I understand the need and the purpose of technology in the classroom and I have seen its effectiveness as well. With that said, some of the points seemed rather harsh as I read on. Terry claimed that schools and prinicpals should be held accountable for their teachers not being technology literate. To what extent then is one considered "technology literate" and are all schools having the same amount of access to technology?
I did however like the point that B. Davis made later regarding what "literate" meant. We need to define what we are looking for and we need to make sure that all schools, and classrooms are given a chance at the same resources.
I was taken back a bit by the blog. When I read Terry Freedman's list of things that should happen in regards to educators not being technology literate. I was somewhat offended at first. I understand the need and the purpose of technology in the classroom and I have seen its effectiveness as well. With that said, some of the points seemed rather harsh as I read on. Terry claimed that schools and prinicpals should be held accountable for their teachers not being technology literate. To what extent then is one considered "technology literate" and are all schools having the same amount of access to technology?
I did however like the point that B. Davis made later regarding what "literate" meant. We need to define what we are looking for and we need to make sure that all schools, and classrooms are given a chance at the same resources.
Thing 1B
I am not completely sure I still understand the idea of Web 2.0. However, the general concept that I am understanding is that Web 2.0 is an interactive type of learning where students/users are communicating with each other rather than merely "hunt and find" type activities. I think, looking at this from a Special Education perspective, that this is a great idea for students. In addition to adding to their skills with technology it is enhancing their ability to communicate as well as the way they communicate their ideas to others. Especially with students who may have less self confidence, it allows them to "hide" behind the idea of no one seeing them, so they can speak freely. I am very interested to see how others are going to use this in their classrooms.
I have thought about my students using mine to create ongoing stories where they can edit one another's stories without knowing the original author. I have also thought about this activity working in other areas such as Social Studies and Science when I work with regular education 4th graders. The students being able to create their own videos as a summative project to present to a class.
I have thought about my students using mine to create ongoing stories where they can edit one another's stories without knowing the original author. I have also thought about this activity working in other areas such as Social Studies and Science when I work with regular education 4th graders. The students being able to create their own videos as a summative project to present to a class.
Thing 1A
My name is Frances and I teach at Statham (SES) . I currently work at SES as a paraprofessional in a Special Education classroom. I am taking this class to continue my own personal knowledge regarding technology as well as to increase the amount of tools I can use to help reach my students in my classroom. I look forward to working with all of you.
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