S08_Adrian_Eric

Biography

Erick - Hello everyone. My name is Erick and I have just completed my third year of teaching 1st graders and love it. I just returned to CSULA in Spring to get my Masters. I started off in Multicultural and Bilingual education but didn't feel that I was benefiting as much as if I got into technology because as we all know, this is the era of technology! My hobbies include fixing up my mustang and working on my business. I became interested in computers when I was smaller and now I use my computer on a daily basis (internet business helps!). Adrian - All around nice guy! I am a Technology Leadership Master's Student at CSULA. I am a teacher. I work at Western Ave. Elementary School. I use technology everyday in my classroom. I incorporate videos, music, and pictures into almost every aspect of my teaching. This class is really interesting to me as a teacher because it is going to force me to expand my skills.

Erick Valdez - The following review covers articles and websites on e-learning and the areas I will be covering for my final seminar. My final seminar was in regards to utilizing blogging and wiki's for parents, teachers and students to keep up on classroom events, celebrations, work, etc. Some parents are just too overwhelmed with their daily life to attend events or ask questions about their child or HW, so this would give us an open window of communication outside of the classroom when they get free time. 

The journal talks about the differences in the way information was sent before and how it is now changing. Berg (2007) mentions the phrase “Net Gen meets FERPA” that was coined to face the differences in which information is delivered. Berg goes on to mention several examples in which teachers can incorporate e-Learning for daily activities. A few examples included registering for classes and being able to communicate with other students for assistance or opinions on classes and professor, and another example was that of tutoring and having classmates online with green lights signaling they are online to assist them immediately. Personally if I had help registering for classes and having a blog on professors and how they are, classes and the level of difficultly, that would be extremely beneficial when choosing classes!
 * 1** Berg, J. (2007). Social networking technologies; A ‘poke’ for campus services. //EDUCASE Review, 42,// 32-44.


 * 2** Berson, I. & Berson, M. (2006). Privileges, privacy, and protection of youth bloggers in the social studies classroom. //Social Education, 70,// 124-128.

The article speaks about using Blogger and how it can benefit students. It states how students can interact with one another using Blogger and are able to grasp a wide variety of views and opinions on several topics such as racism, citizenship, poverty and politics. In this article, social studies time was used with blogging instead of with textbooks. It also goes into some details on how to avoid situations that may lead to disciplinary action. This would be great for upper grades when they can try to communicate with other students online and have conversations, even friends.

3 Brown, N. & Bussert, K (2007). Information literacy 2.0: Empowering students through personal engagement. //Online Submissions?, // 1-4.

The article speaks about a small study that was conducted on students. They had an experimental group that they used Flickr to assist with teaching the curriculum and the control group to which they used the norm textbook and teaching styles. The result was that the students using Flickr were more motivated and excited to do the work than the control group, but there was no significant difference in the overall scores when tested. It showed the preferred learning style for today’s students. This is why we must try to incorporate technology into the lives of children. They are already exposed to it, why not capitalize on what they enjoy and use that to their benefit?


 * 4** Carr, N. (2007). Using blogs to humanize our school leaders. //Education Digest: Essential// //readings Condensed for Quick Review, 72,// 29-32.

The article discusses Blogging and how more than half of all bloggers are under the age of 30. It goes to mention that Superintendents are also now starting to use blogging and thus making district issues more open to the people and allowing them to see decision makings. This was a great article as it mentioned how it would make it transparent, allowing parents and staff to see what is really going on in the district and stay in tune with decisions being made. Unfortunately our District likes to go again teachers (LAUSD) so I am not sure I ever see this happening for us!

Wide Web: http://www.coppa.org/comply.htm
 * 5** Federal Trade Commission. (2007). Children’s online privacy protection act.Washington, DC: U.S. Government. Retrieved July 14, 2008 from the World

This was a website that I found through reading other articles. Many people are always concerned with the privacy of students and staff, well this website basically breaks down the rights people have and how to properly go about maintaining those rights including parental consent for information regarding children. This article gives a good detail breakdown of proper procedures and rights for everyone.


 * 6** Hargardo, S. (2007). Classroom 2.0. Retrieved July 14, 2007, Web site:http://www.classroom20.com/

This was an amazing website that I found through readings as well. Hargardo came up with this website for teachers, by teachers! It is a basic rundown of everything Web 2.0 can really offer and how it can be used in the classroom. It gives you the very basics, wiki’s, blogs, etc…everyone is there to help you with whatever questions you may have about Web 2.0 and it’s subprograms. They even have live web meetings for everyone!


 * 7** Hargardon, S. (2007). A little help from my friends; Classroom 2.0 educators share their experiences. //School Library Journal, 53,// 44-48.

This article discusses how several teachers are now taking the plunge head on and trying to use wiki’s, blogs, podcasts, etc. in the classroom. It mentions several profiles of teachers that have incorporated Web 2.0 into their classrooms, and the outcome of them. Then it mentions a website that was built to help teachers taking the plunge get started and further understand the world that they students were naturally born and raised into.


 * 8** McLeod, S. (2007). Professors who blog: Web 2.0 publishing venues don’t need to clash with higher education’s traditional practices. //Technology & Learning, 27,// 1.

This article talks about how certain professors are now starting to utilize blogging in their classroom for students and parents alike. It states how even more professors should really be taking advantage of blogging as well. This articles talks about how blogging reaches out to people that are outside of the school as well. One good example for me is that of parents looking to see the curriculum and events that take place for a specific grade level. Perhaps the previous year’s blogs will allow parents to see what is in store and plan out their year a bit better than before or ask questions ahead of time as well.


 * 9** Talab, R & Butler, R. (2007). Shared electronic spaces in the classroom; Copyright, privacy, and guidelines. //TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve// //Learning, 51,// 12-15.

The article discusses privacy and copyright issues that everyone worries about when approaching work using students on the internet. It goes into detail on certain applications such as Flickr and how to properly set images to public photos for everyone to view. It speaks about the Children’s Online Privacy Act and how it applies to children under the age of 13. It also mentions blogs and how it can either be a public blog or a password protected blog. Password protected blog is exactly what I will be utilizing in my blog. This article reassured me that my plan of blogging for my classroom can be executed properly and safely. Lastly it mentions of course, permission slips that are needed for children and provides links to examples of permission slips online.

This was a sad article to read. It deals with the real life use of Flickr and how it can have a turn for the worst…which is something we all should read. Flickr was being used by a teacher at a high school. This teacher’s partner decided to add ‘inappropriate’ images of her on Flickr without her knowing about it. Administrators found the images, and she agreed to resign for a small amount of money. It goes to show you how certain public online programs can ruin live…so one must be extremely cautious when trying to use such programs.
 * 10** Wheeler, T. (2007). Personnel pitfalls in cyberworld. //School Administrator, 64,// 22-24.

=**ABSTRACT: Web2.0 and YOU!**=



With technology revolutionizing the world as we know it, why haven't all classrooms utilized the internet or computers for that nature? This project is helping to bridge the gap between parents and students that aren't too familiar with what real resources are available to them. A classroom web page has been setup not only to monitor the progress of my students personally, but to allow for parents to openly communicate with the teacher at whatever hour they have a spare moment for. With the way the economy is going, parents have to work far more hours to maintain their family, so some parents spend more time at work, then at home with their kids and still would like to be as involved with their children as possible. As hard as they can try, time is against them, so what better way to bridge that gap, then to incorporate technology and web2.0 into their lives. Our class web page is linking that small gap between hard working parents with little time and teachers, but on the same notion linking students as well. This website will allow students to see their progress, attendance, grades, field trip images, and most importantly date to remember, such a when projects are due, permissions slips, celebrations, and much more. Not only does this bridge the gap between time, but also language barriers. Some parents don't feel comfortable asking questions with everyone around in regards to their child's progress, or just have a shy personality. This program will allow for anyone to merely send a message or post it, and ask any and all questions directly to the teacher. This project discusses the important issues that raise questions for everyone, which include permission slips for parents, as well as open access to the page and images. My project will show just how easy communication can be for teachers, parents and students, and you don't even have to be at work to do it. This project will walk you through the process of setting up your own classroom online and how to make it private so that only members you have given your password to can access the classroom. Each student enrolled in the classroom gets a login in name as well as a password. If you think that is too easy to hack into or someone can access, after you log in, you have to log into the actual classroom to which you are prompted for another password. This password being what the teacher has made up to access the classroom portal. Many barriers for security measures are set up, communication is open up and minds are expanding, you couldn't ask for more from web2.0!



Adrian Rodriguez July 16, 2008

** Annotated Bibliography ** 1.Brown, A. & Green, T. (2007). Video Podcasting in Perspective: The History, Technology, Aesthetics, and Instructional Uses of a New Medium. //Journal of Educational Technology Systems, Vol. 36, 3 - 17// The article looks at the current state of the art of podcasting, with a focus on video podcasting. It begins with a review of the history and technical elements of podcasting and follows withadiscussion of current educational applications of podcasting. An in depth description of an experiment conducted in creating and distributing video podcast episodes is shown. 2.Stager, G. (2006). Who's Using Podcasting in Education and How? Retrieved July 14,2008,[|http://www.podcastforteachers.org/Who'sUsingPodcastingInEducationAndHow.htm] This is a directory of who is using podcasting in education. Another goal of this website is to offer educators and students the opportunity to share ideas, tools, and more. 3.Morgan, R. (2008). Internet-Based Dissemination of Educational Video Presentations: A Primer in Video Podcasting. Maryland: //American Journal of Roentgenology.// Morgan, is a professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the field of Radiology. In the article he speaks to the capacity for visual components of instruction like video podcasting allowing radiologists to view still and animated media.He also discusses how image-viewing characteristics and the ease of widespread delivery are well suited for radiologic education. This article presents detailed information about how to generate and distribute a video podcast using the itunes platform. 4.Burns, T. (2007). The forecast for podcasts: Sunny skies but not necessarily with clear visibility. //American// //Academy// //of Neurology.// In this article doctor Burns discusses the potential of podcasting to keep the world of neurologist informed on the most current data. Next the author lists the benefits of podcasting. “1) Podcast allow listeners to hear recordings on demand…2) Podcast production is relatively inexpensive, which obviates any need for costs to be shifted to the listener (thus almost all podcast "subscriptions" are free). 3) Podcasts are digital and thus available online to anyone in the world with online access. 4) Podcasts are very user-friendly; one reason being that there are many podcast "aggregators," i.e., directories such as itunes, that manage a listener’s podcasts, searching and downloading the most recent podcasts to the listener’s MP3 player, iPod, or desktop.” Ultimately, the author expresses how AANEM and he develop a bimonthly neuromuscular update podcast. 5. (2006). Adv Media Productions. Web services. Retrieved July 14, 2008. Web site: http://www.advmediaproductions.com/video_podcast_services_top.html?engine=adwords The purpose of this website link is to inform individuals of all the aspects to video podcasting. It is corporations that will help you develop your podcast in all its steps. 6. Caughlin, J. &Vincent, T. (2003) //Handhelds for Teachers & Administrators//. Tom Snyder Production. This book is aimed at examining the ideas of how to incorporate handheld devices into the classroom. Included in the book are lesson plans, step-by-step tutorials of how to use handheld devices and what to use them for. 7. Vincent T. (2008). Learning in Hand. Retrieved July 14, 2008, Web site: http://www.learninginhand.com/podcasting/ The objective of this website is too motivate students and teachers to incorporate handheld device into instruction. The site also brings up the point that hundreds of videos on various topics are available online for download for free through itunes. The site alsoprovides tutorials on how to find, subscribe, listen, and create podcast. 8. Geoghegan, M. & Klass, D. (2007). //Podcasting Solutions: The complete guide to audio and video podcasting.// Apress production This books aim is to lead you step-by-step through the process for video podcasting. From thinking up your idea, creating, recording, editing, and distributing your content. 9. Leelefever. (2008) Video podcasting in plain english. Retrieved July 14, 2008. [|http://commoncraft.com/show. Commoncraft This website contains a video that explains what a video podcast is all about. 10. Kent, J. (2007) Podcasting in Education. Retrieved July 14, 2008. web site http://faculty.sccd.ctc.edu/jkent/workshops/podcasts/index.html This web site is a directory of podcast related web sites.

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Podcasting involves downloading audio or video content onto a media player such as the iPod, Zune, MP3 or MP4 player using a computer connection. These files can then be watched or listened to at a person’s own digression. Digital media players, such as the iPod, are extremely popular with school age children. Many studies have been performed to evaluate the effectiveness of digital media players as a learning tool in the secondary environment. Through questionnaires, the studies have shown that many students prefer podcasting for reviewing content in lieu of lectures, textbooks, or hand written notes. As such, my seminar will make use of this research. I will demonstrate the steps necessary to create a simple, cost-effective, and file-sized friendly video podcast. The seminar will cover the hardware needed, the software needed, and the steps needed to post a podcast in multiple digital environments. This includes blogs, websites, and itunes. I will also cover how to evaluate a podcast using student feedback. This will show how to assess the educational effectiveness of that podcast. The procedure for this seminar will cover a systematic process in step one: I will introduce the problem being address. Next, in step two: I will discuss how to solve the problem and justify my position with theoretical support from various teaching methods. Then, in step three: I will discuss the hardware necessary to carryout this project. Followed, in step four: I will discuss the software selected for my presentation and alternatives for people because operating system I will be conducting my seminar on is OSX operating system and most people still use a Windows based computer. As such, in step five: I will discuss the video-host sites available and why I selected the site I am using for the presentation. Then, in step six: I will demonstrate how to use software and hardware to produce video content. Afterward, in step seven: I will demonstrate how to upload to a host site, blog and itunes. Lastly in step 8: I will conduct a questions and answers section for those students that may still have questions.