I chose YouTube. NOT because it's easy and everybody knows about it, but because of the frequent use of it by my friends, family, teachers, and myself. I love the huge range of information on this site. You can watch videos on how to do your nails, to watching kpop videos, to... just about anything. I personally don't post any videos, but I do follow a lot of you-tubers.
This site has became so popular that some of my teachers have included it in the classroom and have assigned students to find videos on it relating to a topic. As an art student there are hundreds of virtual tours of museums and videos on artworks.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thing #5
After reading both Web 2.0 is Not About Version Numbers or Betas and The Horizons Report I believe it is safe to say that the future of education will include many technologies: the internet being the main one. Honestly, can you see the world going anywhere else?
"School 2.0" means new ideas, new technologies, new... EVERYTHING! And it is exciting. That being said, one must never forget the use of books, pencils, crayons, paint... Those thins make school and learning what they are, and if given the choice between and ebook and a real paperback, paperback wins hands down:) "School 2.0" is exciting and defiantly where things are headed, but I also like the things I grew up with in school as well.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Thing #4
There are so many social networks on the web now: Facebook, fanfiction, tumbler, YouTube... The list goes on. And on each of these networks, you can make groups and communities. What fuels these groups is of course posting and sharing, but it is also commenting. You can start a friendly debate or a conversation by commenting and it makes one feel involved. It is an important aspect of networking.
I am personally a member of the fanfiction.net network where people share their own twist on well known popular franchise such as Harry Potter or those goofy, but good, Twilight books. I write mine for a video game I play and something that stuck out to me on one of the articles i read was "Write a meaning comment." I love getting feedback, but what I love even more is when someone gives their own insight to my developing characters. Not that reading short comments of encouragement or like are not appreciated, I love those as well. Any feedback is good, negative or positive. The worst feedback is no feedback, so writing a meaningful comment is important.
Another important thing is not to be afraid to comment. There has been many times where people will favorite my fanfiction story or add me to their alerts, but I never see a comment from them. Its flattering to know they like my story, but comments would be even better. That is why when I read something I like I let the author know because I expect the same. Kinda like the 'golden rule', but reworked for writers:)
I chose to comment Blair Offutt's blog because of the idea stated on the 3rd thing. It never occurred to me that you could communicate with other educators around the world, and gain information. Pretty dumb on my part, cause that is a big thing!
Second, I chose Hannah Singler's blog because of the idea of using a blog as a reflection tool. If you really wanted, you could use a blog as a dairy of a sorts, not very personal, but you could!
Third, I chose to comment Ernyce Smith's blog because her honestly last post caught my attention: "Thing # 2. Now you want me to click where?!?!?!?!!?" I thought that was funny, and made me want to read it. Having a catchy title is another important thing!
Fourthly, (funny word), I chose to comment Hannah Shearer's blog simply because I liked her images. Honestly:)
Fifthly, I chose Bola Oyebade's blog because she mentioned using a tool online, Mosaic Maker for an art class. First blog I've seen to do that.
Sixthly, (also a funny word), I chose Emily Henson's blog because of her organization skills. Her blog looked very neat and clean, easy to follow, which is always important!
Lastly, I chose a blog that I already commented on in the past. It was for my 3D class and I really enjoyed having the blog and I wanted to share it!!! Even though the class is over:( Here's the link: http://cubeddesign.blogspot.com/
I am personally a member of the fanfiction.net network where people share their own twist on well known popular franchise such as Harry Potter or those goofy, but good, Twilight books. I write mine for a video game I play and something that stuck out to me on one of the articles i read was "Write a meaning comment." I love getting feedback, but what I love even more is when someone gives their own insight to my developing characters. Not that reading short comments of encouragement or like are not appreciated, I love those as well. Any feedback is good, negative or positive. The worst feedback is no feedback, so writing a meaningful comment is important.
Another important thing is not to be afraid to comment. There has been many times where people will favorite my fanfiction story or add me to their alerts, but I never see a comment from them. Its flattering to know they like my story, but comments would be even better. That is why when I read something I like I let the author know because I expect the same. Kinda like the 'golden rule', but reworked for writers:)
I chose to comment Blair Offutt's blog because of the idea stated on the 3rd thing. It never occurred to me that you could communicate with other educators around the world, and gain information. Pretty dumb on my part, cause that is a big thing!
Second, I chose Hannah Singler's blog because of the idea of using a blog as a reflection tool. If you really wanted, you could use a blog as a dairy of a sorts, not very personal, but you could!
Third, I chose to comment Ernyce Smith's blog because her honestly last post caught my attention: "Thing # 2. Now you want me to click where?!?!?!?!!?" I thought that was funny, and made me want to read it. Having a catchy title is another important thing!
Fourthly, (funny word), I chose to comment Hannah Shearer's blog simply because I liked her images. Honestly:)
Fifthly, I chose Bola Oyebade's blog because she mentioned using a tool online, Mosaic Maker for an art class. First blog I've seen to do that.
Sixthly, (also a funny word), I chose Emily Henson's blog because of her organization skills. Her blog looked very neat and clean, easy to follow, which is always important!
Lastly, I chose a blog that I already commented on in the past. It was for my 3D class and I really enjoyed having the blog and I wanted to share it!!! Even though the class is over:( Here's the link: http://cubeddesign.blogspot.com/
Monday, September 19, 2011
Thing #3
Blogs can be a useful tool when it comes to teaching. I personally have already had one used in one of my art classes, and it was a fun way to keep updated on everything going on in the class. And it was a way to showcase the work we were doing. I really enjoyed having it, and I checked it everyday.
As an art teacher one day, I could defiantly use a blog to create a virtual museum of art and showcase the work my students have been creating. I could post events and keep not only my students updated, but the rest of the school as well. Art should be shared and appreciated and a blog is an easy and fun way to do it!
As an art teacher one day, I could defiantly use a blog to create a virtual museum of art and showcase the work my students have been creating. I could post events and keep not only my students updated, but the rest of the school as well. Art should be shared and appreciated and a blog is an easy and fun way to do it!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Thing #2
When naming this blog I decided to keep it simple. No need to over think things here! I also kept it professional by using my full name for my posting name. I believe it would be distracting to have cute little pin name like beclovehearts09... Or something along those lines.
Creating this blog was actually kind of fun. It made me remember the old days when I redid my myspace page every week, choosing a layout that I liked, finding quotes, and little icons I wanted to post. Ah, good times. Making my avatar was so funny! I restarted twice because I decided I wanted my avatar to be nerdy:) I am very nerdy!!! I LOVE video games so, when I saw the little gaming system I couldn't resist. My favorite color is yellow so, I wanted a yellow shirt and I love hair clips and headbands so I gave myself a matching hair clip! :) My avatar looks like me, with dark curly hair, though my eyes are a lot darker.
Overall, I really enjoyed doing all that was required to make a blog and my little avatar. It was pretty fun:) And I like the freedom I have in doing so!
Creating this blog was actually kind of fun. It made me remember the old days when I redid my myspace page every week, choosing a layout that I liked, finding quotes, and little icons I wanted to post. Ah, good times. Making my avatar was so funny! I restarted twice because I decided I wanted my avatar to be nerdy:) I am very nerdy!!! I LOVE video games so, when I saw the little gaming system I couldn't resist. My favorite color is yellow so, I wanted a yellow shirt and I love hair clips and headbands so I gave myself a matching hair clip! :) My avatar looks like me, with dark curly hair, though my eyes are a lot darker.
Overall, I really enjoyed doing all that was required to make a blog and my little avatar. It was pretty fun:) And I like the freedom I have in doing so!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Thing #1
7 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Learning:
1. Begin with the end in mind.
2. Accept responsibilty for your own learning.
3. View problems as challenges.
4. Have confidence in yourself as a competent effective learner.
5. Create your own learning toolbox.
6. Use technology to your advantage.
7. Teach/mentor others.
7 1/2. Play!
Weaknesses are easy to spot, but so are strengths. Being that I am an art student my strength would probably have to be play. Honestly! To be an artist you have to be willing to play. You have to push boundaries, try new techniques, and just have fun. Making art is a process and you learn as you go, so you might as well have fun while your doing it. My weakness of these is beginning with the end in sight. Its hard to see past a problem, and even harder when its a HUGE problem. Although, I like a challenge it is very easy for me to become overwhelmed.
1. Begin with the end in mind.
2. Accept responsibilty for your own learning.
3. View problems as challenges.
4. Have confidence in yourself as a competent effective learner.
5. Create your own learning toolbox.
6. Use technology to your advantage.
7. Teach/mentor others.
7 1/2. Play!
Weaknesses are easy to spot, but so are strengths. Being that I am an art student my strength would probably have to be play. Honestly! To be an artist you have to be willing to play. You have to push boundaries, try new techniques, and just have fun. Making art is a process and you learn as you go, so you might as well have fun while your doing it. My weakness of these is beginning with the end in sight. Its hard to see past a problem, and even harder when its a HUGE problem. Although, I like a challenge it is very easy for me to become overwhelmed.
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