Sharonda

Technology amazes me. As I think about the technologystudents now have available to them, I am torn. On one end, I am glad I did not grow up with certain technologies. On the other hand, I feel short-changed. I cannot imagine having to deal with cyber-bullying; however, I also wish I had some of the skills students of today have naturally acquired because they have been surrounded by technology since early childhood and in some cases, since birth.



In a world where moststudents have cell phones, personal laptops, and a variety of other gadgets,teachers are faced with the challenge of keeping students focused in the classroom and I believe technology is definitely a tool that can help teachers keep students engaged. Traditional methods of teaching are becoming less effective. So, incorporating technology to provide a variety of ways to understand, analyze and interpret information is very valuable to the students of today. I believe students can only stand to become more successful in life if they take their pre-existing experience and graduate to a place where they consistently learn to see technology as an informational resource and not simply as a means of entertainment and social interaction.

In this class, I would like to gain more information on how to effectively incorporate blogs and wikis into course curriculum. I have experience using these tools in a more informal setting; however, I am sure there is guidance available to ensure they are effectively used in the classroom. So, I am interesting in learning more about these tools and how to use them to enhance student learning.

EDTC 650 Work

Web 2.0 Audio Assignment

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Podcast [|Week 4 Audio Podcast]

Jing Tutorial

[] Above is the link to my Jing tutorial. I have created a video to walk you through the process of embedding a YouTube video into a 2007 Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. I chose this activity because there are more ways to present information besides simply including audio and pictures with written text. YouTube has alot of videos that can be used in the classroom to enhance lessons and student projects. If I taught full time, I would encourage my students to use a range of media in their presentations. As long as the video is appropriate (PG rated) and directly relates to the subject-matter, I'm all for it.

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Second Wiki Assignment - Sharonda Felton (Interviewer) and Sherman Ellegood (Guest Interviewee)

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