Blog Post #6

The Networked Student by Wendy Drexler

Wendy Drexler is a connectivism teacher who believes in a theory of learning based on the premise that knowledge exists in the world rather than in the head of an individual.Through social networking, her students will make new connections with others virtually and strengthen their learning process.Students build personal networks.They learn how to research information that is credible.A networked student can utilizes Itunes8 and downloads podcasts from the best professors around the world.The options are never ending for they can Skye teachers and do interviews.

My reaction to this video was not negative, rather than excitement to start a journey of embracing technology. Many teachers are scared of the 21st century network student simply because they feel they will no longer be needed. However, I never feared that and Wendy Drexler doesn't either. Students will always needs teachers for back up.We're their backbone in education.We will help them build their networks, offer them guidance,and teach them to respectfully ask for feedback from experts.I predict us never becoming useless.

A 7th Grader's Personal Learning Environment (or PLN)

First off,personal learning environment is systems that help learners take control of and manage their own learning.It allows them to set their own learning goals,manage their learning,and communicate with others in the process of learning.Symbaloo is the best website for people to organize and access their most prized possession,websites.The 7th grader utilizes this website completely. She has personals up top and class work at the bottom. However, mines is all over the place. I'll probably reorganize mines now. I have various social websites like Facebook and Twitter just as her. Also, I have previous blogs and videos saved for future references once I'm a teacher. Overall, a personal learning environment is much needed in order to remain sane.

Critiques of Smartboards

In,Why are We Still Wasting Money on Whiteboards,? Bill Ferriter discusses better ways we can utilize thousands of dollars on technology other than on whiteboards.He knew a principal that recently spent $18,000 on 6 whiteboards. He was disgusted and therefore created 5 different ways to spend the total amount.He explained you could buy 75 netbook computers,87 iTouches,360 Livescribe Pens,7 Years of Poll Everywhere subscriptions,and 36 years of VoiceThread subscriptions.While there are many opposers,there are many for whiteboards.Sadly,Bill Ferriter had nothing positive to say about whiteboards.In a blog titled, How Do Interactive Whiteboards Influence Teaching?,a blogger expresses the positive outcome of purchasing a whiteboard.First,students can engage in a variety of multimedia,including image projection and playing audio and video.Secondly,teachers use an electronic pen and can save notes for later use.In addition,there often used in well developed countries like Untied Kingdom.

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