Blog Post 2

1. For Mr. Dancealot, it seems that the author is trying to portray the way different learning styles can not be as effective in certain classroom settings. By creating different scenes where the students are unable to practice what they are being taught, appear to be confused, or are bored to the point of sleeping let the viewer know that the teacher's methods and stubborn teaching tactics are ineffective at best. I agree with what the author is trying to conclude, because each classroom should have a different style of teaching. It would not be easy to learn different dance moves if you're stuck in a chair in a lecture hall the whole time. It is necessary to use numerous methods of teaching on students, especially when it appears they are not understanding or retaining the knowledge.
2. Thesis: Teachers are no longer the main source of knowledge. They are the filter.

          A. Teachers are only able to provide
               a. content
               b. facts
               c. dates
               d. formulas
               e. research
               f. theories
               g. stories
               h. information
          B. Students can learn from numerous sources
               a. blogs
               b. Facebook
               c. cell phones
               d Twitter
               e. Wikipedia
               f. YouTube
               g. IPods
               h. Google
          C. Teachers can show students how to validate information
          D. Ways to adapt to 21st Century ways of teaching
     I personally love what Roberts is getting to. In today's classrooms, you have to be capable of adapting to the different teaching methods and technology. I am a huge fan of technology in the classroom, especially personally laptops. The students are more engaged when things go beyond paper and pen methods of learning. The idea of having online books and interactive studying online will allow students to find what ways of studying/learning works best for them. As an educator, I will keep my classroom updated on the newest software and technologies, if capable, so that my students will have the best time learning and interacting in the classroom setting.
 
 3. The Network Student, I believe the argument to revolve around what a teacher is necessary for in the upbringing of a student in the 21st Century. The video goes on n explaining what the student is capable of doing in today's world, from reading blogs of other professors at outstanding colleges and universities, to Skyping with well-known people to discuss their current knowledge, while developing his own. The possibilities are endless. However, the real question lies when the question is asked, "Why does the networked student even need a teacher?" My first reaction was to believe that the student did not, in fact, need a teacher, but then the video went on. How would we learn these possibilities without a teacher? The educator is our first step into finding these things out. He/She will provide the student with the skills necessary to gather all the information needed to be a successful network student.

 4.Vicki Davis does an excellent job portraying what is even more inevitable today: There are plenty of way to teach and excel in the classroom beyond just paper and pen. She even talks Her classroom is based off of the use of technology and reaching above the general guidelines for teaching. She encourages her students to look up things for themselves and explore the world of technology. I agree completely with her. Her students seem to become more efficient in the classroom and effective in their projects and learning methods.

5.  I am a little embarrassed to say that it seems as if the elementary students are ahead in the learning race. After watching Dr. Strange's video, it is apparent that I, as well as, other students, are not as advanced in the technological area. I know that I am unable to do most of the things on the computers that even the third grader was doing, much less even use a Mac. A part of me wishes that my elementary would have been as advanced as the one in Gulf Shores.

6. The concept of flipping a classroom is not necessarily new to me. I have be in numerous classrooms that have used this concept frequently. Their goals were to also to allow the teacher to serve as a facilitator. I thoroughly enjoyed this type of teaching. I found it very useful to be able to focus on what the I did not understand and was unable to figure out on my own. In my classroom, I want the children to be able to be independent in their learnings, but still allow them to rely on me whenever a problem arises.

Test

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Blog Post 1

     Being a transfer student leaves me with less of an opportunity to hear about the classes on campus and what they are all about, so coming into EDM310, I really did not have a clue what to expect. Upon hearing the teacher say we have to write blogs, I got a little nervous. I, personally, do not see myself as a good writer, much less blogger, so this class is pushing me out of my comfort zone. I expect this class to be unlike any other I have had in the past considering most of my courses have consisted of the generic college course, i.e,. Math, Biology, English, etc. I look forward to this class, though, because of its useful information. I do worry that I may not be as technologically advanced as I thought, but I know that with the help of the instructors, and numerous frequently asked questions, I can conquer this course and better my future classrooms’ way of learning. The information I gain from this class with help me to assist students with their technology in class, as well as, use the technology to teach lessons more effectively, while still keeping the children’s attention. I am more than excited about it all! I know that if I have any questions or trouble with the work, Professor Tashbin, Dr. Lomax, and the lab assistants are only an email or phone call away and will be more than willing to help out.

Practice Blog

Outline

A.      Who I Am

B.      My Passion/Why Education

C.      What is an educator?

D. Mary Nell

 

 

 

 

My name is Payton Cobb. I was born in Mobile, AL, and have lived here my whole life. I attended McGill-Toolen Catholic High School and graduated in 2012. Upon graduating, I attended the University of Montevallo for 2 years before returning home to continue my education at the University of South Alabama. I recently changed my major from Speech Pathology to Education, and have yet to look back. I truly believe that being a Special Needs teacher is my calling.

I fell in love with special needs people when I was very young. I believe that is when my love for helping others flourished. I regularly attended events that involved the Mulherin Home, a home for persons with disabilities, from the age of 7 until now. When I turned 15, I put in an application to be a counselor at Camp S.M.I.L.E. with no idea what to expect, but I got the job! That very summer, my life was forever changed and my heart was full of genuine happiness. I have never experienced a feeling quite like the feeling those adults and children gave me that summer. Their unconditional love brightened my day each and every time I saw them. I knew I wanted to help change their lives the way they had mine. My life, from that very moment, would never be the same.

I think I knew in that moment what I was meant to do for the rest of my life, but smothered the thought, because, like everyone else, I was looking at the salary rather than the personal, lifelong benefits. An educator is much more complex than just a body in a classroom that assigns work. An educator is a mentor, a confidant, a role model, and even occasionally, a life changing part of someone else’s life. I know that I can be that person for someone and look forward to my opportunity. There will always be things that I can improve on, such as, being positive on trying times, or looking for the best in all negative situations, but I know my patience and loving, upbeat spirit can help me make it through those small setbacks.

I look forward to my future as an educator and all the challenges that come along with it. I hope to inspire children and guide them in their learning experiences. It is very obvious to be that I have found my true passion in this world. I hope to be able to make a difference in the lives of each of my future students.

I attached this picture in particular because it was from my first year as a counselor way back in 2009. I fell in love with this woman the first time I met her. Mary Nell was loud, unruly, and completely unpredictable, but she taught me how to be selfless, weird, and above all, how to love whole-heartedly. She is my reason for doing what I do. And though she recently passed away, her loud and sassy memory lives on at Camp S.M.I.L.E.