Video's

What?

I loved seeing the interactive video's they were awesome. We talked about the various educational video sites that are popular. We talked about teacher tube in comparison to you tube and disscussed those differences. We learned that teacher tube has comercials unlike Youtube, but that teacher tube was a more reliable source and the links didn't change as often as the links on youtube. We visited the National Geographic sight to see the interactive or "simulation" of an underwater sea kelp forest, and saw the various underwater creatures and fish. It was really neat, and I could see how fun this would be for students. And what a great oportunity for students who haven't had the opportunity to see such a place to be able to have a "simulation" of the ocean, and be able to experience that. We also looked at the Weather Maker sight, and saw how it allowed students to adjust the tempurature and humitidy to make the weather change and experience seasons--very interesting.


So What?

I loved learning about these simulation internet sights. They were so neat--and I feel that they are such a great tool to allow students of everyback ground and income to be able to experience the ocean, or to fly down a canyon, or to fly an airplane. It gives the student knowledge and an experience which will allow the student to be able to form ideas and learn--things that would otherwise be impossible to imagine without seeing. I feel like these simulation activities are wonderful to help children think and helps promo creativity. By giving students these experiences they are able to grow and expand their knowledge of the world they live in. It opens up ideas and allows them to do anything. Again I believe that the more experiences and education we can give our students the better off they are and the more likely they are to suceed and be properous individuals.

Then What?

As an educator I will be very open to simulation video's and simulation activities. I feel like it will give my students many experiences to help increase their knowledge and learn. By using these types of interactive simulated video's and activities I can supplement my lessons and give my students more opportunities to learn the concept I am teaching. I thought it was also very useful to know how to use Zamzar in order to be able to permanently download information directly on to my UEN sight. Children with learning disabilities will be able to interact with these stimulative sights and possibly be able to understand and learn better by having the kinesthetic experience and following them at their own pace. From my experiences with my own children I know they love to work on the computer and interact in activities. I feel that this is a positive tool and I do feel it has place in the classroom and I feel that it definitely would be of benefit to my students-I will use it in my class.

Video Reflection

"Millennial Generation"

This video talked about how technology is changing and what students are imagining in the future. I enjoyed listening to these students views on what they see in the future, and what they expect from technology. They want media mobility--which means being able to take media: pictures, music, information, their computer anywhere they choose. To be able to have technology and their media at their fingertips where ever they need it. They also looked to the future and talked about technology which used gesture recognition and finger print identity--to help eliminate identity theft and gave technology security. They also talked about their parents and how sometimes older people aren't as technologically advanced because they are afraid of new things. I think it is important for us all to become a technologically advanced people , it will help the United States continue to prosper.