Comments on: Digital Learning Update http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/05/06/digital-learning-update/ As an educational technologist, I am exploring ways to make learning more relevant, engaging and authentic. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:47:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Ideas and Thoughts from an EdTech » Blog Archive » I need more videos http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/05/06/digital-learning-update/#comment-29600 Ideas and Thoughts from an EdTech » Blog Archive » I need more videos Thu, 22 May 2008 02:24:34 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/?p=637#comment-29600 [...] (yeah right) they don’t have the expertise to create concise, high quality productions. My most recent production about the learning in our school division took me upwards of 60 hours to create. 60 hours for 7 [...] [...] (yeah right) they don’t have the expertise to create concise, high quality productions. My most recent production about the learning in our school division took me upwards of 60 hours to create. 60 hours for 7 [...]

]]> By: standres http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/05/06/digital-learning-update/#comment-29553 standres Sat, 17 May 2008 06:47:33 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/?p=637#comment-29553 I am in total agreement with the video by Susan Young. These days are all about technology for young children. I see children all the time carrying cell phones, ipods/mp3 players, video games, etc around with them everywhere. What are we as teachers and administrators saying to these children if we don't allow them the same type of technology in the classroom? As students get older the use of technology is just going to increase so they need to be prepared for that. Isn't that what schooling is all about, teaching children and preparing them for the future? The future is technology. I am in total agreement with the video by Susan Young. These days are all about technology for young children. I see children all the time carrying cell phones, ipods/mp3 players, video games, etc around with them everywhere. What are we as teachers and administrators saying to these children if we don’t allow them the same type of technology in the classroom? As students get older the use of technology is just going to increase so they need to be prepared for that. Isn’t that what schooling is all about, teaching children and preparing them for the future? The future is technology.

]]> By: Dean Shareski http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/05/06/digital-learning-update/#comment-29538 Dean Shareski Thu, 15 May 2008 23:11:01 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/?p=637#comment-29538 Thanks for your comments Ashley, The school that implemented the cellphones had about 16 of 21 students with cellphones. Equity is an issue but it shouldn't stop using simply because not everyone has access. That is an important but separate issue. The teacher simply used group leaders in most cases that used their cellphone to communicate for the group. It's simply one way of addressing the issue. In terms of special needs, I haven't been directly involved with that but do know there is much interest in this area. I presume I'll be having these conversations in the near future. Dean Shareskis last blog post..<a href="http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/05/13/inside-k12-online/" rel="nofollow">Inside K12 online</a> Thanks for your comments Ashley,

The school that implemented the cellphones had about 16 of 21 students with cellphones. Equity is an issue but it shouldn’t stop using simply because not everyone has access. That is an important but separate issue. The teacher simply used group leaders in most cases that used their cellphone to communicate for the group. It’s simply one way of addressing the issue.

In terms of special needs, I haven’t been directly involved with that but do know there is much interest in this area. I presume I’ll be having these conversations in the near future.

Dean Shareskis last blog post..Inside K12 online

]]> By: Ashley205 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/05/06/digital-learning-update/#comment-29537 Ashley205 Thu, 15 May 2008 22:35:39 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/?p=637#comment-29537 Hi, I'm a student in an ed tech class and while I was searching for ed tech blogs, I came across yours. I watched your video and I have to say that I am definitely impressed with the amount of technology used in your school district. The thing that struck me the most was the use of video conferencing to communicate with a class in the US. It reminded me of my days in school writing to pen pals. I loved hearing about their experiences but I hated physically writing letters. I think that the use of cell phones and PDAs not only helps the student in the present, but will also help them in the future. Many kids I know are keeping track of assignments in a written agenda- something most adults I work with have done stopped doing years ago. By introducing technology at an early age, it sets students up for success in the "real world." I do have a couple of questions for you regarding some of the things shown in your video. First of all, I was curious of the number of kids who actually own their own cell phone. Coming from a district that sees a large range in the socio-economic status of students, I'm used to maybe only 25% of students in high school having their own phone. Does this affect the lesson when the student cant directly apply it? Also, I've been reading about technology used in special education classrooms and wondered if/what your district has implemented in those settings. Thanks for the interesting info- its great to see some of the things I'm learning be put into practice in the classroom. Hi,
I’m a student in an ed tech class and while I was searching for ed tech blogs, I came across yours. I watched your video and I have to say that I am definitely impressed with the amount of technology used in your school district. The thing that struck me the most was the use of video conferencing to communicate with a class in the US. It reminded me of my days in school writing to pen pals. I loved hearing about their experiences but I hated physically writing letters. I think that the use of cell phones and PDAs not only helps the student in the present, but will also help them in the future. Many kids I know are keeping track of assignments in a written agenda- something most adults I work with have done stopped doing years ago. By introducing technology at an early age, it sets students up for success in the “real world.”

I do have a couple of questions for you regarding some of the things shown in your video. First of all, I was curious of the number of kids who actually own their own cell phone. Coming from a district that sees a large range in the socio-economic status of students, I’m used to maybe only 25% of students in high school having their own phone. Does this affect the lesson when the student cant directly apply it? Also, I’ve been reading about technology used in special education classrooms and wondered if/what your district has implemented in those settings.

Thanks for the interesting info- its great to see some of the things I’m learning be put into practice in the classroom.

]]> By: Relfection- Video of Digital Learning in PSSD | Education & Technology http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/05/06/digital-learning-update/#comment-29521 Relfection- Video of Digital Learning in PSSD | Education & Technology Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:56 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/?p=637#comment-29521 [...] Learning in PSSD Posted on May 13, 2008 by corinnep. Categories: Relfections. I viewed the video on Digital Learning in the Prairie South School Division, created by Dean Shareski, and I am amazed and surprised at the access these schools have to a [...] [...] Learning in PSSD Posted on May 13, 2008 by corinnep. Categories: Relfections. I viewed the video on Digital Learning in the Prairie South School Division, created by Dean Shareski, and I am amazed and surprised at the access these schools have to a [...]

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