Thursday, October 31, 2013

Blog Assignment #11

Ms. Cassidy's Class

Ms. Cassidy is a first grade teacher that takes "technology in the classroom" seriously. This week, I watched three videos about Ms. Cassidy's class; the first video showed her students in action. This video gave an overall understanding of what is really taking place in Ms. Cassidy's classroom. The remaining three videos collectively (one, two, three)make up an interview with Ms. Cassidy where she discusses how she began incorporating technology into her classroom, and how she is continuing to learn new things regarding technology.

In the interview with Ms. Cassidy, she describes how she first got started using technology in the the classroom. About ten years ago, five computers were put in her room. At this point, she knew she had to put these computers to good use as effective learning tools. From this point forward, Ms. Cassidy never looked back. In 2005, she began having her first grade students create their own blog. Yes,I did say first grade! She states the students enjoy blogging and seeing new comments from family and visitors to their blogs. She also tells us that her students are learning and improving upon their writing and vocabulary skills by writing their blogs. The students not only have a blog, but they use other technology tools as well; some include Skype, podcasts, screencasts, Nintendo DS, and iPads. Ms. Cassidy also gives us some insight on providing safety for the students on the web. She states students use only their first names, and when she posts pictures, she never puts a name to a face. I believe these are necessary precautions to take in the classroom, especially with younger students, and I will employ this method in my own classroom where the Internet is used as a learning tool.

Ms. Cassidy talks about her hesitancy with new tools. Just like Ms. Cassidy, I am hesitant when it comes to new tools. I have never been a fan of Twitter, and I rarely use Facebook to share items. However, Ms. Cassidy shows us that we need only to take a tiny step into the new tools to be amazed by the benefits. In her latest blog post, Ms. Cassidy reveals her first experiences with Facebook. After receiving assistance from her daughter, Ms. Cassidy began a class page on Facebook where she would post a link to her class blog each time her students posted. This action resulted in increased parent participation as most parents have a Facebook account, but not all of them had Twitter.

Ms. Cassidy is what I would consider a pioneer in incorporating technology into primary classrooms. She reminds me that learning is never ending, and that technology should not be feared but embraced.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

C4K Summary for October

Total Silence
by: Kevin

In his post, Total Silence, Kevin explains a challenge that was presented to his class. In the challenge, two partners had to solve a very confusing brain teaser without the use of verbal or written communication. Kevin explained how difficult and frustrating this challenge was, but he also expressed how much fun the activity was as well. Kevin then showed how this challenge was aligned with the book his class was reading; in the book, one of the characters could not talk. The challenge gave Kevin and his classmates the opportunity to feel how the character in the book felt.

In my comments to Kevin, I expressed how frustrated I would be if I were unable to communicate with words or writing; I advised Kevin there are other ways to communicate without using words. I also asked Kevin if he was able to successfully complete the challenge.

Out of My Mind
by: Amy

In Amy's post, Out of My Mind, she describes what service dogs are used for, and she gives a website that gives more information about the use of service dogs. Amy's post references a book her class read about a character that could not talk. Amy then asks questions concerning the book regarding how the main character would react to a new sibling or how the service dog would help the character.

In my comment to Amy, I expressed gratitude for the information about service dogs. I also added that the addition of a new sibling is most likely a difficult transition for all involved; however, adjustments are generally made in the household that make the transition quick and painless.

My Awesome Week
by: Sophia

Sophia's post, My Awesome Week, gives a review of what Sophia learned throughout the week. Sophia explained that on Monday she had a substitute teacher that took the class on a "road trip" via her social studies book concerning the different states. On Tuesday, Sophia and her class read a book and had Music for the first time. Sophia did well on her first "states" test, and she also said she had lots of homework.

In my comments to Sophia, I advised her that I am taking Geography and have map tests as well. I told Sophia that her "road trip" sounded like a fun assignment. I wished her luck completing all of her homework, and I let her know that homework could be fun especially when you get to learn new things.

Dairy Farmer
by: Ofa

Ofa describes the good, the bad, and the interesting things about dairy farming in her post, Dairy Farmer. Ofa made a chart of the many things involved in dairy farming. A couple of the good things were that you got to have a four-wheeler, and you get to have your own farm. Some things Ofa said were bad things are, getting up early and getting "squashed" between cows.

In my comment to Ofa, I explained that I live on a farm, but it is not a dairy farm. I advised Ofa that it is not too hard to get up early if you go to bed on time. I also told Ofa that having a four-wheeler is a really fun part of farming.

Comments for Teachers #3

C4T#3, Comment 1

Why Student-Centered Learning Can Change The World
by: Tina Barseghian

In this blog post, Ms. Barseghian highlights Juarez Correa's article, "How a Radical New Teaching Method Could Unleash a Generation of Genuises." Ms. Barseghian explained how Correa was bringing learning to the impoverished. She explained that Correa's story was highlighting the need for a, "new breed of educators inspired by everything from the internet to evolutionary psychology and neuroscience." She explained further that knowledge is not a commodity that's delivered from teacher to student; rather it is something that emerges from the students' own curiosity-fueled exploration. She stated teachers should provide prompts, not answers, and then they step aside so students can teach themselves and one another.

I commented on this post advising Ms. Barseghian that I enjoyed Mr. Correa's article. I explained that this line of thinking was right on track with the Project Based Learning that we are experiencing in our EDM310 course. I expressed my gratitude to Ms. Barseghian for sharing her own thoughts as well as Mr. Correa's.

C4T#3, comment 2

What Compels Teachers To Quit - Or To Stay?
by: Tina Barseghian

In Ms. Barseghian's post, "Quit or Stay," she brings the insight of Richard Ingersoll by linking an article referencing his research on why teachers stay or go. In this article, Ingersoll explains that he interviewed many teachers who had left the profession. Some top reasons include the wear and tear the after hour work puts on teachers and their families. He says also that the profession is not respected by parents and students, and the pay is not desirable. Ingersoll did find that schools where behavioral problems in students were adequately addressed had a lower turnover of teachers. Overall, Ingersoll gives us a glimpse into the world of why teachers quit.

Commenting on Ms. Barseghian's post was difficult, as her post referenced Mr. Ingersoll's article. I did however state that the turnover rate of teaching professionals could not be denied, and I added that the retention of teachers is an area that needs to have more scrutiny. I also expressed my gratitude to Ms. Barseghian for sharing Mr. Ingersoll's research.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Project #14 - Lesson Plan #2

Old English vs Modern English Reading of Beowulf

In this project based learning plan, we explore Beowulf and the literary elements involved. Students give a reading of an excerpt via podcast; and they learn differences in the Old English Language and Modern English. Explore the Learning Plan.

Old English

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Blog Assignment #10

What Can We Learn About Teaching and Learning From Randy Pausch?

In his presentation, Randy Pausch gives us hope. It is the kind of hope not only in our students and their abilities, but it is also hope in ourselves. Randy roots his presentation in his own childhood dreams. He describes his dreams, and then he shows us how he achieved them or what he learned in his attempts to achieve them. Randy's story is inspirational, and as his audience, we are given a "head fake." A "head fake" as Randy describes it is essentially indirect learning. We learn valuable lessons in this presentation, and at the same time we are enjoying the light-hearted delivery and appealing story of Randy's dreams.

In listening to Randy talk about dreams, he gave us important lessons about teaching and learning. One important lesson came from his dream to play in the National Football League. Randy references one particular coach who held practice without the use of a football. In this one example, we learn that we must get the fundamentals down in any area; whether it is football or life, if we do not know and practice the fundamentals, we might just fumble when the ball is handed to us. Through his football dream, Randy learned the value of hard work, and he learned that when someone is riding you to do better it means that they care; so, never stop pushing your students to do more.

brick wall quote
I found many quotes from Randy in the presentation that I will probably be referencing for years to come. One of my favorite is the brick wall quote. Often times, when I run into my own brick walls, there is a feeling that it was "just not meant to be," and I quit pursuing that goal. However, Randy tells us that the brick walls are there to give us an opportunity to show how bad we want something. This quote alone had the wheels in my head turning regarding how many times I let the brick walls in my life win. And what if our dreams will just never come to fruition? That is okay too, because we our told that we are going to get experience regardless; experience is what you get when you did not get what you wanted.

Analyzing in words what we can learn about teaching and learning in Randy's presentation seems to do Randy an injustice. We must experience the presentation for ourselves, and then we must live it out, only then do we see the value in Randy's words. However, there are some tips to consider on our life journey learning, inspiring and teaching others. Randy tells us that we need people to help us, because we cannot get to our goals alone. We must tell the truth, be earnest, apologize when we screw up, and focus on others, not ourselves. We also have to get feedback and actually listen to it and use it. We need to show gratitude, work hard, be prepared, and we must never bail on our goals; Randy says, some of the best goals are at the bottom of the barrel. One of my favorite tips is to always find the best in everybody; this requires patience, sometimes it may even take years. Randy teaches us many things in this presentation, but it is up to use to take our dreams and apply them. If you have not had the pleasure of listening to Randy's talk, do yourself a favor and take a listen.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Blog Assignment #9

What can we learn about teaching and learning from these teachers?
Authored by: Secoria Burks, Jo Davis, and Lindsay Stewart

1. Brian Crosby, Agnes Risley Elementary School, Sparks, Nevada,Back To the Future

In this video, Brian Crosby discusses how his class learns about hot air balloons and how his students took learning to a higher level. Mr. Crosby discussed the entire project of his students building and learning about hot air balloons. The project was an eye opener in getting students to be involved in the entire learning process. First, research was performed, then testing, after this, the actual building of the hot air balloon was completed. In each step, Mr. Crosby’s students are blogging, making videos, collaborating, and connecting and sharing their learning with the entire world. So, what can we learn about teaching and learning from Mr. Crosby and his class? Mr. Crosby shows us that it’s not about a race through learning or a race to get good test scores. He teaches us that learning enrichment is part of everyday learning, and through enrichment and project based learning, students learn in their own way the things necessary to not only improve test scores but to also obtain a first rate education. Mr. Crosby gave an interesting quote from a David Coen on the way schools now handle teaching kids “the basics.” Many schools just drill basics and then move on to enrichment learning afterwards. Using Coen’s quote to support his thoughts, Mr. Crosby says it shouldn’t be this way. “The basics” can be taught more discreetly, and the children learn better when taught through more meaningful experiences such as Mr. Crosby’s project. The students in this class thrived from the attention they received from comments and sharing around the world, and the video gave a clear picture of how students are more motivated to learn when technology and collaboration are part of the experience. Mr.Crosby does something in this video that we really admire. He addressed his students’ presumed handicaps; his students were impoverished and second language learners. They were largely disconnected from the environment they lived in. Making the point that if students do not understand their role in the scheme of things, that it would be hard for them to find that spark needed to imagine, be creative, and to be passionate. Our favorite project was “High Hopes.” This project directly targets the problem with the disconnect by asking the students to include their community and their passions. Another thing I learned from Mr.Crosby is that by building a large learning network students makes learning more interactive and more rewarding.

Blended Learning Cycle
2. Mr. Paul Andersen, high school AP Biology teacher in Bozeman, Montana.The Blended Learning Cycle

Paul Anderson talks to us about the “Blended Learning Cycle” in this video. Mr. Anderson begins by showing us blended learning combines online, classroom, and mobile settings. He then presents the learning cycle with these steps: engage, explore, explain, expand, and evaluating at all points. Mr. Anderson combines the blended learning atmosphere with the learning cycle to illustrate the complete “Blended Learning Cycle.” In the complete cycle students will do the following steps concerning the science lesson/project: 1. Question 2. Investigate 3. Video 4. Elaborate 5. Review 6. Summary Quiz. He summarizes this process with the helpful acronym QuIVERS. In each of these steps the students explore in depth the lesson being presented through working hands on and learning via the web. Mr. Anderson gives examples of some of the questions he poses to his students and how they work through them using the “Blending Learning Cycle.” What can we learn from teaching and learning from Mr. Anderson? It is good to have a process to use on different lessons/projects, and a way to mark learning via the summary quiz. The “Blended Learning Cycle” is a tool that can be used in lesson planning to assure use of all resources available. We can learn from Mr.Anderson that a good way to start any lesson is to pose a question. Or that it really doesn’t have to be a question, it should just produce a conundrum for the students. Another thing we can learn from Mr. Anderson is seen in the beginning of his video. He addresses the fact that he evaluated his teaching methods from the previous term and adjusted them according to his desires, values, and inspirations from other educators. The willingness to consider your own work and change it is an incredibly important thing to consider.

3. Mark Church,Making Thinking Visible

In this video Mr. Church challenges his students to create a headline for what the search and puzzle is of the question, “What is human origin all about?” The students are put into discussion groups to come up with headlines for the question, and then each group creates their headline. The headlines are displayed in the classroom, and then after learning about the search for human origin the headlines are reviewed a second time. What can we learn about teaching and learning from Mr. Church? We learn group work and collaboration brings out different points of view, and displaying the headlines helps to create a visual of the learning that is taking place. This collaborative thinking Mr. Church had his students do is a fantastic exercise in critical thinking. Analyzing and thoughtfully discussing with others in this fashion is a great facilitator of learning. Mr. Church employed another great technique when he had the students go back and consider their headlines again to see how and if their thoughts/feelings/ideas had changed. These methods lead to more actively thinking students. This is a great example of how allowing students to independently explore becomes a necessity. Mr. Church proposed a fairly vague and open question. The students had to decide what was important to them and what they wanted to gain from this section.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Project #9 - Podcast

A Conversation on Mark Prensky's "Teaching Digital Natives"

Blog Assignment #8

Learning Tools for the 21st Century
Authored by: Secoria Burks, Jo Davis, Lindsay Stewart

21st Century Tools
This week, we explored tools that we could use in our future classrooms; we have listed a few here, and will describe in detail our favorites. Grockit gets your students connected in study sessions on a social site. Schoology is another site where teachers can connect with other educators as well as their students to stay connected. Funbrain is a site with educational games, and Knewton is an adaptive learning site that personalizes the students’ learning experience based on their individual needs. Quizlet is a great tool where you can make your own flashcards, or teachers can make flashcards and share them with the class. Glogster is a site that helps you gather all data about a topic on an interactive, multimedia poster that can be shared publicly. Evernote is a useful tool that helps you organize all of your resources in one place. Diigo is another tool that assists in organizing all of your tools and resources; you can collaborate with others, highlight important information and keep everything in one place. There are three more tools that we found very useful; we have described them below.

Edmodo- “Where Learning Happens"
Authored by: Lindsay Stewart

Edmodo is an awesome resource that can be used in any classroom. Its interface reminds me of Google in the way that is structured. Teachers can create a virtual classroom for their students by creating an account and providing group codes to each participant. After the students sign up, they are brought to their personal page that is not only functional but very appealing to the eye. The site feels like a combination of Google and Facebook (and what student does not like Facebook?). Students can comment on others’ posts and vote on questions posed by the teacher. The teacher can share documents and keep track of the progress their class is making. Overall, Edmodo would be a useful tool in any classroom, but it would certainly be a great addition to my high school literature class. I cannot wait to use it with my own students soon. The video below shows an example of how you can use Edmodo in your Language Arts classroom:

Digital History- "Using new technologies to enhance teaching and research”
Authored by: Jo Davis

When I first stumbled upon Digital History while looking for online history sources, I almost dismissed immediately as boring and generic. But something about the big empty timeline of the webpage intrigued me. As I investigated the site more I realized it is a fantastic, unique, and easy to use tool. As previously stated, the site at first seems to be nothing more than a large empty timeline of America from pre-1492 spanning into the 21st Century. But upon further investigation i realized that the empty tiles of the timeline were not merely empty tiles but cells functioning as links! On the top of the timeline there are dates and in the background are images that correspond with these dates (which is very visually appealing), and on the left side of the time line are four rows reading: media, documents, textbook, teaching. You use the timeline to find the desired period and then click the cell under the date that corresponds with the medium that you are seeking. Digital History provides an amazing amount of resources on every period available. Having the resources separated into media, documents, textbook, and teaching makes this an immensely useful tool. I will undoubtedly be using Digital History as an aide in the near future.

Timetoast
Authored by: Secoria Burks

Timetoast is a tool that allows teachers and students both the opportunity to build interactive timelines. Since I plan on teaching history it is comforting to know that I have a tool to help organize and present large spans of time. When first engaging Timetoast, you have to set up an account, there are plans you can pay for, or you can use the free one. To get a better feel of the site, I signed up for a free trial account; I began making my own timeline. This site is great for PBL or anything that requires research. In order to make an accurate and interesting timeline you would have to find precise dates and try to get as many details as possible. Another feature to this site is the ability to view timelines that have already been made by category. You can add groups to your dashboards and interact with them or even collaborate on timelines. While I was not able to use all the features of this site (due to my subscription status) I can say that this site is a wonderful tool for teachers and students of History, Literature, Art, and Science.

Comments For Teachers #2

Mark Prensky
C4T#2, comment 1

I was assigned to read Mark Presnky's blog; Mr. Prensky's blog is essentially videos where he answers questions posed in an interview format. In the first video conversation with Mark Prensky, he talks about teachers and whole nations letting go of the reins on students’ learning, and he discussed how this action would promote further learning. The conversation went on a direction towards overall thought processes in the educational system regarding the ways we help our students learn. The main idea remained the same in letting our students truly experience learning rather than the experience they typically receive in a traditional classroom; it also included using technology to make learning cheaper and merging the formal and informal parts of learning. I commented on this conversation advising of my agreement in having teachers let go of the reins; however, a gradual approach to this may be needed.

C4T#2, comment 2

In this conversation with Mark, he discusses getting students to answer more questions by using clickers or cards. I learned from this conversation that it is okay for students to be wrong sometimes, and the important thing is to have students take risks. And if the student fails, we can show them that they can get back up and proceed again. We can encourage this through games or getting students to be in front of a camera and learn what is appropriate and what is not appropriate. I commented on this conversation that we do not allow our students to be wrong enough, and that researching and coming up with the wrong solution often leads us straight to the correct answer.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Blog Assignment #7

Conversation
Conversations With Anthony Capps
Authored by: Secoria Burks, Jo Davis, and Lindsay Stewart

Project Based Learning, Part 1
     Anthony Capps provides us with guidance regarding Project Based Learning. In the first video, he gives us an overview of this type of learning. Anthony tells us instead of assigning a project to summarize a lesson that we need to use project based learning as part of the actual lesson. He states he follows the ACCRS standards to assure his project will meet curriculum needs. Anthony also explains that getting others involved (family, community) will bring a learning based project full circle. He provides very useful examples such as peer-editing and peer-selection as an exercise in classroom democracy that truly lets the kids be a part of the whole experience. This very involved form of learning is extremely beneficial in the learning process. In addition, we get an example of how Project Based Learning will benefit the teacher as well and grow our knowledge.

Project Based Learning, Part 2
     In this conversation with Anthony, he gives us another example of using Project Based Learning. In the project, Anthony wanted his students to provide a narrative from the perspective of living in Afghanistan. He explained that the outcome was phenomenal; students focused on food, clothing, and other cultural elements. Anthony had one parent who did not agree with the project assigned, and that child was allowed to do a project on a different topic. This showed us that we can make adjustments to our learning plan if needed, as long as the standards are still being met. In this particular project, the results were shown to a group of parents, and the parents were in awe of the abilities and skills shown in producing the projects. And with this, Anthony gives us the tip to never limit our students, because often they will go above and beyond the expectations, and we will be amazed. He also states that his students enjoy Project Based Learning, and he looks to their feedback to shape his future lessons. In addition, Anthony has the backing of his administration in using Project Based Learning in his daily lessons, and he is currently helping to develop a Project Based Learning template to use statewide.

iCurio
     In this video, Anthony talks about the iCurio website and how he uses it in his classroom. iCurio is a curated website that his students use like a search engine to find approved content that meets ACCRS standards. Although he is a third grade teacher he made it clear that iCurio would be useful to all grade levels and subjects. He stated his students use iCurio to organize their data as well, and this allows the students to practice using online storage tools so that once leaving the classroom they will have a new skill of using online organization tools. The iCurio site is a safe site for students, and it has many resources including accessibility options. Anthony gives us tips on how to search in iCurio as well, and he explains how the directory in iCurio makes it easier for students to search for the specific information they need.

Discovery Ed
     The Discovery Ed video shows us the importance of using Discovery Ed. Anthony tells us Discovery Ed has almost everything you can think of in terms of resources for Science and Social Studies. The videos found on Discovery Ed allow experts to deliver information to the students, and these videos enhance classroom learning and keep the students engaged. Accompanied with reading, the videos and resources found on Discovery Ed increase the students’ understanding of what is being studied. The aforementioned videos give us an overview of Project Based Learning and some of the tools/resources we can use to enhance Project Based Learning in our classroom. The real-life scenarios and experiences that Anthony gives us will assist in our own formation as a teacher.

Don’t Teach Tech - Use It


Authored by: Lindsay Stewart

     Technology in the classroom is still controversial, but it is vital to the learning process. Anthony tells us how to incorporate technology into our lessons without “teaching” technology. There should not be a checklist for technology lessons; rather, technology will be used in each subject, and the use of different technologies will assist students throughout their learning process. Anthony teaches us that scaffolding the use of technology can be beneficial to the students in gradually becoming experts on using different technological tools. The advice Anthony gives regarding technology is valuable and should be considered by all teachers. Technology is not going away, and we need to embrace it in a way that our students see the value for themselves.

Additional Thoughts About Lessons


Authored by: Secoria Burks

     In general I have enjoyed all the conversations between Dr.Strange and Mr.Capps. In this video Capps breaks lessons down into a matryoshka doll. Your lesson plans should ultimately fit into your year. How do you go about making sure this happens? First plan your curriculum year, so when you are making lesson plans you can make sure you’re going to hit all the marks on your map. Next, divide your goals into units. This will allow the lessons to flow in a more coherent way. Then, plan your goals for your week, try making every day functional so that your weekly goal will be met. Finally, you plan your day, how to get kids hooked and how to measure the improvement.

The Anthony- Strange Tips for Teachers Part 1


Authored by: Jo Davis

     Dr. Strange returns with his good friend Anthony Capps in this video to discuss things that are vital for a teacher, especially a new teacher. I found this video very interesting and Dr. Strange and Anthony Capps together constructed an excellent list of factors that teachers should most certainly take into consideration. They ultimately ended up with a list a little something like this:
               1. Work hard
               2. Be a learner
               3. Have fun doing it
               4. Be flexible
               5. Know the importance of Review

     These were the main points Dr. Strange and Anthony Capps discussed and they went into some depth on why each of these were key for teachers. I really liked how they were sure to hit on the fact that it is vital for a teacher to be open for the ongoing experience of learning. I believe this is very important and we all must certainly realize that teaching is itself a great learning experience. I also thought the importance they placed on being flexible was fantastic. Being flexible is essential to successful execution as of course things will never go the way you plan it exactly, and it’s foolish to operate on such an assumption. Dr. Strange and Anthony Capps cover these points and even more in the video, and I would definitely suggest that anyone interested in education should check it out.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Project #13

Project Based Learning Plan #1

Created by: Secoria Burks, Jo Davis, and Lindsay Stewart

For Project #13

Project #2 - Personal Learning Network

Personal Learning Network (PLN) Growth Progress

When beginning this class, EDM310, I was honestly a little skeptical about signing up for Twitter, Skype, Google+, and YouTube even. However, after a few short weeks, I quickly learned that there is nothing to fear about using these types of technology. I have found great resources that I am adding to my PLN. Twitter is a great place to quickly see what others are thinking and how individuals are learning in any given moment. I personally like Google+ and the resources I am gaining through the people and communities I am following. For example, Google Apps in Education provides me with instructions on using Google Apps in the classroom, and Education Revolution seems to have daily updates of resources to follow. I am still learning how to best use Google+ as well as Twitter and other resources, but I can already see the benefits. Another site that was introduced to me was iCurio, this website it essentially a curated search engine that will allow me to find learning material for my students that follows the ACCRS standards. The resources on this site seem to be endless, and I enjoy exploring the information found here.

Teacher's Personal Learning Network
While my PLN is certainly growing, it has not reached its fullest potential, and I doubt it ever will, as you can never stop growing a PLN. I do hope to continue conversation with some of the teachers and children I have encountered through our C4K and C4T assignments.

C4K Summary for September

teenager in construction
This I Believe by: Bamaboy98

Bamaboy98's blog post, This I Believe, provided insight into a topic he was passionate about: construction. Bamaboy98's blog showed the importance of construction in today's society. Bamaboy98 pointed out all the benefits of construction, expressed his interest in this field, and how he is learning more about construction from his father. I commented on this post regarding the impact it had on me. I explained that sometimes we forget the importance of jobs in certain fields like construction, and I expressed my gratitude to him for showing such passion.

Skype by: Jero

Jero's blog post, Skype, revealed a love for "skyping" with another country, and Jero also expressed the enjoyment received from creating a "dot." I advised Jero that Skype is a great tool to utilize in our educational journey. In addition, I advised Jero that the comment made about creating a "dot" caused me to research further as to what this entailed. I learned a lot from my research, and I was grateful for the information provided.

hexagonal learning
Hexagonal Learning by: Ana

Ana's blog post, Hexagonal Learning,was a video showing her group's project using hexagonal learning. Personally, I had never seen or heard of hexagonal learning, and I shared this with Ana. I advised Ana of other techniques I had used similar to hexagonal learning, and I informed her of my intentions to use hexagonal learning in the future.