chapter 11 summary

Chapter 11 focuses on the ethical issues of technology. Copying computer software, videos, etc. without proper authorization is a federal offense. Violations of copyright laws include heavyfines and possible imprisonment. Teachers need to consider brevity, spontaneity, cumulative effect and repetition when copying materials for educational purposes. Following the fair use guidelines will help keep teachers within the law when using multimedia in the classroom. Informing students and parents of the copyright laws and instilling ethical behaviors and honesty in children at a young age is essential.

Summary of Summercore - Tuesday

We began the morning with the completion of 33 questions. Topics covered include the following:

• smartboard technology

Chapter 14 Summary

A blog is an online method of communication allowing for the editing and posting of images and videos. Teachers can use blogs in the classroom for writing, creating comments on assignments, expression of ideas and problem-solving. Before a teacher begins classroom blogging, he or she should create a list of blog rules and etiquette, and consider sending a letter home to parents informing them of the classroom blog. RSS stands for Rich site summary. RSS allows a person to aggregate dozens of blogs into one. RSS feeds in the classroom allow a teacher to scan all class content in one place. A wiki is a website where content can be added to or edited and allows for collaboration among students and teachers.

gmail

I now have an email address and a gmail address. May I use both accounts to send or receive blogs???

This morning was basically an overview of what we will cover in the week ahead. We began by reviewing computer terminology. We learned the difference between 1.0 and 2.0 websites. 2.0 websites allow users to upload and edit content. After being introduced to various websites, we learned the difference between a wiki and a blog. We learned to create a blog by first choosing a format, writing a blog and then publishing it. The afternoon session included instruction on how to add a visual and video clip from youtube.

Websites of Interest

Websites of interest include:  www.zamzar.com, www.kiva.org, www.flashpaint.com, www.teachersfirst.com, allmyfaves.com, www.freerice.com, http://Del.icio.us/Schalman and www.mobil17.com. 

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