posted Aug 10, 2011 1:27 PM by Karl Richter
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updated Aug 17, 2011 12:29 AM by Vanessa Mitchell
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I'd like you to list your favorite nugget of information from this class. It can be something you learned from me, or from one of your classmates. It can be a link, an idea, or a-ha moment you had during this class. This will be your final contribution to the class blog. Thanks for a good class.
- Karl |
posted Aug 10, 2011 1:25 PM by Karl Richter
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updated Aug 15, 2011 2:21 PM by Joe Barnard
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Add the link to your final site in the comments space below. Be sure to check and see what your classmates have done.
Your link, like your required posts, is due no later than Aug 16th. |
posted Aug 8, 2011 12:38 PM by Karl Richter
posted Aug 3, 2011 2:43 PM by Karl Richter
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updated Aug 9, 2011 9:49 AM by Kim Paytas
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This site, facebookforeducators.org, was created with money from Facebook. I'd like you to visit the site, and download their guide to using Facebook in the classroom. Read through it so you're prepared for next week's discussion. Next week we'll be talking about the tips they have. (And talking about Google+) For this week's comment, I'd like you to tell me if you'd ever use Facebook the way they describe here. (Hint: you're not friending students. You're setting up pages.) If you want, you can use this method for your personal project. Are these handouts helpful? Does it seem like too much risk? Not worth it? Do you think it's a valuable tool and have ideas these authors haven't though of? I know many of you will have no option because fb is banned in your district. For this comment, assume it was up to you. Share your point of view. Let's see where you all stand on this issue? |
posted Jul 27, 2011 9:45 AM by Karl Richter
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updated Jul 27, 2011 10:09 AM
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So far, I've covered lots of different reasons why social media can be used in the classroom. However, I don't want you to think that there are no downsides or dangers. That's not true. We are going to build a collaborative wiki-style article with examples of what not-to-do and tips that could have prevented the problem. I'd like you to find a story on the Internet or retell a story from your district that is an example of an effort to use blogs/wikis/social networking sites that backfired. - Include a link if possible.
- No duplication, so check to make sure you're not posting the same example as someone else. (I can see the version history to see who "claimed" the story first.
- This is the important part. Include tips for avoiding this situation.
We'll talk more about the dangers in class next week.
No required comments for this exercise either. Instead, you'll be experiencing a wiki-style article.
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posted Jul 27, 2011 9:37 AM by Karl Richter
On your individual blog, I'd like you to submit at least three ideas for your upcoming project. I'll go through and greenlight the ideas I like in your comments so that you can get started on your final project.
I'd like your post to be detailed enough that I understand who your audience is, what they'll be collaborating on (message), and what tools you'll set up for them to use. Remember, you'll be building this project, so give me ideas for sites you'd actually be able to set up.
Post to your Edublog or WordPress blog by Tuesday Aug 2 at Midnight. No need to add comments here. I'll visit your blogs to check in on you.
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posted Jul 27, 2011 9:21 AM by Karl Richter
This week I'd like you to boost your browsing habits.
Some of you only use one type of browser. If you've only used IE, shame on you. Expand your horizons. If you're loyal only to Firefox, why not try Safari or Chrome? Just use it for a week and tell me what you think. (Feel brave and want to try a browser not listed there, go for it!) Why not customize your browser a little bit? These are plugins/extensions that allow you to customize your browser. Tell us about a browser plugin you recommend and why.
You all will work together to improve our browsing experience with the tips you share below. A few things I like about different browsers are listed in the comments. Add your tips below by Tuesday 8/2 at midnight. |
posted Jul 25, 2011 12:03 PM by Karl Richter
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updated Jul 25, 2011 12:11 PM
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I'm getting a few more questions about how to leave comments on the site. Some of you are having trouble. You can not leave comments without being logged in. (Even though it looks like you can) So, if the top right corner of this site looks like this, you aren't logged in. You want this instead. So where do you log in? At the bottom of the page. |
posted Jul 19, 2011 8:28 AM by Karl Richter
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updated Jul 27, 2011 8:43 PM by Jose Medrano
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Your other main assignment this week is to spend some time looking through other classroom blogs, teacher blogs, and student blogs that were nominated for an edublog award.
I'd like you to find some blogs that appeal to you, spend a couple hours on at least 3 different sites. Look through the posts and exercises, then share what you like best about the 3 sites you visited in the comments below.
If there are things that you dislike about the sites, you can share those, too. We'll be talking more about dangers of blogs during our 2nd session.
(Be sure to include links in your comments.. your classmates will be reading these too) |
posted Jul 19, 2011 7:41 AM by Karl Richter
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updated Jul 19, 2011 8:31 AM
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For this exercise, you'll each create your own blog. This blog will be where you post your ideas for your final project. Eventually, you'll be blogging for each step of the ADDIE process, but for now here's what I'd like you to do.
Step 1: Set up a Blog * Do NOT create a blog on wordpress.com- we'll talk about the differences in future sessions
Step 2: Modify your Blog
a) Choose a new theme from the appearance menu. Appearance > Themes b) Visit the Settings > General page. Make sure your blog doesn't say "Just another Edublog"
Step 3: Write your first postIn your blog's dashboard, go to post> new
I'd like you to write up a brief introduction to who you are. You may know your classmates, but I've got a quick game that will help you get to know them even better.
Give me an intro to who you are. Include a picture of you so I can put a face with a name. Then write 3 sentences about yourself, 2 should be true, 1 should be a lie. Here's my example:
My name's Karl. I used to be a language teacher and now I work for a number of different companies creating online training.
1. I live in Louisville Kentucky and am the same type of Colonel as Colonel Sanders. 2. Between us, my wife and I have more than ten ipods. 3. I played violin as a little boy.
Step 4: Put the link to your blog in the comments section on this post.Step 5: Visit your classmate's links and leave them comments. See if you can guess the lie. |
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