Blog Post #2

1) Basically the student did not learn anything during the semester because the teacher did everything through PowerPoint. With everything being on PowerPoint, the students had no way to experiment during class because Mr. Dancealot would not allow for the student to participate. The author tries to make the point that not everything should be purely online. With classes like dance, weight lifting, disc golf, you need to be more hands-on and not so much technology based. 

      

2) What he means that with technology, it’s not hindering the students from learning but under the right supervision it could be helpful if the students are engaging in the work.

- Entertaining vs Engagement

- Internet is the main source.

Technology can be very beneficial for a student to grow in the studies, but when using technology to play games and watch hours of funny fails it can hurt the development of the student. In the video it compared and contrasted entertaining and engagement, with both being passive. While entertaining was meant for enjoyment and a way to escape having to problem solve, Engagement means to learn and is a way to problem solve.

The internet is now the main source of information for the students. The internet is basically a 24 hour service were the students can look up anything they need to know about, as appose to the teacher you only see them for 90 minutes a day in the high school setting. But as teachers, according to the video, we need to be the filter. We need to teach them the right way to use the internet by find safe and reputable sources.

3)            The teacher is used for guidance and shows the students how to build their own network. The teacher also shows the student how to find rebuttal information on the internet.  Without the help from a teacher, the student would not know what to look for during their research. Also, the teacher will guide the students through the work and not just leaving the student to become overwhelmed or stressed out. Networking is a great way for the student to learn amongst their other classmates.

4)            With technology in the classroom, you can connect to the different parts of the world. For example, when you are taking a foreign language class, you can connect to students that live in the area in which you are learning their language.  With the internet and technology the way it is now, everyone can benefit from it. If you do not know a definition of a word and you do not have a dictionary, you can just perform a Google search for it. Edutopia is a great site for teachers. It has ideas, topics, and videos for every age group.   

5)            I would say that the elementary students are ahead in the learning race. When students start using technology at a young age, it benefits them a lot in years to come. The elementary students would already know how to properly engage during research by the time they are in high school. They were using technology in a classroom setting before undergrad and grad student at South were.

6)            He believes that students work with other students and as well as the teacher in the class room setting.  The coaches refer to the statement “Teach them the System”; I remember playing soccer in high school and remember the long days for the first couple of practices. But are coaches were trying to get us to realize that one player is not the team. That everyone has to work together as one to be successful win or lose. It also relates to the classroom, when the class works collectively together, it creates a better learning environment as appose to working individually. When working as a team in the classroom it helps the students branch out and create a network with other students whom they might not associate with on a regular bases. 

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Blog Post #1

When I switched my major, the first thing I remember was somebody telling me how hard EDM 310 was. Also, I heard that EDM 310 takes a lot of time from your schedule. I realized after Mr. G explained the syllabus and what was expected from us in the class, that it seemed it will not be as hard as some people said it would be. I have not had any classes like EDM 310 in either high school or in college. I think that the most difficult thing for me in this class will be, to stay on top of my work and not get behind. I will need to start on projects immediately and not wait until the day before it is due. The only problem for me might be getting to know the Mac if I ever need to use the EDM lab. I will just need to go to the lab and work with the Mac.

Practice Blog Post

Outline:
A. Who am I?
     1. Where I am from and raised.
        - Born in Dothan
        - Currently living in Grand Bay
     2. My major.
        - Health Education
     4. About me.
        - Love fishing
     5. About my family.
        - A bunch of educators
B. Why do I want to be an educator?
     1. Why I am attending South Alabama.
     2. Why I choose my major.
     3. Teaching with Technology.
C. My passions



Hello, my name is Michael Baxter, I was born in Dothan, Alabama. During my elementary age I was raised in Elba, Alabama. Then in 5th grade my family moved to Mobile. After 3 years we moved to Pensacola, Florida when I was in 8th grade . Finally, my senior year of high school we moved back to the Mobile area living in Grand Bay, Alabama. I am a Health Education major. Things that interest me are fishing, driving around, and music. I love to met new people. My father is preacher for the United Methodist Church, which he has served for 30 plus years. My mother is a teacher at Davidson high school. My sister is a senior at South, majoring in elementary education.

I chose to come to South Alabama because I liked the atmosphere of the campus and how friendly their staff and instructors are. I want my students to understand that health is not just a broad topic but, there are specific topics with in the subject of health that relates to their everyday life such as spiritual and emotional health. I felt that health education was a better fit for me rather than my original major "business". I think that Google search is a very useful tool during a health education class. Students can easily find what they need to find in just a simple search on Google.

I love to go outdoors, I have found that fishing is one of the most peaceful activities that one can do. Kayak fishing is also of my favorite activities. Along side with the outdoors, I love music. From working sound boards to playing the bass guitar to playing the tuba, music has become in my life very influential. I currently play tuba in the Jaguar marching band.