Final individual projects

final project


fun project   

Objectives revisited

After reviewing the objectives. I thought we accomplished all we set out to learn.We defined Web2.0 and explored the history and future. Before I began this class, I thought I already had  knowledge of Social media. I never imagined how much was out there. Sure I used Skype, facebook, twitter, ect.... the most popular ones. But it was exciting to discover the one I had never heard of . we have made this semester and how I can incorporate them for future use. In researching for our projects, I found more Web2.0 sites. I am going to put those a google document so I can explore when I have more time.

project ideas

So I missed the deadline for this creative video  but I think this would have been fun......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsmGj_u0hhg


Making a video of a conference call would have been fun too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cacYjY46Do&feature=related

Projects

Fun Group Project- Pictionary was fun....I had a blast both times I played online. I think video would have been kool, not that I like to be on video. It would be great to have a program that would have the capability to hold a table sidebar with individual videos of all the participants. Like they do pictures or avatars....that way it would not take up so much space. I tried to record the trail and the group version in camtasia, but even after editing, I am having trouble publishing it as a video. After about half way through, my computer just shuts down. Of course it could be because they are at least 20 minutes long. Camtasia did a good job and I had it to zoom in on some areas. Then I forgot that if followed my mouse so,some of the drawings were not shown all the way. It recorded audio, but only my voice because of the earphones. We tried without, but the feedback from the speakers was to loud. We used Elluiminate in the trail, and skype for the audio because the sound was just better. It had a built in timer, but would only let you have one slide in the trail version. We could not show the board and have enough space to draw. We used Vyew for the final version. We had to use skype because it would let more than 3 chat at one time. We used diceroller with a password so everyone could see the same pair of dice. Later Brad found out that Vyew had some plug-ins available and one of them was some dice. I really like that program as a collaboration tool except for only allowing 3 to chat at any one time.

I have had the hardest time getting camtasia to publish a video.....My computer kept shutting off


Not the best video but gives you an idea My version

Class version




Group Project

So I am late about posting ideas....okay so we are working on a Web 2.0 course to use outside of moodle. We are following DIs format but changing up a few things. One being a head start on projects that will allow the students to work through-out the course on the final projects.


My project is what to included in an online portfolio.

My fun project is ??????????   I guess it will be a last minute idea.....guess that's the fun part LoL

Private Universe Theory, and Teaching Follow-up

Earth, Moon and Sun Unit Study Guide

What causes the four seasons we experience?

THE TILT OF EARTH ON ITS AXIS 

My answer

The seasons change because of the distance from the earth's surface to the sun in relation to the tilt of the earth as it orbits around the sun.

Okay so I took you around the world to answer it but i did get it right

Explain why we have lunar phases each month?
WE HAVE PHASES BECAUSE THE MOON IS REVOLVING AROUND THE EARTH AND WE SEE DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF REFLECTED SUNLIGHT
The moon orbits around the earth so the phases of the moon is determined to when the earth is closest to the sun.
I had no idea and was guessing. I remembered seeing a picture in a text book but that's about it for the moon.


 I found the Ideas That Block Learning  interesting. I think we all have some kind of preconceived ideas about different things. The question is ..What do we do when we are confronted with answers that are different from our ideas. Do we keep our ideas until we are forced to explain them to someone else; then learn from our mistakes. I was embarrassed that I didn't know the answer. Now I question...What other things do I think I no that are incorrect?   In my defense, I would have looked it up on the internet If DI had not said we couldn't. I look up every thing on the internet.....sometimes even when I think I have the answer and I just want to make sure.

As far as educators in the US and Globally, I think the new generation of students need extra stimulation in order to learn. Simulations, videos, audios, and social interaction have become an important part of their life, so education should incorporate this media into the curriculum.

Bringing Worlds together

I have been at the coast for about 1.1/2 years and the only people I know are my nephew and niece who are the same age as my oldest son. I was feeling lonely, So I went on an online dating site called plentyoffish.com. I met a nice man, Danny Garris who lives about 35 miles in New Bern NC. We chatted online a couple of times and then on the phone. We shared facebook accounts. And after about a month he asked me out. We went to a great Mexican restaurant. I had a really nice time. We have been out a few times. Even though we don't have much in common, I did find a new friend who lives close by.

facebook conversation

CouchSurfing

This social media site gets you to step out of your comfort zone by physically meeting people from other areas. Talk about collaborating global... this is certainly the opportunity to explore that option. I like the way you could meet for coffee or something without having strange people in your home. That way you could at least meet them before inviting them in. If I ever have a free moment, I would like to contact some people in my area. I am new to the eastern coast and think that would be a great way to meet new people and get a "locals" inside view.

I haven't decided what to put onMy profile. I am cautions because I am a single mom with 3 kids at home with me. And I think this site requires you to get a little more personal so you don't creep anybody out......which is a good thing for safety reasons.

I think it would be a great way for a single person to travel the country and discover themselves and the world around them.

If only I were 20 something and single.......