Thing # 5

http://www.techlearning.com/blogs/23538

Why Storytelling Can Be Anywhere.

This blog discusses the importance of using storytelling and how they can be affective. Everyone has a story to tell. Friends, casual conversation, and even a lawyer discussing a case will use some form of storytelling. Like the blog stated, we have been explaining ideas even as far back as thousands of years ago. We can use storytelling in education to explain a theme, a concept, a time line and lots more. Pictures, quicktime videos, and illustrations can all be very entertaining to our "entertained" students. Digital Storytelling can be a great tool for our students to use.

It is simple but effective. The blog talks about getting away from it and replacing it with lecturing. Young children understand storytelling. They can follow the process and understand the material being taught. I totally agree with that. Especially now, teachers can be creative in their lessons using digital images, movies, animation, and illustrations. Digital Storytelling can be utilized at each grade level. Brainstorming, collaborating, and problem solving are all important skills we want our students to gain and develop.

Thoughts about Web 2.0-Thing #2

These tools are valuable in today's education.  Collaboration seems to be the new buzzword.  We want students to be involved.  They have grown up in the digital world of video games, cell phones, and iPods.  Teachers can meet the needs of students if they would use their imagination and combine it with technology. Most students want to learn. They want to be successful. Technology can help them determine what they can be successful at when  they are an adult.

Reflections on Lifelong Learning-thing # 1

I think #2 and 3 are going to be tough for me.  As a college student, I could put all

my energy into my studies.  I had a part time job, but now it is a whole different story.

Teaching, coaching, extra jobs, and family are just a few items on my plate.  Life is totally 

different.

Number 3 fits me perfectly.  I always feel things should work a certain way, and when

they don't, I don't understand.  Especially when I feel I  have followed the directions like I was

told, and things don't work.  I have some patience for a while, then frustration sets in.