Comments for Clif's Notes http://clifmims.com/blog ...on Education and Technology Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:16:17 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 Comment on Wordle in the Classroom by Wordle and Word Choice | Technology "To Do" http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/CEh2KU6J3kc/comment-page-1 Wordle and Word Choice | Technology "To Do" Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:16:17 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=2626#comment-3206 [...] Docs presentation created by Tom Barrett called Thirty-Eight Interesting Ways to Use Wordle in the Classroom. Create a free edublog to get your own comment avatar (and [...] [...] Docs presentation created by Tom Barrett called Thirty-Eight Interesting Ways to Use Wordle in the Classroom. Create a free edublog to get your own comment avatar (and [...]


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/2626/comment-page-1#comment-3206 Comment on The Crisis in Darfur: A Mini-Lesson by Samanta Hunt http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/bWp_giZAzeU/comment-page-1 Samanta Hunt Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:29:37 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=1890#comment-3204 After watching this video, I see that the use of technology in the classroom must be monitored. To see what's going on in Darfur is heartfelt. It is actually my first time seeing this. Because it is such a sensitive subject, I believe that the audience has to be picked carefully. I agree with Amy. Older students may be more receptive to seeing this video. I don't believe that it is appropriate for elememtary students. As far as the game that was created, I don't feel that the crisis in Darfur is a game. The events occuring in Darfur should be presented with sensitivity and consideration of the people there. I personally don't like the game at all. After watching this video, I see that the use of technology in the classroom must be monitored. To see what’s going on in Darfur is heartfelt. It is actually my first time seeing this. Because it is such a sensitive subject, I believe that the audience has to be picked carefully. I agree with Amy. Older students may be more receptive to seeing this video. I don’t believe that it is appropriate for elememtary students. As far as the game that was created, I don’t feel that the crisis in Darfur is a game. The events occuring in Darfur should be presented with sensitivity and consideration of the people there. I personally don’t like the game at all.


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/1890/comment-page-1#comment-3204 Comment on Free 3D Software for Interactive Whiteboards by Samanta Hunt http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/YDr8_Jog1As/comment-page-1 Samanta Hunt Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:29:14 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=131#comment-3203 This video is awesome! I am just in awe by the technology that's out there. I can see how technology, as shown in the video, can be costly. However, is there any amout of money too much to invest in our children's future? I am really excited about seeing this. I believe, and others may agree, that in time, school systems will do away with the use of pens, pencils, and paper and become more advanced! This video is awesome! I am just in awe by the technology that’s out there. I can see how technology, as shown in the video, can be costly. However, is there any amout of money too much to invest in our children’s future? I am really excited about seeing this. I believe, and others may agree, that in time, school systems will do away with the use of pens, pencils, and paper and become more advanced!


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/131/comment-page-1#comment-3203 Comment on Pay Attention by Samanta Hunt http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/p4BwL6HQYrg/comment-page-1 Samanta Hunt Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:13:14 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=1845#comment-3202 WOW!!! This is awesome!!! "Engage them. Don't enrage them." "Since your students already know how to use technology, why not use that same technology to teach them?" This video was great. I am so happy I saw it. I can honestly say, that i have new ideas to take to my classroom once i becomee a teacher. I want my students to find learning interesting and fun. Not the boring text book, pen, and paper routine. I am excited about exploring the opportunity to incorporate the use of technology in my teaching style. WOW!!! This is awesome!!! “Engage them. Don’t enrage them.” “Since your students already know how to use technology, why not use that same technology to teach them?” This video was great. I am so happy I saw it. I can honestly say, that i have new ideas to take to my classroom once i becomee a teacher. I want my students to find learning interesting and fun. Not the boring text book, pen, and paper routine. I am excited about exploring the opportunity to incorporate the use of technology in my teaching style.


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/1845/comment-page-1#comment-3202 Comment on The Crisis in Darfur: A Mini-Lesson by Meredith Hausauer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/zyTbJ3jb2GA/comment-page-1 Meredith Hausauer Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:03:44 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=1890#comment-3201 The video was just heart-breaking. It's just horrible to think that as I'm sitting in my air conditioned home complaining about the economy, people in a distant country are getting shot at for no valid reason. The game was enlightening. It's a great tool to help students realize what other kids their age might have to go through in different cultures. The video was just heart-breaking. It’s just horrible to think that as I’m sitting in my air conditioned home complaining about the economy, people in a distant country are getting shot at for no valid reason. The game was enlightening. It’s a great tool to help students realize what other kids their age might have to go through in different cultures.


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/1890/comment-page-1#comment-3201 Comment on Free 3D Software for Interactive Whiteboards by Meredith Hausauer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/HdzGc4fmGGc/comment-page-1 Meredith Hausauer Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:16:09 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=131#comment-3200 this is an amazing tool to use in a classroom! this is an amazing tool to use in a classroom!


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/131/comment-page-1#comment-3200 Comment on Rubber Duckies Heading for British Coast by Meredith Hausauer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/0yuOTuBrXUk/comment-page-1 Meredith Hausauer Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:03:07 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=1873#comment-3199 This story is absolutely darling! It reminds me of an activity that my mom did with her school. She's an elementary school librarian and is constantly finding new ways to encourage her students to read. During my senior year of high school I got to aid in and witness the most amazing project. Every student was given a postcard that they wrote their name, age, and favorite book on. These cards also had the school's address on them. At noon, every child got a bright red [biodegradable] balloon. The whole school counted to three and set their balloons free. About two weeks later the postcards came flooding back to the school with the names of the people that found them, their age and favorite book. This story is absolutely darling! It reminds me of an activity that my mom did with her school. She’s an elementary school librarian and is constantly finding new ways to encourage her students to read. During my senior year of high school I got to aid in and witness the most amazing project. Every student was given a postcard that they wrote their name, age, and favorite book on. These cards also had the school’s address on them. At noon, every child got a bright red [biodegradable] balloon. The whole school counted to three and set their balloons free. About two weeks later the postcards came flooding back to the school with the names of the people that found them, their age and favorite book.


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/1873/comment-page-1#comment-3199 Comment on Pay Attention by Meredith Hausauer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/szPnWfhdTdk/comment-page-1 Meredith Hausauer Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:29:12 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=1845#comment-3198 Wow. I never thought about cell phones being educational, but it definitely makes sense. Podcasts, blogs, even twitter can now be manipulated and become more than trivial stories about who did what last night with whoever. I think there are great examples of how to integrate technology into the classroom, but I'm unsure about how realistic it is for today's students. In low socioeconomic areas not all students are able to afford cell phones, ipods, or home computers. Wow. I never thought about cell phones being educational, but it definitely makes sense. Podcasts, blogs, even twitter can now be manipulated and become more than trivial stories about who did what last night with whoever. I think there are great examples of how to integrate technology into the classroom, but I’m unsure about how realistic it is for today’s students. In low socioeconomic areas not all students are able to afford cell phones, ipods, or home computers.


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/1845/comment-page-1#comment-3198 Comment on The Crisis in Darfur: A Mini-Lesson by Amy Hite http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/hQeFe5VbQCs/comment-page-1 Amy Hite Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:10:05 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=1890#comment-3196 I am aware of such suffering in Africa and other places, but anytime I watch such a video is it disturbing. Due to this feeling, I am not sure if this particular video would be appropriate for most students until possibly 11th or 12th grade or maybe not until college. I would not want my elementary child watching such a video yet. I think they need to know about different cultures, segregation, war, and so on, but this is too much - in my opinion. At the right age, this video could be included in regards to learning about different types of war,cultural differences,and segregation. I am aware of such suffering in Africa and other places, but anytime I watch such a video is it disturbing. Due to this feeling, I am not sure if this particular video would be appropriate for most students until possibly 11th or 12th grade or maybe not until college. I would not want my elementary child watching such a video yet. I think they need to know about different cultures, segregation, war, and so on, but this is too much – in my opinion. At the right age, this video could be included in regards to learning about different types of war,cultural differences,and segregation.


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/1890/comment-page-1#comment-3196 Comment on Free 3D Software for Interactive Whiteboards by Amy Hite http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/PpX-qR9W5j8/comment-page-1 Amy Hite Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:03:22 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=131#comment-3195 How fun this looks! I can see this being useful for almost any grade. Pre-k with learning to draw and recognize shapes to a high school class learning about team work through designing a city (have a planning dept, mayor, city council, DOT, individual developers, and so on). How fun this looks! I can see this being useful for almost any grade. Pre-k with learning to draw and recognize shapes to a high school class learning about team work through designing a city (have a planning dept, mayor, city council, DOT, individual developers, and so on).


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/131/comment-page-1#comment-3195 Comment on Rubber Duckies Heading for British Coast by Amy Hite http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/QCYImAm2m7Q/comment-page-1 Amy Hite Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:24:03 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=1873#comment-3194 I can't believe I have never heard of this story. I worked in the import/export business for many years and have heard stories, but never this one. How cute it is. I feel that this could be integrated into a math lesson that dealt with predictions. The students would take the original number that fell overboard and then predict such numbers at how many would float to different shore lines in the world and how many would not survive and drown? I could also see a science lessonn about the durability of rubber duckies and the actual materials that it is made of. I could see using computers to download information, pictures and videos. I could see the use of spreadsheets, tables and power point presentations. The students could even make their own mini movie as their final presentation. I can’t believe I have never heard of this story. I worked in the import/export business for many years and have heard stories, but never this one. How cute it is. I feel that this could be integrated into a math lesson that dealt with predictions. The students would take the original number that fell overboard and then predict such numbers at how many would float to different shore lines in the world and how many would not survive and drown? I could also see a science lessonn about the durability of rubber duckies and the actual materials that it is made of. I could see using computers to download information, pictures and videos. I could see the use of spreadsheets, tables and power point presentations. The students could even make their own mini movie as their final presentation.


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/1873/comment-page-1#comment-3194 Comment on Pay Attention by Amy Hite http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/GBt9PEGfVRE/comment-page-1 Amy Hite Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:55:18 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=1845#comment-3193 What an eye-opener. This makes me think of the possibilities I have, when I become a teacher. I honestly did not think about cell phones being a positive in my classroom, but if they are used for learning, why not take advantage. I know this class is going to give me lots of great ideas! I would like to admit that this is the first time I have left a message on a blog site. .-= Amy Hite´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotes/~3/F_re1zFkSMo/2694" rel="nofollow">Unbelievable Deals for Teachers – Today Only</a> =-. What an eye-opener. This makes me think of the possibilities I have, when I become a teacher. I honestly did not think about cell phones being a positive in my classroom, but if they are used for learning, why not take advantage. I know this class is going to give me lots of great ideas! I would like to admit that this is the first time I have left a message on a blog site.
Amy Hite´s last blog ..Unbelievable Deals for Teachers – Today Only


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/1845/comment-page-1#comment-3193 Comment on Pay Attention by Amy Andrews http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/oLBtmvYH9B4/comment-page-1 Amy Andrews Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:29:00 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=1845#comment-3190 I feel that this video should be directed to administrators. I speak only for the teachers I work with, but efforts are being made in my school to utilize the technology in this video. We are trying to join with our students to make learning relevant. In order for ipods and cell phones to be used in the curriculum, administrators must see the value they have to enhance learning. I feel that this video should be directed to administrators. I speak only for the teachers I work with, but efforts are being made in my school to utilize the technology in this video. We are trying to join with our students to make learning relevant. In order for ipods and cell phones to be used in the curriculum, administrators must see the value they have to enhance learning.


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/1845/comment-page-1#comment-3190 Comment on Twitter in the Classroom by mrsdurff http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/BdGhWeoqnUk/comment-page-1 mrsdurff Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:40:00 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=2624#comment-3185 Is it in html format? Is anything added or missing? One character can mess up it all. .-= mrsdurff´s last blog ..<a href="http://durffsblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/3-2-1-for-fall-2010.html" rel="nofollow">3 - 2 - 1 for Fall 2009</a> =-. Is it in html format? Is anything added or missing? One character can mess up it all.
mrsdurff´s last blog ..3 – 2 – 1 for Fall 2009


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/2624/comment-page-1#comment-3185 Comment on Twitter in the Classroom by NielsD http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/lSDowHyNFDk/comment-page-1 NielsD Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:58:04 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=2624#comment-3183 I would like to know why the embeded code from Google docs - like this one ablut Twitter in the classroom: NOT is working on the NINGS? Anyone can help me? I would like to know why the embeded code from Google docs – like this one ablut Twitter in the classroom:

NOT is working on the NINGS?

Anyone can help me?


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/2624/comment-page-1#comment-3183 Comment on Video Cameras in the Classroom by carlaarena (Carla Arena) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/9ZWl_j1WJOo/comment-page-1 carlaarena (Carla Arena) Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:31:53 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=2620#comment-3187 39 ways to use video in the classroom http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/2620 39 ways to use video in the classroom http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/2620


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/2620/comment-page-1#comment-3187 Comment on The Crisis in Darfur: A Mini-Lesson by Lydia Belew http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/mP48Wx3owh4/comment-page-1 Lydia Belew Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:53:06 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=1890#comment-3178 This was difficult for me to watch. My heart goes out to the people of Darfur. Showing an excerpt from this video to a class would be much stronger than having a discussion of the conditions. Students will be able to see first-hand the conditions of children in other countries. The class can learn about geography, economics, and government. This was difficult for me to watch. My heart goes out to the people of Darfur. Showing an excerpt from this video to a class would be much stronger than having a discussion of the conditions. Students will be able to see first-hand the conditions of children in other countries. The class can learn about geography, economics, and government.


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/1890/comment-page-1#comment-3178 Comment on Pay Attention by Lydia Belew http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/OViGPAz6py4/comment-page-1 Lydia Belew Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:11:01 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=1845#comment-3176 This video had great ideas for teachers to use in the classroom. Cell phones in class actually sounds like it could be a wonderful advancement. If students already have the technology why not allow them to use the tools in the classroom. This video had great ideas for teachers to use in the classroom. Cell phones in class actually sounds like it could be a wonderful advancement. If students already have the technology why not allow them to use the tools in the classroom.


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/1845/comment-page-1#comment-3176 Comment on Free 3D Software for Interactive Whiteboards by Lydia Belew http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/V8Ltb6hOYio/comment-page-1 Lydia Belew Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:30:18 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=131#comment-3175 I think this is a wonderful way for students to interact with technology. My school currently has Smart Boards in each classroom. This advancement is beneficial to the student. I think this is a wonderful way for students to interact with technology. My school currently has Smart Boards in each classroom. This advancement is beneficial to the student.


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/131/comment-page-1#comment-3175 Comment on Rubber Duckies Heading for British Coast by Lydia Belew http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotescomments/~3/V9q_aEHu6io/comment-page-1 Lydia Belew Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:25:19 +0000 http://clifmims.com/blog/?p=1873#comment-3173 This is such a fun story. I think it would be a fun activity to have the students write a story about the ducks' travels. The student can include the weather of various parts of the country they ducks have been to. They students would integrate Internet research of weather patterns into their stories. This is such a fun story. I think it would be a fun activity to have the students write a story about the ducks’ travels. The student can include the weather of various parts of the country they ducks have been to. They students would integrate Internet research of weather patterns into their stories.


]]> http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/1873/comment-page-1#comment-3173