Final Reflection

Project 13

My Team (Jabawalkie) recorded and posted our final project. We used all the slides and scripts that I referred to in the first report. However, we did change some word selection but the majority of of the information stayed the same. We rehearsed our  scripts using Skype. Skype allowed us to improve our eye contact and posture. It also helped in improving our verbal delivery. Google drive and talk also played a big role in both of our projects 15 and 16. We created and edited both of our project using Google drive and talk.

Final Project 16

Final report on PLN

This is my final report on my PLN. The first report I made on this tool I stated I was going to try to utilize it more. That is exactly what I have been doing. I used it to construct my first Skype interview this past week. It has been very beneficial throughout the semester. Although, it is not exactly like the seventh's grader's PLE, I have made it to fit my preference.

C4T #4

The teacher I was assigned for my C4T 4 assignment was Mr. Brian Nichols. He is the Executive Director of School Leadership in the Newport News Public School System. He has obtained that position for the past 2 and a half years. He has been working in the Newport News Public School System since 1998. He specializes in Leadership Development, Educational Technology, and Mobile Learning.

In blog 1, Brian Nichols tells about how he had the honor and privilege to attend the Edscape Conference. The conference was created by Eric Sheninger. It offers over 60 breakout sessions ,annually, featuring progressive educators in the education profession. He talks about how he collaborated with some professionals who he admired and followed on twitter, facebook, and etc. I left a comment on his blog telling him I have followed some of the professionals he referred to in his blog. Also, I told him I have been learning the value of collaboration in EDM 310.

In blog 2, Mr. Nichols explained how the words compliance and engagement are commonly misused. He gives the definitions of the two and explained how they are different. I commented by agreeing that some people do misuse the two words. Also, I told him how I define the two words.

C4K Summary (November)

Post number 8

I was assigned a student name Taylor. She designed a blog pertaining to animals and the surrounding of her landscape. I commented by telling her I enjoyed reading her blog and I thought it was real creative.


Post number 9

The next student  blog I was assigned to comment on was David. David blog presented details about Lego Star Wars character Captain Rex. He explained that if you have not read the lego series, his blog may spoil it for you.

I commented by telling David he did a good job on mission part 1. I also told him to keep me posted on what happens in part 2.

Post number 10

The last student I was assigned was Drew. Drew posted a blog that involved French Revolution hero Maximillen Robespierre. He said if he could choose one person to be his personal assistant for a week it would be Robespierre. He explained how he would get him to perform various political duties to improve society.

I commented by telling him those were very interesting topics he brought up. I ended by telling him to keep up the Good work!

Blog Post 13

Brian Crosby Back To the Future











In, Back To the Future, Mr. Crosby used some very interesting teaching methods. He utilized different technology tools to obtain the students attention and to enrich their learning experience. I think that is very critical in educating in the 21st century.

I really admired how he gave the background information of the students at the beginning of the video. That really gave the public an idea of what he accomplished with the teaching methods and approaches that he used. That also showed that the approaches he used  should be considered for implementing in the classrooms. Overall, I was truly impressed with Mr. Crosby.


A Vision of Students Today

The message that the video, A Vision of Students Today, is sending to teachers and Presidents of colleges and universities is "Change"!  A change in the classroom, in the learning process, and overall in the education profession. The students in the video gave valid points on the failures of the current educational system. They are not interested in it, do not believe in it, and think it is time for it to go. It does not benefit them now or in the future.

So, how can we fix this as students, professors, presidents, and etc. I think the message in the video is calling for a revitalization of the education system with the use of technology. The main reason is that it provides more effective educational teaching methods and it better prepares students for future opportunities. Also, from the students perspective you get to work at your own pace and not have to deal with time constraints or conflicts that goes with balancing school and work life. The reason I brought that issue to the forefront because in the video I saw a couple of signs pertaining to working while attending school. I know personally that is a task all by itself. Although I consider my priorities to be in order, I have been doing that for the last three years and find it to be overwhelming at times. In conclusion, I think the educational process is going to be something that both sides(the students and the educators) are going to have to examine in the future and decide which direction to go.