Podcast

Podcast

When I first looked at the assignment I had no clue what a podcast was. I had never even heard of one before. The only thing I knew about iTunes was that you can buy music for your ipod through iTunes. At first I had a difficult time locating the podcast, but then I realized you have to download iTunes to your computer. Once I figured out how to access the podcast I began listening to them. I listened to the six that were listed in our homework.

The podcast is the perfect tool in this technological world. It is a new way to learn. You are the one in control because you can set the pace where you want it to be. Another good aspect is that you can watch the podcast anytime you want. It reminded me of a radio talk show except there were no commercials. All the podcast were set up in the same way just on different subjects. The podcast are a great way of learning in this fast-paced world.

My favorite podcast was the SmartBoard Lessons Podcast. It was one of the more interesting podcasts. It showed how a teacher can relate different subjects to a movie. When you connect something that is difficult to an event that interests the student they are more likely to pick up on it. My least favorite was the EdTechtalk. This one was boring to me. I could not stay focused on it. I kept finding myself trying to fast foward it until it was over. The microphone was messed up so it was hard to understand the speaker. The podcast were informative and offered a different way of learning.

Once I figured out how to access the podcast it all went smoothly. They are a fast and effective way of learning. They play information in a way that makes it an easy way to learn. I am sure that later on down the road the podcast will become more widely used throughout schools and around the world.

Micheal Jackson

CNN) -- The Los Angeles coroner has concluded preliminarily that singer Michael Jackson died of an overdose of propofol, a powerful sedative he was given to help him sleep, according to court documents released Monday. Los Angeles' coroner Dr. Lakshmanan Sathyavagiswaran reached that preliminary conclusion after reviewing toxicology results carried out on Jackson's blood, according to a search warrant and affidavit unsealed in Houston, Texas.
The affidavit outlines probable cause for search warrants of the offices of doctors who are believed to have treated Jackson.
The Associated Press is quoting a single law enforcement official, who says the L.A. County Coroner has ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office told CNN they had "no comment" on the report. An LAPD spokesman says the story did not come from their department.
The 32-page warrant said Dr. Conrad Murray, Jackson's personal physician, told a detective that he had been treating Jackson for insomnia for six weeks. Murray said each night he gave Jackson 50 mg of propofol, also known as Diprivan, diluted with the anesthetic lidocaine via an intravenous drip.
Worried that Jackson may have been becoming addicted to the drug, the Houston cardiologist said he attempted to wean him from it, putting together combinations of other drugs that succeeded in helping Jackson sleep during the two nights prior to his death.
But on June 25, other drugs failed to do the job, as he recounted to detectives in an hour-by-hour account that was detailed by detective Orlando Martinez of the Los Angeles Police Department

Next Generation Learning

Kids today are way more technological than ever before. Different schools around the world are using different levels of technology. Some are using more than others. The tools that the little boy in the video were using amazed me. To be so young and know how to use the technology that he uses is awesome. The boy knew more about computers than his mom. The fact that his school is based on technology is pretty neat. I liked the way the school brought in the Wii so that the kids could get involved with the games on it. It gives the kids something to look forward to at school. His school really was the next generation learning.

If all schools could have the technology available, kids would be way more technologically advanced. Kids would begin to feel more comfortable around a computer versus a pen and paper. In the future you never know what will happen. Every school could go to that level of technology. Where a child can check a laptop out to do homework. And kids at a young age will learn how to download and upload homework on the computer. That would be a big step into the future.

Vicki Davis: Harness Your Student's Digital Smarts

The whole time I have been in school it has mostly been with pen and paper. The class was never taught using the computer, unless is was a keyboarding class or an introductory to computers. I guess since I have not been brought up using computers, like some kids have, is the reason I am not very fond of them. I am one of those who would rather use a pen and paper. The reason is I do not know that much about computers because I do not spend that much time on them. However, today's students are becoming more technologically advanced so more things are going to the computer.

Students learn in different ways and working off the computer a good way to become more comfortable with technology. Students can learn from the teacher and from one another. It is a good thing for schools to have classes like Ms. Davis's class. It teaches students how to use technology and to to be familiar with it. It allows students to learn in a whole different atmosphere with students from around the world. They would get a taste of different cultures through the class as well. It would be a whole different learning experience. Every student in school would probably want to take the class.

Sir Ken Robinson

The message I recieved from Mr. Robinson is that we need to let kids be kids. They are the future and we need to bring them up the right way. Every child is talented and needs to be able to explore their talents and do what they love. It is true that children are not scared of failing. If they fall they get right back up and try again. We as adults are scared of being wrong and not using our creative minds. Education in school is all about getting ready for college. We go to school to sit in desk all day and learn. There should be times for students to let their creativity shine through. There is more creativity in elementary, but as students get older it fades away.

It is true that more people in today's society have degrees than ever before. A lot of students do choose the education field. It does worry me that there will not be any jobs available once I get out. For example, my mom finished South last December in elementary education and has not found a job. Maybe she's not looking in the right location. However, there are a lot of students going into the education field. If you ask any of them why are they going into education the response is because they love it. That is my response too. I want to go into physical education because I love working with kids, athletics and not having to spend all my time indoors. I want to have a job where I enjoy getting up and going to work. I know physical education is for me and I have faith that God will put me where he wants me to be.

Is it true that more students are choosing education as a major because they lost their creativity? Maybe kids are being educated in the wrong way. It is our jobs as future teachers to change that. Keep the creativity in a child and do not knock it down. Let the child's talents be shown and praise them for it. God gave all of us a talent and it is a waste if we do not use it.

Did You Know?

The presentation was shocking to hear the statistics, however it is believable. Today's technological society is moving faster than ever imagined. The way society today relies on computers and cell phones has changed tremendously over the years. In a way going to the library and using books for research is outdated. All you have to do now is sit at the computer and it will pull up everything you need, and more. Fifty years ago people would not have thought about meeting someone on the internet; now couples are finding the perfect match online and getting married. The world that we live in has become a technology dependent world.

No matter where you go in public you will more than likely see someone either on the cell phone, or sending a text message. When the total text messages sent per day is greater than the number of people on the planet, it really surprises you. To know that China will soon speak English better than the U.S. is depressing. How can a foreign country speak our language better than us? The population growth of the world is growing faster and faster as we speak. It seems that technology and population is growing fast, but is it growing too fast? The fact that a computer that has the computational capabilities of the human species is in the process of being invented is overwhelming. What do we need it for? Taking all this information in at once really makes you understand one of the main things the world revolves around today, technology.

1st post

My name is Jenny Clark and I live in Silverhill, Al. I am one of five kids in my family with me being the oldest. I attend Robertsdale First Baptist and work at Burris Farm Market. Family is a major point in my life and down the road I hope to raise one of my own.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. My boyfriend got me into fishing and now I love it. I enjoy watching baseball. I went to my first Braves game this year and enjoyed every second of it. My favorite singer of all times is Kenny Chesney. I listen to him on my ipod every time I go running. I enjoy being active and wouldn't be able to have it any other way.

I graduated from Robertsdale High where I ran cross-country and track and played tennis. I attended Faulkner State where I got my degree in General Studies. I played on the tennis team at Faulkner my second year there. I love everything about sports which is why I'm majoring in Physical Education. I am so excited about obtaining a career in what I love.