Podcasting

A podcast is a software that allows the automatic downloading of audio and video files for listening and viewing. First, a "podcatcher" has to be downloaded and installed to the user's computer. Then, programs such as Itunes will automaticaly subscribe to new material that you have selected and have it waiting for you to veiw when you get back on. Teachers can use podcasting in the following ways: curriculum, professional development, presenting material, and communicating with parents and the community.One of the main uses for podcasting is downloading material to be put on MP3 players such as Ipods. The only podcasting that I have really done is putting music on my Ipod from itunes, but it can be a great tool for students and teachers to get information to each other via the internet.


http://www.apple.com/itunes/
I chose this because I was familiar with this certain podcast and have used it before. I like using itunes because its not that difficult to use and it gives someone the steps needed to put information on devices such as an ipod.

AVL

AVL or "the Alabama Virtual Library" is online tool used for finding different types of information through search engines, such as Britannica. The best thing about AVL is that its free. Its also not just for people in school, it can be used by the general public if they have a public library card. Someone could get on AVL and not only try to find material but they can narrow the search down by what grade level the material deals with. AVL offers different searches in the following: Elementary, Middle, High schools, Colleges, and the general public.
I was introduced to AVL in high school so I was kinda familiar with it. I really think that AVL is a very useful tool for any student and/or teacher that is trying to find important information. I will definitely use AVL in the future because it is really easy to use and of course its free.

Mr. Sullivan

I really enjoyed the presentation by Mr.Sullivan last week. My fiance's cousin is legally blind so I was familiar with some of the things that he was talking about. I thought it was really neat that he brought the Braille keyboard and let everyone get a feel for it. What I thought was interesting was the two computer programs that he sampled for us especially the one that read the material that was on the screen so that someone who was blind could still know what was on the screen. I think that the material learned from the presentation will help me in my teaching career.

Google Learning

I thought the article was something okay to read. I agree that we learn more when we are surfing the net or looking up things on Google. I know its alot better than having to go through tons and tons of books and other material to find the information that your looking for. I also don't see the problem with the whole "comfort zone" comment. Shouldn't someone be comfortable when they are learning and really it shouldn't matter how that person is feeling as long as they're learning. However I definitely do not agree with the whole idea of changing our stimulus and how we feel after using search engines. It was an okay article but I wouldn't be hurt if I didn't have to read it again.

Presentation

Google Presentation

ALEX

The Alabama Learning Exchange or "ALEX" is a free database of information and lesson plans that can be viewed by teachers, students, and administrators. This is really neat because all the lesson plans are put on the site by other teachers. ALEX offers many different tools that an individual can choose from to get the information that they are looking for. ALEX offers many courses of study, from English and Math to Physical Education and Drivers Ed. Someone can do a search in ALEX and narrow their information down because if that information is on ALEX, its going to be good info. Another tool that is available, which is very interesting , is distant learning. Distant learning is very useful for a student that needs to take a class to receive advanced diploma or advanced placement credits and that specific class is actually not offered at that individuals school. That students can go through ACCESS and take a course through the multimedia technology at a different school that offers that course.
I really think that ALEX is a very useful tool for teachers because it gives them successful lesson plans that are put on the net by other teachers. I think that in the future I could definitely use ALEX to help better my teaching methods.

ACCESS

ACCESS or "Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, and Students Statewide" is a new technology that gives students in Alabama equal access to better learning opportunities. Students are able to enroll in advanced diploma and advanced placement courses even if the required courses are not offered at that individuals school. This is a really good thing because some schools, due to low incomes, cannot afford to offer some of the classes that are need for completion of advanced diplomas or advanced placement credits. There are two types of teaching the information when dealing with ACCESS. The first is web based, in which most information is through websites and contains allot of multimedia content. The second is videoconferencing in which is based on "real time" or live feeds. I think that ACCESS is really good for teachers that are teaching the "core" subjects. I really don't think that ACCESS has much affect on PE teachers.

Hello

My name is Edgar Burt but I go by Lee. This is my third year at USA and my major is Physical Education. I work full time at Eddies Pawnshop. I really enjoy sports of all kinds. When Im not at school or working, Im either on the golf course or playin some other type of sport. I just recently got in engaged so things have been kinda new for me but thats pretty much everything. If you would like to know more just let me know. THANKS.

Lee

Welcome

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