1. Lisa’s video on Video Modeling. Lisa’s video was extremely well done and informative. I never thought of doing a video presentation of a research paper, but it is an excellent, creative alternative to writing a paper. Video monitoring was new to me. I agreed with her assessment that one student for a study was not broad enough; however, having students watch videos of desired behaviors in the classroom seems like a good idea. Using an iPod Touch is a great device for students to watch the videos in the classroom without disruption to the class.
2. Gina’s Glogster poster on Preschooler Technology. This Glogster presentation visually demonstrated how much preschoolers are exposed to technology today from Nintendo, Leap Frog, Sesame Street, and Sprout. I had no idea that Sesame Street had a Web site with videos and interactive games for children. They didn’t have that when I was growing up. Today’s preschoolers are definitely digital natives. Another example of why it is important to incorporate technology into the classroom.
3. Matt’s iPhone video Web-based Labs. Matt’s presentation using the iPhone to capture his video presentation and then sending it directly to YouTube was great. By using his iPhone, it really showcased how students can use technology for learning. He talked about how 75% of the elementary students in the study preferred using a web-based lab for science. Matt discussed that the Web-based labs helped students with different learning styles understand the teaching assignment, and the students showed improvement over the course of their lesson.
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