Concept Map

10.

SHAPES

K.G.2 Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.

I.       Circle

A curved line surrounding a center point, every point of the line being a equal distance from the center point.

A.    Basketball

1.    more circles

A soccer ball, baseball, tennis ball, volleyball, golf ball, and a pool ball are also examples of circles because they have  a curved line surrounding a center point, every point of the line being a equal distance from the center point.

B.    Clock

II.     Triangle

A plane figure that has 3 sides and 3 angles.

A.    Pizza

B.    Yield Sign

III.    Square

A geometric figure with 4 equal sides and 4 right angles.

A.    Window

B.    Present

IV.    Rectangle

A 4-sided plane figure in which each angle is a right angle.

A.    Door

B.    School Bus

V.     Hexagon

A plane figure with 6 straight sides and angles.

A.    Honeycomb Cereal

B.    Stop Sign

 

UC Berkeley students file lawsuit against Google alleging illegal scanning of emails

9. UC Berkeley students have filed a lawsuit against google for intercepting emails. The article says, "As people become more aware of allegations of Google’s data mining, Gallo expects to file more cases on behalf of students from other schools using Apps for Education in addition to UC Berkeley."

Like one of the attorney's, who is filing the lawsuit on behalf of UC Berkeley said, “I think that people at a minimum should be entitled to not just the opportunity to consent, but a very prominent disclosure." I agree one hundred percent that it is our rights to have privacy. We are able to use all kinds of technology now, and communicate in all different types of ways. However, it will not ever be private when it is uploaded to the internet. Anyone can see it. Should they scan emails and use it for advertising? No, they should not. But should people do recreational drugs? No, they should not but for some reason they still do. So if it is something one does not want anyone seeing, then do not use internet.

Google invades student privacy

8. Basically as my title states, this article is about Google invading student privacy using laptop computers powered by the internet company's Chrome operating system. Google says they are doing nothing wrong, but the foundation is calling on the FTC to investigate Google and stop it from invading student privacy.

I do not agree or disagree with this article. Anything someone puts on the internet can be found whether it is by Google or a stranger. Google just may be faster at finding the information. Technology is a big part of the twenty first century, people use it all the time. Any information a person wants about another person can be found on the internet. That's just how it is now a days.

Life on Mars

7. Well, six people went to mars. There was a space architect, an engineer, three scientist, and a crew doctor. They went to Mars to learn that the people they see they cannot live without, and in the process of that they wanted to press humanity into the universe.

I really did not understand what the article was really trying to say. What I got from it was not to take ANYTHING for granted. It is very hard to imagine that every person I have laid eyes on for the past few years would be people I cannot survive without or they cannot survive without me. Just imagining life on mars is very hard to do. With that being said, do not take ANYTHING for granted, not even the people you think you will never see again.

What does research really say about iPads?

6. Basically this article was about research, done by Jeanne Carey Ingle and Tanya Moorewhead, on how effective iPad or technology is or is not in educational learning. They went about this research by training student teachers on how to use the technology with and without students around. In the end, they found that by training the teachers on how to use the technology, teachers use technology more in their everyday teaching. Because of the training, they are more confident in using the technology, which in turn helps the kids because they are engaged in learning when using the iPads, and other technology.

Just like Snap Chat, Instagram, Facebook, or any social media apps, it takes time to figure out how to use it. You do not just download the app and know everything about it. This is the same as technology. Using different types of technology in the classroom is very beneficial. However, it takes time to learn how to use it. I think if teachers were trained, they would use it more. They would be comfortable to use it in their lesson. Technology is very beneficial for all children because it accommodates for all types of learning. I defiantly agree with adding more technology in classrooms, but first have training with the teachers so they are confident when they include it in their lesson.

John Hunter

5. John Hunter is an instructor in Virginia. Basically he teaches using a game called World Peace using something he calls The Wisdom Table. He teaches gifted children. First he was unsure of what to do in gifted education, but he was told he could teach whatever he wanted to teach. There was not a curriculum. Mr. Hunter had a friend who was a film producer. He made film on Mr. Hunter and his teachings. When Mr. Hunter watches these films, he sees his teachers through him. His elementary teachers, secondary teachers, and his first teacher, his parents. This wisdom table that Mr. Hunter uses is a four foot  glass table. This game is called World Peace. He allows the students to come up with all of the crisis, and solve them.  This technique of teaching allows the students to be involved and engaged in the lesson. His way of teaching is letting the students know upfront that he does not know the answers. He is honest from the begging. He wants the students to figure out the answers. The students pretty much run the classroom. He becomes the facilitator, and lets the kids take control. Every game is played different, but the game will not end until everything is solved. Mr. Hunter says, "If only they pick up a critical tool from this game, they may save us all."

10 Most Engaging Uses of Tech Integration

4. This article is about ten ways to engage students with technology. Using audio or video to provide feedback. Digital portfolios that can be shared and commented on by peers, teachers, and parents to encourage students to do the best they can in their works. Blended learning, social media, game-based learning, tracking progress, visual literacy, designed thinking, and reaching individuals and groups are more of the ways the article says with help the students stay engaged in learning.

I agree and disagree with this article. Personally, I am old fashion. I like to write things down. When I get feedback, I also like it written down. So visual learning, and audio or video feedback would not be for me. Teachers like to use all different kinds of technology to provide feedback like said in the article, "Google Docs, screen casts, Evernote, Livescribe pen, you name it." When every teacher uses something different, sometime it is difficult to remember where to go to find the feedback. To me, it is easier to receive a paper with written words on it. I am a hands on learner and doer. I learn best by writing things down or doing it. I want to be able to touch my notes, papers, folders, etc. On a computer, I cannot really do that. However, for some students I do agree that a digital portfolio could be successful. People do like to show off, and if everyone has access to the digital portfolio I think students would try harder to simply impress peers. I do have social media, but I do not really care for it. I do think it could work for some people, but I do not think it is for me. I am more of a game-base learner. Games are hands on and will make you do something so that helps me understand the material better. I am not the best with technology, that is why I am not really for using technology for school. Technology is a big change from the old fashion pen and paper. Like some people, I am not good with change. It will just take time for me to get used to before I can agree with using technology to help stay engaged in school.