In week five we discussed an application known as Webspiration. It is a site that allows for mind mapping. What this essentially does is allows you to take an idea or a list and categorize it the way that you would like. I thought that it was very interesting and I am glad that I learned about it because I need some way to stay organized and I think that this is a great way to do it.
This particular tool could be very helpful for teachers and students alike. Teachers who need to outline their curriculum, or organize their lesson plans can look to this tool to create a quick easy, ready to use visual outline. For those that aren't visual, there is also a text that shows the outline of thoughts. Students can use it to keep track of homework assignments, do projects, and many other things.
http://www.mywebspiration.com/
The link above is a direct link to Webspiration and allows you to sign up to be able to use it. I thought that I should go ahead and show the exact website so that if anyone would like to try out this new tool then they would be directed to the site upon immediately clicking on the link.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Extra Blog Post:Copyright Video
The video that I am posting is about internet ethics and certain examples that show the violation of copyright laws, such as the wikileaks. I obtained this video from Youtube. I believe that this video is important to look at because it shows the importance of copyright laws and what happens when someone does not follow them. It also relates directly to the internet and copyright laws which I thought was especially essential for this class.
Week 4 Copyright Law, Plagarism, and Ethical Issues
In week four we discussed copyright laws and exactly what they cover. We also learned about the ethical issues regarding copyright law and how people are protected through copyright laws. Copyright allows authors, songwriters, inventors, and many more to publish their work freely without the fear that someone will copy it, take credit for it, or use it in a way that the author did not intend. I believe that copyright laws are very important and that they should be taken seriously. Without the protection of ideas and thoughts then I think that many people would be hesitant to share their thoughts with the world and I believe that would lead to a decline in society.
Education is a field that revolves around the sharing of ideas. Without copyright laws, or some sort of enforcement the sharing of ideas would lessen and not as much teaching would be done. Copyright laws are important because it gives scholars the chance to publish their works and share them with the world without fear of having their work stolen, corrupted, or used in a way that it wasn't intended.
http://smallbusiness.findlaw.com/copyright/?DCMP=KNC-Copyright&HBX_PK=copyright+laws&HBX_OU=50
The link that is listed above is a site that gives the details on copyright laws and lists all of the actual laws. I thought that it was important to use this website because it sheds light on many of the specifics regarding copyright law and explains everything so that anyone who is confused about the matter can look and see the distinct features of all of the copyright laws.
Education is a field that revolves around the sharing of ideas. Without copyright laws, or some sort of enforcement the sharing of ideas would lessen and not as much teaching would be done. Copyright laws are important because it gives scholars the chance to publish their works and share them with the world without fear of having their work stolen, corrupted, or used in a way that it wasn't intended.
http://smallbusiness.findlaw.com/copyright/?DCMP=KNC-Copyright&HBX_PK=copyright+laws&HBX_OU=50
The link that is listed above is a site that gives the details on copyright laws and lists all of the actual laws. I thought that it was important to use this website because it sheds light on many of the specifics regarding copyright law and explains everything so that anyone who is confused about the matter can look and see the distinct features of all of the copyright laws.
Week 3 Web 2.0
In week three we discussed Web 2.0. It is basically a new version of the internet that is much more user friendly and allows for many more operations. In this new web there are so many different applications that someone can use. Our assignment for the week was to look up three different "tools" accessible in Web 2.0. Web 2.0 isn't actually a new web. It is a shift in trends in web designs that allows users to own, add and share content collaboratively. This gave rise to social networking sites, sites where you can share anything from pictures to recipes to ideas, and other new sites.
This concept of Web 2.0 is very important to the field of technology as well as other fields. In the field of technology, social networking sites such as Facebook or MySpace can be used to gather students online and use it as a way to teach. You could create classroom groups that allow for discussion of ideas, and allows for students to ask questions, all while getting to know each other better. There are also sites that could be used to create a collaboration of ideas from students. This could help students learn better and learn more. Being able to have these tools at our disposal is important and we should take every opportunity that we have to explore and use them.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook
The site that is listed above is an article that shows the history and concepts of Facebook, which is arguable the most popular social networking site in the world right now. It has influenced so many things in our culture today. It has led to an increase in globalization, which is essentially bringing the world together. I think that it is important to look at Facebook because it has had such a huge impact on society, and it is a direct influence of Web 2.0.
This concept of Web 2.0 is very important to the field of technology as well as other fields. In the field of technology, social networking sites such as Facebook or MySpace can be used to gather students online and use it as a way to teach. You could create classroom groups that allow for discussion of ideas, and allows for students to ask questions, all while getting to know each other better. There are also sites that could be used to create a collaboration of ideas from students. This could help students learn better and learn more. Being able to have these tools at our disposal is important and we should take every opportunity that we have to explore and use them.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook
The site that is listed above is an article that shows the history and concepts of Facebook, which is arguable the most popular social networking site in the world right now. It has influenced so many things in our culture today. It has led to an increase in globalization, which is essentially bringing the world together. I think that it is important to look at Facebook because it has had such a huge impact on society, and it is a direct influence of Web 2.0.
Week 2 Mac OS X
This week we discussed Macintosh computers and how to use them. We went over the differences between a Mac and a PC, the layout of a Mac, and how to perform specific functions on a Mac such as creating and saving a file, taking a screen shot, and many other things. It was interesting in going over all of the differences between a Mac and PC because I have never really used a Mac before and I was pretty terrified that I would not be able to do anything in class on the Mac. The tutorial really helped though and I now understand most of the basic principles needed to navigate this new computer. In learning about the icons on the desk top it was really helpful to navigate the computer quickly and efficiently. The finder application was so helpful and I am enjoying learning how to use this new computer.
I believe that it is very important to learn about new and different technology. Being in the education field it is safe to say that technology is ever changing and in order to offer the best to students it is important to know what the best is. Our world is becoming increasingly more centered upon technology and many things are done on the computer in the classroom. I believe that many classrooms will soon focus on the use of technology in order to enhance the learning of the students. In education, you always need to be up to date with the technology that is out there, and right now Macs are dominating the field of technology. Many schools are solely using Macs and having the students use them as well. Without learning about them in this class I would be a hindrance to my students because I would not know how to use one or help them use one.
http://www.apple.com/why-mac/
The link listed above is a link to the apple website giving reasons as to why a consumer would want to buy a Mac over a PC. The reason that I included this link, even with the obvious bias, is that everything that they listed as a reason for buying a Mac was a fact. For example, if you need windows then you can just download it onto a Mac. That way you have the best of both worlds. As a PC user, I am becoming more and more interested in Mac and would actually like to purchase one myself. After looking at all of the advantages of having one, I believe that other people will be interested as well.
I believe that it is very important to learn about new and different technology. Being in the education field it is safe to say that technology is ever changing and in order to offer the best to students it is important to know what the best is. Our world is becoming increasingly more centered upon technology and many things are done on the computer in the classroom. I believe that many classrooms will soon focus on the use of technology in order to enhance the learning of the students. In education, you always need to be up to date with the technology that is out there, and right now Macs are dominating the field of technology. Many schools are solely using Macs and having the students use them as well. Without learning about them in this class I would be a hindrance to my students because I would not know how to use one or help them use one.
http://www.apple.com/why-mac/
The link listed above is a link to the apple website giving reasons as to why a consumer would want to buy a Mac over a PC. The reason that I included this link, even with the obvious bias, is that everything that they listed as a reason for buying a Mac was a fact. For example, if you need windows then you can just download it onto a Mac. That way you have the best of both worlds. As a PC user, I am becoming more and more interested in Mac and would actually like to purchase one myself. After looking at all of the advantages of having one, I believe that other people will be interested as well.
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