Friday-noon

The support for this workshop comes solely from NCSU and the workshop provider. My administrators and particularly the media center and technology office would strongly discourage this type of computer use.

My biggest need for technology now would be a class set of lap tops that teachers could have control of. Currently, teachers can not even access the C drive of our computers. Nothing can be downloaded and saved. Programs, no matter their educational value, can not be installed by teachers and must be approved by "the technology office". I think if the tech office is not familiar with the program the program will not be installed. I understand the hazards of unrestrained computer use but there has to be a happy medium!

Friday-morning

I think the game I'm working on is a bit too simplistic for high school but after working with the middle school kids this week I have found that playing together is also learning together. Kids can connect with other kids and teacher with students. The common, shared experiences build the rapport and trust that is ofter lacking in today's test driven classroom.

Thursday-Shut down/power off

There are a minimum of 5001 applications for what is happening here. The audio alone could get kids thinking about how it would sound to replicate DNA, or split a cell. It could really be used to force kids to think about processes in a new way. The audio manipulation is a great physics tool!

Thursday - afternoon

I think video games are a great way to encourage kids to review throughout the school year. They may interest and entice students that would not otherwise be engaged. Just one more trick in the bag to get kids to study outside the traditional classroom.

Thursday Morning

I listen to my students first. I think that gives them the feeling that I value what they have to say which translates into respect. As often as possible, we collaborate on decisions that effect them directly. My students know I will go to bat for them when they are in the right. We laugh a lot!!!


I don't have many concerns about connecting with students. I really think it boils down to respect.

Wednesday afternoon

Important things I learned today-how to find record and edit sound.

Fun things I learned today- the kids have a great time with the sounds and modifying sounds. ( Some things are always funny no matter what your age!!)

Moral to the story-perseverance pays!!!

We're getting there and I am understanding the way the program thinks a bit more.

Every student is different. Some expect very detailed nots and copy and recopy. Some like to listen with a copy of prepared notes in font of them. Some must manipulate things. every student is different and every concept is handeled differently by many students.