tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post115948293942186598..comments2023-10-08T06:20:56.637-06:00Comments on Learning and Laptops: 2026anneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573450327737964454noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-1159831017211614492006-10-02T17:16:00.000-06:002006-10-02T17:16:00.000-06:00TIME OUT! TIME OUT! TIME OUT! TIME OUT! TIME OUT! ...TIME OUT! TIME OUT! TIME OUT! TIME OUT! TIME OUT! TIME OUT!<BR/><BR/>Hope I got your attention, this is very IMPORTANT.<BR/><BR/>I have an URGENT message. Today in AP Gov, Meyer brought up a very interesting bill called the DELETING ONLINE PREDATORS BILL, despite the nice title, the bill will destroy what we and the Arapahoe High School staff have attempted to create. Please research this bill. The gist of the bill is that all access to chat rooms, BLOGS, myspace,and perhaps even simpler pages that might allow students to display any kind of personal information will be denied to students.<BR/><BR/>This bill will be extremely detrimental to the education, will destroy everything we have worked hard to establish, and eliminate the benefits to internet in the classroom that many of you enjoy. THIS BILL PASSED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY A VOTE OF 410-15. Our time window is incredibly short to take any kind of action against this bill before it is passed by the Senate and it WILL be passed. We must take action now, IF THERE IS A WAY TO ORGANIZE A MEETING FOR CONCERNED STUDENTS I WOULD BE GRACIOUS FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET A ROOM AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. <BR/><BR/>Any strategies on how not to get this bill passed would be greatly appreciated, I have a few, but I would prefer one in which I don't have to be suspended or expelled :).Hikingouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12193356098078109451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-1159806540522553752006-10-02T10:29:00.000-06:002006-10-02T10:29:00.000-06:00I really like using laptobs in Mrs. Smith class. ...I really like using laptobs in Mrs. Smith class. It's nice because I never spell words wrong, because of the spell check. I agree with Ben, we should be able to use what ever program that we feel is useful. We do have just about any program that we can. I really like what we have done in the past where we just all comment on each other's thought's. Its silent in the room but every one is talking online.Patric S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14943844065266020736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-1159655137799450722006-09-30T16:25:00.000-06:002006-09-30T16:25:00.000-06:00This sounds like an interesting experiment to see ...This sounds like an interesting experiment to see how well students are handling the technology. I think the students will find creative ways to use the freedom you've given them. As for planning, let the students have maybe ten minutes at most every day on the computer working on the project. Because the students will finish at different rates, encourage that the ones that finish first help those who aren't as sure how to handle Photostory, or whatever it is they're using. I know one of the goals of constructivist teaching is to let students make their own education. So during this time, let them work by themselves and only give help if there is a question another student cannot answer. This project sounds like fun! It will be interesting to see the results. Ask Mr. Fisch about publishing possibilities.Michelle Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03755193636868558355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32744448.post-1159497920246740252006-09-28T20:45:00.000-06:002006-09-28T20:45:00.000-06:00I don't really know a lot about this, because I am...I don't really know a lot about this, because I am not in your class, but I would suggest letting them use whatever program they can. I think it would be interesting to see how it turns out. Some would be simpler than others, and some more complex. But I think that would make it more diverse and intersting. However they want to express their creativity should be an option. <BR/><BR/>As far as daily plans? I don't know. Maybe you could just allocate a block of time each day devoted to work. Or even better, a larger block of time every other day. I think the un-interrupted time is very valuable. At least to me it is.BenHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14962067325143948683noreply@blogger.com