Computers Grade Essays.....But not Always Well
I had heard of programs that would grade students writing, don't know anyone that uses them yet. We are changing our standards and curriculum in NJ and have been told that we will all be required to include writing and reading in our classes. I am by no means a great writer or reader and worry that having to include this in my classes will be difficult for me. So I am intrigued by this kind of program. I know we can not always rely on computers to do all of our work for us but we can let them make it easier for us.
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Friday, June 8, 2012
Profits and Questions at Online Charter Schools
Profits and Questions at Online Charter Schools
Wow was this was really interesting! This article talked about how even though financially this company and school were thriving how they were failing their students in the worst way. Students dropping out before completions, teachers being forced to pass students though they did not do the work. It's sad to say that sometimes I see this kind of stuff in my own school, not so much the dropping out, but just pass them not matter how badly or little they did. I have no problem with online schools as long as they are doing what is best for the kids and not what is best for their bank account
Wow was this was really interesting! This article talked about how even though financially this company and school were thriving how they were failing their students in the worst way. Students dropping out before completions, teachers being forced to pass students though they did not do the work. It's sad to say that sometimes I see this kind of stuff in my own school, not so much the dropping out, but just pass them not matter how badly or little they did. I have no problem with online schools as long as they are doing what is best for the kids and not what is best for their bank account
How Virtual Laser Keyboards Work
Fuller, John. "How Virtual Laser Keyboards Work" 05 February 2009. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/travel/virtual-laser-keyboards.htm> 08 June 2012.
I saw something about these years ago and at that time thought that I would have seen more of them around by now. In fact I have not hardly seen them at all. I thought that we would seem them used with cell phone and computers and even now they would be great for tablets, but they are not out there. Maybe because they require a specific type of surface to be projected onto. From the article I couldn't tell if they were cost effective or not, and that maybe a reason why I have not seen more of them out there.
I saw something about these years ago and at that time thought that I would have seen more of them around by now. In fact I have not hardly seen them at all. I thought that we would seem them used with cell phone and computers and even now they would be great for tablets, but they are not out there. Maybe because they require a specific type of surface to be projected onto. From the article I couldn't tell if they were cost effective or not, and that maybe a reason why I have not seen more of them out there.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Pinterest 101 Tutorial
Pinterest 101 Tutorial
I thought I would post this because of the very first blog I posted about Pinterest. I thought It would be nice to share that there is now a tutorial out there for Pinterest.
I thought I would post this because of the very first blog I posted about Pinterest. I thought It would be nice to share that there is now a tutorial out there for Pinterest.
Is Twitter Slowing Down?
Is Twitter Slowing Down?
I thought this article was interesting compared to the article I posted earlier. The article I posted earlier talked about how Twitter was getting bigger due to people leaving facebook. This article however seems to think that Twitter is slowing down and and facebook is not growing but definitely has more steady users.
I don't know who to believe?
I thought this article was interesting compared to the article I posted earlier. The article I posted earlier talked about how Twitter was getting bigger due to people leaving facebook. This article however seems to think that Twitter is slowing down and and facebook is not growing but definitely has more steady users.
I don't know who to believe?
A Tech Expert's Not-So-Secret Sources | Edutopia
A Tech Expert's Not-So-Secret Sources | Edutopia
As a computer teacher I myself am guilty of just googleing things people need or ask me to find. What I like about this article it that he lists other locations to find technology tools and resources for education.
As a computer teacher I myself am guilty of just googleing things people need or ask me to find. What I like about this article it that he lists other locations to find technology tools and resources for education.
Think Before You Click: Internet Safety Tips for Parents | Edutopia
Think Before You Click: Internet Safety Tips for Parents | Edutopia
I wish more parents would read articles like this. I try and I am only one person to teach my students about Internet safety, but it can't end there. Parents have to do their part at home. Using filters on home computers can be helpful, but it should not let parents off the hook from teaching their children to be safe on the Internet. I have always taught my 4th graders, that when ever they see something on the Internet that makes them uncomfortable, tell a trusted adult. Don't just walk away and ignore it because then the situation can't be fixed.
I wish more parents would read articles like this. I try and I am only one person to teach my students about Internet safety, but it can't end there. Parents have to do their part at home. Using filters on home computers can be helpful, but it should not let parents off the hook from teaching their children to be safe on the Internet. I have always taught my 4th graders, that when ever they see something on the Internet that makes them uncomfortable, tell a trusted adult. Don't just walk away and ignore it because then the situation can't be fixed.
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