Chandell Asuncion » Teaching http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci Developing 21st Century Teaching and Learning Practices for Student Success! Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:20:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5.2 en hourly 1 2009 Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/news/obama/ http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/news/obama/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:11:05 +0000 Chandell Asuncion http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/creative-commons/obama/ use

The 2009 Inauguration of President Barack Obama is being called the “People’s Inauguration” You can visit USA Today’s Flickr photo stream to see some of the best photos taken during the 2009 Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama, and read the transcript of his historic Inauguration speech. The photos taken by USA Today are copyright protected, however they are available for purchase directly from USA Today and are reasonably priced.

The photo shown above was taken by jurvetson who has made his photos available for us to use and remix, as long as you properly attribute his work and provide a link to  his Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.

If you also feel that this is the “People’s Inauguration” and you are ready to accept the call from President Barack Obama to “roll up your sleeves” and proclaim your allegiance make a pledge today.

Here is a short video clip of celebrities who have come together to take the “The Presidential Pledge“.

Starbucks has joined this “Grass Roots” effort and is saluting everyone who is willing to pledge 5 hours of community service with a tall cup of brewed coffee. You can download a Pledge Card and your “I’m in” badge from their Pledge 5 champagne website.

What ever you pledge, whether it is to turn off the water while you brush your teeth, live a debt free life, or restore the Koa forest in Hawaii will be a significant contribution to “change”. Together we can make a difference in the world.

“Everyone has the power for greatness, not for fame but for greatness, because greatness is determined by service.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Are you in? Make a pledge today.

~hope

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To learn more about School Tube, visit the URL below:
Please visit http://www2.schooltube.com/AboutUS.aspx

 

View: Copyright Guidelines for SchoolTube -by MENC.org
“Because SchoolTube uses streaming technology, the videos you’ll be posting are considered “performances” rather than “recordings.” To determine if you need a performance license, first determine the type of musical work/performance.” (see guidelines for detailed information and links).

 

]]> http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/web-20/schooltube/feed/ 0 For Every 100 Girls http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/teaching/100_girls/ http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/teaching/100_girls/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:34:56 +0000 Chandell Asuncion http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/teaching/100_girls/ I came across an interesting blog post today that highlights how things continue to change. Remember when our country was predominantly run by men and women didn’t attend colleges and universities.  The blog post referenced some of the statistical data that is shared by The Boys Project – Helping Boys Become Successful Men.  There mission, is the same as ours, to help young males (and females) develop their capabilities and reach the potential that their families and teachers know they have.

The following data excerpts are from Steve Dembo’s blog at Teach42 about the “Boys Project” – Helping Boys Become Successful Men.

  • For every 100 girls diagnosed with a special education disability 217 boys are diagnosed with a special education disability.
  • For every 100 girls diagnosed with emotional disturbance 324 boys are diagnosed with emotional disturbance
  • For every 100 girls with multiple disabilities 189 boys have multiple disabilities
  • For every 100 women enrolled in college there are 77 men enrolled.
  • For every 100 American women who earn a masterís degree from college 62 American men earn the same degree.
  • For every 100 females ages 20 to 24 that commit suicide 624 males of the same age kill themselves.
  • For every 100 women ages 18 to 21 in correctional facilities there are 1430 men behind bars.

Teach42

Click here to visit the Boy’s Project – Helping Boys Become Successful Men.

Review the 6 issues facing boys, and the great list of resources available in their resource section on how you too can work on “Closing the Achievement Gap”.

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Dalton Sherman Video

If you feel inspired please share your comments below.

Chandell

]]> http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/learning/dalton_sherman/feed/ 1 Howard Gardner’s Theory on Multiple Intelligences http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/learning/mi/ http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/learning/mi/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:43:07 +0000 Chandell Asuncion http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/plc/mi/ Multiple Intelligences
We all possess all eight intelligences (listed below) that function together in different ways, which are unique to each person. Each of the eight areas can be strengthened and developed with exposure to different activities and exercises. Strengths may be exhibited in different ways within each category. For example a person may not be able to read, but may still be able to tell a great story. (Both rely on linguistic intelligence.)

Below you will find resources to:

  1. Take the test to see your areas of strength and development
  2. Review data to compare and analyze your results
  3. Define and develop each of the eight intelligences (Optional – Independent Study)

step 1Take the Multiple Intelligences Test and find out your current strengths. Some areas will be highly developed, some modestly developed, and other areas may be underdeveloped.

step 2Review these charts to compare and analyze results – add observations as a comment to this post.

mf_11n_underElementary Age Students – 11 and Under
Male and Female
(United States and World Wide)
Post your observations and comments.

mf_12-14Middle School Age Students – 12-14
Male and Female
(United States and World Wide)
Post your observations and comments.

High School Age Students
15-16 Male and Female (United States and World Wide)
Will be added later today (9/9/08)

17-18 Male and Female (United States and World Wide)
Will be added later today (9/9/08)

Adults (College Age Students & Work Force 19 and older)

f19Compare data of Females 19 years and older
(United States, World Wide, China and Japan).
Post your observations and comments.

m19Compare data of Males 19 years and older
(United States, World Wide, China and Japan).
Post your observations and comments.

step 3Multiple Intelligences Definitions and Activities to Develop your Child’s Gifts and Talents (Source Family Education)
Four quick tips, activities by age, and parent-approved activities, celebrity profiles, possible careers, and related articles & activities.

  1. Linguistic (all about words, speak, read, write and listen)
  2. Logical – Mathematical (look for patterns when they solve problems)
  3. Spatial (the ability to form mental images and measure space)
  4. Bodily – Kinesthetic (talk with their hands and learn by doing–hands-on activities)
  5. Musical (earliest talent to emerge, sing and match rhythmic structures)
  6. Interpersonal (understanding other people)
  7. Intrapersonal (has a strong sense of self)
  8. Naturalistic (easily classify plants, animals and other things in nature, such as dinosaurs etc.)
Source: Family Education – http://www.familyeducation.com
Source: Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom by Thomas Armstrong (ASCD, 1994)
Resource: Multiple Intelligence Test http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/questions/questions.cfm

]]> http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/learning/mi/feed/ 2 “Why Johnny’s Professor Can’t Read” http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/learning/cant_read/ http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/learning/cant_read/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:11:48 +0000 Chandell Asuncion http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/plc/cant_read/ Discussion Topic: Blog post by Will Richardson

Please read Will’s blog post (and linked articles) then share your personal feelings about how we move forward. What are your individual needs, and what are your technology goals & strategies for this school year?

Will’s Blog Post: http://weblogg-ed.com/2008/why-johnnys-professor-cant-read/

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So much as happened in just a year. It seems like I went to sleep and when I woke up Web 2.0 was born. Here is another Web 2.0 application, called AuthorSTREAM, that will allow you to convert and share your PowerPoint Presenations. Take a look

AuthorSTREAM

Sign up for an account
Publish your PowerPoint Presentations to the web with audio, animations and transitions with this “free” Web 2.0 application. Author Stream even lets you convert your presentations into iPod, iPhone, or video format that can be sent to YouTube, TeacherTude, GoogleVideo, or Break.com or embedded in your blog or Network.

View Sample PowerPoint presentations that have been converted to flash using the free desktop utility called AuthorPOINT lite (PC users). Each of the samples are available in the Flash output and the AuthorSTREAM output.

“Sometimes the best way to appreciate a new technology is to see it in action.” ~ AuthorSTREAM

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WizIQ Imagine being able to collaborate with classes in another school, state, or country, using a free online account from WizIQ.com.

WiZiQ invites online educators, trainers, and students to use its free virtual classroom equipped with live audio/video, text chat, document/whiteboard sharing, and session recording capabilities, this web conferencing tool is available for unlimited free use.

Get more information from http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/blogs/what-is-a-digital-divide/ Mr. William Sullivan is a 5th grade teacher at Kamehameha Schools Hawai`i, who is writing a paper for his masters course titled: “What is Kamehameha Schools doing to close up the gap in the Digital Divide?” This got me thinking about my son who has fantastic design ideas. Ideas that could add to the functionality of products making them better for consumers. My son who is 14 years old, has grown up with computers. He knows how to do research on the internet, can communicate using email, and is part of an online social network. Yet, his ideas are still in the wrong hands (his own). He has computer skills and is hedging towards 21st century skills; however he is not there yet. When his skills allow him to be a productive part of his community, participate in an international arena, and compete in a global economy then he will have acquired the 21st century skills he needs to prosper.

I can personally remember having ideas when I was a child, and wondering what to do with them… who do I call, where do I write, and who can I share this with? Not knowing who to contact, I wasn’t able to share my ideas with anyone. Many of us, at one time or another, has had an idea that others would benefit from, but had no one to tell the idea to. No one that is that could take that idea and put it into production. This is one of the areas that business are seeing as a gap between themselves and their community that can be “closed up” with the use of modern technology and 21st century skills.

We can take a look at our local news stations, or at a national news station like CNN, who ask the community to become on-the-spot reporters, photographers and videographers, capturing the news as it happens.

Encyclopedia Britannica is also looking at “closing the gap” on information literacy, by asking experts and individuals in the community to become a part of their knowledge base. In the School Library Journal released on June 11, 2008 Encyclopedia Britannica announced the launch of their new Britannica site which is about to go the Wikipedia route with personalized modifications that allow experts and the public to create, document and share knowledge on its site.

“The main thrust of this initiative is to promote greater participation by both our expert contributors and readers,” says Britannica. The hope is that the new Britannica site will create an online community that will engage thousands of scholars and experts, as well as regular users.1

Hardware and Software companies have been piloting this model for years, as they roll out “beta” versions of their software and ask a select group of volunteers to use their product and provide feedback. They receive feedback on what is not working and what they would like to have in future versions. Beta testers are valuable to these developers because each of the users have different computer hardware, use different platforms and versions, and can offer a wide range of testing.

The internet has allowed for a myriad of social networks to form and collaborate. Today each of us are able to become a digital citizen, build meaningful mentor, student relationships, and provide a community service, at our convenience, using online productivity tools. We are able to become part of a community and improve the conditions of that community with our participation.

The “digital divide” comes into play if we don’t know how to participate. The same problems I experienced as a child, exist today for those who do not have 21st century skills. Many people are isolated and do not have access to computers, the internet, and proper training. What are schools doing? What are teachers doing? What are families doing? What are districts doing? What is our country doing? What are you doing to help close the gap that is being created by the “digital divide”?

Do you have 21st century skills? Are you are part of a social network? Do you contribute to the knowledge base of a community with your skills? Are you a mentor for someone who is new in your field? Are you a student who is looking to gain knowledge from a social network? Are you using the internet to collaborate world-wide? Are you using internet productivity tools to participate in or manage a project or a team? These are just a few of the skills we will need to close the gap on the digital divide in the 21st century.

For the first time in our history, big cities and small rural communities are on level playing fields. Will the United States be the for-runners of the global economy a year from now?

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Footnotes:

  1. By Debra Lau Whelan — School Library Journal, 6/11/2008 2:00:00 PM http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/index.asp?layout=articlePrint&articleID=CA6569492 (062708)
]]> http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/podcast/what-is-a-digital-divide/feed/ 1 A library of Technology & Learning eBooks for Educators http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/web-20/a-library-of-technology-learning-ebooks-for-educators/ http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/web-20/a-library-of-technology-learning-ebooks-for-educators/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:27:29 +0000 Chandell Asuncion http://blogs.ksbe.edu/chasunci/resources/a-library-of-technology-learning-ebooks-for-educators/ If you are not already receiving Technology and Learning Magazine and Online Newsletter Subscription, you can get a preview of what they have to offer at their website. See their comprehensive eBook Library.

Here is just a sample of some of the titles you will find:

  1. Web 2.0: from Curious to Competent
  2. Do Our Students Measure Up? How to Define and Assess Student Technology Proficiency
  3. Taking One-to-One Computing to the Next Level– Laptop Learning Lightens Up Simple Storage Solutions
  4. Professional Development Through Just-in-Time Learning
  5. New students, new tools, new possibilities — Creating digital learning environments
  6. Guide to Classroom Presentations — Harnessing the Potential of Interactive Technologies, Media Savvy for Today’s Students and Teachers
  7. The Why and How of Interactive Whiteboards — Making a Difference, Tips and Tutorials for Purchase and Use
  8. Keeping Students Safe Online — Securing the Learning Environment, Addressing the Challenges of Internet-Assisted Learning
  9. PC Management in the Classroom: Kids, Computers, and Control
  10. 1:1 Computing Guidebook
  11. Digital Media in the Classroom — The Art of Digital Storytelling

And Much more…..

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