Journal #2

"They like to hear quick sounds and they are very organized. They are also good spellers who can imagine and visualize the words in their minds. In addition, visual students have good handwriting, and they can remember the spelling of the words by writing the words on paper rather than by moving their mouths and pronouncing words as they read. They also like to learn by using pictures, maps, and charts" (Al-Failkawei, 2005).

      Out of the particular learning types that were described in this article, I feel that I would be considered a "visual learner." I found this statement interesting because while I agree with it for the most part, I find issues with the descriptions of certain characteristics. I do fairly well in my spelling abilities, and my consciousness is word based. Though, I must admit I'm not the tidiest person, and I have the handwriting of a 5th grader. I further find error with this statement because it has always been my assumption that, for the most part, writers tend to be a bit disorganized. Well, that's the stereotype anyway.  In general, I usually don't like to assume certain characteristic based on abilities or life style choices. There is always an exception, I suppose.

 "Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies/Learning Styles." Learning Styles and Diverse Learners. Wiki, 2011. Print. 

comp. "Learning styles." youtube, 2006. web. 29 Jan 2012

Activity #2

From the Learning Style test we were instructed to complete, it was revealed that I learn strongly from reading/writing. Before taking the test I was pretty sure I already knew the answer, but it's nice to have confirmation. The test went on to explain to me that in order to learn more efficently I should consider making lists, and re-reading information. I agree with this because I already use this method, and it seems to have worked so far.

As you can see, I'm not much of an artist. My attempt was to emphasize the eyes. The purple things are suppose to be my glasses.

Technology and my learning style:

• "advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources."

Because I am a English Education major, and a bit of a writer, I understand the inportance of respecting copyrighted material and sourcing information.

• promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.

As a learner who most benefits from reading/writing, I feel comfortable blogging and using other methods in order to get my ideas out through the web.

contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community. Since I'm best at reading, I would be able to discover new information. through technology, that would contribute to the school.

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Poll everywhere

You can find my poll here.

Double Entry Journal 1

"That classroom needs new ways of measuring progress, tailored to digital times — rather than to the industrial age or to some artsy utopia where everyone gets an Awesome for effort." (Heffernen)

 

     This particular quote reveals the overall emphasis of the journal article. With this statement the author seems to be expressing that we must upgrade our classrooms to keep up with the technology of the time. It seems to me that some of our elders would choose to ignore this progress, and stick to a more traditional means of educating our students. In my opinion this way of thinking is simply living in the past, while our life is in the future. Just because one willfully ignores change, doesn’t mean the change doesn’t occur. I believe such thinking will only rob our youth of an education that will be beneficial to their future. A future, I might add, that they will create. We as Americans must adapt, or else we’ll be left in the dust. 

Heffernan, Virginia. "Education Needs a Digital-Age Upgrade." New York Times. (2011): n. page. Web. 21 Jan. 2012.

 Gardner, Howard, perf. "Big Thinkers: Howard Gardner on Digital Youth." Edutopia, 2009. web. 21 Jan 2012.

Introductory

Hello there, fellow future mind molders! I'm Whitney: Master of words, enchanter in ink, and sorcerer on paper. I'm originally from Barbour County, but now I live here in Fairmont. My major is English Education, and I'm technically a junior. I spend my days devouring words, and soaking up any information my mind will retain. My ultimate dream is to teach college level English, but I think it wise to start small with high school. I don't see myself being too picky about the grade in which I teach, but I would definitely prefer a more mature classroom. I would like to have the academic freedom to engage in semi-controversial subject matter, and you can't really do that with the younger ones. I'm looking forward to the new semester, along with the opinions of my peers.