tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36059664592282053562024-03-07T21:09:14.810-08:00EDAD 536 - Lewis & Clark CollegeThoughts and reflections on how technology serves students in public education--and how it can help teachers deliver quality instruction in the 21st century.Todd Frimothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11484954643714312391noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605966459228205356.post-79467145964505928382012-03-01T20:04:00.002-08:002012-03-01T20:04:19.485-08:00Class for Session 8Presentation and Websites - The do's and don'ts<br />
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Web Design - Google Sites & iWeb<br />
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Manipulating graphics with iPhoto, PhotoShop, GraphicConverter<br />
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GarageBand/iMovieTodd Frimothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11484954643714312391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605966459228205356.post-89642845189579885532012-03-01T19:19:00.000-08:002012-03-01T19:19:14.561-08:00Steve HallidaySteve Halliday - March 1, 2012<br />
<ul><li>Convergent Media focus</li>
<li>changed when tablets came out -- mobility</li>
<li>Plastic Logic - the CUE didn't come out because </li>
<li>Liqua Vista</li>
<li>iInk - not backlit okay in light or darke</li>
<li>electroWedding</li>
<li>April 20011- Enhanced eBook - Al Gore's "Our Choice"</li>
<li>PushPopPress got bought out by Facebook</li>
<li>InfoGraphics, video, photos, interactive book</li>
<li>Richard Meyer</li>
<li>"Cognitive Load" - brain can only take so much.</li>
<li>"Dual Channel" Theory</li>
<li>Media is has specific strengths and weaknesses</li>
<li>Statistically in-different - btween iPad & book</li>
<li>Motivation isn't really considered </li>
<li>Long narrative over time, then motivation becomes an issue</li>
<li>Can be distracting</li>
<li>Homeless curriculum </li>
<li>Technopoly - book by Neil Postman</li>
<li>Prowst & the Squid - book by cognitive scientist - MaryAnn Wolf</li>
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We'll be looking at educational technology from 30,000 feet, as well as considering the efficiency and value of a "right-click"! Since the course is only a week long, the pace will be quick, but will be personalized enough to bring you along at<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tgylj4QIYck/ThHrOnpFEpI/AAAAAAAAAk0/pLZ384e1uGY/s1600/handsonkeyboard.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 129px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tgylj4QIYck/ThHrOnpFEpI/AAAAAAAAAk0/pLZ384e1uGY/s320/handsonkeyboard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625536045954437778" border="0" /></a> a reasonable comfort level.<br /><br />I look forward to our time together! See you on Monday, July 11 at the Dubach Mac Lab in Templeton! Let me know by email if you have questions. tfrimoth@lclark.edu.Todd Frimothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11484954643714312391noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605966459228205356.post-60138097044509333992011-02-12T23:52:00.000-08:002011-03-10T11:55:07.136-08:00Pushed to limit today!I felt I was leading you to the near frustration point with all that was presented today -- and it was only half of what I had planned! Please slow me down if I'm racing down the track too fast. Thanks for being patient and taking your time with this learning.<br /><br />What I didn't tell you is that Sugata Mitra returned to the TED conference this last Fall and presented a follow up. I've posted it on the class website, but also below. (I learned how to embed this into my blog just tonight! I'll show you if you're interested. Pretty easy.)<br /><br /><object height="326" width="446"><param name="movie" value="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="bgColor" value="#ffffff"> <param name="flashvars" value="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/dynamic/SugataMitra_2010G-medium.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/SugataMitra-2010G.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=949&introDuration=15330&adDuration=4000&postAdDuration=830&adKeys=talk=sugata_mitra_the_child_driven_education;year=2010;theme=how_the_mind_works;theme=new_on_ted_com;theme=unconventional_explanations;theme=rethinking_poverty;theme=a_taste_of_tedglobal_2010;event=TEDGlobal+2010;&preAdTag=tconf.ted/embed;tile=1;sz=512x288;"><embed src="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf" pluginspace="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#ffffff" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" flashvars="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/dynamic/SugataMitra_2010G-medium.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/SugataMitra-2010G.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=949&introDuration=15330&adDuration=4000&postAdDuration=830&adKeys=talk=sugata_mitra_the_child_driven_education;year=2010;theme=how_the_mind_works;theme=new_on_ted_com;theme=unconventional_explanations;theme=rethinking_poverty;theme=a_taste_of_tedglobal_2010;event=TEDGlobal+2010;" height="326" width="446"></embed></object><br /><br />I'll be in touch with our change of schedule. Thanks for flexing with me on Feb 22. Remember, we won't have class for sure that evening, and we're looking to use eLuminate, the web collaboration software that Gary has access to.<br /><br />Have a good week and we'll be in touch, soon!Todd Frimothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11484954643714312391noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605966459228205356.post-51984694505699014332011-02-12T14:02:00.001-08:002011-02-12T14:04:19.380-08:00Go to my <a href="https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHg5NzZmMnl4Y2xnanprSnNMUW5jaWc6MQ"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">survey</span></span></a>Todd Frimothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11484954643714312391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605966459228205356.post-88271877512055713312011-02-03T20:50:00.000-08:002011-02-03T21:54:16.781-08:00In the Trenches with Technology<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rQjaxJkzBqk/TUuUPBWwGjI/AAAAAAAAAkM/1WW-sCf9sQQ/s1600/ipod-touch-review.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 177px; height: 137px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rQjaxJkzBqk/TUuUPBWwGjI/AAAAAAAAAkM/1WW-sCf9sQQ/s320/ipod-touch-review.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569708349956561458" border="0" /></a>I received an interesting and hopeful email from a colleague today who works with my TeacherSource web project (something I'll share with you later on). Part of the deal is she was given a MacBook laptop and 8 iPod Touches and some software and a bit of training (though not much), and was asked to report back how she's using these tools. She teaches MS Literacy to mostly underachieving middle school students in a school loaded with high achievers. She's found the going a bit tedious and frustrating since our district wireless network is a throw together of consumer-based and old Apple Airport devices (you've seen them--they look like a flying saucer!). Mobile devices have stretched that network in ways we couldn't predict, but now are in the process of turning it over to an enterprise wireless system--one that's industrial-strength, as it should be for a school district our size.<br /><br />Though frustrated that the devices won't work just like she'd like them to, her hopefulness and great attitude shines through. She says:<br /><br />"I'm n<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rQjaxJkzBqk/TUuT6qhz1UI/AAAAAAAAAkE/hAj2vbfSiJA/s1600/ipodtouch.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 112px; height: 146px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rQjaxJkzBqk/TUuT6qhz1UI/AAAAAAAAAkE/hAj2vbfSiJA/s320/ipodtouch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569708000231544130" border="0" /></a>ot one to jump to technology as the be-all end-all - I believe strongly in the simple technologies, pencil and paper. Too often technology is used as glorified worksheets, developing only skinny knowledge. But I see this technology as a way to develop and access higher-level thinking skills: analysis of their own data, self-evaluation/reflection. I have been stunned at how the kids are really "hearing" their miscues and understanding them. Most reading assessment is "hidden" - we listen and give feedback, but they can't "hear" it. "<br /><br />This teacher is a veteran, in-the-trenches middle school teacher. She's seen the wave of "new this and new that" come into her classroom--and she's dealt with it. Some good, some not so good. But this kind of technology seems different and deeper.<br /><br />She sums up her email simply and succinctly:<br /><br />"...sorry to ramble on - I am having fun figuring this out."<br /><br />That's all I needed to hear.Todd Frimothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11484954643714312391noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605966459228205356.post-37256867783963019512011-01-30T21:51:00.000-08:002011-01-30T21:57:27.406-08:00Tuesday's ClassDear Class,<br /><br />I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday evening! Remember to try and get a post on your blog reflecting on our first class together. Thanks to those who have done so. If you can figure it out, also try to "Follow" each other. You can see everyone's blogs by clicking <a href="http://frimoth.com/EDAD536-Spr2011/studentblogs-Spr2011.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">HERE</span></a>.<br /><br />Also, try to take the <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFRsTE5yQVlxQVMwVWlZODl3WHItMFE6MQ">EDAD 536 Pre-Assessment</a>. No worries if you don't know any of the terms. Take you BEST guess...have fun with it!<br /><br />Lastly, be thinking of some technology integration you've seen in and around your school--both the good and not so good. Come ready to share.<br /><br />Let me know if you have questions.Todd Frimothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11484954643714312391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605966459228205356.post-25999868576554246292011-01-22T15:27:00.000-08:002011-01-22T15:39:20.156-08:00Spring 2011 Class Welcome!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rQjaxJkzBqk/TTtqc1mQEOI/AAAAAAAAAjo/p-7alLamCyc/s1600/IMG_1803.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 226px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rQjaxJkzBqk/TTtqc1mQEOI/AAAAAAAAAjo/p-7alLamCyc/s320/IMG_1803.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565158808202776802" border="0" /></a>What a pleasure it was to meet all of you today and to learn a little of your background in education and in your comfort/use of technology. Like you, I'm going to keep up with some blogging throughout our time together, and possibly beyond if it seems helpful.<br /><br />My apologies for not asking you to bring your laptops today. I'm hoping to get the lab for future classes, so stay tuned if there's a change.<br /><br />The class dates and times, won't change as far as I know.<br /><br />Be sure to email me your Blog Title so I can post it on our class page.<br />http://frimoth.com/EDAD536-Spr2011/techclass-4.html<br /><br />Remember to be exploring <a href="http://ted.com/">TED.com</a> and completing your <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFRsTE5yQVlxQVMwVWlZODl3WHItMFE6MQ">EdTEch Pre-Assessment</a> when you have time. Also, watch for tech integration in your building! See you on Tuesday, Feb 1 at 5:30!Todd Frimothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11484954643714312391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605966459228205356.post-64003102753228341552009-09-30T22:15:00.000-07:002009-09-30T22:43:15.489-07:00Welcome Fall 2009 Students!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rQjaxJkzBqk/SsRBXLhTIYI/AAAAAAAAATc/K0NxdkWNoVc/s1600-h/Hallstatt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 172px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rQjaxJkzBqk/SsRBXLhTIYI/AAAAAAAAATc/K0NxdkWNoVc/s320/Hallstatt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387502920727208322" border="0" /></a>Welcome to EDAD 536 for the Fall semester at Lewis & Clark!<br /><br />Please view the <a href="http://frimoth.com/techclass-2.html">course syllabus and overview</a>. This course is designed to expand your thinking to consider the role of technology in your school.<br /><br />We'll explore questions like:<br />Is it important for my students and teachers to be information literate?<br />What is information literacy?<br />Is technology something we have to teach? Is there another way to embed technology?<br /><br />I look forward to having you in class!Todd Frimothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11484954643714312391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605966459228205356.post-6198102047428953542009-02-04T22:36:00.001-08:002009-02-04T22:54:25.093-08:00Web Focus on ThursdayOn Thursday and then the following week, we will be spending our time focusing on the Web, a bit of it's history, some basic components of a site that you may not already know, look at the "source" code for no more than 2 minutes (I promise), and then the construction of a site using our Google accts. You'll be amazed how easy it is!<br /><br />We'll also have a guest speaker, Paul Navarre of Net Interactions. Paul is a web developer and programmer and is very keen on developing in the education realm. He's got some great ideas and vision for what the web can do for teachers, administrators and students!<br /><br />See you tomorrow night!Todd Frimothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11484954643714312391noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605966459228205356.post-47487155903664245512009-01-29T07:33:00.000-08:002009-01-29T07:58:50.589-08:00Jan 29 Class<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/media/signal-to-noise/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 147px; height: 62px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rQjaxJkzBqk/SYHPW_D_zSI/AAAAAAAAAFs/aU8eGR2R9vo/s400/s2n_logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296742630556683554" border="0" /></a><br />I'm excited for tonight's class! Our first guest speaker is due to come at around 7:00PM. He is the video producer for the Beaverton School District, Scott Hacke. He is a classroom teacher with K-12 experience, has integrated video into his classroom since the beginning, and has created one of the state's leading moving images festival called "<a href="http://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/media/signal-to-noise/">Signal to Noise</a>".<br /><br />Before Scott's arrival, we will be going around our "Center Court" sharing our school plans, then reading from Andrew Zucker's book, <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Transforming Schools with Technology</span>, then looking at various applications that help support student learning.<br /><br />See you tonight!Todd Frimothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11484954643714312391noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605966459228205356.post-6503184829530050632009-01-22T12:43:00.000-08:002009-01-22T13:56:17.480-08:00Looking forward to seeing you all at tonight's class.<br /><br />Here are some cool sites found this week:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cio.com/article/477215/Obama_s_Top_Tech_Tools?source=nlt_cioinsider">Obama's Top Tech Tools</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/rob_forbes_on_ways_of_seeing.html">Rob Forbes TED Video</a> on Design - mostly on visual art, but he mentions technology at the end, <span style="font-weight: bold;">BUT you must watch the ending commercial.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.edweek.org/ew/topics/technology/index.html">Education Week/Technology --</a>Great updated news from EdWeek.org<br /><br /><a href="http://ncte.org/positions/statements/21stcentdefinition">NCTE</a> - 21st Century Literacies<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ncte.org/library/NCTEFiles/Resources/Positions/Framework_21stCent_Curr_Assessment.pdf">NCTE</a> - 21st Century Curr & Assess - Thinking, critical, evaluative skills--incl tech toolsTodd Frimothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11484954643714312391noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3605966459228205356.post-14826658796343678832009-01-15T15:16:00.000-08:002009-01-15T15:23:26.276-08:00Welcome class to EDAD 536 at Lewis & Clark College.<br /><br />I hope to use this as my platform for sharing information about how I can help and support you through this class. It's my hope that it's fun, engaging and that the time flies by!<br /><br />Your first assignment is to "comment" on this "post". You can respond simply or tell me what your really think! But in order to do this, you'll have to sign up for a Google account.<br /><br />THEN, you will create your own blog--and it will be on this platform where you will share your thoughts and reflections each week.Todd Frimothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11484954643714312391noreply@blogger.com4