Seminar 3 Padlet by

Rebecca, Nicolette, Lyrrah

nsarin — 2014-02-05 15:05:12 UTC

Here is the tutorial I we used. Some problems we faced were whether we needed an email account to make a wall. We created a wall without an email and once we exited out of the website the page no longer existed. So we created an account so we can alter the background and change the password if need be. This program we feel is easy to use. Enjoy!

Week 1:

nsarin — 2014-02-06 15:25:01 UTC

Explain the tutorial you used to create your Blog, Twitter, Padlet, or Wiki and explain problems or issues that were present that you faced when starting your account. Share any tips you have to help those use their site.

Week 2:

Are there any points in the Kaleidoscope Chapter 28 with which you disagree?

Are there other aspects to effective classroom management that you think should

have been discussed? If so, what are they?

Week 3:

After reading K-15, whose fault is it when the students are caught cheating? (Ex:

student, teacher, school, parents, peers)

Week 4:

After reading both sections, to what extent would you teach about religion? And

then come up with a solution on how to fix the achievement gap in your classroom

if you were to have one?

Week 5:

What is the order of importance, in your opinion, of the three priorities of high-performing

schools?

Victoria

alastrina_tori — 2014-02-10 19:51:47 UTC

To create the twitter account we did not need to use a tutorial because most people in out group already knew how to use a twitter, and I think most of us have personal twitter accounts. To create the account first we made our own google email address, the followed the steps on twitter on how to create an account. We did not face many problems while creating our account, because like I said before we were all familiar with it. Our biggest problem was coming up with a prompt that could be answered in under 140 characters.

Julie - Week 1

2014-02-11 00:36:21 UTC

This is a video we used to make our wiki. You go to the wiki website (we used wikispaces) and then join as a teacher to make an account. We had issues with having others access our wiki site. Due to privacy settings (since it is a classroom wiki) we needed to manually invite each member of the class.

Jeanette

2014-02-11 00:41:38 UTC

We really didn't have to watch any tutorials to make a blogspot because Yenny knew how to make one. You just have to sign up with a gmail email. You follow the instructions blogspot gives you, and after you're done you can edit your background to something different. There were really no conflicts with making the account. The most difficult part was choosing a question that would spark a conversation without people writing pages on the subject, that's why we chose a word limit.

Melany

2014-02-11 01:04:08 UTC

Making a Wiki page was sort of difficult because I had never learned on a wiki or even known what it was. I thought I could make a wiki on Blackboard and I found a great tutorial on it (below) but instead we ended up making it on wikispaces.com. The first problem was that we had to think up of names for the username and the URL which was confusing. I tried to make all the members of the group administrators but I don't think that worked out. The wiki is useful for group discussions and projects. It allows you to track the student's progress.

Chris

2014-02-11 03:13:52 UTC

Working with BlogSpot was relatively easy, all you need is a

gmail email. From there, you can customize the template or text;

the possibilities are endless. Tips I would share is to make the blog

colorful, something that appeals to the audience's eye. One difficulty the

group had was figuring out what to do because there are many features

and I felt like we did not fully explore the capabilities of BlogSpot.

Nathali

2014-02-11 03:17:42 UTC

Twitter is one of the most commonly forms of social media. Because of this, most

of the members of our group were aware of how to create and use it. First, we had to

create a new gmail account for the twitter. Then, we created a username and password

following the simple steps that Twitter instructed. Making a Twitter account was fairly

simple, and we didn't come across many problems. The question that are going to be

asked will have to be simple because individuals are only given 140 characters.

Amie

cartasamie — 2014-02-11 03:48:26 UTC

I was nervous to get started with Wiki because It is not something I was used to but luckily there were tutorial videos that were extremely helpful. The video I used was the video below. The main problem we faced was having to manually invite each member of our class in order for them to participate. What I found interesting was that Wikispaces gives you the option of modifying someone's work as well as contribute to it. Overall, this is a great way for people to share their opinions/thoughts and have others feed off of it and learn from each other.

Iman

imans94 — 2014-02-11 04:40:30 UTC

As Chris pointed out, our blogspot doesn't need anything special except for a personal Gmail account.

When making a blog, it is important to pick a a popular topic. This topic should also be an interest to you.. Try to keep your blog colorful, engaging, and relatable to the audieance.

Logan

2014-02-11 13:53:05 UTC

Making our class twitter account was super easy as most of us (including me) already had a twitter. For anyone who doesn't know how to make one though, the first step is to go to www.twitter.com and enter an email address and password. After that, users enter a little bit more personal information and select as username. Once that's been done, you will have successfully created a new twitter account. The only slight problem we had was deciding on a prompt that could be answered in 140 characters or less. Twitter for the most part is pretty self explanatory, but one tip I guess I could give is about hashtags (like #this), which aren't just twitter language, but can also be used to search for information on twitter. For example, every tweet containing #SportCenterTop10 is grouped in the same category, so if you searched for that hashtag you could easily find all the tweets related to the top 10.

Yenny Week 1

2014-02-11 15:18:00 UTC

There are several blog sites; there's

Wordpress, Tumblr, and Google Blogger.

We used Google Blogger, which I've used

before. The only real drawback is that in

order to comment on the posts, you

need a G-mail account, which not every-

one has. Students couldn't use their web-

mail account, which was disappointing.

Dalia

2014-02-11 22:03:58 UTC

To make the Twitter account, we created an email and then we used that email to create the account on the Twitter website. Then, we simply followed the instructions to make a username and password and were able to start making posts afterwards.

<font><font>Melany</font></font>

2014-02-17 21:38:14 UTC

I do not explicitly disagree with any points in the article. However, the article did not warn that teacher-student relationships should be kept at a professional level. There are many laws that limit the interaction between teachers and students.

Nathali

2014-02-18 01:42:15 UTC

After reading the section about discipline, I began to think about the appropriate forms of punishment for students. Most people have said that the punishment should fit the crime, but what does that exactly mean? A teacher must demonstrate discipline in an authoritative way. I also agree with what Melany said; the author should have discussed the proper relationship between students and teachers.

Danielle

2014-02-18 04:29:41 UTC

Creating a wiki page was sort of difficult at first but after watching the tutorial it was a little bit easier. The main problem that we faced as a group was that we had to invited everyone manually so we could get everyone on the page. As Amie stated it is a great way for everyone to express their opinions and to learn from each other.

Amie

cartasamie — 2014-02-18 04:31:22 UTC

I feel that classroom management strategies depend on the grade level. I agree that establishing clear rules and procedures show students what I expect out of them but it will be different for Elementary school students because I may need to warn them multiple times because younger students will forget. I also feel that older students seem to care less about the consequences. As a teacher, we will need to be familiar with what works for what grade level.

Julie - Week 2

2014-02-18 13:14:15 UTC

I agree with most of the points addressed in the article, but it could have included a warning to teachers of the legal boundaries in regards to having personal relationships with their students. I think the article also could have addressed allowing students some responsibility in the classroom setting. Having class jobs for example that are assigned on a rotating basis could allow students some control over the class routine and environment. Class jobs may ultimately lead to increased student motivation to keep the classroom a clean and welcoming place for all.

Victoria Week 2

alastrina_tori — 2014-02-18 17:13:47 UTC

I did not specifically disagree with any

part of the reading, yet as most of us

have posted on here the relationship

between the students and the teacher

was not clearly defined. The relationship

needs to stay on a professional level at all

times, especially when not at school.

Dalia

2014-02-18 17:15:40 UTC

In k-28, I disagree with some of the wording in the article. Even

though the author defined dominance in the classroom in positive

terms, the word "dominance" implies that the teacher is extraordinarily

strict. I do not think anything else should have been mentioned in the

article because it was written in great detail .

Chris

2014-02-19 01:21:59 UTC

I disagree with the establishing of clear

learning goals. You cannot hope to accomplish

everything, let alone planned goals. Sometimes,

things do not go according to plan or you have to

reevaluate goals.

Yenny Week 2

2014-02-19 01:36:43 UTC

I didn't particularly disagree with anything in K28, although I did question the author's use of the term "educational suicide." Classroom management is one of those areas in which I have very little knowledge and experience. I found the article extremely helpful, but it failed to mention students with special needs in the classroom.

Jeanette Week 2

2014-02-20 02:42:58 UTC

I agreed with most of the points made in K28. I agree with Melany and Julie on the point where the article should discuss appropriate relationships between students and teachers. I also agree with Victoria where the relationship needs to stay professional with the students inside and outside of school.

Week 3-Victoria

alastrina_tori — 2014-02-20 04:14:43 UTC

After reading the articles I believe that it is a mixture of peoples fault when a student is caught cheating. It may be the teachers fault because they did not establish the material well enough for the students. It can be the students fault for not paying attention in class of studying enough outside of class. Peers may influence the fact that students cheat, they could encourage it and say that it doesn't matter if they cheat. Parents role in cheating would be establishing moral character in their children. I don't however think it would directly be the school's fault. The school cannot directly control how the teachers teach the lessons (if they teach the subject enough for students to feel prepared) or the students (if they have moral character and studied at home).

Iman / Week 2

imans94 — 2014-02-20 04:19:50 UTC

The points made in K28 were reasonable and easy to understand. To piggyback off Jeanette, Melany, and Julie, roles and relationships should have been discussed as well.

The author also seemed to ignore the diverse levels of students in the classrooms while "managing" a classroom.

Iman / Week 3

imans94 — 2014-02-20 04:23:42 UTC

When a student is caught cheating, the easiest person to blame is the student. However, there is no exact answer as to who is the cause of this.

In the instances of cheating I witnessed, the student had an LD, and didn't get the attention or the help he needed, so he went to extremes of cheating into getting his grade. While he was to blame, because it was his idea, the teacher should have made sure he was receiving the extra help the student needed in order to succeed and reach the level of understanding.

Not one person to blame, but maybe try to look at the cause of the student going to extremes of cheating and reevaluate and rethink things.

Melany Week 3

2014-02-20 05:37:21 UTC

It is a combination of many factors that come into play when students cheat. I agree with Iman because she states that the cause might be a bigger issue than the cheating itself. Students cheat for many reasons: competitiveness, pressure to get the grade, disinterest in the teacher or class, etc. The student is at fault the most because they know they should seek help or study harder to honestly achieve the grades. Second are the teachers and the parents. Setting ridiculous expectations will only lead to dishonest ways of reaching them. Peers often pressure smart students to allow them to cheat off of their assignments. These students feel the need to be accepted by their peers.

Dalia- Week 3

2014-02-20 18:23:47 UTC

Even though the Kaleidoscope reading put a lot of blame on the teacher and school system, I have to say that there are many factors that contribute to cheating. It could be that students are not being taught the future consequences for cheating and do not fully comprehend why cheating is such an unethical act. If a teacher is not explaining to students why cheating is unethical , then the teacher is partially to blame for the problem. For example, students need to be taught that if they cheat they are not learning and that they can suffer serious consequences when they are adults if they are caught cheating.

Chris Week 3

2014-02-21 00:05:56 UTC

The student is to blame when caught cheating. If they are

using any illegal means of obtaining answers (i.e. cells, Morse Code), then

that is their fault. However, if the teacher is providing answers on tests, in order

to cover up their scores, then the teacher is to blame.

I do believe it is the teacher's job to emphasize that cheating is wrong, at least talk about it

when they are discussing the syllabus.

It should also be emphasized that students need to do their own work, that their original work

is better than copying another answer. If they do not understand, they should have studied more or

asked for help.

Melany Week 4

2014-02-21 22:29:53 UTC

Religion is a touchy subject in most public schools, as stated in the article. I would find out all the restrictions a school has on teaching religion to the class so I don't make any mistakes. I will teach about religion when it is relevant to the course material. For example, if the class is learning about Asian cultures I will bring up the topic of Buddhism and how the religion shaped beliefs of some Asian peoples. Teaching religion shouldn't be about proseletyzing the students. It should be about educating them on different ways of life.

The best thing to do when there's a situation of an achievement gap is to assess students and figure out which subject area they struggle the most in. Then, incorporate the subject or topic in everyday lessons so they are familiar with the topic and also get to practice it in different ways.

Nathali/Week 3

2014-02-23 18:53:43 UTC

For the most part, students cheat because they think that grades

are the most important facet of an education, rewards given by

parents or teachers, and their indifference toward teacher

expectations. I think that it is the teacher's responsibility to teach

students that learning should be the ultimate goal. Teachers should

set possible expectations in their classrooms so that students have a

clear understanding of what is expected of them.

Dalia- Week 4

2014-02-23 20:47:07 UTC

I would only teach the neutral aspects of religion, as the Kaleidoscope reading suggested and I would only teach religion if
it was required. In other words, I would just state the facts about the different religious beliefs if it was required of me. When it comes to the achievement gap, the best thing to do is to treat all students equally and not exclude students who are at a disadvantage. For example, it would be unfair for a teacher to make an expensive field trip that would exclude students who cannot afford to go on the trip. Overall, there are small changes in attitudes that can have a tremendous positive impact on the achievement gap and that can reduce it.

Victoria Week 4

alastrina_tori — 2014-02-24 02:33:10 UTC

If I was teaching in a public school I would stay away from the topic of religion because it can be a sensitive topic for many students; especially if they are of a religion that is not "typical" in the school. The only time that I would teach about religion would be if it was relevant to the topics I was supposed to be covering. I would never preach my beliefs; but I could explain the beliefs of others. When teachers are teaching about religion they should never be pressing their religion on others.

If I noticed an achievement gap in my classroom I would obviously try to close it. The way in which I would do this would be to compare the highest and lowest ranking students and aim to have the distance between there scores grow closer. The achievement gap will never be completely closed because students always range in academic levels but i could aim to close it by reviewing the material that the lower ranking student needs more often.

Julie - Week 4

2014-02-24 19:02:22 UTC

At the elementary level, I would teach about the various customs of religious holidays including the traditional clothing worn and foods prepared. I would teach about such holidays at around the time that they occur during the school year in order to bring awareness to students of the many holidays and practices that make up the culture of the greater community. Teaching about the holidays of various religions would help to clarify any misunderstandings and would ultimately assist with teaching respect for cultural differences.

In order to close the achievement gap in my future classroom, I would first make sure to continuously remind my students that they are capable and that I believe in them just as they should believe in themselves. I would also incorporate fun learning opportunities throughout my lesson to keep the students engaged in the content. For example, when teaching elementary math I will make sure to incorporate the use of manipulatives such as colored cubes in order to make learning addition a more hands-on and enjoyable experience.

Julie - Week 3

2014-02-24 19:40:06 UTC

Students are more likely to cheat depending upon how teachers prioritize the importance of learning. In a classroom environment where the teacher emphasizes the value of good grades, high test scores, and "being smart", students are more likely to cheat. On the other hand, students are less likely to cheat if the teacher establishes a classroom environment where learning is the objective goal and purpose of their education.

Amie- Week 3

cartasamie — 2014-02-24 23:01:42 UTC

Students cheat because they do not like the feeling of failure. The curriculum as well as teachers put a lot of pressure on students to get perfect scores on tests, essays, quizzes, etc. I believe it is up to the teacher to show students that cheating is not always the answer because in the real world you either get it or you don't so it is best to try your best and be honest with yourself. I also feel that teachers should be willing to give students extra points here and there so the students get the chance to get a better overall grade in the class.

Amie- Week 4

cartasamie — 2014-02-24 23:12:15 UTC

The main problem with teaching religion in schools is the fact that most textbooks do not bring up that topic. If textbooks involved religion, it would be a great way to guide teachers into the topic. Teaching religion depends on the grade level. In elementary schools, religion will be brought up when talking about traditions, holidays, symbols and some religious histories. In the older grades, it is important that teachers have a clear sense of how religion relates to the curriculum because it can be a sensitive topic to talk about.

In order to close the achievement gap in my future classroom, I will keep in mind that all my students are battling something whether it's at home or in the school. I will be sure to communicate with parents to be on the same page as them and get a sense of how they have raised their child. Most importantly, I will not favor a student or give up on any of my students. All students deserve the same attention and feedback in order to be the best they can be.

Chris Week 4

2014-02-25 01:13:05 UTC

Because I will be teaching history, I will be discussing the backgrounds of religions that pop up in the textbook. With World History comes topics of the rise of Islam and Christianity as those are some of the reasons why certain civilizations exist. I hope with a historical understand that it will create cultural awareness and possibly disprove the stereotypes.

To close the achievement gap is dependent on the student's willingness to learn. I understand there are issues that affect's a student's ability to perform at school and I will do my best to be understanding and helpful. For my future teaching, I will have to emphasize my expectations, and inspire the idea that everyone doing their best will make them successful.

Jeanette Week 3

2014-02-25 01:45:56 UTC

I feel like the student is to blame when they are caught cheating. Most teachers don't resort to cheating, although some will to improve their grades and scores. If that's the case, then the teacher is to blame. Teachers and parents should be telling the students that cheating is wrong, and studying is the answer to passing tests and quizzes and projects.

Jeanette Week 4

2014-02-25 01:48:40 UTC

While in the public school setting, I would try to stay away from the topic of religion. If it were to enhance a lesson or help the students understand something better, then I would get into it a little bit, but not much. I don't believe specific religions have a place in a public school setting because of the amount of diversity public schools can have.

To close an achievement gap, I would make sure I was responding to the needs of all the students in my classroom. All students have a right to be in the classroom and to learn in a way that is most beneficial to them. I would tell my students I believe in them and I know they can achieve great things in the classroom. You can't favor students and you can't put students in a corner, they have to be treated the same.

Danielle -Week 3

2014-02-25 05:57:04 UTC

It could be any of them student, teacher, parent, peers, school. The student could because they are the one doing the cheating while all of the other choices are all influencers to cheating because they could all pressure the student. The student could be like what if I can’t keep my grades up for sports, or what if my parents are disappointed in me and I could never get them to be proud in me. Everyone is a factor to cheating so it is no more faults to one person as it is to everyone else.

Danielle -Week 2

2014-02-25 06:03:07 UTC

In Kaleidoscope chapter 28 the only thing that I disagree with would be the wording. I feel like this chapter wording was too strong for what it actually meant. I feel like they should choose more wisely with word choice because one change can make a huge difference.

Iman - Week 4

2014-02-25 13:55:20 UTC

At the elementary level, the teacher can go into religion holidays and tolerance of other religions. As a school, teacher can also come together and try to make a "culture day" where students of all cultures and religions dress according to their customs/religions and talk to the class about their customs/religions. I, as a future educator, will not touch grounds too much on religion, rather state facts that are present in the students' readings.

To close the achievement gap, teachers are to ensure that students and confident and comfortable in the learning environment. Motivation keeps students attentive and positive reinforcement, as well. Acknowledge a student's correct answer or good test grade. Also, teachers can offer tutoring after school or during lunch times for students who are still struggling. Making lessons fun and interactive as well as understandable and manageable to all students is also important!

Dalia-Week 5

2014-02-26 19:11:57 UTC

Of the three priorities of excellent schools, I would say the most

important priority is social equity because a school where teachers

are unable to accommodate for diverse learners and offer the same

opportunities for all students is a school that will fail. The next priority

is academic excellence because one of the main purposes of going to

school is to learn. Lastly, the next priority is to have a school that is

developmentally responsive to the needs of students because students

need different types of support based on their age.

Jeanette Week 5

2014-02-26 21:24:08 UTC

1. socially equitable

2. academically excellent

3. developmentally responsive

Chris Week 5

2014-02-27 00:05:00 UTC

1.) Academically excellent

2.) Developmentally responsive

3.) Socially equitable

Melany-Week 5

2014-02-27 04:48:03 UTC

The most important criteria is academically excellent. Students attend school to learn; teachers are responsible for providing rich learning experiences which means knowing the student body you are teaching. The next priority is socially equitable, democratic and fair. Students should have their voices and opinions heard, along with parents and teachers. The last is developmentally responsive. This isn't the least important but the other two are most essential to learning.

Danielle -Week 5

2014-02-27 05:59:10 UTC

1.Academically Excellent

2.Socially Equitable

3. Developmentally Responsive

Question 6/Week 6

nsarin — 2014-02-28 00:29:36 UTC

To gain access to question 6 you must go to the following wall.

http://www.padlet.com/wall/sem3quest6

The password is still jackson3 so it will be easier to track the answers from the questions instead of it scattered all over the place.

Thank you!

Iman - week5

2014-02-28 00:57:53 UTC

1. developmentally responsive

2. academically excellent

3. socially responsive

Amie- Week 5

cartasamie — 2014-02-28 04:45:29 UTC

1. Social Equity

2. Academic Excellence

3. Developmental Responsiveness

Julie - Week 5

2014-03-01 00:41:04 UTC

The three priorities of high performing schools are as follows: academic excellence in which all students are challenged to do their best; a developmentally responsive program; and a socially equitable, democratic, and fair school. I believe that a school's primary mission is that of educating its students. Therefore providing an excellent academic program is of utmost importance. However closely following that priority is a school which is developmentally responsive to its students. In order for students to reach their maximum potential it is important for them to be in an environment in which they are comfortable. Such an environment must also address the students' social and emotional needs by offering them additional services to meet those needs. By providing a caring educational environment for the students, children will ultimately be more open to learning. I also believe that social equity is just as important as being developmentally responsive. It is a similar priority that specifically addresses the inclusion of students with special needs into an excellent academic and extracurricular program by providing the support necessary for all students to achieve their greatest potential.

Nathali- Week 4

faiscan — 2014-03-02 15:28:23 UTC

Teaching about religion in the public school system is a very controversial topic; most teachers try to avoid engaging students in discussions about religion. I think that it would be beneficial for students, especially those in elementary and middle school, to learn about the types of cultures and holidays that are celebrated around the world. If students are informed, they are more likely to be tolerant of those religions and respect each other. At the school where I did my field experience, students participated in an event called "Cultures Around the World," which emphasized tolerance of other cultures.

In order to minimize the achievement gap in my classroom, I would try to understand that every student has strengths and weaknesses. Not only should they be acknowledged, but they should be assessed and worked on. Interest in academic success must be shown in order for students to work at their best ability. As a teacher, I must also know my students on a personal level to understand if they are progressing in a positive way.

Nathali- Week 5

faiscan — 2014-03-02 16:22:32 UTC

1. Socially Equitable

2. Academic excellence

3. Developmental Responsiveness

Yenny Week 3

ylc1992 — 2014-03-04 03:34:22 UTC

It depends on the situation, but, in a word, cheating can be blamed on the student's environment. Students are most likely to cheat if a) the student is presented with material that is boring, irrelevant, or overwhelming, b) if more emphasis is put on "getting good grades" than anything else, and c) if the teacher lacks a connection or understanding with the students. No one individual can be wholly blamed for cheating, especially since cheating is not usually a result of incompetency in either the student or teacher, but mostly a result in poor pedagogy and pressure to achieve high grades rather than "learn for the sake of learning."

Yenny Week 4

ylc1992 — 2014-03-04 04:28:38 UTC

I would teach religion in public schools for informational purposes. Religion in necessary in subjects such as history and literature, but it is also important to learn about religions if a school environment is to be accepting and embracing of diversity. In a religion class, the instructor would cover the three major religions (Christianity/ Catholicism, Judaism, and Islam) and go into their origins, the story of their prophets, the significance of holy texts, their impact on major historical events and their influence on literature and culture, their customs, and the extent of their influence in today's world. It may even be a good idea to discuss extremists religious activities in each group of people. I think it is important to not only highlight the similarities, but also the differences. If possible, the instructor could perhaps touch upon other religions (Buddhism, Daosim, Hinduism, Wiccan, etc). As for the achievement gap, I believe the best approach (though perhaps not the most practical) would be individual instruction for the lower performing students. If possible, the students who consistently show a struggle in understanding the material would be taken aside and evaluated for the possibility of a learning disability. If this is not the cause of the student's struggle in class, then perhaps a different teaching approach would be best. High performing students could tutor low performing students both inside ad outside the classroom, teachers could have brief after school sessions with struggling students and modify the assignments and material for the students. Differentiation is key.

Yenny Week 5

ylc1992 — 2014-03-04 04:41:52 UTC

1. Developmental Responsiveness

2. Social Equity

3. Academic Excellence

If schools put developmental responsiveness (a sensitivity to differentiating according to student needs) first and social equity (which constitutes a safe and accepting environment for students of all walks of life so that "different" is not a negative thing) second, I truly believe number 3, academic excellence will happen naturally.

Video: Flipping the Classroom

nsarin — 2014-03-04 15:27:21 UTC

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