Millenial Score Take 2

 When I retook the quiz my  Millennial score was 62, which was a little bit lower than the other members of my group. http://pewresearch.org/millennials/quiz/index.php I feel my score was this low because I still have a pretty old school set life. I don't have any tattoos, my only piercings are on my ears, my parents have been married my whole life, and I am very religious. As far as my results are concerned, in relation to my teaching and my students learning, I really don't think it makes much of a difference. I have always believed that different people have different beliefs and ways of lives. I am and always have been very open to differences, and I am willing to adapt to whatever situation I am in.

Frand's 10 characteristics of the information mind set are as follows: computers aren't technology, Internet is better than TV, reality is no longer real, doing rather than knowing, Nintendo over logic, multitasking as a way of life, typing rather than handwriting, staying connected, zero tolerance for delays, and finally consumer/creator blurring. Honestly, I don't remember the first time I used a computer, so to me it wouldn't really be technology. I agree that Internet is better than TV even though I still find TV valuable. Reality is not longer real, with this I strongly agree. With all the different programs out there for altering video and picture you never really know what is real. In our age information does have a very short self life. Therefore, people today are less likely to be interested in knowing things. Often times they are more about doing it, and on this section I am quite split. For me I would often go out and do things rather than know things, but I still feel that learning is very important. I am not much of a gamer so I have never really been the trial and error type. When I am learning and doing school work I would rather take my time and get it done right the first time. Multitasking for me, is a way of life. I have many different things going on at all times and I am very good at tackling it all simultaneously. Additionally, I am 100% typing over handwriting. I am a very avid user of social networking sites and cell phones, and I find them important in today's world to stay connected. I must admit that I have a very low tolerance for delay. The quickness with witch this age has given us things has caused me to be quite impatient. However, this is something I work on correcting on a daily basis. Finally I agree with consumer/creator blurring. Most times when I view things online I have no idea who actually created it.
Overall I feel that I am in the 10 characteristics. I feel it is very important to be in, because today's society is based on these characteristics. If we have a lack of the information age it could be very bad for us. We must stay up with the changing technology if we want to continue to succeed in today's world. I had my younger brother take this quiz and his score was a 92. He was born even deeper into the information age so I feel he is even more technologically dependent.

State Comparisons

West Virginia seems to be doing pretty well seeing as it is pretty close to the top of the list.   According to my list there are 43 other states below WV including the national public and DoDEA.  Above WV there are 9 states including the District of Columbia, and our placement puts WV above average.  Below is a picture of the scatter chart created using the data.

Google Sites

I had created a website on Google Sites before, but I was rather confused when making my most recent site.  I had the most trouble creating the pages that would go on the sidebar.  However, after some playing around I got it all figured out.  I created a link to three separate pages my blog, resume, and rubric.  Additionally I created a link back to the homepage to make it easier.  I also added a countdown to my birthday.  The home page just tells a little about myself.  To view my website, click here.

Rubric

When I first read the requirements for this assignment I was assuming I would have to make a rubric completely from scratch.  I was pleasantly surprised however that that was not necessarily the case.  While the create from scratch option is still there, there is an option that makes create the rubric much easier.   I chose to do a rubric for a career poster assignment.  I found this site very help and fun.  To view my rubric click here.

Self-Grading Form

I really enjoyed learning how to use google forms.  I hadn't used them before this class, and it is something that I will use in my teaching career.  I will make grading tests much easier, and up to date/  You can take my quiz by clicking here, and you may see the results on the spreadsheet.

Google Forms

I created a form that is basically a way for me to get to know my students.  I titled it Welcome Survey as it will be done within the first few days of starting class.  This will allow me to get a basis as to the background information on my students should I need to send home letters, etc.  Forms like this could be completed by students during class time, emailed to parents, friends, or coworkers, it could be filled out at parent teacher conferences, PTA meetings, or faculty events.   Follow either form to view my form or spreadsheet. 

Prezi

     My buisness teachers in high school introduced me to Prezi during my senior year, and I love it.  It makes typical presentations much more interesting.  Its kind of the same to PowerPoint in the ways that it displays text, video, phots, etc.  However, the way they are displayed is less, routine and boring, and more fun and new.  In my opinion I think Prezi is much better.  As for ISTE NETS standards i belief this would cover standards 2, 3 and 5.  My presentation was created as part of FBLA's state competitions.  We created a sample promotional video and were then judged on our skills.  The following is a link to my Prezi presentation.  Additionally it is embeded below.

FBLA PBL 2012 NLC Promotional Video on Prezi

Photo Story

Having a great grandmother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's is the reason I chose to use this project to educated people about the basics of the disease.  In my video I provided some basic facts as well as my personal involvement with the disease. You can view my video by following this link, or by clicking on the embeded video below.

PowerPoint

As a future elementary school teacher I chose a topic I found sort of difficult as a child. To me, the water cycle seemed so complex. In my PowerPoint I broke down the different parts of the water cycle, and in my lesson I would explain them in great depth. I also included two videos that I found online that are very helpful. By breaking down this topic I am able to make it more understandable to younger kids. Follow this link to view my PowerPoint.

Google Earth

I've always been a fan of Google Earth, and I find it a great teaching tool. By using this in educating you can show children what famous landmarks or monuments look like. It adds more depth to the lesson. Since I live in such a small town, when I tried to find my house I could only type in the city. From the city I had follow the road from there to my house. When I finally got there it was very low resolution, and it was basically just a rough outline. When I opened my field trip file It gave me much more clarity. Below are some images of my map in Google Earth.

I would use Google Earth many different ways.  The following link goes to a site that gives lessons plans and ways to use Google Earth. 

Google Maps

     For this assignment I typed up a basic summary of what our plans were and where we would be visiting on our trip.  I chose to create a hypothetical field trip to D.C. because I love going there.  Children get learn so much about our past and present by visiting here. Follow this link to see my maps document.

Batchgeo

     This was the first time I had ever heard of this site, but I must admit that what it does is pretty awesome.  Using this site makes me a 21st century educator first and foremost because it introduces students to technology.  A technology that is not commonly heard of. 
     This site allows teachers to show their students where they are in relation to other places in the state, United States, or even the World.  This site will be beneficial in helping students learn locations of states, landmarks, etc.  When doing online teaching such as this class it allows you to see where all of your classmates are from. 

View Instructional Technology in a full screen map

  This map allowed me to compare my location to the location of my classmates.  Had I not created this map I never would have known that I even had classmates from other states.  Especially ones so far from where I am.  This site will be a great tool to incorporate into my teaching. 

Jing Screencast

     I must admit that I had fun with this assignment and my video is a bit long.  After sitting for what seemed like hours thinking my video was never going to load, I was finally able to publish the post.  I decided to use this opportunity to teach people how to use Windows DVD Maker.  I went through the program step by step to show the process of creating a DVD.  By using Jing you can make a video of on screen images, videos, document, etc without having to use a digital camera.   The Jing "sun" has three prongs which are capture, history, and more.  Capture allows you to create the image or video.  History shows you all the previous images or videos you have captured.  Finally more allows you to adjust settings, send feedback, or ask for help.
     By clicking the capture button you can adjust how much of the screen you would like to show.  You can save a screen capture by either saving it to your documents, or uploading it to screencast.com.  You can retrieve the image by going to your Jing History, or you can look it up within the area, such as documents, videos, or photos, that it was saved.  Screencast.com is the site used to upload your image or video to the Internet.  It is very simple all you have to do is click the "share via screencast.com" button. The image or video will upload and give you a URL to paste wherever you would like. All Jing videos save as SWF files.  To view my video you can follow the link. 

Jing Graphic

     After graduation I plan on becoming an elementary school teacher, so I decided to use Jing to explain how to write a friendly letter.  From very early on children are taught about the parts of a friendly letter.  I used this tool to show a clearly labeled image of all the parts of a letter.  This will allow the kids to get a better understanding of what goes where. 
     You can view the image one of two ways.  First you can see it by following this link which takes you to screencast.com.  Additionally, the image is embedded in this blog for your convenience.  If you are interested in signing up for Jing all you have to do is click here.



Self Assessment

Over the past couple of weeks my discomfort level has been very minimal.  The small amount of discomfort that I did have was not related to my ability to use the programs, but it was more from balancing the work from this class with work and other activities that I have going on.  I am dealing with it by doing as much work as possible when I can.  Overall I feel I am doing very well in this class.

Diigo

I've never really used any web browser add ons so this was all very new to me.  Once I got started though I realized that it was actually very simple.  I always use google.  I've always found it the most helpful.  Add ons make your experience better with additional help, animations, etc.  Overall they make your online experience more fulfilled.  I haven't really used many add ons, but so far Diigo seems very helpful.  I believe add ons go most with NETS A standards 2,4, and 5.

To check out my Diigo page just click here.

Creating the self portrait was a little difficult at first.  I was having trouble moving the pieces around, and didn't realize for a while that there was a flip button.  After getting used to using this new program it was all pretty simple.   You can view my self portrait by viewing the image below or by following this link.

You can create your own self portrait at http://www.picassohead.com/create.html

Revisit Resume

I submitted my resume to RezScore.com, and I was very shocked at the score.  The first time I scored my resume it go a D-.  The first suggestion was to remove the objective section and create a more professional headline. Additionally it said to not use the first person and do not provide references.  After fixing the problems with my resume I then rescored it.  This time I received a C+.  The only suggested that I sell myself more persuasively.  Overall I found this site very helpful because it helped me to improve my resume. I also uploaded an updated version of my resume to Google Docs.

Snipping Tool

     I have always loved using the snipping tool.  Often times it is necessary to only show individuals important parts of a website.  This tool proves to be very helpful in fulfilling this task.  I used the snipping tool to snip the applications in Fairmont State Blackboard.  I would use this snipping tool to teach individuals how to use the online system at Fairmont State.

Each one of these links takes you to an important part of the online learning portion of the university.

Google Docs

I hadn't used Google Docs before this class, so I now have a new skill and way to provide people with important documents.  I believe it will be very vital in my teaching career. I believe it ties in with ISTE NETS standards 2, 3, and 5 because it is positive growth in professional and learning environments, and it is also incorporating new technology.

By clicking the link you will have the opportunity to view my Resume

Millennial Score

     My Millennial score was 74, which was only one above the beginning of the Millennial group. http://pewresearch.org/millennials/quiz/index.php I feel my score was this low because I still have a pretty old school set life.  I don't have any tattoos, my only piercings are on my ears, my parents have been married my whole life, and I am very religious.  As far as my results are concerned, in relation to my teaching and my students learning, I really don't think it makes much of a difference.  I have always believed that different people have different beliefs and ways of lives.  I am and always have been very open to differences, and I am willing to adapt to whatever situation I am in. 
     Frand's 10 characteristics of the information mind set are as follows:  computers aren't technology, Internet is better than TV, reality is no longer real, doing rather than knowing, Nintendo over logic, multitasking as a way of life, typing rather than handwriting, staying connected, zero tolerance for delays, and finally consumer/creator blurring.  Honestly, I don't remember the first time I used a computer, so to me it wouldn't really be technology.  I agree that Internet is better than TV even though I still find TV valuable.  Reality is not longer real, with this I strongly agree.  With all the different programs out there for altering video and picture you never really know what is real.  In our age information does have a very short self life.  Therefore, people today are less likely to be interested in knowing things.  Often times they are more about doing it, and on this section I am quite split.  For me I would often go out and do things rather than know things, but I still feel that learning is very important.  I am not much of a gamer so I have never really been the trial and error type.  When I am learning and doing school work I would rather take my time and get it done right the first time.  Multitasking for me, is a way of life.  I have many different things going on at all times and I am very good at tackling it all simultaneously.  Additionally, I am 100% typing over handwriting.  I am a very avid user of social networking sites and cell phones, and I find them important in today's world to stay connected.  I must admit that I have a very low tolerance for delay.  The quickness with witch this age has given us things has caused me to be quite impatient.  However, this is something I work on correcting on a daily basis.  Finally I agree with consumer/creator blurring.  Most times when I view things online I have no idea who actually created it.
    Overall I feel that I am in the 10 characteristics.  I feel it is very important to be in, because today's society is based on these characteristics.  If we have a lack of the information age it could be very bad for us.  We must stay up with the changing technology if we want to continue to succeed in today's world.  I had my younger brother take this quiz and his score was a 92.  He was born even deeper into the information age so I feel he is even more technologically dependent. 

Voki Introduction

Voki Word Doc

A Little Bit About Me...

     Hello fellow classmates!  My name is Paige Phillips and I am a sophomore at Fairmont State University in Fairmont, WV. Most of my summer will be spent at my part time job at the local Kmart. I live at home with my parents, little brother, and my dog.   Currently I am working on a double major in Elementary Education and Spanish, and eventually I would like to teach overseas in a Spanish country.  I went on a mission trip to Costa Rica with my church last summer, and it was this trip that inspired me to create this goal.
          During my senior year in high school we were required to do a senior project.  I collected school supplies for an Untaga Elementary School in the Philippines. You can check out my website to get more information, or you can like my page Project Equip Untaga on facebook.

     For fun I love reading.  Some of my favorite books include all of the Harry Potter books, The Hunger Games trilogy, and anything by Nicholas Sparks.  One of my favorite hobbies is photography.  It gives me a way to express myself, and it is also very relaxing.  Below are just an example of some of my photos.