This is a link to the video I created:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3gfC2OEaKM
Since I can't access ETSU's server through my Mac, I posted my movie on youtube. I finished editing this video this morning. It is a compilation of my wife's ultrasounds a couple weeks ago. Here is the process I used to edit this video:
1. I hooked up a digital camcorder to the ultrasound. My wife is an OBgyn Resident, so I was able to dabble a bit more with the ultrasound machine than your average Joe. One the technician began ultrasounding, I started recording - directly into the camcorder's hard drive.
2. When I got home I uploaded the video to my computer.
3. I then opened iMovie and imported the video into the program. (the computer actually did this automatically when I loaded the video feed.
4. Next I used Limewire, a legal free program, to import songs Brooke had selected for the movie. Once the songs were downloaded, they were automatically imported into iTunes.
5. Once the songs were in iTunes, I could simply drag them to iMovie and the video clip I was editing.
6. After I had all the songs in iMovie, I was able to go through and edit them how I wanted, splicing and dicing.
7. I added some features to make the movie flow a little more creatively, through transitions available through the iMovie software.
Easy as that. Raising the kid in the video - that's a different story all together! Here's the link again:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3gfC2OEaKM
I use iMovie for editing lots of simple videos I grab on both my digital camera and camcorder. It makes editing super easy. I've created lots of kayaking videos and music recordings....again, super easy. I know a lot of people toot Mac's horn and speak to how great Mac's are. I have to agree. I've had my Macbook Pro for two years. I was on the waiting list when the first ones were produced. I've had absolutely no problems from the machine, it has never crashed, and it came standard at $2000 with all the hardware and software I would ever need for both music recording and editing (through Garageband), movie editing (through iMovie), DVD creation (through iDVD), iTunes, Keynote, and....you can download all the windows software. It's the best of both worlds.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Friday, November 9, 2007
Concept Mapping
I chose to do a concept map for 5th grade science - elements of a chemical change. Tennessee state standards for 5th grade science that coincide with this concept map are:
13.0 Interactions of Matter
13.1 Describe the types of changes that result from interactions of matter.
5.13.spi.1 Distinguish between physical and chemical changes.
5.13.spi.2 Compare the effect of physical and chemical changes on matter.
5.13.tpi.2 Compare and contrast the characteristics of physical and chemical changes.
Because I already had kidsperation downloaded, I decided to use it for creating my concept map. It is a bit limited in capability as far as inter-activeness and graphic wise, but the program is still a useful tool in helping kids navigate through a concept map. Because I downloaded the image of my concept map as a .gif, it will not be interactive, however - if used in the classroom the students would be able to navigate on the links to find additional information on the topics. You could make this concept map huge - listing several more links, photos, and facts - but for demonstration purposes, I kept mine fairly simple.
If teaching in the classroom I think I would utilize web questing a bit more than concept mapping. I like the idea of concept maps, but I think in some instances they are a bit limited in their capability. In an era where kids are used to X-Box 360's, interactive online gaming, etc... I feel it is important to attempt to keep up with current trends in inter-activeness and attractiveness to capture their attention, and ultimately "map" their imagination.
I left the actual websites full domain as pasted in case someone wishes to view the site - since this map is simply an image and not interactive.
If used in the classroom I would change the links from the "real" site listed to something like "Video of Chemical Change" or "Chemical Change Quiz."
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Lesson Plan
I decided to do a 2nd grade lesson plan on science. I like biology and if I was to begin teaching tomorrow, I would probably pick a 2nd grade class to begin with, or 3rd. Just not Kindergarten. I love the little tikes, but, well...
I still, at 27 years old, have a difficult time using Microsoft Excel, so, I decided to incorporate Excel into my lesson. In this lesson the kids classify different animals they can come up with under 6 different headings, with the different classifications as headers. Perhaps as a follow up to this activity I could even teach the class how to set up an Excel file as a database tool for records. They could keep their own database recordings of grades, assignments, etc...
In many of my student lessons I allow the students to use internet search engines as research tools. I think it's very important to teach students now how to accurately and efficiently use the internet as a research tool.
At younger ages students might become sidetracked with the abundance of information given to them while surfing the internet, and I think in this growing internet age it's important to educate younger people how to filter that information to only "tap in" to the pertinent information provided.
If I were to teach a 2nd grade class, I would def. incorporate this lesson into the curriculum. I pulled the state standards from the Tennessee education website for 2nd grade science.
Animal Classification
Grade: 2nd Grade
Subject: Science (Life)
Purpose: Students will learn to identify and describe various example and characteristics of animals within the 5 categories of vertebrae.
Description: This lesson will introduce students to the 5 categories of vertebrae; mammal, reptile, amphibian, bird and fish. At the conclusion of the lesson students will be able to define vertebrae and list various examples of animals found within each category. Students will also utilize technology in researching (monitored internet search engines) and for recording research findings (Microsoft Excel document).
Activities
1. Students will be shown a video from the “Planet Earth” series produced by National Geographic. The students will be introduced to different types of animals throughout the specific region. Additional videos may be shown as desired and as time allots.
2. The teacher will write the 5 categories of vertebrae on the board and ask for student volunteers to approach the board and write characteristics of each category under the heading. Examples of characteristics should include but are not limited to: mammal: fur, warm blooded, lungs to breathe; amphibians: smooth skin; reptile: scaly skin, lay eggs; bird: feathers, lay eggs; fish: cold blooded, aquatic, scales; etc..
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.6.1
A1, A2, C1
3. Students will be organized into small groups and taken to the library for research. There are 24 students in the class, so there should be six groups of four. Three groups will be placed at the computers where they will be permitted to use an appropriate search engine to research various examples of animals in each classification. Students will be asked to record their results on a piece of paper.
The other groups will be permitted to research in encyclopedias, magazines, books, etc... for various examples of animals in the given classifications. These students will also be asked to record their results on a piece of paper.
After 15 minutes, the groups will switch.
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.6.1
A1, A2, C1, T1, T3, T5
4. After 40 minutes of research the class will return to the classroom. The instructor will have set up excel spreadsheets on each of the three computers for the students to record their findings.
There will be 5 headings with the 5 vertebrae categories and students will be instructed to list all the animals they found under the appropriate categories.
The first three groups will be permitted to list their data on the computers while the other three groups list additional characteristics of each animal category on the board. Students will be explained the difference between an actual example (dog) and a characteristic of examples found in each category (furry).
After 10 minutes the groups will switch and the teacher will print off the three completed excel sheets and load the three blank sheets for the next three groups.
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.6.1
A1, A2, C1, T1, T3, T5
5. After all of the data has been recorded, the teacher will calculate which group found the most examples for each category. The teacher will read aloud the different and interesting examples listed on the 6 excel spreadsheets.
A1, A2, C1
Tools and Resources
SOFTWARE
Microsoft Excel
HARDWARE
DVD Player, Television, Library Computers, Classroom Computers
WEBSITES
www.google.com, www.ask.com, www.kids.nationalgeogrpahic.com
BOOKS
Encyclopedias, Magazines, Books found in library
Assessment
Group results from the project will be assessed for understanding of the assignment. Testing at the end of the life science block will also assess student’s understanding of the vertebrae animal categories.
Comments
Students should be monitored for accuracy and efficiency as they research on the library computers. The school system firewall prevents access to adult material, but it is easy for 2nd graders to become off task as they work with computers, and, they may need individual attention as they look for appropriate resources around the library adaptable to the assigned task.
I still, at 27 years old, have a difficult time using Microsoft Excel, so, I decided to incorporate Excel into my lesson. In this lesson the kids classify different animals they can come up with under 6 different headings, with the different classifications as headers. Perhaps as a follow up to this activity I could even teach the class how to set up an Excel file as a database tool for records. They could keep their own database recordings of grades, assignments, etc...
In many of my student lessons I allow the students to use internet search engines as research tools. I think it's very important to teach students now how to accurately and efficiently use the internet as a research tool.
At younger ages students might become sidetracked with the abundance of information given to them while surfing the internet, and I think in this growing internet age it's important to educate younger people how to filter that information to only "tap in" to the pertinent information provided.
If I were to teach a 2nd grade class, I would def. incorporate this lesson into the curriculum. I pulled the state standards from the Tennessee education website for 2nd grade science.
Animal Classification
Grade: 2nd Grade
Subject: Science (Life)
Purpose: Students will learn to identify and describe various example and characteristics of animals within the 5 categories of vertebrae.
Description: This lesson will introduce students to the 5 categories of vertebrae; mammal, reptile, amphibian, bird and fish. At the conclusion of the lesson students will be able to define vertebrae and list various examples of animals found within each category. Students will also utilize technology in researching (monitored internet search engines) and for recording research findings (Microsoft Excel document).
Activities
1. Students will be shown a video from the “Planet Earth” series produced by National Geographic. The students will be introduced to different types of animals throughout the specific region. Additional videos may be shown as desired and as time allots.
2. The teacher will write the 5 categories of vertebrae on the board and ask for student volunteers to approach the board and write characteristics of each category under the heading. Examples of characteristics should include but are not limited to: mammal: fur, warm blooded, lungs to breathe; amphibians: smooth skin; reptile: scaly skin, lay eggs; bird: feathers, lay eggs; fish: cold blooded, aquatic, scales; etc..
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.6.1
A1, A2, C1
3. Students will be organized into small groups and taken to the library for research. There are 24 students in the class, so there should be six groups of four. Three groups will be placed at the computers where they will be permitted to use an appropriate search engine to research various examples of animals in each classification. Students will be asked to record their results on a piece of paper.
The other groups will be permitted to research in encyclopedias, magazines, books, etc... for various examples of animals in the given classifications. These students will also be asked to record their results on a piece of paper.
After 15 minutes, the groups will switch.
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.6.1
A1, A2, C1, T1, T3, T5
4. After 40 minutes of research the class will return to the classroom. The instructor will have set up excel spreadsheets on each of the three computers for the students to record their findings.
There will be 5 headings with the 5 vertebrae categories and students will be instructed to list all the animals they found under the appropriate categories.
The first three groups will be permitted to list their data on the computers while the other three groups list additional characteristics of each animal category on the board. Students will be explained the difference between an actual example (dog) and a characteristic of examples found in each category (furry).
After 10 minutes the groups will switch and the teacher will print off the three completed excel sheets and load the three blank sheets for the next three groups.
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.6.1
A1, A2, C1, T1, T3, T5
5. After all of the data has been recorded, the teacher will calculate which group found the most examples for each category. The teacher will read aloud the different and interesting examples listed on the 6 excel spreadsheets.
A1, A2, C1
Tools and Resources
SOFTWARE
Microsoft Excel
HARDWARE
DVD Player, Television, Library Computers, Classroom Computers
WEBSITES
www.google.com, www.ask.com, www.kids.nationalgeogrpahic.com
BOOKS
Encyclopedias, Magazines, Books found in library
Assessment
Group results from the project will be assessed for understanding of the assignment. Testing at the end of the life science block will also assess student’s understanding of the vertebrae animal categories.
Comments
Students should be monitored for accuracy and efficiency as they research on the library computers. The school system firewall prevents access to adult material, but it is easy for 2nd graders to become off task as they work with computers, and, they may need individual attention as they look for appropriate resources around the library adaptable to the assigned task.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Technology and Education
I find many teachers, even at the collegiate level, are hesitant to incorporate technology in the classroom. Not because they don't want to, but because the idea of "learning" new technology is scary.
However, as students become more technology savvy, and technology continues to evolve, it will become necessary for educators to jump on the techy highway.
However, as students become more technology savvy, and technology continues to evolve, it will become necessary for educators to jump on the techy highway.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Hello, MEDA
My name is Jon Foulk. I'm in my last semester of the Masters in Teaching program here at State. Woo hoo... As a grad assistant I teach PE to three small elementary schools in Erwin. It's fun, challenging, and very rewarding.
I'm originally from Atlanta, then Seymour, TN,....now Johnson City. I'm 27 years old. My wife, Brooke, is an OBgyn Resident with ETSU Physicians.
We're also expecting our first kid, which is exciting. Hopefully our other kid, Scrubby (an overweight 4 year old chihuahua) won't be too jealous.
As far as hobbies, I'm a raft guide for USA Raft and have been paddling the rivers in the S. East for about 6 years now. If you see a honda element or subaru outback around town with an orange kayak on top, I'm not trying to get attention - I've probably been in Erwin "working out" at Big Rock Rapid. Whitewater is truly my passion.
Other than that, I'm an avid musician. I play and have played keyboards and piano all my life. I play by tabs and chord charts using my ear and years of practicing scales to navigate through songs. I love gigging and gig often. I'm currently setting up to play regularly at the Carter on Main in Elizabethton. I do a lot of home recording through garageband, logic, and cakewalk.
My Computer-
I use a Macbook Pro with OS X. I am currently using my neighbors router, which runs off of DSL. (our router is broken).
I hope to learn more about how to incorporate technology with education through this course, mainly through web enhancement and other mediums I haven't even considered.
Guess that's it.
- Jon
I'm originally from Atlanta, then Seymour, TN,....now Johnson City. I'm 27 years old. My wife, Brooke, is an OBgyn Resident with ETSU Physicians.
We're also expecting our first kid, which is exciting. Hopefully our other kid, Scrubby (an overweight 4 year old chihuahua) won't be too jealous.
As far as hobbies, I'm a raft guide for USA Raft and have been paddling the rivers in the S. East for about 6 years now. If you see a honda element or subaru outback around town with an orange kayak on top, I'm not trying to get attention - I've probably been in Erwin "working out" at Big Rock Rapid. Whitewater is truly my passion.
Other than that, I'm an avid musician. I play and have played keyboards and piano all my life. I play by tabs and chord charts using my ear and years of practicing scales to navigate through songs. I love gigging and gig often. I'm currently setting up to play regularly at the Carter on Main in Elizabethton. I do a lot of home recording through garageband, logic, and cakewalk.
My Computer-
I use a Macbook Pro with OS X. I am currently using my neighbors router, which runs off of DSL. (our router is broken).
I hope to learn more about how to incorporate technology with education through this course, mainly through web enhancement and other mediums I haven't even considered.
Guess that's it.
- Jon
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