Brigit Johnson

I thought this blog was wonderful. I will definitely read it again and again as I begin my career as a teacher. There were so many ideas that I felt really gave me some insight on what to expect my first year as a teacher. Mr McClung made me feel OK not to be perfect but to remember that I am there for the children. I do not want to ever take myself too serious to the point I allow stress to take over my classroom. The main point I took away from him post is to always remember that your students are just children who will make mistakes and that you should not be to hard on them. The worst way to try and reach a child is to make them uncomfortable in you classroom and make the learning experience something they do not look forward too. If my students are scared of me the will not learn as effectivly. I always want to be the kind of teacher that gives my all and is not afraid to keep trying. I want students to experience a different type of teaching that carries them out of the classroom

Wikipedia is a popular, pop culture site that if you are in your teens you may feel is a reliable source, as a college student you should know better. This source can be trusted to some extent but information should always be backed up by two or three other reliable sources. The information is quick and accessible and the the fact that the information can be changed is a thing of the past. New regulations require that all info be submitted to a review board before it can be submitted onto the Wikip edia database. I think this will cut down on a lot of the unreliable information that was so readily available and keep the site from losing any more credibility. Wikipedia

Daily Motivation This lecture not only motivated me but inspired my way of thinking. I thought it would be hard to look past the elephant in the room to see what Randy was trying to say but he is a dynamic speaker and I started feeling more sorry for myself than for him. This man lived his life to the fullest and taken advantage of every opportunity given to him. I should be so blessed to achieve the things he has in my lifetime. The "Brick wall" analogy was my favorite. So many things can try to come against you to make you doubt yourself and make you want to give up on you dream but you have to keep you eyes on you goal and never let failure scare you out of doing what you love. We were never meant to fail I believe God's Divine purpose for us was to succeed and be more that conquers. Every since I was a child I have wanted to be a teacher. I used old workbooks and taught my dolls and even visualized myself in front of the classroom. High School was not the best experie

No,No,No, there is no way to be an effective teacher and not be technologically savvy. I do not think that is the only way to reach a student, but it is a big part of reaching today's student. We do not live in a pencil and paper only society, students are doing and learning things online less positive than they should be exposed to and it is up to us to teach them ways to take a computer and further their education. I do not know of any teacher that has not advanced with the times and accepted computers as a positive way to instruct and reinforce what they are teaching. Every job requires technological skills and if we are grooming the futures work force environment we have to give the every chance we to be competitive in the workforce. School is the foundation for good success and the success includes computer knowledge on every level.

I loved the statement Ms. Hines made about "Teachers must be Learners." I know from experience that a lot of teachers are not good teachers because they do not know how to take instruction, you first have to be willing to listen and learn before you can be an effective teacher. As teachers we should always be eager to stay ahead. Our students depend on us to give them what they need to succeed in life. If we do not learn how to adapt our teaching habits to address the issues that face each generation of students we are missing the mark. We have to have an open and willing mind to always take information in and process it in ways that keep our students excited and eager to learn. I always enjoy a class were the information is fresh and current and applies to my life and I am able to give positive or negative feedback and the teacher can take my feedback and help me understand things better. Those are the instructors who are forever putting themselves out there to learn

I think it is to ironic that I was sitting in class thinking some of the same thoughts and feelings as the students in this You Tube video. The fact is that the most of what you experience in college you have to wonder how it is going to help you in your life. I truly value education and I do see it's worth but I feel most instructors spend too much time emphasizes on the material being taught instead of applying the material to my life. I am an Education Major and the first two years of my college experience was spent on classes that I do not feel will help me in the classroom. I want to get my money's worth and a lot of my money I feel was wasted. Why should someone trying to better themselves be 20,000 in debt. The education system is somewhat discouraging unless you have a determined mind to not focus on the negative and see the end as a reward. The fact that I am now getting a Bachelors and will have to get a Master's to make real money to pay back my loan is c

I will have to be honest by the time I got to this podcast I was burnt out. I am ready just to do my own podcast and get it over with. But then I realized that being eager and not prepared was a bad approach and really took time to listen and try to get tip that would help me have a great podcast. A script well rehearsed will be my first mission and also having an outline on how I want the conversation to flow. The podcast is what you make it and I am fun so I do not want an all talk no fun podcast. I plan on working with my peers so we have great chemistry and feed off each others energy. The topic is extremely important if it does not create excitement then it is hard to make up interesting thoughts as you go along. I know I will have a great experience and learn from the first podcast so that next one will be even better.

In my early days as a Telemarketer I was told a smile on your face can be heard in your voice. I have always kept that with me as I worked in various call centers and even when I answer the phone at home. That is the one thing I want my listners to hear in my Podcast a warm happy voice that does not bore you but makes you want to hear more. Also in viewing the dffierent Podcast I realize I like the podcast and Blog done by Langwitches there were a variety to choose form and I think the voice quality really kept my attention and did not make me yawn. Rule #1 do not bore the listener. The speaker had good tone and gave a lot of useful information. The more I listen to the different podcast the more comfortable I feel about doing my own. We all have something to share and information that will help each other. I learn something new everyday and having a podcast allows me to give my feedback in a positive way so teachers or students get the opportunity to grow. The podcast are many lessons

I love my computer and I do not take the time to think about the different ways that it can be more than just a computer. For someone who cannot see or is unable to type a paper on their own, a computer is so much more than a tool to browse the Internet but a means to reach the world. The software available is amazing, that fact that no one has to be left out of the world of advancing technology is wonderful. My major is Special Education the Window Eyes would be the idea teaching tool for my blind students and Magic for my students who have partial site. Via voice also allows hand free typing ofr students not able to use standard typing method. Most lesson, games and tutoring material can be uploaded on these programs and make learning fun. No person with a disability wants to be treated like an outcast and this software not only includes them but also gives freedom to not be afraid of working on the computer. I am so glad that I have help to make my classroom a learning parad

I would not think of going into a store picking up an item and walking out. The fear and guilt would not even allow me to consider that as a method obtaining merchandise I could not afford. The idea of someone taking something from me that I have worked hard for is also not an experience I would want to encounter. The same concept goes for stealing another person's ideas and putting them down on paper as if they were your own. Whoever took the time to put life and meaning to written word deserves to have those ideas preserved and not tampered with. Plagiarism not only is wrong but robs you as the writer from the chance to truly see how you can express yourself and show the true talent that lies within. The websites I viewed all have great ideas to not only keep you from passing off another person's work as your own. But help the writer develop their own ideas for whatever they are they are trying to express. We all have thoughts and feeling to share it just takes time to get th

This podcast is great for beginners in starting there own podcast. I picked up a lot of good tips and ideas for different podcast. Knowing there is more than way to use a podcast and how you can upload different podcast is very exciting. When I think of podcast I did not always associate it with teaching. Now have new fresh ideas of how I can involve my class and help them get excited about learning and posting their own podcast.

Being able to hear the podcast along with seeing the tutorial was very intriguing. I especially like the fact they did not get to technical but get everything on a college not elementary level. The podcast flowed nicely and did not stay on on thing too long. Having the continual feedback that the instructors gave one another was a added plus. Sometime hearing on person talk the whole podcast is boring and I lose interest very quick.

Good podcast, sound quality awesome . The fact that they made a hand strap sound so interesting is a good thing. I am not into professional photography but the chemistry between the different people made me stay tuned in longer than I expected to. I think the main thing I really picked up from this podcast, for when I do my own is if you relax and have fun, your listener will enjoy the podcast more. The laughter was contagious and it just sounding like a group of friends talking and sharing good information.

I really enjoyed this podcast. The dialect between the the speakers flowed, the information was clear and useful. What better way for a teacher to enhance their learning skills than from learning from each other and receiving feedback in the classroom. It is easier to relate to someone who knows what you are going through on a daily basis and can encourage you and guide you to being a better teacher. We are all different and have vital information to share to help one another. Teachers give to their students everyday and sometimes it is feels good to get back what you put in. Quality of voice sound could have been better