Wk2 MAC Wimba

Week two Wimba interactive discussions highlighted on many copyright issues. The interaction between instructor and students on the topic of creative Commons was very informative. I personally find the topic of discussion something that I can relate to as I feel many teachers are not even educated on the topic. A relationship to prohibition and how those times created a society that was breaking the law even though it was socially acceptable. It does make me look at things differently. Since society has accepted some forms of media sharing and not others. Does that make it any more legal or illegal? Society has been very clear in saying that it is socially acceptable to download music and to share music and software in a digital format. Are we in the time where there is media prohibition. Are the ones who are going to make the most money criminalizing the average user? I know from the talks here at Wimba I will be bringing this to the discussion table with some of my colleagues.

Wk2 Reading: Art of Possibility

 

Creating an environment where students’ grades are the result of hard work and the mastery of the materials. Using grades to compare students against one another will result in the classic bell shaped graphic. Give the students the tools to develop skills and express their knowledge through demonstration. I believe every student has the ability to reach their potential with guidance and practice. Allowing a group to see each other as individuals learn together but differently. They find their interests and use them as part of group projects or assist each other on individual assignments. Students who engage in risk-free activities show more of their creativity and personal expression. Giving students a letter grade of an "A" rings to my own philosophy and practices in my classroom. No I do not give out all "A's" but I do give every child the opportunity to work to their potential. I speak often to my class about appreciating their peers and what they've accomplished. Students acknowledge their hard work and that they earned an "A" for the day. From this week's readings the letters "I got my A" shows the impact and the depth of the student reflections. Mastery in the woodshop is a lifelong quest. Over time and with practice you will master many areas but always have so many challenges ahead of you.

grades are the result of hard work and the mastery of the materials. Using grades to compare students against one another will result in the classic bell shaped graphic. Give the students the tools to develop skills and express their knowledge through demonstration. I believe every student has the ability to reach their potential with guidance and practice. Allowing a group to see each other as individuals learn together but differently. They find their interests and use them as part of group projects or assist each other on individual assignments. Students who engage in risk-free activities show more of their creativity and personal expression. Giving students a letter grade of an "A" rings to my own philosophy and practices in my classroom. No I do not give out all "A's" but I do give every child the opportunity to work to their potential. I speak often to my class about appreciating their peers and what they've accomplished. Students acknowledge their hard work and that they earned an "A" for the day. From this week's readings the letters "I got my A" shows the impact and the depth of the student reflections. Mastery in the woodshop is a lifelong quest. Over time and with practice you will master many areas but always have so many challenges ahead of you.