EDU346

EDU346Amber FanteSpring 2011

Take their pulse for learning, play music and have them do a few movements2

If you could have any piece of technology what would it be? 3

Ask how does this make you feel? 4

What is your favorite grade to teach?Make a grade tent put it on top of your computer with the subject and grade you would like to teach

Use this acitivity to pair students into groups of 2 9Assignment RubricExpert Status (0-3 Teacher Assistance) = 50 pointsNovice Status (4-6 Teacher Assistance) = 40 pointsBeginner Status (More than 6 T.A).=30 pointsTask completion time = 60 mins.Learning Task #1Create a on-line space for your class with your partner. Present your course management space as if you were showcasing the site for parents at Fall Open House. MoodleBlackboardFree Course Management Software

Have students do toe raises to beach music12Learning Task #2http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/sugata_mitra_the_child_driven_education.html

Learning Task #2Use your own experience and research to become an expert on one of the topics below:Create an edu gloster with a summary of your key ideas and a link to an article or video about your topicBenefits of technology use, Dangers of overuse of technology, Protecting your electronic reputation, screentime and children, technology and creativity, importance of play, importance of physical activity, obesity and screentime10 points Article is posted, summary is original and complete.5 points Article is posted, summary either lack originality or incomplete.

Pro technologyHow can technology use benefit children in the classroom?How does technology use outside of the classroom impact children?How does technology help YOU?Cons technologyHow does technology use prevent appropriate instruction in the classroom?How does technology use outside of the classroom impact children in negative ways?How does technology impact YOU in negative ways?Protecting Your Electronic RepuationWatch for tagged photosUse privacy settingsDont post a comment you wouldnt want your mother or employer to readBe careful about pictures in generalScreen TimeTV replaces time socializing and engaging in unstructured free playChildren 8-18 spend 6 hours per day of screen time2/3 of infants and toddlers watch 2 hours/day40,000 commerical/ year51% of TV is always on53% no rules about TV watching19TV and ResearchLinks to ADD

Violent behaviors66% of all TV shows violenceOne study found children who watched more TV than average impacted educational achievement at 26.

20 TV and ObesityU of M found being awake in a room and in a room with TV on more than 2 hours per day increased risks of being overweight at ages 3-4.Researchers found TV is the GREATEST risk factor for childhood obesity. (Diet, physical activity, sedentary behavior)Recent study shows success in reducing weight of pre-teens just by restricting TV viewing. Metabolic rate is lower watching TV than just sitting quietly doing nothing

21Screen Time SuggestionsTalk to parents about setting limitsMake meaningful choicesMr. Rogers vs. BarneyCo-Viewing with children under 2Strictly limit screen time in children younger than 8.

22Maintain a Screen-Time Free ZoneUnplug duringDinnerTime spent playing with childrenA dateVacationHave a set time to check E-mail each day. Have a 24 hour screen-free day each week

Homework Part 2Write a personal philosophy on screen time. Write a paragraph for each of the following. Be sure to include at least 1 reference to a research article (APA citation)Plan to protect electronic reputation. Address social networking websites like Facebook, My Space.Personal value system regarding the use of technology and young children. Should their be limits on screen time? What role do you play in educating parents? Plan for balanced technology consumption. Include several strategies to help you keep your use of technology for taking over your life.