Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Thoughts about Hybrid or Online Classes

      I pushed Kahn's Academy on my wife this year.  I really put on the "full court press" pleading for her to use it.  She teaches high school math in Nanuet and is completely non-techie.  She would link it to her homework site.  
     She would also show the Kahn guy on the smartboard and said that at times she would let him teach the lesson.  She would pause and go over key points. 


     She changed her mind about learning online.  
Another quick story, my friend said, as I was typing up this blog (he is used to my A.D.D.) that he wouldn't want to take a master's online.  He said that he considered taking an online master's program and each class is a week long.  You put in about 30 hours a week from home.  He said that he can't go on 20 or 30 hours a week online.
    He said he wouldn't be able to learn on-line and that he needs to be in the classroom and constantly talk in class or he will zone out.



   It is an interesting discussion.  A lot of people think that the way they perceive the world should be the same way everyone else perceives it.  (I don't want a dog in my house so neither should anyone).  
  
   So I was looking to see if we can stimulate some conversation on the pros and Khan's (pardon the pun) of online learning vs. classroom learning.  What is better for you? What is better for your students? What is better for your children?  If you prefer a mix, like we have in this current Hybrid TC format, how would you like the ingredients to come together?



Monday, July 9, 2012

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Google Wallet- Post #2

Today I did some research on Google wallet.  I showed this video in class..   The bummer was that it is only good on Sprint phones.  I am waiting for Verizon phones to get this app and take it from there.  

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Google-Style Working, Learning, Inventing, & Exploring.

Check out this link  Google Site on Google-style working, learning and exploring. .

  •  Please respond to what you think?
  •  How does this work with the system that is in place? 
  •  How does it help hinder in test prep? 
  •  How does this type of activity, or philosophy intertwine with the Common Core Standards. 
Take a look at the Common Core Standards and come back with an educated answer. Click here to view the Common Core Standards