Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Double Entry Journal #6: Art becomes the next R.
Quote
"Despite these reasons, the general public often sees art as tangential, soft, or not entirely relevant for the world of work and citizenship preparation. This is why art is the first program to get cut when money gets tight. To keep this from happening, art must be considered the fourth R: a literacy as solid as reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic. When was the last time a school board discussed cutting any of these subjects from the curriculum? When art is considered a literacy and is as embedded in the curriculum and in our cultural psyche as the other three Rs, it will become self-perpetuating, inevitable, and unquestioned. Fortunately, the world of multimedia and the Internet gives us the opportunity, rationale, and a broad base of support to make that happen."
Reflection
When reading this statement it makes me think about art and if I believe that it is relevant for the world of work and citizenship today. I believe that it is something that everyone needs to know how to recognize and understand. I personally like to draw sometimes and even though I am not that good at it I would have never been able to do it without the art classes i had in school. Art has been part of the world since the first caveman decided to draw pictures on the wall of a cave. Its a form of expression and communication that all students in this world need to become a part of at any cost. Just because it doesn't seem relevant to some doesn't meant that we should cut it out of the schools to save some money.
Citation
Jason, O. (2000, October). Art becomes the next R. Retrieved from https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vCKbHYY-gzXtLXnLak8i_hoV7TPAOfxNIamNrkWW3Pc/edit?pli=1
Video
Video Citation
John, K. (2010, August 10). Youtube. [ [0]]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyPeG7TE8vU
"Despite these reasons, the general public often sees art as tangential, soft, or not entirely relevant for the world of work and citizenship preparation. This is why art is the first program to get cut when money gets tight. To keep this from happening, art must be considered the fourth R: a literacy as solid as reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic. When was the last time a school board discussed cutting any of these subjects from the curriculum? When art is considered a literacy and is as embedded in the curriculum and in our cultural psyche as the other three Rs, it will become self-perpetuating, inevitable, and unquestioned. Fortunately, the world of multimedia and the Internet gives us the opportunity, rationale, and a broad base of support to make that happen."
Reflection
When reading this statement it makes me think about art and if I believe that it is relevant for the world of work and citizenship today. I believe that it is something that everyone needs to know how to recognize and understand. I personally like to draw sometimes and even though I am not that good at it I would have never been able to do it without the art classes i had in school. Art has been part of the world since the first caveman decided to draw pictures on the wall of a cave. Its a form of expression and communication that all students in this world need to become a part of at any cost. Just because it doesn't seem relevant to some doesn't meant that we should cut it out of the schools to save some money.
Citation
Jason, O. (2000, October). Art becomes the next R. Retrieved from https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vCKbHYY-gzXtLXnLak8i_hoV7TPAOfxNIamNrkWW3Pc/edit?pli=1
Video
Video Citation
John, K. (2010, August 10). Youtube. [ [0]]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyPeG7TE8vU
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Deconstructing Media: Arnold Pictures
1. What do you see? (Describe the pictures, objects, colors, etc...)
The first picture if Arnold Schwarzenegger on a Muscle & Fitness Magazine. It showing him flexing his arm muscle. There are adds on the page appeal to people who want to look like Arnold and how to look good.
The second picture if of Arnold in a business suit pointing his finger at the person looking at the magazine. He looks very proper and high class in this picture.
2. How does he make you feel?
The first picture makes me feel like I'm out of shape. It makes me want to start working out so that I can look like Arnold. The second picture
The second picture makes me feel like I could trust him and that I am kinda inferior to this high class person.
3. How do those "looks" influence how you feel?
The looks of the first picture influences me by making me feel a bit intimidated looking at this huge guy.
The second picture looks like an important person and it inspires me to want to be better in life.
4. What do you think about this person?
Arnold is a great actor and he has always been a favorite of mine. From the picture it shows the stages of his life. First the action hero that he was and then the governor of California. Hes a person to look up to and one of my childhood heroes.
5. What lifestyles, values, points of view are represented or omitted?
The first picture has a body building lifestyle and its showing his big arms to show that if u do what the magazine says you could look like Arnold.
The second picture is showing the lifestyle of someone wealthy and of a rich governor. The view of the nice clothes and expensive piece of metal on his had show this.
6. What are the differences between the two covers? What techniques are used to attract your attention? Pay attention to body language, clothing, camera angle, lighting, color, eye contact, etc...
One of these photos is an older video used to attract men to buy the magazine to get fit. The other magazine attracts success and makes you want to become rich. The body language in the first one is a serious one. I could see Arnold lifting weights or shooting a rocket launcher in this picture. The other picture is a kinder body language. I could see him inspiring me to do better or work hard in that picture. The fire like background in the background gets your attention on the first one and the second video the girl on the right hand side gains my attention first.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Reading #5: Code of Best Practice in Fair Use for Media Literacy
Are there limitations to the amount of pictures, length of music, or video that can be used in a multimedia project?
The copyright and fair use laws don't really have limitations on the amount of stuff you use. There are some exceptions and you must give credit to the author or creator to all works used. But mostly as long as you are not copying work or using it in a public forum there are not a ton of limitations.
Do you need to request permission from the original creator in order to use copyrighted material in a multimedia project for a school related assignment?
No you do not need to ask the original creator to use copyrighted material. As long as you cite you sources to give them credit for their work and your not taking credit for creating the work it is okay to use it in a school related project.
What are the general principles educators need to follow to ensure their digital story projects fall under Fair Use Guidelines?
Educators need to understand the Fair use and Copyright laws. They need to make sure that there students understand these laws and that they must cite and give credit to all works they use in the video story projects. The article lists these 5 principles for and educator to follow:
1) Under fair use, educators using the concepts and techniques of media literacy can choose illustrative material from the full range of copyrighted sources
and make them available to learners, in class, in workshops, in informal mentoring
and teaching settings, and on school-related Web sites.
2) Under fair use, educators using the concepts and techniques of media
literacy can integrate copyrighted material into curriculum materials, including
books, workbooks, podcasts, DVD compilations, videos, Web sites, and other
materials designed for learning
3) Educators using concepts and techniques of media literacy should be able
to share effective examples of teaching about media and meaning with one another,
including lessons and resource materials. If curriculum developers are making sound
11Code of Best PraCtiCes in fair Use for Media LiteraCy edUCation
12 decisions on fair use when they create their materials, then their work should be able
to be seen, used, and even purchased by anyone—since fair use applies to commercial
materials as well as those produced outside the marketplace model.
4) Because media literacy education cannot thrive unless learners themselves
have the opportunity to learn about how media functions at the most practical
level, educators using concepts and techniques of media literacy should be free to
enable learners to incorporate, modify, and re-present existing media objects in their
own classroom work. Media production can foster and deepen awareness of the
constructed nature of all media, one of the key concepts of media literacy. The basis
for fair use here is embedded in good pedagogy.
5) Educators should work with learners to make a reasoned decision
about distribution that reflects sound pedagogy and ethical values. In some
cases, widespread distribution of students’ work (via the Internet, for example) is
appropriate. If student work that incorporates, modifies, and re-presents existing
media content meets the transformativeness standard, it can be distributed to wide
audiences under the doctrine of fair use.
Have you heard any of the eight myths listed in the reading, if so, are you surprised with the truth?
I had never actually heard any of the fair use myths. Other then being told to cite my sources i have never really got into the fair use and copyright laws before.
Citation
Media education lab. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://mediaeducationlab.com/sites/mediaeducationlab.com/files/CodeofBestPracticesinFairUse_0.pdf
The copyright and fair use laws don't really have limitations on the amount of stuff you use. There are some exceptions and you must give credit to the author or creator to all works used. But mostly as long as you are not copying work or using it in a public forum there are not a ton of limitations.
Do you need to request permission from the original creator in order to use copyrighted material in a multimedia project for a school related assignment?
No you do not need to ask the original creator to use copyrighted material. As long as you cite you sources to give them credit for their work and your not taking credit for creating the work it is okay to use it in a school related project.
What are the general principles educators need to follow to ensure their digital story projects fall under Fair Use Guidelines?
Educators need to understand the Fair use and Copyright laws. They need to make sure that there students understand these laws and that they must cite and give credit to all works they use in the video story projects. The article lists these 5 principles for and educator to follow:
1) Under fair use, educators using the concepts and techniques of media literacy can choose illustrative material from the full range of copyrighted sources
and make them available to learners, in class, in workshops, in informal mentoring
and teaching settings, and on school-related Web sites.
2) Under fair use, educators using the concepts and techniques of media
literacy can integrate copyrighted material into curriculum materials, including
books, workbooks, podcasts, DVD compilations, videos, Web sites, and other
materials designed for learning
3) Educators using concepts and techniques of media literacy should be able
to share effective examples of teaching about media and meaning with one another,
including lessons and resource materials. If curriculum developers are making sound
11Code of Best PraCtiCes in fair Use for Media LiteraCy edUCation
12 decisions on fair use when they create their materials, then their work should be able
to be seen, used, and even purchased by anyone—since fair use applies to commercial
materials as well as those produced outside the marketplace model.
4) Because media literacy education cannot thrive unless learners themselves
have the opportunity to learn about how media functions at the most practical
level, educators using concepts and techniques of media literacy should be free to
enable learners to incorporate, modify, and re-present existing media objects in their
own classroom work. Media production can foster and deepen awareness of the
constructed nature of all media, one of the key concepts of media literacy. The basis
for fair use here is embedded in good pedagogy.
5) Educators should work with learners to make a reasoned decision
about distribution that reflects sound pedagogy and ethical values. In some
cases, widespread distribution of students’ work (via the Internet, for example) is
appropriate. If student work that incorporates, modifies, and re-presents existing
media content meets the transformativeness standard, it can be distributed to wide
audiences under the doctrine of fair use.
Have you heard any of the eight myths listed in the reading, if so, are you surprised with the truth?
I had never actually heard any of the fair use myths. Other then being told to cite my sources i have never really got into the fair use and copyright laws before.
Citation
Media education lab. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://mediaeducationlab.com/sites/mediaeducationlab.com/files/CodeofBestPracticesinFairUse_0.pdf
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Double Entry Journal #4:Digital Storytelling
Quote:
Video
"Ten years ago, a project like this would have been too complex and expensive to be within the reach of most 6th graders. But media-based stories are now everyone's to create. And with the Internet as the international stage they are everyone's to watch and enjoy."
Response
When I think back 10 years ago I would have been in the 7th grade and I think if this would have been something that I would have been able to do. I had access to computers at a young age and I was fairly good at navigating my way around a PC, but I do not believe that I could have done a video story when I was 13 or 14 years of age. The advance to technology in that time frame have been amazing and the ability to make it user friendly for small children to be able to express themselves in ways that they were never able to do before is something that will advance the human race far into the future.
Citation
Ohler, J. (2005, December). Retrieved from http://www.jasonohler.com/pdfs/digitalStorytellingArticle1- 2006.pdf
Video
Video Citation
Amy, C. (2009, June 20). Youtube. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP6CeGLPuOY
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Double Entry Journal #3: On Language The Keypad Solution
Quote
"Naomi Baron, a professor of linguistics at American University and author of “Always On: Language in an Online and Mobile World,” shares Crystal’s view. She predicts that the number of “textisms” will stop growing as people continue to develop more proficiency in using hand held devices and as the devices continue to grow more sophisticated than simple telephone touch pads. She adds that part of the appeal of texting shorthands is their novelty, and that that will fade."
Response
Reading this article and particularly this paragraph made me think about how much I text and what shorthand responses I use. I went back through all of my test message and I am constantly using "lol", "omw", "nvm" , and "u" instead of the full words or phrases. The paragraph above said that this would stop growing and a normal thing as people get more sophisticated devices and I disagree. I think that its become part of my every day language that I believe I will do for the rest of my life. All the future generations to come will probably continue to use it as well because just like the shorthand of my parents it will be passed to our kids as our shorthand. I have even seen that some cultures have already started to shorten "lol" to "W" and it is meaning the same thing.
Citation
Shea, S. A. (2010). The new york times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/magazine/24FOB-onlanguage-t.html
Video
Video Citation
Santero, B. (2011, September 06). Youtube. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6c_TZmOl0M
"Naomi Baron, a professor of linguistics at American University and author of “Always On: Language in an Online and Mobile World,” shares Crystal’s view. She predicts that the number of “textisms” will stop growing as people continue to develop more proficiency in using hand held devices and as the devices continue to grow more sophisticated than simple telephone touch pads. She adds that part of the appeal of texting shorthands is their novelty, and that that will fade."
Response
Reading this article and particularly this paragraph made me think about how much I text and what shorthand responses I use. I went back through all of my test message and I am constantly using "lol", "omw", "nvm" , and "u" instead of the full words or phrases. The paragraph above said that this would stop growing and a normal thing as people get more sophisticated devices and I disagree. I think that its become part of my every day language that I believe I will do for the rest of my life. All the future generations to come will probably continue to use it as well because just like the shorthand of my parents it will be passed to our kids as our shorthand. I have even seen that some cultures have already started to shorten "lol" to "W" and it is meaning the same thing.
Citation
Shea, S. A. (2010). The new york times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/magazine/24FOB-onlanguage-t.html
Video
Video Citation
Santero, B. (2011, September 06). Youtube. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6c_TZmOl0M
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Research Based Instructional Strategy
The Research based instructional strategy that I read and discussed in class was called Firsthand History. In this strategy a teacher created a learning environment for his students based on GPS, GIS, and information about the journey of Louis and Clark. He had students create journals using pictures and information they gathered while completely a small walk of Louis and Clark's journey that he created at his school. There were caches of info to be found almost like a treasure hunt for his students to find which they used to fill their journals. This can be used on all grade levels for many different activities. Its an active way for students to learn and they will be able to interact with history not just listen to a teacher lecture.
Vark Questionnaire
After taking the Vark Questionnaire I learned from the test that I am a mild Kinesthetic learner. I would agree that I learn Kinesthetically. When learning I use all my senses to learn. I best learn when I have auditory, visual, and hands on interaction with the knowledge I am trying to retain. I should employ many examples in my learning process as well as seeing visual and hearing auditory explanations in my learning process. I feel this test is very accurate with telling how someone learns. It was very accurate in telling me how I learn.
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