Special Post Assignment #1

Who is Dina Tillman?
She is a student or possible teacher who wants to cahllenge and engage her students by presenting old materials in new creative ways. Like in the video, she wants to make things fun so she will have more participation in class.


Who sponsors the Fun Theory web site?
VolksWagon


Where did this post get published?
This post was published on UTube first and later put on the USA EDM 310 Alumni Blog.

Blog Assignment-#2

1. Did You Know?
     The video Did You Know was put together very well and gives a lot of important facts in a short period of time without you loosing interest. It provided information and facts about all areas and regions around the world. For Example: I learned that India has more honor students than the U.S. has kids.
     The message that the video is sending I believe to be a good one. This is true because computers and the internet are the future not only in the classroom but in every aspect of life. I really enjoyed this video and would recommend it to everyone.


2. Mr. Winkle Wakes
       The video Mr. Winkle Wakes is exactly how I feel. I am one of the lucky generations that had the advantage of a computer and the internet, but feel like technology is advancing way faster than I can keep up with.
       This brings me to the older generations and how hard it might be for them. If you viewed the video completely you already know something’s never change and there is room in this world for both old and new.


3. Sir Ken Robinson: The Importance of Creativity
     This speech by Sir Ken Robinson is his view on the importance of creativity and teaching. He feels that creativity has been taken out of the classroom. I think Robinson is trying to make a point that creativity is not at the top of the list but is just as important as literacy. He explains how students loose there creativity due to the stipulations that are being put on them in the classroom early on in there education.
      I think this video pointed out relevant information and obtains some truth. I am one of those students that have been told you cannot make a career as an artist, but things change along with technology. Teachers should use creativity in the classroom and try to inspire their students to be creative.


4. Cecelia Gault
     The interview and intro by Cecelia Gault makes me wonder what the U.S. is not using unlike Finland. When educating my classroom I will teach my students that it is ok to make mistakes, be creative, and use technology like Cecelia Gault.


5. Vicki Davis: Harness Your Students' Digital Smarts
    This video was about a teacher named Vicki Davis and how she went out of the box to educate her class. How she used technology to interact with her students so that may be comfortable using technology. Her students also educated her as well, creating a win win situation.
     Her idea involves new technology like blogs, podcasts, and other digital tools needed to succeed. This gets students involved with other students from around the world and shares cultural experiences with one another. This is a great idea to get students connected to the world through the use of technology.

Project #2

Blog Assignment 1

Hello, my name is Brittany Jean Pittman. I started South Alabama in 2007 and have changed my major more than a couple times. I am now an Elementary Education major and a full time student this semester. I intend to further my education and get my Masters in Art education. I am planning to teach the small ones like first grade and then later, after getting my Masters, get a job in the Art field of teaching.
I also work part time as a Bookkeeper for a small convenient store in Grand Bay called Kountry Korner. This is a family business that my dad has had for the last 25 years or so. It is great because I have the opportunity to schedule my own hours; this helps me to work around school and other activities that involve school.
The other activities and hobbies I like involve art. I like to consider myself an artist, I took a ceramics class here at South and found I have the skills to be an artist. So from that point on I have been taking at least one ceramic class a semester and recently moved into the glass field this semester. I really enjoy the ceramic classes and hope that I get to explore more in the art department at South.
This could not be done without family. I live with my dad, Rory and little sister Becca who is 20. I also have another sister Kimberly who is 24. I have two nephews, Tyler 6 and Trevor 1, they are my heart and I love to spend time with them. My mom Brenda and step dad Jr. also help me with school and keep me in line whenever I need it. My biggest supporter is my grandma Carol who motivates me not only in school but out of school too. I have a boyfriend named Luke, who is a little older than me that I have been dating for almost a year and a half; he gives me the other support my family can’t provide. I am very lucky to live on a 750 acre farm and am blessed with the advantages of having opportunities that many don’t have, like taking a walk through the woods and around the lake.
I am looking forward to this semester because I have a lot going for me. I recently invested in a house, which I made into a rental, and have my first tenants that are great. I have always been interested in rental houses, so I’m excited I finally get a chance to have one of my own. This semester I also, for the first time, get to do field experience and am looking forward to it.

Practice Post

My first post.