Digital Footprints

I plan to teach my future students about their own digital footprint. One source that I will use will be http://www.21things4students.net/21/3-digital-footprint/. I found that this resource was made in a way to keep students' attention and help them enjoy the important lesson. It helped me to understand this concept better.

What is a digital footprint? It is basically a permanent record of anything you put online. It is like a tattoo. Anything you put online will forever be there, even if you take it down or delete it. I was a little surprised when I searched my name on pipl.com. Old phone numbers and addresses were listed; as well as my various social media accounts. We need to teach students how to stay safe online. We need to help protect their privacy. 

Why Should We Teach Students About Mind Mapping?

According to Inspiration.com, "mindmapping is a visual form of note taking. It is a visual tool to help learners find the central idea and sub-topics of the information. Students can comprehend the information, create new ideas, and build connections." How to Teach mind mapping and how to make a mind map

Some benefits of making mind maps includes the following according to Inspiration.com:

• Brainstorming
• Explore any idea, concept, or problem
• Help students understand relationships and connections between ideas and concepts
• Communicate new ideas and thought processes
• Students can easily recall information
• It is a visual form of taking notes and planning tasks
• Organize ideas and concepts

According to TeachThought.com, mind mapping will "engage students, encourage creativity, and teach students how to learn instead of memorizing content." 10 Mind Mapping Strategies for Teachers

Both websites were accessed on 4-20-15. Please visit the websites for more information. 

Mindmap Regarding Technology Implementation Issues in Schools

Create your own mind maps at MindMeister

DoppleMe

  I created this avatar using DoppleMe.
I wanted to show how I like to read.
A good reason for students to use an avatar instead of their real pics and information is for safety. Students should never put their addresses, phone numbers, or any personal information out on the web due to people who could be predators.
Students can use an avatar when setting up social media, blogs, and more.

My Blog Disclosure Policy

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This blog is for educational purposes. I created this blog as part of an assignment for my college degree. While I am new to the blogging world, I am enjoying adding my small piece of information out to the world. 

I have not reviewed any products or services and, therefore, have not been paid for an advertising at this time. 

I will be honest with my readers. If in the future I choose to be paid for advertising products or services, I will tell you. 

Copyright Help!!

As I read through my fellow coursemates' discussions, I noticed that they already picked the "good" sites to use in the classroom for the discussion of copyright laws. However, I heard from them that it was difficult to find information to use for students about this topic. 

Therefore, I have found two websites full of resources for us to use as teachers. Some of the links do not work, but most of them are full of information for us to use as we teach this topic. 

 

I feel it is important to use Pedagogical Content Knowledge as well as our Knowledge of the Content itself to teach this topic. Lecture alone will be confusing and boring for our students. 

 

Check out these resources:

 

http://www.schrockguide.net/intellectual-property.html

 

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/%20%20%20241080%20%20?present=true

 

Pros: Full of information to use within your lesson planning.

          Idea starters for you to create your lessons. 

 

Cons: Not all of the links are active.

           Not a neat package of just one site to click on and go.  

 

 

I hope these are helpful for you,

Laura  

QR Code Assignment

I have created this assignment using QR Codes. Looking back on this project, I should have put page numbers on each slide. After you read the QR Codes, print the pages and you can create group projects learning about fractions.