Task_3-2 Reflection

1.    What roles did the members of your team have this week?

The members of my team all had the same role this week, to discuss and come up with SLO's and answer the questions and agree upon everything as a group.  

2.    Given your role in the group this week, how did you contribute to group?

I contributed to the group by completing the blog for week 2.  Together we discussed and I would take everyone's input and form it into our answers.  I would read what I had, and my group members would agree, or tell me to add this or change that. 

3.    What worked well this week?

It was good that Mary, Evette, Cherise, and I could meet so that we could discuss the assignments and complete them together.  That way everyone had an equal input and we could ask each other questions or get clarification if one didn't really understand.  

4.    What will you do differently next time? 

There really isn't anything we would do next time, except maybe to complete assignment earlier. 

Task_3-1 Reflection

1.    What roles did the members of your team have this week?

This week, Evette, Mary, Cherise and I received a google document that Mary created.  

Throughout the week, Mary Evette and I all put in some information or graphics to contribute to the flyer.

On Saturday, Mary Evette and I met up to complete the flyer together. 

2.    Given your role in the group this week, how did you contribute to group?

I contributed to the group by posting some information that our group could use to hit the three concerns for students as well as basic information about PBL. 

3.    What worked well this week?

I think we worked really well this week, and meeting up helps so that we can verbally discuss and ask questions to complete the flyer.  Evette was the one to make the revisions so that the paragraph was clear.  It helps when she reads the flyer out loud so that we can make any corrections or revisions.

4.    What will you do differently next time? 

I don't think we would do anything differently next time.  We already meet face to face to discuss the group work for the week so this was just another thing to discuss.  =]

Week #10 Current Event

Aloha fellow 279 classmates,
The Pue'o ladies had a hard time choosing 3 internet skills that we feel children should develop so that they will be prepared for life in the information age.  We felt that a lot of the skills that students need overlap each other so it was hard to clearly choose three skills.  
The first skill that we feel students should have are research skills.  Technology provides a wealth of information.  Students need to know how to search for appropriate information, by knowing and understanding the main topic.  We feel that being able to search on the internet and knowing if the source is credible or not is important.  We have seen a lot of times where the students are doing a  research project, and they will Google keywords and just pick the first site that comes up, even if it’s not credible site.  Students should be able to use key words for their findings and go through the information and select the one pertinent to the main topic.  
The next skill that students should have are internet privacy skills.   I'm sure we were all taught to not put anything and everything on the internet because you don’t know who is viewing it.  Students need to be aware, especially when using social websites like Facebook.  For example, people shouldn't write things online like "I'll be in California this week!" because that could unintentionally invite users who view this to break into your house.  Students need to be aware of their privacy settings and should know who is able to view their websites or blogs.  Students need to be aware that they have the power on how much their share with the world or how little to share and with whom.  
The last skill that students should have are networking skills.  In this new era, technology is advancing in many ways.  Students should know how to network with others as we find ourselves communicating not just with words but by transferring of files/pictures from computer to computer.  Students need to understand how to upload and download files and pictures as this may be required through our future occupations.  Although this skills may seem very simple, a lot of people have difficulties as there are so many technical aspects when downloading/uploading a file.  
We hope you find our skills relevant and pertinent! =]

debrief task #2

Having completed this review of a web 2.0 tool would you use this tool in your classroom?
   The web 2.0 tool is one tool that I would use in my future classroom.  I like the idea that Edmodo was basically an online classroom so that I can have the students engaged while learning.  And the students would think that it's fun because it's online and they are able to post and discuss topics on Edmodo.  

Prior to this activity, how did you typically select website or tools to use?
   Typically, I would just research the internet for tools, and learn more about each and decide what fits best for my needs.  I would also get feedback from my peers on what is better tool or website than another. 


Do you have any ideas, comments or feedback on improving the web 2.0 tool selection process?
   I like how my fellow classmates all had to choose their own web 2.0 tool to share, so that I have more ideas and resources to use in my future classroom.  I also liked the ScreeR presentation so I can visually see the good things about each tool or how to use it.  I don't have any feedback on improving the web process. 

Week #8 Current Event

Aloha fellow ED 279 students,
The Pue'o group members shared a lot of great web 2.0 tools for future use to help support effective learning in and out of the classroom.  We chose Edmodo as our web 2.0 tool to share with you.  Edmodo is a FREE social networking website, that combines Facebook and Twitter.  The teacher can create their own page and make it fit for the grade level their teaching whether its K-12.  There are a ton of tools that Edmodo offers.  Teachers can post assignments and students or parents can see it at real time.  This website can be used to complete quizzes and polls, or even start a online discussion that can carry over to the classroom.  Teachers have the ability to group their class, and communicate with the groups or individual student, if needed.
Similar to twitter, there are communities that the teacher can follow and see what's going on in a specific content area or subject.  Teachers around the world can post questions and share their own concepts and ideas that one can use for their own resources.
Edmodo is a wonderful tool because this website can be accessed on their phones, or at home, so that the families are involved and aware of what their child is currently learning. Our group feels that this tool will be vital to support effective learning in and out of the class.   Here is the link to Edmodo: www.edmodo.com.  

There is also a tutorial youtube video which you can visually see how to use Edmodo to it's full potential.