Comments for In The Cloud http://paulalexbriseno.edublogs.org Learning, Unlearning, Relearning - Paul Alex Briseno Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:36:10 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 Comment on Will technology kill writing? by EdTechSandyK http://paulalexbriseno.edublogs.org/2009/09/21/will-technology-kill-cursive-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-11 EdTechSandyK Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:36:10 +0000 http://paulalexbriseno.edublogs.org/?p=92#comment-11 Wow! Who knew a little tweet could stir so many thoughts? It is amazing how far I can go through a day without a pen or pencil - but I don't think I'm as far on the spectrum as you. I still remember things better if I actually write them; typing doesn't make them stick in my brain; it's why I still have a note pad where I write down my phone messages! But, we're talking digital learners, not my generation. Still and all, although technology SEEMS to be everywhere, there are a great number of people who don't have the 24/7 ubiquitous access necessary to get rid of writing all together. And I also say that until they get retinal scan technolgy attached to every legal document out there, we're all going to need to make some kind of signature, lest we return to the days where unschooled people made an "X" to sign legal agreements. We don't have 1:1 access in schools yet, either, which means the kiddos are still going to have to write for a while. Also been reading recently about a new thought that we don't need to teach keyboarding any more; that it's a waste of time. I think I'm going to have to disagree with that one as well! Below are a couple of links for those interested: http://scottsfloyd.com/2009/08/28/keyboarding-or-the-lack-thereof/ http://www.utechtips.com/when-or-do-we-teach-typing/ Wow! Who knew a little tweet could stir so many thoughts? It is amazing how far I can go through a day without a pen or pencil – but I don’t think I’m as far on the spectrum as you. I still remember things better if I actually write them; typing doesn’t make them stick in my brain; it’s why I still have a note pad where I write down my phone messages!

But, we’re talking digital learners, not my generation. Still and all, although technology SEEMS to be everywhere, there are a great number of people who don’t have the 24/7 ubiquitous access necessary to get rid of writing all together. And I also say that until they get retinal scan technolgy attached to every legal document out there, we’re all going to need to make some kind of signature, lest we return to the days where unschooled people made an “X” to sign legal agreements.

We don’t have 1:1 access in schools yet, either, which means the kiddos are still going to have to write for a while.

Also been reading recently about a new thought that we don’t need to teach keyboarding any more; that it’s a waste of time. I think I’m going to have to disagree with that one as well! Below are a couple of links for those interested:

http://scottsfloyd.com/2009/08/28/keyboarding-or-the-lack-thereof/

http://www.utechtips.com/when-or-do-we-teach-typing/

]]> Comment on Adopt a Teacher by EdTechSandyK http://paulalexbriseno.edublogs.org/2009/08/19/adopt-a-teacher/comment-page-1/#comment-10 EdTechSandyK Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:51:55 +0000 http://paulalexbriseno.edublogs.org/?p=73#comment-10 Paul, the Adopt a Teacher concept is great! I love the story of the campus technolgy team you created. In my experience the most transformative change usually occurs one small step at a time. I'm going to share this idea with our campus technology facilitators and encourage them to adopt some teachers, too. Have a great 2009-2010! Paul, the Adopt a Teacher concept is great! I love the story of the campus technolgy team you created. In my experience the most transformative change usually occurs one small step at a time. I’m going to share this idea with our campus technology facilitators and encourage them to adopt some teachers, too. Have a great 2009-2010!

]]> Comment on Science Fair Projects (Past, Present, Future) by Michael http://paulalexbriseno.edublogs.org/2009/02/24/science-fair-projects-past-present-future/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Michael Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:28:24 +0000 http://paulalexbriseno.edublogs.org/?p=46#comment-7 I thin you're right we do need to improve and please visit our sites gwagrade5.edublogs.org wild-monkey.webs.com freewebs.com/monkey429 I thin you’re right we do need to improve and please visit our sites
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]]> Comment on Integrating Technology Stations in the Middle School Classroom by Michael http://paulalexbriseno.edublogs.org/2009/02/06/integrating-technology-stations-in-the-middle-school-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Michael Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:18:22 +0000 http://paulalexbriseno.edublogs.org/?p=26#comment-6 I like the fact that you show the stages of thing happening in school and please visit our sites gwagrade5.edublogs.org wild-monkey.webs.com freewebs.com/monkey429 I like the fact that you show the stages of thing happening in school and please visit our sites
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]]> Comment on Science Fair Projects (Past, Present, Future) by Tim Holt http://paulalexbriseno.edublogs.org/2009/02/24/science-fair-projects-past-present-future/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Tim Holt Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:35:39 +0000 http://paulalexbriseno.edublogs.org/?p=46#comment-5 Paul, Thanks for keeping the conversation going. We actually had a cyber-science-fair in El Paso mixed into the "regular" fair and had over 70 kids go the digital route. What we noticed was that the kids in the cyber-fair spent much more time with the judges and went into much more depth with their explanations. Tim El Paso Paul,
Thanks for keeping the conversation going.
We actually had a cyber-science-fair in El Paso mixed into the “regular” fair and had over 70 kids go the digital route. What we noticed was that the kids in the cyber-fair spent much more time with the judges and went into much more depth with their explanations.

Tim
El Paso

]]> Comment on Student Needs vs. Copyright Policy by Tim Holt http://paulalexbriseno.edublogs.org/2009/02/08/student-needs-vs-copyright-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Tim Holt Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:50:11 +0000 http://paulalexbriseno.edublogs.org/?p=41#comment-4 Paul, Thanks for keeping the conversation going. I am hoping that as many people as possible in the edublogosphere pick up Janice's story. THe response from HM was unfounded, ill-advised and sets a pretty bad precedent. I have linked your site off of the original post! Tim Paul,
Thanks for keeping the conversation going. I am hoping that as many people as possible in the edublogosphere pick up Janice’s story. THe response from HM was unfounded, ill-advised and sets a pretty bad precedent.

I have linked your site off of the original post!

Tim

]]> Comment on TCEA 2009 by Lupe http://paulalexbriseno.edublogs.org/2009/02/03/tcea-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Lupe Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:28:52 +0000 http://paulalexbriseno.edublogs.org/?p=5#comment-2 Paul, hey while you are there, can you find out more information from Gaggle about their "Homework Folder"? thanks Also, my students are asking for me to show and explain the differences between Message Boards, Wikis, and Blogs. Can you see if there are any booths there that can provide you with information on that level? Something that I can use in class to show the difference...I use a video but I need more concrete information than that. Thanks, Lupe (Kazen MS) Paul,
hey while you are there, can you find out more information from Gaggle about their “Homework Folder”? thanks
Also, my students are asking for me to show and explain the differences between Message Boards, Wikis, and Blogs. Can you see if there are any booths there that can provide you with information on that level? Something that I can use in class to show the difference…I use a video but I need more concrete information than that.
Thanks, Lupe (Kazen MS)

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