As I was reading the "Tech" articles you provided I was wondering "Where did these authors get all these great resources?" I have been using Google as my main, multi-purpose search engine for years. In search of scholarly articles, I usually use the Library's Catalog (usually the one my professor refers me to).One of the most frustrating aspects of doing research is finding relevant articles. Some research sessions I walk away from feeling totally discouraged because I've looked for articles/websites and found virtually nothing. I guess my biggest concern would be: Do you have any tips for finding good online resources? Any suggestions for how to plan and organize a good "search party"?
Otherwise, class is great, and I'm feeling good about the assignments.
Almost forgot, for my Tech Assignment I'd like to find webresources that will lead students to the history of music genres. Is this too broad? Should I focus on just one or a couple of types of genres? Thanks for your help and feedback, Dana
Friday, February 8, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
Week Two
Quick Write:
Regarding our course – any comments or concerns?
What would you like to know more about?
I'm enjoying the class immensely. I really appreciate how quotes, songs, pictures, and other artifacts are used to stimulate discussion and thinking and reflection. I definitely see this as a strong way to engage students in social studies time. Plus, it allows for some great cross-curricular activity.
I was slightly confused about our homework. The syllabus has page numbers from the Vaughn text, but then the email said to read from the Guillaume text. Maybe this is a misunderstanding on my part? I am concerned about this because I'm uncertain about what to read exactly. Could our expected readings be stated in class, please, and our readings we're not doing be stated also?
What are some engaging ways to compare social studies concepts to modern day "equivalents"? For example, how could a teacher help his students relate to ancient Egypt's belief in the afterlife? Or is this approach not always effective? When should this approach be used? Only when there's a meaningful connection between the two concepts? I guess I just want to know what have you done that's helped students the most?
Regarding our course – any comments or concerns?
What would you like to know more about?
I'm enjoying the class immensely. I really appreciate how quotes, songs, pictures, and other artifacts are used to stimulate discussion and thinking and reflection. I definitely see this as a strong way to engage students in social studies time. Plus, it allows for some great cross-curricular activity.
I was slightly confused about our homework. The syllabus has page numbers from the Vaughn text, but then the email said to read from the Guillaume text. Maybe this is a misunderstanding on my part? I am concerned about this because I'm uncertain about what to read exactly. Could our expected readings be stated in class, please, and our readings we're not doing be stated also?
What are some engaging ways to compare social studies concepts to modern day "equivalents"? For example, how could a teacher help his students relate to ancient Egypt's belief in the afterlife? Or is this approach not always effective? When should this approach be used? Only when there's a meaningful connection between the two concepts? I guess I just want to know what have you done that's helped students the most?
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
What I think of social studies...
What comes to mind when you think of social studies?
I think of maps, California missions, and a lot of reading (I really don't remember) about ancient civilizations. Most teachers gave just textbook assignments. Not to degrade textbooks--they have their wonderful purpose--but I remember almost nothing about what I read. What I do remember are the fun projects that I did, like an eighth-grade project called "China-in-a-box." I also remember an extra-curricular team I joined called the Current Events team. We read the newspaper everyday for three months, then competed with other schools about our knowledge. To this day I still enjoy reading the paper, looking for important news and information. Finally, when I think of social studies I think of inspiration--I always enjoy learning about great people that have changed our society or other societies. Social studies was a subject where I was introduced to heroes.
I think of maps, California missions, and a lot of reading (I really don't remember) about ancient civilizations. Most teachers gave just textbook assignments. Not to degrade textbooks--they have their wonderful purpose--but I remember almost nothing about what I read. What I do remember are the fun projects that I did, like an eighth-grade project called "China-in-a-box." I also remember an extra-curricular team I joined called the Current Events team. We read the newspaper everyday for three months, then competed with other schools about our knowledge. To this day I still enjoy reading the paper, looking for important news and information. Finally, when I think of social studies I think of inspiration--I always enjoy learning about great people that have changed our society or other societies. Social studies was a subject where I was introduced to heroes.
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