tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post115248424260058536..comments2024-01-01T09:56:35.745-06:00Comments on Speaking of History...: Podcast #34 - Touring the USS Midway in San Diego at NECC 2006Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-1152645753058994612006-07-11T14:22:00.000-05:002006-07-11T14:22:00.000-05:00DebbieHello. I'm so glad that you found and enjoy...Debbie<BR/><BR/>Hello. I'm so glad that you found and enjoy the podcast and blog. It has been a blast over the past year podcasting and trying out some of these new things with my students. In regards to your question about time - yes, I do tend to some quite a bit of time on the computer but beyond my required work in the classroom I also think of my computer related work as a hobby in some way. I also teach a grad class at Park University on using technology in the classroom so I really do enjoy sharing what I can find about new technology, especially web 2.0 tools. I also sometimes do presentations and workshops for other school districts. My advice for starting out using some of these things - like blogs, podcasts, etc. - is to start out small and then build as you get comfortable with the technology and you can produce the material with more ease. It is always harder just starting out and takes more time that it will when you are familiar with the tools. I would suggest starting with a class blog where you post your weekly assignments. Posting my weekly schedule at the start of the week on a consistent basis has been one of the most powerful things I've done in the last 5 years. Parents love the ability to see what is happening in the classroom and students really use it when they miss a day and want to know what we did. I would suggest that and then build from there. Please let me know if you have any other questions and good luck with your graduate work.<BR/><BR/>Eric LanghorstEric Langhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521377945238878862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14110331.post-1152567999398677032006-07-10T16:46:00.000-05:002006-07-10T16:46:00.000-05:00Hi!I am a graduate student in Nashua, NH. I am go...Hi!<BR/>I am a graduate student in Nashua, NH. I am going for my MEd and taking a technology class where our assignment is to browse different classroom webpages/blogs, etc. I hit paydirt with yours! This is an incredible use of technology in the classroom and I am anxious to share it as an example of what can be done. I especially love the Blog, Studycasts and Podcasts. Your students are very fortunate to have a teacher as creative as you. I have a question. How long do you spend on the computer in an average day? I am very excited about bringing all this new technology into my classroom, but are concerned about the time contraints.<BR/>Great work!<BR/>Debbie from NHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com