tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.comments2011-12-06T00:32:48.250-06:00Marty reMarksMartyLMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988334619793565746noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-33716934947026249252011-12-06T00:32:31.967-06:002011-12-06T00:32:31.967-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.UNI Instructional Techologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09148020120653326870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-6778077555142324972011-12-06T00:31:44.678-06:002011-12-06T00:31:44.678-06:00Marty, you've assembled quite a collection of ...Marty, you've assembled quite a collection of applications for the iPad. It's quite impressive. I believe the variety of applications that have been developed is in large part to the diversity of learners.Tentative Technologisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13568643426361933429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-4917453137323921892011-12-06T00:30:24.256-06:002011-12-06T00:30:24.256-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.UNI Instructional Techologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09148020120653326870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-58474264161135234272011-12-05T22:41:15.912-06:002011-12-05T22:41:15.912-06:00Interesting list! I have a question about the voic...Interesting list! I have a question about the voice memo app. I typically do not let my students record my lectures without prior permission from me for similar reasons to those we use plagiarism policies for. Would this be an issue in a k-12 class as well?SocioBrandycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587162663494684037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-18920838007312661302011-12-05T20:28:48.716-06:002011-12-05T20:28:48.716-06:00This is an excellent list of apps, Marty! I hadn&...This is an excellent list of apps, Marty! I hadn't thought about it until now, but it must be difficult for visually impaired persons to type on an iPad since there aren't any physical keys. Or is there an iPad setting that remedies that?debbruxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09162349153907020073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-35614180287609574882011-12-04T21:30:51.376-06:002011-12-04T21:30:51.376-06:00Marty- Isn't it amazing how many apps are out ...Marty- Isn't it amazing how many apps are out there that can be utilized with any type of learner? I also looked at apps for use on the iPad and found myself wishing I actually had an iPad to try them on. Did you get to try any of them out? Which ones do you think would work in your environment you work in? I know that many of them are for education but I feel that they could be utilized anywhere to fit the needs of fellow co-workers. Maybe I'm wrong:) I appreciated your applications and liked the color contrast app that you mentioned. I know lots of individuals who could benefit from this app.Jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04784307727124793823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-55389710719703423362011-11-17T09:09:44.401-06:002011-11-17T09:09:44.401-06:00Marty - great detail in your assignment. I clicked...Marty - great detail in your assignment. I clicked on a few of the resources, and they are wonderful! I always look forward to seeing your work because you have such attention to details, and your work is so focused. I also love the image in this post. Well done!Bill Lammershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08209576881139903984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-46607930496367082652011-05-30T09:23:30.720-05:002011-05-30T09:23:30.720-05:00I'm not that excited about Second Life either....I'm not that excited about Second Life either. I'd much rather Skype, meet in person or have a chat session. While I agree with Carrie that having an opportunity to meet and collaborate with people globally is remarkable. I'm instantly turned off that I'm not 'meeting' real people - only caricatures. The experience is too fanciful for me. I'm interested in engaging real people ; not who they'd LIKE to be.Tentative Technologisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13568643426361933429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-77411749681729276562010-08-11T14:38:55.216-05:002010-08-11T14:38:55.216-05:00I like the perspectives you bring to your ideas ab...I like the perspectives you bring to your ideas about using technology and making the process known. How will you be using this in your upcoming school year at UNI? Where does this fit into your professional life? Your blog has been silent for over a month. Share with us your thoughts.<br /><br />ZDr. Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-76929816699095697602010-06-19T21:10:49.272-05:002010-06-19T21:10:49.272-05:00@jkies, i'm right there with you, it brings me...@jkies, i'm right there with you, it brings me great joy to see young people searching for the humanity in us all. Marty I can understand your frustration with media outlets. Often times it is so easy to only see and hear about what's wrong with the world instead of those effecting positive changes. But, it's out there we just have to constantly seek it out!Tentative Technologisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13568643426361933429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-51379087218767204372010-06-18T06:41:55.889-05:002010-06-18T06:41:55.889-05:00I almost cried when we saw the Eracsim project. Th...I almost cried when we saw the Eracsim project. This communication between young people, learning to put aside differences and understand each other is so important. It should be out there, but since we're so interested in data and our test scores, it's hard to implement something like this.Jennie Kieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10476972480131102765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-20259169954461151692010-06-17T21:45:52.021-05:002010-06-17T21:45:52.021-05:00I like the academic aspects of Second Life, so coo...I like the academic aspects of Second Life, so cool to be able to "meet" professionals from all over Iowa and the world to discuss education. But, on the other hand, I worry about addiction to these virtual worlds. I have students that the real world just sucks and they bury themselves in these virtual worlds, currently gaming worlds, for the whole weekend. There has to be a middle ground to this world.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15937146240383361292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-5667171536397389552010-06-17T08:15:49.699-05:002010-06-17T08:15:49.699-05:00Sorry, Dr. Z. I'm kind of with MartyLM here.....Sorry, Dr. Z. I'm kind of with MartyLM here....I'm not sure I get 2nd life either...but then a year ago I said I didn't get Twitter and now it is probably my most valuable professional resource. Maybe I should take this class and give it another try!Donna Baumbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352619023085904675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-86909229089222009712010-06-17T01:53:48.426-05:002010-06-17T01:53:48.426-05:00It will be interesting to find out why you didn...It will be interesting to find out why you didn't feel comfortable in Second Life. It is a unique experience but what were your feelings.<br /><br />There are many resources for learning more about educational applications, but I would like to refer you to the videos and resources that I included in the RWLD #7.http://tinyurl.com/23wo7ooDr. Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-30173930304553526782010-06-17T00:15:32.024-05:002010-06-17T00:15:32.024-05:00You're right--technology that is especially ge...You're right--technology that is especially geared towards the elderly is uncommon. I was also impressed with Jo Dorhout's enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit. I hope Virtual Ineractive is a resounding success!debbruxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09162349153907020073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-59699697101689591782010-06-16T20:38:31.657-05:002010-06-16T20:38:31.657-05:00Your strategy for approaching Web 2.0 in the workp...Your strategy for approaching Web 2.0 in the workplace is interesting but is it too much technology-based? You didn't discuss the outcomes that you want to address until the final step in your 4-step approach. What about putting your goals first and the means for attaining them second? Or is there a sequence? Are these two ongoing cycles that intersect repeatedly towards an ever-moving target?<br /><br />ZDr. Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-54308775850674146012010-06-16T19:59:30.390-05:002010-06-16T19:59:30.390-05:00Well, I got past my initial fear created by your p...Well, I got past my initial fear created by your pic and read your blog. Now, that's not YOUR fault: I just fear business and charts. I agree with your list...it looks great to me. This is an adventure!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178644960972464421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-30466831902427533662010-06-01T22:50:35.588-05:002010-06-01T22:50:35.588-05:00Thanks for your comments everyone..it is great fun...Thanks for your comments everyone..it is great fun to get feedback! I'm very fascinated with your discussion of roles. Most often, my experience is one in which functional experts (business pros, educators, coaches, etc) describe a need/problem they have and the role of IT is to match that need up with an appropriate technical solution. In my experience, it seems that the most successful projects are those in which functional experts and IT staff are partners in creating a solution. In these situations, the functional staff are the creative force, defining requirements and measures of success, while the IT staff work to fit the solution into a stable, secure and technically elegant design.MartyLMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14988334619793565746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-30662924571309536882010-06-01T21:57:34.640-05:002010-06-01T21:57:34.640-05:00Is it about waiting for our IT support people to p...Is it about waiting for our IT support people to provide us with EXAMPLES??!! I think NOT!!!<br /><br />Disruptive technology is about seeing what isn't and asking Why Not? It is about visioning into what might be and then making it happen ourselves. THEN we create the examples for the IT people. They must be the learners and we must be the leaders.<br /><br />Few school districts are looking into where we might be going. They want to use new tools to support the status quo. "We must teach for our students' tomorrows, not our pasts." (Pink, 2009)<br /><br />How can you or your students use blogs to "get the word out" to make a difference in the world? http://tinyurl.com/cxvvk3<br /><br />How can you blow the walls off of your classroom or office by communicating with people around the world from your desk? You can use the free video conferencing software that is available today. Notice that I didn't say Skype or Connect or any other name. I looked at the goal and then found the tool. It's kind of like pounding a nail. Might use a hammer or a bone or a wrench or a rock or hotdog, but you need to identify your goal before you get the tool. <br /><br />Marty, you ask some good questions about who is responsible for teaching/learning technology. It is US and we must lead the disruption!!!<br /><br />ZDr. Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-39917857871846323982010-06-01T16:53:02.052-05:002010-06-01T16:53:02.052-05:00Marty-
What a great post!! If you don't mind,...Marty-<br />What a great post!! If you don't mind, I may have to use it in my next post. You hit on some very important points that have been generating in my mind. I think the best thing our IT support can continue to do is providing us with examples of technology being used in the classroom, especially where the technology is beign "disruptive". <br /><br />Thanks for a great post!!smarcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381600138613686544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-59330350172822903172010-06-01T13:47:49.587-05:002010-06-01T13:47:49.587-05:00Wow, I got a mention in your post. It's like t...Wow, I got a mention in your post. It's like that scene in The Jerk where Steve Martin finds his name in the phone book: "I'm somebody!!" :) Your ability to post about institutional readiness by using our posts really is a great trait - and it makes a good case for your point. I do worry about our own school district (and others if I just had the time) to create an environment that allows technology to do what it is designed to do. So many times we're given something - an application, program, incentive, etc - and are asked (or forced) to make it fit into what we are already doing rather than taking the full potential of the "thing" and adapting. So, if you come up with anything good in THAT department, give us a call! :)Bill Lammershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08209576881139903984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-83570787238281496232010-06-01T11:53:43.144-05:002010-06-01T11:53:43.144-05:00Marty, excellent posting. I epecially enjoyed how ...Marty, excellent posting. I epecially enjoyed how you weaved all of our thoughts and ideas to support your point. I look foward to reading more from you!Tentative Technologisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13568643426361933429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-74758863523119435592010-06-01T10:52:07.539-05:002010-06-01T10:52:07.539-05:00Man- I envy your ability to write so so fluently! ...Man- I envy your ability to write so so fluently! You can put into words what I MAY be thinking, but could not even come to close to making it sound as good as you do! Looking forward to working with you...you bring a different perspective to the table that I need!Schaa Spills Inkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07857621753583917657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-64756327671425779692010-05-29T23:46:00.208-05:002010-05-29T23:46:00.208-05:00"The university plans to spend about $250,000..."The university plans to spend about $250,000 on each course" --- wow, no wonder California is broke!debbruxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09162349153907020073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-638126709361927497.post-10009453823366838982010-05-27T21:20:19.374-05:002010-05-27T21:20:19.374-05:00I understand what you say, CathyO. It is true tha...I understand what you say, CathyO. It is true that you have to prepare your students for multiple learning environments but you run into the chicken/egg quandary. Does the change from the top down or the bottom up?<br /><br />We need to have an end in mind and make modifications to how we learn/teach to achieve that end.<br /><br />ZDr. Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com