January 13, 2010

TTWF was another bust, but no one can say that I am not trying to reach the populace. I did get to teach eportfolios today to a group of seniors. I know there are various aspects to eportfolios, but this one dealt with the job concept. The questions were great, and I tailored it well to their situation as best as possible. One of the easiest ways to create a good eportfolio is to utilize a wiki. This gives an on line functionality to the portfolio. I also discussed with them some on line dangers such as Facebook, etc. Many students as well adults feel that the items they post are so secure--they are NOT, and it is difficult to convince them of that. I am still forging ahead on the web sites, and when they see the ease of it, their comfort zones are now expanded to include WYSIWYGs. I also had an interesting conversation with a power who wants me to work with the entrepreneurship challenge. I will attend a meeting next week to find out the particulars.................flick

January 11, 2010

Expletive, I had to go back in and edit a couple of posts because I forgot what year it was. Ya gotta love old age. I am still exploring RCampus, and I am liking it more and more. I think the rubric section is sound and has a lot to offer. I am beginning to work with teachers here to publish their own web sites which are linked to school's web site. The site uses a WYSIWYG and is quite simple to create and maintain. I will not put pressure on them to pursue the various aspects because the comfort levels vary so much. I know that I will be busy in the next couple of weeks teaching them the basics of this. I still feel that it is still not teaching our students anything about web site development--another conversation for another day. I still love seeing people try the different concepts that I am espousing. Well, tomorrow............flick

Decemberr 5, 2008

I find it quite interesting that people think a wysiwyg will solve all of their problems without learning basics. This is one problem I encounter when dealing with teachers and students who think that a program will solve all of their problems. I liken it to cooking a meal without the ingredients. Also, when something does not work, it is the fault of the technology and not the user. Instead of finding the answer, it is easier to just capitulate. I guess I am different. I know that some answer exists, and I will try to find it. I many times use the very technology vilified by others to gain enlightenment. Unfortunately, the defeatist attitude is not something that has just manifested itself; it is a carry over from before. I really thought that with the ease of access for information that this would abate, but, alas, it does not. Okay, okay, I am off of my lectern. I met with the district IT wizard, and I we were able to talk over a lot of matters. I know that he has budget constraints, and I am willing to work with him concerning them. It was good. I also set up my agenda for next week, and it will be meeting with teachers, honing the wiki, and dealing with matters. I feel matters are progressing well. Oh, I know that I have to get my log up-to-date. Have a nice weekend.....flick