You did a lot of live interviews and speaking in the all the videos!
I tend to think that it requires a strong parent that is motivated also to help their children succeed in home schooling. I fthe parent is not motiviated, the child might be better off inside a classroom?
As an online instructor, my first year online was horrific. SO many distractions because I was at home! Have to walk the dog, answer the doorbell, talk to the neighbors.(OHHHHH!) No one seemed to think I was working! Do you think that homeschooling via the Internet might also have additional distractions, ones not found in the classroom?
Hi Margaret. I also appreciate the effort you put in with original video elements. Your points about the classroom environment become much more clear when you are showing the positions of the desks, etc. What did you feel was the most challenging part of completing your video presentation?
I liked the interviews with the parents of virtual learners. It helped to gain perspective of the information you were giving. While I was viewing the video I was thinking about my own children and if virtual learning would work for them. As a parent I can see how my children would not benefit from virtual learning as they are not disciplined enough, I also feel that the socialization they receive at school is helpful in their overall development. Do you think school districts should provide parents with a "checklist" or specific criteria to help determine if virtual learning is a good idea or should that be left up to the parent to seek out?
I am not sure how staying at home can eliminate distractions and improve learning. Students, who are at home, would watch TV, stay on the phone or text, or sit for hours because they do not know what to do. I teach middle school and the two biggest problems with the education of adolescents is their lack of motivation for learning anything and there is no parent support. Therefore, I question how virtual learning would be beneficial for middle school students. Someone in their life must teach them how to stay on task, learn organizational skills, and cooperate with others. I am not saying that virtual learning is a bad method of earning an education. I believe that the only way students can learn effectively inside or outside the classroom is for parents to be involved and set high expectations for learning and completing assignments. According to the Michigan Department of Education (2002), “86% of the general public believes that support from parents is the most important way to improve the schools.”
I think virtual learning should be used for students, who have prolonged illnesses or disabilities that prevent them from entering the classroom. Virtual learning makes learning available all day, any time, any place, but should it replace face-to-face social educational opportunities for middle school and elementary school children.
Michigan Department of Education. (2002). What research says about parent involvement in children’s education. Retrieved from http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Final_Parent_Involvement_Fact_Sheet_14732_7.pdf
Task 2: Consult with your learning community in order to find time during Week 11 to present your videos synchronously.You will need to have downloaded Skype and created an account in order to be in voice contact with your group simultaneously while everyone watches the presentations. During each presentation, members of your learning community can open individual blogs and move through the video as the video developer discusses his or her work. You can provide feedback and ask questions of the developer at this time. After the synchronous conversation, visit each member’s blog, watch his or her video a second time, critique the presentation, and provide feedback. marcia
Most of the research I found supported virtual learning for special ed. or for students with social anxiety. One of the main supporting factors was students could feel comfortable instead of being pressured to answer questions on the spot and preform well. They would have other distractions but they can be elminated easier. Things such as wall decorations and other students can hinder learning for some. At home, there is more control over distractions.
The hardest aspect of this project was portaying the information I found in the form of a video. I found that to be quite difficult. It took a lot of thought to come up with ways to display the material. After reading questions, I feel that I left some aspects unclear. I think a paper would have been much easier!
Much of the research I found supported virtual learning for special ed. students. They often have difficulty in groups, response time and other tasks. I agree that socialization is key in middle school, but from teaching middle school, I know how hard it for some to cope on a daily basis. There would be distractions at home; however, they can be fixed easier than in a classroom. Teachers cannot be expected to take everything off the walls because 1 student out of 120 can't focus because he has ADHD. At home, he can sit in a room with nothing there. It does take a lot of parental involvement for students to be successful. Working alone with a parent and not 25 other students could greatly help a child.
I liked your point on taking homebound and turning it into virtual learning. I think that would be very successful.
I love the idea of a parent checklist. I think that would be great. From my understanding in talking to a parent from GA virtual academy, all of the couse books are sent to the house along with lesson plans. I think there is a form of a checklist. A straight forward checklist would be great!
This is a great video to show the benefits that could occur in a virtual school setting. I am most interested in your idea that students will be better organized in a virtual setting. I am a very disorganized person, and online education has been very challenging for this reason. Don't you think that online students have to be more organized on their own. If the kids can't keep it together with someone checking how can they do it on their own? My other question is how can virtual school help with the concerns of lower income students? I am most concerned about students that are pushed to virtual school as a means of making up credits. If a student has a rough home life how can they be expected to perform better at home?
Hi Margaret, Although I am not a fan of virtual learning for school aged children, I think you did an excellent job of pointing out the positive aspects of virtual learning. I think it takes a very disciplined child to be successful in a virtual setting. Also I think they need the social interaction, and learning to deal with distractions is a part of life. I think about my high school students, and aside form the schoolwork, they love the socializing that goes on in school. Their peers are their social network and they might lose that in a virtual setting.
Great video! I couldn't get it to play last week. I liked how you conducted the movie like a reporter (even usig a mic). Your sound level was consistent throughout the film as well.
Hey Holly. Wonderful job and I loved your idea about "news reporter." I think the information you supplied was consistent and thorough as well as the video itself. Virtual learning is a hard concept to sell to most people and I believe you did a great job with the positive aspects of VL.
I think you brought out the salient points of a successful virtual classroom. Your use of individual interviews and students at a desk were valuable elements.
The audio, in places, was low...perhaps the distance of the microphone, etc. The inclusion of a video with students participating in active learning at the Virtual Academy would have highlighted the topic and provide a sense of movement to your otherwise painstaking work.
Good Job! I have not watched a video that contained as much live video footage and feedback from others. Maybe I missed it, but I ndid not see a lot of research information to back up how learning at home is the best practice for K-12 students. Overall, good job!
Margaret,
ReplyDeleteYou did a lot of live interviews and speaking in the all the videos!
I tend to think that it requires a strong parent that is motivated also to help their children succeed in home schooling. I fthe parent is not motiviated, the child might be better off inside a classroom?
As an online instructor, my first year online was horrific. SO many distractions because I was at home! Have to walk the dog, answer the doorbell, talk to the neighbors.(OHHHHH!) No one seemed to think I was working! Do you think that homeschooling via the Internet might also have additional distractions, ones not found in the classroom?
Marcia
Hi Margaret. I also appreciate the effort you put in with original video elements. Your points about the classroom environment become much more clear when you are showing the positions of the desks, etc. What did you feel was the most challenging part of completing your video presentation?
ReplyDeleteTim.
I liked the interviews with the parents of virtual learners. It helped to gain perspective of the information you were giving. While I was viewing the video I was thinking about my own children and if virtual learning would work for them. As a parent I can see how my children would not benefit from virtual learning as they are not disciplined enough, I also feel that the socialization they receive at school is helpful in their overall development. Do you think school districts should provide parents with a "checklist" or specific criteria to help determine if virtual learning is a good idea or should that be left up to the parent to seek out?
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ReplyDeleteI am not sure how staying at home can eliminate distractions and improve learning. Students, who are at home, would watch TV, stay on the phone or text, or sit for hours because they do not know what to do. I teach middle school and the two biggest problems with the education of adolescents is their lack of motivation for learning anything and there is no parent support. Therefore, I question how virtual learning would be beneficial for middle school students. Someone in their life must teach them how to stay on task, learn organizational skills, and cooperate with others. I am not saying that virtual learning is a bad method of earning an education. I believe that the only way students can learn effectively inside or outside the classroom is for parents to be involved and set high expectations for learning and completing assignments. According to the Michigan Department of Education (2002), “86% of the general public believes that support from parents is the most important way to improve the schools.”
I think virtual learning should be used for students, who have prolonged illnesses or disabilities that prevent them from entering the classroom. Virtual learning makes learning available all day, any time, any place, but should it replace face-to-face social educational opportunities for middle school and elementary school children.
Michigan Department of Education. (2002). What research says about parent involvement in children’s education. Retrieved from http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Final_Parent_Involvement_Fact_Sheet_14732_7.pdf
Any takers on Skype?
ReplyDeleteE-mail me! marcia.wert@waldenu.edu!
Task 2: Consult with your learning community in order to find time during Week 11 to present your videos synchronously.You will need to have downloaded Skype and created an account in order to be in voice contact with your group simultaneously while everyone watches the presentations.
During each presentation, members of your learning community can open individual blogs and move through the video as the video developer discusses his or her work. You can provide feedback and ask questions of the developer at this time. After the synchronous conversation, visit each member’s blog, watch his or her video a second time, critique the presentation, and provide feedback.
marcia
Marcia,
ReplyDeleteMost of the research I found supported virtual learning for special ed. or for students with social anxiety. One of the main supporting factors was students could feel comfortable instead of being pressured to answer questions on the spot and preform well. They would have other distractions but they can be elminated easier. Things such as wall decorations and other students can hinder learning for some. At home, there is more control over distractions.
Dr. Powell,
ReplyDeleteThe hardest aspect of this project was portaying the information I found in the form of a video. I found that to be quite difficult. It took a lot of thought to come up with ways to display the material. After reading questions, I feel that I left some aspects unclear. I think a paper would have been much easier!
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ReplyDeleteAmy,
ReplyDeleteMuch of the research I found supported virtual learning for special ed. students. They often have difficulty in groups, response time and other tasks. I agree that socialization is key in middle school, but from teaching middle school, I know how hard it for some to cope on a daily basis. There would be distractions at home; however, they can be fixed easier than in a classroom. Teachers cannot be expected to take everything off the walls because 1 student out of 120 can't focus because he has ADHD. At home, he can sit in a room with nothing there. It does take a lot of parental involvement for students to be successful. Working alone with a parent and not 25 other students could greatly help a child.
I liked your point on taking homebound and turning it into virtual learning. I think that would be very successful.
I love the idea of a parent checklist. I think that would be great. From my understanding in talking to a parent from GA virtual academy, all of the couse books are sent to the house along with lesson plans. I think there is a form of a checklist. A straight forward checklist would be great!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great video to show the benefits that could occur in a virtual school setting. I am most interested in your idea that students will be better organized in a virtual setting. I am a very disorganized person, and online education has been very challenging for this reason. Don't you think that online students have to be more organized on their own. If the kids can't keep it together with someone checking how can they do it on their own?
ReplyDeleteMy other question is how can virtual school help with the concerns of lower income students? I am most concerned about students that are pushed to virtual school as a means of making up credits. If a student has a rough home life how can they be expected to perform better at home?
Hi Margaret,
ReplyDeleteAlthough I am not a fan of virtual learning for school aged children, I think you did an excellent job of pointing out the positive aspects of virtual learning. I think it takes a very disciplined child to be successful in a virtual setting. Also I think they need the social interaction, and learning to deal with distractions is a part of life. I think about my high school students, and aside form the schoolwork, they love the socializing that goes on in school. Their peers are their social network and they might lose that in a virtual setting.
Great video! I couldn't get it to play last week. I liked how you conducted the movie like a reporter (even usig a mic). Your sound level was consistent throughout the film as well.
ReplyDeleteHey Holly. Wonderful job and I loved your idea about "news reporter." I think the information you supplied was consistent and thorough as well as the video itself. Virtual learning is a hard concept to sell to most people and I believe you did a great job with the positive aspects of VL.
ReplyDeleteMargaret,
ReplyDeleteI think you brought out the salient points of a successful virtual classroom. Your use of individual interviews and students at a desk were valuable elements.
The audio, in places, was low...perhaps the distance of the microphone, etc. The inclusion of a video with students participating in active learning at the Virtual Academy would have highlighted the topic and provide a sense of movement to your otherwise painstaking work.
Best regards,
David
Good Job! I have not watched a video that contained as much live video footage and feedback from others. Maybe I missed it, but I ndid not see a lot of research information to back up how learning at home is the best practice for K-12 students. Overall, good job!
ReplyDelete