Frayer Model

Here is a picture of a Frayer Model.


I am not sure how the links would work but I would love to figure it out.


With that said... Enjoy the RIDE!!!!

Real Frustration

Okay,

So I have chosen to blog about my experience setting up this blog. Now, I decided that this seemed quite simple, however as we have been discussing, nothing with technology is simple. I got through creating the blog okay, I was even able to create my first post. I located my group members blogs and just knew that I was home free. Well then came the RSS Feed. That's when it all just went so wrong. I have learned that I am a very literal person when it comes to directions. I am looking for the exact phrasing, wording, and I will follow them step by step. Well, in this case that didn't work to well for me. As I was sitting here in tears, trying to figure out how to link these blogs (and no one could help) I had to keep clicking on stuff. I finally went back and reread the directions matching a few terms instead of exact terms and the river of tears began to subside. In the end, it actually ended up being way easier than I originally thought (now that it's completed I can laugh, I think).

This whole experience  made me think about the frustration that a student feels when they are trying to use a new technology tool, app, game (silly Flappy Birds, oh wait I digress), iPad, iPod, etc. However, I also know the feeling of accomplishment when the task is completed and you can actually say that YOU figured it out on your own. I have gone from frustration to joy and as my six year old says, "O.K. mommy, Really, it wasn't that serious!"


With that said.......Enjoy the RIDE!!!!

Because Technology is a MUST!!!!!

What would education in the 21st century be without technology? Without actual experiences, authentic experiences how will our students be prepared to go forth into their future endeavors? Technology is infused into our society on a daily basis in every way from How we wake up in the morning, to how we make our coffee (I have 5 kids, YES I AM A PROUD coffee drinker!!!) To how we listen to music in our car, and communicate with our friends. Technology is all around us. We can ill afford not to equip our students with the experiences they need to be successful in a 21st Century society.

 And with that said......Enjoy the RIDE!!!!