Glogster - Roman Empire

Animation

In the last seminar, I had to create an animation.  This was done using a program called '2Simple'.  At first, I just played around with the program after being shown what do to.  In the program there are two types of animation:
Simple- which has a small amount of buttons
Advanced- which allows you to speed up your finished animation and record the 'between' stages of your animation.
Once, everyone in the group had got to grips with the program, we had to use it to create a clue to a phrase that everyonewould know.

This was a very helpful seminar because this program woudl be a good teaching tool and it is a good way to capture a childs attention.

Creating a Wiki

Last week in the seminar we created a wiki as a group.  We had to create a page and folder all about 'Education in the Future-20 years from now'.  Within this section we had to include any ideas that we thought education might be like in the future, including what classrooms might look like in the future.  It was quite hard to do because there is no research for this far in the future but it was a very good lesson.

Research week

Last week we had a research week, with plenty of work to do to keep us busy.  My week mainly consisted of reading the chapters that we were given about computation (for Developing key skills in Numeracy) and special educational needs (for What is Education?).  Both of the readings were long winded but I got there in the end. 

Then it came to actually doing the theories of thinking and learning assignment, which is due today.  That took a while too, as I had to remember how to search the library catalogue online.

That was basically my research week....and I managed to squeeze in a cheeky night out, good times.

Reflective Learning: Reading

In the last session, we looked at reflective learning.  Since, then I have read the documents that were asked.  They contained some good ideas about reflective learning (Kolb and Gibbs) and made me think about looking back at what I have learnt.  I don't really tend to look back at my notes and think about what happened and analyse the idea that I have settled on.  I'll have to start considering these thing in order to help my learning.  Starting a learning journal seems like a good idea because its a good way of keeping track of any thoughts I had while reflecting on my work.

Reflective Learning: Thought Shower

Evaluation on group work in seminar

During our first seminar on Developing Key Skills in ICT, we were asked to research, as a group, a common interest we all shared.  Working with Robyn and Holly, we couldnt agree on a topic so we made one up.  We decided to look at Zorbing.  There were certain things that we had to keep a look out for on our chosen site.  These included who made the site and when it was last updated.

As a group, I think we worked very well.  The workload was shared out between us and we each had soemthing to say when we presented our findings to the rest of the class.

Below is my evaluation of another presentation shared in class.

Shark Cage Diving:

The group shared plenty of information about the site, including prices and age limits.  They also gave in insite into the organisations that sponsor the site.  Their workloadWork spread evenly through all members of the group and everyone had something different to say about the site.  They said that they looked at the links associated with the page and that they think they are valid.  Secure method of payment included on the site were discussed in detail.  They also talked about the links to facebook and twitter so that users can follow them on social sites if that is what they prefer.

The first post is always the worst...

Morning guys! Just a few facts...my name is Leah, 19 years old, from the bright and sunny Wales.  I have started my first year of Educational Studies in Swansea Metropolitan University.  I decided on this course after doing a bit of work experience at a local primary school, to find that I really enjoyed helping the children with their work and listening to their strange stories.  My grandmother and mother both work in schools so I think thats where I get it from.  That's all for now!