Assignment 5.2

     This model I learnt the basic rule of how to make an effective PowerPoint slide. I have to say I used PowerPoint a lot, and I was so glad those criteria because I could follow rules easier, but I got problem soon. I collect a lot of design elements, such as vector diagram, little gif, and lace trimming. This is my hobby, and I enjoy that. When I made a PowerPoint, I love to use those cute little images to decorate slides, but I realized soon I need to keep slides simple, which means no superfluous ornament, no rainbow, a few of words, it really challenged my normal style. I have to say few text without unnecessary decoration make slides sharp, elegant and refined, but I think add some image and color will have better visual effects.

     Thus, I start to consider, should I give up the elaborate design of PowerPoint to make it simple? Is it simplicity on whose view? I study art education, not education. I am not only a teacher, but also am artist. When I interpret my presentation of one thing, I hope to express my aesthetics, too. Dose complex design against simplicity? What is the effective PowerPoint? Dose the rules against each other? At the last, I tried to keep the elements on the same rhythm and theme in my slides to achieve simplicity. I hope that works.

    Also, this week discussed a sensitive issue: copyright. I always keep neutral before because plagiarism is so common, and a lot of authors or drawers have been plagiarized or plagiarized others. It seems everyone allow tacitly if no profit is made, using someone's idea without their permission is not a form of stealing. This events have been happened a lot in China, and plagiarist refused to admit that. Thus, I resolutely support reorganization without permission is copyright. There is something wrong in the root, and this behavior should be stop. End any excuse for illegal plagiarism, respect and cite the original work.

Assignment 4.3

In model 4, I learnt evaluating websites resources. That is unique way for me to identify the contents and purpose with the codes at the ends of URLs because I didn't know different domains stand for different meaning. Most of websites that I had viewed often end with “com” in China, so I didn't realized what the URL can tell me. After I read the article “Evaluating Web Pages:Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask”, I was inspired that URLs can help you quickly find what you want to know and how much information can be trusted. Also, it remained me that I need treat those information carefully, not only they may be false, but also they should be cited correctly. Sometimes I was confused that I want to quote some unique perspective from others, but I couldn't find the copyright, so I just gave up.

Finding Information on the Internet: A Tutorial

Also, this model taught how to use Excel. I had used it many time in university because I was the monitor in my class, and I have to count scores and make transcript for whole class at every end of the semester. Sometimes, I would use Excel to collect information as well, such as phone number, address, or others. I have to say Excel is one of my favorite tools, and it is clear and multinational.

Another thing is the rubric design. I think a clear and flexible rubric is necessary for teacher and students, and it should be specific to build a goal for curriculum. Also, rubric should be designed to be suitable for all individual as much as possible. 

Assignment 3.2

I have been learning integration technology into art education settings for three week, and all is going well so far.

In the first model, I learnt the development of technology in art education. From Sumerian clay tablet in ca. 2600 BC to Internet in 20^st- century, the argument around the technology has never stopped. That is interesting to look at those question because some fears that people have had about the negative effects of new technology on students become true now, and I was inspired those fears and associate to our reality of education situation. When education try integrate technology into art education, such as Internet, educator also need consider the potentially dangerous of technology. For example, students depend on Google search or Wikipedia too much, and they may be easily affected by false on-line information. Also, students may divert their attention because they will lack self-control when they use phone or laptop.

http://www.slideshare.net/randommind/a-brief-history-of-educational-technology

In the model 2, I discussed the five characteristics Ferdig said are necessary in order to fit into the constructivist model of learning around evaluating the educational value of technology. This is my first time learnt it, and I think that is the most important theory in this model. Ferdig stated the criteria for Internet media tools application in education, and that is significant for modern education because we had turned in the digital times, and education need be match with the realty of today. However, not all of the resources are appropriate for teaching. By Ferdig criteria, educator can assess new technology tools that may be various comments from now on.

In the model 3, I learnt the anatomy of a blog and evaluate the different educational setting for individual approach. I very like the examples and resource that Kimberly offered. It is interesting to hear the diverse views from different place, and my classmate James stated a good point about blogs not being kept up. Actually I think that is common in personal blog, and I wonder how many kids could keep up their blog since they started to write it. Also, I think students like using social network, such as Facebook and Twitter, but I think that is different because Facebook is just like fast food or candy, and blog like coffee or wine that need thought. Sometimes that we can see many students did an amazing design of assignment but the content lacked depth. When educator train students write blog, this issue should be paid enough attention. 

Hoping everything goes well in the future!

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