Comments on: Homework http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/ Just another Edublogs.org weblog Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:17:13 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Standing on Reason » Comments http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Standing on Reason » Comments Mon, 03 Dec 2007 20:08:21 +0000 http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/#comment-28 [...] #1 [...] [...] #1 [...]

]]> By: Ashley http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Ashley Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:14:43 +0000 http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/#comment-26 *choosing (good thing I can spell) *choosing (good thing I can spell)

]]> By: Ashley http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Ashley Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:13:45 +0000 http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/#comment-25 Outstanding post. It was very nicly written, and I, too, am concerned that I carry out some of the same daily activities of a 15 year old girl (well...I am a girl, but I'd like to think that I've made strides in the last 6 years). The topic of technology in the classroom, however, terrifies me. On day one of this class, I seriously debated dropping it out of strict fear in regards to the blog project. I've successfully figured out how to use my cell phone and AIM, but I still lack itunes on my computer because I can't figure out how to download it for free! But I'd like to commend posts/articles like yours. I agree with Shakura when she wrote that students tend to appreciate it when teachers attempt to reach out into their world. I want to be one of those teachers, and I want to be able to do it in the midst of this technological revolution! Props on chosing such a relevant/important topic. Outstanding post. It was very nicly written, and I, too, am concerned that I carry out some of the same daily activities of a 15 year old girl (well…I am a girl, but I’d like to think that I’ve made strides in the last 6 years). The topic of technology in the classroom, however, terrifies me. On day one of this class, I seriously debated dropping it out of strict fear in regards to the blog project. I’ve successfully figured out how to use my cell phone and AIM, but I still lack itunes on my computer because I can’t figure out how to download it for free!

But I’d like to commend posts/articles like yours. I agree with Shakura when she wrote that students tend to appreciate it when teachers attempt to reach out into their world. I want to be one of those teachers, and I want to be able to do it in the midst of this technological revolution!

Props on chosing such a relevant/important topic.

]]> By: My Thoughts on the Blogs of Others! at As You Like It http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/comment-page-1/#comment-20 My Thoughts on the Blogs of Others! at As You Like It Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:06:54 +0000 http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/#comment-20 [...] Homework  By: Tyler [...] [...] Homework  By: Tyler [...]

]]> By: Do Not Point At The Creature… » Blog Archive » Here’s what I think about all of you! http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Do Not Point At The Creature… » Blog Archive » Here’s what I think about all of you! Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:28:47 +0000 http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/#comment-19 [...] Homework  http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/#comments [...] [...] Homework  http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/#comments [...]

]]> By: Eli http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Eli Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:03:14 +0000 http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/#comment-18 This post just raised a lot of questions for me. How can teachers make their students do work once they (the students) go home? It seems to me that all these distractions are not the teachers' responsibilities but the students'. It's the student's responsibility to spend time doing homework instead of watching TV, surfing the web, and talking on the phone. There's not a whole lot a teacher can do, except try to change the student's worldview to one that is more homework-friendly. Also, how is making an online discussion board going to cause students to do their homework? What's the difference between writing a paper on a computer and participating in a discussion board on a computer? If the issue is that students are spending too much time on diversions than homework, then it seems to me that simply changing the format of the assignment isn't going to do a whole lot. Students can ignore a discussion board just as easily as an essay or a book. Maybe it's just me but the problem isn't necessarily assignments, but it's that students maybe don't care enough about the homework to give up their ipod time to do it. THAT's what needs to change - student mentality - I think if the students are going to get any work done. I hope this comment makes sense, though I'm a little afraid it's neither here, nor there. This post just raised a lot of questions for me. How can teachers make their students do work once they (the students) go home? It seems to me that all these distractions are not the teachers’ responsibilities but the students’. It’s the student’s responsibility to spend time doing homework instead of watching TV, surfing the web, and talking on the phone. There’s not a whole lot a teacher can do, except try to change the student’s worldview to one that is more homework-friendly. Also, how is making an online discussion board going to cause students to do their homework? What’s the difference between writing a paper on a computer and participating in a discussion board on a computer? If the issue is that students are spending too much time on diversions than homework, then it seems to me that simply changing the format of the assignment isn’t going to do a whole lot. Students can ignore a discussion board just as easily as an essay or a book. Maybe it’s just me but the problem isn’t necessarily assignments, but it’s that students maybe don’t care enough about the homework to give up their ipod time to do it. THAT’s what needs to change – student mentality – I think if the students are going to get any work done. I hope this comment makes sense, though I’m a little afraid it’s neither here, nor there.

]]> By: Shakura http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Shakura Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:41:52 +0000 http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/#comment-16 P.S. I tried to hyperlink my site to you but it didn't worki out. Sorry P.S. I tried to hyperlink my site to you but it didn’t worki out. Sorry

]]> By: Shakura http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Shakura Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:38:30 +0000 http://kempemat.edublogs.org/2007/10/22/homework/#comment-15 I love this piece. It is really well written and it is interesting. I can relate most to your piece because my blog topic is along the lines of embracing technology to influence and change secondary writing instruction. I'm not sure if you've ever visited my page, but a few weeks ago I wrote a post about a new social network called MASH that Yahoo is trying to launch. In this article, I talk about the ways in which MASH could be better for educational instruction that Facebook and the ways in which we could use it to engage students. My point is, I do believe in doing whatever it takes to get students to lear. If that means using their love for technology, then by all means, try it. In my opinion, students appreciate and respect you and the work more when they have a teacher that attempts to step into their world. It shows our dedication and our goal for their success. I love the fact that you are open to ideas that may seem ludicrous to some for the sake of your students. Technlogy is the way to their hearts, by all means, use it. I love this piece. It is really well written and it is interesting. I can relate most to your piece because my blog topic is along the lines of embracing technology to influence and change secondary writing instruction. I’m not sure if you’ve ever visited my page, but a few weeks ago I wrote a post about a new social network called MASH that Yahoo is trying to launch. In this article, I talk about the ways in which MASH could be better for educational instruction that Facebook and the ways in which we could use it to engage students. My point is, I do believe in doing whatever it takes to get students to lear. If that means using their love for technology, then by all means, try it. In my opinion, students appreciate and respect you and the work more when they have a teacher that attempts to step into their world. It shows our dedication and our goal for their success. I love the fact that you are open to ideas that may seem ludicrous to some for the sake of your students. Technlogy is the way to their hearts, by all means, use it.

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