I chose to read the talk given by Elder Bednar at the CES fireside. I really enjoyed the talk and thought he made a lot of good points. One of the strongest ideas for me is that we sometimes become so ingrained in the importance of cyber relationships that we don't take the time to develop interpersonal relationships. This is so important because it is one of the skills that we need to learn. Another important idea that he shared is that we need to recognize our own reality. The example he gave of a man who created a different persona while online was surprising to me, but I can see how people can get caught up in it. The final main point was that technology can be a good thing. It allows us to get to know other people, retain friendships, and share the gospel. We need to utilize what we have in order to attain these goals.
As a parent or teacher, I would use the information given in this talk to teach my children/students about when to use technology. There are some instances when it's a great tool, and others when it can become a device of Satan. Knowing this, I would give them the chance to explore and find things on the Internet, but keep an eye on what information they share and discuss these ideas with them.
I think I can use the information from this article to become a positive influence as I perform the ideas for myself. Being an example is vital in teaching and will influence those around me greatly. I think I can also use it as I discuss these ideas with those around me and try to give them opportunities to do things that they wouldn't normally.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Picnik
I used the program to crop and fix the eyes in the picture. Originally there was a high level of red eye which I lowered. I also chose to crop the picture so that the focus was more upon me and not the items surrounding me.
Poetry Unit
This video shows us what poetry can become. They changed a popular poem to make it fit their beliefs and ideas better. This used rhythm to continue the poem, which is essential in poetry.
Why is this poetry? What did she do to create the feeling in the poem? What are some ways we can do this? It's through the rhythm that we use and the patterns in the writing.
Class assignment
Introduction to Me and Our School
My name is Ms. Ence and I am going to be your instructor for this course. This is my first year teaching English and I am very excited to get to know all of my students. I love reading books- all kinds- and would love any suggestions that you can offer me. One of my favorite things to do is to ski in the winter, or to swim in the summer.Our school is a great place to get to know one another and to learn about different backgrounds and groups. In order to find our school, I've included a map for you to follow.
Mt. Nebo Junior High:
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Sunday, October 4, 2009
Good Reads
One really great way of networking with other English teachers is through Good Reads. This is a website that allows you to record and share different books with people that you have read. You are able to comment and review these books, discussing what is good and bad about them and why. With teaching, teachers would be able to recommend books for certain grade levels and types of students through Good Reads, increasing the amount of discussion that could take place.
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