DJE #4 The fine line between ADHD and Kinesthetic Learning Styles

Double Entry Journal #4

The fine line between ADHD and Kinesthetic Learning Syles

Technology can support Kinesthetic learners by creating a more hands on experience. When a kinesthetic learner is moving the are more likely to absorb what thet are learning. The use of technology allows them to be more focus and cause less disruptive behaviors. “Any type of learner can be successful. But of all the learning styles, kinesthetic learners are least likely to receive appropriate teaching.” (Ricki Linksman) They lack the hands on experience in today’s style of teaching. Technology allows the interaction that would require one on one teaching for this learner to be productive. .

DEJ #3 The Key Pad Solution

DEJ #3 

The Key Pad Solution

"The fact that through, rough, dough, plough, hiccough and trough all end with -ough, yet none of them sound the same as any of the others, is the sort of thing that has been vexing poets and learners of English for quite some time." 

This quote I found very entertaining. It is very true and makes you wonder how that can make any sense at all. Also how out of all the things in our world that has changed why has this stayed the same? It does not making learning our language any easier. I have had my son tell me that I was wrong once, about spelling. We were driving by a Dollar General and he asked me what did that sign say? So I told him and he says Mom you can not be correct there is no J in that word. He was 5 at the time. So if a child can see there is something wrong then why hasn’t someone corrected this?

SHEA, AMMON. "On Language - The Keypad Solution - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. Version NY. N.p., 22 Jan. 2010. Web. 21 Sept. 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/magazine/24FOB-onlanguage-t.html?_r=0>.

Julie, G. (2012). Gallagher and english [Web]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/Mfz3kFNVopk

DJE # 2 Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies/Learning Styles

Double Entry Journal # 2

Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies

and Learning Styles

“According to many researchers, children can learn more effectively when they play video games than when they read books.”

 I agree with this statement. I am the mother of a kinesthetic learner. It is somewhat challenging at times. When he is moving he seems to have a lot more focus. They also keep his attention due to the amazing graphics.

I think video games can have negative effects as well. If we as parents monitor what and how much they are playing it can be a successful tool. I do not agree with a preschooler playing Call of Duty, I think this sends the wrong impression to the child. The games should be age appropriate to be useful. Many children in a digital age find video games and technology a part of their daily lives and have not and may never know anything different.     

Web 2.0 and emerging learning. (May, 19 11). Retrieved from Web 2.0 and Emerging Learning Technologies/Learning Style

Pabon, Sam. "Video Games and Learning." Sam Pabon's Ed Tech Zone. N.p., 12 Apr. 2011. Web. 19 Sept. 2012. <sampabon.wordpress.com/2011/06/17/video-games-and-learning/>.

DJE #1 - Education Needs a Digital Upgrade

Double Entry Journal # 1

Education Needs a Digital Upgrade

“According to Cathy N. Davidson, co-director of the annual MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Competitions, fully 65 percent of today’s grade-school kids may end up doing work that hasn’t been invented yet.”

                This article pertains to my life currently,  I have a first grader and his education and mine seems worlds apart. The way he understands technology and uses it simply amazes me. The other day he asked me what I thought the toughest shark was and I replied a bull shark. He then asked what it looks like. My response was it is a large shark. His reply can’t you use your smart phone and show me a picture. Of course I did and he was satisfied. When I was a 6 year old we had Polaroid cameras and cassette tapes. I think this article is right on and makes some great points about our future learners. 

Heffernan, Virginia. "Education Needs a Digital-Age Upgrade." The New York Times, 7 Aug. 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2012. <http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/07/education-needs-a-digital-age-upgrade/?hp>.

Truss, David. Raising DIgital Kids. 2011. Web. 15 Sept. 2012. <http://pairadimes.davidtruss.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Raising-Digital-Kids.jpg>.