Please be sure to leave a message here - Lone Eagle Academy2024-03-29T12:40:35Zhttp://loneeagleacademy.ning.com/forum/topics/please-be-sure-to-leave-a-message-here?commentId=3123127%3AComment%3A19027&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI think my favorite Ted Talk…tag:loneeagleacademy.ning.com,2017-06-04:3123127:Comment:235442017-06-04T04:05:53.370ZEric Gallowayhttp://loneeagleacademy.ning.com/profile/EricGalloway
<p><span>I think my favorite Ted Talk that you had was the one about Crowd Accelerated Innovation. It was interesting to see how web video has made this cycle of people improving and innovating, inspired by video from all across the world. As a side note, I had seen videos in the past of the League of Extraordinary Dancers, and I didn't know how they started. The website (Jove) where people showed their research and experiments, instead of just writing a lab report, was actually pretty…</span></p>
<p><span>I think my favorite Ted Talk that you had was the one about Crowd Accelerated Innovation. It was interesting to see how web video has made this cycle of people improving and innovating, inspired by video from all across the world. As a side note, I had seen videos in the past of the League of Extraordinary Dancers, and I didn't know how they started. The website (Jove) where people showed their research and experiments, instead of just writing a lab report, was actually pretty sweet, and things like that could be done in the classroom.</span></p>
<p>If there are any English/poetry people here, one really good Ted Talk is one by Sarah Kay, who's a Slam Poet/Spoken Word poet. It can be found at <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_kay_if_i_should_have_a_daughter" target="_blank">https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_kay_if_i_should_have_a_daughter</a></p> Although every video had some…tag:loneeagleacademy.ning.com,2017-03-16:3123127:Comment:235282017-03-16T20:20:26.489ZMichael Bauzonhttp://loneeagleacademy.ning.com/profile/MichaelBauzon
<p>Although every video had something valuable to take away, I was most interested in and connected to <span>Salman Khan's TED Talk. His philosophies about teaching, math in particular, are very similar to mine. The option for students to review a well-taught math lesson, on their own and without fear of being singled out as "not getting it", is a huge advantage for a subject that typically invokes fear. As you mentioned in an email sent earlier, I'm looking forward to Lesson 4 about setting up…</span></p>
<p>Although every video had something valuable to take away, I was most interested in and connected to <span>Salman Khan's TED Talk. His philosophies about teaching, math in particular, are very similar to mine. The option for students to review a well-taught math lesson, on their own and without fear of being singled out as "not getting it", is a huge advantage for a subject that typically invokes fear. As you mentioned in an email sent earlier, I'm looking forward to Lesson 4 about setting up instructional videos.</span></p> My two favorite TED talks so…tag:loneeagleacademy.ning.com,2017-03-14:3123127:Comment:233302017-03-14T17:43:06.366ZAlex Lanninhttp://loneeagleacademy.ning.com/profile/AlexLannin
<p><span>My two favorite TED talks so far would be: </span></p>
<div><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_kelly_on_how_technology_evolves" target="_blank">http://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_kelly_on_how_technology_evolves…</a></div>
<p><span>My two favorite TED talks so far would be: </span></p>
<div><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_kelly_on_how_technology_evolves" target="_blank">http://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_kelly_on_how_technology_evolves</a><a href="https://webmail.asdk12.org/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=i05X0oPkRriJoZQfZhbHM_cGCFv4jqV_FFiSS7cNVJY4vH5xAWvUCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AdwB3AHcALgB0AGUAZAAuAGMAbwBtAC8AdABhAGwAawBzAC8AawBlAHYAaQBuAF8AawBlAGwAbAB5AF8AbwBuAF8AaABvAHcAXwB0AGUAYwBoAG4AbwBsAG8AZwB5AF8AZQB2AG8AbAB2AGUAcwA.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ted.com%2ftalks%2fkevin_kelly_on_how_technology_evolves" target="_blank">http://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_kelly_on_how_technology_evolves</a></div>
<div>One aspect which of course is amazing is how Kevin Kelly really knew where technology and social media would go in 2005. So much of what he says then is an integral part of life now - particularly data collection of your devices. He mentions that phones will use the internet, and that they will remember what "Pacifica" is - in his case the town where he lives. </div>
<div>What amazes me back then compared to now is what a rejection I see of using this technology for actual information. Kevin shows us in 2005 real satellite images of the Earth; big, blue, and beautiful. Recently a major athlete publicly said he feels the world is flat. It seems to me, back when I first got a computer with a modem and hooked in to the lovely thing called the internet at a slow, frustrating rate was that it cherished. I couldn't believe how much knowledge was all of a sudden at my fingertips. I worry that perhaps it's not used that way anymore. </div>
<div><span><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/eric_whitacre_a_virtual_choir_2_000_voices_strong" target="_blank">http://www.ted.com/talks/eric_whitacre_a_virtual_choir_2_000_voices_strong</a></span><a href="https://webmail.asdk12.org/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=OGfNRWAmuVcaQdhHJtCsRWQ0r1Dhb_yU__cdby_wbcA4vH5xAWvUCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AdwB3AHcALgB0AGUAZAAuAGMAbwBtAC8AdABhAGwAawBzAC8AZQByAGkAYwBfAHcAaABpAHQAYQBjAHIAZQBfAGEAXwB2AGkAcgB0AHUAYQBsAF8AYwBoAG8AaQByAF8AMgBfADAAMAAwAF8AdgBvAGkAYwBlAHMAXwBzAHQAcgBvAG4AZwA.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ted.com%2ftalks%2feric_whitacre_a_virtual_choir_2_000_voices_strong" target="_blank">http://www.ted.com/talks/eric_whitacre_a_virtual_choir_2_000_voices_strong</a><br/><div>What a beautiful project, and in recent current events that feel so divisive, this was a very welcome video. A fully global choir featuring people of all shades, sizes, and from 50 countries all over our beautiful globe. In my mind this is one of the best uses of social media - to bring people together, to learn new perspectives. People can learn so much from each other if they listen. What a beautiful and engaging TED Talk. Thank you for sharing this. <br/><div><font face="Helvetica">Alex Lannin</font><div><font face="Helvetica">Mount Iliamna Department Chair</font></div>
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</div> Watching the TED talks was a…tag:loneeagleacademy.ning.com,2017-02-27:3123127:Comment:232232017-02-27T02:08:31.974ZLacey Libbeyhttp://loneeagleacademy.ning.com/profile/LaceyLibbey
<div><p dir="ltr"><span>Watching the TED talks was a great way to jump start the lessons in this course. I noticed my husband was listening while I have been plugging away at these talks in my spare time throughout this past week. The talk I felt was the most inspiring was The Hole in the Wall experiment in India and beyond by Sugata Mitra. I have witnessed first hand the power of learning and the impact that technology has on learning but this experiment was truly profound. It shows that…</span></p>
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<div><p dir="ltr"><span>Watching the TED talks was a great way to jump start the lessons in this course. I noticed my husband was listening while I have been plugging away at these talks in my spare time throughout this past week. The talk I felt was the most inspiring was The Hole in the Wall experiment in India and beyond by Sugata Mitra. I have witnessed first hand the power of learning and the impact that technology has on learning but this experiment was truly profound. It shows that technology can transcend language, that even the remote areas of the globe can be connected and that the web is a place where meaningful learning happens. I believe the granny cloud has so much potential. There is something very special about grandmotherly support and this TED talk shows that even grandmothers that speak different languages can still support children with love, patience, and encouragement. I love that this dynamic reinforces that the older generation has much to contribute to this world and that lifelong learning is thriving with a little help from technology and the internet. When you mentioned in the description of this video that,</span> <span>Most youth need a minimum of five adult mentors to encourage learning, and the 'the love of learning.'</span> <span>I have never heard that statistic but I can see in my own life how true that is. The mentorship and connection between the older generation and young people reminds me of these two news reports I saw over the past year.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Here is the story of Dan Peterson and his new, 4 year old buddy Norah.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-more-perfect-union-widower-unexpected-friendship-with-little-girl-transforms-his-life/" target="_blank"><span>A More Perfect Union, CBS News</span></a></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The next story is about a nursing home and a preschool that share the same building in Seattle, WA.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/what-happens-when-a-nursing-home-and-a-day-care-center-share-a-roof/" target="_blank"><span>What happens when a nursing home and a day care center share a roof? PBS News Hour</span></a></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Both of these stories illustrate the need for connection across generations. I see so much potential for learning to happen in these environments. I am unaware of an effort locally here in Wasilla, AK to tap into the potential for programs with our senior citizens. Folks around here that are retired do have time as a resource and certainly a love for our community and the next generation of children. Wow, my wheels are turning....</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Have any of my fellow classmates that you know of been involved in programs that connect senior citizens with school districts and classrooms? It could be web-based or face-to-face. Frank, do you think a "granny cloud" style mentoriship would work with Alaska Native Elders? I know you have an extensive background working with elders, students and educators.</span></p>
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<span id="m_-5058778319071249195gmail-docs-internal-guid-95bec2cf-2ffe-19b1-b005-338c7910e463"><span>The other TED talk that I would like to mention is the</span> <span>Melinda French Gates: What nonprofits (and for-profits) can learn from Coca-Cola.</span> <span>It could be my background in Business Education but I love what she had to say in this talk. I believe we have much to learn from the best practices in business and that we would be selling ourselves short as educators if we do not at least research what works in industry and see if it can apply to our classrooms. The theme of aspirational marketing has potential in so many areas like you mentioned in his description of this video. I believe aspirational marketing can work to help students with career choices as well. Some of the videos I used in my Accounting classes that sparked interest were provided by the AICPA, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. They put together a series of videos to highlight the diverse careers in accounting for example, an accountant for a major NFL team, for major film productions in Hollywood, or even a forensic accountant for the FBI! Aspirational marketing works well in the classroom to showcase potential for exciting and dynamic careers in something like accounting that can often be viewed as bland or uninteresting. It is one of the fastest growing career fields in the US and is an excellent industry for students to consider but if we don’t inspire then students will not aspire. Career exploration is just one example but like we saw in the TED talk, there are numerous areas where this method can work, particularly entrepreneurship in Coca-Cola’s case.</span></span></div> Watching the TED talks was a…tag:loneeagleacademy.ning.com,2017-02-19:3123127:Comment:234272017-02-19T23:46:18.150ZLacey Libbeyhttp://loneeagleacademy.ning.com/profile/LaceyLibbey
<p dir="ltr"><span>Watching the TED talks was a great way to jumpstart the lessons in this course. I noticed my husband was listening while I have been plugging away at these talks in my spare time throughout this past week. The talk I felt was the most inspiring was The Hole in the Wall experiment in India and beyond by Sugata Mitra. I have witnessed first hand the power of learning and the impact that technology has on learning but this experiment was truly profound. It shows that technology…</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Watching the TED talks was a great way to jumpstart the lessons in this course. I noticed my husband was listening while I have been plugging away at these talks in my spare time throughout this past week. The talk I felt was the most inspiring was The Hole in the Wall experiment in India and beyond by Sugata Mitra. I have witnessed first hand the power of learning and the impact that technology has on learning but this experiment was truly profound. It shows that technology can transcend language, that even the remote areas of the globe can be connected and that the web is a place where meaningful learning happens. I believe the granny cloud has so much potential. There is something very special about grandmotherly support and this TED talk shows that even grandmothers that speak different languages can still support children with love, patience, and encouragement. I love that this dynamic reinforces that the older generation has much to contribute to this world and that lifelong learning is thriving with a little help from technology and the internet. When you mentioned in the description of this video that,</span> <span>Most youth need a minimum of five adult mentors to encourage learning, and the 'the love of learning.'</span> <span>I have never heard that statistic but I can see in my own life how true that is. The mentorship and connection between the older generation and young people reminds me of these two news reports I saw over the past year.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Here is the story of Dan Peterson and his new, 4 year old buddy Norah.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-more-perfect-union-widower-unexpected-friendship-with-little-girl-transforms-his-life/"><span>A More Perfect Union, CBS News</span></a></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The next story is about a nursing home and a preschool that share the same building in Seattle, WA.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/what-happens-when-a-nursing-home-and-a-day-care-center-share-a-roof/"><span>What happens when a nursing home and a day care center share a roof? PBS News Hour</span></a></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Both of these stories illustrate the need for connection across generations. I see so much potential for learning to happen in these environments. I am unaware of an effort locally here in Wasilla, AK to tap into the potential for programs with our senior citizens. Folks around here that are retired do have time as a resource and certainly a love for our community and the next generation of children. Wow, my wheels are turning....</span></p>
<p>Have any of my fellow classmates been involved in programs that connect senior citizens with school districts and classrooms? It could be web-based or face-to-face. Frank, have you had this experience with Alaska Native Elders.</p>
<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-95bec2cf-58c4-6ad8-bd35-cf6f295e7128"><span>The other TED talk that I would like to mention is the</span> <span>Melinda French Gates: What nonprofits (and for-profits) can learn from Coca-Cola.</span> <span>It could be my background in Business Education but I love what she had to say in this talk. I believe we have much to learn from the best practices in business and that we would be selling ourselves short as educators if we do not at least research what works in industry and see if it can apply to our classrooms. The theme of aspirational marketing has potential in so many areas like Frank mentioned in his description of this video. I believe aspirational marketing can work to help students with career choices as well. Some of the videos I used in my Accounting classes that sparked interest were provided by the AICPA, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. They put together a series of videos to highlight the diverse careers in accounting for example, an accountant for a major NFL team, for major film productions in Hollywood, or even a forensic accountant for the FBI! Aspirational marketing works well in the classroom to showcase potential for exciting and dynamic careers in something like accounting that can often be viewed as bland or uninteresting. It is one of the fastest growing career fields in the US and is an excellent industry for students to consider but if we don’t inspire then students will not aspire. Career exploration is just one example but like we saw in the TED talk, there are numerous areas where this method can work, particularly entrepreneurship, in Coca-Cola’s case.</span></span></p> I suppose since I'm a music t…tag:loneeagleacademy.ning.com,2016-06-23:3123127:Comment:225482016-06-23T01:08:47.124ZM Maashttp://loneeagleacademy.ning.com/profile/MMaas
<p>I suppose since I'm a music teacher that it follows that the Eric Whitacre virtual chior TED talk would be my favorite. I love the idea of using the internet to collaborate musically. It would be interesting to connect with other musicians or music teachers to see what we could come up with. I especially like how international and varied the singers are. I often show interesting music videos at the ends of my music classes, in an attempt to show the kids the myraid possibilities out there…</p>
<p>I suppose since I'm a music teacher that it follows that the Eric Whitacre virtual chior TED talk would be my favorite. I love the idea of using the internet to collaborate musically. It would be interesting to connect with other musicians or music teachers to see what we could come up with. I especially like how international and varied the singers are. I often show interesting music videos at the ends of my music classes, in an attempt to show the kids the myraid possibilities out there with music. I will add the Whitacre videos to my playlist. I like that whatever race and gender my students are they will see many reflections of themselves in the virtual singers. As well as that some of them have clean rooms, some messy, some clearly high SES, some low. As Whitacre said they're such intimate little videos that can say a lot. But all of them are part of the choir and equally important. I ventured further onto YouTube and found his other videos, looks like there are at least five virtual choir videos now. The most recent all-ages choir is heavily produced with synths, electronic drums, extensive use of soloists, and 8,409 videos total. I feel that with this one Whitacre's reach may have extended his grasp. It is impossible to show that many videos and have them be big enough to make any real connection, and it feels less like a choir of people from all over and more like the choir part is an afterthought. Still, it's a really neat idea and I'll keep an eye out for more musical collaborations over the internet.</p> Of all the videos, Eric Whita…tag:loneeagleacademy.ning.com,2016-06-11:3123127:Comment:225372016-06-11T06:00:19.918ZBrinna Wojtalewiczhttp://loneeagleacademy.ning.com/profile/BrinnaWojtalewicz
<p>Of all the videos, Eric Whitacre's was my favorite. When I think about the amount of time and patience that took - the passion the people had to make it happen is incredible. I am not a singer - I don't particularly enjoy my singing voice and have just never had the drive or desire to improve. BUT, music is a huge part of my life. Certain pitches, words, beats and songs give me the goosebumps. I read an article on it recently: …</p>
<p>Of all the videos, Eric Whitacre's was my favorite. When I think about the amount of time and patience that took - the passion the people had to make it happen is incredible. I am not a singer - I don't particularly enjoy my singing voice and have just never had the drive or desire to improve. BUT, music is a huge part of my life. Certain pitches, words, beats and songs give me the goosebumps. I read an article on it recently: <a href="http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/turns-certain-personality-type-get-chills-music/" target="_blank">http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/turns-certain-personality-type-get-chills-music/</a> Within that article there is a YouTube video that contains a song that frequently gives people goosebumps (those who experience goosebumps in relation to music). That song interestingly did NOT give me goosebumps. </p>
<p>Getting back to digital literacy - most of our students can navigate an electronic device 10 times better than a radio. That does not mean, however, that our students don't need to be taught how to safely and appropriately use devices and the internet. It also doesn't mean that they know how to use it in a scholarly way. We expect students to be able to type a paper - but typing a paper is not texting or posting on Instragram. Many of them have never had keyboarding skills and have absolutely no clue how to format. The tech coordinator at a school I worked at used digital learning through videos she made to teach students how to format in word, create charts and graphs in excel and navigate Google Apps. I think that this form of learning is excellent - but it is not for all students just off the bat. They need to learn HOW to watch the video, play with whatever they're being asked to learn to navigate and refer back to the video if necessary. Many of them skip around and don't have the patience to watch a complete video. I've also noticed students clicking around nonstop to the point of not being able to undo whatever they did. I learn through clicking and trying things - but I don't allow myself to go down a rabbit hole that I cannot get out of; I also know when I need to seek help. If we want our students to be digitally literate, we need to teach them how to be, teach them how to use the tools and teach them how and when to ask for help. The possibilities are exciting, overwhelming, endless and ever-changing. </p> The TED talks were something…tag:loneeagleacademy.ning.com,2016-06-07:3123127:Comment:222282016-06-07T21:14:05.645ZJoshua Kaufieldhttp://loneeagleacademy.ning.com/profile/JshuaKaufield
<p>The TED talks were something new for me. </p>
<p>The most intriguing video for me was Chris Anderson's "How Web Video Powers Innovation". I thought the video of the guy on the unicycle helped demonstrate how a person can both innovate and emulate through Web Video. He can innovate by demonstrating fancy moves that other riders haven't seen, and he can also be challenged by watching new moves from others who post videos as well. </p>
<p>Web Video has definitely helped increase the speed of…</p>
<p>The TED talks were something new for me. </p>
<p>The most intriguing video for me was Chris Anderson's "How Web Video Powers Innovation". I thought the video of the guy on the unicycle helped demonstrate how a person can both innovate and emulate through Web Video. He can innovate by demonstrating fancy moves that other riders haven't seen, and he can also be challenged by watching new moves from others who post videos as well. </p>
<p>Web Video has definitely helped increase the speed of innovation - we can both challenge and be challenged in our various talents and skills at a more rapid pace. For example, over the last month, I've increased my snow machine maintenance and repair, outdoor survival, boat maintenance, and video editing skills simply by watching a few youtube videos as I've been working on projects :-). Next month, I'm planning to learn how to hang some drywall and I'm sure I'll have some help from a web video or two. </p> As I just finished my Master'…tag:loneeagleacademy.ning.com,2016-06-03:3123127:Comment:225262016-06-03T00:42:05.105ZKatie Harrisonhttp://loneeagleacademy.ning.com/profile/KatieHarrison
<p>As I just finished my Master's in Online Curriculum and Design, I had seen a lot of the videos in my previous online classes. A few of them (like "Did You Know", the Sugata Mirta talk, and the Khan Academy) I like so much that I have shown them in professional development classes. The videos on the Welcome page that I found the most fascinating were the ones that involved the intersection of creativity and technology. I am very interested in the concept of creativity as I feel that it is…</p>
<p>As I just finished my Master's in Online Curriculum and Design, I had seen a lot of the videos in my previous online classes. A few of them (like "Did You Know", the Sugata Mirta talk, and the Khan Academy) I like so much that I have shown them in professional development classes. The videos on the Welcome page that I found the most fascinating were the ones that involved the intersection of creativity and technology. I am very interested in the concept of creativity as I feel that it is very important for all people to be involved in creative activity of some sort. Therefore, I loved Eric Whitacre's "Virtual Choir" talk and Chris Anderson's "How Web Video Powers Global Innovation". Chris Anderson really confirmed my beliefs that a motivated person with an internet connection can teach him or herself just about anything. I was intrigued by Mr. Anderson's idea that the openness of the internet encourages global innovation, like the evolution of dancing or Google Translate. I find this really cool. </p> Hello all, just a non-lesson…tag:loneeagleacademy.ning.com,2016-04-03:3123127:Comment:221242016-04-03T23:54:51.015ZKimberley JoAnne Knighthttp://loneeagleacademy.ning.com/profile/KimberleyJoAnneKnight
<p>Hello all, just a non-lesson comment about living in Southwest AK - A volcano erupting, subsequent ash fall and the an earthquake... all in one week! Exciting!</p>
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<p>Hello all, just a non-lesson comment about living in Southwest AK - A volcano erupting, subsequent ash fall and the an earthquake... all in one week! Exciting!</p>
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