Sunday, July 12, 2015

C4Ta #4 Post #1 & Post #2

Post #1
Summary of:
The Dr. Will Show - EdTech Check With Celine NG-O'Hara

In this blog post, Dr. Will chats with teacher and "Ed Techie" Celine NG-O'Hara. In the first paragraph, he provides us with some information about Ms. NG-O'Hara and he list some of her qualifications, which are:
Celine NG-O'Hara
  • Bachelor of Arts (History & Sociology)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Special Education)
  • Two Masters (Teaching & Special Education)
  • 24 years of experience in education
Ms. NG-O'Hara has worked all over and he states,"she has a broad global perspective on education." He speaks about her interest in using educational technology in the classroom, and explains her creation of a discussion Facebook page called, "Ed Techie." This page is used to promote the use of technology in the classroom, and help other educators effectively use technology. Ms. NG-O'Hara also holds monthly EdCamp meetings in her district to share ideas and tips with local educators about the use of technology in the classroom.  Dr. Will has included an 18 minute video chat he held with Ms. NG-O'Hara to discuss the trends and progress of her ongoing work with Ed Tech.

Comment:
Dr. Will,
Ms. NG-O'Hara has many accomplishments and I think it is great to have educators who have experience from all over the world who also have a good knowledge about the use of technology. I am on my way to becoming a teacher and have recently learned about PLN's (Personal Learning Networks). I think her Facebook page idea and EdCamp meetings are a great way to share ideas with teachers that may not have the knowledge of using some of these cool technology tools. She is definitely an educator I would personally like to add to my PLN. Thanks for your post.
Amber

Post #2
Summary of #BEYOUEDU - Finding Your Swagger With Kerry Gallagher

swagger quoteIn this blog post, Dr. Will explains how he strives to bring a certain type of swagger everywhere he goes and in everything he does. He wants all of his students and colleagues to perceive him as friendly, warm, and inviting. He also wants others to know he is there to fulfill a purpose. He hopes that others do not judge him based on what they see in his writing or what they see on other social media, but they will see his true swagger when they meet him in person. Dr. Will also thinks that other teachers can benefit from reflecting on the impact of their swagger. 

The impact of your swagger can make or break the behavior of students in your classroom. He then describes three types of swagger (personalities?) that teachers often bring with them.  These three are:
  • The confident and smart teacher that explains her high expectations of her class.
  • The quiet teacher who doesn't have much to say, but has students read along as she reads the class rules and guidelines.
  • The teacher who smiles and greets students, who also values the students and their opinions.
The impact of swagger on colleagues is just as important. You should always be yourself and celebrate the successes of your colleagues. You should listen and value others, and help other colleagues to find and maintain their swagger. We should also know why we are there, to help guide our students.

Comment:
Dr. Will,
This is a very interesting post, and a very unique concept. It truly makes a difference what type of swagger a person brings to the table. Being an optimistic and inviting person at your job and in all aspects of life will most definitely make things go smooth throughout the course of the day. People will learn to trust you and know they can depend on you. You will also have people value what you think and have to say. To answer your question, I am not yet a teacher, but I hope I will be the teacher that will wear a smile and greet my students daily. I hope to always value their thoughts and opinions and listen to what they have to say. Most of all, I hope to help my students achieve all of their goals. Thanks for another great post.
Amber

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