Post #2 Judging the Quality of Wikis and Non-vetted Sites

I view Wikipedia as a resource that my students can read to provide leads or understanding of information they are researching. Although I know that they will use Wikipedia because it’s free, easily assessable, and appears as the first link in their search.  When given a written assignment, I usually provide them with a limited list sources related to the content. I have in many occasions explained to the students that Wikipedia was similar to an encyclopedia except the information is written by various authors.  I will accept them reading the information, but I do not count it as a major resource for their assignment.  Now I do use Youtube, Schooltube, Teachertube , and Discovery Education in my lessons and presentations. I allow my students to use these sources also in their assignments. Even though Youtube is used most often by them for the type of projects they have to complete, I enjoy watching their creativity with them. I know that these video sources are not documentaries, but the messages can have a profound effect on their learning. 

I think the gender differences descriptions are correct that only 16% are contributors and 9% edit. Hearing the type of tactics that are used on Wikipedia was new information to me. I did not know that a contributor’s work that was added could be rejected and deleted. This was astounding. In the meantime, I could understand why this would not be an attractive profession for activity for women. I think this is why men dominate in contributing to Wikipedia over women.  

Post #1-Blog Added to RSS Reader

I use technology tools and sites in my classroom for various reasons for student engagement.  Many times I have found myself searching for articles, current events, or discussion topics for countless hours. Now using the blogs that I have identified will help me address many of the areas that are my personal interest and related to marketing education. I plan to utilize this information to enrich the content of my curriculum, student interaction, and personal growth.   

I use online magazines and news as weekly assignments for students to read, complete activities, and write journal statements related to marketing.  The blogs that I added are to my  RSS reader are ClickZNews, Business Insider, and Adverblog.

ClickZNews:  http://www.clickz.com/type/news

Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/

Adverblog: http://www.businessinsider.com/

I selected these specific blog sites to add to my reader because they digital marketing, e-commerce, gaming and marketing education information. The information address national and international markets which are subjects that I use and have a personal interest in.

To keep up with the various activities that emerge from marketing such as sports and entertainment, hospitality and tourism, entrepreneurship, e-commerce, and social media can become overwhelming with information and changes that impacts our society. I selected the following individuals and organizations to follow on Twitter because they will enable me to maintain awareness of the content and industry updates in marketing.

Angela Maiers - @AngelaMaiers 

        Education- Author “Classroom Habits and The Passion-Driven Classroom.” She specialize in

         learning, leadership, digital literacy, and 21st Century Skills.

Jeff McCauley-@jeffmccauley

         Teacher-Author “Sports Media Marketing, Marketing Now, and Sports More than Just A

         Score.”He teach marketing, sports marketing and social media Marketing to high school 

         students and create and distribute resources to my fellow marketing teachers.

MBA Research-@MBAResearchNEWS

         Not-for-profit organization operated by 30+ state education departments, supporting educators

         who prepare students for professional careers in business.

Cheryl Burgess-@ckburgess

         Author-“Social Media Employee.”

Denise Teague-@dmteague

         Michigan Department of Education, CTE Program Consultant, Public Schools Advocate,

         Opinions are my own.

Tony Robbins-@TonyRobbins

        Life coach and self-help author “Unlimited Power, Unleash the Power Within, and Awaken the

         Giant Within.” He became well known from his infomercials and self-help books.

Reflection

I have not used these tools as frequently as I could have.  The tool I am gravitated towards is the RSS reader because I would use it on my phone and computer to read and gather information.  I could find myself using it more daily than twitter. Once I feel comfortable about reading the information provided on twitter I believe I will be able to understand how I can best utilize it personally and professionally.

Right now I cannot think of anything that would help me with my information gathering.

Unit 2-Web 2.0 and SAMR Model

The  SAMR is known as the Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition Model.  In order to use this model for my high school Marketing (10th-12th grade students), I would use technology as a different method of teaching to impact student learning. The examples using traditional methods and integrating technology using the SAMR are:

Substitution:

Instead of writing chapter or unit responses or questions with pen and paper, I would have students use Microsoft Word or Google Docs. I would also have students use online dictionary (Merriam-Webster or Dictionary.com) instead of printed dictionary for vocabulary usage. A smart board allows student to communicate and explain their responses.

Augmentation:

Instead of having students type a essay paper, print it out, and handed to the teacher to read for grading, I would have student use their email (Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, etc.) to submit their essay to other students in the class for peer review, and the final copied forward to teacher for grading. The students can also create Evernote and Doodle Buddy.  Other software such as MindMapping and Cmap are excellent for concept mapping ideas, terms, and concepts.         

Modification

Instead of having students create a storyboard with pictures and drawings for a television commercial, I would have students create a storyboard using technology that would include using multimedia adding sound and video. The students would use Lino or Notability.  I would also have a blog created so that students will be able to share their projects and receive feedback from peers.  

Redefintion

Instead of student writing and making presentations about the marketing program, the students will create a video about marketing education program that can be used for various purposes such as school activities and events. The student will use video production software (Movie Maker and Techradar), multimedia programs (Power Point, Prezi, Slidedog, and ClearSlide/SlideRocket), video and digital camera.