Comments for Sam's blog http://sam29.edublogs.org Just another Edublogs.org weblog Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:47:28 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 Comment on E-Books in the Classroom by Jake http://sam29.edublogs.org/2008/06/14/e-books-in-the-classroom/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Jake Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:47:28 +0000 http://sam29.edublogs.org/?p=43#comment-9 Hi, I stumbled across this blog, and found a good read! I'm going to have to agree with your last paragraph, that I would probably use an e-book if someone were to give one to me. It would definitely consolidate space, and make transportability much easier than a bag full of books. I would imagine the text is searchable as well, correct? If it was, that would be a huge advantage when using a text book for studying. I work for a company that sells a note software, and right away I thought, "wow, an e-book would go really well with our product!" I often wonder if the e-book will ever fully catch on the way MP3's have. We took something that was always physical (vinyl, tape, 8-track, CD) and converted it to digital. Books have always been books. But I'm curious to see if the digital age envelopes them too, and my bookshelves stop filling up! Thanks again for the post and the article! Jake NoteScribe: Premier <a HREF="http://www.notescribe.net" rel="nofollow">Note Software</A> Hi, I stumbled across this blog, and found a good read! I’m going to have to agree with your last paragraph, that I would probably use an e-book if someone were to give one to me. It would definitely consolidate space, and make transportability much easier than a bag full of books. I would imagine the text is searchable as well, correct? If it was, that would be a huge advantage when using a text book for studying. I work for a company that sells a note software, and right away I thought, “wow, an e-book would go really well with our product!”

I often wonder if the e-book will ever fully catch on the way MP3’s have. We took something that was always physical (vinyl, tape, 8-track, CD) and converted it to digital. Books have always been books. But I’m curious to see if the digital age envelopes them too, and my bookshelves stop filling up!

Thanks again for the post and the article!

Jake
NoteScribe: Premier Note Software

]]> Comment on The 5 Don’ts of Classroom Blogging by » The 5 Don’ts of Classroom Blogging Talia’s Blog http://sam29.edublogs.org/the-5-donts-of-classroom-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-8 » The 5 Don’ts of Classroom Blogging Talia’s Blog Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:48:55 +0000 http://sam29.edublogs.org/the-5-donts-of-classroom-blogging/#comment-8 [...] have found the 5 Dont’s of Classroom Blogging which Samantha posted to be very useful when especially if teaching Blogs. The points are simple and [...] [...] have found the 5 Dont’s of Classroom Blogging which Samantha posted to be very useful when especially if teaching Blogs. The points are simple and [...]

]]> Comment on The 5 Don’ts of Classroom Blogging by Tim’s Blog » Classroom Blogging - What not to do? http://sam29.edublogs.org/the-5-donts-of-classroom-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Tim’s Blog » Classroom Blogging - What not to do? Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:13:27 +0000 http://sam29.edublogs.org/the-5-donts-of-classroom-blogging/#comment-7 [...] this would be a valuable tool to use in the classroom. I think it is, only if it is used correctly. The 5 Don’ts of Classroom Blogging post Samantha has posted provided some good points to remember when blogging in the [...] [...] this would be a valuable tool to use in the classroom. I think it is, only if it is used correctly. The 5 Don’ts of Classroom Blogging post Samantha has posted provided some good points to remember when blogging in the [...]

]]> Comment on Technology to Support Learning by » Technology As A Learning Support Tool? Certainly So Dan’s Learning Tech FunBlog http://sam29.edublogs.org/technology-to-support-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-6 » Technology As A Learning Support Tool? Certainly So Dan’s Learning Tech FunBlog Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:17:56 +0000 http://sam29.edublogs.org/technology-to-support-learning/#comment-6 [...] Sam has posted a great review of an article by Atkinson and Suppes, that looks at the many ways in which ICT supports learning in the primary school environment. [...] [...] Sam has posted a great review of an article by Atkinson and Suppes, that looks at the many ways in which ICT supports learning in the primary school environment. [...]

]]> Comment on A point to consider……… by talia29 http://sam29.edublogs.org/2008/03/03/a-point-to-consider/comment-page-1/#comment-5 talia29 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:49:25 +0000 http://sam29.edublogs.org/2008/03/03/a-point-to-consider/#comment-5 I understand your problems and I’m sure EXTREME frustration! I have also been having trouble with my internet. However I find this an important lesson/topic to learn which is that the internet is not always reliable. This may therefore make it hard when in the classroom. On my last two practicum's, my classes were in the computer labs, with a lesson plan ready, all the children logged on (20 minutes later - year 1 class) I was to discover that the internet was down. This can cause a lot of stress to the teacher and disappointment to students, but I guess the real lesson is to have a back up lesson just in case. I do believe though, that the internet is an extremely invaluable teaching method! I understand your problems and I’m sure EXTREME frustration! I have also been having trouble with my internet.

However I find this an important lesson/topic to learn which is that the internet is not always reliable. This may therefore make it hard when in the classroom.
On my last two practicum’s, my classes were in the computer labs, with a lesson plan ready, all the children logged on (20 minutes later – year 1 class) I was to discover that the internet was down. This can cause a lot of stress to the teacher and disappointment to students, but I guess the real lesson is to have a back up lesson just in case.

I do believe though, that the internet is an extremely invaluable teaching method!

]]> Comment on Our Metaphor for Learning by danhart http://sam29.edublogs.org/2008/02/06/our-metaphor-for-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-4 danhart Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:00:53 +0000 http://sam29.edublogs.org/2008/02/06/our-metaphor-for-learning/#comment-4 Great idea of learning as construction. Go team! Great idea of learning as construction. Go team!

]]> Comment on Podcast by » Thoughts that strike a cord…. Dan’s Learning Tech FunBlog http://sam29.edublogs.org/2008/02/06/podcast/comment-page-1/#comment-3 » Thoughts that strike a cord…. Dan’s Learning Tech FunBlog Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:44:50 +0000 http://sam29.edublogs.org/2008/02/06/podcast/#comment-3 [...] really enjoyed Sam and Talia’s podcast on how they view learning for [...] [...] really enjoyed Sam and Talia’s podcast on how they view learning for [...]

]]> Comment on Our Metaphor for Learning by Tim Sparks http://sam29.edublogs.org/2008/02/06/our-metaphor-for-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Tim Sparks Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:42:19 +0000 http://sam29.edublogs.org/2008/02/06/our-metaphor-for-learning/#comment-2 I like your movie Sam!I like the construction site metaphor, I agree that the possibilities are endless! I like your movie Sam!I like the construction site metaphor, I agree that the possibilities are endless!

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