Blog 6

Chapter 5 touches on digital media applications and educational software applications. Both items aid in the teaching of students and used for learning purposes. Digital media applications are sometimes referred to as interactive digitial media applications because they involve interaction. The book describes IDMA as a tool that allows students to "examine their skills in a risk-free environment while providing instant feedback, testing, and review." Digital media is such a great teaching tool because it involves hands on learning. Each individual has a different learning pace and sometimes they can fall quickly behind in classrooms where others pick up on the material much faster than them. Instead, with digital media, they can work at their own pace on a one-on-one basis. The difference with digital media applications and educational software applications is that educational is used for standardized testing. It beats any written test because it shows visuals, includes audios, clear instructions, and examples. They can be used for grades and recording progress of learning.

The new skills I learned this week were the Wiki's. I haven't fully completed my assigment but I am enjoying the process. They are such a simpler way to communicate and use web pages. The presidential election was such a great idea also because many people, including myself don't know too much when it comes to politics. I've truly enjoyed learning about the different candidates and feel more comfortable in the fact that I now know what beliefs I want to stand for and who is the best candidate according to my standards.

As of new information, I wanted to highly encourage everyone to participate in Dance Marathon 2008. It is the largest campus philanthropy at FSU and has raised hundreds of thousands in dollars each year. Proceeds go to our College of Medicine and Shands Hospital. Obvioulsy we all love kids if we are in this class to become teachers so please show your support and beome involved. I have participated three years now, the first as a dance and love every second of it. If you would like more information go to Dm.fsu.edu. There are an endless amount of opportunites and remember that it is for the kids!