Sunday, May 16, 2010

Mel Rainey 2010516 Project of the week!! AR Summary and Presentation Ideas

Well it has definitely been tougher to under go the Lit Review and continue to the summary than expected. I have had my ups and downs with the Action Research project over the past year, but light is at the end of my tunnel and my glass is still half full. The summary is falling into pace after what I finished with my revised AR lit review. I hope to find more value in summarizing the end result of my Summary page, we will see how the literature revision go.

As I look towards the final presentation, I find myself leaning to a presentation for professional development on advocacy for LCMS systems for teachers in our district. The benefits that come with this type of presentation I can not only advocate for merging of personal teaching with technology but also the arts. Best of both worlds for an Art teacher. And sometimes I just like to talk and entertain. As for right now I think that is going to be my direction.

In reguards to the DB quickies: I went the route of music, sharing, cd's digital online resources...

Mel Rainey says:
May 12, 2010 at 9:53 pm

Same here Lina, I stop by the Library on my way home and peruse through the music section for some new music to add to the old iPod. SHHHHHHH… Sometimes I leave with to much. Just last month I picked up some really cool 70’s style earth tones, kind of like nature sounds with a funky twist. Never a dull moment when I hit up the good ole Library.

Mel Rainey says:

May 12, 2010 at 9:57 pm

@Kimberly
I still listen to some old records. I also have a first edition Journey’s tour record collection, got it from one of my students several years ago. They said that it was found at a garage sale for 3$. Awesome!!!! I really enjoy the sound the record play makes when the record plays, crackle/ crackle….


I am a combination of old school musical technology and new. I think merging the different techs helps give students an understanding, not only of the past but the present and the future. Learning were we came from is not a bad thing, I think! It is understanding the present that will change our futures. Hopefully we will learn how to understand the past, to live in the present and to make the future a beacon of light for mankind.

Peace!!


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  1. Dee MMay 16, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    @Mel,
    Great to hear that you will choose an LCMS for your final project presentation. I know you've struggled with getting other projects approved-such as the Ning network- for use in your classroom.
    Ning recently announced that it will transition to paid services starting in July. The cost is around $3 monthly for a lower-end network; however, there is a possibility of sponsorship for educational networks. I will continue to use Ning at any rate. My data shows that it was somewhat successful but the future potential seen by all is what I'm banking on.

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