How to Sew on a Button...Copyright Critique #2

This is a video demonstrating how to sew on a button.  I could use this in the classroom for the students to view at home if they need to.  I believe this is used appropriately assuming the music is from FreePlay or some source that allows it to be used.  I like how the video gives a link at the top, so if my students need to find more information or more sewing tips, they can.  I could use this in a classroom setting without having to seek permission from cyberseams because I would use it for educational purposes.

Kneading Bread Dough...Copyright Critique

I think this video follows copyright rules because there is little music used, and it is for an educational purpose, so it does not need to be cited.  Also, the website that this information and more can be retrieved from is given at the end of the video.  I could freely use this video in the classroom because the website is given and I would use it for educational purposes.

Copyrights Assignment Redo

Part 1...

I enjoyed learning about copyright again by watching these videos.  It's interesting how education is viewed important enough so that oftentimes we do not have to worry about using copyrighted materials if we use them correctly.  The last video was most educational for me because he laid out exactly how to use copyrighted material appropriately.  I also like that he shared websites where we, as teachers, can get information without having to worry about breaking any copyright rules.  This will be nice when I'm teaching because I automatically have a few great resources where I can browse photos and music to use in my teaching.  I learned a lot from these videos.    

Commented on Blogs...

I commented on Kara's and Emily's blogs.  Here are the links to their blogs where you can view my comments...

http://emilymcdsiptblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-video-how-to-make-chocolate-mousse.html?showComment=1323820656471#c1592345694209639668

http://karaknowledgebuilder.blogspot.com/

How to Make French Bread

Standard 5: Objective 3:  Prepare and present quality bakery items.

I created a how-to video for making french bread, which I could use in a Nutrition, Foods, or Culinary Arts class.  I could use instructional video projects in my classes very often to demonstrate exactly how to make something.  It may be difficult sometimes for all my students to see what I am doing up close, so at the end of each class, I could send my students a video for them to watch at home.  In Nutrition, Foods, or a Culinary Arts, this would allow them another material to help them learn besides the recipe and class demonstration.  I could also demonstrate sewing techniques through instructional videos, so if the students wanted to work on their assignments at home, they could pull up the video and be reminded exactly how to do it.  Instructional videos could also be used in a Teen Living class, but the students could make them.  They could work in groups to make skits showing how teens can deal with specific experiences in their teen lives, such as curfew, identity, self-esteem, family, and friend issues.

Talked with my Mom :)

I talked with my mom who is in her early 50s. I asked her if she knew anything about cyberbullying, and she said she did.  She explained to me what she knew about it, and we talked about how I, as a teacher, can help prevent bullying.  She suggested the same things that I had thought about- encouraging my students to be respectful and not engage in cyberbullying and creating an environment in which my students could feel comfortable approaching me if they know cyberbullying is taking place.
Then I shared this quote with her from Elder Bednar's talk: "Please be careful of becoming so immersed and engrossed in pixels, texting, ear buds, twittering, online social networking, and potentially addictive uses of media and the Internet that you fail to recognize the importance of your physical body and miss the richness of person-to-person communication."  My mom explained that when people spend most of their communication time virtually through Facebook, Twitter, texting, etc. then they lose the art of listening, eye contact, understanding body language, and relating to people.  I asked my mom where you draw the line with texting or Facebook.  Where do you draw the line or when is it wrong?  My mom suggested that I ask myself "Am I doing this to build or maintain a relationship, or am I doing this to get information across?"  Then, she encouraged me to stick to the latter.  I think that is rally great advice. and I've already started using it.  Overall, this conversation was very valuable.  I learned a lot about myself-my habits and beliefs- and how easy it is to fall into virtual relationships.  I realized that I am going to have to directly discuss this issue with my children because the world is accepting it so much.  This discussion with my mom was easy, thought-provoking, and eye-opening, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to do it.

Internet Safety

I read these articles:

http://www.diigo.com/bookmark/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.netfamilynews.org%2F%3Fp%3D29924?gname=teaching-with-technology

http://lds.org/ensign/2009/10/finding-and-sharing-the-gospel-online?lang=eng

http://lds.org/library/display/0,4945,538-1-4830-1,00.html

I think the most important thing that I learned from these readings is that, because the world is so involved in virtual communication and experience, I must watch myself and my loved ones very closely to make sure we don't fall into the trap of living life virtually.
As a teacher, I will educate my students on the effects of cyberbullying.  I will also create an environment where my students will feel comfortable approaching me if they feel they are being cyberbullied.  As a parent, I will do the same with my children.  I will teach them not to cyberbully and will also share with them the importance of living life as it is, not as it appears to be.  I will encourage my children to play outside, be creative with their activities, and spend time with their friends in person rather than through texting, facebook, or whatever else may be invented by this time.  I will provide my children with materials that make these things possible.
I will use what I have learned to improve my relationships with my family members and friends.  I will try not to text so much.  I will try to save stories, information, and exciting news for when I am actually in the presence of my friends and family, if possible and wise.  I really am going to try to text those people less who I know I can spend time with instead.
I think one way to prevent cyberbullying is to encourage kindness and respect.  I think also explaining to my students and children how prevalent cyberbullying is in our society and giving examples of it will help them realize how easy it is to do.  They then may realize the negative effects it has on people.