ASL video dictionary

Check this sight out guys! It is linked to the right of the blog titled "ASL Video Dictionary." If you have not done it yet, DO IT! Mrs. White, thanks for posting it. I wish I had looked at it earlier because it totally could have helped me in ASL 101. But thanks for posting it!

Blogs?

Mrs. White,
When are our last two blogs due by? I also wanted you to know how much I have enjoyed your class very much. I have watched how you have taught our class and made mental notes of strategies to use. I hope I am even half as good at being able to get through to my students as you have been. Thank you for reinforcing for me that this profession is exactly what I want to be doing.

YOUR WED260 FINAL EXAM

• The final exam will be available to be taken from Wednesday, April 30th until Wednesday, May 7th. It MUST be completed by midnight on the 7th.
  
• The final exam will be open book, open note. I encourage you to ORGANIZE your notes and materials prior to the exam.
  
• The final exam will not be timed. It can be accessed multiple times.
  
• The final exam will consist of essay questions with 3 multiple choice questions for extra credit.
  
• The final exam will provide you the option of skipping two questions.
  
• The final exam will be comprehensive.

I just wanted to say thank you to Mrs. White...for letting us out of class early. This has been a very tiring week already!! Testing is going on in the schools and I work in the school system so guess what...I am a proctor for testing. For some reason it has absolutely wore me out. Getting out of class early was super!! I enjoyed the drive home and even got home before my husband and boys got home from church and got to surprise them. So, THANK YOU Mrs. White!!!!!!!! It was greatly appreciated!

FINAL

I liked test 3 because we were given some choice about what questions to answer. However, whether or not the final is the same format or not, I'll be fine. My concern is that I hope it will still be an untimed test. It is so much less streesful that way! I also love the idea of the test being posted early so people can go ahead and get it out of the way. I know for me my finals are all clumped up together.

Good luck to everybody on your finals!!!

Quick question...do we bring in a hard copy of the language analysis or do we submit it on-line? Should we do both? I don't remeber hearing anyone say.

Clauses

I just had a question about sectioning off the clauses. Do we have to section off the clauses for semantics and pragmatics, or is sectioning off the clauses limited to the analysis of form? I looked at the sheet for pragmatics and it said nothing about sectioning off clauses, but on the major components of conducting a language sample, under bullet E, it says to section off the clauses. Guess I'm just confused again. Thanks for the help in advance!

Final Exam

I'm trying to figure out when to have my family come to help me move out. Is the final exam online, or do we have night class? I'm assuming it's online, but it would be just my luck that I'm wrong. An answer from anyone would be appreciated! thanks

Semantics

I was just wondering where utterances like ummm, yea sure, sure and OK would go on the phase sheet. I'm not quite sure and any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, when a child says no to something that is considered to be rejection correct? Or does it have to be something in particular?

Pragmatics

I just had a quick question about my project. I have done the transcription and am to the part where I section off all turns. I am assuming this is refering to the turn-taking within the conversation, but am a little unsure of how I should section them off. Should I do this on the transcription and just number everytime the child takes a turn in the conversation? I understand what I'm looking for, I'm just not sure how to section it off. Any information would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

One Word Utterances

ok, so my project is all typed out and the utterances are numbered, and im on the step where you tell what kind of utterance it is (transitive, intransitive, or equative). I've got them all except for the one work utterances, what category do they go under? There are lots of times when the girl just said "Yes" or "WHOA!" Also, what do I call the utterances where she says, "And....And....And..." Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

Tech Center

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed visiting the technology center last night. It really made me look at objects I use on a daily basis and think how they can be modified or simplified. Not only is this center a good resource while I'm in school doing projects and such, but it is also a place I will keep in mind to visit when I'm actually in the field of OT and helping children adapt to their environment! Thanks for sharing this resource center with us Mrs. White!

Language Project

I am finding it hard to choose which area I want to address in my project--pragmatics, semantics, etc. Would someone share with me what they based their choice on? I need to figure that out in order to move on to doing the analysis. Thanks in advance!

Daily Dozen

As the semester is winding down and you tend to become overwhelemed I encourage you to consider these dozen tips for each day...

• Take one day at a time.
• Pray
• Eat right.
• Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
• Talk less; listen more.
• Separate worries from concerns . If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety . If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
• Find time to be alone, jot down thoughts and inspirations.
• Spend time with someone you love
• Laugh, find at least a few minutes to relax and have fun.
• Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
• Go to bed on time and get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
• Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before.

language analysis project

when counting utterances on our language analysis project if the child answers a  question or statement by saying "yeah", then pauses before saying their next sentence is that considered an utterance to be counted or should we include the "yeah" as part of the sentences

I know this may seem as a silly question but i wasn't positive and didn't want to number everything wrong then have to go back and change all my answers. 

THANKS for the help!!

HBOT

I found this website tonight and thought that some of you may be interested. It explains what HBOT does and how it works.

http://www.drcranton.com/hbo.htm

Apr. 9 class

Hey all!
I was just wondering if someone could leave a summary of class on the blog for me tonight. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to miss class so if someone could just leave me the major topics we cover tonight it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Bluegrass Technology Center Class

We WILL be meeting at the Bluegrass Technology Center on April 16th for class. If you wish to carpool feel free to leave a comment here so that students can plan to ride together. Class will start PROMPTLY at 6:30 at the center which is located 961 Beasley Street Suite in Lexington. I have GOOGLED a map for you at http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=961+Beasley+Street+Suite,+Lexington,+KY&sll=44.527843,-95.712891&sspn=28.225224,59.414063&ie=UTF8&ll=38.041839,-84.440145&spn=0.030486,0.058022&z=14 . Class will end at approximately 8:00.

If anyone is interested in going out to eat after class for a question/answer session on your project we will head to a restaurant in Hamburg. Feel free to bring your transcribed language project and have the group help you with any questions.

Basically you will take 75 North and get off at the Winchester, US 60 exit. Turn left towards Lexington. Go approximately 2 miles. Turn LEFT at the LIGHT onto FORTUNE Drive. Immediately turn RIGHT onto Beasley.

The center is a not for profit organization and accepts donations in order to continue their work. If any of you have and CAN bring any of the following items it will be very much appreciated. If you can not that is ok.

• External mouse for computers you no longer are using
• EMPTY printer cartridges - all types
• NEW AA or C size batteries (one pack per person would be great - again do not feel as if you MUST do this)

Comment here with any questions or concerns.

TEST

I just finished the test and feel as if some questions were much harder since we weren't able to talk and get in depth about certain parts of intellecutal disabilites as i would have liked. Other than that I hope ever one else isn't as loaded with projects and papers to be done with in the next few weeks as me. Summer is just around the corner YAY!!!!

Beautiful

observation report

Do we turn in the observation reports on blackboard? I cannot find a spot for them, just the assignment and the rubric.

Abbey

Class tonight

Can someone give me an overview on tonights lesson I have been so sick and could not make it this week. Anything would help me alot. Thanks

Sample Project

Do we determine the mean length utterance for which ever way we choose to analyize the sample? I know we have three different ways we can analyize, but do we do the MLU for all of them?

HELP!

Hi!
This is last minute but I thought I would ask..
Is anyone coming from Lexington anytime after 5p.m. for class tomorrow? My car was supposed to be fixed but we found more problems with it and I am stuck in between Lexington and Richmond tomorrow!
I work off of exit 97 off of 75. If anyone is coming from lexington to richmond, they pass right by the exit. can anyone pick me up? i do not need a ride home from class, just to class.
i hate to miss class again because of this silly car problem..
call 513-490-6889 if anybody can help. and thank you!!!!!
abbey

Just wanted to say happy April Fool's day to all!! My husband has already got me this morning. Hope you all do better than I did (don't be fooled)!!!!!!!!!

Absence

Becasue of a severe family illness in St. Louis, I will be absent on Wed. April 2nd. Can some one please give me an over view of what we do either through email or on the blog.
Thank you.

CNN Specials on Autism

This week CNN will be running specials on Autism in light of Wednesday be
National Autism Awareness Day. Check out the EXTREMELY interesting links on CNN's website. Let me know what you think of the Naughty Auties virtual reality space!

CNN Specials on Autism

what was that called?

Does anyone remember what those word puzzles are called when you write a word vertically down a page and then write words or phrases vertically at each letter that start with the same letter as the vertical words? We made one for blindness a few weeks ago and I am trying to use the same idea for a lesson but cannot remember what the correct term is for them. I tried looking on the internet but did not have any luck. Let me know!

Abbey

Totally Depends – Some More

1. How do you keep from singling out the kid when offering assistance? - - - You can't, really.  But, good teachers provide assistance to ALL kids - just in different ways
   
2. Have you ever ran into educators that will refuse to work with a deaf child? How do you handle that? - - - I can actually say in my career I NEVER did. Everyone of my colleagues WELCOMED my students and/or me into their classrooms. However, if it were to happen – it depends on the situation, the IEP, the teacher, the principal, etc. how it is handled. But, always very professionally and focusing on STUDENT'S BEST INTEREST
   
3. I'm curious about how a signing and a hearing teacher's opinions different in the 2 different DHH schools. Which do they think is better. - - - You will get many different answers for this. Most of the time you will find teachers in Deaf Schools, residential programs, will most often support ASL. However, that is not always true. And that does not mean that OTHERS do NOT. It is impossible to make sweeping generalizations. Hopefully educators will realize the value of various methods of communicating and the role each play.
   

Your Questions – That Totally Depends on the Individual

You asked many excellent questions Wednesday night on the papers you submitted. Many of these however, simply cannot be answered with a statement or generalization because ALL children are different and all educators are different. It is impossible to say what "all girls like in clothes" and it is impossible to say what is best for all children who are deaf or who are hard of hearing. So, I have listed several questions that the answer is simply, "It truly depends on the individual student, the individual situation, or the individual educators."

1. What do you think is the best method for learning for these children? – It is truly an INDIVIDUAL CHILD decision.
   
2. In Deaf schools do children with cochlear implants get made fun of or looked down upon by Deaf children without them? – Can't generalize – it certainly does happen at times, but also happens in hearing schools, too. Some children who are Deaf WILL make fun, but many others will not. Totally depends on the child.
   
3. "Does the deaf student like when the teacher uses differentiated instruction or like to be treated exactly like the others?" – It would depend on the child who is d/Deaf and it would depend on how the teacher is differentiating and implementing it. Very difficult to answer this question in general

observation

On Friday I went to the Lexington Hearing and Speech Center to do my observation and I really really enjoyed it. I encourage anyone who is a deaf ed major (I believe there are two others besides myself in our class), or maybe if you aren't but are interested in seeing this to go and observe there! It is a preschool with a variety of students who have cochlear implants, hearing aids and some who just need help with speech. It is all oral and no signing takes place and I have never seen that before. It was really eye opening and I really enjoyed observing there. The whole day they focus on the students developing speech and language so it goes great with this specific SED class as well!

Jena's the only one qualified to TRULY answer...

"Most of the time do deaf and hard of hearing individuals date other deaf individuals?"

Jena - WhattayaThink?

"Is it more difficult for deaf to learn math, especially in a setting where the teacher signs? In particular math such as algebra and calculus?"

Jena Answers This One

The student asks, "Any suggestions on how to include all students into learning to better communicate with a deaf student in a mainstream class?

Extra Credit Feedback - From Both Classes

Impressed. I am impressed by your candor and excellent suggestions. Here are a few I will be implementing:

1. Offer you one MORE question than you HAVE TO answer. This gives you an option in case there is one question that you really do NOT know or feel less confident in answering.

2. Be more intentional about stating the instructional objectives of each class and ensuring by the end of class we have met them. If students still have questions that there is an avenue to have those questions addressed.

3. Balance direct instruction and student activities to accomplish the instructional objectives.

4. Ensure that the questions on the test are worded clearly. (Remember ANY time a student is UNCLEAR about a test question you can call and get an explanation of what the question means) However, I will do a better job of writing specific questions.

5. Balance the points between all questions, not making any ONE question be worth such a large percentage of the overall score.

6. Continue with an open book, open note and untimed test.

7. Continue having it be the synthesis, evaluation and application of material as a professional teacher would apply information in a real world setting - not the regurgitation of information from the text and notes. You want college classes that actually are what you can USE in the real world.

8. The questions can demonstrate your own "opinion" or style but MUST reflect best practice or what the book and resources have demonstrated are effective and maximize student learning. Just because a question asks what YOU would do doesn't mean the answer is CORRECT if it does not include what brings about the greatest good or is the most appropriate measure in that given situation. Jena's teacher was 100% wrong in her opinion that Jena HAD TO TAKE NOTES because ALL kids take notes in that class. Not every practice is appropriate.

A few of the things it appears some or all of YOU will be doing...

1. Prepare more effectively - for tests.

2. Read the questions carefully to determine WHAT they are asking you to demonstrate you know.

3. Answer specifically the question that was ASKED not provide general information about that topic.

4. Put forth a bit more effort than you have been

Hmmmmm - who has a longer list!

Let's talk about Acclerated Reader.....

I feel like throughout my time in school I've given AR a pretty fair chance. AR started at my school when I was in 3rd grade, and since then it's grown like a weed that you just can't kill. I feel like the program (or maybe it's the people who implement the program) actually discourages lots of kids from reading at all. The books I wanted to read seemed to never be on the list, so instead of reading something I wanted to read for pleasure I was forced to read something I hated, which in turn made me not want to read at all! I'd really like to hear the other side of the story though....anybody out there who thought AR was useful to them? Anyone who has used it in a classroom and thinks it works well? Complainers like me, I'd love to hear your AR horror stories too! :-)

tonights class

Hey guys! Hope everyone is having a better week then me. For some reason, instead of having one car problem, I have had one after another in a very short time and will not be able to make it to class tonight. Over spring break I had to replace my alternator, battery, and water pump. Driving home from Cincinnati from spring break, my belt fell tore off on the high way and I had it towed the rest of the way home. I just got it in to replace the belt Monday, but the people fixing the belt broke the spring loaded arm that puts the belt on. SOOO that means I have another part to buy and wait for. I am going to be completely broke after this! Anyways, I work full time as a nanny and the ride I found home from work cannot get me until 8 p.m. which would put me back in Richmond right as class was finishing. So, can someone PLEASE post on this blog the important points from class, any pages for me to focus on in the book, and anything else that you think I should know? THANK YOU THANK YOU! Mrs. White, I am sending my extra credit with a friend. Hope that is okay. Have a good class tonight. It sounded really interesting!

Paper in hand

Tomorrow night you will turn in your 10 point extra credit papers to me as you come into class, before class starts. I won't be taking them up at all after this. I found the feedback on the papers from Monday night's students to be very candid and useful. I look forward to reading yours.

My mom emailed me this and I thought it was cute so I wanted to share it.

IEPs by Dr. Seuss (Rhythm from Green Eggs & Ham) Do you like these IEPs?I do not like these IEPsI do not like them, Geez LouiseWe test, we checkWe plan, we meetBut nothing ever seems completeWould you, could you like the form?I do not like the form I seeNot page 1, not 2, not 3Another changeA brand new boxI think we allHave lost our rocksCould you all meet here or there?We could not all meet here or thereWe cannot all fit anywhere!Not in a roomNot in the hallThere seems to be no space at allWould you, could you meet again?I cannot meet again next weekNo lunch, no prepPlease hear me speakNo not at dusk. No not at dawnAt 4 p.m. I should be goneCould you hear while all speak out?Would you write the words they spout?I could not hear, I would not writeThis does not need to be a fightSign here, date thereMark this, check thatBeware the student's ad-vo-cat(e)You do not like themSo you sayTry again, try again!And you mayIf you will let me beI will try againYou'll seeSay!I almost like these IEPs!I think I'll write six thousand threeAnd I will practice day and nightUntil they say"You've got it right!"

Blindness

I loved last wednesdays class...I guess it really hit home for me. I was legally blind until the age of 15. I had actually forgotten about some of the things they had in my IEP to make learning easier for me. One of the things was the teachers were supposed to use an overhead projector rather than the chalkboard. I had a teacher in fifth grade who day after day refused to use the overhead...and I vividly remember my assistant for the blind chewing her out...hmmmm I think my mom did too hehehe. Of course she had to comply but it took her a long time. To this day she is the worst teacher I've ever had. She didnt care if I could see the material or not she had been teaching that way for a long time and she didnt want to change it just for me.

Yea for me (and I do not mean to brag but I am really surprised)!!!! I got a good grade on test 2. I am so excited!!! I am finally getting it. At first I was not quite understanding all the concepts we were learning in class, but now I am beginning to feel comfortable with it. Congratulations to all of you who also performed well. Finally understanding and succeeding is what makes it all worth it!!!!!!

Test Taking Skills - YOUR Answers to Test 2

I have taken sample answers from various student papers that received 4/4 or 6/6 etc. on each question and put together this sheet which we will use to address Test Taking Skills as well as other skills listed on page 312.

http://www.brandtnetwork.com/TestTakingSkills.htm

Wednesday Night Class Agenda Change

Agenda for Wednesday Night class has changed.

I welcome/encourage blogging on any of these ideas to help prepare us for class:

1. Deafness - specifically:

• how the degree of hearing loss impacts language development.
• factors which impact speech and language development
• factors to consider for appropriate educational placement
• instructional strategies
  

2. Chapter 14 - Enhancing Language and Communication - we will begin with the list on page 312 and apply it to our own classroom and recent test taking experience

Classmates

Good evening! One of the most encouraging parts about teaching both of my classes is the warmth, encouragement and support you demonstrate for one another. There are several among you who are experience health issues, health issues of close family members, deaths in the family and SCHOOL WORK on top of all of that. I would ask that for those who are prayin' folk say a prayer for one another during this weekend when we celebrate. For others who choose to encourage and support peers in other ways I'd ask that you remember your classmates during these closing weeks of the semester. Offer extra smiles, encouraging words and help as you can.

I am appreciative of being a part of such a great group of students. We WILL complete this course SUCCESSFULLY - TOGETHER!

I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed class tonight!! I am absolutely fascinated with the deaf community. Thanks to Jenna (hope I spelled it correctly) for coming into class and talking to us. I will be the first to admit that I take for granted all the wonderful things that the Lord has blessed me with. I love to listen to music and tonight on my way home, with my radio on, I thought about how it hard it would be if I couldn't listen to it...how my world would be effected if I lost my hearing or my sight. So I commend all of the people who carry on such successful lives with these issues (I do not want to say disabilites because I am almost sure that the deaf community does not consider themselves disabled and I do not either!).

OBSERVATIONS

Hey everyone!! 

I dont know if anyone can help me out, but i cant remember if our observations had to be in strictly an all special ed. classroom or if it could be in a general ed. class that may have students with IEPS. If anyone could let me know that would be great! 

Thanks,

Amanda

Ideas anyone?

While going over the project with Mrs. White on Sunday, we discussed some possible settings in which to record the language sample. I was wondering if anyone had actually taken the language sample yet, and if not what kind of setting do you plan to use? For instance, are YOU actually going to interact with the child, or are you going to record the child interacting with another child? I can't really decide what course to take so I was hoping for some feedback/ideas. Thanks and I hope that everyone had a great spring break!

Spring Break

Hope everyone had a great Spring Break... I just can not believe that it is already over!!! I didn't get to go any where for Spring Break because I will be gone from March 29-April 6 to Florida.. I guess you could call it a late spring break... You are going to laugh, but we actually have tickets to Wrestlemania, so I have to miss my NASCAR race in Martinsville.. :( But, I'm looking forward to going mainly because we are goin to Disney World one of the days and then down to the Keys...
Anyways, hope everyone is having a great week so far and hope to see everyone tomorrow in class.. :)

Test

So i read on the blog that test 2 is due this wed is that correct? I am wondering this because I went to try and take it tongiht where I found test 1 and I can not find it. What am I doing wrong? If anyone else has taken it and knows where it is let me know thanks. Sorry if this a repeat because i tryed to post it first and it dident work so im trying again with a hope that it is not already there haha

What did you do in class

What did you do in class on the fifth because i was sick i could not attend. I was hoping i did not miss the day where the class went over the deaf topic since i am majoring in deaf edu. Let me know thanks.

I need a copy of the article

Anyone who would have time today please e mail me or call me 216-402-3807 because i was not in class on the 5th so i did not get the article that is due on wensday. I will be on campus around 2-4 today but I can always make a special trip i dont live far. I would really appreciate it. Please let me know.

Hello All! This evening Mrs. White met myself and Melissa at O'Charley's for a "make up" class about the language analysis. Where were the rest of you who needed to be there (lol)?? I just wanted to say that I am very excited about this project!! I cannot wait to get into the classroom and observe and record the child that I have chosen for my project! Hopefully from this, any questions or doubts that I have about what we have learned will be answered. Good luck to everyone with this project!!!!

questions about the observation/interview

Mrs. White,
I was wondering who I can interview and observed in the classroom at the Madison County distant. I was thinking about doing the project with a lady that I work with at Hastings. She teaches at Kingston for LBD. Is that OK? If not can you help me find someone around here?

-Carolyn

questions about the article

So I was wondering do we have to choose what type of paragraph that we're going to write or do you have to both types of paragraphs for the article?

-Carolyn

SPRING BREAK

Hey Everyone!!!

I hope everyone is having an amazing break already.  I woke up this morning and walked out side and the snow was past my knees. Whoever lives in Cincinnati I hope you are enjoying the snow as much as I am, but I hope it stops soon cause I have a flight leaving at 7 am tomorrow for a cruise so we cant miss the flight. I just thought I would say hi and let everyone know about this crazy snow going on here. A crazy little fact is that ten years ago to March 7 there was a blizard that started in Cincinnati just like yesterday. 

Well everyone be careful and stay warm!

Observation

Do we have a form that we need to have the teacher sign to verify that we did our observation time? I hope everyone has a restful spring break!

Article - Reading Response

If you were NOT in class tonight your article - reading response IS STILL DUE in two weeks, March 19th. I would suggest you contact a classmate and make a copy of the article. It does not scan well in order for me to transmit it (email) electronically.

test 2

hello all-
I was just checking my understanding of test 2.... when will it be posted? and when will it be due?? thanks, hope everyone's week is off to a good start.

Questions about the project!

I was wondering what type of activities we can use for the project. I know that we need to document the child's natural language. I was going to do this project when I go home over Spring Break, so is it ok if I have to have my 4 yr old nephew color in a coloring book that I know he would like, so he can exchange the movie and why he likes the movie. Or do you want me to just ask him how was his day. I am really close to him and he always uses his natural language with me when I call home. Should we have more than one activity so we can make sure we have more than an 100 utterances.

-Carolyn

Language Project: Age of child

So, I am really confused as to how old the kids have to be. Could I do a middle school aged boy who has autism?

Language Project: Script

On our script do we need to include small actions that's being done like a real play script or do just want the conversation like the example you give us? For example do we need to mention that the child is playing witha toy or just strictly stick to what's being said?

Assignment Decision?

During class last night Mrs. White ask us to think about when we wanted to do the article response, so I thought this would be a good place to start the discussion. I personally do not want homework over spring break but I also do not want to try to get this finished the same week we have a test so I guess its a toss up. I am not a procrastinator so I think I would like to get the assignment next week in class and then hopefully try to get it finished before spring break starts. Anyone else?

Language Analysis Project Make-Up Help Session

I am willing to do a Make Up session and go over each section of the project for ANY ONE who is interested - IF THERE IS AN INTEREST. I'll do this for ONE student or ten. Numbers do not matter. One is important.

Because of my full time work load the only time I could do it would be a Thursday evening or a weekend (most likely a Sunday afternoon). However, depending on IF and WHO responds I'll make the decision at that time.

If you are interested in attending a "How to Do/Conduct & Analyze My Language Project" you may comment here or email me.

reminder!

Today during class, Michaela and I realized that since we live in Ohio, we have to do our observations over spring break because they are mandatory in your home town. If you live to far to drive home like we do, you might want to get that scheduled over break. Just thought I'd remind you:)

Winter Wonderland--NOT

Hey guys! Just wanted you all in Richmond to see what you are missing south of there! LOL--
This is what it looks at my house at 5:00 p.m this afternoon, but this has been the scene from most of the day....I guess we have about 4 inches now at 7:00pm and it is STILL snowing!! They cancelled classes at the Corbin campus, and I don't think they have done that in the past couple of years. I know it's beautiful but it's getting annoying....spring can't be too far away can it? I hope that everyone drives safely and stays warm!

ONE TOPIC?????????????????

What happened to the idea of ONE post about the SAME TOPIC and folks posting comments to THAT ONE post. It is difficult to make comments to everyone's posts and keep up with them. If it's about weather or tonight's class we should have ONE POST and all other submissions should be comments within that.

SORRY to sound cranky but it is tough to keep up when I am trying to answer everyone!

Weather

Hi everyone! I was wondering also what the weather was like in Richmond its still snowing pretty heavy right now in London.

Worried About Reading Response and Missed Information

Mrs. White,
For those of us who commute and are unable to attend class tonight for fear of nasty road conditions after dark, will you post the reading response and instructions online? I think a few of us are worried about that, and really don't know if we should take the risk to drive tonight or not, so would you let us know?

weather/illness

I'm not sure about the weather either... I also have bronchitius and wasn't sure about coming to class, but we have a test this week, and I believe she's handing out our articles for that reading response??? So... I too may or may not see you all tonight, but good luck to all, and drive carefully.

Weather

It is still snowing here in Corbin, we have about 2 inches on the ground as of now. How is the weather in Richmond?

Weather

I was wondering how the weather is in Richmond? It's snowing pretty hard here in London. It's sticking to the grass but not to the roads yet.

I went to the doctor this morning and I have pneumonia. I am stuck in my house for the rest of the week (which is better than being hospitalized which was the alternative), so I can't come to class tomorrow night. Will someone please take good notes and share with me. I am so worried about missing tomorrow because I am afraid that I will miss something major. If someone will help me with what I miss, then I will owe you a favor in return. Thanks a Million!!!

feedback on test

I have checked and maybe I am just doing something wrong...but i can't seem to be able to find the comments or feedback on my test...I guess I'll just keep trying.

feedback

I really appreciated the feedback too, it's nice to know what we did wrong and need to improve on. Besides the fact that it locked me out once, I liked the online test pretty well!

CLASS ON WED>

Class was fun on wednesday night. I enjoyed creating our own activities out of the books which really helped me understand what syntax and pragmatics really where and how to use them in the classroom. It was also very interesting to read through a child's writing and be able to notice what may need to be focused on with this child and what we can give positive feedback with. I just wanted to say I look forward for class every week because Mrs. White can help use learn in a fun way that really helps me understand the true meaning not just the definition. Can't wait for this weeks class to see what we will be doing next!

Reader Response?

What date is the reader response due?

Feedback

I like the idea of feedback on the online tests as well, it lets us know what you expect on the next tests.

Thank You!

Mrs. White I just wanted to say thank you for giving feedback on the test. I know it must take a lot more time to grade when you are giving feedback to everyone’s test. I personally benefit greatly from knowing what I got wrong. Thank You so much for your feedback.

readers response?

hey...so i was looking at another blog post and i have to say i know that the reader response thing isn't due this upcoming week...but can anyone tell me what it is and how it's done?

Blog post per month

How many of these blog post do we need each month? I think only 4 a month, but I could be wrong?

Catching Up

I wasn't able to attend class on Wednesday night because I have been sick with the flu, so could you guys catch me up? What did you discuss and what did you learn in the group project/discussion? Thanks, and I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Establishing & Maintaining the Topic

It is good to see the various ideas that are being shared on the blog. As we are now used to logging on and posting to the blog it is time to take our online communication "to the next level." How can we create a place that fosters more effective communication, interaction and discussion of ideas in one place on the blog?

Pragmatics - how we USE language effectively is one of the components of language we are addressing throughout this semester. Online pragmatics are different than face to face. Establishing and maintaining the topic on a BLOG is a bit different than face to face.

One of the skills that would promote having ONE conversation about ONE topic is to post all comments about a topic in ONE place. This means prior to creating a NEW post please scroll through the recent posts and see what has been posted recently. Often times the idea or topic you are getting ready to post regarding is ALREADY in a another place with a current THREAD of discussion. Please post to THAT discussion MAINTAINING THAT TOPIC in that one location. Before you create a new post think about your idea and see if/how it might fit into another topic that has been submitted in the past week or so. If no posts/discussions on THAT TOPIC have already been started then "establish a new topic/create a new post."

You receive points for posts or comments that you contribute to the blog.

I have chatted online before our Wednesday night class and experiences were about the same from our online class to my others. I didn't really have a different attitude towards our online chatting or IM experiences than the online class I thought that all the ones I have done has been hard to follow and keep up with what everyone is saying. I think this is because so many people are trying to talk at once and there really isn't much turn taking going on, so its a bit overwhelming.

Wow!!! Nine questions turned out to be a little tougher than I expected. I am so glad to have the first test over! I will also be glad to be back in class tomorrow night (or tonight I should say). Granted is was nice to just have to log off last week and be right there at home watching tv by 9, but I had a hard time keeping up with all the typing back and forth on line. I guess I could adjust after a time of doing it, but I won't complain about coming to class either.

Online Chatting

How many of you have chatted online before our Wednesday night class? How were those experiences DIFFERENT from our online class? Did/do you have a different attitude towards your online chatting or IM experiences than the online class? Why do you think this is?

wed. reading response

Hello all,
I was wondering about if we have a reading response due tmw. in class?? If so, what is it, how do we respond and such??? hmm.. thanks!

I am so glad to have this first test completed. It is such a relief.

Class online....

I really enjoyed the online class the other night. Even though it was slightly difficult to keep up with what everyone was saying, I felt like it was a good break from the ordinary. I especially liked how Mrs. White connected our confusion to that of a child who may be deaf or have a learning disability and how they must feel everyday in the regular education classroom. This will definately be an experience that I hope to keep in mind when I become an educator.

Play A Game

Could this be used in a classroom?

Who Wants to Be a
Millionaire?

EMAIL

This may be a silly question, but is anyone else having problems getting what Mrs. White sent us through email to open? Especially the Test taking skills and the Wednesday night class log thing? What am I doing wrong? Please help!!!

All at once

In class it seems we are more reserved to when we ask a question, there is "Turn Taking" in the classroom. In the online class room that was hard to do, when it was on our mind we said it right then. Once it calmed down, I think it was a good experiance, even though I couldn't get Java to work for me.

Online Learning - Dynamics of Communication

How did the dynamics of communication differ in our online class from when we meet face to face? What was different? Were they features of semantics, syntax or pragmatics?

Online Class - Frustration of Online Learning

THANK YOU very much for your participation in the online class tonight. I know there were advantages and disadvantages to having class online. I would like to have a discussion here about a couple of aspects. I would like to continue the discussion we started about the FRUSTRATION many of you may have felt trying to learn in an online environment and parallel that to how YOUR FUTURE students may feel. How can you use the experience tonight to help you be a better teacher?

Language Development

If you want to view the videos we watched in class and discuss any of them you can view them at http://www.stuff2view.blogspot.com

I want to say a big thank you to Mrs. White for not having us meet on campus tonight. I for one am greatful that I will not be driving in this weather. I am somewhat nervous about logging onto the online class, but am confident I will figure it out. Thanks again, Mrs. White!!

Class on ICY, SNOWY February 13th

I realize the university is only on a 2 hour delay which means that we COULD have class this evening. I understand that many professors have cancelled classes for the day. I also know that many of you drive to class at night, when it is dark. After class the roads could become worse as the temperatures begin to drop again.

I hate to cancel class since we had to miss two weeks ago. Yet, nothing is worth putting your lives at risk. Sooooooo...I am going to dismiss FACE TO FACE class on campus at EKU. HOWEVER, I am going to be online in Blackboard conducting class and preparing folks for the test that WILL STILL BE THIS WEEK.

I will send an email with the directions for how to log on. I will be online at 6:00 ready to chat, answer questions, etc. I encourage you if online chatting via Blackboard or classes are new to you to go ahead and log in at 6:00 our normal class time to get used to it. Class will begin at 6:30.

Feel free to post questions here on the blog about this.

Class Wednesday

I was wondering if anyone could tell me exactly what language acquistion is and how it can be applied to the classroom? I am really unsure about that and tried to figure it out from the book but I am still just a little unsure.

Models

I just wanted to go over the models to make sure that I am on the right track. Piaget said cognition comes first and then language. Chomsky was the opposite, he said language comes first and then cognition. Vygotsky stated language and cognition were interdependant. Pinker believed the opposite the they were completely independant of each other. Skinner said "we learn from what we see" and that we need to experience things to understand them. If I am completely off base please someone fill me in to what I did wrong or if you have another way of explaining it better let me know. Thanks for your help!

P.S.- I can't put my finger on exactly why, but I really enjoy this class! I am completely engaged from start to finish and I can definitely not say that about most of my other classes.

Just to Clear Things Up

I was wondering how many students in this class have an issue that we will be covering this semester. I myself am dyslexic and have other learning disorders. I am a Special Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing major with a minor in American Sign Language Studies and a minor in Women's Studies. I was just wondering if anyone else was of a similar background. I saw a few people did already post similar thoughts.