FOR ALL OF YOU INTERESTED, THIS IS MY FINAL PROJECT FOR THE PRINCIPLES COURSE. THE OTHER VIDEO IS FOR MY DIFFUSION COURSE, SORRY ABOUT THE CONFUSION AS I HAD BOTH POSTED AND THIS ONE FOR SOME REASON DISAPPEARED

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Carmichael, E., & Farrell, H. (2012). Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Online Resources in Developing Student Critical Thinking: Review of Literature and Case Study of a Critical Thinking Online Site. Journal Of University Teaching And Learning Practice, 9(1),

                        Employers expect graduates from college to apply critical thinking skills to             current day issues. Unfortunately, many graduates are not being taught how to                         think critically in their courses; thus, we have workers that are not able to             the             process of solving problems.             For the purpose of this research project, this             especially those conducting their learning through distant learning platform as            

Elder, L., & Paul, R. (2010). Critical Thinking: Ethical Reasoning as Essential to Fairminded Critical Thinking, Part IV. Journal Of Developmental Education, 34(1), 36-37.

                        This document addresses the concept of ethical reasoning from a critical thinking             stance. It is imperative that a person be able to understand how to apply critical             thinking skills to ethical issues in both home and the professional arenas. When             working with             distant learners, they will encounter people from all over the world             taking the same course and applying it according to their cultural norms and             values. The student engaged in discussions with people from different cultures             must be able to use critical thinking skills to understand why their classmate             addresses issues and challenges from a different stance than theirs and the             rationale that their stance is not more right or wrong than the other             person’s. For             the purpose of this project, this study supports the concept of the importance of             using critical thinking skills when interacting with others on ethical issues and             concerns.

Johanson, J. (2010). Cultivating Critical Thinking: An Interview with Stephen Brookfield. Journal Of Developmental Education, 33(3), 26-30.                       

                        Critical thinking takes place in the social setting. By this, Brookfield explains how             the teacher must model critical thinking for the learner. This practice enables             the learner to             see how critical thinking is applied to everyday challenges and             presented to them. Distant learning             instructors must model how the discussion             need to take place so critical thinking skills             can be applied to the topic at hand.             For the purpose of this project, critical thinking takes place in the social             setting             and this message is one of the more important elements to             teaching             critical             thinking skills: modeling the interaction and skills needed to think at the             highest             level.

Lunney, M., Frederickson, K., Spark, A., & McDuffie, G. (2008). Facilitating Critical Thinking through Online Courses. Journal Of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 12(3-4), 85-97.

             This study provides support for social collaborative interaction that encourages             critical thinking processes. The authors present the concept that critical             thinking is used for reasoning, making judgments and decisions and problem             solving throughout one’s life             (professional and personal). The ability to apply             critical thinking skills in an online environment is encouraged due to the ability             to replay the interactions between students.             The discussions are a prime example             of this. The student is able to read the response, read it again, research, read it             again, respond, and to keep going through this process until they are satisfied             For the purpose of this project, the interaction between the             students can take             approaches that can be applied to any given situation.

Mandernach, B. (2006). Thinking Critically about Critical Thinking: Integrating Online Tools to Promote Critical Thinking. Insight: A Collection Of Faculty Scholarship, 141-50.

                        This study explains the importance of not making the technology the focus of the             learning. The emphasis should be upon the content of the course and process             goals.             Mandernach reminds the reader that technology, “it is a way of learning             that challenges current views of teaching, thinking and instruction by             blurring the line between teacher and student by shifting the focus from             knowledge acquisition to critical application of information” (p.47). For the             purpose of this project, this study supports the concept that it is not the             technology that should be the focus of learning, but the interaction with others             that will trigger the deeper application of the content conveyed to the student.

Simpson, A. (2010). Integrating Technology with Literacy: Using Teacher-Guided Collaborative Online Learning to Encourage Critical Thinking. ALT-J: Research In Learning Technology, 18(2), 119-131.

                        Critical thinking is possible in distant learning courses; however, expecting             engagement             in technology is not always going to happen. Simpson, indicates                         that using email does             encourage the students to apply higher level thinking skills             when exchanging ideas and concepts of learning. The social interaction creates             the positive environment for critical             thinking skills to be applied. For the purpose             of this project, the additional support this study provides that social interaction             enhances and encourages critical thinking skills is             relevant.

  References

            Brookfield, S. D. (1997). Assessing critical thinking. New Directions For Adult &             Continuing Education, (75), 17.

            Carmichael, E., & Farrell, H. (2012). Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Online Resources             in Developing Student Critical Thinking: Review of Literature and Case Study of             a Critical Thinking Online Site. Journal Of University Teaching And Learning             Practice, 9(1),

            Elder, L., & Paul, R. (2010). Critical Thinking: Ethical Reasoning as Essential to             Fairminded Critical Thinking, Part IV. Journal Of Developmental Education,             34(1), 36-37.

            Johanson, J. (2010). Cultivating Critical Thinking: An Interview with Stephen             Brookfield. Journal Of Developmental Education, 33(3), 26-30.Lunney, M.,             Frederickson, K., Spark, A., & McDuffie, G. (2008). Facilitating Critical             Thinking through Online Courses. Journal Of Asynchronous Learning Networks,             12(3-4), 85-97.

            Mandernach, B. (2006). Thinking Critically about Critical Thinking: Integrating Online             Tools to Promote Critical Thinking. Insight: A Collection Of Faculty Scholarship,             141-50.

            Moore, D. (2007). Critical Thinking and Intelligence Analysis: Csir occasional paper             number fourteen. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.

            Nosich, G. M. (2005). Problems with two standard models for teaching critical thinking.             New Directions For Community Colleges, (130), 59-67.

            Simpson, A. (2010). Integrating Technology with Literacy: Using Teacher-Guided             Collaborative Online Learning to Encourage Critical Thinking. ALT-J: Research       

Week 12 
Visit the blogs of at least five of your classmates (in addition to your learning community). Watch their videos and provide feedback using the same prompts you used with your learning community critiques. Check your own blog periodically to respond to the comments of your classmates and learning community members.

Marc Boese

http://boese8842.blogspot.com

Gamification: Annotated Bibliography

I especially like the integration of the news in with the concept of applying gamification to the real world. The video clip was successful in conveying what the conference would be about, why gaming in the classroom/education field is successful, and how to implement the concept in the classroom. The technology skills are at a high level, so it is difficult to offer any suggestions on how to make this video have a higher impact than it already has.

Luke Bilger	http://lukebilger.blogspot.com
I was not able to view this video as it was not posted

Ennis Brinson

http://ebrinsoneduc8842pode.blogspot.com/

April Carpenter

http://april-carpenter.blogspot.com

             The use of clips shot by the narrator is missing (perhaps these are the interviews shown), but the content of the video indicates strong knowledge of motivating the adult learner online. The narration is clear and easy to follow. The visual images used to express the concepts presented are linked to the content. Technology suggesting is a variation of voice with music or some other break in the continuous presentation of information. My mind kept waiting for something exciting to happen…not sure why.

CeCelia Fernandes

http://rn20edutech12geek.wordpress.com/

            You did it! Your video is great, it clearly indicates your knowledge of your topic, is eye catching and conveys how this technology will enable learning to take place at higher levels.  I like the examples you used for the virtual world.  It is a bit short, but it looks great.

Tim Jordan

http://tmjordan.blogspot.com/

            The use of the xtranormal simulation for your interview and narration pieces of the video is unique. I enjoyed watching these, and the graphics you used clearly present the concepts you are attempting to convey. I was wondering if these clips are considered original video clips? Did you use a voice modification to give more of a robot sound? Interesting!

William Knopf

http://wknopf.wordpress.com/

            Your graphic and video clips indicate your knowledge of the topic of critical thinking skills. The narration is not loud enough for me to hear, so I cannot comment on the depth of knowledge you have on the topic. I enjoyed the variety of places you show critical thinking taking place. Technology is difficult to use, and the use of filming actual footage is challenging for many of us. I found that the movement of your clips was a bit challenging at times as it jumps a bit, but overall your clips conveyed your message well.

John Purdy Could not locate video to comment on

http://thenextgeneration4education.blogspot.com/2012/09/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html

Deborah Stripling

http://distanceedandfuture.blogspot.com

            I liked to hear you talk about the topic. Yours is the first one I have viewed that actually has you primarily. You are providing the information about your topic with your footage of actual students that encounter the issues you are addressing. I think this is what the assignment is supposed to have been. You talking about what you have learned, your topic and how it applies to what we learned in this course, and it works. Thank you for presenting a video that is not all about the fancy technology tools and more about the content. I was not sure what the video was supposed to be, so mine is not anything like yours.

Na-ajele Williams-Buffong

http://na-ajelewilliams-buffonge.blogspot.com/

            Amazing! Your video is what I needed to see so I would know how to do this assignment. You manage to integrate original footage, PP and technical information about your topic with seamless integration. Your content is clear, your visual and audio information is effective and holds the viewers attention. The only suggestion I would consider offering is to switch the music up as you switch up the topics you address. Other than this, your work is great!

Ahmetrie Wise Not able to open using the address

http://stocking80.hubpages.com/hub/Learner-Assessment

      

Tiona
 

Question/Prompt		Comments	Points 1-5
1) Especially liked		Addresses real world situations
2) Unsure about		How to keep auditory learners engaged.
3) Video clip successful		yes
4) Video clip unsuccessful		no
5) Curious about		Listening skills in photo story and strategies to enhance listening skills
6) Technological suggestions		money
7) Resource suggestions		none
8) Topic knowledge conveyed		Indicates she learned new information about social networking	5
9) Summary of topic		Summarized at the end of video	5
10) Literature research obvious		Gives examples from experts research	5
11) Research citation		Produced at the end of video	5
12) Conclusion question		What are we going to do differently to keep students engaged.	5
13) Topic Application		Gave several examples	4
14) Original Thought		Uses research to narrate video, synthesizes	5
15) Video engaging		Uses knowledge and images to engage the viewer	4
16) Creative keynote intro		Great impact	5
17) Creative View of topic		Creative use of images	4
18) 25% original shots		Used still images from Google (lack of technology)	5
19) Not a PowerPoint		yes	5
20) Visual well-rehearsed		Narrations not matching	3
21) Text is appropriate		Labels used but not across the entire video	3
22) Narration is effective		Knowledge comes across	5
23) 75% moving images by author		Lack of technology to use	5
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point	Acceptable as written, the level of scholarship demonstrates critical thinking and a mastery of all crucial elements. Acceptable as written, all crucial elements are included and adequately described. Approved, although revisions are strongly suggested in one or more important component(s) that are of markedly lesser quality than the rest of the quality indicators in this section. Must be revised and resubmitted because one or more essential component(s) are not satisfactorily described. Must be revised and resubmitted because one or more required element(s) is/are missing or previous requests for revision were ignored.

Pamela

Question/Prompt		Comments	Points 1-5
1) Especially liked		Interactive component /students completing the work
2) Unsure about		Clarity on programs described
3) Video clip successful		yes
4) Video clip unsuccessful		Ability to see what was on the screen (examples)
5) Curious about		Does research indicate that teachers/education field is moving away from paper/pencil to higher level thinking.
6) Technological suggestions		Screen shot, still photograph, use a tripod when video taping
7) Resource suggestions		Used sufficient amount of resources
8) Topic knowledge conveyed		Presents information clearly from a variety of perspective	5
9) Summary of topic		Content is clear	5
10) Literature research obvious		Needs to be added into the introduction	3
11) Research citation		Listed on the clip	5
12) Conclusion question		Could use a bit more at the end-maybe a bit more aggressive at the end	4
13) Topic Application		Stepped away from familiar and learned something new about the topic	5
14) Original Thought		Wide range of application	5
15) Video engaging		Kept the viewer engaged	5
16) Creative keynote intro		Went directly into topic	3
17) Creative View of topic		Used current relevant information	5
18) 25% original shots		Used as clip headers	5
19) Not a PowerPoint		Not a PP	5
20) Visual well-rehearsed		Some of the shots are not clear	3
21) Text is appropriate		Label your clips	5
22) Narration is effective		Good job of explaining the content	5
23) 75% moving images by author		Some shots need a bit more clarity	5
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point	Acceptable as written, the level of scholarship demonstrates critical thinking and a mastery of all crucial elements. Acceptable as written, all crucial elements are included and adequately described. Approved, although revisions are strongly suggested in one or more important component(s) that are of markedly lesser quality than the rest of the quality indicators in this section. Must be revised and resubmitted because one or more essential component(s) are not satisfactorily described. Must be revised and resubmitted because one or more required element(s) is/are missing or previous requests for revision were ignored.

Kelly

Question/Prompt		Comments	Points 1-5
1) Especially liked		Use of authors to present content
2) Unsure about		How the beach scene connects to information (needs labels)
3) Video clip successful		Successful
4) Video clip unsuccessful
5) Curious about
6) Technological suggestions		Put labels on the video clips to help viewer stay connected to content of video
7) Resource suggestions
8) Topic knowledge conveyed			5
9) Summary of topic			5
10) Literature research obvious			5
11) Research citation			4
12) Conclusion question			4
13) Topic Application			5
14) Original Thought			5
15) Video engaging			5
16) Creative keynote intro			4
17) Creative View of topic			4
18) 25% original shots			5
19) Not a PowerPoint			5
20) Visual well-rehearsed			5
21) Text is appropriate			5
22) Narration is effective			5
23) 75% moving images by author			5
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point	Acceptable as written, the level of scholarship demonstrates critical thinking and a mastery of all crucial elements. Acceptable as written, all crucial elements are included and adequately described. Approved, although revisions are strongly suggested in one or more important component(s) that are of markedly lesser quality than the rest of the quality indicators in this section. Must be revised and resubmitted because one or more essential component(s) are not satisfactorily described. Must be revised and resubmitted because one or more required element(s) is/are missing or previous requests for revision were ignored.

CeCelia

Question/Prompt		Comments	Points 1-5
1) Especially liked		Content and your images are very engaging
2) Unsure about		Moving thing are going to come together
3) Video clip successful
4) Video clip unsuccessful
5) Curious about		How one could figure out how to use this in the classroom. Avatar suggestion.
6) Technological suggestions
7) Resource suggestions		None
8) Topic knowledge conveyed		Clear that you know what you know your content	5
9) Summary of topic		Conclusion exemplifies the concept behind MUVE	5
10) Literature research obvious		Clear	5
11) Research citation		Posted at the end	5
12) Conclusion question		Are you brave enough to venture into this new world of virtual reality?	5
13) Topic Application		Variety of places to go for different applications/learning experiences	5
14) Original Thought		Application of the MUVE	5
15) Video engaging		Shifting from on virtual world to another keeps me engaged	5
16) Creative keynote intro		Introduces Avatar	5
17) Creative View of topic		Ease in using the MUVE is clearly defined for new user	5
18) 25% original shots		yes
19) Not a PowerPoint		yes
20) Visual well-rehearsed
21) Text is appropriate		Labels and definitions
22) Narration is effective		Knowledge is good, technology is limit	4
23) 75% moving images by author		yes
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point	Acceptable as written, the level of scholarship demonstrates critical thinking and a mastery of all crucial elements. Acceptable as written, all crucial elements are included and adequately described. Approved, although revisions are strongly suggested in one or more important component(s) that are of markedly lesser quality than the rest of the quality indicators in this section. Must be revised and resubmitted because one or more essential component(s) are not satisfactorily described. Must be revised and resubmitted because one or more required element(s) is/are missing or previous requests for revision were ignored.