I liked how Lisa used a video to talk about her technology article. "Video Modeling" for impulse control of behaviors for students in the classroom is an excellent way to utilize new forms of technology for old problems. I think the idea of using a cell phone to remind the student of the desired behavior really provides the student with a visually concrete support system that encourages the child to become more independent. The sticker system after receiving the signal also provides the visual support without having the teacher constantly "calling attention" to the student's behaviors.
Maria's Glogster discussing how podcasts can provide stress reduction techniques was enlightening. I learned about Soundzabound.com royaltyfree music. (I started thinking how that could be used in the classroom to encourage the students to create presentations with sound/music to them. That might get them to be more inclined to actually want to DO their homework.) The podcasts for deep breathing, relaxation, and positive thinking classes is an ideal way to utilize time stuck in traffic or on lunch breaks.
Matt's iPhone video was a fun way to talk about his article on "Web-Based Labs". I found it enlightening that 75% of all the students in the study from his article would rather do a web-based
lab than a text book lab. It is obvious from those results that web-based lab lessons really make a difference for the visual, audio, and kinesthetic learners. It would be interesting to look at the State's test scores after using web-based labs in our schools today.
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