Kramer

I have been teaching first grade at Tulpehocken for the past 14 years. My students use the Odyssey program for skill reinforcement in reading and math. I often tie in united streaming to our lessons. I have already used the Smart Board. I don't use the Smart Board too often because it is on a huge tv that I have to roll into my classroom. It is a tight fit. I have participated in a few distance learning activities with the computer teacher.

My g-mail is ckramer683@gmail.com

Here is the site I evaluated. It is the Weekly Reader site. [|Click Here] to see it.

I've played with both facebook and myspace. I feel myspace is more geared for younger people. It seems to be a place to meet new people. Facebook seems to be more for people who already know each other and are reconnecting. Both sites offer extra gimmicks - games, etc. I like facebook much more than myspace. I like that I approve the people who look at my facebook.

I looked at the two given blogging sites. I really like this site [|21 classes]. I think this would be a great site to use in my classroom. The sample blogs I checked out were from classroom teachers who had their whole class blogging. It also contained links to "favorite places". I could tell what the students were learning about from their blog entries. I could even tell which students had a grasp on the subjects and which ones didn't. Students were also able to add some of their own personalities to their blog. The site was to give information to parents as well. This site could be a postive tool for teachers, students, and parents.

Do you agree with all of the items covered in this Bill of Rights? Why or why not? I do agree with the Bill of Rights. Everything it says is to protect us. What do you disagree with? I agree with everything. Everything in it seems to be in the best interest of the individual. Do you plan to abide by these guidelines? Why or why not? I think I do abide by these guidelines. They seem to be common sense. Do you think they leave out anything important? Why or why not? I think they hit the important areas. As technology continues to change and advance I think tthe guidelines will also need to be tweaked. What's not covered that should be? I can't think of anything that is not covered.

Viruses to Beware of:

Microsoft Windows Media Format MP3 Metadata Remote Code Execution Vulnerability [|MP 3 Virus]

Risk: High Date Discovered: September 8, 2009 Description: Microsoft Windows is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability that arises when an affected Windows component handles a malicious MP3 file. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the currently logged-in user. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.

Microsoft Windows TCP/IP TimeStamps Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

[|Time Stamps Virus]

Risk
High

Date Discovered
September 8, 2009

Description
Microsoft Windows TCP/IP protocol implementation is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. Successful attacks will completely compromise affected computers

Microsoft Windows Jscript Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

[|Remote Code Execution Virus]

Risk - Medium Date Discovered - 9/08/09 Description - Attacker can take control of your computer. Computer can be attacked through e-mail or website access.

I think the MP3 virus is the most dangerous for my computer. My husband is constantly downloading video and music. Our desktop computer crashed after one of his movie downloads. He always argued that his downloads are safe. I was very excited to show him this virus and fully blame him for our desktop computer mess. Since the crash he has been banned from downloading ANYTHING on my new lap tops.

Internet Ethics (A.U.P.)

Scenario Russ has been an active participant at a chat site for teens. He knows a few of the people in "real life," but many live in other cities. One of them, Stuart, will be coming through town in a few weeks and wants to get together. He asks Russ for his home phone number and address. Russ suggests that they just meet at the mall, and Stuart agrees, but wants Russ's home info anyway in case he's delayed.

I think this is a very scary situation. It terrifies me to think that our students could be meeting people on the internet. Anything could happen when meeting a stranger. It is definitley not safe. Our school has policy against students exchanging personal information on the internet. There is also a policy that says students will not meet someone they have met on-line without parental consent. If consent is given parents/guardians are advised to accompany students to the meeting.

Google Earth

I could use Google Earth to add more to my social studies lessons. For example, we have been learning about communities and community helpers. I could use Google Earth to zoom in on our community and make the learning more concrete.

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Listen to my Podcast commercial!

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Today we video conferenced with Sue Porter from Michigan. She is a retired teacher who now works for Polycom. She works from home video conferencing with her business associates from Texas and North Dakota. She showed us many examples of different ways to connect with other schools and places. She gave us many ideas of how teachers can enhance lessons with video conferencing. Michigan adopted TWICE, a site that lets teachers collaborate their video conferencing ideas, meet each other, and find available video conferences. TWICE shows the cost of different conferences and lets you search for free conferences. There are different tabs on TWICE. There is the CAPS - Collaboration around the planet. Teachers can actually connect with teachers from other countries. There are many other sites to help you find quality video conferencing. At&T knowledge network is one of them. [|Click here] to see the site.

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