Finally done my webquest!! Check it out in firefox and let me know what you think....
http://homepage.usask.ca/~cav551/introduction.html
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Finals
Hey ok...So I'm still living after that last final!! Good news! One more left and then finished!! Can't wait to re-join society and do fun things..
Monday, April 5, 2010
Last Week of School...
Just a quick note...I'm working away at school...This week is going to be insane...Can't wait for Thursday!!!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Blog from computer class
Hi! I'm waiting for dreamweaver to finish installing on my laptop. It will be way easier to create my webquest this way.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Walking with the Dinos...
My sister Kate and I took my niece Kahli to see Walking with the Dinosaurs today... It was the not the spectacle of a show I had hoped it to be. I suppose it was a good try it out one time type thing, but I would not go again. The best part was of course the T-Rex! Oh and the comment that some kid sitting behind me made..."Hey dad, when is that guy (being the paleontologist narrator) going to give a turn to someone else?..I don't know why we are sitting up here...I'm suppose to be down there dad, WALKING with the dinosaurs.." Then the dad says..."Ya but if you get too close they might eat you".
Concept Map...
I was having troubles uploading my concept map to my blog...My hero Dan saved me!!! Thank you Dan- You are the MAN!!! :)
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Mmmm Elk...
This is a great recipe. Try it out!!!
http://www.albertaelk.com/recipes/lovoni.php?Elk_breakfast_skillet
Concept map!
Honestly I love concept and mind mapping. I think it's a great teaching tool...but they never really turn out for me once I have them made. UGH!
I created it in Word..and saved it as both a word doc. and PDF. It won't let me post to my blog because it needs to be a picture and I have been sitting here SOOO freaking long (2 1/2 hrs long) trying to figure out how to switch it...or send it to my blog..but it's not working!!!!! AH! I want to cry. This is really frustrating!!!
I created it in Word..and saved it as both a word doc. and PDF. It won't let me post to my blog because it needs to be a picture and I have been sitting here SOOO freaking long (2 1/2 hrs long) trying to figure out how to switch it...or send it to my blog..but it's not working!!!!! AH! I want to cry. This is really frustrating!!!
Major Term Project
OK...So after much deliberation I have decided to create a web quest and in typical home ec fashion..From scratch!
I have not yet created a website, nor have I ever dreamed of it!! This project will be a challenge for me...And I am up for it! I'm ready to push my knowledge to the next level!
Even as I'm writing this I am conflicted with the inner battle of e-portfolio vs. webquest. I have been doing some extensive thinking and there are pros and cons to each.
e-portfolio pro: very beneficial for employers and also to chart my own professional progress.
con: why create something that I want to delete after?
webquest pro: beneficial for me in terms of constructing one and also to potentially use it when teaching.
con: what if I'm not teaching this subject area in the near future?
I am going through the motions and choosing to blog my proposal for a webquest and hope after I submit it, that I will settle into my decision and really get the ball rolling on it!
The positive thing here is that I will gain knowledge and experience creating a website...and in the future I can make more (e-portfolio and more webquests)!!!
OK...The first thing to mention in looking at the assignment vision statement is that I will be constructing a Long Term Webquest in that it will take more than a week and closer to a month for the students to complete.
1) Select a student group or grade level at which you are or anticipate teaching.
I am specialized in elementary/middle years Home Economics. I completed my internship in the area of Home Economics at the secondary level. For the purpose of this project and my vision of what the students will do, I will target grades 10 through 12. My reasoning for this would be that those are the grade levels I taught during internship and these students would have realistically been able to complete a webquest such as the one I am about to create. I am unsure if Middle years would be as successful in completing a project such as this, based on maturity level, sewing ability, etc.
2) Go to SaskEd. Evergreen Curriculum site and read or retrieve the curriculum guide for that area.
There are many subject areas that are found in the area of Practical and Applied Arts. The subject area that will be the focus of my webquest is that of Clothing, Textiles, and Fashion 10,30: http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/paa/clothing/index.html
The following statements are taken from the curriculum guide to give you an idea of what these courses entail.
Philosophy and Rationale
The renewed Clothing, Textiles, and Fashion curriculum guide is designed to create awareness of the role of clothing, textiles, and fashion in our daily lives. Modules are developed for the student who has the desire to learn to sew and/ or design clothing and textile products. Modules will provide the student with the opportunity for achievement and success through a combination of theory and practical experiences within the school and/ or workplace.
With the trend toward self-employment and small business, the knowledge and skills acquired can be transferred into the world of work.
Aim
The Clothing, Textiles, and Fashion curriculum guide focuses on developing an understanding of key theoretical concepts and on practising skills associated with the areas of clothing, textiles, and fashion. There is a balance of personal and work-based skills promoted throughout the guide. Practical application of the knowledge and skills will be demonstrated in projects reflected at both the personal and work level.
Foundational Objectives
Foundational objectives are the major, general statements that guide what each student is expected to achieve for the modules of the PAA curriculum guide. Foundational objectives indicate the most important knowledge, skills, attitudes/values, and abilities for a student to learn in a subject. Both the Foundational Objectives for Clothing, Textiles and Fashion 10, 30 and the Common Essential Learnings (CELs) Foundational Objectives to be emphasized are stated in this document. Some of these statements may be repeated or enhanced in different modules for emphasis. The Foundational Objectives of the Core Modules of the Clothing, Textiles and Fashion 10, 30 curriculum include:
-To understand, develop, and apply the major concepts related to clothing construction.
-To provide a broad foundation of clothing design fundamentals and apply them to projects to meet individual needs.
-To generate an awareness of the factors that determine the appropriateness of successful design in apparel and textile products.
-To increase awareness of the economic and environmental influences on clothing decisions.
-To provide opportunities to use the decision making process in clothing selections.
-To identify and apply principles of clothing care.
-To develop skills in designing, restoring, or recycling clothing and textile items.
-To acquire an understanding of the concepts related to fitting standards and pattern alterations in the clothing and fashion industry and apply these concepts to the fit and appearance of a garment.
-To recognize that clothing, fashion, and textile items evolved from culture and reflect the economic, political, and social conditions of the times.
-To create a broad awareness of textiles uses in apparel, home furnishings, commercial furnishings, and industry.
-To examine, create, and evaluate a variety of textile design applications suitable for clothing and textile items.
-To explore and practise the fashion design process.
-To integrate classroom learning with work-related learning.
-To create an awareness of the careers and opportunities in the fields of clothing, textiles and fashion industries that exist in Canada.
This currulum is comprised of both core and optional modules. When looking at the Module Overview and Suggested Course Configurations, it is important to understand that the courses (10, 30) are to be 100 hours. The teacher must teach all the core modules and then select other optional modules based on which projects they have chosen and also the time frame. It is common in this PAA course for teachers to combine several modules. My webquest will do exactly this as quilting does not fit neatly into one module. Students will use elements from the following modules to create their project:
Module 1: Introduction to Sewing
Module 2: The Basics
Module 3: Construction details
Module 5: Design Fundamentals
Module 7: Redesign, Restore or Recycle
Module 11: Textile Applications
3) Develop a concept map to describe content limits and establish topic relationships.
LOL..OK so I'm not even going to say how long I've been sitting here trying to link in my concept map!! Darn, I'll figure out how to get it in later...Or email it to you Jay!
4) Develop a question for your students to answer that requires higher-order thinking skills.
How does your quilt describe who you are as a person?
This question will encourage students to examine themselves by way of family, history, culture, core beliefs and values. Through the process of making the quilt, they will also be making deep, meaningful connections to themselves.
6) Other items to mention...
Rationale: I believe this topic will be important for high school students in that they will develop a deeper self knowledge, examining their core beliefs and values during a key developmental time in their lives.
Teaching Activities:
Students will be given a pattern for a baby sized quilt. Selection of another pattern needs to be approved by the teacher.
Students will apply the elements and principles of design when planning their quilt.
Students will blog the progress of their quilting journey.
Students will interview family members and other influencial people in their lives.
Students will have lab time and computer time.
Students will create a patchwork quilt.
Resources: Human and computer resources will be needed in order for me to implement my webquest. Human resources such as aids in the development of my website and computer such as sites and programs that I access to create my webquest.
Internet Sites:
Yahoo:
http://www.bhg.com/crafts/quilting/
This is the Better Homes and Gardens website. It has step by step How-To's for quilting, free downloadable patterns...etc..
Lycos:
http://quilting.about.com/od/stepbystepquilting/How_to_Make_a_Quilt.htm
Another resource with many links and How-To procedures.
AltaVista:
http://www.quilt-video.com/category/quilt-blocks/
This website lists How-To videos.
http://quiltblocklibrary.com/
This website shows videos and various quilt blocks.
Google:
http://www.kaffefassett.com/Home.html
He is my favorite quilter! This website has a gallery of his quilts.
Evaluation:
There will be a two rubrics to evaluate the quilt. One for the top of the quilt and another for the finished quilt.
There will also be an evaluation for student blogs and a presentation to the class.
I have not yet created a website, nor have I ever dreamed of it!! This project will be a challenge for me...And I am up for it! I'm ready to push my knowledge to the next level!
Even as I'm writing this I am conflicted with the inner battle of e-portfolio vs. webquest. I have been doing some extensive thinking and there are pros and cons to each.
e-portfolio pro: very beneficial for employers and also to chart my own professional progress.
con: why create something that I want to delete after?
webquest pro: beneficial for me in terms of constructing one and also to potentially use it when teaching.
con: what if I'm not teaching this subject area in the near future?
I am going through the motions and choosing to blog my proposal for a webquest and hope after I submit it, that I will settle into my decision and really get the ball rolling on it!
The positive thing here is that I will gain knowledge and experience creating a website...and in the future I can make more (e-portfolio and more webquests)!!!
OK...The first thing to mention in looking at the assignment vision statement is that I will be constructing a Long Term Webquest in that it will take more than a week and closer to a month for the students to complete.
1) Select a student group or grade level at which you are or anticipate teaching.
I am specialized in elementary/middle years Home Economics. I completed my internship in the area of Home Economics at the secondary level. For the purpose of this project and my vision of what the students will do, I will target grades 10 through 12. My reasoning for this would be that those are the grade levels I taught during internship and these students would have realistically been able to complete a webquest such as the one I am about to create. I am unsure if Middle years would be as successful in completing a project such as this, based on maturity level, sewing ability, etc.
2) Go to SaskEd. Evergreen Curriculum site and read or retrieve the curriculum guide for that area.
There are many subject areas that are found in the area of Practical and Applied Arts. The subject area that will be the focus of my webquest is that of Clothing, Textiles, and Fashion 10,30: http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/paa/clothing/index.html
The following statements are taken from the curriculum guide to give you an idea of what these courses entail.
Philosophy and Rationale
The renewed Clothing, Textiles, and Fashion curriculum guide is designed to create awareness of the role of clothing, textiles, and fashion in our daily lives. Modules are developed for the student who has the desire to learn to sew and/ or design clothing and textile products. Modules will provide the student with the opportunity for achievement and success through a combination of theory and practical experiences within the school and/ or workplace.
With the trend toward self-employment and small business, the knowledge and skills acquired can be transferred into the world of work.
Aim
The Clothing, Textiles, and Fashion curriculum guide focuses on developing an understanding of key theoretical concepts and on practising skills associated with the areas of clothing, textiles, and fashion. There is a balance of personal and work-based skills promoted throughout the guide. Practical application of the knowledge and skills will be demonstrated in projects reflected at both the personal and work level.
Foundational Objectives
Foundational objectives are the major, general statements that guide what each student is expected to achieve for the modules of the PAA curriculum guide. Foundational objectives indicate the most important knowledge, skills, attitudes/values, and abilities for a student to learn in a subject. Both the Foundational Objectives for Clothing, Textiles and Fashion 10, 30 and the Common Essential Learnings (CELs) Foundational Objectives to be emphasized are stated in this document. Some of these statements may be repeated or enhanced in different modules for emphasis. The Foundational Objectives of the Core Modules of the Clothing, Textiles and Fashion 10, 30 curriculum include:
-To understand, develop, and apply the major concepts related to clothing construction.
-To provide a broad foundation of clothing design fundamentals and apply them to projects to meet individual needs.
-To generate an awareness of the factors that determine the appropriateness of successful design in apparel and textile products.
-To increase awareness of the economic and environmental influences on clothing decisions.
-To provide opportunities to use the decision making process in clothing selections.
-To identify and apply principles of clothing care.
-To develop skills in designing, restoring, or recycling clothing and textile items.
-To acquire an understanding of the concepts related to fitting standards and pattern alterations in the clothing and fashion industry and apply these concepts to the fit and appearance of a garment.
-To recognize that clothing, fashion, and textile items evolved from culture and reflect the economic, political, and social conditions of the times.
-To create a broad awareness of textiles uses in apparel, home furnishings, commercial furnishings, and industry.
-To examine, create, and evaluate a variety of textile design applications suitable for clothing and textile items.
-To explore and practise the fashion design process.
-To integrate classroom learning with work-related learning.
-To create an awareness of the careers and opportunities in the fields of clothing, textiles and fashion industries that exist in Canada.
This currulum is comprised of both core and optional modules. When looking at the Module Overview and Suggested Course Configurations, it is important to understand that the courses (10, 30) are to be 100 hours. The teacher must teach all the core modules and then select other optional modules based on which projects they have chosen and also the time frame. It is common in this PAA course for teachers to combine several modules. My webquest will do exactly this as quilting does not fit neatly into one module. Students will use elements from the following modules to create their project:
Module 1: Introduction to Sewing
Module 2: The Basics
Module 3: Construction details
Module 5: Design Fundamentals
Module 7: Redesign, Restore or Recycle
Module 11: Textile Applications
3) Develop a concept map to describe content limits and establish topic relationships.
LOL..OK so I'm not even going to say how long I've been sitting here trying to link in my concept map!! Darn, I'll figure out how to get it in later...Or email it to you Jay!
4) Develop a question for your students to answer that requires higher-order thinking skills.
How does your quilt describe who you are as a person?
This question will encourage students to examine themselves by way of family, history, culture, core beliefs and values. Through the process of making the quilt, they will also be making deep, meaningful connections to themselves.
6) Other items to mention...
Rationale: I believe this topic will be important for high school students in that they will develop a deeper self knowledge, examining their core beliefs and values during a key developmental time in their lives.
Teaching Activities:
Students will be given a pattern for a baby sized quilt. Selection of another pattern needs to be approved by the teacher.
Students will apply the elements and principles of design when planning their quilt.
Students will blog the progress of their quilting journey.
Students will interview family members and other influencial people in their lives.
Students will have lab time and computer time.
Students will create a patchwork quilt.
Resources: Human and computer resources will be needed in order for me to implement my webquest. Human resources such as aids in the development of my website and computer such as sites and programs that I access to create my webquest.
Internet Sites:
Yahoo:
http://www.bhg.com/crafts/quilting/
This is the Better Homes and Gardens website. It has step by step How-To's for quilting, free downloadable patterns...etc..
Lycos:
http://quilting.about.com/od/stepbystepquilting/How_to_Make_a_Quilt.htm
Another resource with many links and How-To procedures.
AltaVista:
http://www.quilt-video.com/category/quilt-blocks/
This website lists How-To videos.
http://quiltblocklibrary.com/
This website shows videos and various quilt blocks.
Google:
http://www.kaffefassett.com/Home.html
He is my favorite quilter! This website has a gallery of his quilts.
Evaluation:
There will be a two rubrics to evaluate the quilt. One for the top of the quilt and another for the finished quilt.
There will also be an evaluation for student blogs and a presentation to the class.
More Alice
If you are one of the only people on the planet that have not yet watched the trailor for Alice in Wonderland..Here it is...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9POCgSRVvf0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9POCgSRVvf0&feature=related
Alice in...
WOW! Went this morning with some friends to see Alice in Wonderland...And it was awesome!! No doubt it would be...Tim and Johnny rock! The only thing is that it could have been longer...
I guess I got a bit spoiled with Avatar..and being on Pandora for nearly 3 hours...
I'm still thinking of what my favorite moment was...I'll let you know when I have figured it out...Still sitting here de-briefing. When I was little my favorite part was the talking flowers...They weren't shown for very long in this one...
Updated life :)
Hey!!! Ok so I didn't just find some time to sit and blog...I MADE the time! Except I'm looking outside and seeing what an awesomely nice day it is...So I'm going to make this quick so I can head outside!!
So the last time I blogged was from the couch...Lame! And you know what?! I'm still not running 100%...Which totally sucks, but I think it's just this time of year enhanced by the fact that it is my last term! Shout out to that!!!
Ok so lets take a quick look back to what I've been up to and then I'll give an update as to what I've got going on in the near future!
K so during Feb break I didn't really get up to that much as I felt like a big grey cloud. I went out to Prud'homme to spend some time chillin with my mom. Bonus cause moms always make you feel better when you are sick :) Love the mom love!
I came back later in the week and had a long over due lunch with a great friend at our favorite spot...Prairie Ink! I'm glad I got the chance to catch up with her...as she told me I'm going to be an auntie again!!! Yaa!!! Totally excited!
The next day I did a mock interview at the career centre to calm my nerves for the two interviews I had coming up the next week. The girl who interviewed me was super nice and gave me lots of good tips! The interviews both went great...and I definately have my fingers crossed!!!
I wrote my EADM midterm...got my mark back....and...did a great job!!! I was super pumped about this as I'm finding this term to be a struggle...along with everyone else in year 4. My motivation was lost...and I was begining to really stress about my average dropping. But the days are getting longer, which is helping my energy level, keeping me in a positive state of mind and leading me to where my motivation has been camping out.
OH! I also applied for the Explore program...Where I would go to Quebec for 5 weeks to study french...Increasing my level (which is great, because I have been out of practice!). I would also get 6 transfer credits...Which I will put towards my class V. In applying...I forgot that convocation is June 3!! OOPS! So if I am accepted I will need to do a quick fly home...Definately NOT missing convocation!!
I also made my way to Ebs..Great place by the way..and bought my skis!! Yay! They are pretty sweet...I wasn't sure if I was going to go waxless or not...but after talking with the guy..decided it was a better choice to go for the good ol wax ski. So that's what I got...a sweet set of Salomons...Being a girl I need to mention this...The decal set...My skis, boots and poles and red, white and charcoal...I'm not really a red person..I'm more of a green (as in nature loving) person...There was no green options available and the guy looked at me a bit stunned when I asked. Weird! I thought that was a realistic question....Yes I want these skis but what other colour packages are there? After he said there was no green, I asked if there was hot pink...again it was a no go! I'll just have to deal with red. Went out with them to the trails in wildwood..and they sure are awesome!
So that in a large nutshell is what I've been up to. Also moving along with school work and talking with Profs about final projects, papers etc...
Looking ahead...I have a bit of a break with school after March 17th...and I'm trying to organize a weekend trip to waskesiu to go cross country skiing (of course) and snow shoeing! It would also double as my birthday trip. (Age will not be mentioned ;) ).
I'm suppose to be going with my sister and niece to Walking with the Dinosaurs on Sunday..but I may have too much homework. So I'll have to see!
So the last time I blogged was from the couch...Lame! And you know what?! I'm still not running 100%...Which totally sucks, but I think it's just this time of year enhanced by the fact that it is my last term! Shout out to that!!!
Ok so lets take a quick look back to what I've been up to and then I'll give an update as to what I've got going on in the near future!
K so during Feb break I didn't really get up to that much as I felt like a big grey cloud. I went out to Prud'homme to spend some time chillin with my mom. Bonus cause moms always make you feel better when you are sick :) Love the mom love!
I came back later in the week and had a long over due lunch with a great friend at our favorite spot...Prairie Ink! I'm glad I got the chance to catch up with her...as she told me I'm going to be an auntie again!!! Yaa!!! Totally excited!
The next day I did a mock interview at the career centre to calm my nerves for the two interviews I had coming up the next week. The girl who interviewed me was super nice and gave me lots of good tips! The interviews both went great...and I definately have my fingers crossed!!!
I wrote my EADM midterm...got my mark back....and...did a great job!!! I was super pumped about this as I'm finding this term to be a struggle...along with everyone else in year 4. My motivation was lost...and I was begining to really stress about my average dropping. But the days are getting longer, which is helping my energy level, keeping me in a positive state of mind and leading me to where my motivation has been camping out.
OH! I also applied for the Explore program...Where I would go to Quebec for 5 weeks to study french...Increasing my level (which is great, because I have been out of practice!). I would also get 6 transfer credits...Which I will put towards my class V. In applying...I forgot that convocation is June 3!! OOPS! So if I am accepted I will need to do a quick fly home...Definately NOT missing convocation!!
I also made my way to Ebs..Great place by the way..and bought my skis!! Yay! They are pretty sweet...I wasn't sure if I was going to go waxless or not...but after talking with the guy..decided it was a better choice to go for the good ol wax ski. So that's what I got...a sweet set of Salomons...Being a girl I need to mention this...The decal set...My skis, boots and poles and red, white and charcoal...I'm not really a red person..I'm more of a green (as in nature loving) person...There was no green options available and the guy looked at me a bit stunned when I asked. Weird! I thought that was a realistic question....Yes I want these skis but what other colour packages are there? After he said there was no green, I asked if there was hot pink...again it was a no go! I'll just have to deal with red. Went out with them to the trails in wildwood..and they sure are awesome!
So that in a large nutshell is what I've been up to. Also moving along with school work and talking with Profs about final projects, papers etc...
Looking ahead...I have a bit of a break with school after March 17th...and I'm trying to organize a weekend trip to waskesiu to go cross country skiing (of course) and snow shoeing! It would also double as my birthday trip. (Age will not be mentioned ;) ).
I'm suppose to be going with my sister and niece to Walking with the Dinosaurs on Sunday..but I may have too much homework. So I'll have to see!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Blog from the couch ;)
Go figure that after the past insane week of school...I find myself sick- BOO! I had planned to visit friends in Calgary over the break and to hit up the mountains..but I decided to stay home to rest in hopes this cold will piss off. My big events today were that my dad made me an awesome fried egg sandwich, I had a 4 hour nap, watched the movie Couples Retreat (lame movie- don't watch it)...and not I'm watching Becoming Jane :) Much better- Since I am a Jane Austen fan!
Tomorrow I plan to go buy some new skis :) Can't wait!
Tomorrow I plan to go buy some new skis :) Can't wait!
470 Research Paper Proposal....
For my reasearch paper I am stuck on two ideas. I would like to look into the urgency of information and relate that to how children and teachers interpret the learning process (scaffolding)...or I would like to look into digital citizenship...That really sparked my interest when we discussed it in class...specifically ethics, etiquette and a double or alternate life...So I'm not sure which I will choose. I will look into both and see what information I can gather.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Wiki
Hey Jay, this is the link to what I did on wikipedia... My family is from Prud'homme...
So I found that they have a page on wikipedia and I decided to put my grandpa's name on it :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prud%27homme,_Saskatchewan
So I found that they have a page on wikipedia and I decided to put my grandpa's name on it :)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prud%27homme,_Saskatchewan
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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