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National Archives

On this fascinating web-page, I learned a lot of interesting statistics and facts regarding the influenza epidemic of 1918. Through this site, I discovered that the influenza epidemic actually was responsible for more deaths, when compared with World War I. This site also has available to anyone who is interested, a wealth of historical primary sources related to this subject. Some of which included primary source photographs and documents. I believe sites like this are very important not only for good historical reference but, also a good secure educational resource.

NEA
According to this site, some of the at risk groups are American Indians & Alaska Natives, Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, Hispanic/Latinos, African-Americans. I think that my teaching style would more closely fit, and be more identifiable with the first three areas listed: “determine the diverse groups served by your school. Consider cultural, linguistic, racial, and ethnic diversity. Find out the degree to which families and students in these groups are accessing available school services”, “assess what your school staff perceive as their staff development needs related to providing services to each group,” and “engage school staff in discussions and activities that offer an opportunity to explore attitudes, beliefs, and values related to cultural diversity and cultural competence.” I feel that the application of these three elements will improve cultural understanding. And also promote more equity/ equality in schools.

Cyber Bullying

According to the quiz results (0-5) I’m a “cyber saint,” which is good. I found it interesting to learn that victims of bullies are often bullies. I was surprise to learn that cyber bullying actually encompassed a wide range of issues to include, “Web sites and messages vary from school bashing, administration and teacher bashing and student bashing, to cyber bullying and harassment of fellow students, vulgarities and threats, to encouraging others to hurt or kill others.” I also find it shocking that there isn’t much legislation in place right now to prevent it and preventative measures vary from district to district.

Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators

For “subject access,” I selected history & social science, and then selected ‘Any day in history.’ This site will allow students to choose a date like a birthday and the site will provide interesting information on the historical events that occurred that day. I think this is a good site for teaching especially history. Because, it helps connect something personal and unique to every student with historical events to help them remember. For “teacher helpers” I selected ‘Bulletin Board Ideas’ because I believe bulletin boards make classrooms more colorful and inviting.

Multiple Intelligence

My quiz results were: naturalistic 8, bodily kinesthetic 0, musical 19, interpersonal 6, intrapersonal 31, visual special 8, logical mathematical 13, and verbal linguistic 25. I learned a discovered from this site that according to Gardener, there are “seven separate human capacities: musical, verbal, physical, interpersonal, visual, logical, and intrapersonal. And not all of them, including naturalistic, could be easily evaluated by the standard measuring stick of the time: the IQ test.” Also I learned that, the ability to and level of comprehension each student has, is more significant than their ability to recall and memorize information.

Tolerance

I would like to teach 7-10 grade social science. I selected lesson 4 “Loving Across the Color Line.” The educational goals of this activity are that students will, “1.) Read an excerpt from the Supreme Court's ruling in Loving v. Virginia, deepening their appreciation for the protections provided by the Fourteenth Amendment.2.) Understand the racist premise of miscegenation laws.3.) Contrast the racist premise of those laws with the “one love” message in Kevin Michael's ‘”It Don't Make Any Difference to Me.”’ At the end of the activity, students should be able to understand the importance of diversity and equality in the classroom and beyond.

Equity Awareness Quiz

I was really surprised to learn that African American women are four times more likely to die in childbirth in the U.S due to a lack of medical care compared to white women. I honestly thought and believed that things like death in childbirth still occurred in developed nations. I also thought that there was more equality in the health care system. Although not entirely surprised, I was a little shocked to learn the amount that CEOs at a daily rate compared to the average full time worker in the U.S. an average person’s income annually, is equal to what a CEO makes in only one day’s work. Talk about unequal distribution.

Netiquette

My score was a 50% 8-( So, I obviously don’t have good netiquette and need to learn. I also think it is important to pass on good netiquette skills to students. Since, the ways and methods of peer interaction and socialization has changed and evolved. No longer is it just one to one, face to face interaction. Socialization for young people now, encompasses all electronic mediums as well. Therefore, good netiquette is crucial. = - )