Class+5

= Class 5 - Sharing and Collaboration =


 * it has some pretty cool applications, however there are some holes.
 * For example, because it is still projected from the LCD projector, **if someone is trying to write on the board, their bodies cause a shadow to cover the board. It becomes very difficult to write without seeing what you are writing.** I can see myself using smartboards in some of my lessons, because it does engage students however, I do not find that it is a lot more different than just plugging your computer to the LCD projector.
 * many schools are getting smartboards placed into classrooms, so it is a good skill to have as a new teacher


 * __Challenging Cyberbullying__** media type="youtube" key="E1LG9NymhTE" height="344" width="425" align="right"
 * a new reality that has been constructed within this **new generation of digital natives**.
 * Just as the article "Challenging Cyberbullying" says, **cyberbullying is so dangerous because it is hidden away from adults and any interventions.**
 * Students are able to pick on each other with out being caught.
 * Also, I think that for an individual, it becomes a lot easier to become a cyberbully than just a regular bully. Why? Well, **cyberbullies make their hurtful comments and judgements to a screen** and not to someone's face. Whereas, bullies pick on students in a more personal manner.
 * Lastly, there is the issue of the **teacher's responsibility** in all of this. It has now become **legal that teachers have full responsibility of reporting any possible bullying.** Whenever I find myself, as a teacher or a student, witnessing an epsiode of bullying, I always try to intervene and deal with it on the spot.
 * I really think that if a teacher is to report every act of bullying they see, it can damage the rapports that he or she has with his or her students. So why not just deal with it?

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 * __Mark Book 2009__:
 * Today we had a chance to play around with **MarkBook** 2009 software.
 * I was not too impressed with the program. I felt like it was a bit too **complicated**. Perhaps it becomes complicated because of all of the neat things it has to offer.
 * However, I think that when it comes to marks, the **software should be something visually appealing and easy to manage** because it can become messy.
 * Some boards have this program available for teachers
 * can be purchased for a low cost


 * __Turnitin.com__**
 * is not new to me. It is a popular tool used by university professors.
 * I think it is a great tool! Why not use it? It aids teachers to find the acts of plagarism a lot quicker.
 * Also, students are aware that there is a high surveillance being used which will be an extra red flag for them and they will think twice about plagarising.