Click map to view.This week we studied media and technology. The reading was informative and I learned so much. I was aware of static and dynamic media technologies, but was not familiar with the terms static and dynamic. I am sure I will learn more as the week continues.
On the mind map continuum I am both sides. I use static media to create content. I check my emails and use Microsoft Word everyday; however, I only use Publisher when I need to make invitations or greeting cards. I can not remember the last time I used PowerPoint. I rarely use my home telephone because I rely on my cell phone for everything.
I am still adjusting to the dynamic technologies. Just this past year, I began a blog, used a wiki for the first time and used Skype. I am still learning the many offerings of these tools. As of today I do not have profiles on FaceBook or My Space; they do not interest me. I am very open to learning more dynamic technologies and I know the only way I will move further onto the dynamic side of the mind map is to have an open mind and to try more of the tools so that I can get use to them.
On the mind map continuum I am both sides. I use static media to create content. I check my emails and use Microsoft Word everyday; however, I only use Publisher when I need to make invitations or greeting cards. I can not remember the last time I used PowerPoint. I rarely use my home telephone because I rely on my cell phone for everything.
I am still adjusting to the dynamic technologies. Just this past year, I began a blog, used a wiki for the first time and used Skype. I am still learning the many offerings of these tools. As of today I do not have profiles on FaceBook or My Space; they do not interest me. I am very open to learning more dynamic technologies and I know the only way I will move further onto the dynamic side of the mind map is to have an open mind and to try more of the tools so that I can get use to them.
Tracee,
ReplyDeleteI noticed something when looking at the smaller-screen size of your mind-map; it shows up more pronounced on yours than others I have looked at. There is a greater propensity of "branching" on the right (dynamic) than on the left (static). I wonder if this exercise had been done 5 years ago, what the right side would look like. It would be interesting to brainstorm with our group to compile a complete list and see which side weighs heavier. By the way, what program did you use to construct this mind-map?
Mark,
ReplyDeleteI think that 5 years ago the collaboration and communication branches on the dynamic side would not have included as many options.
I made the mind map using Text 2 Mind Map. The web address is http://www.text2mindmap.com/
Tracee,
ReplyDeleteAgain, super job on your map. I, too, will check out that Text 2 Mind Map application. It looks promising for classroom use. You mentioned Facebook and MySpace--I don't have the need to utilize those social networking tools either. As a matter of fact, I also don't see them as being useful for my classroom or professional use. Even so, I do agree with you about opening ourselves up to other emerging Web 2.0 and 3.0 technologies--esp. those that can enhance our instruction and our students' learning-- since that's the direction into which we're all headed.