Trelynn Cohee

I am currently a Junior at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and I am pursing a degree in Health and Physical Education with a minor in sports coaching.

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Digital Equity Blog

Digital equity is a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy. Digital equity is one of the most complex and urgent issues facing educators. It’s an economic concern, as schools consider how they can ensure equal access for all. I agree with Professor Benjamin when she said that “the goal is not to simply empower our students to success in the world of today, but to give them the tools and opportunities that will allow them to imagine and create alternatives to the current system and culture. Technology is making it easier for students regardless of age, gender, income, or geography to learn anytime, anywhere.

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Week 12 Blog

1.)    I chose Ardmore school district. At Ardmore High School students are extended the privilege of possessing a cell phone on school grounds; however, this use is limited to non-school days or after the end of the school day.  Students are not extended the privilege of possessing any other wireless telecommunication device, including but not limited to beepers and pagers. I searched around the website and it doesn’t say anything about the digital devices that are available for students. I know that they offer computer class rooms that are equipped with computers and also a library that are equipped with computers for the students to use.

 2.)    Text Alerts. Need a way to get an important message to all your students as quickly and efficiently as possible? 90% of texts are read in 3 minutes! What’s more, studies show that teens and young adults prefer texting to phone calls. My bank sends me a text alert when my account balance is low. My wireless company sends me a text alert when I'm about to use up my monthly data. A few clever researchers said: "Hey! What if we could send text alerts to parents when students miss class or don't turn in their homework?" And what do you know, it worked. "In a field experiment across 22 middle and high schools, we [sent] automated text-message alerts to parents about their child's missed assignments, grades and class absences. The intervention reduces course failures by 39% and increases class attendance by 17%." I think this could be a good idea because this is a way that everyone communicates.

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#RIPNipsey

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Digital Citizenship

The first lesson plan I chose was Digital Media and Your Brain, because media balance and well-being are a big thing. In this lesson students will be able explore ways that different media are, and aren’t, designed to help them make good media choices. Reflect on how digital media is designed to either help or hinder the addition of meaning and value to their lives, and think about how to develop good, healthy habits when using digital media.

The content standards for this lesson were: 2a. Cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of their permanence of their actions in the digital world. 2b. Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices. 2d. Manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and are aware of data collection technology used to track their navigation online. 

The second lesson plan I chose was Being Aware of What You Share, because kids share a lot of information when they go online. But do they understand that online privacy isn’t just what they say or post? In this lesson plan students will be able to reflect on the concept of privacy, including what they feel comfortable sharing and with which people. They will be able to analyze different ways that advertisers collect information about users to send them targeted ads. They will lastly be able to identify strategies for protecting their privacy, including opting out of specific features and analyzing app or website privacy policies.

The content standards for this lesson were: 2a. Cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of their permanence of their actions in the digital world. 2b. Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices. 3d. Build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories and pursuing answers and solutions.

The third lesson plan I chose was Sexting and Relationships. It’s natural for teens to be curious about their emerging sexualities. But most middle-schoolers aren’t prepared for the risks of exploring this in the digital age. In this lesson plan students will be able to compare the risks and benefits of self-disclosure in relationships, identify the risks and potential consequences of sexting. Lastly, practice applying strategies where sexting could occur.

The content standards for this lesson were: 2a. Cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of their permanence of their actions in the digital world. 2b. Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices. 2d. Manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and are aware of data collection technology used to track their navigation online.

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Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Grade Level: 9th grade

Subject: Physical Education

Length of time: 1 class period

Objectives: The students will be able to use listening skills, coordination, and other physical movements to experiences an effective workout.

Materials Needed: Music player

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Analysis- We will establish  instructional goals and objectives by using listening skills, coordination,  and other physical movements to experience an effective workout.

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Design- I will give  the instructions as to what the students are to do when they hear each type  of different music.

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Devolvement- During  this phase I will get the content together as in the different types of  music.

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Implementation-  During this phase I will prepare a 30 to 45 minute selection of various  tempos and types of music. Faster tempo music calls for exercises like maybe  jumping jacks, squats, lunges, etc. Slower tempo music could be used as a  rest or jogging or marching in place. Before we began the class I would want  them to check their pulse.

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Evaluation- During  this phase I would just measure the results as in having the students check  their pulses again for comparison.

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Proactive Not Protective

“The new digital citizenship takes students beyond the protective to the proactive. Respect, education and protection are still important foundations of digital citizenship, but today's digital learners also need to understand the power they have to advocate, collaborate and drive change through technology.” 

Technology has infiltrated every aspect of our lives, and that affects how we interact with one another. 

Without digital citizenship, there is no global readiness. We need to purposefully design learning to build content literacies while at the same time fostering students' abilities to contribute in a radically changing and connected world as innovative designers, global collaborators and creative communicators.

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Twitter Experience

I am not really a fan of twitter at all. But I did find something interesting that one of the people on the #edchat wrote. “ Students spend around 7 hours a day at school. Rarely should a child be spending more time at night on homework than with their family. In today's world, time with their parents is exponentially more important than working 50 Algebra problems.”

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Media Literacy and Good Digital Citizenship

To be a citizen and participate fully, one must be literate. Literacy today means media literacy, which relies on technology, which today is overwhelmingly digital.  Media literacy builds an understanding of the role of media in society.  A good digital citizen is someone who understands the rights and responsibilities that come with being online and someone who uses technology in a positive way.

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Hello Everyone!

I am looking forward to this semester with all of you!