"I hear it from time-to-time. My response is always, "That's ok, I know that happens, the videos are available to watch during class. When would you like to watch them?" I don't necessarily require them to watch the videos at…"
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Lately I have been hearing the new "My dog ate my homework". Students are telling me "My computer just got a virus when asked to view a video at home. Is anyone else getting this (or another) excuse…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Doug Hinkle May 6.
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Gloria N Hernandez replied to Rick Speigner's discussion Student Excuses
"I have used DVDs and convert them to play on DVD players, Xbox, TV's, Computers with no internet access. You are correct, they work great!
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Rick Speigner replied to Ann Morgan's discussion Chasing down clips! in the group Camtasia
"I move the tool at the top of all columns.When I cut my clips, all tracks are cut at the same time."
Lisa Light replied to Rick Speigner's discussion Student Excuses
"One of the ways I've tried to work through this is to create some incentive to instill the desire in studentst to take responsibility of their learning. When it comes to watching videos out of class I let those students who have met the…"
Rick Speigner replied to Ann Sharp's discussion Investigating flipping - stuck on technology in the group First Time Flippers
"Yes. I use Camtasia as well fo videos. It is excellent. My other reply was to be able to write on the screen that you would then record with a program like Camtasia. I have also heard good things about Screencast-o-matic."
Rick Speigner replied to Ann Sharp's discussion Investigating flipping - stuck on technology in the group First Time Flippers
"I use a Bamboo tablet (Wacom - about $95) and a graphics program (Paint Shop Pro) to display notes that I write in class onto the worksheets that I use. I take a screen Shot of what I want to write on & then use the paintbrush function to write.…"
Meredith Brown replied to Rick Speigner's discussion Student Excuses
"I like the idea of setting up a viewing "time" at a local library or after school (or in school) for students. This may be a good option for those who would like to have a guided lecture or those who are not watching due to computer…"
Corey Papastathis replied to Rick Speigner's discussion Student Excuses
"Love that quote!
I think that we all feel responsible for making sure that whatever system we employ works for the students. However, the responsibility to use the system is on the learner. No system is perfect and there will be snags…"
btbrayman replied to Rick Speigner's discussion Student Excuses
"Hi Rick,
I've done all of the things that Justin, Louise, and Sarah do, and they mitigate the problem--they work well for the kids who actually want a solution and not an excuse.
I've been quite taken by this statement:
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Student Excuses
Lately I have been hearing the new "My dog ate my homework". Students are telling me "My computer just got a virus when asked to view a video at home. Is anyone else getting this (or another) excuse that cannot be happening as often as it is claimed? How do you deal with this?See More
Sarah Carlson replied to Rick Speigner's discussion student excuses
"Another option is to burn DVDs of your videos and have your students check them out. This way they can watch the videos on their TVs. No computer viruses on TVs!"
Jerry Overmyer replied to Rick Speigner's discussion Help with flipping geography in the group Geography teachers
"Rick,
Although Geography is way outside my area, I have heard good things about using Google Earth to teach geography, if this is an option.
There are also goodies at: http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/teaching-with-maps.html
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Rick Speigner replied to Rick Speigner's discussion Help with flipping geography in the group Geography teachers
"I teach the 5 themes in my ancient civ course & also use the ideas to look at the civilizations. I am in Tennessee. Our standards are set to change next year. I know NGA would have great resources. I just struggle with the idea of making…"
George Phillip replied to Rick Speigner's discussion Help with flipping geography in the group Geography teachers
"Have you looked at the five themes of geography yet? This will help you grasp the main concepts behind what geography is. I also teach ancient civilizations, and much of what I teach revolves around these principles. They are Location, Place,…"
Louise Alix Taylor replied to Rick Speigner's discussion student excuses
"All good sensible ideas - and I've used most. One extra one I use is go and visit a chum after school and watch together! Also encourages working and learning together (very Vygotskyan!)"
Justin Valley replied to Rick Speigner's discussion student excuses
"There are a few things you can do to counteract this:
1. Point them to the school library. There should be computers there which they can use to do their assignment before it's due.
2. Post your videos well in advance, and give them a…"
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